As the parade of mechs continued to delight and amaze the massive crowds and viewers watching the popular live broadcasts, Tristan's mood was no longer as joyous as before.
He did not know why Professor Zin Galbraith picked this day of all times to talk about the realities of preparing for war, but Tristan no longer felt as hopeful and uplifting as before.
The university professor did not talk about these sordid topics because he wanted to torture the younger mech designer, though.