299 Chapter 299 (1/2)
At the mid-grade of the gold realm Ahika's aura seemed more chaotic than ever. Just by standing there, everyone present found it hard and kept sweating profusely, even the light mage Agus was slightly terrified while Kira, Kuen, and Kin wore a dejected expression on their faces, silently asking the gods why their luck is rotten.
”You chose to side with our enemies… is that it, Ahika?” Since Cyrus stopped speaking due to shock, Derik covered for him.
”I have chosen no sides, that's why I didn't interfere with the war… I didn't stop your commanders from taking Creed or Isabel's life… neither did I stop them from slaying over three hundred thousand people…. I just came here because I believe these two are more useful to the empire alive…. Do you understand?” Ahika explained slowly.
”I will rather have them join my army of the dead that let them live…” Derik's voice turned cold.
”And then what? Let them remain stagnant just like your other gold realm undead? If the bishop Aldora were still alive by now… He would have advanced to the mid-grade of the gold realm by now and probably gone midway in the realm… Don't you understand Derik? Your necromancy ability is not a gift but a curse… It stunts growth… I won't let that happen to these two, especially since their potential and growth rate is exceptionally high… You are not allowed to touch a hair on their head” Ahika sneered.
”I won't have you stand in my way either… Shadow lurker, Aldora, Kalos… Take him down… Kill Francis and Diana!” Derik roared before his voice completely faded alongside his presence.
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That was the last order he could give before the passageway they created crumbled, leaving the three gold realm masters in a terrible condition. They were ghostly pale and they seemed to have lost some weight.
”I hope you are okay with our decision to end Francis and Diana” Derik shot Kaido a glance, wondering what was on the kid's mind.
Kaido and Diana have always had a long history together and are considered good friends. They have known each other since they were created by the various cosmic spirits and bound together by their creators. Even though Kaido was silent throughout the event, Derik could feel his negative emotions, pain, and anguish.
Unfortunately, the other two weren't so lucky. Derik and Cyrus would require to absorb the life force of living beings if they wish to recover so fast and the only beasts they have come across have always been gold realm level masters.