Demon/Story
Story
Early Life
Demon and his brother Damien were born to a demon father and a human mother in Tynerum, the harsh and unforgiving home of the demon race, where the strong ruled on top and the weak were broken. The pure-blood demons of Tynerum once attempted to take the powers of a Transcendent, but their failure transformed their world into a barren wasteland. The Demon's father spoke out against the twisted experiments and was banished as a result, leaving the Demon to protect his mother and brother alone. The Demon, having taken after his father, was born with wings and a body suited for his demon powers. In contrast, Damien had taken heavily after his mother, meaning that he had been born with a human body. As such, he had no demon powers or wings, despite his father's demon blood running through his veins. He was blind in his left eye and he had a sickly disposition, resulting in the pure-blood demons of Tynerum tormenting him frequently. On one such occasion, the Demon witnessed the pure-bloods attacking Damien and threatening to attack his mother next, claiming that they would put her in her place for daring to live in Tynerum as a human. The Demon's fury caused his powers to awaken, which he used to destroy the pure-bloods attacking his brother. Realizing that Tynerum was no longer safe, the Demon took his mother and Damien to Maple World, where they settled in southern Leafre. Over the years, Damien grew to idolize his brother and wished to become as strong as him. Some time after moving to Leafre, the Demon learned that Damien wanted to see the snow, and so he took his family to El Nath, where he bought Damien a red scarf, which the young boy excitedly decided to wear for the rest of his life.
Serving Under the Black Mage
The Demon would later become a Commander of the Black Mage in exchange for protection and immunity for Damien and his mother, setting up a home in southern Minar Forest. While in the Valley of the Dragons, he met and rescued a pure-blood demon named Mastema from a horde of dragons. In exchange, Mastema pledged her eternal loyalty to the Demon.[1] Over the years, the Demon became the Black Mage's most reliable Commander, much to the jealousy of Arkarium. In the last days of the war, the Black Mage and his Commanders prepared to siege to the Temple of Time. During the battle, the Demon confronted a wounded Temple Keeper and told her that she was the last one left. Claiming that the Black Mage would seal her Goddess away, he asked her to surrender rather than throw her life away in vain. The Temple Keeper refused and foretold that the Demon would soon find himself in the same situation as her, to have his loved ones killed just as a means for someone else to fulfill their goals. Undeterred by her words, the Demon struck her down before proceeding to confront Rhinne. Arkarium then completed his betrayal of the Goddess by blinding her, while the Demon stunned her in place, allowing the Black Mage to steal her Transcendent powers. He then used the power of time to seal both Rhinne and her child into a different dimension.
Despite Arkarium's contributions to the fight, the Black Mage deliberately gave full credit to the Demon for securing the Temple of Time, causing Arkarium to seethe with jealousy. While the Demon rested after the battle, the Black Mage ordered the other Commanders to destroy the rest of Ossyria. Arkarium went to the southern region of Leafre, where he attacked the Demon's family and killed his mother. This caused Damien's latent demon powers to awaken, resulting in the destruction of their home. Impressed by his power, Arkarium convinced Damien to join him by claiming that it was Damien's awakening that had resulted in his mother's fatal wounds. He presented an illusion of Damien's mother preserved in time and explained that only a Transcendent had the power to revive the dead. However, he also claimed that the Black Mage would have full control over the new Transcendent of Time after Rhinne and suggested that they could turn back time to revive his mother, but only if Damien swore his loyalty to the Black Mage. With Damien as his underling, Arkarium hoped to use him as insurance against the Demon.
Betrayal and Revenge
During a meeting with Arkarium, Von Leon, and Orchid, Arkarium mentioned the Black Mage commanding the destruction of southern Minar Forest. The Demon rushed to his home, only to discover that it was in flames. Furious that the Black Mage had broken his promise to leave his family alone, the Demon stormed into the Temple of Time. After running into Mastema, he ordered her to deliver a letter to the Heroes that outlined his betrayal, as well as logistics of the troop deployment in the Temple of Time. The Demon then headed to the Black Mage's throne room, but was stopped by Arkarium outside the door. When Arkarium refused to step aside, the Demon began fighting against him. Before they could unleash their full power, the Black Mage opened the doors to allow the Demon entry, after which Arkarium left to go hunt down the Heroes. The Demon engaged in a fierce battle with the Black Mage and managed to destroy his protective barrier, but he was ultimately no match for his former master.
Main Story
Joining the Resistance
In order to survive, the Demon sealed himself inside a protective egg, in which he hibernated for centuries. Eventually, this egg was discovered by the Black Wings, who brought it back to Edelstein. Realizing that the egg contained an enormous amount of power, they took it back to the Verne Mine and hooked it up to a special Energy Conducting Device in order to power Gelimer's experiments. As the device began to drain his energy, the Demon awoke from his hibernation and quickly broke out of the egg, using the last of his strength to defeat the Black Wings henchmen operating the device. In the shadows, J watched in amazement at the Demon's tremendous powers. As the Demon fell unconscious, J took him back to the Secret Plaza. The Demon soon awoke in the infirmary room and realized that all of his power had been drained away. He then overheard J telling the Resistance leaders about his discovery of the Energy Conducting Device, which he described as being similar to the one in the Power Plant, except that it had been connected to the egg. He explained that the Demon was extremely powerful, and that he wouldn't have brought him back to the Secret Plaza if the Demon hadn't already expended the last of his strength.
Elex wondered whether the Demon was one of Gelimer's test subjects, which would make him a victim of the Black Wings, just like Vita. J went to check on the Demon in the infirmary and found him awake. He then escorted the Demon to meet with the Resistance leaders, who began questioning him about his organization, his background, and the wings on his back. The Demon explained that he was a former Commander of the Black Mage, and that he had been born with his wings, as his father was a pure-blood demon. Claudine was shocked and asked the Demon how he could be a former Commander when the Black Mage had been sealed for centuries. This, in turn, shocked the Demon, who realized that not only had the Heroes succeeded in defeating his former master, but quite a large amount of time had passed since then. Claudine asked the Demon why he had betrayed the Black Mage, but the Demon merely told her that it was a personal matter. He then asked Claudine who the Resistance and the Black Wings were, to which she explained that the Resistance was an organization formed to drive the Black Wings, a group trying to revive the Black Mage, out of Edelstein. The Demon was pleased to know that the Black Mage may yet return, as it meant that he could finally get his revenge. Just then, Headmaster Ferdi appeared and asked him to join the Resistance, as they both had a common enemy. After considering it, the Demon decided to accept their offer and thanked them for rescuing him.
Fury or Vengeance
Back in the infirmary, the Demon began wondering about whether he felt comfortable using the same power that he had once used to serve the Black Mage, or whether he should view his power drainage as an opportunity to cultivate a new power.[2]
Helping the Resistance
Having awakened his old power, he returned to Claudine, who recommended that he enroll in Headmaster Ferdi's training program in order to get stronger. After passing the training courses, Claudine told him that a Black Wings spy had infiltrated the Secret Plaza. With everyone on high-alert, the Demon decided to find the spy himself. The spy was surprised that the Demon had found him, as he had been using the power of darkness to cloak himself. The Demon explained that his demon bloodline allowed him to see through such tricks and proceeded to easily dispatch him, much to Claudine's impressment. The Demon then continued training in Edelstein until he was contacted by Checky, who told him that two children had gone missing from the town. He was worried that the children had ended up in the Serpent Path and asked the Demon to find them. Sure enough, the Demon found the two children cowering in fear of the serpents in the area. He then defeated the serpents in order to clear a path, allowing the children to run home safely. Some time later, the Demon realized that he needed new armor and went to ask Surl about obtaining some. Surl began complaining that people nowadays didn't understand the value of saving, explaining that many people threw away Black Plastic Bags from the Dust Box monsters without even realizing how many useful things were inside. In exchange for bringing him some of those plastic bags, he agreed to give the Demon a fair price on some armor. After the Demon collected the bags, Surl used the materials inside them to craft new gloves for him. Soon after, Claudine told him that there were too many Streetlight monsters around Edelstein, which made it difficult for the Resistance to conduct their operations at night. As the Demon began heading to Streetlight Row, he encountered Council President Anthony, who also told him that there were too many Streetlights, and that the city needed to cut down on power consumption. Anthony ordered him to eliminate the Streetlights and bring back their light bulbs directly to him. The Demon realized that Anthony was planning to turn a profit with them, but nevertheless, he eliminated the Streetlights and gave the bulbs to Anthony, who bought his silence by giving him a single bulb.
Second Job Advancement
As the Demon continued his training, Elex reached out to him and asked if he would investigate a strange monster that was scaring the townspeople. In Edelstein Park, the Demon encountered a purple cat, which immediately began attacking him. While fighting, the cat sensed something familiar and unexpectedly began speaking, calling the Demon “Commander”. She introduced herself as his servant, Mastema, which made him immediately stop fighting. Mastema explained that she had managed to deliver his letter to the Heroes all those centuries ago, but Arkarium had arrived shortly after and attacked her. In order to survive, she had transformed herself into a cat and had spent centuries searching for the Demon. Overjoyed to be reunited with her master, Mastema asked if he remembered the day that they had first met, when he had saved her in the Valley of the Dragons. The Demon told her that he remembered and realized that since no one except the two of them had been in the valley that day, it meant that the cat really was Mastema. He then told her what had happened during his battle with the Black Mage, and how he had encased himself into an egg in order to recover. Mastema filled him in on how after his fight with the Black Mage, the Heroes had managed to defeat the Commanders at the Temple of Time and seal the Black Mage away. Though she didn't know the fate of the other Commanders, she believed that they were likely plotting to revive the Black Mage. She also added that the Heroes had disappeared after sealing the Black Mage, but that there were rumors of their return spreading throughout Maple World. The Demon then decided to take her back with him to the Secret Plaza under the cover story that she was his pet. At the Secret Plaza, Mastema told him that since he needed more power, she could form a contract with him in order to bestow her demon powers onto him. Though the Demon was hesitant, Mastema assured him that the power transfer wouldn't turn him into a cat, adding that it would also allow them to speak telepathically. Once the Demon accepted the contract, Mastema's power flooded into him, awakening more of his lost power.
