319 Chapter 318

Soon they arrived at a place which Demos and Samael referred to as the center of the word. It was just darkness surrounded by the ocean waters with four black pillars sticking out, each possessing some magical properties that created a barrier that prevented the water from reaching the darkness at the center.

This sight left Derik, Kaido and Cyrus astonished since they never expected to see something this magical. It was like a gateway at the center of an ocean. The kept gazing at the twirling darkness rotating like a whirlpool with unsure expressions on their faces. The power the felt from this mystical formation made them believe the would die instantly if the thing were to lash out at them.

"I hate you… So this is how you plan to get rid of me? By tossing me into the abyss, right?" Derik quickly accused Demos of bearing ill intentions for him and his crew.

"And why would I want to kill you? And even if I do want to kill you, I can do that easily with just a snap of my fingers" Demos threw him a meaningful glance before returning his attention to the black whirlpool.

"What's this?" Cyrus too felt threatened by this strange formation, forcing him to drift backward while he spoke.

"This is the center of this world… where your inheritance is stored and protected… This is where you must go if you wish to keep this mentor, disciple relationship of ours going" Samael chuckled.

"What do you mean by that, you barely thought me a thing in the past three days… How can I call you my mentor?" Cyrus growled. The former guardian spirit just ignored him and looked away.

When Derik and Demos finally calmed down, the Guardian spirits explained all they need to know about the dark whirlpool. Apparently, the formation and barrier were not only created to prevent ocean water from flowing in. Instead, it was created to prevent powerful beings like the guardian spirits and creators from stealing the inheritance. According to Demos, the creator once tried to break into this place in the past and ended up receiving a deadly blow which almost took its life. At that time, the creator was just at the godly realm and it needed centuries to recover.

Demos and Samael went on to admit that they too have tried to break into this formation but they ended up losing a few limbs as a result. At least their injuries were not as severe as that of the creator sing they knew when to retreat while the creator was so desperate for the power, it kept trying until it was a few inches away from death.

"Doesn't that mean I can't go with them?" Kaido sounded a bit disappointed.

"Of course not… you will die the moment you touch that barrier" Demos answered.

"Then why did you ask me to tag along without mentioning this part earlier?" Kaido was a bit frustrated, so he struggler to hide his anger while he spoke.

"Would you have risked your life if you knew you won't be able to get something tangible from the journey? These two needed protection… you are the only trustworthy person who could rival them in strength and power… if you weren't here do you think they would have survived against those birdmen magic beasts? It was necessary!" Demos couldn't careless about Kaido's feelings. In his opinion, he had a job and he did it… the method doesn't really matter since he got the desired result.

"You!!" Kaido roared but a firm hand gripped his shoulder preventing him from moving.

"I understand how you feel… but it wasn't a waste of your time… consider it this way… you protected your friends and let them acquire something that will guarantee their journey towards the realm of demigods… it may seem like a total waste for you but, they will help you protect this world and when the time comes… they will help you defeat your creator… if you can consume your cosmic spirit… you will be able to stand amongst gods as their equal… You just gained powerful allies kid… be happy" Samael said while patting his shoulder.

As much as Kaido wanted to slap those hands off his shoulder, he couldn't entirely deny the fact that Samael was right. The last thing he would want to hear is that his friend left the continent and was killed by some magic beasts when he has the power to save them. Also, if this inheritance talk is the real deal, doesn't that mean they are safe? The next time the orcs appear with the rest of their clan chieftains, they will have enough power to fight them back on equal footing or even overpower them.

Or the issue with his cosmic spirit. If these two can join hands in the future and help him suppress the sun cosmic spirit and protect him while he consumes it and makes its power his, then he has little or nothing to worry about. In the end, these two owe him and he is pretty sure they will be more than willing to repay their debt to him when he needs them the most. Apart from that, the continent he's tasked to save just acquired two more capable guardians, capable of taking on Demigod level foes, making the Aldemar continent the safest place in the world.