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"Kill us all? That truly sounds like something a follower of the Devouring God would say."

Deris was not surprised by any of this, and he had long been prepared; Deris had never believed that the Holy Spirits would willingly pledge allegiance to them from the start.

He didn't expect too much, Deris's minimum requirement was simply to lure the Holy Spirits to Black Tide Island and turn them against other forces on the island—that would be enough!

But Deris believed that there were definitely individuals among the Holy Spirits, willing to serve him for the sake of power and superior weapons and equipment.

"The treasures I carry are only so few," Deris said with a sincere tone to all the Holy Spirits present, "but these are just lower-grade items. If you are willing to cooperate with me, you will receive a more substantial reward. Of course, as a gesture of goodwill... consider these treasures as a meeting gift."