Though they came from different races and backgrounds, the same fire burned in all their eyes.
A deep-seated hatred for the Void Empire.
"My family had guarded the crystal veins for generations, until the Void Empire arrived," a young miner said to his companions.
"In three days, the entire planet became a dead world. I was the only survivor."
"My fleet was utterly helpless before the Void Empire." A former Alliance officer clenched his fists.
"But at least we can still fight now."
Asteria was rushed to the medical bay for treatment.
Seraphina exerted the Virgo Healing Art to its fullest, silver light enveloping the weakened Libra Guardian.
"The damage caused by the energy extraction is severe." Seraphina examined Asteria's condition.
"She'll need at least a month to fully recover."
Lin Ye stood beside the bed, looking at the unconscious Asteria, his heart filled with guilt.
If he had discovered the Void Empire's conspiracy sooner, perhaps so many companions would not have suffered.
Titan's sacrifice pained him even more.
That loyal Capricorn Guardian had protected everyone with his life, yet he himself had left them forever.
"This isn't your fault." Apollo patted his shoulder.
"We all did our best, but war always demands sacrifices."
"What matters is that we can't let their deaths be meaningless."
Just as everyone was discussing their next move, the medical bay door suddenly opened.
A figure slowly walked in, leaving everyone too stunned to speak.
He was a young man with refined features, dressed in a dark blue Guardian robe.
Most striking of all was the mark on his chest—the symbol of Pisces.
"Pisces?" Lin Ye stared at the newcomer in disbelief.
"Weren't you already..."
"Dead?" Pisces gave a bitter smile and shook his head.
"Indeed, my younger brother died. But I survived."
He walked