"The trial we originally planned would take several days, but now we may only have a few hours."
"I must assess you immediately."
She took the energy bow from her back, and golden light instantly filled the entire bridge.
Lin Ye felt a powerful response from the Genesis Star Sword as its Sagittarius Mark began resonating violently.
"Answer one question for me." Sagitta aimed her bow at Lin Ye, but there was no hostility in her eyes.
"If you had to choose between saving ten thousand innocent lives and gaining the power to stop Chaotic Void, what would you do?"
This was a question with no definitive answer.
Saving the lives before him was morally right, but it might lead to an even greater catastrophe.
Gaining that power might save more lives, but it would require sacrificing the innocent people before him.
Lin Ye looked into Sagitta's eyes, sensing the air of freedom she carried.
Suddenly, he understood the true meaning of Sagittarius.
"I reject that choice," he said firmly.
"True freedom means creating a third possibility."
"I would find a way to save those ten thousand lives and gain the power."
"Even if that way seemed impossible."
A satisfied smile appeared on Sagitta's face when she heard his answer.
"Good. That is the true meaning of Sagittarius."
"Never yield to a dilemma that seems impossible to solve. Always believe there is a better path."
The golden energy bow began to resonate, synchronizing perfectly with the Sagittarius Mark on the Genesis Star Sword.
But just then, the planetary defense system's alarms grew more urgent.
"Commander! The enemy ships have entered attack range!" a technician reported loudly.
"They haven't responded to our warnings, and they're preparing to attack!"
Sagitta put away her energy bow, her gaze turning cold.
"Since the Primordial