"Yes, my Lord. This light can help us escape from here."
"How?"
"My Lord, that demon Subahu has gained demonic energy and is completely consumed by arrogance. This is the perfect time to make him act in such a way that—even after becoming the master of that energy—he won't be able to use it. Instead, that very demonic energy will turn into his greatest enemy.
This light is a manifestation of divine essence. If it enters Subahu, the Demon God's wrath will fall upon him like a storm. The Demon God will believe Subahu has deceived him. In anger, he will punish him and strip him of all his power."
"But what if the Demon God realizes this is your doing?"
"He won't, my Lord. This energy has been created through divine mantras."
"You have done well, Demon Guru. Even if I could not obtain the demonic energy, I will not allow anyone else to become its master."
"My Lord, once the demonic energy is separated from Subahu, this light I created will steal a fragment of it and free us from here. And once I am free… I will teach that deceiver a lesson his generations will remember for centuries."
The Demon Guru commands the light to move toward Subahu.
At that moment, Subahu is still lost in the pride of becoming the master of demonic energy, when the light created by the Demon Guru enters his body.
As soon as it does, the flames of the sacrificial altar flare violently, and from them, the Demon God emerges.
Furious, he roars—
"Traitor! Such great deception against me!? Being a demon, you dare side with the gods!? You have betrayed me and insulted my pride. You will face the consequences. The only punishment for betrayal… is death!"
Everyone present trembles in fear.
But Subahu, still blinded by arrogance, replies—
"Forgive me, Demon God, but I have not deceived you. It is surprising that even as the lord of demons, you cannot distinguish between right and wrong."
"Fool! You dare accuse me?"
"I am not accusing you—I am showing you the truth. It is you who accuses me. I am a demon. My only relation with the gods is enmity. I have not deceived you."
"Enough! If you do not admit your mistake and beg for forgiveness, I will end you right here and now!"
"Forgiveness? Why should I ask for forgiveness when I have committed no mistake? And here is the proof—"
(He raises the severed head given by Princess Ratri.)
"—the head of Prince Susim, heir of Dhritdev, master of the light essence. This alone proves that I am a true demon."
"Fool! Prince Susim is neither the embodiment of the light essence, nor is that his real head. It is nothing but an illusion created by the light within him!"
Enraged, the Demon God strips Subahu of his energy.
Just as he is about to kill him, Princess Ratri suddenly appears before Subahu.
As the demonic energy touches her, the Demon God's power begins to weaken.
"Light essence… here in the demon realm!? So you plotted against me with the gods, Subahu! If you think this light will protect you, you are gravely mistaken!"
The Demon God attacks Princess Ratri.
Struck by the attack, she is filled with fury and unleashes her power. A blinding, piercing radiance spreads everywhere, forcing the Demon God to retreat.
Subahu collapses unconscious from the attack.
Meanwhile, the light sent by the Demon Guru absorbs a fragment of the demonic energy and frees both the Demon Guru and Demon Nalish from captivity.
"I told you, my Lord—this light would free us. And now… we are no longer bound by Subahu."
"You were right, Demon Guru. Now I will show Subahu the consequences of deceiving me."
They arrive where Princess Ratri is trying to revive Subahu.
"It seems the destruction here is even greater than expected, my Lord."
"Indeed."
They approach her—
"What happened, my Lady? Subahu is alive… isn't he?" (mocking)
"Or has he died? No matter. You may return to serving me, as before."
Seeing Nalish free, Princess Ratri is shocked—
"So this was your doing? You are the one who made Subahu appear guilty before the Demon God?"
"Yes, my Lady. I did this noble deed. In fact, you should be grateful—I freed you from a deceiver. Now tell me… where will you go? Whom will you seek help from? What will you do?"
Nalish smiles mockingly as he speaks.