Retreating so many cores from the dead bodies was a consuming task. Wasting too much energy on this part could cause delays.
So, they didn't retrieve all the cores — just enough to be prepared for any big fight.
Ash already had more than a hundred D-rank cores in his system panel.
Somewhere along the journey, he realized it wasn't something only he could do — Jessie could also store system-related items.
The difference was that she didn't have an armory, so she couldn't put her weapon inside the system, but beast cores, special items, or rewards granted by the system could be stored.
It was convenient; otherwise, they would've needed to find a space-type item to store their belongings.
Ash looked at the sand shimmering under the moonlight. The cold breeze struck, making him shiver as they continued walking.
"Jessie, use it or we'll freeze," Ash said, rubbing his hands together.
