I rolled my eyes at his imperious tone and did as he said. “I thought you wanted to show me liquid steel.” “You’ll have to imagine that part. A few days ago, Sister Clove helped me heat the metal until it was pure liquid, then poured the liquid into a form and cooled it before starting to shape it. I’ve already refined the tip, but I need to add the bevel. Hold it steady.” He hammered the glowing orange metal, starting at the tip and working along the edge. “See how it glows? Think of it this way. Fire is at its heart, even when it has cooled and hardened. Without heat, there would be no
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