Chapter 593: Onwards (1/2)

”Ooh, you broke through? Nice!” This was the first words of Logan when they all met up after resting at the checkpoint for  week.

Raven simply nodded in acknowledgement, however inwardly he was relieved. At least his breakthrough didn't get him in trouble.

”Still, it's somewhat difficult to believe that you're only at the Saint Knight Realm.” Henry mentioned.

”That's true.” Theo nodded in agreement. ”With all of the things you can do, you'd easily pass as an Empyrean ranked powerhouse, yet in truth you're still on the Saint Knight Realm. Thinking about what you can do once you become a true Empyrean Ranked powerhouse is pretty scary you know?”

”How about we just become thankful that he's an ally, yeah?” Charles interjected after seeing Raven getting a bit overwhelmed with the praises. ”Anyways, we ought to continue with our journey. As much as resting feels good, we can't forget about our goal here.”

”That is also true.” Theo nodded in agreement. ”I've made sufficient preparations. How about you guys?”

The replied, saying that they too made sufficient preparations as well. With that in mind, they went ahead and walked out of the checkpoint. Before they left, the made sure to bid farewell to the Guardian and return the piece of paper that he gave them when they arrived before.

That piece of paper was some sort of a permit/certificate. Basically, it's the proof that they gained the right to enter the checkpoint and stay here. Before they continue on with their journey, they are required to return it back to the Guardian.

As they were leaving, Raven could still feel that the Guardian was paying close attention to him. Just like before, he didn't sense any ill intent so he just let it pass.

Right before they exited however, he heard a sound transmission which was only sent to him alone.

'You'll understand why, when time comes.'

This words sounded very cryptic. Raven didn't understand it at all, he only felt a strong sense of foreboding creeping through his spine. Although he wanted to ask the giant what he meant by telling him that, they were unfortunately out of the checkpoint and it's gates already disappeared before his very eyes.

The checkpoints could only be used by the hikers once, so they best make it count. Once they leave, it will magically disappear and only the next checkpoint will be visible to them.

That being said, even if Raven had the chance to ask what the Guardian meant, he would most likely get nothing out of the attempt. If the Guardian wanted him to know, then wouldn't it be easier for him to tell him now instead? Since it didn't even bother explaining things to Raven, then it's quite obvious that it's not yet the time for Raven to know.

It's as simple as that...

Now that the team existed the checkpoint, it is time for them to resume their journey. Just like before, Raven's still on the supportive role.

Thanks to his breakthrough, Raven could sense the influence of the Spacetime Laws better. He could tell that they're in a different Mount Olympus yet again since the climate changed.

Before they entered the 1st Checkpoint, the climate was stormy. Now, it's back to being sunny all around. Guessing by the flourishing vegetation around them, it must've been Spring here.

This made their journey relatively smooth and relaxing, it's as if they were regular hikers really.

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Time swiftly passed just like this, and the team eventually cleared one trial after another.

Sufficed to say, that the War Gods gaining the Slaughter Domain is akin to giving a Tiger a pair of wings. The rate of which they came out severely exhausted and heavily injured lessened, allowing them to recovery quickly and save a bit of time.