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

said. "Names are just names in the

explain?" Gravis

your Spirit Space, but even more distant than that. Being able to invade someone's private space is nearly impossible, even if you are far more powerful," the Opposer

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

different meaning, as it not only refers to you as a being but also to your private space, which is separate from the Cosmos. Because of that,

Jake said as he bowed a little.

in a joking

the name have?" Gravis asked as he

Gravis' mother said as she tried to find the right words. "Your private space gets summoned by the call of your name. If you speak someone else's name, you will receive some feedback from an unknown place.

That's why no Ancestral Gods or more powerful share their names with anyone. Some of them even kill every

only works with the full

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

only exists in your father's head. Like this, none of our children can fall victim to this

this mean that not even you know our last name?" Gravis asked

mother 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

even the Opposer's wife knew his

which means that if it creates a resonance with this Cosmos, two equally

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 told by someone

you put your head to it, you might be able to find a way to find out my name, but the Old Bastard will just kill you before you can

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

"I presume that you are also not allowed to share your name since you share the same last name as father, and knowing your name would

mother nodded. "Sadly, yes, but it's a necessary precaution. I