"Won't you try releasing your Noble Phantasm?"
Although the battle had ended, Gawain did not sheathe Carnwennan. Instead, he pointed it at Li Ye and said loudly, "Since Lord Li Ye intends to join us in subjugating the Lionheart King, you must have a complete understanding of your own strength.
How could you sharpen your blade only when battle is upon you?"
Gawain could tell that Li Ye's strength went beyond this. An even greater power lay dormant within that body.
And the holy sword bestowed by the Lion King had yet to reveal its true radiance.
If things ended here, it would not be what Gawain wished to see.
What Gawain wanted to see was Li Ye giving it his all.
He wanted to see the true power of Li Ye, the newest Red Dragon and the last seat of the Round Table.
"Of course, Lord Li Ye, you may use the Holy Grail's mana as freely as you wish. That is part of your strength as well—"
Gawain flipped his wrist and drove his blade down, plunging Carnwennan straight into the ground.
Release the Sword of Ruin—
Hearing this, Li Ye silently tightened his grip on the hilt and shouted back, "All right! Lord Gawain, I underestimated our battle.
I hope you will not hold back either!"
Seeing how resolute Li Ye's answer was, Gawain broke into a broad smile. "Very good, Lord Li Ye. Then come!"
The second battle was on the verge of erupting!
Sizzle—
Crimson Lightning flickered as Li Ye slowly lowered his stance and assumed a sword stance.
Bang!
Li Ye's figure vanished from the spot in an instant, leaving spiderweb-like cracks spreading across the ground!
Crimson Lightning flashed past, and billowing shockwaves howled outward to either side!
Facing Li Ye's ferocious strike, Gawain