Sea Star.
Holy Land, Mary Geoise.
Within the magnificent Pangaea Castle.
Imu, having specially changed into a festive red robe, sat high upon the Empty Throne.
Karna, Falcon Dragon, Albertrion, and Alucard stood on either side of the second level.
Then, on both sides of the red carpet in the main hall below.
Saul, Surtr, Utgard, Dorry, Brogy, Kashi, Oimo, and seven other Giant God Soldiers.
Covered head to toe in golden armor, white capes draped over their shoulders, knelt on one knee with their heads lowered in silence.
"The time has come."
Imu suddenly spoke amid the silent atmosphere.
The next second.
The sound of Kukulkan vigorously striking the Golden Bell came from outside the hall.
[Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!]
The sound was resonant and profound, like an oath that had crossed through time and space, echoing across Sea Star's Red Line, seas, and skies.
Imu slightly raised his eyes, his gaze passing through all obstacles to the countless stars filling the sky.
"Hello, readers."
"Here, I sincerely thank you all for once again accompanying the World Government through an entire year."
"Your subscriptions, rewards, monthly tickets, and recommendation votes have provided an endless stream of support for the World Government's development, campaigns, and construction."
"Thanks to your tremendous support, in the soon-to-end year of 2024."
"The World Government completed the Astral Legion's first comprehensive reform, held the second Myriad Worlds Top 100 Combat Power Tournament, conquered Claymore World, Food Wars World, and State Religion World, and is about to conquer Four Souls World and Hundred Demons World."
"One could say that we gained much, but we also sacrificed many brave warriors."
"However, the World Government also faces many challenges."
"In terms of the universe, the Galactic Empire is close at hand, while the Cosmic Federation watches us like