Derek

Derek or The Lizard King, is a recurring character and main antagonist in Stephen Bruno The Book 3.

Story
Derek is the king and supreme leader of the lizard army. He along with most other lizards, had an extreme hatred for the Rats, mainly The Hood Rat the Rat leader.

After the Rats killed a lizard in the hood he consulted with the Lizard Council. He voted in favor of launching an attack on Emerson which the majority of lizards agreed with. Derek organized an invasion of Emerson with his army of lizards. After Stephen and Zatch leave Emerson to go after the evil clone the lizards invade. Since they had the element of surprise on their side they were able to launch a successful attack. As a long battle raged on in the streets, Derek approached Hood Rat on top of the mayor's office. The two of them fought each other at the same time Stephen and his clone fought.

Derek was able to fight off Hood Rat as he was a better fighter, however Hood Rat bit him and wacked Derek with his tail and knocked Derek off the top of the building, killing him.

His army was later stopped by The Nest.

Appearances
Stephen Bruno The Book 3
 * Chapter 14 - The Plan
 * Chapter 21 - Cross
 * Chapter 22 - Fights Part 1
 * Chapter 23 - Fights Part 2

Trivia

 * His name was never mentioned in the book, he was only referred to as "The Lizard King". His real name was confirmed by the writer.
 * Even though he is the leading antagonist in Book 3 he has a smaller role compared to other characters.