The next day came around. Raven had given the Grand Chancellor the gist of what had happened. Fenris was out in the farmlands, Regal was helping with rebuilding while Warcrest was training Valkyries.

"So... The Gorefast Empire wishes to use the Valkyries as weapons." Hildr sipped her tea, putting the cup down as she pressed the bridge of her nose.

"They have been trying to recruit several Valkyries. Particularly Whiteout squad. They failed because Valkyries too had awoken our systems. Our system told us that we were under Goddess of War's protection. Which had a special skill given to Valkyries... It was called 'Liberation' which allowed us to ignore our usual programming of not harming humans. The Goddess... She said that we can rise above and beyond our limits but we must meet the God of War." Raven's eyebrow twitched.

When you have your powers as the God of War once more.

The Valkyries will have their strength at a higher level than before.

"I plan to handle some dungeons alone. Would that be fine?"

"You saved Rosenfelt. You have priority for the dungeons. The dungeon breaks being cleared out and knowing someone can manually trigger dungeons is a much more dangerous thought. Please, do your best to clear the ones within the capital first."

"Thank you." Raven headed out. The first was a C-Rank dungeon was inside a shopping mall. The Valkyries saluted Raven as he saluted them back, moving in with nothing but his fists. Finding himself inside a battlefield. Barbed wire was everywhere. Corpses got on their feet, beginning to move towards him. Knowing that Falco was in the Gorefast Empire had made Raven feel desperate. A feeling he did not have for a long time. He did not want to kill his brother. He wanted to destroy Gorefast Empire, he wanted that entire place turned to dust. A ghoul got close as Raven grabbed it by the face, then shoving it straight to the barbed wire. Pushing it all the way into it as the barbed wire sliced through its head, cutting Raven's hand.

Enemies killed with bare hands : 1/100000

Enemies killed by impaling/environment : 1/100000

Condition to unlock

The One Who Rips.

He needed to let the fanatic in him kick in, he needed to let the madness take root within his mind and body. Laughing as he went after the ghouls. His rage had been mixed with joy, he let the walls of sanity leave him in that moment. Returning to the mindset of the One Who Rips. The One who cleanses the undead violently. The one who committed a genocide of an entire country with his soldiers.

"Purge them all!" Raven roared as he grabbed the broken spears, driving them into the ground as he he threw ghouls onto them. Impaling them onto it, ripping their arms as he used it as a weapon. Smashing heads through the spears, breaking skulls with his fist. The ghouls were feeling the fear as Raven felt the desire. He was going to tear through them, ripping off whatever body part he could grab. They managed to slowly overwhelm him with numbers, biting into his body. Not a scream or a cry, rather laughter as he bit them back. Tearing off their necks as their blood and guts splashed onto him. A headbutt, using aura to amplify his strength.

Even if his body's bleeding, he will keep going. A hundred thousand enemies? All he needs is to clear dungeons faster and as violently as possible. Everything before his eyes. It has to die, it was for the sake of his brother. For Falco. For Stervy. If he failed, he'd lose them again. He'd fall into despair. He was not going to be in that damned pit of powerlessness once more. Maim. Slaughter. Butcher. Words echoed in his actions.

By the end of that. He was standing with blood over his clothes. The madness had subsided, the rage and intense emotions began to stop. A tap that had been turned off. His mind had returned to its lucid state. Sanity had began to flow back into him. During the whole time, he knew what he was doing but he had no remorse.

Dungeon Cleared!

Enemies killed with bare hands : 1000/100000

Enemies killed with impaling/environment : 1000/100000

Rewards

Persona Shards.

5 shards for E-Tier Persona Henchman of Burisa (6/15)

7 shards for F-Tier Persona Conscript of Ibis. (7/10)

4 shards for D-Tier Persona Lieutenant of Cloud Breaker (4/20)

2 shards for C-Tier Persona Shady Enforcer (2/25)

Gacha ticket rewards.

10 persona shard pull.

1 Summon Ticket.

1 Free Skill choice reward.

He wasn't anywhere near close but he was going to go to another dungeon. A hundred more dungeons like these, it would be better. The free skill choice reward he chose was 'Thorns of Earth' which creates spikes that Raven can use to place spikes for him to impale enemies. Since he's not using a Persona. He could use magic to help speed up the process. Leaving the dungeon with a box of loot which were guns for Rosenfelt's Valkyries.

