Light and shadow kept flickering across the virtual testing ground, the screen awash with streams of light woven from nanoparticles and Rune Runes.
Jazz was having the time of his life. There was no trace of a leader's second-in-command or a mech's usual composure about him.
The silver mech bounded all over the testing ground, raising a hand to activate his new magical light blade one moment and leaping into the air to test his modified nano-body the next. His movements were ridiculously nimble.
He kept muttering to himself, his excited voice ringing out through layers of mechanical sound. "Oh, man! This upgrade is incredible!"
"The nano-armor soaks up damage, and the runes boost my speed too. Now I don't have to worry about getting caught in a surprise attack ever again!"
"What a steal! This is an absolute steal! Rimuru really knows what us old veterans need!"
He flipped back and forth, trying out moves and testing every function of his custom upgrade plan. Every part of his mech body seemed to radiate excitement; he was visibly delighted.
Just as Jazz was enjoying himself, two familiar, towering figures teleported into the virtual space at the same time.
They were Optimus Prime and Megatron, whom Rimuru had specifically summoned.
The virtual screen in midair instantly switched displays, projecting detailed models of both leaders' fully upgraded bodies, along with their combat parameters and exclusive weapons.
The Dark Star Saber, black as the deepest night, floated beside Megatron's model, exuding a domineering, chilling aura.
The Star Shield and the reinforced Glaive, enhanced by Rune Runes and a magically powered nano-reconstruction system, quietly complemented Optimus Prime's body. Their quality had improved in every respect.
Both men fixed their gazes on the screen, but their reactions could not have been more different.
Megatron's crimson