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Mira continued with crisp detail. "The blade is broad and crimson, with runic fire channels along the fuller. The channels are not decorative. They are functional. The warblade can draw chaos energy through the etched lines and convert it into stable heat output. It is designed for sustained combat, not one-time burst tricks. It has high display value and strong performance value. It is also balanced for a two-hand grip, but the core reinforcement allows one-hand use for a stronger host."
A murmur ran through the hall. Someone whistled softly. Someone else laughed once in disbelief, then stopped when they realized this was real.
In the bidder section, a military representative in plain armor leaned toward his companion and muttered, "That would cut through lower domain beasts like paper."
A noblewoman with jeweled earrings leaned toward her husband and said, "It matches my house colors."
Her husband looked like he wanted to cry.
