The pulse changed again.
But this time, it did not become stronger.
Nor did it become faster.
It became… independent.
Aurelia felt it instantly.
Before anyone else realized.
Before the change became visible.
She already understood the direction that was forming.
The network no longer relied on a single central pulse.
It had begun to possess many sources.
Many rhythms.
That remained connected.
Yet no longer depended on one main point.
The entity beside Aurelia adjusted immediately.
Its lines of light moved more smoothly.
No longer tense.
Yet more focused.
The units behind guarded the core.
But this time, the connection felt lighter.
As if the pressure that once rested on a single point.
Had now been distributed.
Kael furrowed his brow.
"The pulse… has changed," he said softly.
"It no longer originates from one source."
Orion narrowed his eyes.
"This is full distribution."
Ragnar sighed.
"Meaning the Nexus is no longer the main center."
