Demon Doll, Paper Person, Fire-Poison Centipede, Green.
Beneath the Hope Coffin, in an inconspicuous gathering place within the Dimensional Esophagus, four immensely powerful lifeforms had assembled. They varied in height and form, all exceptionally rare mutated extreme lifeforms born from different worlds.
"From this day forward, you are one of the Coffin Ascenders. Remember this well: the entire meaning of our existence lies in the matrix beneath our feet that triggers the Dimension Gap phenomenon. We are the matrix's guardians. At no time may we leave the matrix's protective range. Even if a Sovereign descends, make it get the hell out of the Hope Coffin Gathering Place's radiation range."
Demon Doll's fierce, cutting words made Green's heart tighten.
Even a Sovereign had to get out.
Though the Hope Coffin Gathering Place lacked the Penetrating Gate's formidable rule, the extreme powerhouses it had continually selected and weeded out meant that it had always represented the Dimensional Esophagus's most elite strength and mystery. It would not, like the Penetrating Gate Gathering Place, accumulate more and more powerful beings as time passed and eventually attempt to hunt Sovereigns proactively, but it was by no means a terrifying place in the depths of the Dimensional Esophagus that ordinary Sovereigns wished to provoke.
"Enough about guarding the matrix. With the Annihilation Wizard joining us, we must give it a proper try this time. This may very well be my last chance. No matter what, I will give it everything I have!"
Paper Person's voice was resolute, carrying the air of staking everything on one throw—of giving it his all, succeeding or perishing.
Fire-Poison Centipede said nothing. Though there was no explicit ranking among the four in battle, it was no match for either Demon Doll or Green, no matter what. As for Paper Person, this