363. Country of Sakura, Cherin and the Seven Holy Swords [134]

「Deal, undo your ability.」I said.

「Arara, what kind of joke is that? Why would I get rid of such pleasant cries? ―More importantly, this is a great opportunity for us to have some fun.」

He said. with an ugly smile.

「……Enough.」

Any more talking would just be a waste of time.

I reached my right hand to the empty space.

「Destroy -〈Zeon〉.」

In response to my call, the true black sword appeared as if tearing through space.

My soul dress appeared more quietly than it has ever before. I gently grasped the condensed darkness in sword-form and slowly moved it in front of my navel.

「Hoh, hohoho! So this is the rumored “Black Sword”! Despite being so far away, I can feel the tremendous “pressure”. Seems like I need to get a little serious…」

Deal held his sword properly for the first time and took a clear fighting stance.

「Here I come.」

「Sure, I am ready.」

After Deal’s short response, I kicked the ground powerfully.

At that moment, an explosive sound reverberated through the air.

「Wha, he disappeared!?」

I stepped deep into Deal’s flank – into the certain kill distance.

「Crap!」

Deal hurriedly moved into a defensive position, but it was too late.

「Sixth Sword – Dark Roar!」

I unleashed a huge slash clad in jet-black darkness at point-blank range.

364. Country of Sakura, Cherin and the Seven Holy Swords [135]

「Bararara! Quite a flashy move, kid!」

「So this is “Special Force” Allen Rodore, huh.」

I heard Bacchus-san and Von’s mutters carried by the wind, but I cut off that information and focused on the enemy in front of me.

「Haa haa… Ha, hahaha… Allen bro, that was quite a slash. I can see now how you managed to cut down Rain. To think you can bring out this much output with just your “normal” soul dress, how scary…」

Having eaten Dark Roar from point-blank range, Deal stood up slowly, while bringing up a very nostalgic name.

His body was deeply carved with a dark red sword wound. Anyone could see that it was a fatal injury.

「You managed to put up your defense at the last second.」

「Well, I was standing on the verge of life and death… so I poured a considerable amount of spiritual power and clad myself in a thick Venom Coat…」

Right before my attack landed, he clad himself in a purple Venom Coat at the very last second and managed to avoid a direct hit.