Perhaps that skull-faced man isn't the Death God.
But better safe than sorry, and be prepared for the worst.
"That Death God Randolph does not belong to any school in particular, he's a self-styled warrior."
"Self-styled?"
"Indeed, no set style. He would do anything for victory."
In other words, like Ruijerd?
I'm no good against someone like that.
"But his best skill is [Sword of Bewitching]."
Sword of Bewitching.
I can imagine from the name alone.
A skill like Engetsu Sappou. [1]
"[Sword of Bewitching] is a meld of [Sword of Luring] and [Sword of Hesitation]."
"What do they each do?"
"[Sword of Luring] entices an enemy to attack when he should retreat. [Sword of Hesitation] forces an enemy to retreat when he should attack."
Eh?
I don't get it.
"In battle, he manipulates the opponent, making him attack when he shouldn't, defend when he shouldn't. It messes with your timing, so be prepared."
"But I don't really know what I'm supposed to do then, hearing that."
"Attack when you thought to guard, guard when you thought to attack. But there are also times to defend, and times to attack."
How rhetorical.
Confusing.
"Don't let his theatrics get to you, just overpower him."
In that case, then Orsted can go take care of him.
I briefly entertained that precocious thought, before shooing it away.
Orsted is heading to Kingdom of Dragon King.
"Can I overpower him..."
"He's fifth on the Seven Great World Powers, so he's master class, and has plenty of counters against magic. A difficult opponent indeed... but a man long absent from the battlefield. Right now, he's probably a distant second to any of the heads of three great sword styles. Once you figure out [Sword of Bewitching], understand how it works, and steady your resolve, even you should suffice against him."
Really?
Honestly, I don't have any confidence against someone of God Rank.
But I did beat North Emperor Auber that time, so maybe I can. Probably?