The success of the M2 machine gun sparked a newfound momentum on Akarios Island. The dwarves, elves, and humans had seen what their combined effort could achieve, and now, with their confidence bolstered, it was time to move on to bigger projects.
The next morning, Vincent gathered with Queen Velara and Princess Elara in the forge once more. This time, however, the forge wasn't filled with the usual clatter of forging weapons. Instead, it was quiet.
"We proved that the M2 machine gun works," Vincent said and continued. "Now it's time to step it up. We'll be tackling more complex systems today. Javelin missiles, fragmentation grenades, vehicle parts—everything that can give us an edge in this war."
