Absurd and unreasonable, bizarre and ever-changing.
It was the boundary between the sub-dimensional planes of the Endless World and higher-dimensional planes, like the final membrane of dimensional space itself. Unless one possessed the Omnipotent Soul of a ruler, any lower-level life-form would be completely affected by its irrational rules, reduced to a subordinate existence within a higher illusion.
It transcended the Endless World system, where there was no balance to speak of.
Above the gray mist, a majestic old man with a white beard appeared, along with a gorgeously dressed young man.
The white-bearded old man leaned on a jeweled scepter and wore a golden crown. His sapphire-bright eyes looked down upon the many terrified refugees scattered across the vast white-bone earth of the Dimensional Esophagus. After nodding, he turned to the young man beside him. "So, my child, which of them do you wish to marry as your wife?"
The young man was beside himself with excitement!
"Father, I want to be like you—great, magnanimous, untouched by love. With my rational mind, courage, and strength, I will build an even more powerful empire and gain supreme glory! Therefore, apart from those Cinderellas, I want to marry every other woman here and make them bear more children for my empire, creating an entirely new people to strive for my glory!"
The young prince brimmed with ambition and desire, and the king was immensely pleased.
"Hahaha, good! Then how will you tell which of these girls are Cinderellas and which are not?"
A cruel gleam appeared in the prince's eyes as he looked down at the many refugees below and sneered.
"These golden high heels are the proof the doves of peace gave me to distinguish Cinderellas. Any girl who cannot wear them must be an outstanding Cinderella! They sleep in