Shadow Slave

Chapter 57

In the evening, Sunny continued to practice with the sword under Neph's watchful eye. With his new insight, every movement felt different from before. After the thousand strikes were finished, he sat down to rest and studied the Azure Blade, tempted to continue obsessing over the abundant mysteries of the Forgotten Shore.

After a while, Sunny asked:

"Do you think I'm well-suited to use a sword? Should I consider switching weapons in the future?"

Nephis shrugged.

"That depends on your goals. However, the sword is considered to be the king of weapons for a reason."

Sunny smiled.

"And why is that?"

She tilted her head and deliberated for a few seconds. Then, she asked:

"Do you know how natural selection works?"

He raised an eyebrow.

"Survival of the fittest? The strongest species survives?"

Changing Star glanced at him.

"Somewhat correct. But actually, it's not the strongest species that survive, it's the most adaptable. Otherwise, lions and tigers and bears would have been the ones ruling the world instead of humans."

Sunny knew about lions and bears from archival footage, but he had no idea what a tiger was.

'Probably another extinct predator?'

usual taciturn self. She seemed to be much more eloquent when

be applied to combat. A sword is not the most effective tool in every situation. A spear is more useful against enemies with long reach. A war hammer is much better against armor. A mace is easier to maintain. However, swords are the most

a gaze

It is swift and maneuverable. Every part of the sword, from tip to pommel,

Nephis turned to him.

"Do you understand?"

for a bit before

"I think I do."

a nod and

in

Azure Blade. As always, Changing Star's lesson gave him a

'You are the weapon.'

in his mind, feeling as though

labyrinth like a rush of darkness. Far

was keeping an eye on

going to have guests soon," he said, disheartened at

Nephis sighed.

the higher ground advantage, dealing with them won't be

solemn. Doubt raised its ugly head, plunging his mind into the gloomy embrace

we'll be

no particular expression on her

"Yes."

to her and

you so

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