"If that's true…" Javier muttered, crossing his arms with a serious expression, "then he could probably handle a Celestial with ease!"
"Yes," Aria answered gently, "if it's only one or two… maybe. But not if the Celestial has a stronger vessel."
Ari added, "If three Celestials are merged into one vessel, their power multiplies. That kind of fusion… would be stronger than us."
Javier blinked. "Wait, hold on. But you are the Seventh, right? The highest one?"
"Yes," Aria replied. "But there's something you need to know."
"Hm?"
"Celestials grow stronger by absorbing the powers and skills of those they defeat… if they kill them."
Javier's eyes widened. "For real?!"
"Yes," Aria confirmed with a solemn tone. "Let's say they defeat you and kill you. The moment your soul is extinguished… your skills, your magic, your strength—it becomes theirs. They inherit everything."
Javier leaned back, exhaling. "So… they're like parasites that evolve every time they kill someone strong."