"I'm heading to another dungeon. Take care of the things here."

"Yes, sir!" The Valkyries saluted as Raven made his way to another dungeon, where at the dungeon he found squad Whiteout and Maximus being present.

"Heya Hunter. How's it going?" Vale greeted with a grin.

"Seems like you all aren't down in the dumps anymore."

"Well... That friend of yours, Warcrest? We just completed training with him. Made us realize how weak our resolve was. He made us go through the simulated battles you and your squad did. Even if it was just a simulation... It made us see how much power you all had. Then he made us fight alongside the legendary Valkyrie squad, Black Rose. Where Chancellor Hildr was a member of." Elara spoke as she clenched her fists.

"This is a wave defense dungeon. It's a C-Rank but we wanted to try out some new tactics here. What about you?"

"I'm just going in with my fists." The Valkyries readied themselves as they went inside. The wave defense dungeon was going to require 5 waves of defense from the dark elves. The Valkyries took up their positions as the dark elves were coming in by the droves. Raven running in ahead as he let the madness return once more. Punching a dark elf swordsman in the face, then using the 'Thorns of Earth' spell to create spikes all around the battlefield where Raven would just throw them on it. Ripping off their limbs as he went after them with the full brunt of his power. He was laughing at them as they were slowly being overwhelmed by fear. Raven's madness as he threw the dark elves to the spikes. Arrows struck him, but that didn't stop Raven from getting close. Blades piercing his body, he felt the pain as he didn't wear his brother's coat.

The pain was going to be his fuel, it was just how The One Who Rips needed to be. The drive to push onward, Raven tore through the dozens of monsters. He wasn't going to stop. Ripping out a dark elf's jaw, shoving it through her head. Punching his fist through it as he kicked the body away. Another roar at them as he went on ahead. Continuing the onslaught as brutally as possible. Breaking a dark elf's guard, punching the stomach and launching them to a spike.

Maximus and Whiteout gave cover, even they could feel the fear of the dark elves reaching to them. To them, Raven wasn't a human being but a beast that was toying with its prey. Going after them with fast jabs, sending their bodies flying into the spikes. Just like that 5 waves went by so easily with Raven finishing up.

Enemies killed with bare hands : 1752/100000

Enemies killed with impaling/environment : 1571/100000

Rewards

2 Persona Shards for E-Tier Fragmented Mage Persona.

Persona Shard for D- Artic Fox Tier Persona

Persona Shard for C-Tier Vanguard Operator Persona.

10 Shard Persona Pull

1 Summon ticket.

It was tempting to pull the tickets and the shards but Raven knew that if he did, the banner list would get bigger. Too much all at once can make his strategy of getting his powers back difficult. He'll only use the summon tickets when he's got at least 50 of them.

"Hunter... Are you alright?" Elara spoke as she gave him a handkerchief.

"I'm fine. I need to do this." Raven headed to another dungeon where the Valkyries kept a watch on him. Dungeon after dungeon, 15 dungeons by the end of the day. He only managed to hit 5 thousand out of the 100 thousand requirement. Getting back to his lodging, where he took a shower. Laria prepared his clothes as Raven took a long shower. deep in his thoughts. Remembering the many lives that were his during the trial.

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Getting out of the shower, Raven got himself cleaned up. One thing he needed to do was research about the Gorefast Empire's Hunters. Their top guild being the Blue Vipers that serve Gorefast's interest and are keen to monopolize Hunters. Executioner Arbiter was one who had appeared a few years ago. Known for his power, an S-Rank who is said to be on par with Aquila. Well, past Aquila not the current one.

Even so, they must be thinking it would be interesting if they could get Raven in their hands as well. But what's more interesting, is the video recording that was from Raven which was uploaded by the Grand Chancellor. Completely blocking access to Rosenfelt and anyone affiliated to Gorefast Empire. All because of the actions of the Arbiters who had spurred this on. Despite the Empire's claims of the Executioner acting as a rogue element and out of line. Basically they were covering their ass as much as they can whereby people of Gorefast believed that Valkyries would be beneficial to the Empire.

Whatever it was, their Hunters weren't all that interesting. Considering the fact that Raven remembered how they executed the members of Black Wings who didn't join them during the Sovereign Wars. Accepting refugees on the pretense of having them act as slave labor. Raven took a moment to lit his cigarette, thinking back how the Gorefast Empire betrayed humanity. Only to be reduced to rubble because of his rage. Does history need to repeat itself? A question he pondered in the back of his mind. Considering how relentless Raven was. Now wasn't the time. Glancing at a report about Euphemia about Aquila and one on him.'

