Chapter 69: Aftermath

Its movements were graceful—almost alive. The steel tiger padded obediently alongside its master, heavy paws silent on the concrete. Then, a large Monoz rolled toward them—a model with a deep indigo body. The tiger sidestepped neatly to avoid a collision. Or tried to. There was a light bump—a tiny clink as the indigo Monoz brushed its flank. It was barely a tap. And yet, for some reason, the blue Monoz went flying. It hit the wall with a loud clang. The tiger froze mid-step, one paw…