Many things didn't make sense.
When was Austin that strong? A born talent? Strong enough to challenge the Demon Lord at his prime?
This didn't make sense since even the original version of Austin didn't show any talent worth being a Hero. It has always been Rhea—the being who was called the reincarnation of Hero Kane.
Then how...
"Madame Selner, can you start from the beginning?" Valerie asked. Somehow, she didn't find it ridiculous after hearing the lady.
Selner exhaled a deep breath as she said, "Astaroth is an ancient evil born from the malice of the deities, a being shaped by the darkness of the immortals. Along with his immense strength, he possesses a wealth of experience that makes him all the more formidable."
Taking a pause, she added, "With that experience, he got a hold on a technique which provided him the opportunity to never meet his end."
