The soldiers stared at the unbelievable weight of their new armor, their expressions skeptical. They noticed the armor’s color wasn’t the usual gleaming silver seen on knights. Instead, it was a muted silver, almost matte, giving it a more refined and subdued look—something that only heightened their doubts.

They figured it must’ve been made from cheap materials and assumed someone was playing a prank. Some soldiers even began playing around with the armor, assuming it was a joke.

“Hey, try hitting this!” one soldier called, prompting another to draw his sword and strike the armor. Even if they got caught …