TL note: The “traces” in the equipment are written as a pun on “traces” (痕跡, konseki), replacing the first kanji with the homonym 魂 (soul).

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TL note: The core is “still alive”, which could be interpreted in the mechanical sense of “it is still working”, or in this theme’s setting, it may mean it is made of some organic material from the Clad Dragons or their surroundings, so it is literally “alive”.

Shannah: “Does it even make a difference if I take them off at this point…but, on the other hand…”

“Stella does not mind”

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