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Clang! Clang!
Sparks flew in all directions. Each time the hammer swung down, the dim forge lit up slightly to make the shadow of a woman flicker in and out.
Clang! Clang!
That one shadow was ceaselessly forging on and on, all to create a single sword—
“How many have you made?”
The blunt voice, from a part of the darkness that had twisted and condensed, interrupted the process.
“Tsk.”
Irritated, the shadow hurled the hammer onto the anvil and pulled something from its pocket, bringing it to its lips.
Fwoosh-
Smoke trailing into the air, a small flame illuminated the shadow’s face: Meirin, who glared toward the voice.
“I’m sure I told you not to bother me while I’m working.”
Despite her annoyance, the black vortex—a clone of Doppelganger—was calm.
“You’ve been working for three days and nights yet still haven’t finished a single piece. I asked to check your progress.”
“Do you think just asking will make an unfinished weapon magically appear? Wouldn’t your time be better spent actually training—”
“I’m already done with the training.”
Cut off, Meirin’s eyes twitched.
“As soon as the sword is completed, I can conquer the Tower of Heroes at any time. That’s why I’m asking.”
“…”
“So answer me. How many have you made?”
The voice sounded indifferent, but the tone carried the chilling weight of the threat that she could be cut down at any momen...
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