In an eerie silence, Astr narrowed his eyes with satisfaction, relishing the palpable taste of fear. Rich fear energy enveloped him, akin to a weary soul soaking in a steaming hot spring. Every fiber of his muscles and bones extended, inducing a numbing yet comforting sensation.
Observing the steady recovery of his health points, Astr couldn't help but squint in contentment. This marked the pinnacle of his experience since entering school.
As a newly appointed Nightmare Lord, Astr now possessed the authority to enlist residents.
The nightmare creatures, once overconfident in their ability to consume him, appeared to sense the shift in the mansion's ownership. They treaded cautiously, fearfully avoiding the path and refraining from reentering.
