[Eon's POV: ]
"The Empire is relatively safer for some reason."
"It does not mean that they are safe. The fact that the stronger ones are there makes things just as difficult."
The demonic cultists were present throughout the world, but they were mostly saturated in places that were more of a political power and important junctions rather than highly functional cities like the capital of most of the states.
They were present on the island of magic's wealth as well. But there were not many.
From what we had observed, it seems like they had started their operations at least four to five centuries ago. And though it isn't that long of a time from the perspective of those who have lived long lives, this was enough time for many of the great changes to take place within this world.