The Robed Ones
The Demon then left the Secret Plaza and began walking around Edelstein. After sensing that he was being watched, he made his way to the outskirts of the town, where two robed men appeared. The older man told the younger one that it was a bad idea to reveal themselves, but the younger man ordered him to be silent. He then told the Demon that it had been a long time since they had last seen each other, and that he had only wanted to stop by in order to say that it was good to see him again. After the pair left, the Demon felt that the younger man's voice seemed familiar, but he was puzzled by the dark energy that he exuded. Mastema telepathically spoke to him through their bond and asked whether she ought to follow them. The Demon told her not to, as it was too dangerous, and so she decided to instead investigate their identities.
Meeting Alcaster
Soon after, the Demon ventured aboard to continue his training. Some time later, Mastema telepathically reached out to him and explained that she had heard rumors of an old man named Alcaster in El Nath, and that he had been alive for centuries. She suggested that he visit Alcaster, as anyone who had lived for so long would likely have valuable information. The Demon arrived in El Nath and approached Alcaster, who immediately sensed the great darkness within him. Believing him to be a servant of the Black Mage, Alcaster refused to speak with him. Mastema then contacted him and asked what he had learned from Alcaster, but the Demon told her how Alcaster had refused to speak with him after sensing his Demon Fury. Mastema suggested that he help Alcaster in order to prove that he wasn't evil and told him to listen for an opportunity. The Demon then overheard Alcaster speaking to himself, saying that he needed Stirge Wings for his research, though he couldn't make the trip all the way to Kerning City himself. Seizing the opportunity, the Demon collected the Stirge Wings and brought them to Alcaster, promising him that he was no longer in league with the Black Mage.
Though Alcaster was dubious, he nevertheless accepted the Demon's gift and agreed to hear him out. The Demon asked him about the other Commanders and the Black Wings, to which Alcaster explained that he only had secondhand information about the old war from his master, who had personally lived through it. His master had told him that only Von Leon knew the full story of what had happened at the Temple of Time, as well as the fate of the Black Mage, but added that the Lion King had been hidden for some time. Though he didn't know what had happened to the other Commanders, he believed that they remained hidden while building their forces. He also believed that the Black Wings had been founded by one of the Commanders themselves, explaining that they were too focused and organized to be a random cult that worshipped the Black Mage. He then asked the Demon why he had asked such questions, as he would have thought that a former Commander would know more about the Black Mage's followers than him. Regardless, he told the Demon to take care if he intended to battle those dark forces.
Meeting Mercedes
After getting his answers, the Demon continued his training and soon made his way to the Six Path Crossway, where he ran into Mercedes. She immediately recognized him as a Commander, but she also sensed that he seemed different, as though he were aware of his past misdeeds. She told him that thanks to the letter that he had sent all those centuries ago, the Heroes had been able to formulate their strategy based on the troop deployment information that he had given them, which had been the key to their victory. She also mentioned that Arkarium had appeared and attacked Mastema and the other Heroes soon after she had delivered the letter before fleeing. With the information from his letter, the Heroes had been able to take the most direct route to the Black Mage's throne room, where they had found the Demon lying unconscious. However, because of his attack, the Black Mage's protective magic had been damaged, which had been instrumental in allowing them to seal him away. The Demon was thankful that his actions had been meaningful, but Mercedes pointed out that there was much evil that he had yet to atone for, adding that she doubted that his crimes could ever be forgiven. The Demon replied that he had no intention of seeking forgiveness. Because he had already lost everything that mattered to him, vengeance was the only thing left to him. Mercedes asked what his intentions were, to which the Demon told her that he would end the Black Mage himself and right all of his wrongs. Mercedes told him that his strength would be needed once the Black Mage returned, and that she was glad that they were on the same side. She also pointed out how strange it was that despite having once been sworn enemies, they were now able to have a simple conversation. Though she couldn't forgive him, she explained that she no longer hated him, and hoped that the Great Spirit would watch over him until they met again to face the Black Mage.
Third Job Advancement
Some time later, Mastema told him that she had found a way to help him regain more of his old power and asked him to come to Edelstein Park, as they needed a secluded area for the training that she had in mind. When the Demon arrived, Mastema explained that she had created a temporary copy of her past self, and though it wasn't as strong, she believed that sparring with it would help the Demon in his training. She then sent him into an alternate dimension, where he fought and defeated the copy of Mastema. Upon returning back to the real world, Mastema asked whether her copy had told him anything strange, which the Demon denied. However, he told her that he had been able to regain more of his old power, which Mastema was glad to hear.
Helping Mastema
Some time later, Mastema reached out to the Demon again and excitedly told him that she had found a way to change herself back to her demon form. She then asked him to collect Cellion, Lioner, and Grupin tails, which could restore one's true form if braided together. Though the Demon believed that it was merely a tall tale, he nevertheless brought them back for her. Mastema then braided the tails together and placed the braid under her pillow, claiming that she would return back to normal the next day. However, just as the Demon suspected, the rumor was merely a superstition and Mastema remained a cat.
Demons in Orbis
The Demon then continued his training, but soon after, Mercedes reached out to him again and demanded to know what he was planning. The Demon told her that he had no idea what she was talking about, and so Mercedes explained that a suspicious group of men had been signed in Orbis, and that one of them looked exactly like him. The Demon wondered whether they were the same men who had been tailing him in Edelstein and told Mercedes that he would look into it. She decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and told him to speak with Lisa, who was the one who had seen the group. She also warned the Demon that she would make him pay if he were truly planning something sinister. In Orbis, the Demon met Lisa, who told him that she hadn't personally witnessed the men, but rather, she had heard the rumor from Spiruna. Lisa warned the Demon that Spiruna hated strangers and suggested that he do something for her so that she would be more inclined to humor him. She suggested that he bring Starpieces from the Star Pixies, whose growing population had been irritating Spiruna. Sure enough, Spiruna was annoyed to see the Demon, though she was placated when he gave her the Starpieces. He asked her where the men were headed, but Spiruna told him that he needed to do more in exchange for that information.
After he hunted Lunar Pixies and Luster Pixies, Spiruna was satisfied and used her magic to teleport him to their location. There, he witnessed the same robed men putting Eliza, the Goddess' pet, under a curse. The Demon quickly realized that the men were also demons. As soon as they spotted him, one of the demons decided that they needed to eliminate him, as he had seen too much. However, the younger demon from before, who seemed to be in charge, told him that he would handle the situation. He ordered them to disperse and finish their missions, but the Demon moved to attack, vowing that he wouldn't make the same mistake twice. However, the young demon simply told him that they would meet again someday before disappearing, leaving the Charmed Eliza to fight him. After he defeated the Goddess' pet, Eliza thanked the Demon for lifting the curse on him before disappearing. The Demon was surprised that there were still other demons in Maple World, as he believed that they had all vanished after the Black Mage had been sealed away. He then resolved to investigate their return.
Birth of an Alliance
Claudine called the Demon to Edelstein and told him that while he had been away, the Resistance had received an invitation for a Continental Conference, which was intended to form an alliance between the Resistance, the Cygnus Knights, and the Explorers in order to fight the Black Mage. She explained that the Resistance had decided to attend the conference, for while she still didn't fully trust the Knights, she knew that the Black Mage was too dangerous for them to fight on their own. She then asked the Demon's opinion on the alliance from the perspective of a former Commander, to which he explained that the Maple World from centuries ago was comprised of independent, insular nations who held strong hostility for each other. He added that by eliminating the Empress, the factions of resistance had devolved into ragtag groups that couldn't work with each other, making it easy to conquer them. He noted that in comparison, the Black Mage had been a corrupted Transcendent with god-like abilities, and that his followers had also received a share of that power, which was why he believed it to be a wise choice for the Cygnus Knights to form an alliance against such a formidable foe. Upon hearing the Demon's words, Claudine realized that she had been correct in her decision to attend the conference and decided that it was time for their fight to truly begin.
Investigating the Verne Mine
Having grown much stronger, the Demon decided that it was time for him to start his investigation on who was commanding the Black Wings. He first infiltrated the Verne Mine and destroyed the Guard Robots in order to thin their numbers. Moving deeper into the mine, he defeated the Guard Robot L monsters and created a hole in their monitoring of Gelimer's laboratory. However, even after searching the laboratory and the Power Plant, he was unable to find any clues about the leader of the Black Wings. Just then, he felt a dark energy coming from Eleanor the Black Witch's room. Before investigating it, however, he decided to first search the rooms of the other officers. He began investigating Francis' room and decided to read his diary. As he opened it, overpowering magic emanated from its pages, nearly causing him to drop it. He was surprised to know that the Black Wings had such extraordinarily powered members. Flipping through the pages, he read through Francis' lovesick musings on Orchid and even found a photo of her that Francis had discreetly taken. He realized that Orchid was leading the Black Wings, but he wondered why Lotus wasn't in the photo, as the two were normally inseparable.
