In the cavern plaza beyond the entrance to Revered Light City's Underground Cavern.
"The Underground Cavern is actually a passage connecting our world to the Dark Beasts' world. If Dark Beasts can come looking for us, naturally, we can go looking for them." Gewo spoke at length.
"This plaza wasn't originally part of the Underground Cavern. After people took over a large cavern, they gradually expanded the entrance to create it. Revered Light City was founded a long time ago, so this plaza has been around for a long time too."
"See those caves around us? Those are passages leading to different parts of the Underground Cavern. After years of exploration, there's actually plenty of information about what lies beyond them. It's just that the people who have it aren't willing to share."
"Dark Beast crystal cores are currency in their own right. Killing Dark Beasts means making money, so to us, Dark Beasts aren't just a danger, but an opportunity too. However, remember this: never entertain the idea of raising Dark Beasts."
"Raising them?" Dongguan asked in confusion.
"Raising Dark Beasts to get more or stronger Dark Beasts, then harvesting more crystal cores-someone always comes up with that idea. First of all, most Dark Beasts don't reproduce. Even those like Insect Mother Dark Beasts don't produce their own kind, but lesser Dark Beasts. Making them stronger is possible, but that requires resources, and the resources you invest will cost more than what you gain. Naturally, it isn't worth it."
"Most importantly, raising Dark Beasts, or even just spending too much time around them, puts you at risk of falling into darkness."
"Falling into darkness?" Dongguan was puzzled again.
"Falling into darkness is a terrifying thing. You stop being yourself, become insane, and might even turn into a humanoid Dark