Lightning Is the Only Way

Shira quickly reached Gravis' cave and entered it without hesitation. She had a nearly manic look on her face, which came from a mixture of frustration, anger, motivation, and several other emotions. As soon as she entered, Gravis opened his eyes and looked into hers.

After looking a Shira for a second, Gravis scratched his chin in interest. "Huh," he said casually, "seems like I was wrong."

Shira hadn't expected these words to leave Gravis' mouth. In actuality, she was quite surprised. Didn't Gravis realize that admitting a mistake made him appear weaker to the beasts in his Tribe? Admitting when he was wrong would create doubt in the lower members. If that happened more than once, some might even think that he was weak. Gravis couldn't possibly be serious.

"Are you joking?" she asked unamused.

Gravis only grinned as he stood up. Then, he slightly shook his head. "No, I'm not joking. I was genuinely wrong. I've expected you to be a beast that would hold onto her philosophy until her death would come. The fact that you appeared here means that I have made an error."

Shira still wasn't convinced. "Stop playing with me," she said with annoyance. "You know exactly that admitting a mistake would make you appear weaker in the eyes of others. They would think that you are not as intelligent as you appear and will lose respect in you."

Gravis only continued grinning. He was actually enjoying it when he was wrong. Whenever he was wrong, it meant that he had another opportunity to grow.

"So?" Gravis asked with a smirk.

And again, Shira was perplexed by his answer. "What do you mean with So? Appearing strong is what allows you to keep firm control over the Tribe. At some point, a member might think that you're weak and then attack you."

Gravis only continued smirking and shook his head again. "That's the difference between you and I. Your words have shown that you have this whole concept of power backwards. That is also the reason why you are currently in such a dangerous situation."

Shira only huffed in disdain. "Then please enlighten me," she said sarcastically.

Gravis didn't mind her tone. "Hypothetically, if I were a stupid beast, would you be able to overthrow me?" he asked.

Shira wanted to answer directly but stopped herself. She remembered how Gravis had even managed to subdue Liza, a powerful level two Lord. This meant that his strength was, at least, above-average for level two Lords.

you have total control over the entire Tribe. Everyone, including Liza, Orthar, Morn, and the Land Camp,

many beasts of the Tribe attacked him. As she realized this, Shira's frustration grew. She couldn't find any way to kill

"Craftiness and intelligence help you in fighting against opponents that are

he looked at her. "As long as my power is so much stronger than everyone else's, how would it

doesn't remain static. Beasts die, and other beasts

more powerful, but so will I. My Rank is a

requires a level two Lord to eat about eight other level two Lords. That's a lot of resources. I require more food than others but only double the amount. Normally, I would need to eat 16 level one Lords to

level one Lords? I could just eat four level two Lords to become a level two Lord. At that

if I were to only take half of the resources of Liza, she would never be able to become a threat to me. In extension, by always fighting more powerful Lords, my Battle-Strength won't decline. To be frank with you, I'm not even interested in

say that level three Lords could be a danger to you?

"Where do you think

Shira didn't answer.

my journey, I had a Battle-Strength that was equal to the Battle-Strength of a Low Rank Spirit Beast. With my power, I would

average. I wouldn't be different from any of our soldiers. So, I went through

the hardest. I'll convert the power of my opponents to standards you know. My first powerful opponent was someone that had the power of a High-Rank Energy Beast. Back then, I could only

could have left without him chasing me. Instead, I went into the battle, knowing fully

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battles in my life.

keep it a secret, but Shira didn't talk to him much. Morn, for example, knew most of what

look at the end result, I just appear like a monstrous freak that can't be judged by normal standards. Yet, if you hear my whole story, you will

She estimated that Gravis' Battle-Strength would probably even be powerful when he became a King, the Rank above

guessed what she thought. "My Battle-Strength would probably also be good among Kings, but what about Emperors? What about the level after that? If I become complacent now,

into Shira's eyes with a smirk. "And that's exactly what's happening

had a skeptical look on her

part in the invasion, you have decided to attack the strongest beast in the enemy's army. Back then, you directly attacked Silva. Tell me, were you