Night had faded away, and dawn bathed Denov in golden light. From the apartment nestled high above the city, the sound of car horns and the murmur of the streets could be heard in the distance. Sitting at the table for a simple breakfast, Keldo and Verdy shared an animated conversation, with Verdy's curiosity fueled by his friend's stories about his adventures in Baringer.
"Wait, wait," Verdy interrupted, closing his eyes for a moment as if trying to process what he had just heard. "You mean you actually built a combat armor from scratch?"
Keldo, chewing on a piece of crispy baguette, shrugged with a sly smile. "Let's just say I had some friends who helped me get the materials."
"Friends, huh? That's incredible!" Verdy checked his watch, suddenly feeling rushed. "Come on, hurry up! Registration at the Royal Research Center is about to begin. Do you have all your documents?"
"Yeah, don't worry. I've got everything," Keldo replied before jumping to his feet.
