[Never in all his years did Akechi imagine he'd have to explain religion, of all things.

But... it's fine. He presses his palms together, drawing a breath.]

Religion is more of a concept. Essentially, it's a way of interpreting the world, the universe, and pressing questions, like the meaning of life and where we came from. Thus, people turn to gods, demons, and all manner of grand ideas to explain the finer workings of life.