As the body remained still in the forest path Prescott's conclusion was proven to be more and more correct.  As time passed, that probably would not startle the naïve princess.

What likely would was how the sword's shine increased just slightly as the woman observed it.  As the glow increased to an eventually blinding level, it would suddenly subside.  The sword that remained would be a greatsword, but it would be what the princess would consider to be the ideal combination to create a combination of elegance while having a slightly righteous appearance.

The obvious expense and even the unnatural glow were not what made this sword unusual.  It was rather how it shook slightly in place - it wasn't going anywhere anytime soon, but it would likely surprise those around it in an unusual phenomenon. A male voice would echo in the head of the princess.  [color=lightblue]"Your highness, the guard is correct in their statement."[/color]  The voice that spoke was that which would be expected from a man who had seen the darkest of days and yet still had some earnest goodness somehow persevering.  [color=lightblue]"However there is no bandit to accost you - he reigned victorious in the battle he fought."[/color]