Vile Evil Hides Under The Veil
chapter-1541

Eren's demon beast companion, Naya, fought in her full beast form.

She viciously tore through her opponents with jaws and beastly claws. She resembled a ravenous black panther, her eyes hungering for the blood of her enemies.

Ivor showcased his lightning-element powers with striking intensity. Initially, he maintained an altered identity to fight alongside Eren. However, as he unleashed his powers to the fullest, his true nature couldn't be concealed.

People soon recognized him as the alleged Osan Woods' Butcher. This revelation both terrified and provoked his adversaries. Despite his attempts to change people's perceptions, the name had stuck, compelling him to embrace it, becoming even more fearsome than they imagined.

Hettie, hailing from Labh Salem, displayed her formidable abilities against the enemies. Since her transformation into a fiend, her power to devour her foes' life essence had intensified and evolved.

She could now summon a swarm of spectral insects, resembling demonic mosquitos, which she employed to assail her enemies. They shredded through defenses and drained life essence, ultimately turning her victims into mummies.

Hettie also engaged enemy Rankers personally, showcasing the same agility and close combat proficiency she had demonstrated when facing Eren in Eliza's Purgatory. Her fingers morphed into talons, allowing her to draw their blood more efficiently. The more she battled, the more they bled, which, in turn, made her stronger.

The demonic insects she summoned provided the power required for her elemental spells. The stolen essence from her enemies aided her in healing even the gravest wounds, rendering her formidable even when facing groups of attackers.

In just a minute or two, Eren and his allies managed to deal with all 350 Rankers who had opposed them. Since they had challenged Eren, he felt the need to make a statement, so he pursued those who tried to escape the battle using Blink and Ranger Class, ensuring they met their end.

And he tapped into his Berserker Class to deal with multiple enemies in the mid-range, bathing his entire body in their blood.

After this period had passed and the enemy Rankers were defeated, the number of Eren's subordinates actually increased. This was because Alephee had turned the fallen Rankers from the enemy side into an undead fighting force using her Corpse Dance spell.

Sadly, since Eren had slain Adam Stone by severing his head, he couldn't be turned into a lifeless doll. However, neither Alephee nor Eren cared at this point.

It was clear Alephee struggled a bit to control these additional undead Rankers with her powers. However, they were necessary because Eren anticipated even stronger opposition as he neared the central part of the battlefield. These undead Rankers would serve as cannon fodder.

Eren pressed on through the crowd of Rankers who were either engaged in combat with each other or blocking his path. He had lost track of time and the number of Rankers he had defeated along the way. He dealt with anyone he could deal with easily and he escaped the grasp of those who were a tough nut to crack.

As he fought, Eren's Individuality was making itself known to the rest of the world out in the open for the first time. All he could see was a moving curtain of blood in front of him, painting his vision red and intensifying his aura even further.

***

"Hey, boss! Wha… what the fuck did I miss?"

As Eren reached the battlefield's center, he heard a familiar voice just behind him. Swiftly turning around, he confirmed it was none other than Argo.

Argo had employed a variation of Sansara Sage's space-element rune, powered by his own S-Rank abilities. As Eren had previously mentioned, Argo could reach Eren without trouble if he had some uninterrupted time, regardless of Eren's whereabouts.

"You... seem to be in better shape than expected," Eren remarked, a mixture of surprise and concern in his voice. The demon was visibly injured, his body bearing various severe wounds, but he'd managed to avoid losing any limbs or sustaining fatal injuries.

"Haah! Those… those little shits ain't got nothing on this Prince," Argo replied confidently, though his forced smile concealed the pain and hardships he'd endured. It was evident that he'd faced a rough time contending with multiple Sage Rankers who'd targeted him since their heist and escape from the City of Lancelot.

***

Argo had successfully dispatched Avir Lancelot, the City Protector of House Lancelot's city. However, his troubles had not ended there. Following Avir's death, a group of Anfang Alliance Rankers had intercepted him, preventing his immediate reunion with Eren.

Ultimately, Argo found himself in a fierce battle with Garos Renar, who would have defeated and eventually killed him. Argo had prepared to ignite Beelzebub's demon soul fragment, a desperate move that would likely result in both of their deaths or severe injuries for Garos.

Yet, unexpectedly, the King's Hand, mid-battle, received an urgent message from Rodrick and decided to withdraw. This gave Argo the chance to rejoin Eren at last.

Argo had narrowly escaped with his life during confrontations with multiple Sages. Their trump cards and artifacts were anything but ordinary, a testament to the alliance's determination to eliminate a significant demonic anomaly like Argo, who had suddenly appeared in the world of Anfang.

After confirming Argo's involvement in the heist in the City of Lancelot and the city's partial destruction, the Anfang Alliance had deemed him a severe threat. It did not even offer him the same deal it had offered to Demonmir once.

Consequently, it had dispatched as many Sages as possible to deal with Argo, even though the alliance's resources were strained due to various conflicts erupting worldwide at the same time. As a result, Argo had to battle with four Sage Rankers while they were using the Battle Formation.

Argo had been pushed to his limits and had employed all his available resources for self-defense. Eren had provided him with artifacts, potions, and other items, particularly since his ascent to the S-Rank.

Eren had obtained these resources from Minerva's Utopia. They finally found their use through Argo's hands.

AN: Eren obtains resources in Minerva's Utopia in chapter 1458.