102 Chapter 102: Moving on!

In the dense forest on the second floor of the dungeon, Isabel kept glaring at Derik for a minute without uttering a word or reacting to his words. Apparently, she was the leader of this expedition troops of Alfa at the mid-grade of the silver realm. All through her life which consisted of over a hundred years, she has never come across a situation where a mode grade bronze realm warrior or mage confidently claims he can escape when surrounded by over a hundred peak grade bronze realm warriors and mages and over a dozen low-grade silver realm elves!

As much as she would have loved to call Derik's bluff but the confidence in those fiery darkish purple eyes of his discouraged her, keeping in mind that if they lost someone as talented as Derik, it will be considered a major loss on their side.

Her eyes narrowed as she reluctantly asked everyone to back off with a simple hand gesture. Only then did the darkish purple halo covering Derik's body vanish.

"You... Tell me something... Do you wish to get the benefits of this dungeon all alone?" Isabel sneered. She refused to believe that a mid-level bronze realm mage would even consider doing something a kingdom finds difficult alone.

"Yes..." Derik uttered casually and confidently, waving his hands which made all the bone spears vanish. Even if he lacked the brute power to handle this, he could depend on external sources like the Shadow lurker. Also the more people he kills, the more powerful he gets. Given enough time in this dungeon, he was quite positive he would at least leave here with many benefits even if he can't get the main prize.

"Even then you will fail... No one man can achieve these things you are saying unless they are at the peak grade of the silver realm or they are golden realm warriors or mages... And even when you manage to accomplish this... As you're alone... The various kingdoms will not hesitate to join hands and deal with you since you have no backing. Do you have a plan for that?" Isabel laughed.

Her emerald colored eyes remained fixed on Derik and a confident smile crept all over her face.

Hearing this Derik frowned, he had never really thought of this. After he gains the secrets of the dungeon what next? How sure was he that he would gain a gold level magic weapon like the lizardmen of Baldmar which instantly allowed them to suppress all foes who tried to ambush them at the center of the world. Even if he was lucky enough to get a gold level magic weapon, what assurance is there that he could use it? Even the first king of the lizardmen tribe suffered serious backlashes after using the magic weapon! His cultivation was broken, leaving him at the peak of the silver realm all his life, unable to ascend further. If a peak grade Silver realm warrior could suffer this much, what can a bronze realm mage like him do?

Derik's eyebrows slammed together as he sort for a solution in his mind. He noticed that Isabel wasn't in a hurry so he took his time to think deeply on this matter. His fiery darkish purple flame eyes dimmed as realization dawned on him that he couldn't escape. Even if he created a miniature gate to the underworld he still wouldn't escape. These people will probably wait for him and he still won't be able to stay long if not, his body and mind would be corroded as well. He would eventually pop out and they will not hesitate to eliminate him. Finally, even if he manages to escape, wouldn't that mean he's making all the forces of this large continent his enemy? What the heck, even the holy church, and their famous wingmen would definitely search for him, where will he run to?...

Isabel seemed to be enjoying the twisted expressions which kept appearing on Derik's face, she finally relaxed and leaned on a tree, patiently waiting for Derik to respond to her question.

"Fine... What do you propose?" Derik sighed with a bitter smile on his face.

Hearing this, Isabel clapped her hands and an excited smile blossomed on her face.

"Join Alda... The elven kingdom... Although we elves do not get along well with members of other species, we do appreciate supernatural beings more than any other race in the kingdom... If you return with us you will be treated like a treasure!" Isabel said"

Fine... I will accept your offer only on two conditions... Your people will stop thinking of severing my link to my death element and finally I get to pick two items from whatever we find after we conquer this dungeon... If you guys are feeling too generous, you can offer more... I won't refuse your kindness" Derik laughed but his eyes were cold.

"No, and no!" Isabel shook her head with a frown on her face

"If you haven't noticed, apart from our minor knowledge in the powers of the various elements... We elves focus on the powers of the nature element and cherish the beautiful nature blessed environment we live in... Should we let you keep this diabolic magic of yours, I'm afraid our homeland will not be safe"

"Then why don't you suppress it... My magic... I'm quite sure the kingdom of Alda possesses numerous magical items that can be used to seal the magic of a foe... It shouldn't be hard for you all to suppress mine... Don't worry, I won't struggle or try to break it"

"Hmph! Even if you try to struggle you still won't be able to break the seal our people will place on you" Isabel snorted, clearly she wasn't happy with Derik's cocky words concerning struggling ancient sealing techniques, in fact, she wasn't the only one who felt insulted by Derik's words, every other person present felt annoyed by this too.

"Are we placing the seal or not?..." Derik asked nonchalantly, he clearly wasn't moved by the change in these people's countenance.

"Fine... As for the loot... You know how important and precious these items are... They are capable of making any kingdom the sole overlord of this continent! That's why every kingdom sent out its elite forces! Now you ask I should hand over just a portion of the mind blowing treasure to you?" Isabel asked

"Of course!" Derik said indifferently with a slight nod.

This enraged everyone present, for someone to sort something capable to improve the overall strength of a kingdom all to himself. Derik's could be considered as the most selfish person in her mind, if he didn't possess the werewolf bloodline, she probably would have killed him now.All the elven warriors and mages here are putting their life at risk so as to acquire these precious tools for their kingdom, yet they don't expect a dime yet this kid had the guts to ask for two pieces, what if they only found 3 to 4 pieces of equipment.

"It seems we have reached an impasse" She sneered with bloodshot eyes. Her milk-colored delicate hands slowly moved the daggers which hung around her waist

" I can see that... It is a same I really liked you all for a moment there... Oooh well... Moving on!" Derik sneered. A broad, confident smile appeared on his face and he strode towards Isabel confidently.

"A mid-grade silver realm assassin... Isn't that cute" Derik laughed out loud while waving his hands in the empty air strangely

"I'll be leaving now... I hope you won't get in my way" The smile on Derik's face vanished and his fiery darkish purple eyes lit up strangely and dark, corrosive death aura burst out of his body.

Isabel's eyebrows slammed together as she pondered on what to do next. She knew the benefits Derik would bring to the team he joined them and his importance to the kingdom. Is it really wise to let someone this young and talented go? A thought popped up in her head and her eyes brightened instantly. Letting go of her daggers, a smile appeared on her face once again. Derik's aura could drive monsters in this forest away, monsters that don't even blink when attacking mid-grade silver realm warriors and mages like herself. Also, the fact he is so confident shows that he knows something they don't... Something that may help him clear the dungeon? It is possible. Just a while ago, this kid got through the first floor of the dungeon with the low-grade bronze realm cultivation base, that alone is really incredible. She began believing that Derik may actually be able to clear this dungeon. Why not try harder to pull him over to their side? Even if he took a very powerful item or tool in the loot and he serves the elven Kingdom of Alda, it still benefits the kingdom, right?

"Fine... I'll let you keep a piece of equipment or item of your choice if we clear the dungeon before everyone else and in exchange, you have to swear your undying loyalty to Alda when we return... Becoming a full-fledged member of the kingdom" Isabel said

"Trying to bring me over to your side, that way whatever item I take still remains in the kingdom of Alda... Smart but I must refuse your offer... I have goals... I have debts I still need to replay... I can't stay bound to you guys... Now I even feel stupid for asking you guys to seal my magic... I'll be leaving now... Once again I thank you for your kindness and I will definitely repay this favor later on... Should I find myself in a position to lend you all a hand later on... I definitely will not hesitate..." Derik bowed slightly as he spoke, after which he walked away disappearing in the cluster of trees.

The elves could only stare with their jaws dropped due to shock!