Chapter 197 - CHAPTER 197: THE VESSEL & THE VEIL

Orion stood alone on the command ridge with the dark cloth tight over his eyes. He did not need them. His spiritual sense spread across the entire training ground, tracing every commander, every shifting shield, and every ripple in the air with effortless ease. He heard the sharp calls of formation leaders, felt the heavy impact of simulation bursts against reinforced plates, and followed the tactical flow without moving a muscle. The blindfold rested comfortably against his skin, and he let the familiar weight ground him. The courtyard felt alive with movement, but his mind stayed perfectly still.