The silence in the Court of the Zodiac Emperor was thick, broken only by the steady sound of Hyeong Shin's boots against the ancient marble floor. The massive hall stretched endlessly, lined with grandiose pillars, each engraved with the symbols of the Zodiac. The throne loomed ahead, an intricate masterpiece carved from obsidian and gold, radiating power and authority.
This was it—the culmination of a journey filled with blood, sweat, and sacrifice. Hyeong Shin tightened his grip on the divine blade at his side, its faint glow a testament to the battles it had endured. Behind him, his comrades—the remaining Zodiac Warriors—followed silently, their presence a reminder of the trust and bonds forged along the way.
"Are you ready for this?" Mirae asked, her voice low but steady.
Hyeong Shin didn't look back. "I've been ready since the day I swore to set things right."