The fourth... pillar?
Angel looked somewhat dazed as she rapidly recalled what she knew about the three Great Existences who could be called "pillars," standing at the pinnacle of all Great Old Dominators:
The ruler of the Spirit World, split directly from one of the Original Creator's personalities: "Lord of Mysteries, King of Space-Time, Beacon of Destiny, Source Castle Avatar, Dominator of the Spirit World";
The ruler of the Astral World, likewise part of the Creator's personality: "God Almighty, Maker, Creator, Omniscient and Almighty, Lord of the Astral World";
And the ruler of reality, born directly from the Original Creator, who in turn bore most of the Great Old Ones for him: "Mother Goddess of Depravity, Origin of Evil, The Undying, Filthy Mother Nest."
The authorities and symbolism of these three either came directly from the Original Creator or placed them above the other Great Old Ones because they had given birth to them. They were the foundations that constituted the universe and allowed it to endure and develop, hence the name "pillars." Their power was not necessarily much greater than that of ordinary Great Old Ones, but their symbolism was exceptionally special.
Then what was this fourth pillar?
Sensing Angel's heartfelt confusion, the Evernight Goddess, her figure indistinct in the boundless night, continued:
"Haven't you noticed that, if the three pillars were to merge into one and nearly return to the Original Creator's fundamental state, they would still lack a certain important symbolism?"
Important symbolism... The Spirit World, Astral World, and reality all had rulers. Special regions such as the Underworld and Mirror World were essentially dependent on them. The authority of omniscience and omnipotence, the symbolism of space-time, the concept of reproduction... Authorities associated with the three pillars flashed through Angel's mind, and she suddenly realized something and