Way of the Knights

Chapter 871: Vanessa’s Ambition

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Since then, Divine Realm entered a semi-delicate state.

The matter about the Abyssals are pretty much hidden to the public even though Raven gave the others the freedom whether to spread the news or not. 

The movement of the leaders were a bit low-profiled too, they didn't do anything drastic once they came back, instead they returned to their natural pace and carefully thought about their plans before taking action. 

Because of this, there weren't much changes in the Divine Realm on the surface. But there's certainly strong undercurrents going on. 

Some of the mor3 sensitive people felt that something was going on but they just can't put a finger on it. The Dawn Council also didn't help them pinpoint what exactly it is because they're all over the place just like how they were ever since the reform began. 

This was good, at least this way there will be no realm-wide panic. There will be no chaos and people can actually use their energy instead on more important things other than stressing out with the inevitable invasion. 

As for Raven and the rest of the Dawn Council Members, they were extremely busy. 

They basically tripled their efforts on finishing up their projects and barely had any time to rest. Still, nobody complained, after all the busiest of them all – Raven, didn't even let out a single complaint during this. Plus, they're at the final stretch. Everything will be worth it in the end and that's enough to keep them going. 

Speaking of Raven, he's already done with the modifications of the Grand Seal. Now, his focus are on the more time-consuming projects they have remaining. 

Due to their hectic schedules, Vanessa instantly discovered that something was up. 

Her parents never really revealed anything to her. They barely have time to even be together but she's not dense. She knows that something happened during her father's trip to the Outer Worlds. If it didn't, then he would be spending time with her as much as he could. 

That being said, Vanessa was sensible enough to not ask. She knows that her parents treats her as an adult now. They would've said something already to her if they could but they didn't so there's no need to ask. 

Kyle might know something but since he hasn't said anything, she won't pry either.

Whatever it is, is probably out of her reach anyways. Things like that were better kept as a secret since even if she knows, she wouldn't be able to do anything about it. It's better to just cultivate and make sure to reach a stage where she's strong enough to play her part. 

At the topic of cultivation, Vanessa's currently consolidating her strength. 

She had a breakthrough not too long ago but somethings happened and now she needed to be careful of her own strength.

Raven passed down a cultivation technique he personally created to her. One that is specially made for her. 

It is called the 'Violet God Scripture'. 

Just like the Book of Chaos, the Violet God Scripture falls under the unorthodox path – meaning that she wouldn't follow the normal power chart established for the majority of the people in the Divine Realm. 

Vanessa is a child blessed and loved by nature. Luna nurtured her for three years before giving birth to her and the supplements Vanessa received during that time were all Heavenly Treasures. When her mother gave birth to her, the Heavens sang and expressed their joy, a phenomenon that Raven suppressed due to it's incredulity, still it doesn't change the fact that Vanessa herself is a miracle. 

Due to the blessings of nature, Vanessa was bound to never experience bottlenecks. In fact, it's due to her blessings that she found cultivation extremely easy. Even if nobody's there to teach her, nature itself would teach her how to do it. This shows just how absurd Vanessa was. 

What Vanessa needed the most is experience. Specifically fighting experience. 

If one asks her, she'd admit that she grew up on a relatively peaceful environment. Sheltered even. Back home, she'd be considered as one of the strongest people but many could still beat her just because she lacks experience. 

She sparred with a lot of people and travelled the world before but nobody was a real threat to her since she was always with someone to cover her back. And while that's nice, that didn't really pressure her in any way so she's also wasting her absurd potential. 

Here in the Divine Realm though, it's much different. 

People won't show her mercy here, especially when her identity is hidden. People won't hesitate to climb over her, pull her down and even step on her just to reach the peak. Its more dangerous here and she's outclassed again and again which hurts her pride.  action

This is why she hasn't stopped working hard ever since entering the Academy. The amount of things she learned here within a year practically surpassed everything she learned back home. There's also a lot of chances to gain experience here which caused her absurd talents to bloom even further. 

Considering that she's been here for years, she's a far cry from who she was back then. Especially now that her cultivation technique changed. 

If Vanessa was already a diamond in the rough back then, she blossomed into a true prodigy once she changed her cultivation technique. 

The Violet God Scripture allowed her to abuse the hell out of Nature's Affection to her. Her affinity towards Elements was one of a kind and it wouldn't be too hard for her to mix and match elements according to her liking. 

Also, the Heavenly Law Order looks at her favorably too. She's probably the only person who could commune to it directly without suffering any kind of punishment. Of course, that's on the premise that her actions didn't cross its bottom line. 

'Nothing but the best for my own daughter.' – this is what Raven thought about when creating this technique for her. Of course, Luna has her own signature for the technique but it's mostly Raven who accomplished this. 

What she got from her mother was a weapon. An unorthodox one too. 

It's an umbrella that has a hidden blade within the handle. The materials that went to its creation were rare even for Divine Realm's standards. The umbrella could be used as shield that could defend through almost any kind of attacks, it is also filled with numerous enchantments, more than Vanessa would know how to use them for. 

The hidden blade was for unsuspecting idiots who pushes their luck. That blade is probably one of sharpest blade there is, Vanessa could use it to cut through anything she pleases but she also has to be very careful since she could injure herself while using it. 

With all of this at hand, there practically little to no threat to her life. That being said though, Vanessa still preferred to train her basics and make sure she's establishing a stable foundation for herself. 

She has big shoes to fill considering who her parents were and even though she isn't known by anyone since she chose to hide her identity, still didn't diminish the pressure on her shoulders. It is also her desire to follow their footsteps and become responsible enough. 

Yes, her parents never asked her to do any of this but this is something she decided on her own. Vanessa isn't doing this to make her parents happy and contented with her, they're already like that even with the way she is now, even in the past. 

She's doing this because she wants to. She's doing it for herself. 

Vanessa knows that she got her parents' support on whatever she wants to do with her life. That's how much they love her and she's aware of that. In fact, that's what pushed her to do this even more. 

And while it is true that Vanessa was working hard ever since coming her, she still didn't forget to be acquainted with the others. 

Richard and Jeanne was with her with every step of the way. When they came here, they met more people who eventually became their friends while others became their rivals. 

Vanessa experienced a fair share of conflicts and hardships even in the Academy. Even though they were supposed to be focusing on themselves here, prides will eventually clash from time to time so the Academy isn't exactly peaceful as one might think. 

The Dawn Council never really interfered with this. After all, competition is a good way to bring out the potential of some people. They're not allowed to kill each other though and believe it or not, majority of the conflicts ended-up in closer bonds of friendship that would surely benefit these kids in the long run, so why stop it? 

It is in this same way that Vanessa came to know more friends. It is in this way that their bonds deepened even further and how they worked even harder for their future goals. 

Truly, Vanessa was extremely happy that she came here. Had she stayed at home, she'll probably never get the chance to experience any of this. 

Which is why Vanessa didn't want to burden her parents anymore, she'll be fine. Soon, she'll prove that she's strong enough to share their burdens as well.. All she needs is time.