Inside the chamber Arthur began experimenting more boldly.
Instead of simply stopping the stones he began redirecting them.
Two collided mid air with a sharp crack.
Another bounced off the ground and flew upward again.
He guided one projectile in a slow circle around his body before sending it crashing into the wall.
A grin spread across his face.
The excitement returned.
That familiar rush.
Every time he practiced something new it felt like this.
Like his mind was opening doors one after another.
"Let's push it a bit further."
He raised both hands slightly.
The machine fired a heavier volley.
Six stones at once.
Arthur didn't panic.
He simply let his senses expand.
Vector Sovereignty reached out like invisible hands gripping the motion itself.
The stones slowed.
Stopped.
Then moved.
Outside the room more explorers had gathered.
Two more bronze squads had wandered over after hearing the commotion.
"What's happening?"
"Someone maxed the machine."
"Who?"
