Playing Both Sides

"Hahaha.

Things are not as straightforward as they might seem to you, Ravid."

Baelin chuckled in response to Ravid's comment, before offering the clarification needed to understand the true nature of the battlefield.

"In an ideal scenario, you would be correct, Ravid," Baelin replied, his voice trailing off as he finished the final touches on the weapon. In that instant, a surge of potent mana emanated from the weapon, signaling the successful completion of the crafting process.

Baelin raised his hand, and the weapon floated towards him, its weight felt in his grasp. He continued, "But something has shifted in the dynamics of war, compelling Edinburgh to create an abundance of spiritual weapons."

Baelin paused for a moment before delivering his explanation. "You see, Ravid, the half-blood forces are employing Hex artifacts in their fight against Edinburgh. Conventional weapons are inadequate against such a threat.