Chapter 24: Erza
"E-Erza! There's no one inside!" one of the men called out, his voice filled with relief.
"Then hurry up and get back!" Erza ordered sharply.
Before they could move, a mechanical whirring sound echoed from behind them—the unmistakable hum of the MV-02's power system. "Oh no!" the two turned around to see a large, silver-armored figure looming over them. They screamed in panic and fled, completely abandoning any thoughts of putting up a fight.
Zack didn't pay them any mind. His gaze was locked on the red-haired woman. As his HUD flickered to life, detailed information about her appeared on the screen:
"Sarah Yates, alias Erza. Age: 23. No recorded relationships. Height: 160 cm. Weight: 45 kg. Measurements: 32-23-33. Abnormal body function detected, energy levels exceeding standard parameters."
Zack raised an eyebrow. "A bit too much info there, Ego," he muttered under his breath.
Meanwhile, Erza noticed the armored figure's attention fixated on her. Her expression hardened, and she slipped the lighter into her pocket, a small flame sparking to life in her hand as she glared back at Zack.
"Sir, energy fluctuations detected," Ego's voice warned.
Zack smirked. "How much heat can the MV-02 handle?"
"MV-02 operates optimally between -20°C and 800°C. It can endure up to 10 hours at 800°C. Beyond that, every additional 50°C reduces endurance by 10%," Ego responded.
Zack nodded, reassured. He took a step forward.