Chapter 128: Different Perspectives
He recalled how every book describing the demon race always used the most negative terms. Words like brutal, vile, savage—every unpleasant label was used on them, as if the demon race was the most undeserving of all the races in this world.
As a child, he’d also had these doubts. He couldn’t understand why an entire race would receive such hostility—it just didn’t make sense. So, he’d asked his knowledgeable teacher, hoping to get some answers.
He remembered how, back then, his teacher had been so pleased to see his curiosity. The answer the teacher gave was completely different from anything in the books.
"Demons... let me think. Are you talking about the race that always either wears pitch-black clothes or dresses in ridiculously flashy colors? The books probably describe them in the worst way possible, right? That’s normal. I’d actually be surprised if they weren’t described that way."
"If you’re asking for my own impression of them, I’d say loyal, brave, and passionate. In a way, they deserve the highest praise this world can offer. Honestly, the knightly spirit would suit them perfectly. If you ever have the chance to visit the demon race yourself, you’ll understand what I mean."
Perhaps, just as his teacher had said, the demons truly did deserve to be seen in this more beautiful light.
"Every time I see how others judge them, I just find it absurd," Anos said, his brow furrowed and his tone full of confusion. "How can people who’ve never truly met them feel free to judge them however they please? That’s something I just can’t accept."
Illiya still didn’t speak. He understood that His Majesty the Demon King didn’t need someone to give him answers right now—he just needed someone to vent to. And standing here, he was the perfect choice for this kind of listening (and venting).
Tsk, don’t ask—experience.