Just seconds after the dust of battle settled, a new group emerged, dropping like shadows from the sky and landing atop the fortress wall. Their appearance caused a ripple of silence among the defenders below.
"They are…" Laura's voice faltered, her eyes widening in recognition.
"Yes," Jenny affirmed, her gaze sharp and unwavering. "The Stargazers. They've grown too strong. Their only promotion comes under that monster."
Laura blinked in surprise, then chuckled softly. "You just called Jon a monster."
"What?" Jenny replied with a pout. "I'm allowed to complain too."
Though spoken with jest, her words carried a weight of respect. Jon, the enigmatic leader, was a mystery even to those closest to him. His strength and methods often bordered on the inhuman, and even Jenny, his close ally, sometimes found herself disturbed by the sheer intensity of his growth and the expectations he placed on others.
As the group gathered atop the wall, Jenny's eyes scanned each of the Stargazers.
