Chapter 2: Prologue_2
Because of their short lifespans and rapid reproduction, their rate of expansion is faster than the chosen races. Now, they believe themselves strong enough and have actively volunteered to join the war, aiming to directly acquire the knowledge and culture of the Demon Clan.
It is clear that such a species, filled with desire and ambition, is more aligned with the demons' tastes. The demons bestowed upon humanity assistance far exceeding that given to other races, and humanity did not disappoint their expectations—on the frontlines, they defeated the Titans and Elves, who were the main forces of the angels.
Over the next three thousand years, humans continued to flourish and grow increasingly valiant in battle. Due to humanity's involvement, the angelic forces were compelled to adopt a shrinking strategy, making humanity the model of "proxy," admired and emulated by all other races. The demons provided increasing support to humanity, resulting in a civilization and ideology of humans that rapidly expanded, spreading not only to allied races like the Dwarves, Beastmen, Mermen, but even to enemy races like the Titans and Elves. Naturally, the angels called this a form of contamination, as the races that learned human civilization did not become as strong as humans.
If nothing unexpected occurred, with humanity's assistance, the demons would surely defeat the angels and dominate this realm—though the time required would be immensely long. However, in the Second Epoch, Year 9215, a momentous event occurred that completely changed the situation: six northern Human Lords, serving as a mainstay under the demons, defected and joined the angelic forces.
In the Elven historical records, this event is referred to as the "Turning of Light." Marking "Turning of Light," the Second Epoch came to an end in the year 9215.
The beginning of the Third Epoch arrived.
As for the reasons behind humanity's betrayal of the demons, there is virtually no historical documentation. The Elf Clan went to great lengths to uncover the answer to this question, but unfortunately, there is no record in any racial archives, including those of humanity itself.
This upheaval caught the attention of both angels and demons. However, what they scrutinized was not humanity's motives for betrayal. In truth, the reasons for betrayal were deemed inconsequential by them. What mattered was that humanity as a species—lacked a sense of contract.
This brings us back to the growth histories of various races.