Lightning Is the Only Way

Gravis told Ferris about what had happened at the Ultimate's Meet, and Ferris became shocked beyond belief as more time passed. Apparently, he hadn't known about anything that had been going on. He had seen Meadow's display, but he didn't go there because of all the Ultimates.

Ferris had no idea that he had just killed the last Ultimate of the land beasts. He thought that there were still the three other ones, not counting Meadow.

"So, I killed the last land beast Ultimate?" Ferris asked.

Gravis nodded.

"Wow," Ferris said. "That's awesome! I'm responsible for the world changing. That's so cool."

Gravis chuckled a bit. "You don't care about what will happen to the land beasts?"

Ferris looked at Gravis with genuine confusion. "No? Should I? I'm not part of the land beasts anymore."

Gravis chuckled some more. "You're right. It doesn't matter."

Then, Gravis remembered something. "By the way, what did you think about the Lightning Ultimate when you saw him?" he asked.

Ferris sneered. "As soon as I saw him, I immediately disliked him. His whole demeanor and being just rubbed me the wrong way. He felt like the sneaky snakey kind. I don't like the sneaky snakey kind."

Gravis nodded. 'As expected. Ferris has an excellent intuition regarding other beasts.'

Then, Gravis told Ferris about the ruler change in the Icy Pride Empire, and Ferris wasn't surprised at all about that.

After that, Gravis came to the heavy part. He decided to tell Ferris about his problems and what he was currently thinking about.

After Gravis was done, silence reigned.

said in confusion. "I don't get

human and that I think differently from

dear companions, like you, for example. I get what you mean with

"Tell me, Ferris." He didn't expect much from Ferris' input, but

mean, who cares about the world? We need to change worlds anyway," Ferris said. "First of all, if you want to stay here, you must stop

Earth, fire, water, air, and stuff is cool and all, but the higher world also has all

get why you call this world

do you mean with it makes no sense? I lived here for 90% of my life. Isn't a place where you stay for a

are. If I become too powerful and must leave my companions behind, I just have to search for new

So, you should have had no one when you arrived here. But now, you have a

anyway? When I'm gone, Azure is gone, Styr is gone, your one octopus friend is gone, who will be left? So, your home

as he

not seen that?

be horrible, but that didn't mean that they wouldn't leave him behind. Gravis was sure that his companions

some talent regarding Laws. At some point, they would also learn a level three Law and ascend. Would they stop for him?

at the

so stupid,' he

here. All of my companions will become

looked at the

is the highest world because most of the beings I care about will end up there. Even though I don't care much about my friends from the lower world anymore, we still

world. Their next world probably poses nearly no danger to them since they will be the most powerful beasts in there in regards to Battle-Strength. All three of them will end

homes will converge in the highest world, which is my

truly stupid,' Gravis thought bitterly, but also

was the most obvious one. Overcomplicating issues

I've wasted three months on this stupid shit,' Gravis thought with frustration. 'I shouldn't stay here and mope around. I should comprehend Laws so that I can achieve my goal and return home.

Gravis said with a heartfelt voice. "Your advice has saved me from

super smart normally. Shouldn't you have already realized all that I've said? Am I the