When the alligator realized it, Ares was no longer in front of him. Like in a magic trick, he disappeared after a flash of light exploded from one of the runes he activated.
The alligator looked to the sides and behind quickly, trying to find the redheaded boy again, but to no avail. However, its nose caught the scent of fresh blood somewhere very near. Its claws were wet with a bit of blood as well, which meant it didn't totally lose its target.
Finally, the alligator looked up at the same time as a drop of blood was falling towards its face.
It spotted Ares, who had his left cheek cut by its claws, which was from where the blood was dripping. The redheaded boy was maintaining himself for so much time in the air due to sticking his sword to the ceiling and holding onto it tightly. More than half of the sword was stuck there.