Chapter 82: The Shape-Shifting Galaxy Watermelon Knife
Once his freshly washed hair had been dried by the breeze, Leon got to his feet, patted the dust off his pants, and glanced around. After confirming there was no one else nearby, he pulled from his System Backpack the Galaxy Watermelon Knife—a weapon he had endlessly complained about.
Holding it in his hand, Leon felt an almost irresistible urge to slice open a watermelon. Shaking his head to drive away that ridiculous thought, he took a closer look at this peculiar Galaxy weapon.
Its light weight and ergonomically designed blade, paired with an edge that gleamed with cold light, gave it an intimidating presence. The deep purple finish even lent it a touch of elegance. Looking closely at that purple coating, Leon could make out faint specks of starlight hidden along the blade.
Gripping the knife tightly, he swung it twice through the air. A faint whooshing sound followed each strike.
Next, he pulled out a piece of wood and pushed it into the soil just deep enough so it would stand but tip over with little force—perfect for testing the knife’s sharpness.
If he could slice through the wood cleanly without knocking it over, it would prove the knife’s edge was razor-sharp. But if it merely toppled, Leon would have to consider other uses for this weapon.
Once everything was ready, Leon positioned the blade horizontally, stepped forward in a reverse lunge, and slashed with a flick of his wrist. The resistance was so minimal that cutting through felt like slicing tofu.
What delighted him even more was the sudden speed boost he felt. His strikes came faster, sharper—almost like someone was pushing him from behind. Yet the control remained entirely in his hands, both when unleashing power and pulling back. This was clearly the +6 speed bonus listed in the knife’s attributes.
The wooden post was now in two pieces. One half still stood in the soil, slightly tilted, while the other had fallen to the ground. The cut surface was smooth as glass.