When Lynn opened his eyes, the horn of expedition had already sounded.
Outside Dark Night City, lights blazed, towering banners had been raised, and demigods stood high in the sky, radiating dazzling light.
Lynn, too, was ready for this expedition.
Because now...
He had a dream of his own, a domain that belonged to him alone.
Though it was still in its infancy.
Though he was still nowhere near capable of unfolding his own world directly into reality like that God King, he now understood how to wield this power, how to use his domain to influence the laws of the real world.
And now...
Lynn rose, took hold of the Trident, and looked up toward the horn resounding throughout Dark Night City.
"It's time to march."
All of Dark Night City's troops had assembled outside the city.
Hundreds of beings at the rank of false gods, five demigods, and countless angels and vast armies of demons serving as the regular forces.
The Matriarch, Captain Constantine, Dollhouse, Colossus, Titan Head, Silver Fantasy-almost all his family-had already gathered atop the walls and finished their final preparations for departure.
At that moment...
When Lynn ascended the walls with the Trident in hand, he saw countless gazes settle on him.
His subordinates, his family, and all his closest friends turned toward him. Their gazes held approval, enthusiasm, and anticipation. Some wore smiles, but almost everyone's eyes brimmed with fighting spirit.
"You're the only one we were waiting for."
Silver Fantasy glanced sideways at him.
"We've taken care of all the preparations. Although we haven't finished studying all of Ether's technology, well... what we have is enough."
"This is my gift to you."
Rumble-
In the void beyond the First Plane, enormous silver warships that blotted out the sky stood in orderly