"Phantom Rebirth: The Last White Raven’s Path to the Ultimate Assassin"

Chapter 213: The Twin Blades of the Eclipse

The forge was silent, save for the low hum of burning embers in the great furnace. Shadows flickered across the stone walls as Seraphis rolled out a large sheet of parchment on her workbench. Tonight, she would craft Nyxfang and Eclipsefang, twin short swords that would embody speed, lethality, and the essence of darkness itself.

These weapons were not to be handed over casually. They had to be perfect, refined through sweat, steel, and fire.

The Blueprint – Designing the Blades

Seraphis dipped her quill into a well of ink, carefully sketching the foundation of the swords. Every detail had to be accounted for—balance, weight, sharpness, and durability.

The blades would be around 26 inches long, compact enough for swift, deadly strikes. They would be slightly curved, allowing seamless slashes and precise thrusts.

The hilts would be wrapped in shadow-weave leather, providing an unshakable grip. The guards would be minimalist—just enough to prevent slipping without interfering with fluid movements.

What made these swords unique was their dual-core forging:

• The inner core would be made of Abyssal Mithril, a rare metal known for its flexibility and near-indestructibility.

• The outer layer would be Ebonfang Steel, an enchanted alloy that could cut through magic-infused armor.

• The hilts would be reinforced with Darkwood, a material known to absorb energy, making the blades feel almost weightless in combat.

Annotations covered the blueprint:

• Core: Abyssal Mithril – for strength and flexibility

• Edge: Ebonfang Steel – honed to a razor’s precision

• Handle: Shadow-weave Leather + Darkwood Reinforcement

• Runes: Blood-etched for seamless energy flow

After nearly an hour of sketching, refining, and ensuring every element was flawless, she stepped back. The design was perfect.

Now came the most crucial part—the forging itself.

Gathering the Materials

Seraphis moved through her forge, collecting the rare and powerful materials needed for the twin blades. Each element was handpicked, acquired through years of careful preparation.

• Abyssal Mithril – Mined from the depths of the Shadow Wastes, flexible yet unbreakable.

• Ebonfang Steel – Razor-sharp, capable of slicing through enchanted armor.

• Darkwood Core – A lightweight yet sturdy handle reinforcement that absorbs energy.

• Shadow-weave Leather – Taken from creatures of the night, ensuring a firm grip.

• Blood-etched Runes – Arcane symbols that would bond the swords to their true wielder.

Everything was set. The forge burned bright, ready for the night’s work.

The Forging Begins

The cavernous forge roared to life as Seraphis carefully placed the Abyssal Mithril into the crucible. This metal was unlike ordinary steel—it resisted melting, requiring flames far hotter than conventional forges could produce.

She reached deep within herself, channeling mana into the flames. The orange glow shifted into an ethereal blue, hotter and more potent than anything found in nature. Slowly, the Mithril began to liquefy.

To ensure the blades carried the properties of darkness itself, she added a few drops of shadow essence, allowing the liquid metal to absorb its silent, deadly nature.

When the Mithril was fully molten, she poured it into the pre-carved blade molds, watching as the glowing liquid filled every groove.

Now came the next phase—integrating the Ebonfang Steel.

Forging the Blade’s Deadly Edge

While the Mithril cores cooled, Seraphis turned her attention to the Ebonfang Steel. She heated the metal to 1,500 degrees, waiting for the precise moment when it would be malleable yet resilient.

She lifted her hammer and began striking. Each blow shaped the steel, removing impurities and reinforcing its structure. Sparks erupted into the air, the rhythmic clang of metal-on-metal filling the forge.

Once the steel was ready, she merged it with the Abyssal Mithril cores, a painstaking process requiring delicate precision. The metals had to be folded together seamlessly, creating a blade that was both flexible and razor-sharp.

The forging process lasted for hours. Sweat dripped from her brow, her muscles ached, but she never faltered.

When the final hammer strike landed, the twin swords were fully formed.

The Quenching and Sharpening

Seraphis lifted the glowing-hot blades with tongs, carefully submerging them into a vat of enchanted oil infused with shadow essence.

A loud hiss filled the air as the metal reacted violently, solidifying into its final form. The swords now carried the essence of darkness itself.

Once cooled, she began the sharpening process.

Using diamond-forged whetstones, she refined the edges until they were honed to absolute perfection. She tested their sharpness by dropping a silk thread onto the blade—it sliced cleanly in half without resistance.

The Final Touch – Rune Engraving

Seraphis retrieved her engraving tools, dipping them into a mixture of dark ink and her own blood. Carefully, she etched ancient assassin runes onto each blade.

These runes would bind the weapons, ensuring they could only be wielded by one worthy of their power. As she completed the final stroke, the runes flared with crimson light, embedding themselves into the metal.

The Naming Ceremony

Seraphis held the twin blades aloft. Their blackened edges shimmered under the forge’s glow, and the runes pulsed faintly like a heartbeat.

She whispered their names:

• Nyxfang – "The Shadow’s Bite"

• Eclipsefang – "The Fading Light"

These were no ordinary weapons. They were a masterpiece of death itself.