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.

Mortis said, looking

"Dick," Gravis muttered.

very different directions. By now, if one ignored their appearance, one wouldn't even think that the two of them were related.

two of them also had

like an uncaring, lazy bum in Mortis'

of them were very close friends. These thoughts

so what do you want to do?" Mortis asked

time you have been alive must be extended. Gravis has lived for millions of years more, which has given him ample opportunities to think about himself

didn't have these millions

eyebrow. He knew that

had never

Why?

Because he couldn't.

while Mortis was entirely made

that, he also couldn't

I supposed to

Orthar pointed at Mortis.

Mortis' eyes widened in

absentmindedly extended

BZZZ!

appeared on his hands. It

Lightning, he was a bit

was unique to him, but he also quickly realized that it was also logical that Orthar could use it. After all, Gravis had created Void Lightning out of the

the area around his saber shook in grey waves,

Gravis knew how to use Samsara,

to use Samsara?" Mortis asked as he looked at

some other things before that," Orthar

towards Mortis and

froze as a shocked expression appeared on his

at Mortis with narrowed

tries anything, I will intervene," the Opposer spoke

Gravis only nodded.

pulled his right arm to

BANG!

shook, but after a second, he regained control

Gravis looked with shock at the place beside

which shone

This was Gravis' Star.

looked at his body, which had stopped shining, in