303 Exi (2/2)

It was inside his core where the sun-like orb was located.

Upon visiting that place after his breakthrough, he saw there is a new development inside. The seal were loosened for quite a bit, meaning that he received a boost on the amount that he could use. However, there is now a new film of energy mixed in with his Chaos Force.

It was his Destruction Laws.

He couldn't be mistaken since he was extremely familiar with that feeling. What's weird is that it seems to be merging with his Chaos Force but it couldn't for some reason. He didn't even know why it's trying to do so in the first place.

Raven tried asking Inos or Astrid about this new development but none of them answered him. He figured that both of them must be slumbering for now so he didn't attempt to disturb them anymore.

Besides, he didn't feel like this was a dangerous development at all. If anything, something tells him that he had to eventually merge the two together, but that is a matter for his future self as he didn't have any clue on doing so.

As for his adventures inside the Crown Space, it's going rather well.

Since he could now stay for longer periods of time, his progress received a boost. Specially after the enlightenment about the advanced application of the Breaking concept.

He was now at the 25th pocket dimension. His enemies are getting more and more stronger but so does he. Raven still frequently dies but not without giving a good fight. The feeling of dying still sucked but at least it pushes him to his limits, bringing immense progress to his techniques.

Through his constant battles, his techniques were refined to a whole new level. His control over strength and his laws have reached an impeccable heights that none could replicate in the whole Kingdom. Whether he wanted a small scale destruction or a immense one, he could decide in a blink of an eye and act on it with ease.

His proficiency on using his hammer was constantly raising as well. At some point, he could even feel that his connection with his weapon was deepening.

Speaking of which, Raven developed a neat trick with his hammer.

He could now manipulate its size according to his liking.

From a hand held hammer, similar to what carpenters use, to a 7 foot hammer with a hammer head size of 10 x 10 inches and anywhere in between.

Over all, Raven is grossly strong now. If he went all out, who's to say that the Golden Knights could keep him down in a direct confrontation? Still, he knows that this is still far from enough. If he wanted to stand up against the looming threat above them, he had to improve more.

As Raven travelled like a phantom within the wilderness, his eyes suddenly brightened as he saw the exit.

Pushing his speed even further, he quickly arrived at the edge of the wilderness. Once he stepped out of the exit, he was immediately greeted with a sight that refreshed many memories within him.

What he saw wasn't pretty at the very least, but it still brought him great deal of nostalgia.

”The Withered Forest of the West.” Raven muttered under his breath, ”Still as gloomy as I could remember.”

As he stood on the elevated area, what he saw was a decaying forest at a distance. Bald and withered trees, lifeless soil, he could even see some ashes and decaying bones within the entrance. And even though there's still some distance before he truly entered the forest, he could already smell the foul air coming from it.

”Ugh.” Raven's face wore a disgusted expression, ”This smell. It takes me back. I can't believe I made this place my home in the past.”

It wasn't like he had any other choices. He was weak back then. Thinking how he managed to go all the way here without becoming food for the beasts on the way, still eludes him. Nevertheless, he had stayed here and even considered this his home for a decent while.

He's eager to know if he still knows this place like the back of his hand.