While he sent his otherworld body to continue swordplay training with Lucen, Adyr's body on Earth began inspecting the new equipment spread across his room.
Stacks of boxes in various sizes surrounded him. He reached for the long, narrow metal case first—about one meter long and sixty centimeters wide—and released the latches. Opening the lid, he wasn't surprised to find exactly what he'd expected: two swords cradled in deep red velvet, perfectly secured.
"They look really stylish," he murmured, his gaze fixed on the blades.
The swords were similar in design yet distinct in their details. The first was entirely smoke gray, its grip and blade coated in a matte finish that reflected virtually no light. The weapon was shorter than his usual swords, at most fifty centimeters in length. Its hilt was wrapped in dark leather for a firm, comfortable hold, and a compact guard extended outward.
