Lightning Is the Only Way

Gravis looked with shock at the Plant Ultimate. Hadn't Ferris said that plants were not fans of slaughter? Also, hadn't he said that the Plant Ultimate was a nice being? How come Gravis was not able to see any of these things!?

"So, you didn't intend for me to learn this stuff," Gravis said.

"Fuck no!" the Plant Ultimate transmitted with her calm and harmonious voice. "Everything that stands between you and your path to power must be eliminated with everything you have! Everyone just doesn't want to anger me by stepping on my body with all their power."

"Wait," Gravis said as he looked at the flowers. "This is also your body? I thought you were only this flower."

"Who do you think I am?!" the Plant Ultimate said with her melodious voice. "I'm an Ultimate! I am not only this meadow of flowers, but this entire fucking forest!"

Gravis took a deep breath when he heard that. He had expected that this was the bulwark, but in actuality, it was just the Plant Ultimate.

"Ferris! I thought we were at the bulwark!" Gravis shouted to him.

Ferris tilted his head to the side in confusion. "I didn't say that. I said the bulwark is close, which it is."

'This guy!' Gravis thought.

"Anyway," Gravis said as he stood up again. "Our main goal is to understand the Composition of Wood, but if you allow us to understand more, that would be even better."

The Plant Ultimate remained silent for a bit. "Why the fuck would you want to understand wood without having the affinity for it? That sounds retarded!"

Hearing a calm and harmonious voice say the word "retarded" sure felt weird to Gravis. "Because comprehending other Laws might give insights into our main Laws."

"How?" the Plant Ultimate asked directly and flatly.

gaining insights into steam, wind, soul, and earth, all elements that have nothing to do with his fire, he managed

turned to Ferris. Gravis wasn't sure what she was thinking, but she

Law before, but you're saying that he achieved all that in only four years!? Are you trying to fuck with me without giving me some food first? I have to tell you that I don't

several nods. "I've been stuck for over 3,000 years, and after

useful to your Battle-Strength!" the Plant Ultimate

Gravis said, "but understanding them gives you more experience in understanding Laws and might give you insights into Laws that increase your Battle-Strength. After all, by looking at something that isn't fire, Ferris managed to learn something that mixed very well with his fire. Ferris,

what?" Ferris asked in

Fire!" Gravis

Sure!" Ferris

BRRRR!

Ferris as they circled him. They also started inspecting several other things.

fire! Come back!" Ferris shouted with authority. The fireballs shrunk a bit and swirled closely around

seen anything even remotely like this in the entire

Law of Soul Infusion. Soul Infusion should be part of

remained silent

with her pleasant voice. "How have I not seen this obvious

anything might be dangerous for Gravis, so

nervous glance from Gravis. "I would have never been able to see this without Gravis' words. Gravis is filled with wisdom, and staying with him has

Gravis again. "We need to talk!" she

narrowed his eyes. "What about us understanding the Laws

you!" the Plant Ultimate said. "We're only talking! Why are

didn't avert his gaze. "Weren't you the one that said that I should eliminate everything on my path to power? Doesn't that mean that my gain

CRRRR!

Ultimate wasn't happy about having her own words thrown