Vakin's instincts had been honed in the many battles that he has had for over a century now. So he knew that he was in terrible danger.
Yet, there was nothing that he could do other than brace himself for the impact by making sure that his Copper Skin and Bones were fully activated.
The red blade in the sky fell to the ground like a flash of thunder. But instead of the white light seen before the sound of thunder, there was a red flash of light.
Everyone could see this red flash of light. It dyed the world for a brief instant. Then there was nothing else but a shower of blood.
Vakin had been split in half. He was cut cleanly by the guillotine from his neck, through his chest, and down to his crotch. Even his souls were severed, so he was instantly dead in body and soul.
