The acknowledgment, simple yet profound, ignited a zeal within him. The mirror reflected a man coming to terms with his strength, with or without the suit.
"I didn't have to give up the battlefield in my past life, and I don't have to do so now,"
His gaze, determined and unwavering, bore into his own eyes as he considered the implications of his revelation.
The battles he had fought in his past life without any perks like superhuman capabilities steeled his resolve even more.
Dennis's mind raced with possibilities.
Fighting off a mutated beast without the aid of the suit would be a formidable challenge, but not an insurmountable one.
He had faced down fear and uncertainty, emerging stronger each time. This would be no different. His training, his enhanced physicality, and his strategic mind were assets no less significant than the suit's technology.