Lightning Is the Only Way

"What problem?" Gravis asked.

"As we've expected, this is a horde, and they are here to assault the land," Orthar explained. "The problem I'm referring to is the fact that we are now also part of the horde."

Gravis narrowed his eyes. "I don't remember joining," he said.

"That's the problem," Orthar said, "none of them joined voluntarily. Apparently, a chieftain of a larger group is staying here, forcing every passing Spirit Beast to join her cause, which is to attack the land. If any beast tries to leave the area, they will be attacked by him."

Gravis' eyes shone a bit. "And I'm guessing that she is at the Unity Rank. Otherwise, I doubt that she would be able to keep all these Spirit Beasts under control."

"The beasts don't know the specific strength of the chieftain, but she's more powerful than them by far," Orthar said. "So, what do you plan on doing?"

Gravis smirked. "Isn't it obvious? I've been drafted to fight against my will. I'm not a huge fan of that. On top of that, I didn't vote for her. I think I should talk with that chieftain," Gravis said with a smirk.

"Are you sure about that?" Orthar asked. "Apparently, she's very powerful."

"Don't worry. My Will-Aura can stop anyone at the Initial Unity Rank. I doubt that they would send more powerful beasts than that. After all, you said that she is from a more powerful organization."

"But won't that create enmity with the more powerful organization?" Orthar asked.

"More enemies and food for us. I've explained the concept of a Will-Aura to you. I need tempering, and for that, I need pressure and enemies. You can still back out if you want. I won't mind," Gravis said.

Orthar remained silent for a bit. This was a serious situation, and it might end in his death. He had to think carefully about this.

"No," Orthar said. "Ever since I met you, I felt my hot-bloodedness return. So what if I die? I accepted my death a long time ago!"

Gravis smirked. "Good! Then, let's go, but stay behind me."

"Okay," Orthar said. "The chieftain is at the very front, away from everyone else."

some

at the front of the group and saw the chieftain. It was a mantis shrimp, about 15-meters-long. Her claws seemed incredibly hard and

shone. 'Mantis Shrimps have a powerful defense and attack. On top of that, her legs are longer than normal. This probably allows her to fight very well

the new arrival and narrowed her eyes. She had been bugged by many of these beasts before. All the beasts living here knew how devastating it was to invade the continent. Nearly all of them would

BANG!

her claws, creating a powerful shockwave that traveled right to Gravis. No mid-rank Spirit Beast would be able to

Ssshhhh!

gone entirely. The attack had been casual, and it was performed from over two kilometers away.

Whooooom!

chieftain. She felt herself unable to move and continued looking forward with shock. She hadn't even deigned

needed to know," Gravis transmitted with a smirk as he

she transmitted in panic. "I'm a chieftain from the

he swam around her and looked into her eyes. His long tail was coiling around her as only

he was only at the level of a mid-rank Spirit Beast, which was obviously way weaker than herself.

with invading the land and reconquering it for the

course, Gravis noticed that. "Quite loyal," he commented. "What do you get

but she had no choice but to play along. "When we conquer a territory, our Water Makers reclaims it for the sea. The land will

what do you get out of such

wasn't from here. Otherwise, he would know such basics. Maybe she could get out of this. "It's a territory with lots

is probably their word for Energy,' Gravis thought. 'So, by reclaiming territory, they get more prey that they can hunt. That's a bit similar to humans, but also

Stone is a level four Lord. If you kill me, you won't know

bit. "What's this level four Lord thing?"

know that. He probably came from the boundless ocean, away from the

stronger than me, but you're not stronger than Leader Stone. Don't make a mistake and become

mid, level four to late, and level five to peak Unity Realm. This means that this Leader Stone is a late Unity Beast. Even if I reach the Unity Realm again, I

finally felt some hope. She waited for around a minute

can lead you to-