"Alright, ladies and gentlemen," Aaron's voice rang out, calm yet commanding, his figure shifting once more into the familiar face of the old man they had once known. His presence carried weight, as though the air itself bent around his authority. "After much review, I have decided to grant you more strength. But…" His tone sharpened like a blade against steel, drawing every eye to him. "There is a catch.
From this moment onward, you and your families will no longer live in the mundane world you once called home. That life is behind you. Instead, you will reside permanently within this sanctuary. Blue Star will only be accessible to you for the tasks I assign… or for critical matters that must be handled. Nothing else."
