Aschenfall — Two Days After the Victory Against Kalthor
Aurelia hadn't slept.
Not a single hour since her summoning.
Instead, she had transformed half of the workshop district into... something no one could properly name.
"Laboratory" was insufficient.
"Nightmare factory" was closer.
Kaito stood at the entrance, watching with a fascination that before would have concerned him.
Now he simply... appreciated the efficiency.
Inside: dozens of devices in various stages of construction.
Aurelia moving among them like a frenzied bee, welding, fusing, calculating.
Constantly talking to herself.
"No, no, no! The angle is WRONG! It needs to be 37 degrees, not 35!"
"Because PHYSICS! Optimal ballistic trajectory!"
She adjusted something. Tested it. Exploded in a small burst of flame.
"PERFECT! That combustion level is EXACTLY what we need!"
Kaito entered, avoiding scattered debris and tools.
"Aurelia?"
She spun around, an immediate smile appearing.
