Why do you fight?

Despite knowing that Erste would wake up no matter what, the Old God increased the strength of his ability. 

"Since this is going to be my last battle, let's go all out for once. I Agares speak my true name and will show you endless, boundless horrors!" 

At this moment the horrors Erste faced had increased dramatically. If before when he saw the horrors in front of him he still retained his mighty strength but now all of that had disappeared and he had become a normal human within these nightmares. 

Still, even without any of his abilities, and the fear in his heart kept on growing, Erste continued to smile that fearless vicious-looking smile of his. Even though he continued to be afraid he was no longer drowning in the fear, he simply accepted that it was there.