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 just names in

you explain?"

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

is different as it has been created by your own being, emotions, mindset, Laws, and everything else. It receives its own unique status and being. Some beings share your

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

said as he bowed a little. "I didn't know

he shoved Jake in a joking manner. "Everyone learns that

Gravis asked as he still wanted to

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. With a sufficient understanding in the Laws of Space, you can then teleport to this place, which is the private

Ancestral Gods or more powerful share their names with anyone.

remembered something. "This only works with the full name. The first name is not enough

that why I don't know my own last

your father's head. Like this, none of our children can fall victim to this since they don't even know their own last name.

blinked a couple of times. "Wait, does this mean that not even you know our last name?" Gravis

father knows our last name. If you want to be shocked even more, I don't even know

Orpheus. Not even the Opposer's wife knew his first name?

protect her," the Opposer said. "My private space is as powerful as the Old Bastard's, which means that if it creates a resonance with this Cosmos, two

is. My name has been a pretty common one back then, but as soon as I gained my power, the Old

might be able to find a way to find out my name, but

didn't know his last name and why he

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

it's a necessary precaution. I don't want so many