It takes a Soul point every thirty minutes if Alex utilizes his skill to store his blades. Sure, he has more than enough SE to keep the blades by his side for a long time, but Alex decided otherwise. He didn't desire to go below the upper limit.
That's why he was holding only two swords, hung on either side of his waist and the rest of them were back in his room. Not like Alex solely needed to rely on every sword to fight. And if he really does, then Alex is seriously flawed as a swordsman.
Following the girl, who seemed rather silent compared to the first time they met, Alex walked out of the mansion.
However, the streak of silence was soon broken, as Rebecca asked, "You must be baffled by the sudden revelation, no?"
Alex shortly responded, "Kind of."
Rebecca slowed her pace until she was walking beside him before she asked, "And you must be hating me for forcing a bond on you?"
"Certainly," Another short answer but held conviction.