Lin Ye shook his head and released the Prototype. The Mirror Core separated from the logic clone, its light noticeably dimmer.
"Rest can wait. First, synchronize the core intelligence and hear the full report. Time may be even more urgent than we thought."
Lin Ye recounted his infiltration, his exchange with the Pathfinder fragment, the intelligence he had obtained, and the dangers of his return. Radiant Stilllight and Harmonic Leaping Note wore solemn expressions.
Order's Dawn's projection appeared and supplemented the report with the Mimic's attack, the crisis of trust, and the undercurrents of doubt.
The gathered information painted a grim picture of troubles both within and without.
"So, this is our current situation," Radiant Stilllight summarized. "Externally, we have confirmed the Cleaner's higher-level structure and ultimate objective, but reaching its core requires a 'key' or taking enormous risks. The Eraser's shadow looms overhead. Internally, the Mimic has evolved attacks targeting emotion and belief. It may incite division and doubt, shaking the foundation of our network."
Harmonic Leaping Note sighed softly. "The enemy's methods come one layer after another. They seem to possess an arsenal of weapons aimed at every level of civilization."
Lin Ye remained silent for a moment, his fingers lightly tapping the throne's armrest.
"The intelligence is unquestionably valuable. It has allowed us to see our true enemy clearly, as well as the kind of rules-level oppression we are facing."
"As for the internal crisis..." A sharp glint flashed in Lin Ye's eyes. "The Mimic chose to attack emotional civilizations and create a crisis of trust, revealing one of its assumptions: it believes that emotion, conviction, and unity are both our network's greatest strengths and its greatest weaknesses. It wants to break us apart from within. This means that, at least in its view, destroying us head-on