The Collapse

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001A stood amidst the ruins, the aftermath of his battle with 13 Streams Under still fresh in his mind. The confrontation had left him mentally exhausted. As he turned to leave, she called out to him one last time.

"001A, wait," she said, her voice softer, yet still laced with determination. "There's something you need to know."

He paused, turning to face her. "What is it?"

"Your journey doesn't end here. There's a place you need to visit the long-abandoned Archive. It's a storage temple filled with pearls that contain the greatest ancient knowledge of our world."

001A's curiosity was piqued. "Why are you telling me this?"

She stepped closer, her enhancements glinting in the dim light. "I know what you're after. Your goal and mission... they lead you to the Archive. But be careful. When we meet again, I won't be as merciful."

Her words hung in the air, a chilling promise of future conflict. "What else should I know?" 001A asked.

"Beware Prime Directive Override," she said, her tone grave.

001A's confusion was evident. "Prime Directive Override? What is that? Who is that?"

13 Streams Under gave no answer, only a solemn look. "You'll find out soon enough. Ill tell you this its rouge code formed whole by vengeance; To kill all of us."

"A code that kills Iterators?" 001A's voice was barely a whisper.

"Yes," she confirmed, her gaze unwavering. "And there's more to it than you can imagine. You'll learn about it in the Archive. Seek the dark blue-purpleish pearl. It holds the answers you seek."

With those final words, 13 Streams Under turned away, her form dissolving into the shadows of the ruins. 001A stood alone, the weight of her warning pressing heavily on his mind. He now had a new destination, but also a new thought and threat to consider.

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