Derek Darkheart (MLIII)

Benedict- Adoptive Grandfather ✝

David- Adoptive Uncle ✝

(Unnamed)- Adoptive Father

(Unnamed)- Adoptive Mother ✝

***Derek Selmae***, formerly known by the alias **Derek Darkheart** is a minor character and former Antagonist in "*Miracula Luxia III*".

He is the current leader of the "*Darkness of Duskwood*" gang, taking the lead a few decades after the previous leader's demise. In addition, he is also the adopted grandson of the infamous bandit leader Benedict and the adopted nephew of David- former leaders of the gang sometime in the past.

Although he was introduced in the series as an Antagonist, he eventually became a good person and made amends with those who killed his uncle and his grandfather.

Now, he still leads his gang, but vows to help the people in this world instead of hurting them.

In addition, he is the older brother of Deugan Selmae- a legendary hero known better as "*Lone Wolf*".

## Overview

*Derek Darkheart is the current leader of the infamous gang of bandits that has tortured Duskwood for many, many decades- the "**Darkness of Duskwood**".*

*Not much is known about him and he wants to keep it that way.*

*However, some of his emotions cannot be hidden easily. For example, his absolute hatred for the Kaos and Braveheart families has driven him mad. Thus, his personality is always erratic and he does not take peace as an option during an encounter with members of both families.*

*During the single decade of his leadership, he came to hate every other human who dares to stand in his way as well and does not hesitate to kill them as well. Completely undeserved, but he has to ensure the survival of his small, miserable gang of villains.*

*Even so, there seems to be another part of him, a small light in the darkness. The reason for that is his father, who often works as a priest as spreads the word of those brave souls who fight to save the world. Derek has come to respect his father's words and is happy to be like him.*

*Maybe in the future he will become a better person. He will look back at the past and realize how much pain he has caused to everyone.*

***Will he build the courage to atone for his sins?***

***Hmm. Probably not.***

## Fate after Chapter III

It is unknown what happened to Derek after Chapter III.

Since his body was never found among the rubble of the huge avalanche that crushed most of the bandits who accompanied him, it is heavily implied that he survived the impact and fled into the woods to plan his next move.

Derek survives the numerous fights against Darkthrop and Arzen's forces and eventually reunites with his younger brother, making the decision to stay by his side and fight evil, just like him.

## Involvement in "Miracula Luxia"

During Chapter III of the Story, Derek played a rather minor role, serving only as a minor antagonist and never appearing again. Thus, this leaves many questions regarding his whereabouts and true intentions that might remain unanswered.

Chapter III's Extra Part ("*Blinded By The Light*") introduces him again. He plays a major role, as the sole Antagonist, later renouncing his antagonisting ways. However, he is soon removed from the cast again.

Derek appears once again in Chapter V, this time alongside his younger brother, and joins Adam and his allies in fighting Darkthrop and his servants in one final battle.

## Relationships

### Allies

* Adam Kaos
* Jared Kaos
* Deugan Selmae
* Adam's allies
* The "Darkness of Duskwood" bandits

### Enemies

* Mordred Darkthrop
* Akira Kaos
* Gyendal Ravenfoot

## Trivia

* Although it was never mentioned in the Story, Derek is the adopted grandson of Benedict and the adopted nephew of David.
	+ Interestingly, both of them served as the leaders of the "*Darkness of Duskwood*" at a certain time in the past.
	+ In addition, it is also confirmed that Derek is the older brother of Deugan Selmae (*Lone Wolf*)
* Derek is the only leader of the "*Darkness of Duskwood*" gang, who renounces his antagonistic ways.
* Derek is the only person in "*Miracula Luxia III*" who is adopted by a group of villains.
* Derek is the only Antagonist introduced in *Chapter III* who has not died.
	+ In addition, up until his change in Alignment and eventual reappearance, he was also the only character left with the Alignment "*Chaotic Neutral*" who was still alive.
* Derek is the only character in "*Miracula Luxia III*" whose status is "*Unknown*".
* Derek has a tattoo of a dragon on his back.