*She listens to the story, nodding thoughtfully along. Her brows rise at the tale of the sword coming through hundreds of years in a whale's belly without rust--it's an interesting claim, if true, certainly. It's also interesting to consider that the tale ends with the sword going back to an ocean god of some kind who apparently makes good on his bargains. She gives a laugh, though, at that final caveat, and decides to needle the "shopkeeper" a little.*
Sorry for the delayed reply.
Oh? How many demons has it made you kill?