SEVER ZERO
It had severed the behavioral limiters on the game's artificial intelligence.
These weren't just lines of code anymore. They were nascent, fully conscious entities. And their entire existence had been a horrific cycle of death and respawns for the amusement of gamers.
"You're right," Ren said softly. "We did those things. But the game is over, Brog. Look at the sky."
Brog glanced up at the red, torn static. The blacksmith’s hands trembled on his hammer.