Chapter 272: Becoming Suspicious
“Then why have they become like this now? Filled with an evil aura. Are all anti-magic stones such malevolent things?” Liana asked, a little confused.
Anti-magic stones were a relatively common item in this world.
Even the two giant statues at the gate of the Ibett Magic Academy were carved from them.
If the demon race had evolved from anti-magic stones, then didn’t that mean other anti-magic stones could also become like that?
“Because they were dissatisfied with the status quo and wanted to touch the forbidden. This is a punishment given to them by the gods,” Headmaster Ibett said.
“I know what you’re worried about. Don’t worry. The anti-magic stones of today will not turn into demons, nor will they cause any harm. The number of demons is fixed, at least for now,” he said.
“What do you mean?” Liana didn’t quite understand what he was saying.
“It’s just the literal meaning. In the previous demon wars, the number of demons was drastically reduced, which is also why they were sealed for so long this time. They cannot reproduce like living beings and can only rely on devouring to cultivate more of their kind.
“In other words, as long as we kill the demons before they can devour other creatures, we can completely eliminate them. But at that time, we were not able to do this.”
“Then what about now? The magic used by the demon race is very ancient, while we have been constantly progressing,” Liana said.
“Yes. So, this time is our most hopeful one. For the future, and for Mother Tree of Life, we cannot lose,” Headmaster Ibett said.
“Our ancestors have already created too many opportunities for us. This seal of nearly a thousand years has greatly weakened the demonkind. As long as we work together, we can surely defeat them.”