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.

when he heard that. "I didn't expect you to. You know that I'm a human and that

quickly answered. "That's not what I meant. I can just replace your family with some dear companions, like you, for example. I get what you mean with wanting to stay with your companions, but I don't get how this decision can be so

chuckled a bit. "Tell me, Ferris." He didn't expect much from Ferris' input, but he was still interested in

all, if you want to stay

get your attachment to this world. It's just a place. Earth, fire, water, air,

world

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

companions are. If I become too powerful and must leave my companions

said that you came from a different world than this one. So, you should have had no one when you arrived here. But now, you

When I'm gone, Azure is gone, Styr is gone, your

as

Gravis felt shaken. How had he not seen that?

leaving his companions and family behind would be horrible, but that didn't mean that they wouldn't leave him behind. Gravis was sure that his companions wouldn't abort their cultivation just to stay with him. Gravis also

had already shown quite some talent regarding Laws. At some point, they would also learn a level three Law and ascend. Would they stop for him? Of course

looked at

so stupid,'

won't stay here. All of my companions will become more powerful in the future and leave this world. So, even if this is my home, it

Gravis looked at

highest world because most of the beings I care about will end up there. Even though I don't care much about my

danger to them since they will be the most powerful beasts in there in regards to Battle-Strength. All three of them will end up in the highest world

in the

Gravis thought

was the most obvious one. Overcomplicating issues could make them harder than they

around. I should comprehend Laws so that I can achieve my goal and return home. So what if I don't remember my father or mother's face and voice? I can

a heartfelt voice. "Your advice has saved me from making

so super smart normally. Shouldn't you have already realized all