Lightning Is the Only Way

Joyce was confused. First, Gravis seemed very happy to accept, but then he became angry and declined. This didn't make any sense! The old man also furrowed his brows. Despite all his experience, he still couldn't think of a reason for the sudden change in attitude.

"Why not?" Joyce asked.

Gravis was still gritting his teeth. He couldn't possibly explain the concept of karmic luck. It was not because the concept was too complex, but because if they knew how karmic luck worked, they would know some of Heaven's inner workings. Heaven wouldn't allow that and would do everything to keep its workings secret.

"I can only accept an opportunity, not direct help," he said after mulling over his words for a while. If he earned the money fairly, everything would be alright. "Of course, I would treat this opportunity the same as if you helped me directly. I will still engrave this favor in my heart."

Joyce grew even more confused by his words. Was this his pride getting in the way of benefits? That seemed idiotic.

The old man also didn't know why Gravis said what he said, but the old man had a feeling that this was the best way. He didn't know why, but he somehow felt like the youngster was helping them, and not the other way around. 'but that's impossible,' the old man thought. The youngster didn't even have tempered skin, so how could he possibly help them?

On top of that, they were not even in danger. The old man was trusting in his gut feeling, but this seemed entirely contradictory to logic. His instinct had mostly proven true in the past, but it was never this contradictory to common sense. What was going on? In the end, the old man fell into deep thought.

The girl, on the other hand, didn't agree. "Are you serious? This is an equal trade! I give you gold, and you give me your help in the future. What opportunity? Forget your pride! Let's just finish the trade, and you can repay me in the future!" she shouted in anger. Was that young man trying to downplay the favor he owed by getting her money "fairly"? She had never seen someone as shameless as him!

his teeth even more. "I am really sorry, but I can't accept the money like this. I can't tell you why! Just trust me on

her teacher's voice in her head. "Wait a second. I don't know why, but I think we should believe him. I don't feel any falsehood from him. I see only bitterness, helplessness, and fury. Someone on his level can't fool my eyes.

again, but her confusion grew. "But why?"

very profound was taking place.

furrowed her brows. How could she exchange 50 gold fairly? She started looking around the Hall. Suddenly,

Gravis nodded.

to smile slightly. "How much is a low-grade demonic

"The carcass is between eight and ten gold, while a mission is a

low-grade demonic beasts. The money wasn't the

Gravis felt like he couldn't move. That wasn't the pressure of a Will-Aura, but the pressure of absolute power. He didn't know how he had

The pressure on Gravis immediately lifted, and he sighed in relief. That old man was powerful. Gravis felt

have an idea. It might be more expensive than we initially believed, but if he can

again. Could the young man do that? Even with their help and his Will-Aura, it still seemed impossible. After deliberating about the decision

it to Joyce. Joyce took it and looked at Gravis. "Okay, I trust you, but in return,