Though their races and backgrounds differed, the same fire burned in all their eyes.
A bone-deep hatred of the Void Empire.
"My family guarded the crystal veins for generations, until the Void Empire arrived," a young miner told his companion.
"Within three days, the entire planet became a wasteland. I was the only survivor."
"My fleet was helpless against the Void Empire." A former Alliance officer clenched his fists.
"But at least we can still fight now."
Astria was rushed to the medical room for treatment.
Seraphina poured all her strength into Virgo's healing technique, bathing the weakened Guardian of Libra in silver light.
"The damage from the energy extraction is severe." Seraphina examined Astria's condition.
"She'll need at least a month to recover fully."
Lin Ye stood beside the bed, watching the unconscious Astria, his heart heavy with guilt.
If he had discovered the Void Empire's plot sooner, perhaps so many of his companions would not have suffered.
Titan's sacrifice tormented him even more.
The loyal Guardian of Capricorn had protected them all with his life, but he was gone forever.
"This isn't your fault." Apollo patted his shoulder.
"We're all doing our best, but war always demands sacrifices."
"What matters is making sure their deaths weren't meaningless."
Just as they were discussing their next move, the medical room's door suddenly opened.
A figure slowly walked in, leaving everyone speechless with shock.
He was a young man with delicate features, dressed in a dark blue Guardian's 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 shook his head with a bitter smile.
"My younger brother did die, but I survived."
He walked to the bedside and looked at the unconscious