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 the

that I'm a human and that I think differently from

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

me, Ferris." He didn't expect much from Ferris' input, but he was still interested in what

Ferris said. "First of all, if you want to stay

to this world. It's just a place. Earth, fire, water, air, and

get why you call this world your

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

"My home is where my companions are. If I become too powerful and must leave my companions behind, I

when you arrived here. But now, you have

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

remained silent as

had he not seen that? How had he not seen something

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

Laws. At some point, they would also learn a level three Law and ascend. Would they stop for him? Of course not! Additionally, Gravis also didn't want them

at the Grand

stupid,'

here. All of my companions will become more powerful in the future and leave this world. So, even if this is my home,

looked at

about my friends from the lower world anymore, we still have a connection. Maybe they have changed

the highest world. Their next world probably poses nearly no danger to them since they will

in the highest world, which is my permanent

truly stupid,' Gravis thought bitterly, but

Sometimes, the correct answer was the most obvious one. Overcomplicating issues

thought with frustration. 'I shouldn't stay here and mope around. I should comprehend Laws so that I can achieve my goal and return

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

Shouldn't you have already realized all that I've