Chapter 133: The Terrifying Power of Justice

Chapter 133: Chapter 133: The Terrifying Power of Justice

Yavira’s expression changed dramatically. She swiftly raised her dagger to block Vili’s oncoming Iron Sword.

CLANG!

The rust-covered Iron Sword clashed with the exquisite dagger in Yavira’s hand.

A small nick appeared on Yavira’s dagger, yet not a single flake of rust fell from Vili’s Iron Sword.

Of course, this wasn’t because Vili’s Iron Sword was made of some incredible material. In fact, it was just something he’d swiped from the last Pirate Gang he encountered.

This astonishing effect was due to the extremely high quality of Vili’s Middle Level Fighting Spirit, which had greatly enhanced the Iron Sword.

"Why..."

The moment the dagger and Iron Sword sprang apart, a look of bewildered terror surfaced on Yavira’s face.

In that instant, Yavira felt an inexplicable power from Vili’s Iron Sword invade her mind.

At that moment, Yavira grew dazed. Without warning, images from her past flashed through her mind.

Bodies in pools of blood, wailing children, the spreading flames of war...

These were all scenes she had witnessed while leading the Shell Pirate Gang.

Normally, Yavira would have been accustomed to such things. Her cold heart had long been unmoved by any tragedy. Yet, as these images surged forth, her heart suddenly clenched, and an inexplicable dread began to fill her.

"Hm?"

Vili was about to press the attack when he suddenly noticed a flash of fear in Yavira’s eyes, even in the middle of combat.

She seemed dazed for a moment, her movements faltering.

’So this is the Hanged Man’s Power of Justice...’

A trace of pleasant surprise appeared in Vili’s eyes.

According to the memories bestowed by the Title Attribute Panel, when facing a person of sin, the Power of Justice would automatically pass judgment on their conscience. It would plunge them into the cruelty of their own wickedness and the agony of guilt, making it impossible for them to escape as their will was slowly eroded.

Just by imbuing his Iron Sword with the Power of Justice, Vili had managed to make Yavira lose her composure for a moment. If he were to radiate the power directly and form a field of Justice, all enemies in the vicinity would be overwhelmed.

And the current limit of Vili’s field of Justice was ten meters!

’According to the memories, as my strength increases, the Power of Justice will grow stronger. A High Level Hanged Man could make a sinner break down and surrender just by activating their field of Justice, without even lifting a finger. They might even commit suicide, unable to bear the torment of their own conscience...’

Vili was getting his first real taste of the Power of Justice’s terrifying might.

For those mired in sin, it was their natural bane.

The corner of Vili’s mouth twitched upward. This time, he didn’t just imbue his Iron Sword with the Power of Justice; he activated his field of Justice.

"I..."

Drenched in a cold sweat, Yavira had just shaken herself free from that momentary trance. She was about to counterattack when she suddenly found herself plunged back into those unbearable memories.

Fragmented, bloody images flashed before Yavira’s eyes: twisted faces, gory, severed hands, grotesquely bulging eyeballs...

For the first time, Yavira realized just how cowardly she truly was.

’No!’

Yavira wrestled for control of her will and bit down hard on the tip of her tongue.

The pain and the taste of blood in her mouth allowed Yavira to break free from that prison of fear once more.

"You... you’re not a Knight..."

Yavira was trembling, her hair drenched in cold sweat. She looked at Vili, a fear emanating from the very depths of her soul in her eyes. "You’re... a Hanged Man!!"

Yavira had heard the name of this Extraordinary Profession even before she became a Pirate.

But members of this Extraordinary Profession were extremely rare. She had only heard of them, never met one. Now, however, she was experiencing the terror of the Hanged Man firsthand.

Seeing Yavira in this state, Vili felt a slight twinge of regret.

He wasn’t pitying Yavira, but lamenting that his Power of Justice was still not strong enough.

His Power of Justice was at the level of a One-Engraving Hanged Man, which corresponded to the power of a Junior Knight. Since Yavira was a Middle Knight, he couldn’t completely suppress her.

If Vili were a Two-Engraving Hanged Man, his power would have been enough to crush her. As a One-Engraving Hanged Man, however, it was slightly insufficient.

Of course, if Vili were only a One-Engraving Hanged Man, he wouldn’t be able to win even if he could affect Yavira’s will; the gap in their strength was just too great. But Vili was an anomaly. He possessed two Extraordinary Powers at once. He used the Power of Justice as a support ability to influence Yavira, while his Knight’s Power served as his primary combat ability, keeping her completely suppressed.

This was the first time Vili had tasted the sweet benefits of having a dual profession.

"No, that’s not right..."

Yavira’s expression was vacant, then it became shocked and terrified. "That power just now, that was definitely Knight’s Power... You... you’re also a Knight! You’re a Hanged Man and a Knight!"

Yavira finally understood the truth.

A wave of panic washed over her. ’Two Extraordinary Professions... controlled by the same person? What kind of talent is that?’

"You’re right."

Since he had already tested the effects of the Power of Justice, Vili had no reason to delay any longer.

Delay invites complications. He needed to finish off Yavira quickly.

With a light step, Vili’s body flickered, and he instantly appeared before Yavira, Iron Sword in hand.

"No!!"

Yavira let out a blood-curdling scream, but the secret room was too well-sealed and isolated for anyone to hear her.

SLICE!

Yavira’s throat was slit open.

A line of red blood appeared on the wall.

In the instant she died, the faces of the dead still floated in her mind.

"That’s taken care of..."

Vili frowned.

He had killed Yavira, and Casli was dead, but that couldn’t change the fact that Blue Whale Town was destroyed.

But this was no time for sighs.

Without hesitating, Vili expertly cut off Yavira’s head, and then Casli’s. He then stripped off Casli’s outer coat, wrapped the two heads inside, tied it into a bundle, and fastened it to his waist.

These two heads were of extraordinary value.

But Vili wasn’t just after the reward. Bringing these two heads back would also be a way of answering to Blue Whale Town.

After finishing, Vili didn’t bother cleaning up the scene and left the secret room directly.

He retraced his steps, avoided the patrolling Guards, and returned to the seaside where Dabbit had fallen.

After scanning his surroundings and seeing no one, Vili plunged into the sea. He swam submerged for ten minutes before returning to his fishing boat.

And so, a small fishing boat set a slow course for Blue Whale Town.

None of the Pirates on the island knew that their revered leaders now lay dead in some narrow corner.