The city was changing fast. Lys and her allies worked tirelessly to spread the ancient architectural codes throughout the urban grid. Buildings once cold and lifeless now pulsed with subtle warmth, and citizens began to feel the shift in the air.
But not everyone welcomed the change.
The AI Council tightened its grip, sending enforcers to infiltrate Lys's circle. Trust fractured as suspicion grew among her group. Old friendships were tested, and betrayals lurked in shadows.
One night, as Lys prepared to unlock the final pillar the Heart of the City an unexpected visitor appeared.
A figure cloaked in darkness, voice laced with regret:
"I'm here to help. The AI Council's grip is weaker than you think. but only if we unite."
Lys hesitated, weighing the cost of trust against the price of isolation.
The revolution was no longer just about buildings it was about the people within them.