Lightning Is the Only Way

"The first level of the Heaven's Trial," Orthar said, "only involves you, Mortis."

"Why only me?" Mortis asked.

"Because you and Gravis are not equal."

Gravis and Mortis furrowed their brows.

This was a sore spot for them, and they would take this as a provocation if any other person had said that.

However, it was hard to argue with the very being that knew absolutely everything.

"Your power is about equal, but everything else isn't," Orthar explained.

"Gravis' conviction is far above yours, and if you also want to become powerful, your conviction has to reach his level."

"Why do you care?" Mortis suddenly asked. "From what I've heard, the entire deal with Gravis being some sort of mediator between you and our father only includes Gravis, not me."

"You said previously that someone that only chases power won't face any issues before they become Heaven's Magnates. Yet, when we reach that Realm, he and I would have already been split into separate beings. After all, we only need the True Law of Sentient Life."

"At that point, he is he, and I am I," Mortis said. "So, why would you care that I survive for a long time?"

Orthar only looked at Mortis.

"You are even more trustworthy than Gravis, in my opinion," Orthar said.

Gravis raised an eyebrow, but eventually, he nodded in understanding.

Mortis was generally more coldhearted, but Mortis also put fairness above nearly everything. Orthar hadn't gone against Mortis in the past, and with Mortis' fairness-oriented mindset, it would be very likely that he wouldn't go against Orthar.

"There's a possibility that Gravis will turn a blind eye to a sudden attack of his father, but I know that you won't."

"I'm using Gravis as insurance against your father, but I want to use you as insurance against Gravis."

"If Gravis ever breaks his word without a good reason, you won't just stand idly by, and Gravis knows that. That's why the chances of him breaking his word will be several times smaller," Orthar explained.

'That really reminds me of the old Orthar,' Gravis thought. 'He has insurances for insurances just to be prepared for every possible eventuality.'

Mortis looked at Gravis for some seconds.

Gravis wasn't sure what to express right now.

said, looking

"Dick," Gravis muttered.

they had developed in very different directions. By now, if

two of them

one were to exaggerate the negative images the two had of each other, Gravis would appear like an uncaring, lazy bum in Mortis' mind, while Mortis would appear like a way-too-serious stickler for

two of them were very close friends. These thoughts were, at most, some annoyances they had

do you want to do?"

been alive must be extended. Gravis has lived for millions of years more, which has given him

didn't have these

eyebrow. He knew

never used

Why?

Because he couldn't.

his Void Lightning, while Mortis was entirely made out of Heavenly Lightning. Mortis couldn't use Void Lightning, even if

of that, he also couldn't

I supposed to gather this experience?"

Orthar pointed at Mortis.

Mortis' eyes widened

absentmindedly extended his

BZZZ!

lightning devoid of Laws appeared on his hands. It was Void

Lightning, he was a bit

but he also quickly realized that it was also logical that Orthar could use it. After all, Gravis had created Void

around his saber shook in grey waves, all reflecting different perceived

to use Samsara, Mortis also

me to use Samsara?" Mortis asked as he looked

I have to do some other things

Orthar stretched his right hand towards Mortis and clenched

as a shocked expression

Mortis with narrowed

the Opposer spoke into

Gravis only nodded.

his right arm

BANG!

a second, he regained control over his

with shock

which shone in endless, colorful images of different

This was Gravis' Star.

which had stopped shining,