Armand Nation.
In the new building within the Armand Estate.
Garius stood in an observation room on the first floor, a glass-walled chamber that overlooked the open courtyard at the center of the round building. Sunlight streamed in from above, casting a warm glow over the space below.
He watched as Javier moved through the courtyard, wearing a specialized headset with a sleek, futuristic helm, mana-enhanced glasses displaying live data, a small microphone curving near his lips, and motion controllers strapped to his wrists and hands. His movements were precise, each gesture mirrored by the golden knight on the distant battlefield.
Garius sat in a comfortable chair beside a small side table, where Erinette gracefully poured a deep crimson wine into his golden crystal glass. Alf stood nearby, his posture attentive but relaxed.
Garius rubbed his chin, observing Javier's excited movements as he controlled the golden knight from afar.
