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.

Have you read the Exploration Report of the

suddenly fell silent, and

quite an endearing

am deeply sorry, Lady Nephis. I

from one foot to

with the cult of the Nightmare Spell mentioned in the report. There used to be sorcerers of a very special

Nephis nodded.

"Indeed. So?"

young enchanter hesitated for

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

pointed to one of his onyx

I 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

to his words intently, What

when compared to thousands of other Masters and the exalted

singular existence. In his unique

a

Nephis made a decision.

trust in his

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

found herself responding to his

commend your

a moment, then

effort from both of us, and that we would have to spend a long time

they passed the elegant shopfront of the Memory boutique and returned to the dining

assistance at certain stages of forging. It is no secret that your flames are born from the

for a moment, then continued

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

gave him

you very knowledgeable about

charming young man

how to wield other weapons. After all, if one wants to forge a weapon, they have

said with a hint

but... I once placed very high

Nephis blinked.

"The... Dreamscape tournament?"

That illusory game?

very unfamiliar emotion rise in

over the charming enchanter's beautiful face and

'Cute!