"Master Devos, if our work has managed to earn recognition from above, why did we fail to notice any signs?" Gloriana asked.
"Anchor mechs are not supposed to be obvious to laymen and mech designers below the rank of Master." Master Laila Rebecca Devos responded. "This is a competition that is primarily aimed at my peers and I. The two of you have made good use of the opportunity to participate early, but the rules do not fully account for your low ranks. It is not a surprise that there are… glitches."
Even the Red Kingdom still had flaws.
"I understand." Ves said. "We are mech designers. We do not need any flashy ceremonies or rituals. It is already enough for us to know the truth. How quickly will the Minerva Mark II grow as a response earning more favor from above?"
