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[Planet of Oz]

While Noah and Omid were both plotting and thinking about the best moment for Murder and Betrayal, far far in the galaxy, was a small space station.

Well. In this situation, the word ‘small’ was only used relative to a planet. It was still a super large station that could easily accommodate more than Fifty thousand people without the slightest problem or strain in terms of space or resources.

The small space station was orbiting quietly around a planet that, while observed from space, looked like an emerald jewel, had Noah been present, he would have described this planet as looking particularly similar to Uranus.

This was the planet of Oz, a planet that was home to one of the biggest forces in the Galaxy and under the control of a young woman who was renowned for her kindness and cunningness.

Dorothy Gale, the Queen of the Emerald City.

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Currently sitting on her throne, high in the floating space station, Dorothy was crossing her legs as she looked at the holographic screen with a toothy grin.

Long dark hair that seemed to absorb the light itself, a somewhat oval face, making her look far younger than she was and her eyes… From afar, they simply looked like beautiful blue eyes. But, when seen from closer, one would have the impression that they were losing themselves in the cosmos itself while surrounded by a thousand stars.

She was beautiful, in a cute-like way of looking at things. Though she was currently wearing a relatively close-fitting tight-skin suit, one would hardly garner lewd thought while watching her.

“So. In the end, you come to me again, right? Alibaba.”

The man who was reflected in the holographic screen was wearing a power armor that was very similar to the one worn by Morgiana. It was composed of a faceless helmet and silver and black plating while covered by a red hood.

On his back, a few swords could be seen hanging quietly, giving off a rather sinister and austere appearance.

He was Morgiana’s friend and partner.

Alibaba. Once the son of a renowned merchant in his home planet. He had lost everything and escaped from that place. After many adventures, he managed to become a high-ranked adventurer despite his rather tumultuous past and was respected by many people who believed in his skills and integrity.

Dorothy was one such person. After all, Alibaba was one of the reasons she had managed to fight the wicked witches and recuperate her throne.

This was a fact very few people knew even though she would have wished for nothing more than to let the entire galaxy know she owed her life to the man.

[I guess I should not have bet with the Witch of the Stars.]

His voice was gruff, slightly deformed by his helmet. But she did not care. She simply laughed at his disgruntled voice.

“Indeed. I knew such a day would come. Though I did not need to read the stars for such a thing. It was clear that you would need my help one day in your crusade. You may be idealist but you are not stupid.”

[Many people would disagree about the stupid part you know. It seems like I am seen as quite the boorish person.]

“An appreciated wordplay. But such people are foolish and not worth discussing.”

Dorothy sighed as she leaned back in a more comfortable position.

“Are you able to find her?”

[No. I would have loved to reach her last destination but the traces seem to have already been erased so it’s useless. She could be anywhere in the galaxy. Her ship is also unable to send its signal across the distance. So all I can do is turn to you.]

“Hum… You should know that reading the stars is not easy for me. Even more so when I have so little information at my disposal. This was quite reckless of you Alibaba, I have known you to be more careful.”

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“Well, I will not remonstrate you. Dear Morgiana will do that. I will help you and I believe I can find her.”

[Thank...]

Dorothy raised her hand, as if stopping him from continuing,

“But…”

She looked up, her eyes shining, “You will allow me to follow you on your next adventure.”

[...Dorothy…]

“I am not the child I once was and I am not doing this simply for the thrill of adventure.”

She clenched her fist slightly, “I can hear it. The Call of the Stars. A great destiny is about to unfold and missing the occasion is something I would never do.”

Alibaba grew concerned. Dorothy was an Astrologer and as odd as it may seem to be able to somehow read the future by knowing someone's constellations or observing the stars, Dorothy was able to make it work.

This was why she was called the Witch of Stars. A very Apt name that encapsulated her skills. Of course, her other nickname, the witch of space was one of the reasons why he needed her help now.

[I would like to ask if you know more but. I can already guess what kind of answer I will receive.]

“You know me well, dear friend. The fate the stars show me is generally blurry and rarely clear. But…what I do know is that our destinies is about to change in a very unexpected way. A storm is approaching. Whether this will be good or bad for us…I have yet to determine.”

Dorothy did not delve deeper into the mysteries of heaven. This was a realm of Quantum Mechanics that could drive her into insanity if she was not to be careful. But she knew that the Omen she received was neutral.

A new constellation was about to appear. One that could be the harbinger of the apocalypse or one that would bring prosperity and for those reasons — She had to find the star and welcome it into her fold.

Only by acting as its mentor and observing it with her own eyes will she be able to determine whether he was Doom or Hope.

‘How fascinating.’

Truly. The universe was filled with wonder.

Once she made up her mind. Dorothy stood up. Her lithe figure and her petite body advanced quietly until —

Step.

The entire throne room started to change, her one step, akin to entering a previously calm lake, shaking everything in her surroundings.

The light in her eyes shone and her pupils spun. Thousands upon thousands of stars started to appear all around her. Her consciousness seemed to both elevate and descend in a special state, as she observed her surroundings.

Planetarium!

A skill that she belonged only to her. One she had created using her own expertise and unit power.

Lost in the vast sea stars, Dorothy started walking.

She had someone to find and a few billion planets to observe.

‘I am going to have a mighty headache after this.’

This was not going to be fun but it was necessary.

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