Once Jared left the Constellation Realm, all twelve guardians of the Aether Tree looked at each other with unblinking faces.
No one moved or uttered a word for about a few seconds—not like such a thing mattered in a place like this—but it happened anyway.
"Looks like things are back to being boring! Boohoo!" Gemini was the first to speak as they pouted while folding their arms.
"I miss Jared already…" Virgo muttered.
Sadly enough, the other Constellations had to agree that they felt the same way.
Even though they would never explicitly admit it to the young man, these boundless entities had somewhat grown attached to him.
He had the audacity to challenge them to duels, he treated them as though they were his peers—though he still accorded them with some modicum of respect. He had a certain charm and intelligence that was difficult to find in anyone else.
No, it was impossible.
