Lightning Is the Only Way

The Red King nodded when he heard Gravis' answer. "This time, I won't carry you since some other beasts might think I'm your servant."

"I don't mind," Gravis answered.

"Also, it would be better for you not to transform into lightning. I want that to be a surprise for the Empress," the Red King advised.

Gravis rolled his eyes. "Fine. I don't see the point of that but take my acceptance as some sort of parting gift. After all, the last five years weren't as bad as I had initially believed."

The Red King groaned. "You really don't know how lucky you are. Do you honestly believe that a breeder of the Empress would be held in some confined room or something? You will just join her Empire with a distinguished status. This means you can do whatever you want."

When Gravis heard that, his brows furrowed. "That really is different than I had expected. Does it mean I can also leave if I want?"

The Red King nodded immediately, surprising Gravis. This was completely different from what he had expected. Gravis thought that he would be some kind of breeding slave. Yet, if he so chose, he could simply leave the Empire?

"Wait, you're serious?" he asked.

The Red King sighed. "Yes. That's why I said you don't know how good you'll have it. The only rules that bind you are the rules that every member of the Empire has to follow. No one will suppress you."

"So," Gravis said slowly. "I could also choose not to join the Empire if I wanted to?"

"Sure," the Red King answered directly and calmly. "I'll get my reward either way. However, I'm very convinced that you will stay."

The Red King motioned for Gravis to follow him after he said that. Then, he started flying towards the north. Gravis followed him and used his full speed without transforming into lightning. The Red King simply looked at how fast Gravis was flying and adapted his speed to Gravis'.

do you think I would want to join

are different than the rules in a Tribe. Do you honestly think that an Empire lead by an Emperor wouldn't know how to create powerful beasts? The Empires are

River Tribe, and the rules in the Empire aren't much different. Though, there are a few more. For example, you can't just randomly kill a beast on your Realm. In comparison to the rules you've created, in the Empire, it requires both parties to agree,"

as soon as I've proven my strength, I wouldn't be able to

Gravis guessed that this was because he was a bird, and birds had a particular talent to

"On?" Gravis asked.

the challenge as soon as they have seen your power.

fight for status. Since everything depends on power, including status, you might get some beasts that want to replace you as a breeder. Of course, these challenges follow different rules. An average beast three levels higher than you

order to challenge your status, a beast would need to fulfill the initial requirement of the Empress and then have the

"Sounds like a waste of time,"

out of your mouth, they would believe you have your head up your own ass. Every potential candidate for a breeder position is outstanding," the Red

at him with

yes, it would be a waste of time for you. At least, at your current Realm. If you can't learn any

"All my Battle-Strength is only temporary. If I don't stay at the

the only one able to

Yet, this wouldn't even be considered as meeting the requirements to become a candidate for the Empress. After all, the Empress was in

were a lot of incredible beasts out there. For

as soon as he relaxed, these impressive beasts would overtake

dealing with level three Lords when he had been a level one Lord. Back then, his Battle-Strength had been just as powerful as these impressive Divine Beasts. Only after the fight

course, another aspect was the soft-breakthroughs of his lightning, which allowed him to

knew that he couldn't relax. He had to stay at the forefront and concentrate on understanding Laws. These candidates might not be

fearing such fights, Gravis welcomed them. Finally, he felt some pressure again. The threat of these candidates

great place to temper himself. Yet, the breeding-part still weighed heavily on his mind since he really had no