"Core members—at the very least, of the 'Longevity' rank?"
Percy stared at the two rows of long benches, seemingly losing the ability to speak for an instant.
"Even hidden existences tend to treat 'Longevity' beings as equals, which is why they have chairs?" Ye Funai asked speculatively.
"All I can say is that in the mortal world, a 'Longevity' being is equivalent to a lesser hidden existence... In the Ether Realm, their essence is likewise immortal, but their power and status differ by tens of millions of times..."
Aaron casually revealed another enormous secret, startling Metana and the other newcomers into trembling, afraid that knowing too much would bring misfortune upon them.
Within the hidden world, high-level mystical knowledge often carried its own poisonous taint!
Unlike them, Lilliat gazed at the two rows of seats placed beneath the pale throne, her eyes shining brightly. "Is there also a place among them for one of my ancestors?"
"Of course. As a 'Longevity' being in the present world, Count of Green Forest is deeply valued by my Lord... He has favored that Count for a very long time."
Aaron smiled meaningfully, laying the groundwork for creating a count who had believed in the Spirit of Void a thousand years ago.
From what Mr. Yasuo said, it seems my Lord holds that Count in high regard... He may even have begun investing in him long ago?
Nicholas had indeed thought of other implications.
He looked at the rows of seats and imagined the many beings upon them gathering together to convene a true "conference before the gods." His body could not help but tremble.
If that scene could be painted, it would surely be a masterpiece passed down through the ages, one worthy of worship in a holy hall.
"Lord Divine Envoy, why