363 Chapter 363: No regrets

At this point, everyone knew waiting for them to reach the demigod realm was not an option anymore. Once their breakthrough is complete and they reach the demigod realm, they will be forced to leave this world. During the period they are away, nothing stops the overseer from returning and destroying the empire with just a snap of its fingers. For that reason alone, Derik and Cyrus chose to provoke it and have it come for them while they were still mortals. 

This is a problem they must resolve before breaking into the demigod realm!

"I can't say I am against their methods… But isn't this a bit too dangerous? There are more mysteries in the demigod realm than they know of… They only bested the overseer because they had the element of surprise… the next time he comes… he will be prepared.." Demos whispered to Samael who nodded in response.

They didn't need any hand signs or someone to explain Derik and Cyrus' intentions when they chose to taunt the overseer. They clearly understood their intentions and for some reason, they felt proud of them as well.

"If we were in the same situation we probably would have done the same thing so I can't blame them… as for their safety… Don't worry, I am not tied down by the laws of the creator… I will watch over them… I will definitely step in when they need me" Samael responded. Only then did Demos calm down.

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Since the battle was already over and they had no time to waste, chatting with Demos and Samael, Derik and Cyrus returned to the empire, only to be greeted by the entire citizens of the empire cheering for them. The two descended from the skies like gods, choosing to walk through the streets of the empire rather than fly for the very first time.

On their way towards their sects, they looked at every face of every person cheering them on, trying to memorize what they look like. The thought of leaving these people behind burdened them, especially since these people who once saw them as tyrants finally saw them as their saviors.

"I wish this happened way earlier… I know I should be happy but I can't help but feel saddened by this…" Derik said to Cyrus as he picked up a little girl who ran towards him and grabbed his robe.

Only after this encounter did Derik realize how much he and Cyrus had changed. Even though they were in their normal human form, even those considered to be tall, had to look up to see their faces. They finally saw how the average man looked and when compared to their looks, they realized how handsome and godlike they were.

While Derik in his sleeveless black mage robe and a black trouser, and black long hair with fiery green pupils looked a bit wild but extremely attractive. Cyrus who was in his sleeveless white mage robe, long golden hair, and slightly golden colored complexion was like a deity. They were both extremely attractive in their own ways, and none seemed superior to the other in terms of appearance.

"Wishes don't always come true… all we can do right now is to make sure these people are kept safe… We have to take this seriously and give it our all" Cyrus said with a slight frown on his face.

Derik only nodded in response.

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The two kept walking down the streets of Briton until they got to a familiar road which made Derik halt in his tracks. In front of an old building, he used to live in was a girl in her early twenties, with short brown hair with red stripes, dressed in casual maiden attire, staring at Derik with watery eyes.

"Linda…" Derik muttered as his eyes let out a green flash.

At this moment, Cyrus knew who the lady was and why Derik was forced to stop. It was his younger sister Linda Angus and this was their family home located in Briton. After the episode with the former king of Gyro, Derik had cut all ties with his family, since they betrayed him.

Even though Gerald pardoned them and stripped them of their noble titles, Derik never bothered to seek them out. He never tried to check on them to find out how they were doing. He could understand why his former team had betrayed him, they were all trying to protect their families from the wrath of the former king of Gyro. But this, having his family whom he worked so hard just for their sake, betray him. This hurt even someone like him who had murdered thousands of people and even till now, Derik was yet to recover from that pain.

He shot a glance at the girl he once called sister and placed his hand over his chest where he kept feeling a stinging pain. Derik chose to keep moving but Cyrus firm hands fell on his shoulders as he whispered some words into Derik's ears 

"No regrets… I advise you to go now… This may be the only chance you will ever get" Cyrus said.

Only after hearing these words did Derik take a second look at Linda. At that moment he noticed something strange, he felt something pleasant and familiar.

It was the spirit of death hovering over the place he once called home!