บท 196: The Dark Nightmare... Part-1.

A Day ago, Aaron's dwellings.

Hidden floor.

Ignoring the filthy dark mud that was covering the floor of the hall, Aaron stared at the individual standing in front of him with a look of shock on his face.

"H-how are you still alive… Alverto…" (Aaron)

Alverto, the demon prince, ignored Aaron's shocked tone, his face was hidden under the helmet of his armor. 

"You look quite surprised, Aaron…" (Alverto)

"Didn't you die in the demon general Azazel's execution battle!?" (Aaron)

Hearing Aaron's question, Alverto slowly walked towards the withered 'tree of blood' and said:

"Of course, I didn't die in that battle… I have my ways of retreating safely… hehe, not even an SS-ranker can restrict me if I want to leave…" (Alverto)

The more Alverto said the more shocked Aaron became.

"Y-you escaped unharmed under the nose of that insanely strong human… Ashtel Rex!?" (Aaron)