The Nightingale Who Worries for Her Country

The machine piloted by Nightingale rose to its feet. Compared to the previous model, this one was clearly much more complete: its sleek black armor was covered in faint gray patterns like a spiderweb. A massive black sword rested on the rack over its left shoulder, and several separate gun-shaped objects were mounted on its back and shoulders. Six tentacle-like appendages unfolded from its back. Its head was bizarre, without any external cameras or anything of the sort, making it look like a monster with no eyes.