"I didn't expect you to destroy my sand ball with just one swing. ....... You really have a ridiculous output.

　I'm not sure if you'll be able to find a way to get the best out of it.

I'm not sure what to make of this. It's very different from what I've been told, but it's incredibly powerful. No wonder the Barrel-Roneria is wary.
He held his sword at arm's length and looked at me as if he was inspecting me.

　And then - Deal, who was being held by his side, began to move slowly.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of where you're going.

"Deal, I don't know about your excessive desire for destruction. ＜I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　Fong said, and threw Diehl carelessly.

(...... That piece of trash is already starting to heal, isn't it?

　( That piece of trash is already starting to heal.) The gaping hole in his torso - the blood pouring out of it - had already stopped.
　I'm sure that the resilience is a characteristic of the spirit core of the Nine Headed Dragon (Hydra).
　He's as stubborn as a cockroach.

(Anyway, what happened to Bacchus? ......?)

　When I looked back, there he was, breathing hard, his right hand clutching the earth.
　The left hand, with its veiny veins, is clenched around his heart, and fresh blood is dripping from the edge of his mouth.

(...... seizure, huh?)

　It would be impossible to continue fighting with that look.

　After I finished my quick assessment of the situation.

"--Allen-Rhodle. Would you like to join us?

　Von suddenly made a suggestion that made no sense to me.

"The power you've shown is admirable. It would be a shame to lose your life here. ...... It would be a global loss, no exaggeration.

　He doesn't wait for my response, he just starts talking about whatever he wants.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but ...... I'm strong. I'm much stronger than Deal, who's rolling around behind me.

　Von, with a fearless smile on his face, speaks plainly.

I assure you. You will never defeat me if you are inexperienced. Crossing swords here and now would be nothing more than suicide. Then what do you think?　Join us and do the right thing.

What's all this rambling?

...... What?

Deal kills. And I'll kill you for interfering. That's the end of the story.

　I forcibly ended the conversation and thrust the tip of the black sword at him.

I'm not going to let you get away with this. I'm not sure what to make of it.

　I could see the spiritual power he wore swelling up quickly.

"Well, it looks like you're not all talk. ......

　The tranquil killing intent reminded me of a sharpened blade, and the pressure that pierced my skin sent chills down my spine.
　Even though it hasn't been deployed yet, the pressure was more than that of a nine-headed poisonous dragon (hydra).

　As expected of the strongest swordsman the Holy Knight boasts of--the Seven Holy Swords. He's got a big mouth.
　Fong's eyes were blazing, and he slowly opened his hands.

　And the next moment.

"Swim through the void, whale of purgatory.

　A small whale the size of your palm floats up into the air.

(d*mn, they've come up with something strange again. ......)

　The whale's outer skin was brown and it had a magnificent single horn on its head.
　The whale's outer skin was brown and it had a magnificent single horn on its head, and more importantly, it had more than a hundred of them.

　If you plucked one that was just drifting nearby, it would quickly turn into golden sand, which would be blown away by the wind and form a new whale a short distance away.

(I see. ......)

　Apparently, these whales are all non-living.
　Phong's power is undoubtedly to manipulate the sand at will.

"Now then, shall we begin?

　In his right hand he held a small sword of sand, and in his left a shield of sand that half covered his body.
　His appearance would be better described as a knight than a swordsman.

This is the first time I've gone toe-to-toe with a shield-bearer.

"I see. It will be your first and last experience. Enjoy it as much as you can.

"Ha, that's a good one ......!

　And so began the mortal combat between me and Von Mustang.