The Contract Room had always been a white room with nothing but a table and a chair. However, Souhait, in his human form, had been watching a large hologram screen while having the chair reclined back. He was indulging himself with popcorn, but the amount taken out and eaten did not deplete.

What was shown on the screen was what was happening in reality in Arcturus’s perspective. Ever since Souhait was able to connect himself into Arcturus’s consciousness, he found it an opportunity to use that connection to see what was going on in reality through his eyes. Since the moment he had returned to the Spirit Realm, he had kept track of what had been happening due to this ability. It was due to wanting to be informed of everything and anything that could happen.

As he was looking at the screen, he saw Polaris’s head transitioned into his line of vision, just behind the hologram screen. He was staring at him confused. “Master Souhait, what are you doing?”

“Hey, Polaris. I am just watching a movie.”

“You call looking through Arcturus’s eyes a movie?”

“I need to be entertained one way or another.” He then pressed the screen which paused. He rewinded it a bit to show a shot of Asteria. Using his index finger and thumb, he zoomed in on her and then moved the screen so that it was facing Polaris. “Do you remember her?”

“That’s Asteria Leonis, if I remember correctly. She looks older, but her face still looks similar from twenty years ago.”

“Yes.”

“What is it about her that you’re showing me a picture of her?”

“Well, she went a bit crazy as she learned that Arcturus got his wish granted. Nova did promise her that she would be the first one when we reunite, but it was just an empty promise. I was not aware she took that promise seriously.”

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“What are you going to do about it, then?”

“Well, I am troubled. On one hand, I want to grant her wish because it is my duty, but another part of me does not want to because she was Mebsuta’s daughter.”

He closed his eyes and recalled the moment Nova had met Asteria twenty years ago. It was still vivid because he found her lifeless eyes unforgettable. Her eyes right now looked like the sky, but back then, they had reminded him of a murky swamp. She had looked as if she would attack them right now without any remorse.

I wonder what caused them to become bright? Was it really that promise or something else?

Curiosity got to him. It was an insatiable feeling. If he had devoured it, he’d still desire more. He wanted to know more. He knew he’d learn more if he delved into her memories, taking in what caused her change.

Worry came to him in an instant. He stood up and rushed towards the door. When he opened it, he leapt on through to check on Nova who was sleeping soundly.

“Nova will awaken soon, and when he finds himself back in reality, how will he react to Asteria?”

“He made that promise out of a whim, after all.” Polaris placed a hand on Souhait’s shoulder. “He was scared of what he had done and because he wanted to escape, he used the opportunity to make that empty promise.”

“It all depends on him. I will always respect his decision. I understand that Nova is a timid person by nature. If he is scared, I will not mind. After all, above all else, Nova is most precious.”

He then turned to look at Polaris straight in the eye. “You are most precious too, Polaris.”

Polaris gently embraced Souhait, easing him of his doubts and worries. He reciprocated his embrace. It felt nice to have someone by his side.

Once they pulled apart, a realization came to Souhait. “Why are you here, though? You only show up when I summon you.”

Polaris became a bit flustered when he realized he had gotten sidetracked. He cleared his throat. “I came to see you because Sayaka and I found a soul who wants a wish granted.”

The news got Souhait excited. “Really? Who is it?”

Polaris’s expression became grim as he leaned forward and whispered a name in Souhait’s ear. Although he became anxious, Souhait held his head high once Polaris leaned away. “Bring him in, Polaris.”

“Yes, Master…”

Souhait marched back into the Contract Room.