Chapter 207: Audience. (Part Six)
"This exceptional masterpiece is called the Moon Dagger," Klaus said, his voice tinged with excitement. "A ritual item passed down through the Mikazuki clan from emperor to emperor. It is said that the blade has an enchantment that allows it to recognize the true heir to the throne from a single drop of blood!"
If he had heard this a month ago, Dante would have dismissed it as just more insane behavior from people who didn’t know better, but now that he knows Sorcery exists, he started to see the sickle in an entirely different light.
[The Mikazuki clan is a family of Aetherions, or Sorcerers, as they are referred to by your people.] Said Volcan. [It is likely that the Moon Dagger is an artifact capable of sensing a certain Aether frequency. I might be able to confirm this theory if we get the chance to analyze it.]
’I will work on that...’
Dante couldn’t deny his interest in trying his luck with the dagger, even though his blood might as well be white. Not that he doesn’t already know it wouldn’t work on him, since he lacked the slightest drop of Aether in him.
"It’s... beautiful..." Said Mr. Pike, appearing genuinely astonished.
"It sure is." Klaus nodded, staring at the relic in silence for a few seconds before turning to the others. "I’m sure you are wondering whether I have tried using it on myself before."
Everyone froze at that moment, but the laughter that followed allowed them to relax.
"Indeed, it was the first thing I did after obtaining it. Of course, I spent a few hours admiring its beauty and craftsmanship first." The rich scion chuckled some more. "The results are as you have expected. Who could have guessed that I’m not the heir to an ancient eastern empire?"