The Court of the Zodiac Emperor had settled into an almost serene silence after John took his throne. The air crackled faintly with the raw power emanating from his new position, but his gaze remained steady, surveying the twelve warriors who stood before him. These were his allies, his friends, his family in every way that mattered. They had all fought, bled, and triumphed together, and now, their fates were intertwined as the protectors of the cosmos.
The Council chamber, illuminated by the swirling constellations etched into the domed ceiling, felt alive. Each star shimmered as if bearing witness to their gathering, a reminder of the vastness they were sworn to protect.
John leaned forward on the throne, the golden energy of the Zodiac Emperor pulsating subtly around him. He allowed the silence to stretch for a moment, commanding attention without effort.
