461 Routes and Divisions (1/2)
Raven's unconscious remark was heard by others, causing some to get distracted and look at where he was looking.
The Almighty Olympus War Ship was travelling in space at a relatively slow pace, allowing everyone to see what's going on clearly. A few miles away from the ship, everyone saw a group of silhouettes which looked like humans. The difference is that, while they experienced the comfort of riding the ship, the humans outside weren't riding one.
Everyone could plainly see how they were travelling in a group without needing a ship. They seem to be perfectly fine just like this.
”Yes, they are indeed Humans.” Henry replied, ”But unlike us, these people aren't recognized by the Divine Realm's Heavenly Laws. They can neither return to the Divine Realm nor live on other Lower Realms. This boundless space is their only home. We call them Outsiders.”
Almost all of the disciples were intrigued. To them, this was a new discovery. None of them, except for Raven, have heard about Outsiders before. They thought that Divine Realm is the true home for humans, but they weren't aware that the massive land would become inhabitable for some. Of course they have many questions in mind but Henry doesn't seem to have any desire to explain, therefore they could only sigh.
As for Raven, the Outsiders weren't really a surprising topic for him. He had vague recollection about them, although he can't be certain about everything.
The Outsiders were the outcome when someone did something that is considered as Taboo for the Heavenly Laws. Raven wasn't certain how the Heavenly Laws of the Divine Realm responds to certain violations but banishing one from living in the Divine Realm and other planes is just one of them.
It had to be known that, had Geezer didn't protect Raven, he might've already been an Outsider by now as well. It was all thanks to a certain protective measure that Geezer planted within Raven that allowed him to be pardoned by the Heavenly Laws, allowing him to continue existing within the Divine Realm. This protective measure could even allow him to directly observe the inner workings of the Heavenly Laws themselves without incurring its wrath.
However, even though this people are branded as Outsiders, in the end they're still humans. Although they weren't allowed to live in the mainland anymore, they could still manage to survive and continue their pursuit. Additionally, their descendants aren't necessarily going to suffer the same fate of being an Outsider like them.
If they wanted to, they could choose to part with their children, sending them somewhere within the Divine Realm or Lower Realms for them live a normal life. This process needs to be done before the child experiences their third birthday, beyond that and the Heavenly Laws will no longer consider the child as its own and will also be branded as an Outsider.
Raven also heard that there is a way to revoke the Outsider status of these people. Since it was the Heavenly Law's decision to label these people as Outsiders, therefore it would make sense for it to have the ability to take it back. It is unknown what requirements the Outsiders has to fulfil in order to have the Heavenly Laws retract their statuses as Outsiders, but if there is an individual who could have the Heavenly Laws at their beck and call, then that person could similarly revoke the label.
Unfortunately, such individual aren't present within the current ranks of Humanity.
”If you want to know more about Outsiders, then feel free to read some records on the Sect's Library. You'll find plenty of information there and it isn't just limited to the Outsiders themselves. But if I'm being honest, you don't need to concern yourselves with their well being. You won't have that many interactions with them anyway.” Henry stated to the disciples, causing some to nod their heads in agreement.
”Alright, I reckon that most of you already memorized the interior of the ship. With our current speed, we'll reach the sect within a month. Feel free to use your time however you like so long as you don't violate the rules. All of you will be notified when we arrive.”
After saying his piece, Henry disappeared from their view. Leaving an awkward atmosphere to descend on the remaining disciples.
Raven didn't even bother saying anything to anyone. Instead, he turned around and followed the mental route he had in order to reach the private rooms.