It was obvious that Durendal held a significant value in the hearts of Marc and Alain. The sword was the legacy of their master, and the one thing that Roland regretted losing. It was said that Roland hid the sword before his death.
It didn't remain with him until his death.
Marc and Alain were quite attached to the sword, as it held an equivalent value in their hearts as Roland himself.
"Why do you have Durendal?" Alain asked once he calmed Marc down. A dangerous look flashed across his eyes, sending shivers down Alex's spine. Although they were relative in power, Alain's mere gaze was terrifying.
It was the gaze of someone who had been through life and death battle, fought death, and emerged victorious before eventually succumbing. Alain wasn't someone ordinary, but a subordinate of someone who wielded Durendal.
He was special.