Once the enforcers explained the situation to the other group, they all headed out without hesitation, travelling the true void to a particular destination that could be considered the bottom parts of the multiverse.
Eight veilwalkers, each from a mid-level universe on the higher strata of that section, moved to deliver an 'invitation' to a single person. Naturally, it didn't make most of these enforcers happy.
They felt that Alexander was being given too much importance than he was actually worth. Regardless of how they felt about it, they were still diligent in their job.
And because Alexander's universe was not part of the larger community that was already forming, it took the enforcers days to arrive at their destination.
.....
"Here we are…" Mike muttered under his breath. "I must admit, his universe is quite small, and not what I was expecting."
The enforcers looked down on the universe hovering in the true void, barely visible even from up close. Fortunately for them, their people had been here once and could always find their way back.
Their connection to the Supreme One connected them with everyone else. If one person knew a location, then they all did. Of course, this went more for the higher-ups than the ones below.
"You shouldn't expect much from the bottom feeders of the multiverse." Another one snicked. "Dealing with weak-ass void creatures doesn't make them us equal."
"So who is entering?" Another proposed. "I don't think this universe can contain my presence." Naturally, he could hold it in, but he just didn't want to enter.
"..."
"I don't even know why Chief mentioned we take you guys along." Mike shook his head, flying forward. "Hang tight, I'll be back soon."
The enforcer flew straight for the barrier, arriving a split second later. Mike extended his right hand forward, attempting to tear the veil. Much to his surprise, it didn't tear easily as he expected.
'He's strengthened the universe's fabric. How cute…' Mike chuckled to himself, putting more power in his act. 'Not that it matters…'
The barrier shook briefly as a veil tear began forming in the universe. While this was the expected outcome, it was far slower than the enforcer thought.
"What's with the delay?" One of his companions asked. "We can't stay here all day, you know?"
"Quiet." Mike shot back. "The veil is resisting more than I thought."
His reply confused the other enforcers as they failed to see how that was relevant. Strengthened fabric or not, it shouldn't be an issue for Mike to tear through the fabric — not for a lower universe, at least.
Slowly, the tear began to widen as it fell into a gradual spiral. It continued to increase, reaching a radius of about 7 centimetres when it suddenly stopped expanding.
'Hm?' Mike found this observation strange. 'Is he resisting the veil tear or something?' He grinned under his hood, seeing the attempt as a challenge.
'Huhu… Don't blame me when I tear your universe apart.' Mike put in even more effort, pushing for the veil tear to widen. 'What…?'
But to his shock, the veil tear did not move — not even a little. It had stopped there and the enforcer couldn't widen it anymore.
"Mike…? Is everything okay?"
"Yeah, everything is fine." Mike replied.
His expression, however, was anything but. Try as he might, he could not make the veil tear expand any further.
'The hell…?' He was getting frustrated, afraid his colleagues would find out about his situation. 'Why can't I tear this shithole open?!
Just as he was about to do something, an intent spread out from the veil tear, reaching all the members of the enforcer team.
"Took you guys long enough." The intent said, and everyone knew who it was. "Also, don't bother. You won't be able to break it."
"..."
Mike and his companions furrowed their brows, some with surprise in their hidden eyes. They extended their senses over and realised the veil tear was not growing.
"So that's what he meant." An enforcer chuckled. "I'm surprised he can do that. I'll give it to him; he has some skill."
Mike would have agreed with his colleague if he wasn't the one facing the problem. But he finally realised something; Alexander wasn't as easy as they thought.
'Chief was right.' He thought, looking over his shoulder. 'We might not even be enough.'
A sudden invisible pulse erupted from the small tear, blasting Mike backwards and leaving the enforcer shocked and out of his wits. He didn't even sense the pulse coming!
"Stand back, I'm coming out."
The enforcers' expression hardened, secretly shocked to see Mike get pushed back. Just like Mike, they didn't feel anything. It went against everything they knew.
'Must be that unique energy of his.' An enforcer mused, his thoughts similar to the others. 'It's best to be cautious of him.'
The enforcers watched as the veil tear closed while a body materialised right outside the universe barrier. And the moment they recognised him, all eight enforcers unleashed their aura.
What they had expected to see was Alexander's expression turning ugly as he struggled to remain standing under the combined might of their presence.
But there was nothing!
Alexander just stood there with both hands behind his back, his expression calm and collected. Clearly, he was not feeling anything!
"..."
The enforcers were confused. They were all veilwalkers who came from universes much higher than this one and had the power to suppress anyone below their level. Yet, this Alexander fella showed no signs of stress.
'This is not normal…' Mike shared through their connection. 'No one from a lower universe should be able to stand under our presence.'
'The same thing was seen in the memories of those three veilwalkers. Once this bastard ascended, they couldn't suppress him anymore. I think we all know what is causing this.'
They could feel the strange energy — not see it — around Alexander's body. And while it had no effects on them, they deduced that to be the reason he could shrug off their presence.
'So what do we do?' Another asked.
'Give him the invite and let's see how he replies. Even if he can't be pressured by our presence, we are stronger. Not to mention, there are eight of us and only one of him.'
"So he sent eight of you." Their shared thoughts were broken, forcing the enforcers to focus their attention on him.
"Watch how you address the Supreme One, boy."