Upon their return to Evander, Blaze, Sven, and Arlo reported the completion of their quest. Hilde, emboldened by her faith in Blaze's protection, stepped up to challenge Evander.
As she threw down the gauntlet, not a soul, including Blaze, rose to join the fight. Disappointment washed over Hilde, and she couldn't help but taunt the trio.
"I expected this from a fake father and a pervert, but not from you, brother. 'Strongest constellation' doesn't suit you. You are still the same weak brother I know, the one who let his own parents try to kill his sister and watched in tears. I don't need you like before. I will battle alone, even if I have to."
'I will fight.'
'I will fight.'
'I will fight.'
The same thought echoed in the minds of Blaze, Arlo, and Sven, but none could voice it. It wasn't Evander's power that silenced them, but a premonition that fighting would lead to their demise.
