Chapter 23: Superpower
He picked up the helmet and slid it on. For a moment, everything went dark, then the HUD display flickered to life, overlaying his vision with various readouts. The visor turned transparent, letting him see the room clearly. As he focused on different objects, detailed information about them appeared. The holographic interface was smooth and seamless.
"MV-02 self-test... all systems operational," Ego's voice announced.
"Ego, are you sounding better, or is it just me in a good mood?" Zack joked.
"Thank you, Sir. All systems are ready for outdoor testing," Ego replied.
"I agree," Zack said, flipping up the visor. He turned to Annie and added, "Once I head out, you and Sophia stay inside the Mansion. It's secure enough to handle most threats. If anything major happens, get in touch with me immediately—I'll give you access to the MV-01 if necessary. Got it?"
Annie nodded firmly. "Don't worry, big brother! I'll keep Sister Sophia and the house safe!"
"Good," he said, giving her a pat. "Remember, the MV-01 is on the lower level."
With everything set, Zack walked over to his modified transport vehicle, which looked more like an armored truck than an escort car.
"Ego, take the wheel," Zack instructed as he climbed into the back.