Endless starlight flowed in tranquil silence.
At the mysterious Star Round Table, there was only one figure present.
Sosuke Aizen sat alone in the high-backed chair that belonged to him.
More precisely, he occupied the seat at the center of the north, symbolizing Gemini.
He leaned back slightly, his left elbow resting against the armrest.
His slender, bamboo-like hand, its distinct joints seeming meticulously carved by time, supported his chin.
Though his posture appeared relaxed, his gaze was as sharp as an eagle's.
Hovering above the center of the round table before him was a virtual screen formed from pure starlight.
Its soft yet clear radiance illuminated half his face.
It lent his gentle features an added air of unfathomable depth amid the interplay of light and shadow.
Behind his lenses, his eyes watched the scene on the screen without the slightest ripple.
Displayed on the screen was the live broadcast of the Top 100 Tournament, shared in real time from Perona's perspective.
They showed Sasori through Miliellia's Visual Den Den Mushi.
Dietrich through Miada's Visual Den Den Mushi.
Sesshomaru through Rin's Visual Den Den Mushi.
And Basil Hawkins through Perona's Visual Den Den Mushi.
However, it was clear that Miada's attention remained fixed on Sasori's broadcast.
She only watched Dietrich because the introduction had mentioned that she came from the Claymore World and had once been a Claymore Warrior, and because she happened to have an extra Den Den Mushi in hand.
Aizen divided his attention among the four screens while recalling yesterday.
June 30.
The third Star Council meeting.
It was the first time the Lord of Stars had not descended, leaving him, the administrator, fully in charge of the entire meeting.
The meeting itself could not be called particularly lively.
Natsuki Subaru remained the central topic. He