It was still silver, but now it gleamed with a polished, almost mirror-like finish. No longer dirty but now clean.
The plating looked thicker, more refined, with seamless joints that moved fluidly with his body. New features had appeared. Small vents along the forearms and shoulders, likely for heat dissipation or energy release.
And then a system notification appeared in his vision:
[Congratulations, Host. You've just upgraded your armor, and spectacularly so.]
[Armor Enhancements:]
[Durability: Increased by 60%]
[Energy Efficiency: Improved]
[Integrated Shielding: Active]
[Weight Reduction: 25%]
[Kinetic absorption: upgraded to be more impactful]
[Enhanced Mobility: Unlocked]
Tatehan stared at the notification, then at his armor.
He realized something in that moment.
Cores weren't just useful. They were the power source for things on this planet.
Maybe everything ran on them?
More words flashed across his retina, interrupting his thoughts.
