As a Dimension Lord, Morpheus could enable his followers to communicate across distances.
So why not take it a step further?
Create a platform where his followers could speak freely with one another.
If he could pull it off, it wouldn't be too different from a chat group.
The only difference would be the lack of some of the more complex features.
"Hold on a moment, I'll set up a group for you."
Morpheus got to work right away, creating a communication platform in front of Megumi Kato.
This was no difficult task for the current Morpheus.
Once the platform was established, he used the Power of Light to craft a seal, which he then sent remotely to all his followers.
Through this seal, they could project their consciousness onto the platform and share their thoughts.
They could even send items from their surroundings to the platform for others to claim.
A sort of gift system.
The function wasn't complicated, and Morpheus set it up quickly.
Soon after, his followers received the seal he sent.
They logged their consciousness onto the platform.
For clarity, this platform was actually a small space isolated within Morpheus's Light Dimension.
The platform's true form was a grand palace he had constructed within the Light Dimension.
In one of the palace's halls stood a round table large enough to seat over a dozen people.
The table would grow as Morpheus gained more followers.
For now, with only a handful of followers, the table was modest in size.
When Morpheus took the head seat at the round table, his followers appeared one by one in their respective places.
Of course, it wasn't their physical bodies present.
It was merely a portion of their consciousness.
With Morpheus's help, they manifested in the hall with their true appearances.
Starting from Morpheus's right, the lineup was Medea, Paracelsus, Erina, Hisako, Saeko, Miko, Hana, Nanami, and the newly joined Megumi Kato.
Morpheus scanned the group and addressed them all. "Everyone here is one of my followers."
"I'm gathering you today so you can get to know each other."
"As my followers grow in number, it would be awkward if you met and didn't recognize one another."
"Let's take this chance for everyone to introduce themselves."
"Start with you, Medea."
Medea swept her gaze over the group, gave a faint smile, and stood gracefully. "Medea, disciple of the goddess of magic, Hecate. But now, I'm just the Boss's secretary."
Erina and the others gasped in surprise.
"You're that legendary witch, the princess of Colchis?"
Medea smiled lightly. "That's all in the past. Now, I'm just the Boss's secretary."
She emphasized it again before elegantly taking her seat.
Morpheus added, "Medea is a Heroic Spirit, skilled in magecraft—call it magic, even. If any of you want to learn magic, you can go to her."
Medea nodded. "I'll compile my knowledge of magic into a grimoire and place it on this platform for everyone to access."
Next, Paracelsus stood. "Paracelsus von Hohenheim, also a Heroic Spirit, but just an alchemist."
His fame was less widespread than Medea's.
Only a few of Morpheus's followers recognized his name.
Most had never heard of him.
After Paracelsus sat, Erina rose. "Totsuki Academy's Erina. Just a chef."
Hisako stood next. "I'm Hisako, also a student at Totsuki Academy and Erina-sama's secretary."
Saeko spoke up. "Saeko, a student at Fujimi Academy and heir to a kendo dojo. I know a bit of swordsmanship."
Miko stood. "I'm Miko, a student at Sobu High School. I possess Spirit Sight and can see the future. I look forward to working with you all."
Hana followed. "I'm Hana, Miko's close friend. Just an ordinary student. Nice to meet you all."
Nanami said, "I'm Nanami, a student in the general course at Mizuho Art University Affiliated High School. My dream is to become a voice actress. I currently run a massage parlor. Nice to meet you all."
Hana couldn't help but ask, "If your dream is to be a voice actress, why open a massage parlor?"
Nanami explained, "Chasing dreams costs money. I opened the parlor to fund my aspirations."
Hana's eyes lit up. "That's amazing, Miss Aoyama!"
People pursuing their dreams were truly inspiring.
Nanami added, "I owe it to Lord Morpheus's help. If he hadn't taken me as a follower, I'd be stretched thin just working part-time."
Finally, Megumi Kato stood. "I'm Megumi Kato, newly joined as Lord Morpheus's follower. Due to my naturally faint presence, I'm often overlooked."
"I look forward to working with you all."
Medea gave Megumi an intrigued glance. "A naturally faint presence? That's a rare talent."
Paracelsus nodded beside her. "Indeed. You'd make an excellent assassin. If certain assassins knew about you, they'd be thrilled to take you as a disciple."
"..."
To be honest, she didn't want this "rare talent" at all.
But seeing everyone's envious and amazed looks, she found herself unable to voice that thought.
Morpheus clapped his hands, drawing attention to spare Megumi. "Now that you've all met, feel free to speak up about anything you want to discuss today."
"Of course, if you don't want to come here, you can also set up a group chat on your phones."
"I created this platform to make face-to-face communication easier."
"Additionally, you can store items you don't need here."
"Think of this place as a massive warehouse."
"I've set it so time is frozen here—no matter how long you spend, no time will pass outside."
"Also, if you want to give something to another follower, you don't need to meet in person."
"You can send it through this platform."
"Consider it a perk for being my followers."
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100 Power Stones = 1 BC
300 Power Stones = 2 BC
500 Power Stones = 3 BC
700 Power Stones = 4 BC
1000 Power Stones = 5 BC
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