Shadow Slave

Nephis remained for a while, considering what the charming enchanter had said.

A weapon that was as powerful as its wielder was... Slowly, white sparks ignited in the depths of her eyes.

'A growing Memory.’

They did exist, but were exceedingly rare. Most of the ones she heard of had not even been received from slaying Nightmare Creatures, but were instead Aspect Legacy Relics.

Having a sword that would allow her to fully express the power of her Aspect was already exciting enough. But if that sword could also reflect her power as a Transcendent Titan, and one who had inherited the lineage of Sun God as well...

Such a blade would indeed be worthy of slaying gods.

As long as Nephis was worthy.

She glanced at Master Sunless, who remained calm and composed. Was he really capable of forging such a Memory?

Suddenly, the young man seemed to possess a different kind of allure in her eyes.

'He's precious... a precious resource, I mean. Cassie has really outdone herself this time.'

If what he had said was true.

Nephis hesitated for a moment.

"Can you really do it?"

Master Sunless gave her an electric smile.

"I haven't done it before, but I am confident that it can be achieved. It might be that nobody else is capable, but I am."

She raised an eyebrow, finding it hard to distrust his confidence. Not just because it was hard to imagine someone who looked like him being dishonest, but also because she could vaguely sense his passion.

Nephis had no doubt that Master Sunless was an inspired artisan. She was familiar with artistic ambition, and his was of the kind that could produce miracles.

Of course, he could simply be delusional. But Cassie would not have sent her here if there was any doubt about his ability.

How had Valor failed to scout this talent?

She looked away, studying the abominable remains surrounding them. It was quite a collection... since the charming young man did not seem like much of a fighter, he must have procured these material with soul shards and coin. That alone spoke volumes of his dedication.

Nephis sighed.

"How are you so different from all the other enchanters?"

He smiled.

simple, really. Have you read the Exploration Report

suddenly fell silent, and then paled

quite an endearing

Lady Nephis. I said something stupid. You

to another,

of the Nightmare Spell mentioned in the report. There used to be sorcerers of a very special kind among those

Nephis nodded.

"Indeed. So?"

young enchanter hesitated for

is capable of doing so because of their Aspect. In truth, they aren't the ones who are making

pointed to one of

am different. Due to one of my Attributes, 1 possess the ability to see the sorcerous weave of Memories. And since I can see it, I can strive to understand it. So, my Memories are not the product of a symbiotic fusion between my Aspect and the Nightmare Spell. They are a product of skill. My skill,

words intently, What she heard... was

did not seem outstanding when compared to thousands of other Masters and the exalted Saints. He lived his life quietly, away from the spotlight, and lacking

too was a singular existence. In his unique craft, there was no one

number of Attributes, Aspects, and Memories out there. Anyone could be a wonder in their own way, and be capable of things that

Nephis made a decision.

in his

to trusting the charming enchanter, anyway. Even if he failed, Nephis would simply be back to where she had started

responding to his

commend your ingenuity and

lingered for a moment, then

that creating such a sword would require a lot of effort from both of us, and that we would have to

sighed, then gestured for her to leave the ominous storage room. As they passed the elegant shopfront of the Memory boutique and returned to

at certain stages of forging. It is no secret that your flames are born from the soul, Lady Nephis... so,

for a moment, then

is more... sensitive. Usually, I don't have much problem selecting suitable enchantments for the Memories I create. But this one will be rather special, and so, it must fit you and your powers perfectly. Such a fit won't be possible unless I have a deep understanding of your powers and how you conduct yourself in battle.

gave him a curious

knowledgeable about swordsmanship,

charming young

it, but I do indeed know a thing or two about swordsmanship. As well as how to wield other weapons. After all, if one wants to forge a weapon, they have to

and then said with a hint of badly

but... I once placed very high

Nephis blinked.

"The... Dreamscape tournament?"

That illusory game?

she felt a very unfamiliar emotion rise in

between the shy pride written all over the charming enchanter's beautiful face and the sheer silliness of the thing he was

'Cute!