Deep despair, and incomparably high spirits.
Shigure Tendo felt both at the same time.
There was a tremendous contrast between them, yet they coexisted in this moment. This was truly wondrous.
Shigure didn't feel any fear of death at all as he watched his companions being executed one by one and his enemies getting more and more excited. Instead, he was immersed in this wondrous feeling, in an indescribable state.
Finally, it was his and Keimi Umetani's turn.
"Tendo-san, may I ask what your last words are?"
Rota appeared calm on the surface as he asked this question. However, he was actually on guard inside.
That was because this Tendo Family disciple had killed a total of seven of his companions before he was defeated!
These seven Revenge Alliance members had all been killed by melee combat. Even with his powerful new power, it was difficult for him to resist against this Tendo Family disciple's swordsmanship. This was evident just how powerful he was.
The Tendo Family was clearly a Yin Yang Master family. Why was this Tendo Family disciple's swordsmanship so powerful? Why did he have a deeper martial arts cultivation than all the disciples of the three main samurai families!?
Rota was quite confused about this. After he defeated and captured Tendo Family disciple with a long-range attack, he questioned him about this.
The answer he received was … "I don't know."
This Tendo Family disciple's expression was quite calm when he said this … or perhaps he was expressionless. He didn't show any negative emotions such as resistance, unwillingness, anger, or hatred. His expression was completely different from the other defeated disciples. He didn't show any fear or despair at all.
Even now, he was still like this.
Even though he was kneeling on the ground and personally witnessing the other disciples being executed, he still had a calm and calm expression.
Could it be that there was some mental or physical problem that caused him to only have such an expression?
It didn't matter if there was any problem … That should have been the case, but Rota sensed danger. He felt that this Tendo Family disciple was probably still hiding something, which was why he remained vigilant and on guard.
While the other Revenge Alliance members were all excited to the max, Shigure still maintained his calm.
"Umetani-san …" Shigure looked at the girl beside him.
"Shigure -sama …" Keimi's body was trembling with tears in her eyes.
"I'm sorry that I can no longer protect you."
"Please don't apologize, Shigure -sama … Although it was only for a short time, I'm truly fortunate to be serving someone like you." The girl smiled with tears in her eyes.
Shigure kept his promise and did his best to protect her. He didn't have his subordinates act as shields or bring up the rear like the others.
Although it would be quite despairing if she were to die in such a place while she was still young, she still.
Rota was rendered speechless.
The few noblemen who had been executed earlier had all revealed their ugly expressions. In contrast, this scene was especially touching, so much so that the excited crowd became a little quieter.
Just as everyone thought that the Tendo Family disciple would say something else and act out a scene of deep emotion before his death, he retracted his gaze and closed his eyes.
Everyone misunderstood, including Keimi Umetani.
When Shigure said "I can't protect you anymore", he didn't mean that he would die together with Keimi.
Instead, it meant, "I'm going to use a power that exceeds my 'full power', so I won't be able to take care of you!"
Rota was the first to sense that something was off.
Everyone then saw that the black hands that were tightly binding the Tendo Family members suddenly transformed into black mist!
Just as everyone was astonished, Rota immediately reacted and used his power to suppress Seiji!
However, the black fog around the opponent suddenly increased, and it was extremely thick, dispelling his power!
What happened!?
There was no time to think. Rota turned around and swung his longsword at full power. However, there was a loud smashing sound in the mist. Rota's sword was completely immobilized.
"Kill him!!!"
Rota shouted loudly as he sensed danger. He immediately abandoned his longsword and tried to retreat. However, a silver beam of light shot out of the mist and pierced straight towards his heart!
* Shing … *
Rota did his best to retreat. He also used his personal barrier to barely dodge and block this attack. He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat!
The Revenge Alliance members immediately attacked upon hearing Rota's order!
A dense barrage of Mana Bullets and all sorts of spells shot into the black mist. However, none of them had any effect. It was as if the black mist was devoured.
The black mist then began to move. It suddenly approached the Revenge Alliance members and sucked one person into it. There was the sound of slashing and a pained scream. Then, a human body that had been sliced in half flew out!
"Don't let it get near you!!" Rota shouted again.
The Revenge Alliance members speedily scattered. However, the black mist was even faster and chased after several people in a row.
"Stop!! Otherwise, I'll kill her!!! "Rota prepared a spell and aimed it at the unconscious Keimi Umetani.
However, the black mist didn't stop at all.
Rota shouted again, but the result was the same.
Long-range attacks didn't seem to have any effect on this black mist at all. Anyone who got near it would die. It was impossible to engage in melee combat!
The Revenge Alliance members felt fear.
They did their best to dodge. Some even ran into houses. However, the black mist would still catch up to them. That was because the black mist was increasing in speed. Not only that, it could shoot out black hands to obstruct its target's movement!
Rota didn't dare to use his spell on Keimi Umetani. That was because he had a premonition that if he really killed this girl, he would definitely be killed as well. It would be impossible for him to escape!
What was with this Tendo Family member's current state!? How was he supposed to defeat him again!?
He didn't know … he would have to ask the Alliance leader!!
Should he fight, or flee? Rota was faced with a choice.
The Revenge Alliance members kept screaming in pain.
Just a moment ago, they were the executioners. They killed all the noblemen who were powerless to resist. They never expected that they would become prey in the next moment. They were unable to resist at all as they were hunted down.
Rota instinctively made a choice when the black mist turned around and started approaching him.
He canceled his spell, turned around, and fled at full speed!
He no longer paid attention to the screams behind him. He only wanted to flee as quickly as possible and get as far away from that terrifying existence as possible.
He would ask the Alliance leader for advice. He would only counterattack after learning how to deal with the black mist.
* Whoosh … * After running for some distance, Rota suddenly tripped over something and flew into the air.
Rota: "!?"
Rota fell awkwardly onto the ground and rolled several times before crashing into an electric pole and stopping.
He tripped over at a critical moment while running for his life? Something so foolish had actually happened to him!?
For a moment, Rota began to doubt himself. However, he soon discovered that he hadn't tripped over anything. Rather, his legs had become stiff!
"Why …?"
Rota did his best to move his legs, but it was useless.
Then, his arms also became stiff. His shoulders, neck, head … Soon, his entire body was unable to move. He couldn't even make a sound!
Why was this happening!?
He wanted to ask, but he was unable to do so. He could only watch as the black mist rapidly approached him.
Rota's fear reached its limit. Many things flashed through his mind as he desperately tried to struggle. However, this only caused his body to tremble. Tears flowed out of his eyes, and his vision became hazy.
'Impossible … Why is this happening … Don't come over … I don't want to die …'
Rota was forced to witness his own impending death … Daikawa experienced everything that the noblemen who had just been executed had experienced.
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