The Forbidden Book of Alchemy
Some time later, Mastema told the Demon about a new lead that she had discovered, explaining that there was a secret book on Dark Alchemy in Magatia. She told him that she had visited Magatia many years ago, where she had heard rumors about its researchers' hidden alchemy techniques that supposedly allowed them to draw on darkness itself. She explained that there were two alchemical societies in Magatia, the Zenumists and the Alcadno, and suggested that he start by questioning the Zenumist President, Carson. She also told him that she had found another way to restore her true form through alchemy and asked him to bring her Purple Liquid while he was in Magatia, which would allow her create a potion that could transform her into whatever she most desired. In Magatia, the Demon asked Carson about Dark Alchemy at the Zenumist headquarters. Carson was shocked that the Demon knew of its existence, as the subject was a closely guarded secret. He asked the Demon to reveal his identity, to which the Demon merely replied that he hunted and destroyed dark artifacts of the Black Mage. Carson told him that he did know about Dark Alchemy, but he explained that someone had just stolen his Forbidden Book of Alchemy. He noted that the Demon was different from the ones who had stolen the book and asked how he had heard about it, as it seemed strange that so many people were looking for it all of a sudden. The Demon explained that as a hunter of relics connected with the Black Mage, he had followed the rumors of Dark Alchemy to Magatia.
When the Demon asked what the thieves had done, Carson told him that he wasn't sure who the thieves were, but their magic had been strong enough to stun him, open the safe, and escape. However, he explained that the Zenumists only had half of the book, while the Alcadno held the other half in order to keep the secret safe. He was worried that if the thieves were to steal the other half of the book, they would gain access to Dark Alchemy, and so he asked the Demon to stop them. The Demon rushed to the Alcadno headquarters, only to find a magician hypnotizing Maed, the Alcadno President, into giving him the other book. The Demon rushed to attack the magician, who was overwhelmed by the Demon's strength. Though he managed to get away, the Demon noted that the magician had been injured, and so he couldn't have gotten far. Carson then arrived and asked Maed what had happened. Maed told Carson that he had been hypnotized into giving the other half of the book to the thief. The Demon then asked what was written in the Forbidden Book of Alchemy, as he might be able to help. Maed told the Demon that the Forbidden Book of Alchemy contained the most powerful secrets of Magatia's founder. Those who had come after the founder had been told to keep its contents secret at all costs, and so they had split the book into two. Maed explained that Dark Alchemy wasn't used for attacking or defending, but rather for making or destroying magical substances, adding that it had the power to alter the very flow of Maple World's magic. He then begged the Demon to recover the book.
Maed gave the Demon a Magic Tracking Compass that would allow him to track the magician's whereabouts. He told the Demon that it seemed that the magician was heading west of Magatia into the desert, warning him that the magician would likely escape if he made it to Ariant. The Demon rushed after the magician and caught up to him in The Desert of Red Sand. Hiding behind a tree, he watched the magician regroup with two others, one of whom appeared to be their leader. The leader immediately sensed the Demon's presence and told the magician that he had been followed. As the Demon prepared himself for battle, the magician warned the leader that the Demon was powerful. Noticing that they had set up a portal, the Demon realized that they were planning to make their escape through it. He threatened them to return the book, but the magicians refused and told him that they couldn't afford to fail their mission and risk Arkarium's wrath. This intrigued the Demon, who asked them what Arkarium wanted with the book. Once again, they refused to tell him, though they did mention that the book had originally belonged to the Black Mage. One of the magicians then grew careless and boasted that they would use Dark Alchemy to destroy all the Seal Stones and revive the Black Mage.
Having heard all that he needed, the Demon easily dispatched the three magicians and recovered the book. He then returned to Magatia and gave the book to Maed, explaining that the thieves had been servants of the Black Mage, and that they would likely return to steal the book. Maed told the Demon that he and Carson had come to an agreement to destroy the book, as it was too dangerous to lose and too difficult to keep safe, which the Demon agreed was the wisest choice. Still, Maed wondered what the true purpose of Dark Alchemy was and why the founder had left them with such a powerful and dangerous tome. On his way back from Magatia, the Demon picked up some Purple Liquid from a Rurumo for Mastema and returned to Edelstein. With the Purple Liquid, she created a potion that would allow her to turn into what she most desired, but after drinking it, Mastema transformed into the Demon from when he had been a Commander. Fortunately for her, the effects of the potion quickly wore off, though the Demon was nevertheless amused.
Demons in Ludibrium
Soon after, Mastema contacted the Demon with a lead on the demons whom he had met at Orbis, explaining that Roly-Poly 10 had sighted the robed demons in Ludibrium. When the Demon arrived, Roly-Poly 10 immediately began yelling at him and demanded to know what he had done to the King Block Golems. The Demon asked what Roly-Poly 10 meant, to which he explained that he had sighted the Demon putting a strange device on the King Block Golems. The Demon assured him that he wasn't the one responsible for what had happened, and that he was actually trying to find the culprit. Roly-Poly 10 still didn't believe him and told him to prove that he wasn't the one responsible by removing the MR Receivers placed on the Golems. After the Demon collected the receivers, Roly-Poly 10 decided to trust him and explained that he had asked the Demon to bring the receivers so that he could figure out the assailants' location. After learning that they were in the Toy Factory, he asked the Demon to stop them. The Demon arrived at the factory and found two demons talking. The robed demon was wondering if it was wise to have carried out their plan in Ludibrium, as they had been ordered not to waste their time with toys. The unrobed demon told his comrade to think and asked if he wanted the new Commander to worry about petty details, added that they would be rewarded for their actions.
Just then, the Demon revealed himself and demanded to know if they served the Black Mage. The unrobed demon was shocked to see the Demon and asked how he had found them, to which the robed demon snapped at his comrade about how he had already warned him once before about the dangers of leaving the Demon alive. The unrobed demon told his comrade to shut up, adding that the Commander didn't need to know about it. Hearing about the new Commander intrigued the Demon, much to the unrobed demon's embarrassment, as he was supposed to keep it a secret. He decided to eliminate the Demon right then and told his comrade to go on without him. Despite the Commander's orders, he decided that he would put an end to the Demon. However, the Demon defeated the unrobed demon, forcing him to retreat. The Demon wondered who the new Commander was and resolved to stop them, as he didn't want anyone else to suffer as he had. He wondered if there was anyone he knew who had the qualifications to become a Commander, but since he had been asleep for centuries, he realized that there was no one that he knew who was alive, and so he decided to ask Mastema. Mastema was surprised that there was a new Commander leading the demons, as she had thought that the demons had left Maple World after the Black Mage had been sealed away. With no other leads, the Demon decided that he would have to investigate himself.
Fourth Job Advancement
Soon after, Mastema reached out to the Demon and asked how his training was going, to which he replied that he had hit a wall and asked if they could repeat the sparring session he had with her clone. Mastema told him that she doubted that sparring with her would help and instead suggested that he try sparring with himself.
Demon Slayer
Mastema explained that though the Temple of Time was normally the only place where one could tinker with time, she had heard news that something was wrong with time in Ludibrium and suggested that they go to the Path of Time at the Clocktower Bottom Floor. There, Mastema stabilized a crack in time, as her cat form allowed her to move between dimensions, and she explained that he could use the crack in order to fight his past self. She also assured him that she had arranged it so that his actions in the past wouldn't affect the future. The Demon then entered the Crack in Time and fought his past self in the Temple of Time. As their battle progressed, his past self soon resorted to using his most powerful skills. Nevertheless, the Demon was able to successfully defeat his past self and returned to Mastema. He told her that fighting with his past self had allowed him to remember many of the skills that he had forgotten, and so the training had been a success.
Demon Avenger
Mastema suggested that he fight his inner rage and used her power to send him inside himself, similar to meditation. However, she warned him that the damage he sustained there would transfer to his real body. The Demon was then sent to the memory of his ruined home, where he defeated his inner rage and achieved new power.
The Trap
Some time later, the Demon received a strange letter written in an archaic style. The author had written that they knew that the Demon was looking for information about the Black Mage's newest Commander and told him that they could provide it if he came alone to the West Leafre Forest. The Demon realized that it was an obvious trap, but since it was also an opportunity to gather information about the enemy, he decided to go anyway. He entered the forest, where he called for the author of the letter to show themselves. A demon officer then appeared and claimed that the Demon was either brave or foolish for having come while knowing that it was a trap. The Demon replied to him that it was his chance to uncover information. The officer told him that he knew that leaving the Demon alone would become a problem for the Commander, to which the Demon asked who the Commander was and why demons like the officer were serving them. The officer replied that there was no point in telling him, as he wouldn't live much longer. However, the Demon managed to eliminate the officer after a quick duel.
