Was there any instance where a demi-god appeared in the last itinerary? No.
Although the side of Light was quite weaker and lacked strong warriors, the number of apostles remained the same and also, none of the children of those goddesses appeared.
Then why now?
"To balance both sides, Mother decided it was necessary to have me." Levitating before Richard, the small child casually muttered, while keeping his hold firmly on Richard.
"You came into play, you increased your forces, you united the Apostles of Darkness, and expected us to do nothing?" There was an evident scowl on his face as James drew near Richard, "You are foolish, Demon. And because of your leniency, we are here—dominating the darkness and moving toward the inevitable doom of Zulcriz."
With his head hanging low, Richard growled, "You look confident."
"Of course, I am. For I, the almighty Immortal will never kneel before someone like you."