Lightning Is the Only Way

Gravis and his father spent a couple of days together, talking about random things. The important conversation was over, and from this point forward, Gravis would never speak of the Brand again. The danger was just far too great that someone could overhear him.

After some time, Gravis' mother joined them, and everything immediately became livelier with her around. She took some pot-shots at the Opposer's ego in a playful manner, but the Opposer didn't mind. One of the reasons why he loved his wife was because she talked to him as equals. No one in this world but Heaven talked to the Opposer on the same level. Even the Black Magnate still had some reservations.

Some days later, Orpheus also joined them. He had been called over by Gravis since he wanted to include Orpheus. Orpheus was his family, just like his mother and father. Gravis didn't call for Yersi since he didn't want to interrupt Yersi's alone time with Jake.

Yet, Yersi appeared of her own volition after a while with Jake in tow.

It was about time that she introduced Jake to the rest of her family.

In the beginning, Jake was incredibly nervous as he stood before three far more powerful beings. Especially the Opposer frightened him to a high degree.

Of course, with Gravis' mother being here, this awkward atmosphere didn't last long. Yet, with a seemingly innocent and normal question, the entire atmosphere changed again.

"Could I ask for your name?" Jake asked Gravis' mother.

Some awkwardness appeared in the atmosphere, surprising Gravis, Yersi, and Jake. This was a normal question. Why didn't Gravis' mother answer?

"Don't ask about the names of people at the Ancestral God Realm or higher," Orpheus said.

Jake was surprised, and Gravis also realized something very strange.

He didn't know the name of his parents. Wasn't this a bit abnormal?

not?" Gravis asked before

"Names are just names in the Star God Realm and below, but later,

explain?" Gravis

like your Spirit Space, but even more distant than that. Being able to invade someone's private space is nearly impossible, even

Laws, and everything else. It receives its own unique status and being. Some beings share your name, but there are

to your private space, which is separate from the Cosmos. Because of that, the name

said as he bowed a little. "I

shoved Jake in a joking manner.

exact effects does the name have?" Gravis asked as

name, you will receive some feedback from an unknown place. With

Gods or more

right!" Gravis' mother suddenly said as she remembered something. "This only works with the full name.

why I don't know my own last name?" Gravis

this, none of

times. "Wait, does this mean that not even you know our last

nodded sheepishly. "Sadly, yes. Only your father knows our last name. If you want to be shocked even more, I don't even know your father's

surprised, even Orpheus. Not even the Opposer's wife knew his first name? This was

as powerful as the Old Bastard's, which means that if it creates a resonance with this Cosmos, two equally powerful forces will collide. None of the two of us would die

that, the Old Bastard will kill absolutely everyone that knows my first or last name, no matter who it is. My name has been a pretty common one back then, but as soon as I gained my power, the Old Bastard changed the entire world. No single being can think of my first or last name as long as they are not being

you try out every possible combination of letters, you would subconsciously skip the right one without noticing. If you put your head to it, you might be able

Gravis didn't know his last name and why he didn't know the names of his

name since you share the same last name as father, and knowing your name would make it easier to find our last name, right? After all,

"Sadly, yes, but it's a necessary precaution. I don't want so many beings to