For the next chapter, let's introduce a *deeper* mystery—one that shakes the very foundation of what the Harbingers believe about the universe, the Silence, and even themselves.
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### **Chapter 1747: The Echo's Betrayal**
As the nebula shimmered with renewed life, the Harbingers should have felt victorious. But something was *wrong*. The harmonic resonance they had restored still carried an undercurrent of… something *else*. A discordant note, so faint it was almost imperceptible, yet powerful enough to send a shiver down Anya's spine.
Liam adjusted the ship's sensors. "That can't be right," he muttered. "The Silence is gone, but there's an anomaly in the core of the nebula. It's like something… woke up."
