Chapter 142: A Step Closer

Chapter 142: A Step Closer

Raveria was playing with Harper somewhere in the Underground City. To be more specific, it was a fortress that was currently under construction and the new home of the Valkyries. In the center of the fortress was a spacious yard made for Raveria. A few flowers were planted and with Raverias ability, it quickly became a garden.

The little girl was growing rapidly and even though she was only born a few months ago it looked as if she was five years old. It was a completely horrifying rate of growth that couldnt be understood.

Ravi! Harper was chasing Raveria when the latter suddenly stopped.

You cant catch me. Raveria stuck out her tongue and then her image split into two.

W-What? Harper was caught off guard by the change and the two Raverias began to laugh.

They split into four and laughed in unison again as Harpers expression froze in shock. She could sense they were all real.

R-Ravi, how are you doing that? Harper questioned as she approached the girl, or to be more precise, girls.

You won't get it.

Hmph.

Harper is a dummy.

Harpers too slow.

The four of them answered separately, the easiest explanation of Raverias ability was the creation of time-doppelgangers. It wasnt as if she reached months and years into the past or future but rather a few seconds. Ira could perform a similar feat by rapidly teleporting but the difference was he didnt produce somewhat autonomous clones.

Suddenly, Avery and Casey appeared on a balcony overlooking the yard and were shocked beyond belief.

Raveria jumped in surprise and all her doppelgangers were absorbed into her, Mom!

She took a step forward before suddenly appearing next to Avery.

...Raveria, where did you...Did you learn that from your father's memories? Avery asked.

Raveria gave delayed nod as she looked up at Avery with an innocent expression.

We need to start her training, Avery, Casey spoke up.

We cant. Avery refused.

If it goes on like this who knows whatll happen. She might develop a dangerous ability that could hurt someone, Casey explained.

Our training wont work for Raveria. Avery continued to refuse. Although what she said was true, she didnt want to put Raveria through the same training she went through.

Then do you have a solution I can offer to your Grandmother when she returns?

We have to wait for Ira to return since hes the only one who can actually train her, Avery replied.

Casey took a few moments to think about it before she nodded and gave a small grin, Youre becoming quite the protective mother.

Before having Raveria, Avery didnt think she would change much it was clear that she had. It may have been due to all the times they shared dreams together but she loved her daughter.

Y-Youre...a fucking monster Bertrand looked at Ira with a clear sense of fear as he continued puking blood.

Try to keep that in mind, Ira smiled. He held back as much as he could but that would still kill most people. It did have to be noted that Ira was still holding back whenever he killed a dragon since he had the Void at his disposal. He decided that he would use his Void related abilities to kill all the targets given to him as quickly as possible.

Any of you want to try? Ira directed his question to Virgil and the others.

Their silence indicated that they were refusing his offer much to his disappointment.

Hildred climbed out of the crater with a broken wing, a twisted arm, a few fractured ribs, and shattered leg. She began healing herself before retracting her wings and walked over to Bertrand and beginning to heal him.

You ended up worse than me. Bertrand stood up with difficulty as he clutched his stomach.

At least I managed to attack. Hildred retorted.

If thats enough, I think we should get started on planning our next move. Virgil couldnt quite understand what Ira was and the only thing he picked up on was a black claw, his teleportation, and ability to produce a whirlwind breath similar to dragons and their fire breath. There were no other races on the continent that fit the description so he could only guess that Ira mightve been the only one of his kind which was more or less accurate.

I dont care what youre doing just get me what I asked for. Ira shrugged.

You must have even the slightest bit of concern with the lives of the people fighting to be free of the dragons, right? Riel asked with a clear investment in the uprising.

Nope. Not even the smallest amount, Ira answered honestly. Though he was curious to see the ending of the Uprising. The Wolf showed him memories of many conflicts and the ending for most rebellions was usually grim for both sides.

You Riel clearly looked dissatisfied with Iras answer.

Thats enough, Riel. Jydar stopped her from going any further before he continued, Well have to talk later.

I...understand, Ancestor. Riel nodded reluctantly.

Well have the information for you, Ira. You should make yourself comfortable in the meantime. Virgil said.

I always do. Ira chuckled to himself before he vanished from sight.

The five who remained were left to contemplate Iras existence. He asserted that he didnt care for the lives of others so it was hard to tell if it was wise to bring involve him with the uprising.

Virgil sighed and realized it was probably too late to refuse to help Ira. After dragging him all the way to their hideout, he wouldnt take it too kindly if he found out his time was wasted.

Lauren and Ustia landed on an empty beach before retracting their wings.

Clearly full of emotion, Ustia grabbed a handful of the sand under her and let it fall between her fingers.

...Yeramesh. She took a moment to collect herself before her face returned to its usual mask of coldness.

Remember, were here for Ira. Everything else can come after that. Lauren reminded her.

I know, Ustia responded.

Lauren nodded and then looked around, Well go on foot from here and look for information along the way.

The current Valkyries might not be as receptive as they wouldve been one thousand years ago and both Lauren and Ustia knew they wouldnt be a match for multiple opponents of a similar skill level.

They began moving forward in search of Ira and with his most recent exploits, it wouldnt be hard to find him.