The Lion King's Castle
The Demon then continued his training and soon decided that, having grown much stronger, it was a good chance for him to confront Von Leon and get the answers that he wanted, as Alcaster had told him that only Von Leon knew the details of the final battle at the Temple of Time. He decided to use the secret passage from his days as a Commander, but after arriving at the Lion King's Castle, he noted that it was in terrible shape and wondered if Von Leon had blocked off the secret entrance. However, he was able to find the entrance and used it to enter the Audience Room. Von Leon recognized the Demon and asked what he wanted, calling the Demon ‘the betrayer'. The Demon scoffed his words, claiming that the Black Mage was the true betrayer for having killed his family. Von Leon told him that if that were true, then it was likely part of the Black Mage's grand plan, and that the Demon was too blinded by anger to see. The Demon replied that he was surprised that someone who had offered their soul to the Black Mage after losing their own family would say that, adding that the difference between them was that the Black Mage had already betrayed the Demon, whereas the betrayal was yet to come for Von Leon. His words angered Von Leon, who loudly asked what there was left for him to lose, as he had lost everything that he cared about. Seething with rage, he told the Demon that he had nothing more to say to him, as he had no interest in the disloyal. The Demon assured him that he would leave, but he first asked what had happened to the other Commanders. Von Leon merely told him to go to the Temple of Time in order to answer his own question there. He then ordered the Demon to leave and warned that if they met again, he wouldn't hesitate to strike him down. After the Demon left, Von Leon blocked the secret passageway.
Investigating the Temple of Time
With most of his power regained, the Demon decided to follow the lead that he had obtained from Von Leon and investigate the Temple of Time. He was hopeful for some meaningful answers, as the Temple of Time had once been the Black Mage's stronghold and the place where he had once been sealed away. Before he headed out, Mastema asked him to obtain an Hourglass of Time during his mission, which had the power to transform one's appearance into what they looked like in the past. The Demon arrived at the Temple of Time and entered through the Gate of the Past. He continued onward until he encountered a hooded demon, who told him that he had been waiting, adding that he was honored that the Demon had come all the way just for him. The Demon asked the Commander who he was, to which he told the Demon that he would find out someday. He added that for now, he had something to give him. He then passed on a locket, which the Demon recognized as his own locket that held a photo of his mother and Damien. The Commander explained that he had felt as though he ought to give it back and told him to be careful not to lose the locket or the memories. The Demon asked the Commander why he had the locket to begin with, but the Commander chose to ignore the question and instead promised him that they would see each other again before disappearing. Frustrated, the Demon decided to return to Edelstein, though he made sure to first obtain an Hourglass of Time for Mastema. Back at the Secret Plaza, he gave the hourglass to Mastema, who used it to successfully revert her appearance back to her demon form. Mastema then took the chance to confess her true feelings to the Demon, but just as she said the words “I love-“, the magic of the hourglass wore off and she returned back to her cat form. The Demon then asked her to continue, but Mastema lost her nerve and instead told him that she had meant to say that she loved fighting on the side of good. The Demon agreed and told her that fighting the Black Mage had given him a new appreciation for Maple World, adding that he believed that they were doing the right thing.
Temple of Time
While exploring the Temple of Time, the Demon's memories were drained by Dodo. After being told by the Memory Keeper to return to where their adventure began, the Demon wondered which memories the Memory Keeper had been referring to, and whether it was when he had served the Black Mage, when he had battled with his former master, or when he had awoken from his egg in the Verne Mine. He wonders whether he even had any happy memories before recalling memories of his mother and Damien. He also noted to himself that he had enjoyed sparring with Mastema and realized that things didn't all need to be gloom and fury. After recalling his past memories, the Demon also gained a healthier outlook on life.
Final Quest
The Demon soon returned to full power and vowed to destroy the Black Mage, believing that it was his responsibility to ensure that no one would ever experience the pain that he had. As he felt his desire to protect and atone for his sins, new power flooded into him.
Fifth Job Advancement
Upon entering the Erda Flow and meeting with the Goddess of Maple World, the Goddess asks the player what it is that they cherish most in the world. The Demon get to choose between his old family home, the place where made his only happy memories of Maple World, or Mastema. Mastema gets very flustered if the player chooses her.
Upon entering the Erda Flow and meeting with the Goddess of Tynerum, the Goddess tells the player that if Maple World is a world of rules and order, then Tynerum is a world of chaos and uncertainty. She explains that the demons have played as shadows do in candlelight for a very long time. The Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which the Goddess notes that he should know what she's talking about well, since he's a demon himself.
Ellin Forest
When Wiz explains that Ellin Forest had existed centuries ago, the Demon gets some exclusive dialogue, in which he notes that he probably wouldn't be welcome in a time right after the Black Mage gets sealed away.
Yuris, when she first meets the Demon, is surprised to see his wings, to which he admits that he's a demon. However, Yuris gets confused and asks if he's joking, as she perceives him as a Nymph from Orbis.
After returning back to Wiz, the Demon will explain how he had been perceived differently, to which Wiz speculates that the will of the world might have altered their appearances in order to prevent paradoxes.
Heliseum Reclamation HQ
The Demon gets some exclusive dialogue when confronting Magnus during the Heliseum Reclamation HQ storyline. When the Demon arrives at the throne room, he tells Magnus that it's been a long time since they've seen each other. Magnus is surprised to see a Commander of the Black Mage on Grandis, and especially on the side of the Nova. He asks the Demon what happened to him after betraying the Black Mage, to which the Demon replies that it's a long story, just as long as how Magnus had ended up in Heliseum. Magnus agrees that talking only makes things messier, and so he tells the Demon to state his purpose. The Demon replies that he's already made his decision, and that he's come to defeat him. Magnus then laughs that he wishes that the Demon had said that earlier, admitting that he had always wanted to get rid of the Demon too, which transitions into their battle.
Friend Story
In Chapter 6: Damien and the Spirit of Rock, when the player hears from Cygnus that the new transfer student is Damien, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which he expresses his shock that Damien is alive on Earth. He then wonders whether he might be able to see Damien again in this new world.
When the player first meets Damien at the old school roof, if the player is the Demon, Damien will be momentarily shocked upon seeing the Demon's face, wondering if they're his brother. However, he quickly dismisses the thought, telling himself that there's no way that's possible.
After Damien loses the battle of the bands, right before his emotions summon the Proud Troublemaker, if the player is the Demon, Damien will express his shock that he lost before saying, “If I don't become a rock star and meet my brother…” If the player is a female Demon, Damien will say “sister” instead of “brother”.
Lion King's Castle
Upon initially meeting Von Leon, the Demon gets some exclusive dialogue. Von Leon is shocked to see the Demon, who notes that it's been a while. Von Leon expresses his surprise that the Demon is still alive, as he had been certain that the Demon would be dead by now. He adds that the Demon's tenacity is impressive, though he notes that it's long past both their times, which the Demon reluctantly agrees with. Von Leon then notes that the Demon has completely abandoned his post as a Commander, though he adds that he still remains loyal to the Black Mage, for which he tells the Demon that he's ready for a fight if that's why the Demon has come to seek him out. However, the Demon replies that he doesn't want to fight, and that he's been sent to deliver a message about Queen Ifia.
After hearing Luden's story about how Von Leon had come to join the Black Mage, the Demon notes to himself that Von Leon had always obeyed the Black Mage's commands, though that didn't meant that he had been genuinely loyal, as he had merely served the Black Mage to seek revenge. He then realizes that perhaps he and Von Leon have a lot more common than he had thought. However, he finds it strange that the coalition had attacked other kingdoms, as he had never received any reports about that during his time as a Commander. He recalls how the Commanders had taken their orders straight from the Black Mage himself, which meant that they had no idea what the others were doing, causing him to speculate that perhaps another Commander had been responsible for what had happened.
After the player defeats Von Leon and returns to J, who notes that Von Leon was inactive after completing his revenge, Luminous gets exclusive dialogue that replaces the generic script. Rather than J noting that something about Von Leon's story doesn't make sense, Luminous is the one who notes that something doesn't make sense. He explains that the coalition hadn't been a formidable force, and that if they had truly had the power to destroy a kingdom, they would have certainly used that power against the Black Mage. He notes that attacking Von Leon's kingdom would have taken everything they had, and that sacrificing so much just to lash out at a neutral kingdom didn't make any sense. J agrees and admits that Von Leon's story only leaves them with more unanswered questions.
At the end of the investigation, J notes his impressment with the Demon for knowing ancient history even better than him, adding that he had been researching history since joining the Alliance.
Root Abyss
When the player asks Alicia how she had ended up in Root Abyss in the first place, as it doesn't seem like a safe place for a little girl, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue in place of this, in which he instead wonders how Alicia had ended up in Root Abyss in the first place, as it doesn't seem like a place for the Transcendent of Life.
The Demon does not get the generic line in which the player realizes who the World Tree is, as he already knows this information.
When Alicia describes the demon who had sealed her in Root Abyss, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which he realizes that Alicia's description matches with the demon Commander that he had met.
When the player first meets Vellum, the Demon gets an exclusive scene that replaces the regular version. Vellum calls the Demon a disgraceful traitor who has abandoned the pride of the demon race and asks if he believes whether he can challenge “his” will. Vellum introduces himself as His Majesty's Seal Guardian, causing the Demon to conclude that Vellum is working for the Black Mage. The Demon demands to know whether Vellum is here to steal the World Tree's power, and whether the Black Mage had put him up to it. Vellum claims that no one can order “him” around, and that everything happens in accordance to “his” desires. The Demon asks if he's referring to the demon with the eyepatch, but Vellum angrily tells him to be silent, claiming that the Demon doesn't deserve to speak about “him” after having lost his pride as a demon. As Vellum begins to drop rocks on him, the Demon declares that he'll get what he wants out of Vellum one way or another, to which Vellum scoffs at the Demon's claim that he could overpower him before shooting a fireball attack. He then mocks the Demon for falling to his knees after such a paltry combat, adding that the rumors of him being the strongest warrior of the demons have been greatly exaggerated, after which the dialogue returns back to the generic script, which has Vellum threaten the player before teleporting them back.
