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.

don't get it," Ferris said in confusion. "I don't get the

didn't expect you to. You know that I'm a human

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 hard. It seems pretty

didn't expect much from Ferris' input, but he was still

change worlds anyway," Ferris said. "First of all, if you want to stay here, you must

fire, water, air, and stuff

get why you call this world your home. That makes no

here for 90% of my

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

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

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

silent as he

felt shaken. How had he not seen

him behind. Gravis was sure that his

ascend. They 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

looked at

stupid,' he

will become more powerful in the future and leave this

Gravis looked

home 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 have a connection. Maybe they have changed beyond recognition, but I

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

temporary homes will converge in the highest world, which is my permanent

thought bitterly, but also with

most obvious one. Overcomplicating issues could make them harder

frustration. 'I shouldn't stay here and mope 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 just relearn

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

You're so super smart normally. Shouldn't you have already realized all that I've said? Am I the smart one now?" Ferris