Chapter 85: Field Resonance Protocol (2)
The field training area stretched for miles beyond Astra Haven's outer barrier — uneven ground layered with hardened rock and fractured metal deposits from the surge. The air shimmered faintly with residual energy but remained stable enough for open-field exercises.
> "Teleportation complete," Cream Puff reported. "Local node synchronization at 99.8%. All team members accounted for."
Ava adjusted her gloves, eyes scanning the wide expanse. "Good. Everyone check your resonance output and weapon link."
Kael rotated his wrist, sparks flickering briefly along his blade. "Link stable."
Zephyr snapped his fingers, activating a short-range phase blink. "Mobility clean."
Brian tapped his shield edge to the ground, the metal humming with low resonance. "Holding fine."
Lyra flicked her pulse bands, green light circling her hands. "Sync is steady."
Alyssa's wristpad lit up with multiple screens. "Drones deployed. Perimeter map rendering now."