Crimsonheart Castle
At the end of the Crimsonheart Castle storyline, the Demon gets some exclusive dialogue. He tells Mastema that this was his first time coming to Tynerum in-person, as he had only ever heard stories about it.[3] Mastema notes that it's a much livelier place than she had thought, as she had also only ever heard stories about it. The Demon then reflects back on how he had been brought up in a community of half-blood demons who had crossed over to Maple World some time ago. He recalls how it hadn't been easy growing up in Maple World as a half-blood demon, for while he had been fortunate enough to have earned respect by being born with demon powers, Damien had been born weak and sickly, for which he had been forced to become even stronger in order to keep his family safe from harm. He then tells Mastema that from the stories that he had heard about Tynerum from the high-ranking demons of his community, he had learned that Tynerum had fallen into chaos in the absence of a strong ruler, which was why he had believed in the Black Mage's ideals to conquer Maple World and become a Commander, though he lamented that he had lost everything as a result. After a pause, he tells Mastema that he never wants to lose anyone like that again, adding that he wouldn't make that mistake again if he got the chance to do it over. He explains that it would be better if he were to pick up his sword simply to protect what he loved, rather for any sort of grand ideal, noting that Damien would agree.
Silent Crusade
When Bastille tells the player that the Silent Crusade has been keeping a close eye on the Commanders, the Demon gets some exclusive dialogue, in which Bastille adds that the Silent Crusade is also monitoring him, for while they know that he had betrayed the Black Mage, he had still served as a Commander at one point. He explains that the reason why he hasn't rejected the Demon from their organization is because the Alliance trusts him. As the Silent Crusade is a branch of the Alliance, he adds that he'll trust the Alliance's decision and accept the Demon as a member.
When Bastille suggests that the Commanders were responsible for creating the crack in time in Perion, the Demon wonders to himself whether it's time to face such an ill-fated challenge such as the Commanders once again.
When Bastille tells the player that Arkarium was responsible for opening the crack in time, the Demon immediately recognizes Arkarium's name and speaks it aloud in shock.
When the player is confronted by Arkarium's snake minions, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which the snake minions note that since betraying the Black Mage, the Demon's skills have gotten rusty, as he hadn't even noticed that it had all been a trick to buy them time.
The Demon gets an exclusive script when he encounters Maha in the past. Maha immediately recognizes him and asks him why he's come before wondering whether he's here to take advantage of the Heroes' weakened state. The Demon tells him that he's come from the future, and though Maha is dubious, he also notes that the Demon is exuding a strange energy. As the Demon doesn't seem to be lying, Maha hesitantly decides to believe him. He explains that he needs the Demon's help because of some trouble that had come up while fighting the Black Mage, to which the Demon immediately agrees to help. The rest of the dialogue is the same as the regular script, with the exception of the ending. When Maha asks the Demon to speak with Afrien on his behalf, he notes that Afrien will likely believe the Demon's story about coming from the future, especially since the Demon had genuinely helped him save Aran without causing any trouble.
The Demon also gets an exclusive script when he encounters Afrien in the past. Afrien immediately recognizes the Demon, who remains quiet. Afrien tells the Demon that he doesn't have to feel sorry, as their efforts to seal the Black Mage would've failed if the Demon hadn't broken the Black Mage's defensive barrier. He also notes that since the Demon comes from the future, he must've been atoning for the past the entire time. The Demon notes that even the word atonement is too much for him, though he realizes that Afrien had immediately sensed that he had come from the future, to which Afrien merely smiles warmly. The Demon then explains that he's come at Maha's request, and that he came back through a crack in time while following Arkarium, who planned to destroy the Heroes in the past. Afrien replies that it's a plan befitting a Guardian of Time, though he adds that he hasn't seen Arkarium around. After he casts a protective barrier around them, he explains that the Black Mage has cast a curse on the Onyx Dragons, which will slowly die out without any more descendants. The Demon notes that the Onyx Dragons were the Black Mage's greatest enemy, and that they had proven to be powerful, even for the Commanders. However, he expresses his shock that the Black Mage would wipe out the entire race of them. Afrien explains that one member of their race had been spared from the curse, as it had been protected inside its egg. He reveals that due to the imperfect nature of the curse, he had been able to take Freud's share of it in his place. Upon seeing the Demon's grim expression, he tells him not to make such a face, explaining that he has no doubt that his choice had made the world a better place, and that he could see the proof of that in the Demon standing before him, working to save the past. He then asks the Demon for help in recovering the last member of his family, to which the Demon agrees, explaining that he understands the importance of family better than anyone. After he recovers the egg, Afrien tells him that Freud will hide it somewhere safe and adds that he may even meet the child that hatches from the egg in the distant future. He then tells the Demon that he doesn't have to look away in embarrassment, as his actions have helped the will of the Onyx Dragons continue. The rest of the dialogue is then the same as the regular script, in which Afrien asks him to check on the Temple of Time.
When Rhinne tells the player about Arkarium's plan to kill the Demon, the Demon gets a slightly modified script, in which Rhinne refers to the Demon directly, rather than speaking about him in third-person.
The Demon gets some exclusive dialogue when he encounters Arkarium's clone in the past, in which Arkarium recognizes the Demon and calls him a traitor before adding that he has no business with him, unless it's the past version of him. He then notes the irony that the Demon, who had once helped seal the Goddess, is now trying to save her.
After Arkarium's clone is defeated and Rhinne tells the player that the real Arkarium has escaped, the Demon curses Arkarium and asks aloud whether he's escaped once again.
Kritias
Upon hearing that Empress Aria had visited Kritias recently, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which he recognizes Kritias as the place that the Black Mage had attacked along with Leafre centuries ago. However, he's confused by why it's here now because Kritias was meant to have been completely wiped off the map.
Black Heaven (Post-Remaster)
Note: The Black Heaven storyline was remastered under the KMS story team's new continuity in the Dreamer Update.
The day before the operation, Mastema found the Demon at the ruins of his old family home in Leafre. She asked whether it was true that he was joining the battle, which the Demon confirmed, explaining that he needed to free himself of his mistakes. Mastema told him that she wished that she could help him if only she had her old body back, though the Demon told her not to worry about it, as it was his burden to bear. He believed that it was a good opportunity, as he would be able to save many lives on the front lines so that no one would have to suffer the loss that he did, even if it cost him his own life. Mastema cut in and told him not to say that, reminding him that she was like his family and asked him to come back safely. Taken aback, the Demon promised to return for her sake.
After Athena Pierce and the player fight their way to the main deck, Athena gives a word of encouragement to the player as they charge into battle, which depends on their class. For the Demon, Athena tells him to show their enemies the power of the Resistance.
When the player first encounters Orchid inside Black Heaven, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue that replaces the regular script of Orchid recognizing them as the one who had seen her memories. When Francis asks Orchid if she knows the Demon, she explains that she knows him very well and calls him a traitor to be fighting on the Alliance's side. She asks him whether he has no pride left and declares that they're now enemies.
When the Piyo siblings mourn the player succumbing to Retoxin, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which Claudine yells out his name in mourning alongside the Piyo siblings.
Black Heaven (Pre-Remaster)
The day before the operation, Mastema found the Demon at the ruins of his old family home in Leafre. She asked whether it was true that he was joining the battle, which the Demon confirmed, explaining that he needed to free himself of his mistakes. Mastema told him that she wished that she could help him if only she had her old body back, though the Demon told her not to worry about it, as it was his burden to bear. He believed that it was a good opportunity, as he would be able to save many lives on the front lines so that no one would have to suffer the loss that he did, even if it cost him his own life. Mastema cut in and told him not to say that, reminding him that she was like his family and asked him to come back safely. Taken aback, the Demon promised to return for her sake.
After Athena Pierce and the player fight their way to the main deck, Athena gives a word of encouragement to the player as they charge into battle, which depends on their class. For the Demon, Athena tells him to show their enemies the power of the Resistance.
After the player chooses to exile themselves, the Demon gets an exclusive scene that replaces the player's conversation with Cygnus. Claudine approaches him and tells him that she can't let him leave like this. She explains that he's broken the Resistance's rules, and that, as a member, she still can't understand why he would have mercy for a Black Wing. She reminds him that members of the Resistance are civilians, not soldiers, and that they're all people who've lost family and friends to the Black Wings, including Belle, Checky, Brighton, and herself, which is something that he already knows, since he's one of them. She tells him that losing someone is the the bond that brings the Resistance together, regretfully adding that she's now lost him, too.
When the player first encounters Orchid inside Black Heaven, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue that replaces the regular script of Orchid recognizing them as the one who had seen her memories. When Francis asks Orchid if she knows the Demon, she explains that she knows him very well and calls him a traitor to be fighting on the Alliance's side. She asks him whether he has no pride left and declares that they're now enemies.
When the Piyo siblings mourn the player succumbing to Retoxin, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which Claudine yells out his name in mourning alongside the Piyo siblings.
Heroes of Maple (Post-Remaster)
Note: The Heroes of Maple storyline was remastered under the KMS story team's new continuity in the Dreamer Update.
