"No—"
The Black Water Lord struggled endlessly in the hazy space, as if being dragged into a deep whirlpool, unable to break free.
With a mournful cry, the massive pitch-black body became increasingly transparent, eventually disappearing completely from the space of Aphernas, while the hundreds of thousands of rotting forerunners also turned into sludge.
"Long live Lord Baal!"
"Invincible in battle!"
"Only a strong, wise, and illustrious lord like Lord Baal can lead Aphernas to victory, to pin those demons relentlessly in the Abyss, never to escape for eternity!"
The devils cheered fervently, showering praises as lavish as they could conceive.
Baal also raised the Purgatory Longsword in his hand high, basking in the adoration of his subordinates, feeling the power of Aphernas gathering towards him—that was a blessing unique to a Hell Lord!
"Swish—"
