Lightning Is the Only Way

One King stepped forward into the arena, while five others followed him. All of these Kings had their candidates killed and wouldn't receive their rewards because of that. This made them incredibly angry since the reward was the only reason they were here to begin with.

The King who brought the best candidate received an incredible reward, while others still received a participation award. After all, they had brought powerful beasts to the Empire.

After the breeder had been chosen, all other candidates would join the Empire. None of the candidates were weak, and they were all valuable beasts. Because of that, all other Kings would still get something. Yet, if their candidate died, all of this wouldn't matter.

The remaining three Kings, who had their candidates killed, remained stationary and didn't say anything, as they simply watched.

"This beast has killed several candidates without your explicit consent, and therefore, has disre-"

"You dropped something," the Empress interrupted.

The King felt taken aback when the Empress interrupted him. He immediately took back his anger. "Yes, my Empress?" he asked deferentially.

SHING! BANG!

All six Kings exploded as ice spears penetrated their bodies. Only some icy dust remained of them.

"Your common sense," the Empress finished.

"Pfft."

something like this would happen, but they were genuinely shocked when they heard the sound of suppressed laughter coming from Gravis. They all looked at him in shock since they couldn't

malice. What was so funny

knew that the Empress wanted to make a joke, but he just didn't find it funny when some beasts were killed in the process. These had

Empress smiled a bit, surprising every beast present. Had the Empress

feeling of pride, but the white ape knew it. The Empress was proud of

turned to the Empress. "Yes?" he asked

even and casual reply. Meanwhile, the Red King only rolled his eyes in exasperation. This tone reminded him of all

drew some conclusions from that. Judging by the Red King's reaction, the white ape knew that this

the Red King's reaction showed him that this was just normal to him. After all, the Red King didn't

started liking Gravis more. Contrary to expectation, she actually hated it when everyone was acting this subservient to her. Yet, there was nothing she could do against that. After all, by understanding the Law of Pride, she radiated

was a pleasant surprise

become my mate. Do you still intend to fight one of the

impress you," Gravis said, making the present beasts stop breathing.

you are not on the

"I do," he

your life on the

seems like it's not worth the risk to you, but there is something valuable that I gain out of

some more at Gravis and then gazed at the level five Lords

him, I will continue the search for

one of them managed to kill Gravis, they would all have a chance

released their innate superiority, and it hit Gravis. Gravis' mind went wild when he felt that. One singular level five Lord wasn't able to influence him in such a way, but when so many level five Lords released their superiority simultaneously, it