Once she got the knack of it, Miaomiao seemed to have unlocked some mysterious pathway, working at lightning speed. She experimented with every material the Bat Family used regularly, from carbon fiber to titanium alloy fibers.
In the end, based on the test results, they settled on several different blends and ratios for different types of armor and pieces of equipment.
Layering mermaid silk over the Batsuit's magnetorheological fluid lining blocked magical corrosion without compromising shock absorption. Jason even discovered that adding mermaid silk to his helmet lining could prevent magic-induced dizziness.
Moreover, since mermaid silk stayed dry in water, the equipment was exceptionally waterproof even when submerged, with no impact on its functionality.
That really was an unexpected bonus.
"Not only has the equipment's performance improved, but thanks to how light and thin mermaid silk is, its weight has actually dropped by a third! That effectively gives us more stamina."
What that meant for vigilantes who spent all night racing around the city in heavy Battle Armor went without saying.
The modified Battle Armor looked much the same as before, but its finer details were better suited to combat.
The Batsuit's cape was a major focus of the mermaid silk weaving. Now, not only could it serve as a glider when electrified, it could also act as a magic shield that protected Batman's entire body, dispersing waves of magical energy with a light flick;
The Robin Battle Armor's knee pads and wrist guards were lighter and tougher, leaving no need to fear the impact of a fall from high above. They could also regulate their own temperature, and the Battle Armor could instantly become underwater combat gear upon submersion;
A thin layer of mermaid silk lined the inside of Red Hood's mask, effectively resisting magical attacks while also blocking