Lightning flashed and thunder roared outside the massive base entrance, and the rain poured down in torrents.
The massive, deep-black hull of the Punisher stood to Reinhardt's left, the atmosphere charged with tension.
Great Sage Zeka's mechanical eye, like a deep blue gem, looked past Reinhardt and fixed its gaze on Technician Soldier Agate.
Sedon raised his right hand, signaling for Reinhardt to drop his immense hostility toward the Mechanical Order. In a low voice, he said, "I was the one who told them to come."
At the same time, his expression darkened as he glanced at the hastily retreating Judge Alban.
'He hadn't expected them to be so impatient, to make a move against him so brazenly—arresting his man right in front of Lady Catherine and the Mechanical Order, with no regard for decorum.'
'An act like this shattered the long-standing political understanding between their factions.'
'It was a complete disregard for his power and authority.'
'A blatant provocation!'
