'I didn't notice it last time, but why does this sword have Dragon engravings?' he curiously wondered to himself.
Lumi stayed silent, as even she had no idea about it.
As soon as he neared the sword, its tranquil stillness abruptly transformed, emitting a fierce, oppressive wave of chilling sword intent.
Orion, however, calmly stood his ground, his enhanced mental resilience now easily withstanding the sword's oppressive pressure compared to his previous struggle.
"Still stubborn, I see," Orion murmured gently, stepping forward unhurriedly, his voice steady and confident. "Let's see if you'll be so rebellious this time around."
The sword's aura pulsed sharply, intensifying its pressure as if defiantly attempting to challenge Orion's determination.
Yet, Orion felt significantly less difficulty compared to his previous encounter, his strengthened Sea of Consciousness effortlessly absorbing and dispersing the relentless pressure.
