In this case, the material's brittleness acted as a boon. With its weak integrity, it allowed for the mana to flow unimpeded. Better! Its high mana conductivity made it easier for Adam to control the enchantment engraving process.
As Durgrim's theories stated, there were no inferior materials, only unknown enchantment methods. Therefore, he developed his own by taking inspiration from his first creation: his puppet.
Gradually, the metal took shape and solidified. Each time its temperature dropped too low, he rushed to the furnace to heat it back before pounding it with love.
Sparks danced with each hammer strike as the metal thinned to take a gorgeous yet rough shape.
Lights and shadows melded on his face, and a grin stretched his lips. The metal became hard to work with. He could feel through his mana that one more strike would cause cracks to threaten its integrity. But his trusted friends from the dream place taught him how to fix the problem.