'Black Wings have begun their dungeon raids. Clearing the dungeons near the towns, villages and capital.'

'Other guilds are demanding the Association to stop the Black Wings.'

'Raven Ashenworth, serving the RF. Which guild will he join?' Reading the comments on his article was interesting.

'Obviously Black Wings.'

'Why would he join any other guild? He must be set for life with his brother.'

'But he killed an S-Rank Hunter in cold blood in front of cameras... Shouldn't we be worried?'

'He's a loose cannon. Best if they put a leash on him in the RF.'

'Pfft, easy talk for keyboard warriors. Nobody knows what happened that day. It could just be that Aquila killed the others his bother just leeched off.'

'Speaking of which. Wasn't there an article on Rosenfelt about his actions?'

Clicking the link, Raven found an article of him being on the Rosenfelt news outlets.

'Hunter Raven Ashenworth, clearing waves of enemies with his allies.'

'Valkyries of Maximus : He's a Hunter that can handle dungeons alone.'

'Passengers of flight : Raven took action to fight within the airplane and made a plan to take down a wyvern that was attacking us.'

' What's he like? Valkyries describe Raven Ashenworth as a workaholic. Rarely taking rest and eating the basic MREs provided.'

Raven checked on his phone, seeing the notification of a new app being installed. 'War God's Allies'.

"Hmm... What's this about?" Reading the details as he sipped on his coffee.

You can check on your allies here.

Vinter has assured you that your allies cannot die if they have the resolve to fight.

They can be disabled but not in a state of death.

When they are not summoned. They will be in their world, resting and recuperating.

Just so you know, for some allies. Time has passed on their end and they have mainly retired or are taking things easy from the jobs you last saw them doing.

There will be a brief summary to what has happened after your intervention.

For example.

Sword Hero, Marcel Ater has become a legend in the world of Talentless Hero and is now training newbies in his ways.

It has been 5 years since he last saw you. The Talentless Hero is now a memory to his close friends.

Deep Down from the world of A Most Evil Being is enjoying his sleep in the ocean.

The ocean is safe because of his acts in terrorizing people who polluted it.

Smiling Mime's partner, the Crying Trickster is with the Face Troupe and has begun his adventures with them as actual performers.

These days they take on jobs that involve criminals rather than assassinations.

The Weak One.

The F-Rank students had made a new academy that cultivates skills and techniques rather than bother with the ranking system that was once practiced.

You have been named as honorary principal and they have the teachings of the War God to guide them.

The Academy that they have made, Raven Academy was named after your sacrifice facing the demon lord and the malevolent deity that calls itself god.

By your sacrifice, it has allowed them to go through the true ending route.

Raven Academy currently ranks at the top of all the world.

Your friends were able to make an entire new country that does not practice discrimination towards any race, religion or gender. With their motto being.

'Knowledge is for everyone, it is how one uses the knowledge that matters'.

It must also be noted a noble from another country tried to exploit the students and start a war.

Said country was destroyed completely.

Raven spilled his coffee, then coughing as he glanced at the details again.

Those guys? Those fun loving, peace loving jackasses? Actually destroyed a country?

Yes. Your friends from the Weak One.

They have understood that the only way to get other countries to back down.

Is by showing them that they are not to be trifled with.

Helena Republic, is not a pushover.

They are all legends in their own right and are considered as good companions.

Your actions in those worlds influenced them in one way.

Even the foes whom you have beaten or slain have joined. Particularly those that respect you.

Most of their alignment is set to 'Neutral'.

A grin on his face, perhaps Raven was proud of them. He was their classmate but he kept teaching all of them how to fight better. Resulting in them being legends.Then seeing how the Face Troupe changed their ways from being violent murderers and assassins to anti-heroes? Deep Down just sleeping instead of terrorizing people? Tapping on the Valors, seeing a video of Fenris planting seeds. Warcrest giving a class on combat tactics and Regal who was overseeing the assignment of refugees from the outskirts. Putting the phone aside.

Raven had to think about what he wanted to do next. He simply just went ahead and got to bed. Somethings are for tomorrow. Not today. One thing at a time. That was how he was going to do it. He could solve everything with limiter off but, it was more of a crutch than anything else.

