Chapter 177: Testing Apex Mk 2
Sunlight streamed through the windows as Zack woke up, rolling over to check the time. It was already past 8 a.m.—the longest he'd slept in months. "Ego?" Zack called.
"Yes, Sir. What are your orders?" Ego's voice responded promptly.
"Is everything ready?" Zack asked, sitting up.
"All systems are ready, Sir. Both Aegis and Apex Mk-2 await your activation," Ego confirmed.
"Haha, I won't keep them waiting," Zack said with excitement. For the first time, he referred to his creations as if they were living beings, calling them "they" in a tone filled with anticipation.
"Miss Lily has prepared breakfast for you," Ego added. "And your vehicle is ready outside."
The "vehicle" in question was a Avalon parked just outside the mansion.
"Got it," Zack replied, feeling thoroughly satisfied.
After a quick wash and a hearty breakfast, Zack boarded the Avalon and departed the mansion. Unlike his other armors, the Apex Mk-2 wasn't built at the mansion. Instead, it, along with Aegis, was being manufactured at the repurposed International Airport, now an advanced construction hub.