Shade nodded and accepted the sword. It was his first time handling this kind of Telescopic Sword. Though it was not suited for actual combat, it was quite nice as a toy to keep at home, especially since this sword was rather ornate.
"It looks very nice. That's enough."
He tried retracting and extending the blade, then attempted to wear it on his back, only to find it difficult to draw that way. It was more suitable to retract it and hang it at his waist.
Perhaps because it carried the power of the Deathbringer Angel, this Alchemy Weapon could not be turned into a toy either. At least, five-ring Shade could not turn it into one.
"Priest, I've troubled you again this time."
Shade thanked him sincerely.
"Don't be so polite. Compared to what you helped me recover, this is not worth mentioning."
The Old Priest glanced toward Dorothy, who was holding the cat and observing the boiling luminous solution on the other side of the basement, then lowered his voice as he asked Shade:
"When do you plan to make your move?"
Shade considered it.
"Today is Wednesday. Probably next week. I still need to make some preparations."
The Old Priest nodded. This time, he did not mention helping out.
"The two Golden Potions I gave you last time can't be replenished anytime soon, but after gathering all the finger bones, I learned some new potion knowledge. Take this. It will be useful."
He stuffed a tiny bottle into Shade's hand, barely one-third the size of a little finger. It contained a clear, viscous liquid. The small glass bottle was sealed with wax and had no label.
"Don't drink it. It is for external use. Drop it into your eyes to enhance visual spells and Thaumaturgy for about