Four Souls World, Noah, Empty Throne Hall—silent and still.
Within the grand, empty hall.
High above, the supreme Eternal and Creation Empty Throne, along with the nineteen radiant 'Blades of God' before it, emanated suffocating waves of pressure.
At the same time.
Beneath the three red-carpeted steps stood four figures, towering like majestic mountains.
"Martial God Palace, Time-Space Shattering Martial God, Edward Newgate."
"Martial God Palace, Battle Sacred Dragon Martial God, Kaido."
"Star Temple, God of Shattering Stars, Boros."
"Sword Saint Hall, Heavenly Vault Sword Saint, Shiki."
The four men's booming voices echoed through every corner of the hall.
Even in submission, their pride and Haki remained impossible to conceal.
"Greetings, Lord Imu!!!"
As soon as the words fell, they all dropped to one knee.
If any one of these four were placed in the outside world, a mere stomp of their foot could shake the seas, even the entire planet.
Yet now, they lowered their heads and offered their loyalty and respect to the figure upon the throne.
Imu sat upon the Eternal and Creation Empty Throne.
His golden eyes looked down indifferently.
"Rise."
His voice was calm, yet it entered the ears of all four with perfect clarity.
"As you command, Lord Imu!"
The four rose as instructed. Though their postures relaxed somewhat, they still maintained an attitude of reverence.
They were all waiting to learn why they had been summoned.
Imu did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"Mu summoned you here because of the Galactic Empire and the Cosmic Federation."
The four men's gazes shifted slightly upon hearing the names of those two powers.
Imu slowly laid out the plan he had conceived earlier.
"At this Reverie, the World Government will publicly announce its support for 'adventurers' entering the Starry Sky.