At the Star Flow System, Lupeon’s barracks...

“Lupeon!”

Aries was stunned as she embraced Lupeon, who had collapsed to the ground. Aries shifted her gaze to Lupeon’s chest. The sacred stars scattered from the chest that was pierced by something. It was the blood of the stars.

“Lupeon! Wake up, Lupeon!”

Aries bit her lip and shook Lupeon. Lupeon’s eyelids slowly opened at Aries’ voice.

“H-Have you woken up...?!”

[Aries...] Lupeon spoke to Aries in a fading voice. However, Lupeon knew that his time was running out.

“Who dares...?!”

Aries was red with anger. She felt her hands trembling. Tears fell and Lupeon slowly raised his hand to wipe her tears away. [I’m sorry, Aries... even though I was aware of the feelings you kept inside, I had to pretend I didn’t know. I am the king of the constellations... Cough!]

“I-I know. I know. Don’t say anything. Is there anybody out there? Hurry in here!”

Aries tried to block the stars flowing from Lupeon’s chest and looked for someone. A short time later, some of the constellations heard her shouts and ran into the barracks, only...