Cali sat back in her chair and threw a candy into her mouth while she processed the new information about Demons. It was incredible to think about, because Creatures of Darkness had always been around them, while Demons had been their mortal enemies for centuries.

"How does this even happen?" Cali asked, still confused about the whole scenario. "Did we also evolve from some other beings?"

"Perhaps. Much of the Ancient World and its history is unknown and forbidden," Arnold said, his tone solemn. "Even knowing things about the Ancient World can drive one's mind to madness. So humanity's origin is still unknown."

"We just preach that Gods made us," Aegon shrugged. "It could be true, but who knows? Barely anything is known about them. Or perhaps you and Grandpa Sam know it and just aren't telling us."

"There are things that we can't tell you yet, Little Sun. Much of the information relating to Gods falls under that," Arnold sighed. "Knowledge is both a blessing and a curse."

"I know, which is why I'm working hard to get stronger," Aegon said, smiling. "I'm curious about how the Gods fell."

"Remember to stay away from that topic for now," Arnold warned. "You're not ready for it yet. I haven't forgotten that Void Chamber incident."

"What was that, anyway?" Aegon asked, hoping he'd get some answers now.

Arnold lingered for a while before replying, "For now, you can refer to it as the Exiled One."

'Exiled One? Was it exiled from existence or something?' Aegon wondered, but he didn't question it further.

"Coming back to the Demons," Arnold said, shifting his focus back to Cali, who was listening attentively. "As you know, Creatures of Darkness are formed from negative emotions and desires of living beings. Even though Demons evolve, they still carry that nature within them."

His eyes narrowed as he continued, "Demons don't possess any positive emotions. They are beings of negative emotions and pure desire."

"Like the Seven Sins?" Cali tilted her head and asked.

"Yes. You can use the Seven Sins to represent them as well," Arnold nodded in agreement. "They gain more control over their emotions and desires as they grow stronger, but their inherent nature remains the same. They remain creatures of darkness who wish to spread darkness everywhere and conquer everything."

Cali felt a chill run down her spine, but her fighting spirit roared in response. A huge grin broke out on her face as she said, "As if that'll ever happen."

"People like us make sure of that," Arnold straightened his back as he spoke. "A world of darkness would be nothing but suffering. It fuels the Demons. Hence, we fight with everything we have to ensure darkness doesn't triumph over light."

"Doesn't that mean you also fight in darkness?" Aegon asked. "And how do you even conquer areas occupied by Demons? You said they reside in places where it's night all day long."

"That old bastard isn't Emperor just for show," Arnold snorted. "I don't know if he mentioned it to you or not, but he follows the Path of the Sun. He can become the embodiment of the Sun and bring the cycle of day and night to conquered lands."

"Why not eternal day?" Cali asked, more curious than ever. "If Demons can live eternally in darkness, why can't humans live eternally in light?"

"Now that's a question I can't answer," Arnold sighed. "It involves the Great Divine War. It reshaped the world in ways you can't even imagine, and this is the consequence of a choice. A choice made by divinity can bend the world in impossible ways."

"I see. I'll keep my curiosity in check," Cali shrank back, feeling that the topic of Gods was beyond her. She didn't even want to think about them.

Aegon, however, clearly thought differently, and Arnold knew that well. He turned toward him and warned, "I'm telling you. Don't even try to pry into those secrets!"

"I have a long life ahead of me, Opa," Aegon replied, looking away. "I promise I won't pry into those mysteries before I have the appropriate strength to handle them."

"Good." Arnold felt relieved hearing that. "Back to the Demons. They can't feel emotions the way we do, but they can imitate us extremely well to blend in and fulfill their purpose. They might even beg for mercy and show kindness, even though they feel none of it, all to lower your guard and then strike."

"Is that the reason they manage to sneak into our society so easily?" Aegon asked.

"Humans possess something called empathy, and Demons know how to exploit it well," Arnold sighed, a flicker of sadness flashing in his eyes. "There are other factors too, but I consider this the greatest reason why we struggle to safeguard ourselves against Demon infiltration."

Aegon stayed silent, playing with a coin between his fingers. 'A double-edged sword,' he thought.

Arnold shook his head and asked, "So now you two understand why you shouldn't show emotions toward them? Never show mercy or kindness to them."

"They don't understand it. If we show it, they'll just use it against us," Cali said seriously. "Thanks for telling me this, Grandpa. It's very helpful."

"It certainly is," Arnold smiled. "We tell this to soldiers so they don't hesitate when killing Demons. Sometimes, a moment of hesitation on the battlefield is all it takes to change the tide of battle."

Both of them nodded in understanding.

"Have you two read about their internal structure?" Arnold asked.

"Somewhat," Aegon answered calmly.

"Not at all," Cali said, scratching her forehead. "I was never an academic person."

"Haha! That's fine too. It's not like Xiu ever touched a book," Arnold laughed. "Learning through experience can also be valuable."

Just as he was about to start explaining Demonic society, Aegon's other friends came over.

"Are you telling stories, Grandpa?" Xavier asked as he grabbed a chair, sat on it backward, and rested his chin on it.

"It's probably about Demons," Elara said, taking a seat beside Cali.

"Really?" Luna's eyes brightened. "I'd love to learn more about them."

Arnold looked at the kids before him and smiled. It felt surreal that he was teaching them, and he felt genuinely happy doing so.

'Dear… I've really changed a lot.'

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