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.