As Heinrich finished speaking, he tapped his half-collapsed horn with his withered fingers and added, "Oh, right. There's also Elina now. Although her situation is different, she can still be considered a temporary member of Squad P1557."

To prove he wasn't lying, Heinrich rummaged out a palm-sized token from the pile of bones that supported his upper half. The three took the token Heinrich tossed to them and scrutinized it closely. Though weathered and severely damaged, they recognized it immediately due to its unique material—it was identical to the token Elsie and her sisters had shown them before.

This token was an identity badge issued by the Realm of Spirits. However, what the three didn't understand was why the back of this token also bore the names of Eve, Elsie, and Elina. Beneath each of their names were markings, apparently meant to record something, as Heinrich seemed intent on indicating. Thus, Haoyun raised this question, but Heinrich evaded it by shaking his head, visibly uncomfortable, and fell silent.

Dao Lao quickly discerned that Haoyun's question touched a sore spot for Heinrich. Therefore, to avoid further awkwardness between them in an already unfamiliar situation, and to prevent more trouble for himself, Dao Lao swiftly changed the subject, asking, "May I ask you two, why haven't our three friends awakened yet? Is there any danger they might be in?"

The strange hand, unbothered by Heinrich's reaction, replied, "Don't worry! They'll be fine. Especially her, uh, what's her name again? Oh, right. Especially little Eva over there, I've already stopped her injuries. But, given Eva's body is different from yours. Uh, according to your standards, she's just a lower realm creature with a soul. So, even with my help, it'll take her a long time to recover from her injuries. As for why they've been in a coma all this time, it's because the environment here has far exceeded what their bodies can endure, so maintaining a state of sleep is the best protection for them."

"Yes. In fact, you should thank Guardian Mr. Uryll. It was his timely intervention that saved all six of you. Guardian Mr. Uryll is the true powerhouse; I'm just his little follower." Apparently interested in the conversation between Dao Lao and the strange hand, Heinrich joined in again as if he had suddenly forgotten his sorrow.

Upon hearing this, the strange hand nodded while straightening its palm-shaped body and tilting its single eye proudly. Simultaneously, the energy swirling around it began to flash like a neon light, releasing dazzling colors. Clearly, Uryll greatly enjoyed Heinrich's praise, appearing like a child who had aced an exam, eagerly waiting for praise from everyone else.

"Guardian Mr. Uryll? What does he do?" Dream Jia scrutinized the strange hand standing proudly with suspicion, seemingly unconvinced that this somewhat carefree monster could be such an extraordinary expert.

Seeing that he didn't receive the praise he expected from Haoyun and his friends, the strange hand seemed somewhat disappointed. Therefore, he awkwardly rearranged his nonexistent clothes with a few fingers, acting as if nothing had happened, and said, "Uh, cough, cough, cough! Heinrich is right, I did save you. If I hadn't intervened in time, you would have become fertilizer for the Sea of Gestation!"

Obviously, emphasizing again that he was the reason he saved Haoyun and the others, the strange hand hoped to receive praise from them. So, Dream Jia reluctantly gave a thumbs-up to the strange hand, then insincerely thanked him, "Okay. I admit, you did a good job then! Thank you! Thanks to you, we were able to escape."

After muttering an exclamation without rhyme or reason, Guardian Uryll responded to Dream Jia's question, "My name is Uryll. I am the guardian of the Dark Chain Dimension, the only guardian of the Dark Chain Dimension. I am tasked with overseeing all order within the Dark Chain Dimension to ensure it is not unlawfully infringed upon by any forces. As for this place, well, there's nothing particularly special about it. It's simply a habitat I specifically constructed to shelter this pile of wretched bones."

As Uryll spoke, he glanced with the perfectly symmetrical large eye in the palm of his hand at Heinrich, who was counting the number of bones he was sitting on. Heinrich lifted his head upon hearing this, struggling to support his creaking body with one hand. He then swung his freed arm in the air in a clattering manner to express his gratitude to Uryll for saving his life.

"Are you saying you are the ruler of this Dark Chain Dimension?" interrupted Haoyun, breaking the sudden, strange mutual display of affection, and asked.

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"Of course not. The ruler of the Dark Chain Dimension is the Dark Chain Dimension itself. I am merely the guardian who assists in maintaining order within it," emphasized Guardian Uryll.

Seemingly afraid that Haoyun wouldn't understand his explanation, Uryll continued after a brief pause, "As the designated guardian of the Dark Chain Dimension, my job involves managing all aspects within it. Therefore, I can also be considered an honorary proxy ruler of the Dark Chain Dimension. But remember, I am only a caretaker."

