287 Fthagguan

"In a way, you demons do understand what balance is and how to keep it," said Li. "But of course, it remains to be seen whether every demon is as level headed and reasonable as you are, Zagan."

"This personage is one that has remained alive for half of all history since the Convergence. There are few wiser than he, few that have waded through the vast river of time. Many demons there are, many that are more impulsive, more worldly, less principled, it is true."

Zagan's eyes flashed with a hint of threatening red. "But within our natures is a deference to power. Should you lay down commands in a position of might, a position with which you are quite familiar with, then this personage's kin should fall in deference to you as this one has."