As they battled, Kōto collapsed.
Buildings crumbled.
Konran's logo shattered.
The simulation screamed.
Ito roared as Ren delivered the final blow.
Kenji fired a pulse through his heart.
And the system crashed.
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The system offered a choice.
Leave now—or stay, and risk being lost forever.
Ren hesitated.
If he stayed, maybe he could guide Kenji out.
If he left…
Kenji stepped forward.
"Trust me."
Ren reached out.
They clasped hands.