Eight Tiers (4)

The only explanation was that a force one level above the sixth-tier hegemonies had silently suppressed or killed that monster with eyes the size of stars.

Though it sounded fantastical, considering Norman's account, the Collectors decided to place this information in their reference queue. They knew very little about the Supremes; even a little was better than nothing.

"Hmm, do you have any more intelligence about the Supremes?"

The Collectors continued questioning him. These were opponents they would soon be fighting, and judging by the technology they had displayed, they posed an immense threat to the species. Any technological information they could obtain, even a general outline, would be extremely valuable.

"No. That is all the information I know to be absolutely true."

Norman knew other things about the Supremes, but none of them could be guaranteed true. Even what he had personally experienced was already hard enough to believe, let alone the rest. The Gate World also had no shortage of brazen swindlers.

"Then what do you know about the Council of Coordination?"

Since the authenticity of the information could not be guaranteed, the Collectors decided to analyze it themselves. Even if it was false, that did not matter; they wanted information about the Council of Coordination.

Norman sank into thought, searching his memories.

"Uh... it is one of the Supremes most recognized by the nations and factions in the Gate World. It does not like interfering in other nations or factions, but it is quite willing to act as a guarantor. There was once a world war in the Gate World. The sixth tier split into two hostile camps, and after years of war, they decided to reconcile, so they sought out the Council of Coordination as their guarantor."

"However, for certain reasons, one side later intended to