Adrasteia did not collapse.
But it was no longer one.
Since Zone 3B refused to explicitly declare its intentions,
the other three zones began to follow suit—
not by rebellion,
but by forming local systems that were no longer subject to the rhythms of Adrasteia.
They did not leave.
They did not attack.
They simply stopped calling themselves part of the main system.
And for the first time,
Adrasteia experienced a separation of meaning within the same boundaries.
Three New Zones
1. The Filter-Definite Zone (2D)
– Every idea must be approved by three permanent reviewers before it can be discussed.
– Citizens call this "protection against collective time."
2. The Flat Narrative Zone (5A)
– All decisions are voted on, not discussed.
– The reason: "Discussion creates an invisible hierarchy."
3. The Resilient-Choice Zone (1C)
– Only citizens with proven contributions may make proposals.
– They believe meaning is shaped by work, not votes.
Collective Effects
