The two childhood friends walked side by side along a marble path that wound through the lush, green garden.
One was blessed by mana.
The other… with a profound grasp of the Way.
In the distant reaches of the Outer Universe, two stars were born, destined to cast their radiant light across the vast expanse of the cosmos.
But sometimes… even stars needed guidance.
"What's the matter?" Adam asked with a light frown. "You don't seem alright."
"Whatever the hell does that mean!" Edward rolled his eyes. "I'm perfectly fine."
Adam's eyes narrowed. "You do know I can sense your concealed emotions, yes? Self-doubt, unfulfilled, disillusioned, insecurity, should I go on?"
Edward's heart sank, and he panicked. "What… You! It's nothing like that!"
He felt as if the raven-haired youth had seen right through his entire being.
It felt like realizing you're standing naked in a crowded square, every eye fixed on you.
In some ways, it felt even worse than that.
