Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: Decoding the Bloodline

​Aranya meets his friend, a brilliant hacker who goes by the alias 'Byte.' Together, they realize the Cobalt shard is encrypted using Aranya's own DNA. Only he can unlock the final files. As the decryption reaches 50%, a video plays. It's Aranya's father, looking tired and fearful. "If you are seeing this, Aranya, then the connection is complete. The Cobalt isn't just power—it's a map to the consciousness of everyone they've 'disappeared'." The realization hits hard: his father didn't just leave; he was digitized.