She couldn't be sure, but something like that would not be an unfamiliar situation. Being a Saint meant having a strong effect on people, and it was especially true for her.
That said, at least Master Sunless had enough decorum and composure to hide his feelings. They didn't seem to be of the distasteful kind, either, although there was such an element, as well. Of course, there was.
'He's a healthy man, after all.'
Accustomed to such things, Nephis did not hold it against him.
In fact... she might have felt a tiny bit... pleased with that reaction.
'It seems my soul is recovering faster, this time?'
Feeling anything was already a good sign.
Eventually, Master Sunless spoke:
"If that is the case, then there are three ways for me to make a sword for you, Lady Nephis."
She tilted her head slightly.
"Oh?"
He nodded.
"The first way is the most straightforward. I can take an already existing Memory and alter it to fit your needs. That method is the easiest, but also the most limited."
Nephis raised an eyebrow.
Cassie had not told her that Master Sunless was proficient enough to alter Memories granted to Awakened by the Spell, not just create his own. Even among the enchanters of Valor, that was a rare skill... in fact, he didn't know anyone except for Anvil himself who was capable of that feat.
And the young enchanter called it the easiest.
The charming young man, meanwhile, continued:
"The second way is to create a Memory from scratch. That would take longer, and would require me to use both suitably potent materials and soul shards of a high Rank. Of course, the result would be much more lethal. Your current weapon, the Kinslayer... I am confident that I can forge something just as deadly, given enough time."
Nephis was impressed. Her sword was a Transcendent Memory of the Seventh Tier, and an exceptionally powerful one at that. Strangely enough, it was as powerful as many Supreme weapons were... but, of course, Master Sunless would not know that. While the name of her sword and its Rank were well known, very few people had detailed information about it.
It was more or less a military secret.
Still, it was quite remarkable for an Ascended to be confident in creating a top-tier Transcendent weapon.
It seemed that he was supremely competent in his craft.
Being one herself, Nephis liked competent people.
"What is the third way?"
He smiled softly.
"The third way is the longest, and the hardest as well. It would require a lot of effort... from both of us, actually, not just from me. We will also have to spend a lot of time together. But if I succeed, the resulting Memory will be truly powerful."
Nephis took a sip of cold water, suddenly feeling invigorated.
She lingered for a moment, then asked evenly.
"How powerful, exactly?"
Master Sunless looked at her seriously, his smile dimming.
After a short pause, he said with a hint of sober ambition in his pleasantly melodious voice:
"...Powerful enough to kill a god, I'd say.”