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He doesn't know MC has an actual magical ability that makes him 100% immune to injuries and has almost limitless stamina and an inhuman stamina recovery. Keeping him on with such a score just a few days before the CL semi would be idiotic.

It's possible it doesn't give the same boost in strength and defense that the dragon form gives. So it could be right.

He's the vice-captain. So probably different.

Did you skim the novel? MC just mentioned that she doesn't yet and is looking for a stronger DF for her.

He said he gets 100% of the combat power of his crew, and Shakky gave just 50%. So Considering he was considered with no talent, I am guession Gion gave him most of the 100,000 combat power at the start. So a peak vice-admiral with the potential to reach an admiral has a combat power of 100,000.

They have the charms that the MC gave them. They also got the best version of the potion. Maybe this version is upgraded, allowing them to use spells.

... He just stated that he even reached out to potions specialists.

Should have named it "Pencil".

I wouldn't call system mission rewards or saving your friends a "half-assed reason".

But facts don't care about what you belive, so here it is. One of the ways that anabolic steroids works is by reducing recovery time. His talent can reduce the recovery time of muscle fatigue to mere seconds at the cost of energy. This means that he can keep exercising and reduce the recovery time from days to seconds. He can get the same results from pushing himself for a day as a normal person would get in weeks if not months.