Cassian wiped sweat from his brow, looking up at him with a frown. "Because I'm not strong enough yet?"
Julius shook his head. "No, it's because you don't have sword intent yet."
Cassian blinked, confused. "Sword intent?"
"Yes," Julius replied, resting the flat of his sword on his shoulder. "Sword intent isn't just about swinging a blade. It's about understanding the sword—what it is, what it can do, and how it becomes part of you. Until you master a sword technique and understand it deeply, you won't be able to channel your Domain into the blade. It's like trying to fill an empty vessel with energy when you don't even know its shape."
Cassian looked down at his sword, frustration giving way to thoughtfulness. "So, what do I do?"
