The crowd parted in respectful awe as Dhruv moved through them. His mere presence exuded an unnatural authority that everyone around could feel. Just from a single look of their lord, they wanted to bow their head to eternity.

Following him closely were six of his guardians, each a pinnacle of strength and power unmatched by anything this planet has ever produced.

Reaching the forefront of the crowd, Dhruv climbed the platform. Standing proudly he surveyed his people with an unwavering gaze. The instant they sensed their lord’s presence pressing over them, the crowd fell silent, a wave of calmness washing over them.

Dhruv looked around with the eyes full of authority and a touch of warmth. His pupil changed as he scanned everyone in the crowd trying to understand the member of the species more closely.

Smiling Dhruv opened his mouth to speak, his voice resonating with authority yet a hint of calmness. "Good morning... guys."

A melody of responses erupted from the crowd as each of their voices filled with nothing but respect and eagerness,

"Good morning, my lord..."

"Good morning..."

"Goood..."

"...."

The air buzzed with the sound of murmurs as the crowd’s voices echoing in response to their lord’s greeting.

As Dhruv focused he could hear the whispers of excitement and curiosity spread like wildfire. Most had already heard of and met Aurora, but the sight of a new face beside their lord brought noticeable energy to the atmosphere.

This reaction wasn’t without any reason as everyone knew whenever their lord came to the crowds, something significant was about to happen. Something that had the power to change this land and the lives living on it as well.

His silence continued as Dhruv stood on the stage, looking at everyone with a smile. Even while smiling he was looking nothing but imposing and the recent evolution of his didn’t help negating the feeling as well.

After the tier 4 evolution, he looked even taller and more imposing, as well with an air of authority surrounding him. Three of his guardians stood on both sides, observing everything with their senses.

After listening to their pleasantries for a few more seconds, Dhruv raised his hand as the area instantly turned silent. Looking at everyone, he opened his mouth,

"People of the island," he continued, "as you have guessed... today, I’m going to introduce you to two very important people..."

A murmur of excitement rippled through the crowd as Dhruv directed his attention to the ladies standing beside him. Seeing him nodding his head, both of them moved forward.

"We are already a strong bunch with enough power to survive on this hell... but as the cosmos has intended, we shouldn’t stop at just surviving... we should evolve... we should conquer..."

Dhruv paused as reaction began to come almost instantly.

"Yes! We have lost many things it is time to gain.."

"You are right my lord..."

"We will conquer the quest... my lord."

"We will win it all.."

"We will evolve further... with nothing stopping.."

"..."

"..."

Hearing their words Dhruv nodded with a smile... lifting his hand he continued, "...All of you are right... We must always strive to grow stronger so we can protect what we hold dear,"

Signaling toward the ladies in front of him he continued, "So, today... today, my people... I’m going to announce the birth of two new guardians... two new Asteries who will help us achieve this goal. Who will make everything better for us."

Saying these words, Dhruv gestured to the two figures standing in front of him. Looking at the crowd cheering at their appearances, the nervous smile on Archana’s face brightened up...

...And Aurora, she didn’t have any hint of nervousness to begin with. She had attended countless masses to be afraid of standing in front of these puny crowds.

"Wow, both of them looked so powerful.."

"Can you feel the chillness in the air.." 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"I feel the winter has already come..."

"There is a soothing aura as well..."

Some in the crowd exchanged impressed glances, recognizing the aura surrounding their new guardian. Everyone murmurs as they erupt into applause, their cheers echoing through the surroundings once again.

Moving forward, Dhruv pointed toward the one with white hair and a majestic aura and announced...

"Some of you must have met her and all you’ve heard about her... but let me formally introduce her... she is Aurora..." Dhruv paused, taking in the reaction of the crowd.

"Aurora what a beautiful name.."

"She is just as beautiful as the dawn of north..."

Pleased that everyone was as much awed by her as he was during their first meeting Dhruv continued,

"...Aurora will be our fifth guardian who possesses the power of ice and soul. She herself has guaranteed to bring nothing but comfort and protection to the Asteries of Island."

Looking toward the crowd Aurora bowed as a smile appeared over her face. In response to all this, everyone applauded as their faces beamed with nothing but admiration.

Aurora bowed gracefully once again, acknowledging their warm welcome. Through and through she was acting how one expects from a princess.

"Now... let me introduce you to the sixth guardian and the one who goes by Archana..." Dhruv announced, pointing toward the one with black hair and a benevolent aura surrounding her.

After listing their words for a few seconds he continued, "She wields the power of silk and poison... but fear not as the poison is only for the ones who dare to oppose us... as for the rest of you she will only bring cure..."

They didn’t disappoint even a bit as everyone cheered enthusiastically, their cheers filling the area with a surge of excitement.

listing to the praises Archana looked at the crowd as a blush appeared over her face.

"Ahh! T-Thank you, everyone... I will do everything I can..." She whispered as the aura around her increased in intensity. Almost instantly everyone felt its effect.

The crowd cheered even louder this time, their excitement growing with each word. Archana nodded in acknowledgment as she felt the pressure decreasing with each passing second.