The next day came along and Raven was in a dungeon where he had to face a demon lord. His body was grazed with wounds, his right eye had lost vision. He could cure it with Moonlight Solitude later. But whatever.

"Hah, human... Do you truly think that you can beat m-" Raven was already in front of the demon lord, punching the demon lord's face repeatedly. Bludgeoning him as he grabbed the demon lord by the head and going over to a sword stuck to the ground.

"Wait w-" Driving the head through as the demon lord's head was split in two. Followed by Raven throwing the corpse onto a spear, where the heart would be pierced. Lighting a cigarette as he thought to himself.

Why does every demon lord I meet these days spout out the stupid Saturday Morning cartoon shit? What the hell are they thinking? Why blabber away? Just kill me and be done with it. Fucking amateurs. Raven thought out as he walked out of the castle, seeing the thousands of demons he had impaled onto the spikes made of earth. Men, women, the elderly, children? Yeah every demon had been put on those spikes. Not that Raven took pleasure in it. He personally doesn't but the other Personas like The One Who Rips does. The name comes from the fact the hands of the One Who Rips is so powerful, he could rip a person with just his fingertips. With this at least, he was at the 10 thousand count. 10% but still it was too slow for his taste.

The anxiety of how he'd face Falco again as the Arbiter could happen at any moment. Not having this persona in his hands when that happens would be tough. He'd have to fight to kill. Falco may have backed off that time but Abyss Gaze wouldn't hesitate to cut through Falco. Even if Raven could restrain his powers and avoid killing blows, Falco would be cut up badly. Or even crippled. Or lose a few limbs.

He needed to get Falco back but intact. As of now, his control over the Persona's strength isn't perfect. It's not synchronized properly. He can do everything else but finer control is not in the cards unless he works to get the proficiency rate at a higher stage. Stepping out of the dungeon, where he could see Fenris, Warcrest and Regal waiting for him.

"Yo, how was the dungeon?"

"I hit the 10 thousand kills with fist and impaling people. What are you guys up to?"

"We got tickets to a concert by the Rosenfelt National Theatre. From what I hear, it's being done by Valkyries. Take a break twerp." Warcrest offered the ticket. Raven took it as they headed out, the Valors were wearing clothes over their bodies as they went to a nearby cafe. Raven needed to be disinfected before he went inside. Taking his seat by the corner.

"Got a question for ya, Twerp. When I went back to my gate. I noticed a few women waiting for you in the realm between this one and our world. What's the story with them?"

"Which one? I had wives in some of the lives I lived in. If you're talking about the beautiful lady with golden hair, eyes that sparkle like the stars and a radiant smile? Or is it the lady with the horns by her head, wearing a dress that lets her curves out and teasing all the men? Or was it the beautiful lady that wears robes that cover her from top to bottom, her face covered by a veil." Raven spoke up as he sipped on his coffee.

"What's the story with them?"

"Wives of different lives. The lady with golden hair is a goddess from some other world and I was her husband, the god of war. The one with the horns? She's a demon that feeds on mankind's desires. I'm the one who handles wrath. Then the lady with the robes? She's a Sword Saint who married me when I was a husband who could barely hold a sword."

"Damn..." The three Valors echoed.

"How did you date them?"

"The Goddess took a few thousand years. She had different partners, I just was busy fighting wars and making sure the warriors who were in wars don't do anything stupid. But I had two older brothers who were idiots. They wanted me as the God of the Underworld which I was fine with. Managing that and having a nephew take over as the God of War. Things were simple until my brothers decided to imprison my wife, who was only a friend because of a mistake my nephew did."

"So what did you do?"

"I turned the land of Eden into nothing but a warzone. Walked on over, brought evidence. Took my wife away and told the other gods and goddesses that if they pull another stunt like that. I'll make sure to destroy Eden."

"Damn."

"Yup." Warcrest hounded his sandwich, Regal was stirring his cup of tea while Fenris was sipping his cup of americano. Raven was sipping his tea.

"So does that mean you have kids?" Raven perked up on his chair.

"Shit. That means I just became a deadbeat dad." Raven slammed his head on the table. The table shook a little but it didn't bother the Valors. Regal just patted Raven's head. Defeated as he let out a sigh where as Fenris and Warcrest were just amused at the sight of Raven looking like a mess.

"Ever thought about relaxing?" Fenris spoke up as Regal glanced at the tickets.

"Yeah. That sounds great."