Reunion with Damien
The Demon returned to his burned family home in southern Leafre while tracking down the new Commander of the Black Mage. After defeating the demon soldiers, he cornered the Commander and demanded to know what they were doing on his family's private land. He then noted that though the Commander was a demon, the power which had consumed him was one that should not be used. Drawing out his weapon, he pointed it at the Commander, declaring that he would unmask them at last. To his surprise and horror, the Commander removed his hood and revealed himself as Damien. The Demon was shocked to learn that his brother was alive and asked him how he had come to possess the Sword of Destruction. Damien revealed that hundreds of years ago, his latent powers had awakened, which had resulted in their mother's death. However, he told the Demon not to worry, promising to restore everything to how it once was. As the horror-struck Demon realized that Damien had become a Commander in order to undo the tragedy which had befallen their family that day, Damien asked the Demon to become a Commander alongside him once again. However, the Demon warned Damien not to trust the Black Mage, claiming that in the end, his minions would only be cast aside like pawns.
However, Damien declared that the reason why the Demon had been betrayed was because he had been too weak, promising that they could turn everything back around if they stood together. The Demon hotly warned Damien that all demons who pursued power eventually walked the path of destruction. He then asked Damien whether he had forgotten what had happened to Tynerum. Damien angrily retorted by asking the Demon whether he had any idea how he had been living for the last few centuries, revealing that because the Demon had served the Black Mage, the half-blood demons who had fled Tynerum had been forced back to their homeland by the people of Maple World. He explained that in Tynerum, all the half-blood demons without wings had been killed, with their souls ripped out, except for himself, who had survived and been chosen by the Sword of Destruction. However, the Demon warned Damien that the sword's power was something that he would not be able to handle, to which Damien replied that he sounded exactly like Alicia, whom he simply called ‘that girl'. He then declared that after understanding the Demon's choice, they would now walk separate paths. He reminded the Demon about their people's laws – that demons were not permitted to get involved in each other's fights – and then used his powers to attack his brother. As the Demon fell unconscious, Damien told the Demon that the war was his fight and warned him to stay out of it. After a pause, he told the Demon that it was the only path left to him, after which he disappeared.
Meeting the Heroes
Hoping to track down Damien, the Demon arrived at the demon camp on Turtle Island, where he encountered Aran, Phantom, and Shade. Recognizing the Demon as a former Commander, Aran immediately pointed Maha at him, wondering whether he – despite joining the Alliance – had ulterior motives on the demons' side. However, Shade told Aran to wait, pointing out that the Demon was injured. The Demon then told the Heroes that he was the only one who could stop Damien, to which Phantom – noting the Demon's condition – wondered whether Damien was the one who had attacked him in the first place. He asked the Demon whether there was infighting happening between the demons, to which the Demon revealed that his fight with Damien hadn't happened because they were demons, but because they were brothers. The Heroes were surprised at his words, with Aran lowering Maha before asking him why he had sought them out. The Demon explained that Damien had kidnapped the World Tree, and that he was now trying to take her powers, to which Phantom asked whether he was following the Black Mage's orders. The Demon replied that though it was possible, he doubted that Damien would quietly hand over the World Tree's power to the Black Mage. Aran asked the Demon whether he had a plan in mind, to which the Demon explained that Damien was currently seeking Freud's legacy, and that he had been using Turtle Island as a base to lure half of them away, leaving Evan's team cut off and weakened. Shade declared that whatever Freud's legacy was, they couldn't afford to let Damien have it, for which he suggested that they move out immediately. When Aran asked the Demon what he planned to do, the Demon replied that he would work alone to find a way to stop Damien in his own way, for which he asked them to ensure that Freud's legacy remain safe. Phantom told the Demon that they wouldn't get in each other's way before teleporting himself and the other Heroes back to the Lumiere. After the Heroes left, Damien quietly spoke aloud to Damien and asked him to wait, declaring that he would save his brother no matter what.
Defeating Damien
After Damien absorbed Alicia's power, the Demon scaled atop the Dark World Tree and soon encountered the Heroes. The Demon realized that the Heroes had failed to protect Freud's legacy, though he nevertheless told them that he didn't blame them, as it was his job in the end to stop Damien. Phantom recalled how the Demon had told them that he was searching for a way to stop his brother and asked whether he had learned anything. The Demon revealed that he had been looking for a way to disable Damien's sword. Aran noted how Evan had mentioned that the sword had been radiating strange energy, to which Evan explained that though he had originally believed that the sword contained the Black Mage's power, sensing the Black Mage's power within the Abyss Crystal had caused him to realize that the sword had a completely different energy signature, with the Demon revealing that the sword had a power similar to that of the Transcendents. The Heroes were shocked at this revelation, with Luminous retorting that there was no way that the sword contained the power of the Transcendents. The Demon then explained that the sword was the product of an experiment conducted long ago in Tynerum, which had resulted in the destruction of their homeland. Though the Heroes were dubious, the Demon told them that it didn't matter if they didn't believe him, as time as growing short. Evan asked the Demon to join forces with them, but the Demon told them that the battle was one between demons, and that he would put an end to things himself. The Demon then left to confront Damien, while the Heroes continued scaling atop the Dark World Tree, rushing to stop Damien before all of Maple World's vitality was drained.
Meanwhile, the Demon reached the top and confronted Damien, who immediately pointed his sword at his brother. The Demon then decided to reveal the truth about the sword and their father, explaining that Damien wasn't the first demon to try and take the power of a Transcendent, as their people had been conducting terrible experiments for thousands of years in order to claim that power for themselves, resulting in Tynerum becoming a desolate wasteland. The Demon explained that the Sword of Destruction was one such failed experiment, to which Damien retorted that he had been chosen by the sword, and that had used that ‘failed' sword to take the power of the World Tree. However, the Demon told Damien that he hadn't been chosen by the sword and entreated him to open his eyes. He asked Damien whether he knew what power the sword contained before revealing that it held the vengeful spirits of all the half-blood demons which had been sacrificed for thousands of years, adding that Damien was also being swallowed by that same hatred. At Damien's surprise, the Demon noted that Damien's knowledge of their father was likely limited to him being a pure-blood, though there was more to the story. He explained that their father had known that the Transcendent experiments would only bring disaster, for which he had attempted to put a stop to them, though he had ultimately been left isolated and killed.
The Demon urged Damien to see that their people's tragedies had all come from them attempting to seize too much power, which was why Tynerum had been ruined, leaving them as wanderers. Declaring that the tragedy had to end with their ancestors, the Demon told Damien to give up his quest for power, noting that his body was unable to hold any more of it. After a moment, Damien told the Demon that he had spent hundreds of years living for just one thing and asked whether the Demon was truly asking him to abandon all of it. The Demon apologized to Damien, noting that he had only been criticizing him and ignoring all his pain. Damien paused before admitting that he had failed to save their mother, to which the Demon retorted that it hadn't been Damien's fault, and that he could never hate him for that. At Damien's surprise, the Demon once again reaffirmed that he didn't hate his brother, and that he never had. However, after a pause, Damien merely scoffed at the Demon's display of brotherly affection before cutting him down. Consumed by the power of the sword, Damien declared that their ancestors' mistake hadn't been that they had sought ultimate power, but only that they had failed in the process. Just then, the Heroes rushed to the scene and found Damien towering over his fatally wounded brother. Vowing that they would stop him, the Heroes fought against Damien in a fierce battle and managed to defeat him.
Nevertheless, Damien refused to be beaten, with the spirits of the sword emerging out of it as Damien began losing control over his power. Suddenly, the wounded Demon approached Damien and noted that the vengeful spirits of countless souls who had died in pursuit of power had formed the sword's power. Cursing the Black Mage for dragging his brother into the same fate as the rest of their people, the Demon declared that he would put an end to their tragedy once and for all. As he approached the sword, an injured Damien looked up and told the Demon to end things. The Demon told Damien that he was his younger brother, to which Damien replied that he wasn't, as all his precious memories were fading away, including the memory of their mother's face and name. He then urged the Demon to finish him while he still had some vestige of his humanity left. Mournfully, the Demon destroyed the spirits of the sword and Damien once and for all before taking Damien's body away to bury at their ruined family home.
Heroes of Maple (Pre-Remaster)
The Demon returned to his burned family home in southern Leafre while tracking down the new Commander of the Black Mage. After defeating the demon soldiers, he cornered the Commander, claiming that he would unmask them at last. To his surprise and horror, the Commander removed his hood and revealed himself as Damien. Damien kept his distance from the Demon, feeling ashamed, and explained that his latent powers awakening was the cause for their mother's death, and so he had sworn loyalty to the Black Mage in order to gain the power to make amends for what he had done. Damien asked his brother to join him in destroying the humans who had forced them back to Tynerum, as well as to bring their mother back to life. However, the Demon instead attempted to persuade Damien to stop his quest for revenge, claiming that it would only destroy him. Damien then told him that their mother's death was as much his own fault as the fate of the half-blood demons was the Demon's. He told the Demon that all the weak demons who had moved to Leafre had been exiled back to Tynerum after the Black Mage had been sealed away, all because the Demon had been a Commander. There, they had all suffered at the hands of the pure-bloods, as only the strong ruled in Tynerum. However, Damien added that he wasn't weak anymore, and that he would accomplish what the Demon never could. The Demon tried to convince Damien that their mother's death wasn't his fault and implored him to see that it wasn't too late. However, Damien told him that it was too late, right before he attacked the Demon and knocked him out. As he walked away, he voiced aloud that he had only wanted to see his brother again and asked the Demon not to hate him.
