[That the demon sitting beside him would not like a world free of strife is, of course, a given. Liem imagines that in any world, for all that Sebastian professes to love humanity's ability for innovation, he would ultimately wish to prey upon the weak and the foolish and the dissatisfied. A world of peace and plenty would not be his dream.
So of course, it makes sense that a demon would not be tempted to stray from Zenith's side. What could Meridian offer him that Zenith could not just as easily provide? Perhaps a world without his fellow demons would even be to his taste. Fiends are not particularly known for getting along.
It is the feelings of the humans under Zenith's sway that so troubles him.]
I don't think any of those who actually care are interested in a world without people.
[And yet, Zenith's ranks seem fuller than ever.]
That so many would still choose to leave everything they've known to dust…
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So of course, it makes sense that a demon would not be tempted to stray from Zenith's side. What could Meridian offer him that Zenith could not just as easily provide? Perhaps a world without his fellow demons would even be to his taste. Fiends are not particularly known for getting along.
It is the feelings of the humans under Zenith's sway that so troubles him.]
I don't think any of those who actually care are interested in a world without people.
[And yet, Zenith's ranks seem fuller than ever.]
That so many would still choose to leave everything they've known to dust…
[He shakes his head.]