Chapter 316: Space Level 1
**** [Billion’s PoV]
Steve and I stood side by side, our eyes fixed on Azalea as she floated gracefully in the air, arms crossed and eyes glinting with thought.
The silence stretched a moment longer before she finally spoke.
"There is one creature," she began, "a serpent species, native to the deeper folds of this realm. We call it the Dreadcut Serpent."
She took a pause then continued.
"It’s not an ordinary beast," she continued. "Over time, this species has developed blade-like growths along its spine. Sharp, curved fragments of bone that pierce through their scales and remain exposed.
These aren’t just physical weapons, they’re tied to the Law of Sharpness itself. A minor law... but one with deep connection to swordsmanship."
She turned to Steve.
"Their very existence resonates with precision, cutting force, and honed edges. If we extract its spinal essence and blood properly, and use it to overwrite your evolving body, your spine will begin to shift. The system will interpret that as a legitimate biological trait and integrate it."
Steve’s eyes narrowed slightly. "What kind of transformation are we talking about?"
Azalea gave a small smile. "Primarily, your spine will change. The structure will toughen and sharpen, literally. Portions of your bone structure may adapt to support the new edge sensitivity. I can’t say for sure how it will look after full stabilization... but it’ll boost your physical strength, your reaction time, and most importantly, your ability to comprehend the Laws of Sharpness. And through that... the path to Sword Laws will open wider for you."