The sound of the forging hammer continued all night long.
Lisbeth first processed the Crystallite Ingot. The translucent metal did not melt in the furnace, but rather stretched little by little with each hammer blow. Each strike produced a burst of pale blue light, and the sword blade gradually took shape with the aid of the system's forging process.
Lin Yuan could not see the progress and success rate floating in front of Lisbeth; he could only observe the metal itself.
This forging process is completely different from that of blacksmiths in the Fairy Tail world. Flames are merely a condition that triggers the processing; what truly determines the result is the material level, forging skill, and the judgment of each strike. The metal will not turn red-hot according to normal patterns, and the hammer marks will smooth out on their own in the light.
The rhythm of Lisbeth's hammer strike was not faked.
She knew where to strike and how to create different thicknesses between the blade and the spine. The system did what ordinary people couldn't, but it didn't make all the choices for her.
With the final hammer blow, a clear light spread across the workbench.
A light blue longsword lay quietly on the forging table. The blade had a near-crystal-like texture, but the edge was far more robust than it appeared. Its length and weight were suitable for one-handed use.
Kirito took the sword, and the item's name appeared in his window at the same time.
" The Dark Repulser "
He walked outside the shop, holding " The Elucidator " in his right hand and the new sword in his left. The two swords clashed head-on, the metallic sound even heavier than the previous afternoon.
This time, not a single one broke.
Lisbeth leaned against the door, her eyes showing the slight fatigue of not having slept all night, but a satisfied smile on her face.
" Lisbeth Quality Guaranteed."
Kirito changed his grip several times and then used both swords to perform several alternating slashes. The weight of " Dark Repulser " is similar to that of " Elucidator," so the sudden change of grip will not disrupt his center of gravity.
Lin Yuan could tell that Kirito's search for a second sword was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. In his past battles, he had always used a single-handed sword, but certain movements would instinctively leave room for his left hand.
Kirito offered no explanation, and Lin Yuan made no inquiries.
Back at her workbench, Lisbeth began working on the second sword.
After the " Dark Repulser " was completed, a layer of fine crystals remained on the forging table. To the player, it was just a light effect produced during the processing of high-level materials; it could not be added to the inventory and had no independent item name.
Lin Yuan, however, was able to encounter them.
The tiny crystal fragments landed in his palm, not disappearing like the unattended light effect. After confirming this, Lisbeth collected all the fragments and put them together with the metal melted back from the old sword.
"The main body is still made of the original materials," she explained beforehand. "These crystals can only increase the strength of the sword's spine; they can't turn it into a second ' Dark Repulser '."
That's enough.
"There's one more thing," Lisbeth said, looking at Lin Yuan. "The system can't read your power, so I can only deduce the structure by working backward from the old sword's transformation. The new sword will be thicker, with the center of gravity closer to the hilt. This will make it less prone to bending, but it will also be heavier than a regular one-handed sword."
Weight is not an issue.
Lisbeth raised the hammer again.
The second forging did not produce a dazzling finish. The old sword was a system item, but the actual wear and crystal fragments left by Lin Yuan were not fully recognized by the forging menu. Lisbeth could only use her skills while adjusting the hammer position according to the actual changes in the sword.
It wasn't until noon that the dark gray blade finally took shape in the furnace fire.
The new sword is slightly longer than the old one, with a noticeably thicker spine. The blade lacks the transparent sheen of the " Dark Repulser," only flashing faint blue patterns when swirling.
The system classified it as a finished product, but could not transfer it directly to Lin Yuan.
Lisbeth first handed the sword to Kirito. After Kirito completed the transaction and paid for the materials, he handed the physical longsword to Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan gripped the sword hilt.
The sword offered him no bonuses to strength, agility, or accuracy, and its equipment requirements were meaningless. All he could feel was its weight, its sharpness, and the metal's resilience in keeping it straight in his hand.
That's enough.
"Give it a try," Lisbeth said.
Lin Yuan did not use " The Elucidator " or " The Dark Repulser " for testing. He went outside the shop, chose a stone target specifically used for testing weapons, and sheathed his sword at his waist.
Push off with the balls of your feet, then engage your waist, back, and shoulders in sequence.
He used a rapid advancement method derived from the Bone Armor Ape.
The dark gray sword tip lacked any swordplay brilliance, yet it covered several steps in an instant. The stone target split in two, the upper half sliding to the ground, the cut so smooth that the cracks were almost invisible.
The sword blade remained straight.
It didn't even produce any extra tremors.
Lisbeth was stunned for a while before she remembered to check the forging records. The weapon name generated by the system was still a blank string awaiting confirmation.
It doesn't have a name yet.
Lin Yuan sheathed his sword.
"Then let's call it ' Nameless '."
Footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.
Asuna stood by the waterway, looking at the light blue longsword in Kirito's hand, and then at Lisbeth hadn't slept all night and was still standing beside Kirito.
"It seems you've found the materials."
Lisbeth's smile faltered for a moment before returning to normal. She walked over and took Asuna's arm, then proceeded to complain about the two troublesome guests and the White Dragon's lair.
Lin Yuan did not intervene in their conversation.
He simply pressed down on the hilt of the Nameless Sword once more.
From that moment on, he no longer had to worry about his sword breaking before his enemy.