What Ethan found most peculiar was that KH3106 could breathe normally inside that strange, viscous substance, something that defied logic as much as it baffled him.
"Shatterstar, find somewhere safe to begin recharging, then activate the high-particle stealth shield," KH3106 instructed in a calm, mechanical tone.
[Affirmative, KH3106. Also, congratulations on your body returning to normal!]
The mech's onboard intelligence responded with a chirp of acknowledgment. That simple remark — congratulating him , made it clear to everyone present that Shatterstar's system wasn't just advanced technology; it was a fully sentient AI.
Five minutes of high-speed flight was all it took to leave their pursuers far behind. And with the detonation of that unstable energy sphere earlier, Ethan guessed the death toll would rival, if not exceed, the devastation of the previous volcanic eruption. For now, at least, they were out of immediate danger.
