But this does not mean the Divine Artifact Clan is heartless.
They too feel anger, greed, fear, but these emotions are never tied to a moral framework.
When the Overlord Sword harms its host, it feels no guilt, just as humans do not repent when stepping on ants; from a higher dimension, there is no difference between the two.
The only guide in the world's operation is the word "benefit."
War, plunder, conspiracy, hatred—are all conflicts dressed up as benefits, peel away their layers, they are all actions conforming to the world's rules.
Competing with beasts for hunting grounds, or plants for sunlight is no different.
The only difference lies within the race; there might exist pure emotions fighting for honor or belief.
But when the vision is expanded to the entire race, it still guides by benefit.
The self-proclaimed civilization only beautifies massacre into conquest and enlightenment.
But powerful forces simply do not need these things.
