@Erokotei Haven't read the LN in some time, but where I left off was several arcs ahead of this, and
at least up to that point, she did not know. I do think she was on the verge of finding out, but hadn't yet. Might have just been a red herring though.
Almost done with Jimina/God of War tourney arc. Can't wait for the next one which is my second fave so far.
"I guess I'll have to show you my true sword.", he said in page 18. In the WN, it's explained that he lengthened his sword originally to match Beatrix's longsword but reverted back to its regular form to get serious. It's not that his sword can't "reach", it's just that it's not his regular weapon.