Chapter 405 - A downside to your strength (1/2)
The destined time that Garry had mentioned was coming was always on the back of everyone's mind. It seemed like it was only weeks ago when it was announced and now the time was finally here. However, the question was, was Ray now strong enough to face the Demon within the old dragon hammer?
According to the information Bliss had given them, the Demon possessing the hammer was equal to a god. Or was what they referred to as God's just like her. This was also similar to what was inside of Van. It was just one that was more in the side of wrongdoings. When they had fought a long time ago, Gary had come out the clear winner. Ray was sure that the Demon was confident in its victory again, and the only thing that held him back from finishing him at the time was Gary.
Essentially the two of them were in a race, a race to see who could get stronger faster. However, there was a clear problem. There were two easy ways for Ray to get stronger. By consuming higher tier beast crystals which the Alure kingdom nor the Redwing kingdom had, or by saving people.
Ray was a little surprised to see after the events of Zrey, he hadn't obtained any new skills completing saving many lives. But the system often acted in ways he couldn't understand in the first place.
Regardless of this, the most important thing was that Ray needed to push himself just that little bit further before meeting Gary, and this was what he was looking for.
”I think I need this more than anything,” Ray replied. ”My strength lately has been on a bit of a plateau.”
The others hearing this couldn't really believe it. After all, every time they saw him return, it was as if they were meeting a completely new person, he would improve that quickly.
”The fact that I can no longer use magic during this tournament is great, it will allow me to hone my fighting skills that have grown a little blunt. Von, Sir K. I hope I hope during this time that the two of you will be happy to take me as your student again.”
”Of course.” They both replied.
”Well, I can't say I hundred percent agree with your decision but honestly. Because of your teleporting abilities, if the shadow were to attack at any point and time, you could easily return to us.” Slyvia said. ”I guess the next question is who to take with you?”
”Isn't that an easy one?” Martha said. ”It should be Jack, I mean no offence to anyone else but in terms of raw power he's the strongest out of all of us.”
The others agreed with Martha's statement, but there was one person who rejected that idea.
”That won't do,” Ray replied. ”When Jack returns its best, he stays with the people he brought with him. They are close to Jack. I think it would be best they were kept under his care for a short while until they are comfortable. You will understand when you see them.”
The room went silent once again as they all thought about it, until a single person had volunteered.
”If no one else goes, I would like to,” Harry said, raising his hand.
”Hmm, Harry. I actually think you might be the best choice. Clam, skilful and most of all, sensible.” Slyvia said. ”You might actually be a better choice than Jack.”