First Level of Batuo Hell, Aphernas.
This is a scorched, rubble-strewn wasteland, with slanting hills and mountainous sidewalls breaking up the monotonous landscape.
In the distance, you can still see a towering pillar over two kilometers tall standing on the plains, constructed from twisted demon skulls, symbolizing the vile spoils garnered from the blood battles.
Blood-red light pervades the sky, fireballs dance in the air, and deep fissures crisscross the ground, often echoing with pitiful cries from Prayer Mergers languishing in agony.
Meanwhile, two devils with rugged features and thorn-like beards guard a large gate made of spinal bones.
They hold rusty machetes and wear tattered armor, chatting nonchalantly.
"Ugh, this guard duty is incredibly dull. Can't even see a shadow of an intruder. I envy those guys sent to the Material Plane."
"Yeah, it's said they can effortlessly steal hundreds of mortal souls in that City of Sunrise, a place I've only dreamed of."
