Chapter 289 (The chapter number is wrong!)
The place where Abner had gathered the Secret Order members for a meeting was Alvin Abraham's mutated ability, Strange Domain, which he had obtained after advancing to Miracle Invoker.
Strange Domain resembled a low-end version of the space Above the Gray Fog. It could distort space-time and establish a concealed space isolated from the outside world, where no information could be exchanged.
Within Strange Domain, one could rely on spirituality to materialize things that had been Recorded or Historical Projections.
Unlike the Tarot Club, however, Strange Domain allowed people to enter in person through a Door!
That said, Abner had not done so for this meeting. He had only drawn in the Secret Order members' Spirit Bodies.
Firstly, some of them were too far away, and Teleportation would take quite some time. Making them wait too long would damage Zaratul's lofty image and hinder the assignment of future tasks.
Secondly, having only their Spirit Bodies present made it easier for Abner to operate and display his methods.
In truth, the eleven Demigods present had indeed been intimidated by the magnificent palace within Strange Domain.
It was not because they found the palace particularly lavish, but because they were shocked by the methods their president had displayed!
After all, Zaratul from over a century ago had absolutely not possessed such a concealed space that could gather people in an instant. Their president was very likely already an Attendant of Mysteries!
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Abner, with Zaratul's projection attached to himself, appeared directly at the seat of honor. With a wave of his hand, two rows of tables and chairs appeared in the palace.
Then, he gave Daphne a look.
Daphne immediately understood. She stepped forward, bowed to Zaratul, and said, "Welcome back,