Vahn dismissed Earth Grade Saber, letting it vanish from his grasp into the Space Ring.
The cracking sounds he felt while battling showed its limit; it couldn't handle the raw power of the Nine Heavens Lightning Art indefinitely. It was time for an upgrade.
He took a deep breath and claimed his new reward from the [ System Log ]
The Hellbringer Saber (Saint) materialized with a silent shing. It was a magnificent, terrifying weapon. The blade was a deep, uncompromising black that seemed to absorb all ambient light, and the intricately carved guard was shaped like a stylized, snarling demon.
It felt both powerful and frighteningly natural in his hand.
Lilith, who had been focused on navigating the dense, shadow-choked forest path, suddenly stopped.
Her head tilted, sensing the aura radiating from the weapon. When she finally looked, even the veil covering her face could not hide her momentary shock.
