"Ah, aye, something like that." Right, most people aren't from the same world he is. That there were so many in the cave was likely incredibly unusual. "My kind can't use magic at all. Most can, like Himeka and Estinien. So around sixty years ago, technology was developed using a substance known as ceruleum as fuel to compensate for it."

He'd get into it more, but, well, that's his passion right there, and given there's nothing he can do about it for the time being, it makes more sense not to go into it too much. That, and there's his nation's entire history that won't do any good discussing.

He nods a Hiccup's statement. "I was told where I could find materials nearby, but I agree. We need better quality material to make a difference in the long run."

It's been a concern of his to begin with. At the moment, they're hopelessly outmatched. But it's not the first time he's been in that situation and had it turn around.