After Damien used the Transcendence Stone to steal Alicia's powers, he began draining the life force from Maple World. Determined to stop him, the Demon began scaling the Dark World Tree, where he encountered the Heroes. He told the Heroes that he would bear the responsibility to stop Damien, not only as a fellow demon, but also as his brother. He climbed to the top of the World Tree and confronted Damien, who had grown mad with power. In an effort to help Damien see the error of his ways, he told Damien the truth about their father. He explained how the pure-blood demons had once conducted terrible experiments to steal the powers of a Transcendent, resulting in Tynerum becoming a desolate wasteland. Because their father had spoken against the plan, he had been banished from Tynerum and exiled until his dying day. He implored Damien to see that the demons had met their end in their pursuit of power, but Damien suddenly attacked the Demon and claimed that he had succeeded where the others had failed. After the Heroes defeated Damien, the Spirit of Vengeance, which has possessed Damien, attempted to possess Evan, though he was able to force it out of his body. The Demon then got up and explained that the Spirit of Vengeance was the combined spirits of all the demons across millennia who had driven themselves to ruin in pursuit of ultimate power, along with the countless innocents who had lost their lives to that greed. He moved forward to put an end to the Spirit of Vengeance, which told him that its link to Damien meant that destroying it would kill Damien as well. However, Damien told his brother to finish it, having come to his senses, and called his death atonement for everything that he had done. Mournfully, the Demon destroyed the Spirit of Vengeance and took Damien's body away to bury at their ruined home.
Vanishing Journey
After the player defeats Arma, Kao will speak to the player while being carried through the cave. For the Demon, Kao explains that he had known that he couldn't beat the Black Mage when he had faced his old master centuries ago, though he had hoped desperately for just once more chance to face him again, which he had miraculously gotten. For his people, his mother, and Damien, he had focused all his rage in order to face the challenge, though he had soon forgotten everything, including his rage. He explains that he doesn't think that someone like him will ever be given another chance, though he says that it'll be different for the Demon.
Yum Yum Island
When the Adversary learns that the monsters of Yum Yum Island are fusions of powerful creatures of Maple World, with Chief Lyon being made from Damien's Erdas, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which he notes that Lyon is nothing like Damien and realizes that after Damien had died at the Dark World Tree, parts of him had trickled into the Arcane River as Erda, which had resulted in the creation of Lyon.
After the Adversary decides to move on from Yum Yum Island, the Demon notes to himself that if he ever sees Damien again, then he hopes that Damien will be able to live a better life like the people of Chu Chu Island do.
Esfera (Post-Remaster)
Note: The Esfera storyline was remastered under the KMS story team's new continuity in the NEXT Update.
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Esfera (Pre-Remaster)
Upon seeing the memory of Will capturing Tana, the Demon gets some exclusive dialogue, in which he notes that new Commanders are appearing one by one as he gets closer to the Black Mage. He realizes that the Black Mage has grown stronger, but he also notes that things will be different this time, vowing to succeed for Damien's sake.
Labyrinth of Suffering (Post-Remaster)
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Labyrinth of Suffering (Pre-Remaster)
After Cygnus tells Neinheart that she will lead the fleet into Tenebris in the Adversary's place, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which he notes that the Empress is more resolved than ever. Thinking about her determination, he looks back on when he had watched his family home burn with his own eyes, and when he had killed Damien with his own hands. He recalls that the determination and rage that he had felt back then was just as intense as it feels today. He then steels his resolve, reminding himself that it's nearly time to face the Black Mage.
When the player first meets with Azalin - Hilla disguised as a Night Walker - she tells the Demon that it's funny how he seeks to destroy the Black Mage after having once been his right-hand. She then wonders who could have predicted something like that. She notes that the Alliance still accepts him, despite knowing what he's done for the Black Mage, adding that she was surprised, asking who would've thought that someone could defect a second time and side with the Black Mage again. The Demon asks her what it is that she wants to say, to which Azalin merely says that she hopes that he's made the right choice. The Demon notes to himself that something is off, after which Azalin says that what's important is right now. If the player has completed the Azwan storyline, Azalin notes that when she thinks about it, the Adversary really does tend to be wherever things are going wrong. She points out how they had driven Hilla from Azwan, and how they had gone after the Black Mage's Commanders, whom they had taken out one by one. The Demon gets some exclusive dialogue during this part, in which Hilla asks him how it had felt to take out the Commanders, since they had once been his comrades. She notes that he must have a cold heart, as she can't think of how else he could have killed Damien, his own brother, with his own hands. However, she then adds that she didn't mean anything by it, as she's simply stating facts.
When the Adversary realizes that they've been cutting down Alliance members in the labyrinth, the Adversary notes to themselves that their heart is filled with disgust at killing the very people whom they're meant to be protecting. The Demon has exclusive dialogue in place of this, in which he wonders whether he can kill his comrades so easily because of the darkness in his past. He then berates himself for being unable to do even just one thing right and atone for his sins, realizes that he's never really moved on, not even by a single step. He then wonders whether he was just never meant to protect people.
When Hilla first reveals to herself to the Adversary, the Demon gets an exclusive scene that takes place right before she teleports away. Hilla will say that she ought to show him something interesting for old times' sake, since he's betrayed the Black Mage. She then uses her power to pull Damien's soul from the afterlife and mockingly asks him how it feels to be reunited with his beloved sibling. The Demon angrily demands to know what she's done, to which Hilla jokingly tells him that she had thought that he had wanted to see Damien again, adding that he's making his beloved brother sad. She tells him not to look so unhappy to see his brother, as Damien has come such a long way for him. Upon seeing the Demon's anger, Hilla laughs and says that it seems that he still has a little spirit left in him after all. She then warns him not to do anything rash unless he wants another fight with his brother, after which she disappears and takes Damien's soul with her.
After the Adversary collapses into despair as a result of Hilla's machinations, they pass out in a void of darkness within their own mind. As their morale and strength threaten to diminish completely, the mysterious divine light speaks to them in the form of someone close to them and provides them motivation to continue. For the Demon, the voice of Damien asks him why he's fighting so hard for people that he doesn't even know. The Demon tells him that it's because everyone is that precious to him, to which Damien asks him whether Maple World is really that precious to him. The Demon replies that Maple World is the home where his loved ones live, and that it's a precious place, filled with all their memories. Damien notes that it's quite curious to hear him say that after he had turned his back so easily on his own people. After a pause, the Demon explains that it's the very reason why he had fought so hard, as he had wanted to protect everyone. However, he laments that he's failed again and adds that there's nothing that he can do, and that he's completely helpless. He then asks what's left for him to do, to which Damien tells him to open his eyes and see the truth for himself, reminding him that all roads exist inside his heart.
Limina (Post-Remaster)
Note: The Limina storyline was remastered under the KMS story team's new continuity in the NEXT Update.
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Limina (Pre-Remaster)
When the Adversary faces the Black Mage, he tells them that their path has always been preordained. The Demon has two different lines in response to his words, depending on whether the player is a Demon Slayer or a Demon Avenger. If the player is a Demon Slayer, the Demon claims that it's time for them to part ways once and for all. He tells the Black Mage that he'll use the same power that he had once wielded for him in order to destroy him. He adds that winning the battle isn't just for him, but for Damien too. If the player is a Demon Avenger, the Demon claims that it's time for them to part ways once and for all. He tells the Black Mage that he'll use the power of rage in order to destroy him. He adds that winning the battle isn't just for him, but for Damien too.
In the final act of Limina, the Adversary (your character) dies after defeating the Black Mage. The Adversary wakes up in the Erda Flow, serving as the afterlife, where the White Mage thanks you for putting an end to the battle. After the conversation, he gives you a unique title based on your class; the title he gives to the Demon is "Resilient Soul".
After the final battle, the Adversary will return back to the Outpost and speak with Neinheart and the other leaders of the Alliance. For the Demon, Neinheart tells him that all of Maple World owes him a debt that can never be repaid. Claudine adds that no matter what he did in the past, he's always been at the Resistance's side. Cygnus tells him that he no longer lives under the shadow of the Black Mage, and that he's a valued member of the Alliance. She then asks what he'll do now, to which he says that he's not sure. He thinks to himself that there's nowhere to go home to and no one that's waiting for him. Cygnus then tells him that no matter where he goes or what he finds, the Alliance will always be there for him. The Demon is overwhelmed by the overwhelming support of everyone and jokes that this is one way to make new acquaintances.
Aftermath (Post-Remaster)
Note: The Demon's Aftermath cutscene was remastered under the KMS story team's new continuity in the KMS Spring 2024 Update.
At the Secret Plaza, Claudine gave a speech to the entire Resistance, reminding them of everything that they had accomplished, from driving out the Black Wings to rebuilding the Edelstein Council. Declaring that true freedom had come at last, Claudine then presented Demon, introducing him as one of the Resistance's greatest heroes and noting that he had broken free from the Black Mage and joined the Resistance. After the assembly clapped for the Demon, Claudine told everyone that it was time to return to the city in order to celebrate. On the way out, however, Mastema stopped the Demon and jokingly asked him whether he had forgotten her after so long, to which the Demon smiled and told her that he was finally come back home. Mastema then told the Demon that she had full faith that he would be able to win before asking him how he felt about having finally taken his revenge on the Black Mage. The Demon admitted that it still didn't feel real to him yet that he'd gone from being a Commander to a Resistance member to an Adversary. He noted that he had been constantly changing into different people, and yet he still felt like there was nowhere to return home to. Upon hearing his words, Mastema asked him whether he had forgotten about the people that he had with just moments ago, noting that the Resistance was where he would return home to, and that it was where she would be as well. The Demon laughed and agreed with her before thanking her for staying at his side, to which Mastema laughed that he was finally recognizing her efforts, after which she suggested that they head to the party.
