341. Country of Sakura, Cherin and the Seven Holy Swords [112]

As the surrounding air became heavy and oppressive, Von calmly shook his head.

「”The strongest swordsman in the world” Bacchus Valencia, that was a long time ago. Now that you’re suffering from an incurable disease, you can’t even properly manifest your soul dress, let alone your “true soul dress”. You’re basically at death’s door, am I wrong?」

「Seems like you did your research.」Bacchus-san said, seeming amazed.

「You’re not denying it… so the information seems to be true. How unfortunate. You can never beat Barrel Ronelia in your weakened state. Not just that, you won’t be able to stand against even a Seven Holy Sword or an Emperor’s Four Knight.」

「Bararara! This greenhorn brat sure loves running his mouth!」

「Bacchus Valencia. Stop the futile resistance and follow us to the Empire obediently.」

Von stated his request simply as such.

「You understand that, right? In order to achieve true justice, you need “absolute power”. The 100 Million Year Sakura that even Barrel himself admitted to be “invincible” is too much power for an old man at death’s door to handle. …You should feel honored. Because we will make good use of it.」