Chapter 47: The Three Towers

47 Chapter 47: The Three Towers

The ancient tree crumbled and disintegrated, reduced to mere ashes before Raven's eyes.

With its destruction, the very foundation of this place seemed to crumble along with it. The imposing wall that had blocked his path upon entry came crashing down, but it was not the only wall to fall.

On the exact opposite side, another wall crumbled, revealing a previously inaccessible path.

It appeared as if this second path was meant to open only after the player passed a trial. But now that everything here was destroyed, the wall came crashing down as well.

Raven stood at a crossroads, presented with two options. He could either retreat along the path he had come from or venture forward into the unknown, taking the new path that might lead to the exit.

Eventually, he came to a decision. He drank a healing potion, and even gave a little to Elia, who was hurt in the battle with him as well.

Ensuring he was in optimal condition, Raven made his decision and entered the new passage before him, leaving the ruins of the garden behind.

Minutes passed since his departure when movement stirred within the ashes of the fallen tree. Something emerged, struggling to free itself from the remnants.

It revealed itself to be a small worm-like creature, which had made its home inside the ancient tree.

The voice that had posed a question to Raven belonged to this tiny insect. The worm gazed at the desolated garden, its home destroyed.

It then glanced at the passage Raven had chosen, only to ultimately opt for the opposite direction, retreating back into the labyrinthine maze.

Raven traversed the new path, maintaining a vigilant stance. Surprisingly, he encountered no traps along the way and was engulfed by a strange sense of safety.

As he delved deeper into the passage, he noticed intricate carvings adorning the walls. These ancient depictions depicted legendary creatures that had once inhabited these corridors. The carvings seemed to come alive, whispering silent tales into Raven's ears as he passed by.

After what felt like an eternity, he finally glimpsed the end of the tunnel, where a soft glow beckoned him. The darkness gradually yielded to the increasing brightness as he advanced.

Moments later, he stepped out of the tunnel, greeted by the sight of a beautiful blue sky. The fresh breeze brushed against his skin, offering respite after being confined within the tunnel's depths.

As Raven looked back, he realized he could no longer see Novice City. He stood halfway up a mountain, the tunnel stretching behind him.

It was as if he had ventured into an entirely different realm by traversing through this passageway. The surroundings were unfamiliar, shrouded in an air of mystery.

Yet, what captivated him most were the three colossal towers in the distance, their summits vanishing into the clouds.

Each tower stood thousands of miles apart from Raven's current position.

The central tower emanated a pristine white hue, exuding a holy aura that adorned it with a bright and beautiful presence.

Bloodline: Puppet Master

Innate Nature: Demonic

Exclusive Skill: Limitless (Passive)

Exclusive Skill Grade: Unknown

Exclusive Skill Number: 1

Title Equipped: None

Coins possessed: None

Stats:

Attack: 70

Agility: 87

Defense: 68

Dexterity: 65

Luck: 15

Mana: 150

Bloodline Skills: [Puppet Creation], [Puppet Control], [Bloodline Suppression], [Merger], [Puppet Explosion]

Items Equipped: None

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Seeing his stats, he was pleasantly surprised. He had grown by a lot, and it was mostly thanks to Elia, who had fought alongside him, transferring the experience.

He felt somewhat grateful to Elia. Even though she wasn't alive, she was the only companion he had. She was the only one he could trust in this world.

"Thank you for everything," his calm voice fell in Elia's ears.