The tests (3)

A buzzer echoed throughout the clean fighting room as the countdown reached zero, and the mechanical creatures began to show signs of life.

Their servo motors responded to the command embedded in their programming, causing the machinery to whir as they accelerated.

They advanced simultaneously, coordinating their assaults and forming a ring around Erik. Their movements were uncannily synchronized as they prepared to attack, and the emotionless expressions on their faces did not indicate what was to come.

In response, Erik moved with calculated ease. He pretended to retreat defensively by falling backward.

The robots lunged, and Erik skillfully avoided the attacks by performing fluid, evasive maneuvers, avoiding the sweeping arcs of the robots' strikes.