The Zodiac Court had been quiet for nearly a decade, its halls no longer echoing with the chaos of battle but instead with the steady hum of unity. Under Emperor Eun Woo's leadership, the twelve Zodiac Warriors had restored balance to their realms, working together as Hyeong Shin had always envisioned. Yet, in their hearts, a void lingered—a space only he could fill.
Eun Woo stood on the dais of the Court, the divine blade, now reforged, resting against his side. Its faint glow pulsed with a longing energy. Mirae and Cheon Ho stood beside him, their faces solemn. The other Zodiac Warriors gathered around the central altar, their expressions heavy with determination and grief.
"Are we really doing this?" Cheon Ho asked, his voice breaking the silence.
Eun Woo nodded, his eyes fixed on the altar. "We owe it to him. We're here because of him."