What!?
The pilots of other machines were baffled by those words.
What do you mean alive?
Question marks appeared over their heads as they perceived the actions of the robot becoming more fluid and smooth. It was distinct from the flow with which the trained pilots operated.
Did it really came alive!?
An apprehensive feeling enveloped the entire group and the soldiers felt a bad premonition. With their swords pointing at the aberrant automaton, they kept a distance from it.
...
Meanwhile, on the inside of the centre of attraction, Adam was giggling like nothing. His entire body trembled as he contained his laughter. If someone saw him, they would surely conclude that he's convulsing.
'God! I can't believe that these people brought it!!'
Initially, Adam had no intention of creating a plot twist. But as soon as he connected his limbs to the controls of the automaton, a particular beast's innate ability came into effect.