"I finally found it, the path to higher strength."
They spoke, their voice smooth like honey.
Soon Akiol heard a familiar voice. . .
"What is it?"
It was Stars, although his voice was more solemn than usual.
The previous wielder explained, "The realm of higher Stages, slowly increasing my Aura was incorrect all along."
They sighed, "I actually was wasting my time."
"I don't think it was wasted-"
"It was, I gained essentially nothing from it."
"Then. . . how will you proceed?"
"A path. Reaching the higher Stages has different paths for each individual. As if it was granted from birth. Is it talent?"
"You-"
"Let's go, I must find this path."
The area shifted to another scene.
The previous wielder held Stars in their left hand, a group of three in front of them. They were dressed in a similar fashion, all with mocking grins on their face.
"You're not even Second Stage, yet you dare stand up to us?"
