Meanwhile, at the Nexus training ground, the mood was far lighter.
The late afternoon sun gleamed across the armored hull of the Panzer, turning the steel plates into sheets of bronze. The vehicle sat in the middle of the training field like a crouching beast at rest, squat and powerful, its cannon facing forward with silent menace.
Magnus Phoenix circled it slowly, his sharp eyes studying every angle.
"So this," he said at last, placing a hand on the cool metal surface, "is the weapon that will change the battlefield."
He stepped back, admiration evident in his voice.
"It resembles a smaller version of your battle tank, does it not?"
Kiara nodded.
"You could say that. It sacrifices some firepower, but gains speed and flexibility. The machine guns mounted on top can be operated while the driver controls the vehicle, and…"
She continued explaining the vehicle's movement, armor, and offensive capabilities, her tone becoming more animated as she described its features.
