The Labyrinth of Bonds They enter the Labyrinth of Bonds and locate the sword, which possesses intelligence and explains he can only be wielded by people with strong bonds of friendship. Sword is disappointed they plan to sell him. Removing Sword activates a golem made of liquid Nano machines that cannot be damaged. Nick manages to activate Sword’s blade, yet Sword is confused Nick’s friendship bonds aren’t strong enough to activate him fully. Nick falls to a lower floor and Curran rescues him. Curran explains to Nick she kept the necklace to remind her of Kalios, but it kept her stuck in the past so Nick breaking it helped her move on. Their reconciliation fully activates Sword, fusing them into one body. With their combined power the golem is destroyed. They give Sword to the guild for the bounty, only to reveal it was a weaker copy from a nearby storeroom and Sword, now calling himself Bond, has joined their team as an androgynous young man...