"You can take a look, Ms. Vale, but be careful," Jared said. "This sword has recognized me as its master. Don't let it harm you." He handed the Dragonslayer Sword to Sylvia.
Sylvia held the sword, feeling the aura flowing along its blade, her eyes filled with a mixture of reverence and care.
"Mr. Chance," she asked, lifting her gaze from the sword, "if I wanted to trade for this sword, would you agree?"
"What would you offer in return?" Jared asked with a playful smile.
"Myself," Sylvia said boldly. "I can be your woman, accompany you, and practice dual cultivation with you whenever you want."
Neville froze in surprise. Who would ever offer themselves as a trade? Could it be that Sylvia wanted to serve Jared like a personal handmaid?
"Ha!" Jared laughed. "Whatever Ms. Vale can give me, the Dragonslayer Sword can give me too. And whatever Ms. Vale cannot give, the sword can."
Sylvia blinked, confused. "Wait... are you saying this sword can share with you like a woman would? Give you... pleasure?"
Jared said nothing. He simply looked at the Dragonslayer Sword.
The sword hummed, letting out a low, resonant tone. A flash of white light split the air, and Zelda, the sword spirit, emerged from the blade.
"Hmph, my master is not impressed by just anyone," Zelda said, shooting Sylvia a sharp glance.
"Ms. Vale, this is Zelda, the sword spirit of the Dragonslayer Sword. Do you think can she give what you can give?" Jared lifted Zelda into his arms.
Zelda rested against him with ease, her closeness showing anyone who looked that she and Jared had long shared a bond beyond simple swordsmanship.
Neville could not help but sigh, feeling the sting of his own ignorance.
He had never imagined that Jared could command a sword like this.
Not long ago, Neville had thought Rowena might charm Jared and give the Nethergate Sect an edge.
But now, seeing the sword spirit's form, her beauty and presence far surpassing Rowena's, that plan seemed utterly ruined.

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