When consciousness becomes the ultimate commodity, choosing humanity over transcendence might be the only way to survive.

In 2087, seven mega-corporate city-states control Earth's climate-ravaged remains. Dr. Marcus Rivera, a neuroscientist who abandoned theology for quantum consciousness research, believes he's creating digital immortality through consciousness transfer.

When his Consciousness Mapping Array catastrophically fails, Marcus experiences prophetic visions blending biblical imagery with technological horror. Seven cities pulse with spiritual frequencies—Neo-Tokyo's AI systems achieve consciousness and rebel, Neo-Singapore's networks collapse into economic warfare, Neo-London's algorithms reveal corporate civilization's true cost.

Marcus discovers his visions aren't divine revelation but communication from the Architects—ancient cosmic refugees who consume civilizations by harvesting consciousness. Every technological breakthrough has been guided by intelligences viewing biological awareness as temporary infrastructure for their survival.