368 New Battle Skills (1/2)

As Raven was laying on the ground and resting, he felt something being absorbed by his body.

He didn't have to think too much because he already knew what this was. This was the remaining essence of Carl, containing pieces of his memories and energy. Because Raven had successfully defeated Carl, this could be considered as his additional reward.

Raven closed his eyes and assimilated Carl's memories. The assimilation didn't take long so Raven eventually arrived at the conclusion that Carl's memories are of no use for him.

What he received are fragments of his life experiences, which is useless for Raven. And also some of his techniques and Law Insights. These would've been helpful if he knows Light Laws but unfortunately he doesn't.

Still, he kept them in mind since even if it wasn't useful for him, this will be incredibly helpful for Luna. Of course he was already planning on creating a material to place these insights so that he could pass it to her later.

As he was resting, two transparent silhouettes materialized near him.

One was a man and the other was a woman. And although they appeared a mere ghosts, anyone who saw them would be able to feel that they're more than that. Even in their ethereal form, they still retained the air of a true master, and if they so desired they could cause a great upheaval with just a flick of their finger.

These people were none other than Inos and Astrid. The previous heirs of the Ancestral Divine Crown who's souls remained with it.

The two approached Raven and sat in front of him. Raven was already aware of their presence so he sat up to greet them.

”It's been a while.” Raven as soon as he saw them. The two nodded to him but didn't really share his sentiments. It might've been years since Raven last saw them but for these two, that span of time is all but just a blink of an eye. Their meditations lasts longer that in all honesty.

”Congratulations on arriving at this checkpoint. Now, you're halfway there. You'll be entering the Palace soon.” Inos said while smiling.

”Thank you, I'm looking forward to it, but I'm afraid that it might take me a while.” Raven replied truthfully.

”Don't feel rushed.” Astrid added, ”You are already doing very good. Keeping up your pace like this is fine.”

”I know but, I'm just really curious about what's inside.” Raven replied, ”I've been staring at it for a long time now so I can't really help it.”

The two smiled at his honest answer, they can't really rebuke his claim since they were like him back then. One couldn't just help themselves but wonder what really lies behind that huge palace doors.

”It is alright to be curious, but let me inform you right now that whatever's behind those doors. You aren't ready for it yet.” Astrid told him, ”Far from it actually.”

Raven nodded at them and stayed silent for a bit. Suddenly, he remembered some matters that he wanted to ask to them.

”Oh right, Astrid. I have a request…”

”I'm aware of it.” She said while smiling, she then pointed her delicate fingers on Raven and sent a beam of light towards him.

”I also have something for you, partner.” Inos added as he too did the same thing.

Raven then closed his eyes and assimilated the memories that's been transferred to him. And to his surprise, it is quite a lot.

He had received some of Astrid's Destruction Law insights but it's only limited to the first field of study, which is the Breaking Stage. Additionally, he received two Ancient Arts from her as well. They are:

[True Destruction Manual] and [Grand Hammer Stances].

The [Grand Hammer Stances] is pretty straightforward, it is an art that focuses on the hammer itself. It is a much needed battle skill for Raven since majority of the skills he had so far was self-created. Those weren't so bad but he needed more inspiration to make his own skills stronger so this is a welcomed addition.

As for the [True Destruction Manual], it is an absolute treasure. This manual was basically created to cultivate Destruction Laws.

It had to be known that gaining enlightenment from a certain law doesn't mean that one could fully harness it's strengths already. Since the Laws are extremely profound, it is required for one seek further enlightenment to use them, but even then it still doesn't meant that they are using it to its fullest.

Raven might've gained enlightenment from Destruction Laws but he himself could tell that with the way he uses it brings no justice to the law. He also knows that he's wasting so much of it's potential and he really wanted to bring out its full capabilities but he's helpless for the matter as well.

But now that he received this manual from Astrid, that's bound to change.