In the end, though, she understood most of what had happened.
Sunny then proceeded to boast about the Memories he had crafted.
And this is the [Green Canteen]. At its core, it is a spatial storage Memory — but not a simple one! Of course, I had to manage its weight first and foremost, just like the Bag of Withholding. But that's not all. I was also able to weave an enchantment that allows it to purify water — it can even desalinate it, albeit slowly. Now, that created a problem of its own — how to separate the purified water, the polluted water, and the byproducts of purification, including salt
Noticing that Nephis was looking at him with an amused smile, Sunny stopped.
What?»
She shook her head lightly.
«It's nothing, Sunny. I'm just seeing another one of your many faces. I've never seen you so enthused about anything, I think.»
Sunny's gaze slipped to her lips. He lingered for a moment.
«I'm sure there was something I was more enthused about.»
Nephis laughed.
«Oh, yes… I felt your enthusiasm quite clearly
Sunny blinked a couple of times.
«What's that supposed to mean?»
Then, he shook his head.
«Well, you're not wrong. We are different, after all, you and I.»
Nephis tilted her head a little.
«Different? How so?»
Sunny hesitated for a few moments, looking at the enchanted canteen in his hand. Then, he offered her a faint smile.
«You were born to a family of warriors. You have inherited swordsmanship from your father, and wielding a sword is both your passion and your calling. I, however… only picked up the sword out of necessity. I've gotten quite good at wielding it, true. But if left alone, I would have much preferred to do something else. Like running a Memory store, writing academic papers, or managing a small restaurant.»
Nephis seemed surprised by his words.
«Really?»
Once again, it looked like she wanted to ask more. But she held herself back, sensing that he wouldn't answer.
Sunny tried to ignore the awkward pause and nodded.
«Sure. I am not a very brave and virtuous person by nature. If anything, my true nature is fifty percent greed and fifty percent hedonism. Oh, and a little bit of spite.»
Neph smiled gently.
«It seemed that you are more remarkable than I thought, then, Master Sunless. Because it takes much more effort to become who you are now while going against your nature.»
She sighed.
«It even makes me feel insecure about my own swordsmanship. After all, as you said, it is not only my calling, but also my inheritance.»
Hearing that, Sunny froze for a moment.
«Right.»
Her inheritance…
He wanted to spend more time with Nephis, but there was something more important than their reunion.
Sunny hesitated a little, then dismissed the [Green Canteen] and said tentatively:
«About that… I think you should talk to Cassie soon. We have discovered something important. As well as something that might be of great value to you, and only you.»