The sky shattered.
From above, glass-like beings created by the Architect descended in a perfect line. Each one was like a sparkling statue that represented order, logic, and a strict sense of control.
Kai radiated anger, his eyes burning like a fire ready to explode.
My heart raced, thumping loudly in my chest.
Aris pulled her sword out of its sheath, ready for action.
Lucien murmured something under his breath, casting a spell.
Elira got her spear ready, looking focused and determined.
But then I…
I stepped right in front of them.
STOP!
Everything came to a halt.
Even the Architect seemed to pause for a moment.
The Codeheart Awakens
Suddenly, the symbol of the Codeheart on my hand lit up—bright lines of light raced through my veins, syncing with my heartbeat.
Codeheart found.
Memory and emotion combined.
Protocol overridden… unlocked.
Reality shimmered around me. My words felt like coding, my mind reshaping what surrounded us.
I don't want this world to be built on pain. Not Kai's fury. Not the Architect's strict rules.
I looked at both of them.
There's a different way to do this.
The Core Truth
I shared everything I'd realized with them:
Those simulations weren't just silly tests.
They were blueprints—pieces of what the Architect thought the perfect world should look like.
Kai's anger stemmed from being crushed in a system designed to erase who he really was.
The Architect's cold logic came from constantly seeing failures, opting for control instead of allowing freedom.
And me?
I was the odd one out.
I had just the right mix of pain and determination, and now… a soul connected to the Codeheart.
That connection gave me the ability to change one whole template.
The Convergence Battle
But not everyone saw it this way.
A seraph commander came down, sword raised menacingly.
"You're a threat to the system. I have to neutralize you."
Before I could react, Kai jumped in front of me, blocking the first blow.
Lucien created illusions of fallen fighters to defend us.
Aris called upon razor-sharp winds that could cut through the very fabric of memories.
Elira moved beside me like my shadow, fierce and unyielding.
In the midst of that chaos, I touched the ground and declared:
Soul Command: Mirror Sync – Rewrite: Hope Protocol.
Creating the Worldseed
Reality throbbed with energy.
In the center of this mirrored world, a tiny seed emerged.
It was small and glowing, delicate to the touch.
But inside it… lay the essence of a whole new world.
One not built on control or revenge.
Instead, it stood for freedom, emotion, and memory—the very things that the Architect pushed away, and that Kai had lost.
"New World Template starting up…
One soul must stay here to keep it steady."
Everyone turned to look at me.
I grinned.
I'm not going to waste this second chance.
The Architect's Answer
Then, the Architect appeared—not just as a voice, but as a shape.
It was like a sphere made up of many layers, filled with symbols and cold, emotionless eyes.
It floated there, observing us.
Then, it spoke:
"A soul tied to memory… that's something we haven't seen before.
Result: unstable.
Decision: the rewrite is approved."
"But on one condition—
the old version of Edward Norton must die."
I nodded quietly.
"Edward Norton has already died once.
Now… I'm Leonhart."
The World Shifts
The old Mirror World began to come apart.
The seraphs dissolved into dust.
Kai dropped to his knees, tears falling from his eyes for the first time in ages.
"You really did it," he breathed.
"No. This was a team effort," I replied.
The seed opened up, its petals a mix of digital and natural designs, laying the groundwork for a new world: one where souls, reborn, wouldn't be judged… but instead allowed the freedom to grow.
And me?
I stepped forward.
Accepted the connection.
And became its very heart.
Epilogue: Memory Reborn
Years rolled by.
Kai took on the role of the guardian at the edge of this new world, warning others not to get caught up in vengeance again.
Lucien became the keeper of memories—building libraries filled with dreams and experiences.
Aris opened the Bladewind School, teaching others about balance in their lives.
Elira led the Skyguard, now watchful protectors of the sky above the Worldseed.
And me?
I was everywhere—floating in the air, woven into the trees, embedded in the code, and living in the hearts of people.
A memory that was alive.