"WHAT?!"
As expected, it was Master Quinn.
The old mechanic's voice cracked so loudly that several people jumped. His hand flew to his chest, as though steadying his heart, and he wobbled like he might collapse at any second.
The concept of using beast materials to harness characteristics was not new. It had been the dream of every craftsman for centuries. But dreams were one thing. Reality was another.
Yes, people could forge plating from beast scales. Yes, sometimes beast blood was used to temper alloys. But to claim they could draw out and weaponize actual abilities from beast cores?
That was unheard of. Impossible. Heretical.
For a terrifying moment, Quinn thought he would actually pass away right there, foaming at the mouth from sheer disbelief. But then the holoprojection flickered to life, and D-29 began to play the simulation.
