Matte-black, runeless aside from faint unknown glyphs near the joints. There were no flashy weapons, no visible shield modules, no reactor enhancements or glow panels.
No ranged weapon.
Just an enhanced titanium combat knife strapped to his hip.
"…Isn't that… The Battle God!?" the co-commentator asked in disbelief. "No mods? No cannons? No drones?! He's using the starter model?!"
The main commentator coughed. "It appears he… brought a knife to a repeater fight."
The crowd was already murmuring, confused and curious. Some laughed. Others whispered. A few hardcore analysts narrowed their eyes.
Then the countdown began.
3…
2…
1…
BOOM.
Damien vanished.
No flash of mana. No charge-up. Just gone.
A shadow bolted across the field at impossible speed.
Yu Fan reacted instantly.
His thrusters flared, his twin repeaters swung up and his Phantom Drive initiated.
