And unlike the Demon Kings before him, this one had a distinct love for battle.
As a result, under his guidance, demons placed great value on their personal strength.
The phrase "survival of the strongest" was formalized during that period. And after so much time, it had eventually become the foundational principle of survival in the Demon Realm.
From all these indicators, anyone would conclude that this Demon King had been powerful, rational, and worthy of every glowing word used to describe him.
But from Anos's firsthand account—after learning the truth—Illiya now knew that this Demon King was not only detached from governance but also extremely childish and had an unusual obsession with showing off to others.
It was precisely because of his behavior that, during that era, the Demon Realm had made countless enemies across the continent.
