The Sekirei’s Covenant

"I am the strongest, to seize all victors. Humans and demons—all enemies, I will defeat all who bear hostility. Therefore, I shall break all enemies blocking my path!"

Chanting the activated spirit words, divine power surged out without reserve. Verethragna, who had been exhausted from prolonged intense fighting, suddenly exploded with overwhelming momentum. The various wounds on his body rapidly healed before their eyes.

"Words are light, spirit words are light. Therefore, light, spirit words, become my sword, my blade!"

Even Sora couldn't help but show a shocked expression. As Verethragna chanted the spirit words, the entire surrounding world transformed into a world of swords!

Stuck in the ground, floating in the sky—hundreds of thousands, millions, or even tens of millions? Like Countless stars in the sky, the whole world was filled with golden swords formed by the spirit words!

The endless sword aura and momentum alone sent chills down one's spine!

"The undefeated war god Verethragna's strongest power, the golden sword that slays all! Foolish Sora, don't lose…"

Erica, who had been witnessing the battle from afar, was so nervous that sweat broke out on her palms and forehead. Clenching her hands tightly, she murmured.

At this moment, in front of the girl, the figures of Sora and Verethragna had completely disappeared into the sky. Yet in the girl's cyan eyes reflected a world full of golden swords, as if the sword world existed within her gaze.

"A sword formed from spirit words… no wonder he is the undefeated war god symbolizing victory. The supreme defense of the demon's possession is completely useless now."

With a look of admiration, Sora dispelled the demon possession from his armor, revealing his bloodied true form beneath.

The golden sword, one of the war god's ten great powers, formed from spirit words, can cut through all illusions and essence—even divine beings can be cleaved by it. It is the strongest sword!

A sinister smile curled on his lips. Sora was very fond of this power!

"Ha, Sora, my nemesis, now let me show you my strongest ultimate technique!"

With endless arrogance, the youthful incarnation of Verethragna said to Sora.

This was a duel between warriors, so Verethragna would show no mercy. Giving his all was the greatest respect to himself and his opponent.

At Verethragna's command, thousands of golden swords floated and arranged themselves in the air, all aimed at Sora. With incredible speed, they surged like a rain of swords!

Clang! Clang clang!! Clang clang clang!!!

Feeling his scalp tingle, Sora quickly swung his King's Sword, continuously deflecting one golden sword after another, faster and faster…

"Hahaha… useless, my nemesis, my swords are endless, you cannot block them all!"

Though he fully acknowledged Sora's strength, Verethragna had absolute confidence in his strongest power. The youthful Verethragna moved his mind again, and even more sword rain swept toward Sora.

"Don't lose… don't lose… don't lose…"

Feeling her heart about to burst from tension, Erica clenched her hands so tightly her fingers almost dug into her flesh. Seeing Sora increasingly unable to hold back, a trace of despair rose in her heart.

They had come this far—could it all end in failure?!

No, impossible! That guy had created miracles time and again. How could he fail? He would surely create another miracle!

Her expression firmed again. Erica didn't know why, but her intuition and heart told her that he would once again create a miracle that would shock her and everyone else!

As if to confirm the girl's belief, suddenly, a strange change occurred!

Sora, in the golden sword domain, suddenly stopped defending!

"Hehehe… Dimensional Formation, activate…"

A sinister and evil smile curled on Sora's lips as he activated the power of the Dimensional Formation [Shambhala], another Teigu fused with the King's Sword in the Akame Ga Kill! World.

Centered on Sora, a three-dimensional arrray diagram rapidly expanded throughout the sword domain space!

"What is that ability…?"

Staring in disbelief, though she firmly believed Sora would create a miracle again, Erica could not help but be shocked when witnessing it with her own eyes!

"Impossible…"

Also stunned was the youthful incarnation of the undefeated war god Verethragna, staring at the golden swords piercing his body, his face full of disbelief.

"Dimensional Formation, the ability to freely control space. Verethragna, it's all over!"

Suddenly appearing before Verethragna, Sora pointed his long sword at this invincible eternal god, who had descended to the earth only to seek defeat, and said calmly.

This was a powerful opponent. If Sora hadn't used the power of the Dimensional Formation, he wouldn't have been confident to defeat him with his current strength!

"Is that so? It's all over, I lost, huh…"

Without any resentment or bitterness, the youthful Verethragna smiled with relief.

Exhausted of divine power and pierced through by his own golden swords, he no longer had the strength to continue fighting or maintain this body. The battle was over, ending in his defeat. Soon, he would return to "myth."

"The victor takes all, my nemesis, my closest friend, take it—my power, you deserve to have it!"

Without any heroic sacrifice, Verethragna showed the grandeur of a war god, releasing his divine power, which floated in the air and then shot into Sora's forehead, merging into his body.

"Hm? Isn't power only granted by Pandora's recognition after killing a god?"

Showing a hint of confusion, Sora did not expect Verethragna to do such a thing and asked with a puzzled look.

"My closest friend, are you talking about that woman Pandora? Hahaha… what she gave humans was never the true power of us gods, it was just her own forgery!"

Verethragna answered arrogantly and unrestrainedly, clearly disdainful of Pandora's countererfeit powers given to gods like himself.

"I see…"

Nodding, Sora felt relieved.

In the original story, those who killed gods and were recognized by Pandora would be granted the power of the slain god and become the Demon King of the land.

Though they also possessed great power, compared to the original gods, the god-slayers' use of power had great limitations, and some powerful abilities caused various side effects after use.

Sora had originally thought this was because humans were too weak to bear such great power, but it turned out that Pandora was just selling counterfeit goods!

Thinking of this, Sora felt a strange excitement and thrill rise in his heart. Now that Verethragna had given him his power, it meant Sora could use these powers freely without worrying about limitations or side effects!

Hehe, not bad, not bad. Speaking of which, maybe I am truly a godslayer in the real sense! Not only did I defeat a god, but I also earned their recognition, making them willingly bestow their power upon me!

As for that woman Pandora, hmph, how dare she sell counterfeit goods and the like? One day, if Sora runs into her, he'll thoroughly trample her to avenge those who were deceived!

"Verethragna, you are a worthy opponent. Just as you said before, I will forever keep your name engraved in my heart!"

"Moreover, your power and strength are very important to me now, so I will accept them without hesitation."

Looking deeply at Verethragna, who was pierced through the body by the Golden Sword, Sora performed a warrior's salute, expressing his respect.

"Hahaha… Sora, my nemesis, my dearest friend, you are the strongest person Verethragna has recognized in thousands of years."

"One day, I will descend to the earth again to challenge you. Until then, please remain invincible!"

With a burst of laughter, after saying his final words, Verethragna's body completely collapsed, turning into countless specks of light dust and returning to the "myth."

The Golden Sword Domain disappeared, and Sora's figure reappeared on the battlefield. Clenching his hands and feeling the power and strength of Verethragna merging with his body, Sora knew that he had taken the most crucial step in conquering this world.

Turning his gaze toward Erica not far away, Sora's lips curled into a sinister smile. The battle was over; now it was time to "deal with" this knight girl!