"A field test is in order," Seraph declared, her sharp eyes fixed on the runic collar in Jonah's hands. "We're not going into that mine until we know exactly what we're working with."
Jonah nodded, his heart pounding with excitement and nerves. He turned to the team. "We need a clearing. And a volunteer."
Titus, the Aegis warrior, stepped forward without hesitation. "My class specializes in creating impenetrable force shields," he said, his voice a deep rumble. "I will be the test subject."
Jax let out a low chuckle. "You're either very brave or very stupid, shield man. I saw what that kid's other beast did to the training dummy."
"I am neither," Titus replied, his expression unreadable as he lifted his massive tower shield. "I am a soldier. And I need to know what to expect from my assets."
