393 Matters about Ascending (2/2)

The room was silent. They felt torn deep down.

”Since you guys appointed me as your Leader, I guess I'll say my piece first.” Raven stated, he glanced a Luna for a bit before he said: ”I'm ascending.”

There was silence yet again. They just looked at him with serious expressions, many thoughts were going off their minds.

”Why?” Luna asked.

She wasn't asking this because of reluctance, guilt or anything. She's just purely curious.

”The Kingdom no longer needs me.” Raven wore a satisfied smile. ”Our major enemies had been dealt with, the growth of the next generation is already determined.”

He paused for a bit, then he continued:

”Remember the time when I proposed the Knightly System Reform?” This question earned nods from them. ”Even since that was passed, the future of the Kingdom is already set. Back then, I told everyone that I don't just want a Final Haven Kingdom.”

”I want a Final Haven Empire.” These words gained a few sharp inhales from his friends.

Raven smiled and continued: ”Now that there's virtually no one that could threaten our home. Evolution is set. While you guys are away, Uncle already talked to me about this. And while we speak, some of our men are headed towards the centermost part of the Grand Ancestral Plane to build the foundations of the Empire. Shortly after that, relocation will occur and if things go smoothly, Prince Balmung will assume the title of the Founding Emperor.”

”Wow.” Luna reacted in an amused manner, ”Founding Emperor? The guy dislikes responsibilities, can he even handle it? If he someone told him that, I'm afraid that he'll faint in terror.”

”Oh trust me, he did.” Raven's face twitched as he recalled some events. ”He legitimately smacked his head on his desk when Uncle told him about it so that he'll lose consciousness.”

The room was filled with laughter as he said that. Raven's face regained its seriousness as he continued.

”But like I said, from this point on, the Kingdom doesn't need me anymore. The preparations are complete and my heart is already set on roaming the Divine Realm, searching for new heights and glory.”

”Ultimately, the decision is yours to make. It's fine if you don't want to ascend. With your strengths, you'll hardly find anyone or anything that can threaten your life here. But if you seek to breakthrough the Champion Realm, I'm afraid that it's not possible for a quite sometime. I believe you guys can feel it too right?”

Everyone nodded. Ever since stepping onto Hero Realm. There is a mystical force that's preventing them from raising their strength. This was the ban that the Old Consciousness formed before due to the state of the plane. Right now, Hero Realm is the absolute pinnacle of this world. If they want to breakthrough to the Champion Realm, they could only do so by waiting for at least a century until the ban lifts itself or by ascending to the Divine Realm.

”You guys are no longer ignorant about the existence of the Divine Realm, after all you've gained recognition from the sects that left their inheritance here. As for the matters of ascending, you guys decided. Don't let anyone's opinion sway your mind. If you want to ascend, do so with an open heart. If not, it will turn into a shackle that would prevent you from advancing and making a name in the Divine Realm.”

After saying that, Raven looked towards Luna and left with her in order to give them time to decide. As they walked back home, the two were silent. Raven didn't disturb Luna and just embraced her while they sat under a tree, enjoying the peace and calm of the atmosphere.

A while later, Luna sighed and shook her head. She rested her head on Raven's chest and said: ”I can't decide yet.”

”Hmm, that's fine.” Raven chuckled and nodded, a faint smile appeared on his face as he said: ”We still have time, don't rush it and stress yourself out.”

Luna smiled and nodded. She then closed her eyes and listened to Raven's heartbeat. She couldn't help but notice that his heart was beating fast as if he was nervous. Before she could ask him anything, she felt him lifting her head and saw him looking straight onto her eyes. Unknowingly, her heart started beating fast as well. At the same time, Raven's next words caused her entire being to descend in a lovely chaos.

”Will you marry me?”