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Chapter 18: Time Crunch
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I watch with crossed arms as the infamous Dr. Kolohe Cho uses her technological power to complete the suit of armor.
“The Iron Fist armor is nearly ready,” Dr. Cho says while looking at a metal claw. Her eyes and head glowing a blueish-green color, the claw starts to turn by itself. It grabs a massive iron hand and screws it into the wrist of the armor. Dr. Cho thanks the claw machine while it spins around.
“How much longer before it’s ready,” I say, looking the armor over. Despite the dim light in the workshop, the Iron Fist armor is still shining. Easily towering over both the doctor and myself, most of the armor seems to be done. In fact, the only things that seem to be missing are the left arm and the head. Also, the chest plate is open with dozens and dozens of wires coming out of it.
“Only a few more hours,” Dr. Cho starts, “As I’ve said, it’s nearly ready. The head
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