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Confronted with Edmond's inquiry, Matthew did not conceal anything. He merely pondered briefly, showing a hint of appropriate hesitation, and then spoke:
"It's the Precept Book."
Edmond maintained his smile, his eyes twinkling with a touch of wisdom:
"Are you certain it's the Precept Book?"
Matthew immediately countered:
"Why?"
"Is there something special about this weapon?"
Edmond paused, not delving deeper, but rather smilingly continued along the thread Matthew opened:
"Of course, every Catastrophe Weapon is unique, so they naturally have their peculiarities."
"It's worth noting that even if you complete the advanced mission and receive the Calamity Mage's inheritance, you might not necessarily gain the Catastrophe Weapon's approval—I mean, you'll need to put in some effort to cater to its preferences."
"Take the Precept Book for instance. I've long heard of its might; it's very powerful. But to wield it perfectly, its spirit must be very cooperative.
