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 back at

"Dick," Gravis muttered.

Gravis, but they had developed in very different directions. By now, if one ignored their appearance, one

two of them also 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 the rules

were very close friends. These thoughts were, at most, some annoyances

you want to

alive must be extended. Gravis has lived for millions of years more, which has given him ample opportunities to think about himself and his life, which resulted in

didn't have these

eyebrow. He knew that Orthar was referring to

had never used

Why?

Because he couldn't.

designed by Gravis for his Void Lightning, while Mortis was entirely made out of Heavenly Lightning. Mortis couldn't use Void Lightning, even

that, he also

how am I supposed to gather this

Orthar pointed at Mortis.

Mortis' eyes widened

absentmindedly extended his

BZZZ!

lightning devoid of Laws appeared on his

the Void Lightning, he was a bit

that Orthar could use it. After all, Gravis had created

a second later, the area around his

use Samsara, Mortis also knew

want me to use Samsara?" Mortis asked as

to do some other things before

stretched his right hand towards

body seized and froze as a shocked expression appeared

at Mortis with

tries anything, I will intervene," the Opposer spoke into Gravis'

Gravis only nodded.

pulled his right arm

BANG!

shook, but after a second,

shock at the

which shone in endless, colorful images

This was Gravis' Star.

looked at his body, which had stopped shining,