"Yes, since you are not sure of your skill with a blade, it acts as a guide. A more confident swordsperson could bend the sword to their will and tap into a different aspect of its power, but that could come with time. It is intended to train its user, in a way. Its bearer should grow in skill over time." It would be a useful sword for anyone to use, except for the danger of falling under Mairon's influence after using it for too long.

"Tell me, did you feel anything of note? Especially anything negative—since the magic of this world is strange to me, I am wary of my work taking on unintentional traits. Any impression you can provide might be useful."