378. Country of Sakura, Cherin and the Seven Holy Swords [149]


    (What… is this!?)


    Deal should barely be able to stand after taking a direct hit from Dark Shadow.


    (But… why is he giving off such a powerful “pressure”!?)


    I raised my guard more than ever and gripped the black sword tightly.


    The next moment,


    「Rise -〈Hydra〉!」


    Sludge-like purple substance emerged from Deal’s whole body, which eventually turned into a giant dragon with nine heads.


    「Wha…」


    Evil spiritual power that caused nausea just by looking at it.


    I have crossed swords with many formidable enemies so far.


    Dodriel, Zack, Fu, Rain, Gregor – Every single one of them had a terrifying ability.


    (But the one in front of me right now is… different…)


    Deal’s power was clearly different in nature from any I’ve faced in the past.


    「N-No way, is this–」


    Before I could finish my words,


    「–”True soul dress”. Only those who have mastered their soul dress to the absolute limit can reach it. The true soul dress is the pinnacle of a swordsman.」


    Before I realised, Deal was standing right next to me.