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."

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 believe what Gravis

She did this to intimidate every other King that harbored malice. What was so funny about that!? Did

with surprise at Gravis, while the white ape only smiled bitterly. He knew that the Empress wanted to make a joke, but he just didn't find it

surprising every beast present. Had the Empress

proud of her

the Empress. "Yes?" he asked

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

reaction and drew some conclusions from that. Judging by the Red King's reaction,

the Red King's reaction showed him that this was just normal to him.

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 pride all around her, which suppressed weaker

a pleasant surprise to

already more than qualified to become my mate. Do you still

impress you," Gravis said, making the present

with furrowed brows. "You know that you are not on the cusp of

"I do,"

want to put your life on the line?" she

again. "In my current situation, tempering seems like it's not worth the risk to

more at Gravis and then gazed at the level five

manages to kill him, I will continue

Lords gazed with battle-intent at Gravis. If one of them managed to kill Gravis, they would all have a chance to become a breeder

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