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Chapter 288: The Path Between Worlds – Unlocking the Dimensional Gate
Chapter 288: The Path Between Worlds – Unlocking the Dimensional Gate
1. The Journey Back to the Port
Seraphis stood at the peak of Raven’s Throne, gazing down at her kingdom. Behind her, banners of the White Raven fluttered in the wind, marking the island as her domain.
? She had built five stronghold cities and a mighty castle upon the mountain, but her ambitions stretched beyond this world.
? The port city of Ravenspire called to her—there was something she needed to do beyond the sea.
She turned to Sootveil. "We’re heading back to the port. It’s time to move beyond this world."
Sootveil smirked. "Finally. I was getting tired of just building."
? With a flick of her wrist, Seraphis summoned a black wind, carrying them swiftly down the mountain.
? They traveled past the roads, crossing through the forests and bridges until the scent of the ocean reached them.
The port city came into view—massive docks, trading ships, and merchants moving about. But Seraphis wasn’t here for trade.
2. Boarding the Flagship – The White Raven’s Voyage
? At the largest dock, two massive warships awaited—both flying the flag of the White Raven, their sails black and white.
? These were the first ships of her growing fleet, but today, they would serve a different purpose.
She stepped aboard one of them, The Shadow’s Wing, a ship reinforced with:
? Runes of flight, allowing it to glide smoothly over the waves.
? A stealth enchantment, making it invisible when needed.
? Cannons that fired compressed magic, rather than simple cannonballs.
Sootveil joined her on deck. "A thousand miles, you said?"
Seraphis nodded. "Beyond this ocean lies something greater. It’s time to create our connection."
? With a command, the ship lifted anchor, the enchanted sails catching wind on their own.
? They set off into the endless blue, the island shrinking in the distance.
3. A Thousand Miles Out – The Creation of the Dimensional Waypoint
Days passed as they traveled, cutting through mist, storms, and the open sea.
? Sea monsters rose from the depths, but Seraphis cut them down with a flick of her cards.
? Pirates spotted them, but Sootveil’s illusions made them vanish before the enemies could react.
Finally, when the ship had sailed exactly 1,000 miles, Seraphis stopped them.
? The ocean here was untouched, far from any land or civilization.
? The sky was an endless expanse of blue, the only sound being the waves.
She spread her arms, channeling energy from deep within her soul.
? Dark runes began to form above the water, glowing with an eerie light.
? The air rippled like glass, space itself beginning to bend and twist.
? A massive portal began to take shape—a gateway between dimensions.
4. Stepping Through the Portal – Returning to the Other World
? The gateway stabilized, forming a swirling mass of black and white energy.
? Seraphis nodded to Sootveil. "Time to go home."
Together, they stepped into the vortex, the world blurring around them.
? The sensation of falling.
? The rush of magic pulling them through space.
? Then—a flash of light.
They emerged on the other side, no longer at sea.
? Instead, they found themselves back in the old world—a place of kingdoms, assassins, and ancient rivalries.
? The salty ocean air was still there, but they weren’t in the same sea.
Seraphis turned, staring at the massive portal behind them.
? This was the bridge between two worlds—a connection she had forged herself.
? But it was dangerous to leave it open.
She raised her hand, channeling a final command:
? The portal shimmered, locking itself with layers of magic.
? No one could enter or leave unless she willed it.
The way home was now a secret known only to her.
5. Sailing Deeper into the Other World’s Ocean
? With the portal sealed, Seraphis gave the order to continue sailing.
? They sailed farther into the unknown, ensuring that no one had followed them through the rift.
For days, they sailed through uncharted waters.
? Massive storms tested them, but the ship’s enchantments held firm.
? Creatures of legend lurked beneath the waves, their glowing eyes watching.
? They found floating ruins, remnants of a long-forgotten kingdom lost to time.
Sootveil leaned on the railing. "So, what now?"
Seraphis smirked. "We create another anchor point. A way to return on our terms."
6. Creating the Second Waypoint
? She repeated the ritual, summoning a second dimensional gate, but this time—on this side of the world.
? This gate would serve as a hidden return point, allowing her to go back to Raven Island whenever needed.
As before, the air rippled and bent, forming a new swirling vortex in the sky.
? This portal, too, was locked—only she could open it at will.
? With both anchors in place, she now held control over two realms.
She turned to Sootveil. "Now we go back."
7. Returning to Raven Island
? They sailed back through the first portal, returning to the hidden realm of Raven Island.
? The moment they arrived, Seraphis dismissed the portal, sealing their world away from outsiders.
? Back in the port city of Ravenspire, she dropped off the ships, ensuring they were secured in the hidden docks.
? The crews disembarked, having witnessed something few ever would—the bridging of two worlds.
8. Back to the Other Dimension – The Laboratory
? With their task complete, Seraphis and Sootveil stepped through the portal one last time, returning to the other world’s secret base.
? They arrived in the underground laboratory, a place filled with ancient devices, artifacts, and tools of power.
? Dimly lit corridors stretched out before them, lined with strange machinery from lost civilizations.
? Giant screens flickered, displaying information about the world’s energy flow.
? This place had once belonged to someone else, but now, it was hers.
Sootveil folded his arms. "The gate is set, the kingdom is secure. What’s next?"
Seraphis smirked. "Now, we begin Phase Two."
? The world had no idea what was coming.