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 Jake could

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

explain?" Gravis

like your Spirit Space, but even more distant than that. Being

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

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

said as he bowed a

in a joking manner. "Everyone learns that

have?" Gravis asked as

of your name. If you speak someone else's name, you will receive some feedback from

someone else inviting themselves into your Spirit Space. That's why no Ancestral Gods or more powerful share

something. "This only works with the full name. The first name is not enough to create a

don't know my own last name?"

mother nodded with a smile. "Exactly. Our last name exists, but it only exists in your father's head. Like this, none of

"Wait, does this mean that not

father knows our last name. If you

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

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

has been a pretty common one back then, but as soon as

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 to find

his last name and

as father, and knowing your name would make it easier to find our last name, right? After all, they would only need to try last names

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