*Bowser stepped into a dimension filled with a green atmospheric aura that seemed to move, he stood on a rocky platform and could only see other similar platforms in the distance*
Pfft, this place is empty. Well better get back and have those imbeciles find another destination.
*As soon as he turned around, the portal disappeared*
Hn? Those mutineers! Grr, so my minions think they can overthrow me by trapping me in another dimension!?
???: You are an odd one, I can tell you are not from the Evershift.
*A green orb of light manifested itself before Bowser until gradually forming into a being with a singular glowing eye on its head. It looked at Bowser with a sense of interest and not hostility. The tone of voice it spoke in was feminine*
Erenias: You may call me Erenias.
Ok Cyclops lady, I am the King of the Koopas, Bowser. Now tell me where I am and how to get out of here. I have some mutineers to deal with!
Erenias: Leave? This realm is cut off from the others. Many fear us because of our powers to manipulate energy. It also does not help when the one called Gorea escaped the Evershift and wrecked havoc upon a strange universe. It seems that-
Spare me the lecture! Obviously I got here so this place is not some super secret realm.
Erenias: Well perhaps Gorea's tampering with that dimensional portal weakened the barriers surrounding the Evershift.
Great, take me to this Gorea guy so he can get me outta here!
Erenias: That is not possible because a human warrior named Martin defeated Gorea, trapping it into a sword which was then shattered into multiple pieces.
Martin, that name sounds familiar. I think he might have been one of those armored humans that helped stop the Crazy Hand. Ugh, pesky humans always foiling my plans. You said there was some magic sword thing that trapped him?
Erenias: Perhaps it is best to show you, seeming that you do not seem to listen to words very well.
*Erenias moved her head, and suddenly they were teleported to another area. Now, next to where Bowser stood was a fragmented piece of a blade*
Erenias: This blade was crafted by a race known as the alimbians. It is a crude design but it allows the user to manipulate and absorb energy. Although their sole focus was destruction of Gorea. Therefore the energy within is only capable of being weaponized.
Magical energy sword that's a weapon? I'll just have to help myself to those shards and remake this sweet sword. It will be the start to my universal rule!
*Erenias suddenly became more interested in Bowser*
Erenias: You aspire to be at the helm of the universe?
Yeah, I'm a King, don't forget it.
Erenias: If I help you gather the shards of the Siphoner, would you allow us freedom from this realm.
Of course, you can be an honorary minion!
Erenias: What is your plan to deal with the Hands?
Uh well this sword could help defeat them.
Erenias: Even once it is reforged, it will not be enough despite the fact that it contains Gorea's essence. There is one here who has the ability to peer into other universes, it speaks of something the Hands fear. Perhaps it could be of use, although it may not be inclined to help for it is no gorean. You swear to free us of this prison if you manage to succeed in this quest?
Yeah baby. Like I said, honorary minion. Don't take that rare offer lightly.
Erenias; Then let us move on.
*Her eye flashed, and Bowser felt himself being moved to a new location, of course he snagged the piece of the Siphoner beforehand*