Chapter 257: An empire without Derik (2)

"It's quite simple… Unlike the others, you lacked ambition but you had a strong will… Unlike the rest who had personal agendas, hehehe… really big ones… you just wanted to be strong enough to live a good life with your father and sister… I needed someone I can place my burden on and have him replace me… Unfortunately, I was running out of time so I had to pick you… couldn't just wait and hope the new host will be good enough" Demos answered casually.

Hearing this Derik's expression turned ugly while the other two just chuckled in response. The angel of death found a way to insult Derik while praising him at the same time.

"Bastard, you still got time for jokes huh?" Derik chuckled lightly and sat on the bone throne behind him.

"Alright, so which guardian spirits are on your side?" Kaido asked impatiently. If what these people said is true, then they don't have much time on their hands.