Ethan's eyes flew open, locking onto the new threat.
The towering figure that had just appeared wasn't organic—it was a mechanical lifeform, and it radiated a staggering amount of energy.
His system's data feed lit up with warnings. If that energy core detonated at full capacity, it could wipe out every energy barrier surrounding Emerald Castle's outer defenses. The sheer scale of power was beyond anything Ethan had anticipated.
His pulse spiked, but he didn't hesitate.
He drew a sharp breath, every muscle in his body tightening in sync.
With a low mechanical hum, his Powered Combat Armor surged to life, unleashing a torrent of power that flooded his limbs like a dam breaking.
Ethan launched forward without a second thought, charging straight at the mechanical lifeform.
Boom!
The impact of their collision cracked the sky.
