Kael looked at the control panel, then at the massive crowd. He realized the league wasn't about the strongest armor; it was about the pilot’s rhythm. He closed his eyes, feeling the vibration of Blocker’s next approach.
The buzzer screamed. Blocker charged, a literal landslide of metal. Kael didn't retreat. He waited until the last millisecond, then triggered Sprinkles’ jump jets. The pink mech soared, performing a mid-air spin that ended with a heavy metal heel-drop onto Blocker’s shoulder. Override 2 Super Mech League
"Ladies and Gentlemen!" the announcer’s voice boomed through the stadium. "In the left corner, the reigning champion, the wall of steel—!" Kael looked at the control panel, then at the massive crowd