Meanwhile, Harlan headed straight for Tar Valon after leaving Samovar. Since Jacob had the support of the Medicine God Sect, it would be difficult for him to kill Jacob by solely relying on the Empyrean Sect's capabilities. That meant he would not be able to avenge Calvin's death. Hence, he planned to join forces with Tar Valon to achieve his goal.
Derek seethed with rage when he learned that his favorite disciple had died at the hands of Jacob. I doted on Cyrus the most! I have no sons or daughters of my own, so I taught him everything I knew. I even gave him the Sword of Evil in hopes that he would take over leadership of Tar Valon someday. But now, he's dead! All my efforts have been for naught!
Tar Valon was well-known in the southwest, and everyone knew its name. Hence, the news that someone had killed Derek's favorite disciple shocked the community to the core. All eyes were on Derek as they wondered how he would react.