Chapter 373 - 373: Retribution!

"Why am I like this? I tried to express my feelings today… I left my heart exposed to the people I care about and what did it bring? Revolution… They dared to question my decision… why can't I be good? What makes a person good or bad? I don't believe in such sentiments… No matter what decision you take someone must be against it and will label you bad… You all care too much about the public approval and that's why you don't progress… that's why you are weak… you and so many other people may assume I am bad but there are a few people who still see me as good" Derik said.

After saying this, Derik made a strange motion with his hands, gripping the void tight before pulling. Right in front of Elsa, Derik tore it open and from the gap, the shadow lurker emerged. Its appearance was marked with a powerful wave of chilly green flames spreading across the room. Elsa watched the shadow lurker which was twice the size of a full-grown man curl around Derik's bone throne and laying by his side.

"You see, your concept of good and evil is misguided… Everything I have done so far is has been aimed at protecting this empire and its people… Yes, yes, my methods are cruel but absolutely necessary! Because of me, this empire I built is still standing… You all should show me more appreciation and respect, I believe I deserve that much… Don't you think so?" Derik's eyes let out a strong green light while he asked the question which also reflected in the shadow lurker's eyes. 

"Master…" The shadow lurker slightly bowed its head while addressing Derik.

"My dear shadow lurker… My oldest and most loyal companion… With the increase in my strength, yours has risen to the peak of the gold realm as well… I have a task for you and with your current strength, it shouldn't be much of a problem" Derik revealed a vicious grin which scared the hell out of Elsa.

At this point, even she felt threatened and countless thoughts raced through her mind as she searched for possible reasons why Derik may attack her.

"Speak master and this loyal servant will get it done" the shadow lurker replied in a respectful tone.

"You don't have to feel threatened my dear Elsa… I really care about you… so I do not plan to hurt you" Derik smiled sheepishly while he said this but even behind the smile, Elsa could see the coldness in his eyes.

"Go, Bring me the nature mage Francis and the moon cosmic spirit host, Diana… You will accompany him too, Kalos, Aldora, and Gin… If the fire guardian spirit host tries to stop you… Cripple him!" Derik said

Only at this moment did Elsa realize that she's not the only one in the room. Three more figures dressed in clad black armors, oozing with powerful death aura emerged from Derik's shadow.

"YES, MY LORD!" All three undead commanders bowed their heads as they screamed those words with so much passion that Elsa was left worried.

Xiu!

Kalos quickly waved his hand and a spatial gate open which all three entered alongside the shadow lurker. At this point, Elsa wanted to speak against Derik's actions but she realized she couldn't move or speak. Quickly shifting her gaze to Derik, she realized his cold gaze was pinned on her! She could tell he wasn't using his aura to suppress her like Blake, if the same amount of pressure was placed on her she would die. Derik just decided to use his insane killing intentions to paralyze the young elf. At this point, the atmosphere was even heavier than it was when the three undead generals and the shadow lurker appeared.

"You don't have the right to tell me that…" Derik said suddenly. It was obvious he was reading her thoughts and replying accordingly.

"These people killed thousands of my followers… People who referred to me as their god… people I swore to protect… They chose an ungodly hour to carry out this attack… They chose to kill my people as soon as I left… This cowardly act shall not be forgiven!" Derik growled revealing his fangs.

Unknown to Derik, Cyrus was done settling most of the issues concerning his sect's welfare. At this moment the life mage was standing in the skies, staring down at the fire guardian spirit host, the nature guardian spirit host, and Diana, the moon cosmic spirit host.

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