"Anyway, I think either myself or my father should have the right to decide, not you. I'm grateful for your help, but I don't need to hide behind you." Darius stood straight as he spoke to Teivel. He looked at Teivel resolutely.

"Sir, I didn't intend on saying some of the things I just said, but it's all out there now. I've said my piece." Darius bit his lip and looked at Teivel.

Teivel raised an eyebrow in surprise. Then, he smiled. "That makes sense. Since you insist, I'll tell you everything you need to know."

Teivel sighed and shut his eyes. "Hansley wasn't completely wrong when he said the heart of your father's soul was used to build this hospital."

He sensed Darius stiffen. He shook his head and continued, "Don't worry, though. He only used the power from those soul shards, not the soul shards themselves. Still, that doesn't change the fact that a person's soul needs its power to survive."

Teivel sighed. "I'm sure you can guess the rest. The heart of your father's soul is incre