313 Inheritance (1/2)

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Time and Space.

Two of the most profound existences in all of creations. One contains and one erodes. Mastering these two elements had always been one of the lofty goals of practitioners, some even claimed that these are the key to unlock the secrets of Immortality.

That being said, Time and Space are two of the most ancient existences in all of the Creations. Those who were gifted, unlocked or gained enlightenment over their profundity, are too few in numbers, much less those people who actually mastered them.

Tenrou didn't claim to have mastered neither Time nor Space, he said that he was gifted with both talents due to his ancestry - the Innate Spatial Awareness of the Elves, and the gift of Time Manipulation from the Dwarves. This alone was impressive fact, but then again his life became terrible since he was labeled as a forbidden existence. That being said, these talents might also be the reason why he was able to live long enough.

Unfortunately, even though he had the potential to achieve greatness in his life. The narrow-mindedness of his kin prevented him from doing so, ultimately leading his end.

Which is the reason why he created this inheritance. He wanted to leave something behind as a proof of his existence. He wanted the world to know that he was here and he made contributions.

This is why Raven held nothing but respect for this person.

”The vial has my blood. A blood that might be considered as a forbidden existence but held endless potential. Take my blood and fuse it to yourself, you might experience an incredible pain but if you endured long enough and survive, it will all be worth it.” He said with his voice filled with seriousness.

”The book contains my insights. The techniques I developed from my gifts and ways how to learn them. It also contains insights about Time and Space Laws but beware…” Tenrou warned. ”The things I understood will be different from what you will understand. It is always better to forge and follow your own path rather than following someone else's.”

”If you want my advice, then unless you gain enlightenment from these two laws yourself and have gained a least some mastery over it, then do not read my Law insights. That will be the best.”

”This place is also yours.” Tenrou said with a trace of melancholy in his voice. ”This became my humble abode for at least a thousand years. I've left many resources, manuals, historical texts and training equipment behind. Use them to make yourself stronger.”

Tenrou then turned around and looked up, leaving Raven to gaze at his lonesome back. ”Although we will never meet each other, it makes me glad to know that my hard work will be of use to you. It is a shame that I never had any descendants to pass these through and could only wait for one fated person to find it. Still, I am extremely satisfied.”

”Be strong, my Fated Disciple. Do not seek vengeance for me. Instead, make use of what I left behind to contribute to the greater good of this world. Farewell.”

There was silence all around as Raven refused to speak nor move from where he stood. After a brief silence, Raven performed a solemn salute towards the direction where Tenrou vanished.

”Thank you for this gift, Master Tenrou. May you be freed from all of the suffering on the other side. Farewell.”

That's right. Raven had no qualms of calling Tenrou his Master since he truly accepted him as one. Even though he achieved greater things compared to him, even though his reputation far exceeds him, even if he was treated as an outcast, evil and a forbidden existence. And even if he never met him in person. To Raven, none of those matters. Tenrou is his Master and he was his disciple, nothing will change that so long as Raven exists.

This is the reason why Raven came into this place - to meet his Master once more.

Tenrou never had the chance to witness it, but he had left a profound impression on Raven's life. Their meeting was considered as a fated one since not just anyone could enter this place. The method to reach this place was written in a piece of paper, which could he found inside this place and not on the hut or outside. Raven fulfilling the requirements to reach this place in his previous life was a work of fate.

When Raven reached this place during his past life, he had no idea that he's going to experience something so incredible as well. All of this was due to fate connecting them together, of course Raven had no intentions of severing that connection - not now, nor in the future.

After sending off his Master one more time. He stood up and walked towards the altar. He picked up the gifts that Tenrou left behind and started climbing up the spiral staircase. As he walked up, the staircase retracted behind him. Once he reached the top, the ritual circle disappeared from where it was before as well as the skeletal remains of Tenrou.