Later, Karl arrived at the foundry, the air thick with the smell of hot metal and the rhythmic clang of hammers. The blacksmiths, covered in soot and sweat, continued their work with focused intensity. At the center of the foundry, a marvel of engineering hung from a chain: a 7.3L V8 elemental engine. Unlike a conventional engine, this one was sleek and compact, its block glowing faintly with a diffused, internal light, powered by elemental stones and a glowing arcstone network. The very air around it felt charged with latent energy, humming with a low-frequency resonance that vibrated through the floor.
Dolrik met Karl and Leo, his face beaming with pride. "My lord, you have arrived. We have completed it, and we are excited for your assessment."
Karl, observing the engine's compact design, ran a skeletal finger along its cool, smooth casing. "This looks quite small for a V8. I expected something much larger."
