Chapter 131

It was a sleek shortsword, the blade of which looked around two kevettes(Approximately 60 centimeters.) long. Riftan unsheathed it partly from its leather scabbard and, after giving it a thorough inspection, extended the hilt to her.

"Here, see if you can carry it."

"M-Me?"

Maxi stared up at him in surprise before cautiously taking it. Though its blade was much shorter than Riftan's, it was still too heavy for her to wield with one hand. She had to tighten both fists around the hilt to balance the weight.

Seeing her struggle, Riftan sighed and took the weapon back. "I'll have the blacksmith lengthen the hilt so you can wield it with two hands."

"I-Is it for me?"

"Isn't that obvious?" Riftan replied brusquely, sliding the gleaming blade back into its scabbard. He then took a pair of leather gloves from a small chest. "I had these made for you. Try them on."