Chapter 154: Intent Forged in Steel
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Kent drew a slow breath and closed his eyes. In his mind's eye, the world narrowed to a single point. He summoned his spiritual energy and used his skill, guiding it into the center of his chest where the ephemeral core of sword intent pulsed like a heartbeat.
Then he placed his right palm on the broken guard of Longsword A.
The instant steel met flesh, a faint blue glow traced the sword's edge. Kent felt the first shard of intent leap into him: the memory of the blade's first tempering, the tang of iron sweat and hammer on anvil.
[System Notification: Intent Extraction of Blade A complete.
Sword Intent: +25 percent.]
He whispered a soft vow, then slid his hand to Longsword B. The chipped steel sang under his touch. Memories of narrow escapes and quick parries flickered in his mind.
[System Notification: Intent Extraction of Blade B complete.
Sword Intent: +25 percent.]
