‘First, start off by killing that serpent.''


    Kenny looked over to the serpent.


    ''What did you do to it for it to be sleeping like that?''


    ''I merely put it to sleep with my Xin.''


    ''Xin? What the hell is Xin?''


    ''I''ll explain later, just kill the serpent.''


    Kenny looked around for his sword. He found it then picked it up with his right hand, he looked over to his left arm…?


    Wait… left arm?


    ''Hey, what happened to my arm? Did you heal it somehow?''


    ''Yes, although it took a lot out of me. You see, demons have a natural regeneration power. The more powerful the demon, the more powerful the regeneration. We can also apply this regeneration power to another being, although its effects lessen dramatically.''


    Kenny looked puzzled. He already knew that demons had regenerative powers, but what puzzled him was this Xin thing. It seemed like some sort of supernatural power.


    ''So how do I kill it? It''s scales are too tough for me to get through.''


    ''Its stomach is its weak spot. Pierce it''s heart and it will die instantly.''


    Kenny walked over to the demon. He readied his sword and with all his strength thrusted his sword into the demons heart.


    [You have slain a Demon].


    [You have obtained a Regalia].


    ''Regalia?''


    Regalia is a sort of equipment like a weapon, armor, or even an accessory that contains its own soul. Although not alive, this soul allows the Regalia to grow with its wielder with each battle and enemy slain.


    This made Kenny excited.


    Kenny lifted his hand up in front of him.


    A normal looking sword appeared in Kenny''s hand. It had a golden guard and red grip, it''s blade was normal with a silver color. Honestly, he was a bit disappointed by its appearance. He thought it would be some special or cool looking sword. Though, he didn''t mind its simplicity after a few seconds.


    ''Is that a Regalia that you''ve obtained?''


    Kenny flinched in surprise.


    ''How… how come you know what a regalia is?''This narrative has been purloined without the author''s approval. Report any appearances on Amazon.


    ‘That is not of concern right now. Forget I asked that question.’


    Kenny began to become suspicious of Aragon. He already was from the start of their interaction, but now, his suspicion grew more. Since Kenny didn''t know much about the Demon he had just met a couple minutes ago, and that Demon was keeping many secrets, who could blame him?


    Kenny released his regalia and began to walk through the dark chasm with his flame lit in his hand.


    Kenny and Aragon talked for a while, and Kenny had revealed what had happened to him on his journey through Purgatory, and about his determination to go back home.


    ''Yes, I saw it all unfold, your actions were quite noble.''


    ''Thanks... Anyway, it''s your turn to tell me something.''


    ''And what might that be?''


    ''What did you mean I''m part demon? And what is this Xin thing?''


    ''Hmm… Very well. The moment I sealed myself, your very presence began to reformed into that of a demon and human hybrid. Though the process is not complete yet which may come with difficulties. With the little reformation, you''ve obtained the ability to survive in purgatory. When the time comes for you to fully evolve, it will reform your very body composition. A warning, it will be painful. More than you could ever imagine.’


    Kenny inwardly cursed at the fact that Aragon described this reformation as a painful one. One that he could not imagine.


    ''As for Xin, it''s a power that makes up a being. Demons have demonic Xin, but low level demons rarely use Xin if not at all. Since demons A-Rank and lower don''t have much intelligence, they don''t know how to use Xin very well. Only S-Rank and above have the intelligence to even make some use of it.''


    ''What does it do?''


    ''Xin, is the use of mind and body alike. So if you train your mind to correctly flow Xin through your body, your able to perform supernatural functions.''


    Kenny wasn''t sure what he was even hearing at the moment. With this explanation, he was even more sure that Purgatory was hiding a lot more than he knew.


    To be expected…


    But these mysteries didn''t concern him. His only goal was survive, and returning home, but this power was going to help him do just that, so he wanted to know as much as possible.


    ''Is there more to this power?''


    ''Of course, Xin isn''t so simple. Think of Xin like of what you humans fantasize about magic. The Xin in your body is limited, and what determines Xin capacity is when a demon is born. You’re able to train it to increase in quantity, but unfortunately, you have your limit. But what you can increase, is its quality.’


    ''Alright, I think I get it.''


    Before the talk with Aragon, Kenny decided to head towards the direction of the sky island since food and water would be necessary for the journey.


    Now that he had thought of it, how was he going to go back home? Since purgatory was absolutely massive in size, finding another pathway was basically impossible. To find one he would have to be extremely lucky — even that being an understatement — and arrive there before the pathway closes. He wasn''t sure what to do.


    ''Aragon, do you know a way back to earth?''


    ''Aside from pathways, I''m not sure there are any other ways.''


    Kenny became but disheartened. His goal to go back home was really dependent upon his luck. The only thing that Kenny thought of to do was wait on the sky island until he saw a pathway open.


    ''Human, you never told me your name.''


    ''It''s Kenny.''


    ''Very well Kenny, from now on, I will begin to introduce you the basics of Xin, as well as the demon language.''


    ''Demons have a language?''


    ''Yes. Like I said S-Rank demons and above obtain intelligence and are able to communicate with each other through the demon language, mostly telepathically. Although they know it the second they reach S-Rank, you on the other hand have to learn it from scratch.''


    Kenny sighed.


    ''I get Xin, but why the language.''


    ''You''ll be needing it in the future.''


    Kenny thought about it and decided to do try it since he''ll need a way to entertain himself.


    ''How come I''ll need it?''


    ''I''ve just thought of a possible way for you to go back home.''


    "Really?! How?!"


    Aragon sighed


    ''My… how many explanations am I going to give today?''