Derik waited for Lucien to gather everything they needed before sneaking out of the empire. The news of their departure was meant to be kept secret and not known by everyone, so only the council and a select few knew. As much as they are skeptical about Derik's trustworthiness, they understood this was not a time to ascertain if a person is trustworthy! They need to move fast and for faster progress, Derik is their only choice.
"That beast, hidden under your empires will soon break into the emperor's tier... It's nice to know you will have more capable allies to aid you" Derik said casually after they got past the gate and wandered far south.
