"Ah???"
As soon as he heard the system message, Aron was stunned. Could this also bring an achievement reward?
But for now, compared to the system reward, there was something more important.
The main opponent is dead!
Aron cast a glance at the place where Naga had disappeared.
And then he saw a sight different from what he expected!
That's right! After Naga's death, a massive amount of energy was indeed released. But that energy did not heed Aron's call!
Instead, it all swarmed toward the spatial rift that suddenly opened!
"Shit!"
A thought immediately crossed Aron's mind, and he decisively rushed forward, ready to reclaim his spoils.
But the moment he approached the black rift, an image unexpectedly burst into his mind.
A giant eyeball!
…
"Damn it, for nothing."
Aron was furious.
And you are a dimensional demon god! Ruler of the Oceanic Dimension! A being that can wipe out an entire world with a single step!
And now I discover that the energy in your body doesn't even belong to you!?
That's right. The power in Naga's body actually had another master!
As Gargantos's servant, Naga received his strength directly from him!
It was like the relationship between the sorcerers of Kamar-Taj and the Vishanti.
The Vishanti provide you with power… but when you die, every spark you were given must return to its source!
The same situation applied to Naga and Gargantos.
In fact, Aron wasn't without a chance to seize that power. But there was one key premise, he had to have at least a portion of the original power of the Oceanic Dimension within his body. Only then could he contend with Gargantos and seize the released energy after Naga's death.
Unfortunately, Aron did not have that.
"Shit!"
Aron's face turned grim.
His gaze, sharp and icy, swept across the entire space until it finally rested on Quaggs.
"Oh, no…"
Quaggs laughed bitterly, but there was no joy in it. When Naga suddenly exploded and died, Quaggs immediately realized something was wrong. But it was too late to retreat.
"Kaecilius, we are allies! Partners!"
Quaggs's twelve eyes flickered nervously.
The end! This is the end!
The three-legged balance table had now collapsed – only one remained in power.
Quaggs knew well that he was now no match for Aron.
And what terrified him even more was the method by which Aron killed Naga.
Up until this moment, Quaggs couldn't comprehend… how Aron had managed to destroy a dimensional demon god in just a few seconds!
What passive layers? What nonsense! He couldn't understand.
Kaecilius, what the hell are you capable of?
"Partners, huh?"
"I remember someone said… that someone wanted to kill me?"
Aron held the Necrosword, his gaze on Quaggs cold and devoid of the slightest pity.
That's right.
By himself he could not steal Naga's portion of the dimension, because he did not possess the original power of the Oceanic Dimension within his body.
But Quaggs…
If he remembered correctly, inside him was the energy of destruction.
"Kaecilius, I… I was joking…"
"Thank you for not being late. If it hadn't been for you, I'd still be bound…"
"I remember your kindness…"
Quaggs felt chills creeping over him as he looked into Aron's fiery eyes. His voice broke with fear.
At this moment, it was better to be chained than to face this man.
If he could choose again… he'd rather stay sealed for thousands of years than encounter him again.
Why?
Wasn't humanity still supposed to be a weak race, terrified by the illusions of dimensional tentacles, ready to bow down and surrender their souls?
How could everything have changed in such a short time?
Quaggs could never comprehend it.
But he knew one thing, he never wanted to have dealings with a human being again.
"I was wrong, Kaecilius…"
"Truly, I was so wrong!"
Seeing that Aron still remained silent, cold and dark, Quaggs panicked even more.
He didn't know how Naga had died. He only saw Aron pass by, and then Naga exploded and disappeared.
Was it possible… that he had killed him with just a look?
"Kaecilius, if you're willing to release me… I can give you all the remaining energy of destruction!"
If there is life, there is hope.
Quaggs decided to sacrifice his treasure to save his head.
He was the master of the Tentacle Dimension, as long as he returned alive, he could quickly restore the lost power.
"…"
But Aron still remained silent.
Quaggs felt as if the ground was collapsing beneath his feet.
He had already humbled himself to the utmost. Would he still be killed?
Kaecilius!
Please, be human!
Remember our alliance!
"…"
Aron still did not utter a word.
Quaggs then realized, he would have to pay an even higher price.
"Kaecilius, if you're willing to spare me…"
"I won't just give you all the remaining energy of destruction. I also promise… to regularly transfer to you a portion of the energy I gather from the Tentacle Dimension."
"As long as you keep me alive and help me return… it's all yours."
His voice trembled, his eyes blurred with helplessness.
It was an offer of desperation.
Never before had he felt such humiliation. Not even when he clashed with the Eye Demon was he so crushed.
He recalled, the reason he had betrayed Gargantos was because Gargantos kept all the power tightly in his hands, leaving only scraps for the rest.
Just like Naga…
Although he was formally the ruler of the Oceanic Dimension, in reality his name was never even recorded in the true book of power.
That's why Quaggs chose betrayal.
He wanted to take the Tentacle Dimension into his own hands – to truly make it belong to him.
And now…
Now he was forced to share that same power with Aron.
To pay him as a protector.
He couldn't believe to what he had fallen.
But the reason Aron remained silent was neither the cold decision to kill him, nor dissatisfaction with the offer.
Yes, Aron was deadly and merciless.
But that wasn't the true reason for his silence.
The true reason was…
…
"System, what does the reward 'targeted exorcist' mean?"
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