Chapter 389 - Country of Sakura, Cherin and the Seven Holy Swords [160] (2/2)

「……What?」

「I will kill Deal. If you get in my way, I’ll kill you too, bastard. That’s the end of the story.」

I said, and pointed the tip of the Black Sword at him.

「Haa… I have no other choice if you decide to stand against justice. By my true soul dress, I will make you the cornerstone of peace.」

In the blink of an eye, Von’s spiritual power swelled up tremendously.

「H”ou, it looks like you were not just runnin’ your mouth…」

The tranquil killing intent shooting off of him was reminiscent of a sharpened blade, accompanied by a pressure which pierces the skin and freezes the spine.

Although the true soul dress had not been brought out yet, it was releasing more pressure than〈Hydra〉.

As expected of one of the Seven Holy Swords hailed as the seven strongest swordsman of humanity, it wasn’t just an exaggeration, it seems.

With a sharp glint in his eyes, Von slowly spread both hands.

And then,

「Swim in the Void -〈Sand Whale of Purification〉.」

Small palm-sized whales appeared in the air.

(Tsk, another strange ability…)

The outer skin of the whale was brown. A splendid horn on its head.

But the most important detail, the number was slightly over 100.

I caught one which was floating near me, but it instantly turned into golden sand. The golden sand was scattered away by the wind, and formed into a new whale.

(I see……)

Apparently, this whale is completely abiotic.

Von’s ability is no doubt manipulating sand freely.

「Now, let’s get started.」

His right hand gripped a small sand sword, and his left hand carried a sand shield that covered half his body.

The word “knight” was more suitable than “swordsman” for him.

「It’s my first time facing off against a shield user.」

「Well, it’s going to be your first and last experience. Enjoy it.」

「Ha”h, we’ll see about that!」

In this way, the battle between me and Von Mustang began.