The tour ended with murmurs. Rockstar's people still whispered among themselves, clearly processing what they just saw. Some stood near the Vector Core interface, tapping cautiously, as if proximity alone would teach them something.
Ernesto checked his watch. "If no one minds, we can head back to the boardroom."
Vance nodded. "Of course. I believe we have one more item to discuss."
Back in the boardroom, the energy had shifted. Something unspoken lingered as everyone settled in.
Arthur Vance leaned forward.
"Gentlemen," he said, voice casual but pointed. "Let me be blunt. What you've built here... it goes beyond gaming. Phoenix AI? That thing could operate drones, write medical diagnostics, manage smart grids. It's next-gen autonomy, and I don't say that lightly."
Arthur continued. "I have a friend. Might be extremely interested in what you've developed. Elon Musk."
The room paused. Even the air seemed to hesitate.
