Lightning Is the Only Way

Gravis looked at the gathered beasts with interest. He wanted to know what had changed during his seclusion.

After the beasts surrounded them, they didn't immediately attack, surprisingly. One would think that the sea beasts would attack a land beast immediately as soon as they saw one inside their ranks.

"What is your purpose, intruder?" the leading level three Emperor, a swordfish, said. Obviously, since the enemy didn't know about the relationship between Morus and Gravis, he targeted his question towards Morus, the seemingly more powerful one of the two.

Morus didn't react and stayed silent.

"We didn't invade your territory on purpose," Gravis said, surprising the gathered sea beast. Why was the King talking? Did the Emperor feel that they were not worthy enough for him to say something?

"We were deeply underground for over two centuries, trying to comprehend the Law of Gravity. Back then, there was no water here. We simply returned to the spot where we came from, which is here," Gravis said.

Surprisingly, none of the present Emperors rebuked Gravis, even though he was a King. Usually, if a King opened their mouth with so many Emperors present, it would be like a kid trying to partake in a solemn discussion among adults.

One of the Emperors seemed to notice something as his eyes widened. Then, he informed the level three Emperor of something.

Gravis noticed that the level three Emperor had a change in expression as he also realized something. Then, he glanced at Morus and then back at Gravis.

"What's your name?" the Emperor asked Gravis neutrally.

"I'm Gravis," Gravis said. "This is Morus, my servant," Gravis said as he gestured to Morus.

Immediately, the entire atmosphere changed. Instead of being nervous, all of the gathered beasts became shocked, except for the level three Emperor. His expression changed to a bright smile like he had found a goldmine.

"So, you are Gravis," the Emperor said. "Please ignore our earlier hostilities. After all, we have to protect our territories."

Gravis was a bit surprised at how friendly the level three Emperor suddenly became. Weren't they still at war with the land beasts?

"It's no problem," Gravis said with a dismissive wave. "I guess that Orthar has given you some orders regarding me?" he asked.

when Gravis spoke

probably sweat out of nervousness right now.

we should find you and bring you to him. The Supreme Leader has also

nodded. "Sure, bring

other beasts to scatter. After that,

short while. The central base for the sea beasts was inside the Grand Lake, and Gravis had entered the ground from close to the Grand

of the Grand Lake but at its edges. Yet, Gravis quickly realized the reason behind the peculiar placement. The sea beasts were probably not

core of the entire sea beasts' faction. Yet, he didn't contact

level three Emperors and two level four Emperors. After that, the three of them reached the bottom of the Abyss,

and left quickly without

to smirk

Gravis said. "Back then, you were also half-buried in the

of my body is visible as the rest stretches across

noticed me

of forces has to be tested regularly. Enemies from inside are

Orthar's forces didn't know that he saw everything inside

this deception was unnecessary. Who

all, he was a

a level five Emperor, and Gravis knew that Orthar wouldn't have taken this step if he hadn't already comprehended a level three Law. Orthar could probably ascend anytime he

you already have comprehended a level

answered. "I would be a fool to ascend

the sea beasts still have two Ultimates, or is there a

beasts have no

lifted in surprise, but he quickly found out the reason. "I guess you killed the

have become my steppingstones for

thoughts. Orthar's cold, logical nature was hazardous to not only his enemies but his comrades as

a massive reward for Gravis' death, would Orthar try to