Chapter 601: Broken relations

Derek struggled to contain the storm of emotions brewing within him as he faced Rakuzen, his voice tight with controlled anger. "Do you even comprehend the chaos you've caused by feeding your own kind to those ancient powers? Lives were lost, families shattered."

Rakuzen met Derek's gaze unwaveringly, his expression serene and unwavering. "I understand the repercussions of my actions, just as I understand why you have come here," he responded calmly, his voice carrying an otherworldly certainty.

Derek's frustration simmered beneath the surface, the conflict within him evident in the furrow of his brow and the tenseness in his posture. "You can't simply play with lives as though they're pawns in some grand scheme," he retorted, struggling to keep his voice steady.