"Now, I understand that each of you must be grappling with immense confusion regarding the circumstances that have brought you here. I assure you, I will provide an explanation, starting from the very beginning. I humbly request your patience and attentiveness until the end," Lotario continued, his tone inviting curiosity and attention. However, the explanation he presented was so generic and unreasonable and seemed oddly familiar, as if lifted straight out of a fantastical plot.
In short this is what he said- first the place they were in is called Armenian Kingdom, where humans and GOD live together, there are many species living in this world but mainly humans, demons, demi-humans, elves and dwarfs inhabit most of the major continents. The Armenian Kingdom resides in the southern continent whereas demons reside in the northern continent.
Throughout history, humans and other races have always maintained a tumultuous relationship with demons, locked in an eternal conflict that spanned countless ages. As the pope addressed the group, he tactfully avoided divulging the underlying reasons behind this strife a fact that Kelly keenly noted. Instead, the pope described the horrors unleashed upon humanity by the demons, their brutality and malevolence eerily reminiscent of tales plucked from the pages of fantasy novels.
Notably, the demons possessed remarkable individual strength that far exceeded that of any other race, effectively balancing out the disparity in numbers. Their formidable power stemmed from their immense mana reserves, rendering them exceptionally perilous adversaries.
The Demon Empire, once dismissed as a feeble entity, emerged as a new power on the world stage. United under a single ruler, the demon tribes formed an empire, initially they were largely ignored by the rest of the world due to their previous weakness and tribal structure. And, for the past 250 years, peace had prevailed between the demons and humans not through diplomatic relations, but rather through an unspoken understanding to mind their own affairs.
However, approximately five decades ago, the Demon King initiated sweeping changes to their national policies, rapidly advancing the empire's growth. The demon army swelled in numbers and strength, attracting the attention of neighboring kingdoms who were alarmed by their growth. Yet, a significant shift occurred ten years ago when the Demon King forged a pact with the Calamity Dragon Emperor, a fearsome entity residing in the northernmost reaches of the demon territory. This alliance prompted a drastic alteration in the demon empire's foreign policies.
As the pope continued his narration, a somber expression clouded his features.
Dragons, the apex predators of this world, wielded powers comparable to that of gods themselves. Among them were the revered Dragon Emperors, four in total, each representing one of nature's fundamental elements. Despite their status, these powerful beings chose not to involve themselves in the affairs of this world. However, the same could not be said about their kin.
The Demon King, in a momentous turn of events, married the daughter of the Calamity Dragon Emperor. While the Calamity Dragon Emperor himself would refrain from meddling in worldly matters, that doesn't mean he wouldn't protect the Demon empire should it face invasion. This declaration stirred nations across the continent, and the Demon King subsequently altered his foreign policy. The number of soldiers stationed at the border doubled, and approximately five years ago, they launched attacks on surrounding countries. many of the smaller nations neighboring the Demon Kingdom capitulated, while even the mighty empire, the most powerful nation, suffered territorial losses.
"Despite being a small nation EUDAEMON KINGDOM boasted strength far superior to that of most nations neighboring northern continent, I have heard their army was very strong and they had mixed multitude of races living together in harmony which gifted them with a diverse army and had a very unique governance" pope's expression distorted as he talked about many races living together in harmony.
"A great country like that was cast into utter ruin, The demons had no need for human prisoners. At the time of the attack, the majority of EUDAEMON'S people were slaughtered by the demons. The ones who survived were then picked off by the demons' human hunts; women were raped or sold off to as slaves. There are a lucky few who have survived to this day, but the population of EUDAEMON has been decimated" the pope said as he wiped the tears from his eyes and told the horrors that befell that nation and its people.