With government support fading, Mira took A.R.T underground. A secret network of engineers, activists, and whistleblowers joined her cause.
They built next-gen A.R.T towers, smaller, self-repairing, and powered by AI shielding technology. These towers couldn't be hacked or destroyed easily. Instead of waiting for permission, they deployed them in secret.
One by one, radiation-free zones appeared across the city. People felt the difference, better sleep, clearer thoughts, a healthier environment. The truth spread like wildfire.
The people rose against the Tech Syndicate, demanding that A.R.T be adopted citywide. The corporations fought back, but they had already lost.