The people are starving-- unless they succumb to the government's power and attend a Virtual Site to become part AI. Myla knows this new, emotionless, thoughtless way of living has proven to be the only viable option to prevent total resource wipeout and mass deaths, but the catch is far worse than barely surviving.
The majestic Divaya has saved selected souls to live safely behind Creation's sacred forcefield, away from their ruined society and protected from attending Virtual. Each soul resides in their respected chakra sector- so long as they follow the rules, don't ask too many questions, and especially never return to the outskirts. Although when Zion travels through the land of Creation on Divaya's orders, he'll come to unravel the secrets of Creation that can't be ignored.
As for those on the outskirts, the Wanderers- well, who's to say what side they're on?
Peer through t perspective of seven people in these endeavors and decide for yourself: How would you want to live?