Chapter 166: Sacred Vow
Lily held Leo's hand and practically dragged him toward a weaponsmith's shop, her steps light and eager. Miho followed closely behind, deliberately averting her gaze from the lovey-dovey couple ahead of her, her ears faintly warm with embarrassment.
The moment they stepped inside, the sharp clang of metal striking metal rang through the air. The rhythmic scrape of sharpening stones and the dry hiss of heated steel being quenched blended with the heavy warmth spilling from a glowing furnace. The scent of hot iron and coal filled their lungs.
The store owner looked up—and the instant his eyes landed on Lily, recognition flashed across his face. He straightened hurriedly.
"Please wait a moment, Miss," he said, already moving. "I'll bring the weapon you commissioned."
