In the silence, Stelle had already made up her mind.
The next time she returned to Belobog, she would beg Little Fish to awaken them, too.
Still, Little Fish had specifically mentioned weapons just now... perhaps only weapons could be awakened. That was a limitation of Black Cleave's ability.
But...
Who said trash cans weren't weapons?
They were the ultimate concealed weapons for street brawls... combat, combining the functions of weapons, armor, traps, poison, and more into superweapons on par with the Life-Taker 3000.
For starters, the lid was big and round, with a handle on top that made it easy to hold in one hand. It truly made a fine shield.
Then there was the trash inside. Its distinctive fragrance already served as poison gas, while the contents could also be thrown as poisoned hidden weapons. Once they made contact, the enemy would look distressed and scream nonstop.
Finally, the body of the can was a treasure among treasures: round, thick, firm, and sturdy. Though it was not as handy a weapon as the Bat, it could still serve as a heavy club that kept enemies from daring to approach.
Besides serving as a club, it could also be used as a trap. Lift it suddenly, aim the opening at the enemy, and slam it down over them, leaving them unable to see or move their hands, with only their legs exposed and escape difficult. Then, taking advantage of that moment, one could knock the enemy to the ground and beat them until they begged for mercy.
If the enemy was prepared and reached out to block the can, one could employ some footwork: kick their crotch, trip their legs, or strike their knees and shins and wrench their ankles. This, too, could knock them to the ground, after