"Well then, Lord Uryll, what exactly is this Dark Chain Dimension? Um... or should I say, what kind of unique creatures or places are here?" Dao Lao also pondered and respectfully asked his question. It must be said that priests like Dao Lao, who paid more attention to etiquette, were indeed more suitable for dealing with outsiders. Indeed, it was because Dao Lao always treated Uryll with the humility and respect befitting powerful beings that he earned a lot of goodwill from Haoyun's group in Uryll's eyes.

Excitedly, Uryll replied, "The Dark Chain Dimension is an area far larger than the Realm of the Multitudes, a unique life spring. Although there are billions of various worlds here, these worlds are actually superficial worlds within the Dark Chain Dimension, tangible and visible within the Dark Chain Dimension, so-called real worlds."

"Are you saying that the real Dark Chain Dimension is not the real world we see? It's actually an illusory world?" asked Haoyun.

"Of course not. The Dark Chain Dimension is more like a void space hidden with countless real existences. The sea of gestation outside is to conceal the Dark Chain Dimension, presenting a visual form of dimensional appearance. The purpose of the Dark Chain Dimension doing this is to shield the entire dimensional world, ensuring that various real worlds do not form too many connections and lock all the energy generated by these worlds better within the Dark Chain Dimension," Uryll explained, curling up his other four fingers and pointing with the still straight middle finger in a manner that was unpleasantly dismissive in the direction above the hall. "In short, the power and complexity of the Dark Chain Dimension far exceed your imagination. In fact, according to the explanation given to you by Elsie and the others, you can have a general understanding of the Dark Chain Dimension. Because knowing too much won't bring you much benefit."

Uryll's implication was clear: he hoped to warn Haoyun's group not to inquire too much about the Dark Chain Dimension. Haoyun's group certainly understood Uryll's approach. After all, he was the guardian of the Dark Chain Dimension and naturally had the right to keep its secrets. Furthermore, Haoyun's group understood that the information about the Dark Chain Dimension was far beyond their knowledge. So, even if they inquired more, it would be of no avail. On the contrary, they might unnecessarily attract trouble by knowing things they shouldn't.

Therefore, Dream Jia took the initiative to change the subject, saying, "Listening to you, you already knew that we met Elsie and the others? How did you find out?"

Uryll forcefully spread his five fingers, making the palm-shaped body extremely stretched, and then proudly replied, "After all, I am the only guardian of the Dark Chain Dimension! I naturally have the right and ability to know everything that happens in every corner of the Dark Chain Dimension. Therefore, even if thieves from the Realm of the Multitudes can find the flaws in the Sea of Gestation and use these flaws to create a refuge that can escape the attacks of the Sea of Gestation, they still cannot escape from my grasp."

Uryll then curled his body into a giant fist enveloped in colorful energy and bounced around in place. Then, he stretched his body again, lying flat in mid-air in a suspended posture, and straightened his five fingers, forming the shape of a five-finger mountain. Haoyun immediately thought of the scene where someone once urinated on the Buddha's finger and left the words "was here," and then he felt a sudden urge to urinate.

Ah, no! Off-topic. Haoyun quickly concentrated to suppress the inexplicable urge to urinate, then focused his attention on the title Uryll used to address the priests from the Realm of the Multitudes. Because he noticed that after Uryll said the word "thief," a look of extreme disdain and disgust was clearly visible on his face. This showed that Uryll's attitude toward the Realm of the Multitudes was definitely not friendly, and there even existed a strong hostility. This made Haoyun even more curious: why would Uryll save them when he showed obvious disgust toward the Realm of the Multitudes?

So Haoyun asked, "Mr. Uryll, from your tone, it seems that you have some differences with our Realm of the Multitudes? If so, why did you save us? You could have just saved those three, right? Could it be that you want to use us to achieve some purpose?"

Uryll replied, "There was a purpose at the time! Otherwise, why would I have saved you for no reason? As for those three little guys, I purely saved them incidentally."

"So what is your purpose in saving us?" Dream Jia asked curiously.

"Uh... because I think you are different," Uryll did not directly answer Dream Jia's question.

"Different? In what way?" Dream Jia asked again.

Although Dream Jia's tone had become confrontational and somewhat impolite at this point, Guardian Uryll paid no mind. He ended his awkward self-praise contentedly, then wearily made an OK gesture with his body. He answered cheerfully, "Alright! Alright! Well, no matter what, I just love people like you who are willing to communicate with me! Haha!"