[Steve's PoV]
The endless darkness of the cosmos stretched in every direction like an ocean without a shore. Countless stars shimmered in the distance, forming rivers of light that curved through the void, while ahead of us a massive galactic disk rotated slowly.
Entire civilizations lived and died within that swirling sea of stars, completely unaware that two visitors had arrived at its doorstep.
I stood with my sword resting comfortably across my shoulder as I studied the galaxy before us. The atmosphere around us remained calm, but I could already feel the growing tension spreading through the surrounding space.
The galaxy knew we were here.
Or more specifically, it knew Vivi was here.
Beside me stood a young woman with flowing violet hair that drifted weightlessly around her despite the vacuum of space. Her violet eyes glowed softly, and a gentle warmth radiated from her presence that made it difficult to associate her with the terrifying force she truly represented.
