A pulse of starlight shot outward from the center of the console, expanding in a shimmering wave. The image of the galaxy grew clearer, layers deepening as hundreds - no, thousands - of signals began appearing, glowing like stars.
Grace walked toward the projection, eyes narrowing in focus. Her spiritual energy surged as she fed 2025 with a part of her essence, stabilizing the connection.
[Linking to all artificial intelligence systems across accessible regions of the galaxy. Estimated time: 2 minutes and 13 seconds.]
System's familiar voice filled the room as it started the linking process.