At the town square, all the people of Edelstein cheered as fireworks lit the sky over a free Edelstein. As they all celebrated, Brighton turned to Belle and noted that the invincible Mesorangers had finally achieved victory, alluding back to when they would play Mesorangers as children. He then added that he had never thought that he would have survived long enough to celebrate their victory with her. Belle noted that when she looked back, they had all done some dangerous and often reckless things. Elsewhere, Elex and Checky wondered what Belle and Brighton were whispering about, with Checky laughing and asking whether they should whisper about something as well, causing Elex to glare at him. Meanwhile, Claudine turned to the Demon and asked whether he could see the freedom that they had all created together, noting how they could finally leave their painful past behind and write their own history from now on. After a pause, Claudine admitted that she also wanted to liberate others from persecution if possible, explaining that there was another world where people's freedom had been taken away just like Edelstein. She then asked the Demon whether he would be willing to join her in the future, to which the Demon agreed. A pleased Claudine noted that she knew that he would before suggesting that they join the others in their crazy antics as they all celebrated their victory together.
Later in southern Leafre, the Demon returned to his ruined family home with Mastema and felt many awful memories resurface. He went to Damien's grave, where he recalled how a young Damien had once asked him if they could live a quiet life away from the war and all their troubles. At the time, he had believed that it was just a naive child's wish, but he realized now that Damien had it right all along. He spoke aloud to Damien that they should have lived away from it all, though he had realized it far too late. Though he had finally avenged Damien by helping defeat the Black Mage, he noted that there was nothing else to take revenge for and wondered what Damien would say if he could see him now, wondering aloud what he had to live for anymore. Mastema then interrupted and told him that he did have a reason to keep fighting, telling the Demon that he should live for himself and for her. Reminding him that the world needed him, she urged him to fight for what he believed in on the side of good. The Demon wondered if he could really be happy fighting for what he believed in, to which Mastema told him that he could, and that she was looking forward to the rest of her days with him. The Demon realized that Mastema was right, though he noted that there was still work to be done first. He told Mastema that though Damien was gone, the world that he had dreamed about was still possible to attain, and that he would do whatever it took to create the peaceful world without war that Damien had wanted. He then asked Mastema whether she would keep following him, to which she vowed that she would continue following him until the end. Silently, the Demon then addressed Damien and told his departed brother that he loved him.
Aftermath (Pre-Remaster)
At the Secret Plaza, Claudine gave a speech to the entire Resistance, reminding them of everything that they had accomplished, from driving out the Black Wings to rebuilding the Edelstein Council. Declaring that true freedom had come at last, Claudine then presented Demon, introducing him as one of the Resistance's greatest heroes and noting that he had broken free from the Black Mage and joined the Resistance. After the assembly clapped for the Demon, Claudine told everyone that it was time to return to the city in order to celebrate. All the people of a free Edelstein cheered as fireworks lit the sky. Claudine then turned to the Demon and reminisced about everything that they had accomplished together. With Edelstein finally free, Claudine told him that she had been considering what came next. She realized that they had the opportunity to bring freedom to other places and asked if they would continue to fight for the Resistance in the name of liberty. The Demon agreed without hesitation, making Claudine smile.
Later in southern Leafre, the Demon returned to his ruined family home with Mastema and felt many awful memories resurface. He went to Damien's grave, where he recalled how a young Damien had once asked him if they could live a quiet life away from the war and all their troubles. At the time, he had believed that it was just a naive child's wish, but he realized now that Damien had it right all along. He spoke aloud to Damien that they should have lived away from it all, though he had realized it far too late. Though he had finally avenged Damien by helping defeat the Black Mage, he noted that there was nothing else to take revenge for and wondered what Damien would say if he could see him now, wondering aloud what he had to live for anymore. Mastema then interrupted and told him that he did have a reason to keep fighting, telling the Demon that he should live for himself and for her. Reminding him that the world needed him, she urged him to fight for what he believed in on the side of good. The Demon wondered if he could really be happy fighting for what he believed in, to which Mastema told him that he could, and that she was looking forward to the rest of her days with him. The Demon realized that Mastema was right, though he noted that there was still work to be done first. He told Mastema that though Damien was gone, the world that he had dreamed about was still possible to attain, and that he would do whatever it took to create the peaceful world without war that Damien had wanted. He then asked Mastema whether she would keep following him, to which she vowed that she would continue following him until the end. Silently, the Demon then addressed Damien and told his departed brother that he loved him.
Genesis Weapon Liberation
When Neinheart tells the Adversary that they'll need to fight Damien's afterimage, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue, in which he expresses his shock that he has to fight Damien again and wonders if there's really no way to break the cycle. He then asks himself how he can be forgiven for what he did to Damien. He wonders how he can face Damien again in the afterlife, and whether Damien would still consider him his brother when they meet again. Neinheart asks if there's a problem and notes that the Demon looks angry, adding that it seems like he'd rather not fight one of his own kind. He explains that it's a difficult decision, and that anyone would have misgivings. He tries to help the Demon cope by telling him to consider that he'd be helping the people that Damien exploited break the cycle and find peace, which helps the Demon come to terms with it. After defeating Damien and returning back to Ereve, as Grendel liberates more of the weapon's power, the Demon feels that the Black Mage's power over him seems to be weakening. He then considers whether he feels free from what was holding him back, after which he wonders whether Damien is at peace now. He then hopes that Damien will be smiling the next time that they see each other before calling him his beloved brother.
Convergence
While searching for Grendel the Really Old, the Adversary, Elwin, and Lily travel to Morass, where they encounter the White Mage. Before they leave, the White Mage stops the Demon and explains that there's something that he needs to know before leaving. The Demon asks if it's about Damien and Arkarium, which the White Mage confirms. The Demon explains that at first, he didn't know who to hate between Arkarium, who had been the perpetrator, and the Black Mage, who had given the orders. However, he tells the White Mage that he no longer cares anymore, as neither Arkarium, nor the Black Mage and Damien exist anymore. He explains that he doesn't want to keep living in anger and regret, to which the White Mage is pleased to note that the Demon has made his peace with it. He then asks the Demon to keep moving forward, explaining that it's the duty of those who survive.
Cernium
When the Demon first meets Havoc in Cernium, he notes to himself that Havoc seems both familiar and dangerous.
Later, during the battle to take the city, Havoc personally enters the fight and uses his powers to shoot red lightning from the sky. Upon witnessing this, the Demon gets some exclusive dialogue, in which he recognizes Havoc's power as being that of a pure-blood demon.
Carcion
Before Neinheart begins the Alliance briefing on the Arteria crisis, the Demon gets exclusive dialogue. Claudine greets the Demon and asks him how he is, noting that she can't even imagine how he must be feeling after Shinsoo had filled him up with her divine power, on top of him being grievously injured. The Demon assures Claudine that he's fine before asking her how Edelstein is, to which Claudine tells him that the city is still mostly intact, and that though there was some structural damage, they had been able to avoid the worst, thanks to the enemy having focused most of its forces on Ereve. The Demon is pleased to hear this and tells Claudine that they should talk more after the meeting.
When Havoc opens his demon wings and prepares to fly off with Limbo, the Demon gets some exclusive dialogue. Upon seeing Havoc's wings, the Demon realizes that Havoc really is a pure-blooded demon and wonders how that could be possible. Havoc asks the Demon why he looks so surprised and sarcastically asks him whether it's his first time seeing a pure-blooded demon. As Havoc prepares to leave, the Demon tells him to wait, to which Havoc tells the Demon that if he really is a demon, then he should prove it by showing his strength.
Trivia
- Demon is the second class which allows players to choose their path from the beginning, the first being Luminous.
- The addition of Demon Avenger added a storyline for both Demon classes.
- Demon is the second class who is not a human, the first being Mercedes.
- However, unlike other non-human classes, Demon is half-human.
- Although Mastema's gender is canonically female, her NPC's gender in the Demon's class story is the opposite of the player's gender; if the player is male, Mastema is female, and vice versa.
- Demon breaking free from an egg when he is discovered by the Black Wings is loosely related to Hermann Hesse's 1919 novel Demian. It is coincidentally tied back to the god Abraxas's symbol of a bird breaking free from an egg, while Damien (데미안, Demian) and Abraxas coincidentally are both names used in that novel, where a major character is named Max Demian and Abraxas is referred to throughout the story.
- The sub-class of the Demon Avenger is the only class that doesn't depend on any of the four main stats, its main attribute being HP.
- Arguably, the Demon was the strongest person after the Black Mage since he was able to destroy his defenses by himself, when the effort of the six Heroes combined wasn't enough to finish him off, forcing them to seal away the Black Mage (this is assuming that nobody was stronger than the six Heroes in Maple World).
References
- ↑ Mastema's gender is changed to be the opposite of that of the player within the game. However, the Demon is canonically male and Mastema is canonically female.
- ↑ In canon, the Demon continues to use his Demon Fury and remains a Demon Slayer.
- ↑ This has been retconned by the Damien webcomic, which reveals that both the Demon and Damien were both born in Tynerum, where they grew up until they resettled in Maple World.