'Gathering another 2,000 Aether isn't difficult, but creating a Grimoire… that will be the real obstacle,' Richard thought as he examined his data.
However, compared to becoming one with the world, creating a Grimoire probably wouldn't take too long.
It wasn't something that required enlightenment—it was about uniting all of his foundations to produce something greater.
And he already had everything necessary to create that Grimoire.
Of course, the process had to be done slowly.
Richard would think about it later.
"Nine years—one year faster," he murmured with a faint, satisfied smile.
Even though it was close to ten, it was still nine.
However, his age had technically just passed eighteen by a few days.
Whoosh!
He took out a large mirror and placed it beside him, looking at the reflection of his grown-up self wearing a plain black robe—his Phantom Robe, adjusted to his adult body.
His appearance genuinely surprised him.
