Chapter Fourteen
Still struggling to wrap his mind around the Nexus' revelations, Alex asked about one detail that nagged him.

"This ascension technology both sides were fighting over - didn't you say it was destroyed in the lab battle?"

"Correct," the Nexus affirmed. "The synthesis process allowing digital consciousness merging with biology was utterly decimated in the first war."

Alex frowned. "So why are these factions still warring when this ultimate weapon no longer exists?"

The Nexus paused, as if carefully contemplating how much to reveal. When it spoke again, the voice seemed more somber.

"You are perceptive to note that, Alex. In truth, as Vyus' forces invaded the lab, Kaia made one last desperate act to keep the technology from his grasp."

The Nexus projected images matching its words directly into Alex's mind. He saw a wise but weary-looking woman - presumably Kaia - operating controls as explosions shook the lab around her.

"Knowing she could not escape with the synthesis technology
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