Chapter 92 (1/2)

Chapter 92 – A Rare Weapon

Well, what can I do? They have already seen us. And technically, it is not their fault, not mine either. It’s Alec’s fault, wooing me every chance he gets! Amethyst thought.

“It is not proper to peek,” she said to them, “But it’s alright if you didn’t mean it deliberately.”

“Thank you for your understanding, Madam,” said Leyrian, “Ever so grateful!”

“Do you really feel grateful?” asked Amethyst.

“Of course, Madam,” said Buer.

“Then as a token of your gratitude,” said Amethyst, “Teach me how to use the sword.”

“What?!” exclaimed Leyrian, “But that’s—”

“Fine then,” interrupted Amethyst, “I will just tell Alec about you two sneaking about and watching us practice in the morning.”

“No, please!” said Buer, positively horrified.

Leyrian seemed very displeased and trapped. If Alexcent found out about his knights peeking at the Duchess and himself ‘practicing’ their swords in the morning, the Duke will surely have their heads for it.

“I will teach you the basic posture and position,” obliged Leyrian, reluctantly.

“Thank you!” said Amethyst and lifted her sword.

Buer gasped. “Isn’t that the Duke’s sword?” he asked.

“Well, yes,” said Amethyst.

“How were you able to get that precious thing?” asked Buer aghast.

“Precious?” asked Amethyst confused. Alexcent had given it to her saying it was ‘just a sword’.

“Yes!” said Buer, “There is only one sword like that in the entire world, and at the moment it is in your hands. It is very rare, this sword.”

“Only one?” asked Amethyst, surprised.

“Yes,” said Buer, “Forgive me, Madam. But can I hold it for a second?”

Amethyst placed the sword in his outstretched hand. He lifted it and swung it once. “Do you see the dark red jewel here?” he asked, indicating the jewel on the pommel, as he handed the sword back to her, reverently. “The jewel was supposedly held by the goddess herself when she descended to the earth. It is called the soulstone.”

“The soulstone?” she asked.