The Preservation Front formed quietly.
Scientists, philosophers, political leaders — united under one belief:
No single being should anchor planetary stability.
They did not deny Kaito's actions.
They questioned permanence.
"We cannot build civilization dependent on one individual," their spokesperson declared in a globally broadcast address.
Kaito watched in silence.
"They are not wrong," Silver Eyes said softly.
"I know."
Across the ocean, protests erupted — some demanding Kaito's authority be formalized, others demanding he relinquish cosmic control.
He had not asked for control.
But division of infinity did not come with exit clauses.
That night, one of the Boundary Stars flickered faintly — only for a second.
Kaito felt it instantly.
A subtle imbalance.
Not natural.
Someone, somewhere, was testing the system.