Chapter 127: Eternal Spirit’s Preference
The Eternal Spirit’s aura continued to rise, and Aldrian already sensed that the sword’s aura had surpassed that of his Earth Shattering Bow. The energy absorption only gradually slowed when it reached the middle Divine grade, and it steadily reduced until it finally stopped, leaving behind the lingering aura of a Divine-grade artifact.
Aldrian and Duke Valiard rushed over to examine the sword. Duke Valiard’s eyes trembled; he had finally succeeded in creating another Divine-grade artifact, this time without the help of his elder brother. He had tried to craft another artifact of this grade with his brother in the past, but those attempts had failed.
He still couldn’t believe that the creation in front of him was his own, with the assistance of a young Earl-stage man whose true identity remained unknown—only his name and a vague connection to Aldrey Flamecrest were known. Duke Valiard then touched the sword and picked it up, but it trembled slightly at his touch.
"The sword has gained sentience," Duke Valiard said. "It’s a newborn sentience that may only act on instinct for now, but in time, it will develop its own personality, like that of an adult human."
The Eternal Spirit continued to tremble, then suddenly slipped from Duke Valiard’s grasp and flew toward Aldrian, who was stunned. The sword then dropped itself at Aldrian’s feet and remained still. Aldrian was confused, and when he tried to move away from the sword, it followed him, dropping in front of him each time he shifted position. Finally, he realized something.
"It’s like a cat that’s found its chosen owner!" he thought.
Duke Valiard glanced at the sword, then at Aldrian, who had an awkward smile on his face.
"I didn’t do anything," Aldrian said, but Duke Valiard just smiled, amused by Aldrian’s expression.
"It seems the sword’s instinct is drawn to you, young master. It’s more attracted to you," Duke Valiard said. Though he was the one who designed the sword, and much of the research was his, he was simply glad to have successfully created this divine artifact. His pride and confidence were soaring, and he would gladly let his creation choose its preferred owner.