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?

asked before

are powerful," the Opposer said. "Names are just names in the Star God Realm and below, but later,

you explain?" Gravis

the Ancestral God Realm, your star changes into your own space. This is like 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

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

name, therefore, takes on a different meaning, as it not only refers to you as a being but also to your private space, which is

Jake said as he bowed a little. "I

said as he shoved Jake in

name have?" Gravis asked as he still wanted to

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

themselves into your Spirit Space. That's why no Ancestral Gods or more powerful share their names with anyone. Some of them even kill every being

with the full name. The first

why I don't know my own

none of our children can fall victim to this since they don't even know their own last name. Therefore, they also can't tell

blinked a couple of times. "Wait, does this mean that not even you

nodded sheepishly. "Sadly, yes. Only your father knows our last name. If you want to be shocked even more,

Not even the Opposer's wife knew

if it creates a resonance with this Cosmos, two equally powerful forces will collide. None of the two of us would die or get injured, but an uncountable number of beings across

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

noticing. If 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 even

know his last name and why

name as father, and knowing your name would

a necessary precaution.