Episode(58): A sudden shift!, Take it head on!
SOVEREIGN OF DEATH(58)
Not even close!
Even when she used such a powerful move, Mavis had practiced her control of the skill to such an extent that she barely wasted any energy at all!
Comparing her to Renji was like comparing a duck to a swan!
Boom!
Immediately, Sullivan was stunned.
He looked up to see that Mavis was already above him striking down with another dose of lethal sword energy.
The cry of the sword was like an angry beast falling from the heavens!
Sullivan didn't know whether he should laugh or cry.
Hey, can you be a little more reasonable?
Shouldn't you normally be gasping for air right now?
Hey, can you at least follow the script?
But what did Mavis care about some script?
As the protector of the Empire she would never allow a demon to do as he pleased!
The sword slashed down instantly ripping a deep wound in his chest.
However something was different this time.
Yes, Mavis strike was filled with strands of golden light that seeped into Sullivan's flesh making him shout in pain.
At the same time the golden light caused the spurting blood to all dissipate in the air like smoke.
This was Holy power.
It was weaker than Renji's divine power but with Mavis's use of holy power, it did a great deal of damage to Sullivan.
The sword carved deep into his flesh and it was deeper than all the other slashes he had received before.
So much so that even his organs could be seen!
It was a terrifying sight!
At the same time he was sent back a few steps and couldn't help but kneel with a painful expression on his face.
Touching the wound on his chest, Sullivan grimaced.
Dammit!
He never expected to come and suffer such a loss!
If anything, shouldn't it be the hero who made him suffer this loss?
Now he was going to lose to a mere knight captain?
Mavis didn't know what he was thinking.
She only knew it was the best time for her to finish him off and didn't hesitate to make a move.
With a step forward, her figure blurred and she closed the distance between her and Sullivan in an instant.
The next moment she raised her sword high and using all her force she tried to bring it down.
She didn't want to give this demon a chance as she feared they would all die in an instant if the momentum shifted.
Everyone was hopeful, if this continued they would definitely win!
However.
The next moment she was stunned.
Sullivan held his hand up.
Clang!
Black chains appeared from the void over Sullivan's head stopping the sword in its path.
The sword and the chains rubbed against each other producing sparks but neither budged.
Mavis frowned.
At the same time Sullivan looked up with a solemn face filled with anger.
His expression was extremely gloomy as he shouted indignantly.
[Human scourge! I Sullivan will take your head to make up for this shame of mine!!]
Immediately, the black chains stopped resisting the sword.
Instead, they wove around Mavis from the sword wrapping and sealing her entire body so tightly, she couldn't move to escape at all!
At the same time, Sullivan took the opportunity immediately thrusting his hands which had transformed into a sharp claw at her chest.
Mavis tried to break free from the chains but it was no use.
It wasn't just a normal chain but it also seemed to have restricted the flow of mana in her body.
This! There was no escape at all!
Although she could activate mana, she couldn't circulate it at all.
Then!
She didn't bother wasting time since the demons attack was already so close.
Instead, she predicted the area of attack by instinct and activated her mana in her abdomen in a rush.
Although she couldn't circulate her mana, if it was just an instant activation there was no problem.
All she had to do was time the moment when the claw would arrive and activate her mana a few milliseconds earlier.
Even so it was risky and if she calculated wrongly then it was bye-bye world!
A normal person could never do this at all!
Dare to try? Then get ready to cross the river into the afterlife!
Luckily however, at this moment a sword came from the side slashing towards Sullivan's neck.
Weaving through the air like a spinning top, Maria generated momentum and slashed directly at Sullivan's neck with all her force and strength.
[!?]
Sullivan was flustered because of the attack and this moment of wavering caused Mavis to instantly break free of her bindings.
The chains were ripped apart mercilessly as its fragments scattered before dissipating into black particles.
On the other side, Sullivan managed to parry Maria's attack and forced her back, but Mavis attacked instantly not giving him a chance.
Sullivan had no choice but to evade the pincer and retreat.
Nevertheless he was still cut by the attacks.
Even though they weren't deep he was still angry.
This was the first time he was ever placed into such a desperate state in his life!
And it was by humans no less!
Seeing that the princess, Mavis, the Sage and the other nobles were all looking down on him Sullivan's expression twisted.
Soon, a purple arm formed from magical energy emerged from his missing hand.
The new arm caught Maria's sword with ease.
Using his right arm, Sullivan then slammed a backhand strike into her side.
Maria only felt a strong force strike her side nearly knocking all the air from her lungs before Sullivan struck again mercilessly slamming a fist to her stomach.
With a loud 'bang!', she soared through the air like a kite cut from its strings.
At the same time, a sword light emerged behind him and struck down.
The attack was silent and merciless, even so Sullivan still shifted to the side evading the attack as if he had eyes in the back of his head.
Mavis's attack missed and split the ground but she didn't panic and turned before closing the distance again.
[Heh, don't think too highly of yourself human knight!]
Even if she got a few hits in and managed to reduce him to this state.
It was merely because he allowed it!
