"Phantom Rebirth: The Last White Raven’s Path to the Ultimate Assassin"

Chapter 164: The Birth of the White Ravens



The Call of the Ravens

The night air was thick with magic, a gentle hum reverberating through the sky as Seraphis stepped outside her mountain castle, standing upon a ledge that overlooked the darkened forest below. The full moon bathed everything in a silver glow, its light illuminating her pale hair and piercing white eyes.

Tonight was different.

Tonight, she would call forth new life, forging a bond unlike any other.

She took a slow breath and raised her right hand to the heavens, fingers curling slightly as she channeled her mana.

"Come to me."

A pulse of ethereal energy surged outward, rippling through the atmosphere like a beckoning whisper.

For a moment, silence reigned.

Then, a chorus of wings beating against the air filled the night.

From the depths of the forest, a flock of ravens emerged, their black feathers gleaming in the moonlight as they circled above. They were not ordinary birds—they were intelligent, their souls steeped in latent magic, their eyes filled with an uncanny awareness.

They landed before her, perching upon the jagged rocks just at the edge of the castle’s outer wall, their heads tilting, watching her with patient curiosity.

Seraphis studied them in return, her gaze unreadable.

Then, she spoke.

"You have answered my call."

They did not caw or flutter—they listened.

"I have chosen five among you."

Her eyes scanned them, picking out five ravens that stood out the most—ones whose auras shimmered with potential, their spirits stronger than the rest.

One by one, she named them.

"Aerisiel."

– The swiftest of the five, her feathers carried a subtle silver sheen, a sign of hidden magic within her soul.
"Elyndra." – The silent observer, her gaze sharper than the others, as though she could read deeper than most.
"Vaelora." – The most aggressive and proud, standing tall even in her small avian form.
"Lorienna." – The clever one, who had already begun deciphering Seraphis’ intentions before the others.
"Yveris." – The smallest of the five, but with an aura of deep wisdom, carrying an ancient presence unlike the rest.

The five ravens remained still, but something in their demeanor changed—the weight of their new names settling into their souls.

Seraphis lowered her hand, and then the ritual began.


The Soul Infusion Ritual

The magic circle had already been drawn—a complex array of ancient sigils and interwoven runes, traced in glowing silver across the stone courtyard.

At the center of the formation lay the four elven bodies she had sculpted—silent, perfect, waiting.

Seraphis extended her left hand, and a small dagger materialized in her palm, its blade gleaming under the moonlight.

"This is your rebirth."

Without hesitation, she dragged the blade across her palm, allowing drops of her own blood to drip onto the sigils.

The moment her blood touched the formation, the runes blazed to life—pulsing with arcane power, the glow rising like mist into the air.

She turned back to the five ravens.

"Step forward."

One by one, Aerisiel, Elyndra, Vaelora, Lorienna, and Yveris hopped onto the glowing formation, standing before their future bodies.

The energy swirled, twisting around them.

Seraphis began chanting—the ancient language of soul transference, a ritual that few had ever attempted.

The air vibrated, thick with the weight of the spell. The ravens’ eyes widened

as their bodies glowed, their essence lifting from their avian forms—shimmering, silver wisps that pulsed with their individuality.

Slowly, those wisps of life drifted downward—seeping into the elven bodies.

The transformation was violent.

The clay bodies trembled, cracked, and shifted, adapting to the souls that now inhabited them. A wave of magic rushed outward, nearly knocking Seraphis back.

And then—

Silence.

For several long moments, the figures remained still.

Then—eyes fluttered open.

One after another, the five newly reborn elves rose to their feet—their once-lifeless bodies now breathing, living, moving.

They stared at Seraphis with awestruck expressions, their minds adjusting to their new reality.

Then, in unison, each of them spoke.

"Hello, Mother."


The White Raven Order is Born

Seraphis smiled slightly, pleased with the result.

She summoned her dimensional bag, retrieving five identical uniforms—each one adorned with the crest of the White Raven, a symbol she had chosen long ago to represent her growing legacy.

Black combat uniforms, tailored for agility and speed.
Light armor plating along the chest, arms, and legs, crafted from enchanted silversteel.
A sleek, high-collared coat lined with reinforced silk, capable of resisting magic.
White masks—featureless except for the mark of the White Raven across the forehead.

"Wear these."

One by one, the five newly reborn elves accepted their garments, dressing themselves with a newfound understanding of their forms.

They stood before her not just as reborn souls, but as warriors, guardians, assassins of the shadows.

Seraphis looked at them, her voice calm but firm.

"These bodies you now possess—know that they are not mere flesh. They are enhanced, strengthened, reinforced with magic beyond normal limits."

She extended her hand once more.

"And now, you will inherit my knowledge."

A pulse of mana surged through her fingertips—she pressed it against their foreheads, their eyes widening as a flood of memories, skills, and techniques poured into their minds.

✔ The assassin’s art—the silent step, the killing strike, the art of deception.
✔ The blade and shadow dance—how to move in the darkness like a phantom.
✔ The secrets of infiltration, manipulation, and unseen warfare.
✔ The understanding of how to kill without hesitation—without mercy.

Their expressions sharpened as their bodies adjusted to their newfound knowledge.

They were no longer merely reborn souls.

They were now trained killers, extensions of Seraphis’ will.

She stepped back, surveying them once more.

"How would you five like to be the guardians of a tower?"

A brief silence.

Then, as one—

"Yes, Mother."

Seraphis let out a slow breath, a shadow of a smirk forming on her lips.

"Then your new duty begins."

From this night forward—Aerisiel, Elyndra, Vaelora, Lorienna, and Yveris would no longer be mere ravens.

They would be the White Ravens—guardians of the tower, assassins of the unseen war, and the first of Seraphis’ growing legacy.

 
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