It didn't particularly matter to Zechs if Alley believed him or not. Frankly, considering she'd just been kidnapped to this place, she had a lot of adjusting to do, learning that the various realities operated differently.

His brows raised at the weapon. Rather than looking intimidated - he looked curious.

"Handy," Zechs observed. "A fine piece of craftsmanship."

By his era, beyond those who kept swords for fencing and duels? Most antiquated weapons were kept in museums or within private collections by the wealthy.