Golden Lion, sent flying by Dawn's kick, had no time to rage at Dawn's words.
Dawn's kick had struck him squarely in the head, leaving his mind completely blank.
The ship's wheel embedded in his head had never been without consequence. It constantly interfered with his nerves, making him occasionally do foolish things.
Blood filled his mouth. He could no longer remember how long it had been since he was last injured. His face was full of disbelief, but he had no time to voice his thoughts.
Because Dawn's assault had already arrived.
Clang!
Golden Lion twisted through the air, using the famed sword Oto on his right foot to block the attack. Kogaru on his left leg instantly unleashed an enormous sword slash.
Dawn shifted aside to evade the slash. Flames gathered in his hand like a sword, and a pale golden blade nearing white shot straight toward Golden Lion's chest.
Danger! Danger!
Golden Lion's entire body screamed at him as he immediately controlled himself and retreated backward.
The white sword tip merely grazed Golden Lion's chest, but even so, the searing pain made it clear that he had been injured.
He lowered his head and looked at his chest, where the skin had blackened and blistered. His expression darkened.
"It seemed I'd grown careless over these years." Golden Lion panted, his gaze sharpening. "I had nearly forgotten that anyone who cannot always stand before the waves will eventually be swallowed by them!"
Golden Lion looked at Dawn and revealed a ferocious grin. "Brat, thank you for reminding me never to underestimate an enemy who sails the seas.
"I'll kill you with everything I have, brat!!"
"Brat!?" Dawn stepped onto a foothold he had created.
In the next instant, Dawn appeared above Golden Lion in a flash, his black