Specters.
Demon Teigu users.
Alistair's two forces.
Specters, centered on Evil Stars.
Demon Teigu users, centered on Demon Teigu.
Theoretically.
Both had infinite evolution potential.
These were the current paths for his dependents.
As for the future?
Alistair believed, crossing myriad worlds, more paths would emerge.
"These need consideration."
He sighed, knowing these matters required attention.
Many things.
Needed handling now.
But!
First, the priority was separating Hell, making it True Hell's core.
True Hell.
Divided into three layers: Elysium at the top.
The Dark Multiverse at the bottom.
Now!
The middle layer was True Hell's core region.
Here lay the Underworld.
And.
The newly integrated Hell, causing True Hell to rejoice and churn.
True Hell was once just a dimensional universe.
Overall.
Not a significant world, inferior to a singular universe in completeness.
But.
With each enhancement, each integration.
True Hell was transforming dramatically.
Even Alistair, its lord, couldn't fully grasp it yet, only waiting for its evolution to clarify.
"Phew~~~"
Alistair exhaled, musing, "Hell's integrated into True Hell as its second core. Dual-core is always better than single-core."
"Dust."
Persephone entered, saying softly, "I've analyzed the ghost origin. Its core is like Hell. Hell's birth naturally produces a manager."
"Otherwise."
"Hell's mechanical operation would falter."
"Ghosts were born thus."
"Normally."
"The ghost origin qualifies as a ghost god."
"Upon becoming a ghost god, it can manage Hell."
"I see."
Alistair nodded, understanding.
Earlier.
He'd given the ghost origin to Persephone to study.
Now, it was clear.
In essence.
The Demon Slayer world, in its evolution, birthed a complete cycle of life and death.
Hell's birth required a manager, and Muzan Kibutsuji was born for that role.
"No wonder!"
Alistair nodded. "Muzan and the Twelve Kizuki had world energy. After death, they'd become Hell's managers and workers. All ghosts would."
"This makes sense."
"Exactly."
Persephone sat, nodding. "This ghost origin can be called a ghost god divinity."
"Though."
"No suitable Hell lord exists yet, fusing the ghost god divinity can make a manager. A good thing."
"Suitable for the ghost god divinity…"
Alistair pondered, ruling out Dark Universe 001's dependents.
Then.
The candidate would come from Dark Universe 002's dependents.
"Nezuko."
Persephone considered, suggesting, "Dust, this ghost god divinity is from Dark Universe 002. The most fitting candidate seems to be Nezuko."
"Indeed."
Alistair nodded. "Call everyone for a meeting."
"Alright."
Persephone used her divine power to summon all dependents.
Soon.
Everyone arrived, not their first time, and took seats.
Alistair scanned them, nodding satisfied.
Even Aoi Kanzaki, the least talented, had entered Cosmo training.
Kanae Kocho's body was nearly fully formed.
Though.
As Specters, they gained great power naturally.
The key was mastering it and growing stronger, not just being Evil Star puppets.
Alistair looked around. "Alright."
"First thing, Shinobu, Kanao, Mitsuri, Aoi."
"Your choice?"
"Follow Kanae as Specters, or become Demon Teigu users?"
Shinobu, without hesitation, said, "Your Majesty, I'll follow my sister as a Specter."
Kanao Tsuyuri nodded obediently: Me too!
Alistair nodded, not probing further, turning to the other two.
"Mitsuri, Aoi?"
"We…"
Mitsuri Kanroji and Aoi Kanzaki pondered.
Moments later.
They chose, knowing despite being comrades, their origins differed. Best to be Specters.
"Your Majesty."
"We choose to be Specters."
Mitsuri and Aoi exchanged glances, deciding.
"Good."
Alistair nodded, agreeing.
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