If 'XXXXX' = A and 'XYYXX' = B, what comes next when the numbers are multiplied by their order in the alphabet?

Now, pay close attention, because the ciphers are never just linear. Sometimes, a shifted path leads to the answers you need. But remember, we're not just dealing with letters here. The Prototype has been altered... much like the rules of this puzzle.

Keep multiplying, keep shifting, and the answer may not be what you expect. The shift is coming. Don't just follow the path question it. Keep going, change your direction, follow the clues, and remember sometimes the answers are hidden in plain sight.