"It all started thirty years ago when the demons suddenly invaded human territory, wiping out a village of ordinary humans. This treacherous act triggered retaliation from the Azure Sun Empire, resulting in a war between the empires," Voltrex explained, his voice steady.
"But Father, if the demons invaded the territory of the Azure Sun Empire, why are we of the Hundred Sky Mountains fighting at the front lines? The war has nothing to do with us," Taranis asked, confusion lacing his face.
A faint smile tugged at Voltrex's lips, realizing that Taranis was already thinking as a Prince of the Hundred Sky Mountains should.
"The Hundred Sky Mountains lie closest to the Sentinel Line—the border that separates humans and demons. Although even the strongest demon cannot pass through the array protecting the Sky Mountains, but allowing them to roam freely would become problematic for the Banes to move unhindered across the lands below."
