Chapter 404: Infernal war (1/2)
There was no reason for Ezequiel to stay in the Beta Heavenly World after obtaining his Animax Soul Rune, but he did not leave for Abyss and shot a questioning gaze to Zatiel.
The Neo-Demons' Ancestor smiled when he saw the way the Supreme Neo-Demon looked at him. He knew the question that disturbed Ezequiel's mind.
”Come with me,” Zatiel said before commanding the NRAI to teleport both of them to the void above the White Sun, right in the core of the Neo-Demon Realm.
No matter how many times he witnessed it, Ezequiel always felt a sense of awe seeing the hundreds of worlds connected to the White Sun.
The stronger he became, the more admiration he felt for the man that created a runic formation the size of a galaxy. If Gods' Tomb was a river, then the Neo-Demon Realm was an unfathomable ocean.
”You wonder if the principle of Might is Right is still correct, considering that I want to create a utopian universe where no one must suffer, and everybody can be happy, regardless of their strength.”
Ezequiel's eyes narrowed when he heard that and gave a solemn nod.
The Supreme Neo-Demon hardened his heart and butchered everything in his path, regardless of their nature, all to become stronger. Even if those who fell beneath him were honest people, he never hesitated since the man he trusted more than anything taught him that only strength matters.
However, now the entire race sought to become a force that will eradicate all evil in the universe and bring peace and justice to every life form.
Zatiel could see the uncertainty on Ezequiel's face as he attempted to balance two completely different ideologies.
”Look at our race's realm. In a few years, millions of Neo-Demon children will inhabit every world. They will experience a childhood full of happiness and safety. Only when they are mature enough would we gradually show them the dangers of the universe and groom them into mighty warriors. What do you think about that?”
As he envisioned the scenario that Zatiel described, a kind smile appeared on Ezequiel's face.
The Supreme Neo-Demon was never a child. From the moment he understood what happened around him, he became an assassin. The love and encouragement of a family was not something he could hope to obtain.
”That sounds correct.”
Zatiel's smile grew when he heard the word Ezequiel chose.
”The reason I can ensure fairness and safety for our people is that, in this place, I am omnipresent thanks to the NRAI.
Might is Right will always be true, Ezequiel. Even in that utopian universe where the fragile and weak can enjoy safety and love.
Absolute fairness and Might is Right can exist simultaneously in the utopian universe because my might will be the greatest of all.
Every sentient life form will be a Neo-Demon, and what is the Neo-Demon race if not an extension of myself?
Pain, war, sadness, inequality, all of that will vanish the moment we become everything.”
Ezequiel understood the meaning behind Zatiel's words, but he still wondered if his past actions were right.
”I know what you have done to harden your will and obtain a mentality capable of challenging the universe. You have done right because, unlike the rest of our kind, you can not remain unsullied.” Zatiel's voice carried a sense of sadness when he spoke those words. The Supreme Neo-Demon was surprised and focused on his Master, waiting for him to continue.
Zatiel sighed, but resolution appeared in his face along with coldness.