Victory or Defeat

Swain's strike sent the Red Earl straight into the ground, leaving behind a bottomless hole.

"That old man can really take a beating. I had to use fifty percent of my strength."

Swain shook out his arm, feeling a dull ache in his shoulder.

He reached into his pocket and took out a piece of candy to eat.

At last, his tense emotions eased. It was enough to get a grasp on his opponent's level of strength.

Though he had never fought Steel Bone Kong, being able to capture the Red Earl was proof of his capability.

This man was truly powerful, at the very least a bit stronger than Kaido.

No wonder there had once been rumors that he alone could stand against the Whitebeard Pirates at the height of their power.

"What a headache. I almost stumbled because of a brat like you." The Red Earl slowly rose into the air and continued confronting Swain.

The arrogance in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by gravity.

However, one of the crimson wings behind his back had already snapped, while the other still swayed.

Swain smiled. "You can still fly with one wing broken? That's certainly novel."

"Hmph! You're taking advantage and still acting smug?"

"I won't go easy on you from here on out!" the Red Earl sneered.

After all, being defeated by someone from the younger generation was humiliating no matter how he looked at it.

Swain snorted. "Your Observation Haki is useless against me now. Without your eyes, no matter how fast you are, you're just a headless fly."

"Besides, I'd like to know why you dare to act but refuse to own up to it!"

The Red Earl did not get angry upon hearing this. He tidied his hair and said, "Refuse to own up to