Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2623

Andrew leaned on his sword, breathing hard. When he tilted his head, he was stunned to find that the blade of the Godslayer was not stained with a single drop of blood. Instead, it gleamed brightly under the light, almost unreal.

Luna ran forward and asked, "How are you feeling?"

Andrew shook his head. "I'm fine. Thank goodness for the Godslayer. Otherwise, we would've had to put in a lot more effort."

Luna looked at the Godslayer with lingering fear, her expression complex. "This sword truly is a wicked blade. Andrew, I'm afraid that using it will eventually harm you."

Andrew smiled. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. If it wanted to hurt me, it could do so anytime. Even Alfredo couldn't control it, so I certainly can't either. But look, it's well-behaved in my hands. Let's go. We'll need this sword to escape safely."

Luna said, "Alright, but you need to stay vigilant at all times."

However, Andrew did not share her worry. Godslayer felt almost alive, connected to him through some invisible bond. Every swing came naturally, as if the sword understood his intent.

Maybe it was made for battle, but whether it was evil or not depended on the one holding it. If he ever slaughtered innocents or used it for senseless bloodshed, then the sword being called evil would not matter because the real evil would be him.

"Mr. Vazquez," Jose asked when Guillermo stood up, "is that sword really that powerful?"

Guillermo's expression darkened. "Even I underestimated the Godslayer's power. It is indeed strange… It represents the life's work of several generations of Swordhaven Keep masters, and it should only display great power in the hands of a Swordhaven Keep master, not some kid."

Jose's heart stirred, and he asked, "Could it be, as Reginald said, that this sword truly recognizes Andrew as its owner? So, for Andrew as its owner, it's displaying 100% of its strength."

Guillermo shook his head. "That theory sounds too far-fetched to take seriously. Reginald and I are already playing a game of minds. When he speaks, I only believe a small part of it, and even then, I never take it to heart."