Tick-tock!
Gilgamesh made a sharp sound with his wine glass, drawing the attention of everyone around. His gaze turned dignified as he spoke, "Dear guests, I interrupt your conversations for something very special that I have prepared for Eris, my fiancée!"
As soon as they heard these words, everyone fell silent, their eyes turned towards where they were standing, eagerly awaiting what was about to happen.
Gilgamesh, for the moment, merely continued to speak, "As you have all noticed, this ceremony is very special as we announce my engagement. But there is something different, and it's this combat platform, where, of course, Eris will demonstrate her sword skills by facing me."
Ooohhh!
The spectators let out sounds of admiration and astonishment, while some of them appeared very excited to witness a duel between fiancés, especially when swords were involved.
"Noble etiquette is something simple yet unique, special, and superior. If you ask me, I would say that nobility is about values and education, dignity, and, obviously, pride. Very few possess it, but I believe you all do." Gilgamesh lied to their faces as his venomous words pierced the consciousness of each spectator.
"That's why I wanted to make this ceremony special. Eris is an incredible swordswoman, and I am confident that she will become a future Sword Goddess. That's why such an incredible woman in the future will need a sword that matches her caliber." Gilgamesh looked at everyone and, after summoning Medusa, she appeared with a long wooden box surrounded by magical runes as protection.
Those who were impressed by Medusa's exquisite appearance lost themselves a little in Gilgamesh's words. After all, the speed with which she moved and those eyes covered by a black cloth were worthy of admiration.
"This sword is special, containing within it an immensely destructive power, and I can say with complete certainty that it is unparalleled among slim swords." Gilgamesh opened the wooden box, and at that moment, a scarlet sword was revealed to the captivated audience.
Gilgamesh's red sword is a visually stunning work of art. Its blade, an intense red like blood, appears to be made of an unknown material that mysteriously gleams. Along the length of the blade, there are relief engravings of ancient runic symbols that seem to come to life when the weapon is wielded.
The sword's hilt is forged from a dark, polished metal that contrasts impressively with the red blade. On the pommel, an embedded crystal shines with a radiance similar to that of a ruby, emitting that same red aura when the sword is held by its intended owner.
When the sword is unsheathed, the gleam of the edge and the glow of the crystal on the pommel come together in a display of supernatural power. Anyone can see it; this sword is an unmatched jewel in both beauty and lethality, capable of capturing the imagination of anyone privileged enough to see it.
"My gift, Eris, this sword will accompany you for the rest of your life. One of my most beautiful and special swords, as it can only be wielded by a woman and thus unleash all its power." Gilgamesh had prepared this gift for weeks; he had wanted to find a dragon, but he discovered that those lizards couldn't be tamed so easily.
Of course, he had considered other aspects such as feeding and maintenance. Undoubtedly, having such a large beast was not something a child could take care of, especially with the events that were about to unfold.
"This sword is absolutely beautiful..." Eris held it with her right hand, and unlike its appearance, it weighed nothing. At the same time, the mysterious strength that filled her body somehow told her that the sword in her hands was very special and mysterious.
"It has very mysterious powers and is an unparalleled treasure. I will teach you to control it completely in the coming months," said Gilgamesh as he looked at Eris's excited smile.
"Are you ready to try it out?"
Upon hearing this question, Eris nodded and sheathed her sword in the exquisite scabbard. This sword was held by Medusa, who was by her side, and with a wave of her hand, Eris's dress was cut into many pieces.
"Unbelievable!"
"What is she doing?"
Many didn't understand what was happening, but when the clothing under Eris's dress was revealed, everyone understood that this had been prepared in advance, and the combat they had been talking about would happen without having to make any prior preparations.
Eris's training clothes, which she always wore underneath her dress, were there, so after getting rid of that annoying dress, she stretched comfortably. Her sheathed sword was immediately adjusted by Medusa, who had given her the sword.
In just a few moments, she was ready to give a demonstration in a battle with Gilgamesh.
On his side, Gilgamesh held a simple sword of the same size as Eris's and prepared to put on a great show. Compared to a boring dance, this was much better for both him and Eris, who was the host of this ceremony.
"Don't hold back, Eris; there will be a barrier to protect the guests, so there won't be any problems with collateral damage," said Gilgamesh, smiling arrogantly.
"You're as confident as ever. If you keep that up when facing me, someday you'll lose," Eris smiled excitedly about this battle.
All the spectators directed their gazes to the center of the combat platform, immersed in this strange but intriguing presentation. Some wanted to see how strong Eris Greyrat was, and others wanted to know what Gilgamesh's fighting style was like, as he claimed to be the strongest.