Sullivan didn't retreat this time and also closed the distance. The moment they were close, fist and sword clashed producing sparks in the air.
The two looked at each other coldly before soon commencing a myriad of attacks too fast for the untrained eye to even see what was happening!
Their figures would flash and each time they emerged sparks would fall like autumn leaves.
Soon, the two parted and retreated.
Sullivan had a grin on his face while Mavis still glanced at him coldly and the two didn't hesitate to close in for the finale of the clash.
Pouring a vast amount of mana into her sword, Mavis slashed and slashed causing the already destroyed hall to become even more unrecognizable.
Even so, none of her attacks landed.
Still with a smile plastered on his face, Sullivan evaded her attacks and at the last moment blocked it with his artificial arm producing a sound as if metal were colliding with metal.
[Kuku….What's wrong miss knight? Is this all your 'resolve' is worth?]
He grinned.
[If that's the case then I must say, your drive is weak!]
Mavis gritted her teeth hearing his words.
She wanted to retort but the next moment she could only shift her head to the side.
Boom!
A shockwave exploded through the air and locks of her hair that were still floating at the side were pierced through by the black chain that shot by.
A small line cut from her cheek and blood trickled down.
[Ah! You dodged that huh]
Sullivan chuckled in a teasing tone.
Sullivan didn't even give her time to respond as his jumped back and grabbed the black chain from the middle.
Since it had already passed by, Mavis gave no heed to the chain and shot to flank Sullivan. Although the black chain that could suppress her strength was dangerous, so long as she wasn't wrapped around by it she had no need to worry.
What was more terrifying was losing the momentum in this battle!
Mavis closed the distance with a quick stride and attacked with a great force that was sure to cause damage.
But, Sullivan instead of being anxious grinned. He lowered his body slightly and crouched under the attack.
At the same time, he forcefully tugged the black chains as it flew back from the forceful tug. Mavis also noticed the black chains flying back but was too late.
Before she could even react the chain wrapped tightly around her two wrists.
Mavis opened her eyes wide.
At this moment she could only create some distance!
However would Sullivan allow it?
His body flashed and in the next moment Mavis was already wrapped from neck to toe in the black chains.
[Hahaha! Better clench your teeth!]
Heave Ho!
With a forceful spin of his body, Sullivan sent Mavis flying through the air.
She couldn't even access her mana so the moment she was sent flying she was doomed to suffer.
Boom!
Mavis crashed heavily into the wall coughing a mouthful of blood at the same time.
Maria who saw this scene looked helpless.
She had only just slightly recovered from the two attacks but even now she could feel the pain in her abdomen.
It was like a vengeful ghost that would attack every breath she took!
It seriously hurt!
The sage too was trying to recover his mana and the noble that was fighting alongside them was somewhere in the rubble.
As things stand, the situation really wasn't looking too good!
She ignored the pain and stood up.
Now wasn't the time to agonize about the pain.
In such a situation if she didn't raise her sword high she was most likely, no definitely going to die!
If that was the case then this much pain, she could deal with it if it meant surviving for just a single second more!
With resolve and determination in her eyes, Maria stood up.
From the side, the sage saw her and decided to create an opening that they could capitalize on to make a final attempt!
Even if it was futile.
Watching this, Sullivan's dark expression changed slightly and he started laughing.
[KUHAHAA!! As I thought, it was indeed the correct choice to crash the party!]
The sage thought that Sullivan had gone delusion from the countless attacks, but he was wrong!
Sullivan wasn't going crazy, rather he was having a blast!
He was having a blast.
All the damage that was done to him made his blood boil instead.
Soon, Sullivan stopped laughing and furrowed his brows.
[??? This mana…. just what tricks are you hatching sage]
Demons were born with greater mana sensitivity than humans.
As a result even a lazy demon would be good at magic and didn't need to work hard at all.
The moment the magic was used, Sullivan had sensed it and looked over.
[heh]
The sage scoffed.
He was shocked, however his opponent had managed to take on so many strong opponents at once so he calmed down afterwards.
He chuckled and looked at Sullivan playfully then spoke.
[What? Wanna know?]
The sage grinned.
Deep down he was glad that Sullivan couldn't tell what he was doing but on the outside he kept up an arrogant front.
[Don't be in a hurry now. You'll know what it is sooner or later when you open your eyes in hell!]
Mana resonated with his words and a deep howl like a giant beast descending the mountains echoed through the space.
Magical energy surged like a storm and soon a magical circle took form around Sullivan trapping him in the middle.
Sullivan raised a brow.
[hoh?]
[You can pull off such means?]
He glanced at the magic circle, curiosity filled his eyes as he asked with a strange expression.
[So, this is your trump card?]
It was indeed worthy of being called a final curtain caller, but Sullivan could only shake his head in the face of this attack.
Did the sage truly think this would work?
Well then, shouldn't he go along with the script if that was the case?
He grinned and stood straight on the spot.
[Very well, Sage! I shall take it head on as you wish! Show me the power of the Sage, the most powerful human of the current Era!]