They finally arrived at the castle, and they then saw Hirumi and Arithia talking with Ai, Mika, and Mireha.
It's rare to see Ai sitting there, and it makes Hikari curious about it. He could feel that there's some serious topic there, so he and Aikari then go to join them.
Hikari approached them and asked
"What are you all talking about? Is there something that happened?"
Arithia stood up and told Hikari what happened there and asked about his and Aikari's condition. Either they're okay or not. Because they could hear something there, and it seems like it was a strong impact that happened.
Hikari shook his head and told Arithia that they're just alright there. But there are a lot of weird things that happened just now, and he was glad that the kingdom and everyone there are just fine as before they leave.
Even if something happens there, he isso sure that Arithia alone is enough to handle everything. With support from Ai and the others.
They got offered that place now, they're willing to protect it, and they will protect it with everything that they've got because all of the people believed in them.
Hikari doesn't understand why there's another threat coming, and it appears that this threat something else to be compared with the threats that they ever faced before.
What are they searching for here that they even come and do some investigation? Placed a ship and want to do a deep investigation there.
Hikari was so sure that they still have a lot of trump cards in common. Hikari was not sure about what it is. But as he was troubling himself talking about it, Aikari came and patted his shoulder. Aikari says,
"We will definitely save it. No matter what it is. Because I believed in all of you."
The words from Aikari just make Hikari realize something, and he nods. Hikari gets his confidence back, and he then tells everyone to not worry about it.
Due to his worry, Hikari then ordered Mika and Mireha to go and investigate a certain location. Mika agreed with it, and he then took his heavy sword and was about to go. But that's when Hiyama and Lolita appeared.
Hiyama was walking calmly and asked,
"So it seems like there's a new pest to be smacked. So tell me the details."
Arithia was so shocked to see Hiyama and Lolita. She smiled and said, "You two are here! Seems like there's a brand-new story awaiting us."
Lolita chuckled and said,
"Well look, new encounters always bring us to another story, right?"
Arithia chuckled, and she nodded. She was so excited about the reformation of their team, and she then looked at Hikari for a confirmation.
Hikari nods his head, and he is then reminded of Ray and Ariel. So he then was about to invite them along. But Hikari then just reminded him that Ray died. He stopped walking and then began to remember things that happened back then when Ray offered his life to save Ariel.
It was such a tragedy, but Hikari wasn't able to stop it at that time, and he is still in regret because he was unable to save Ray.
They both are enemies at first and slowly become friends and even become the greatest comrades. One is the True Immortal, while the other one is the Ashurahura Successor. The two people who saved the world from an outsider that was after the things that belong to them.
At the end they were able to protect it, but there's a price.
Hikari was able to change a lot of things about that, while Asaki just accepted his path and guided himself into such adeath.
Hikari is then just reminded of Ariel, and he goes to where I lived to see how he doing.
As he was walking, Arithia asked him if there's something the matter because his mood suddenly changed.
Hikari then just shook his head and said that there's nothing. He just wants to visit someone and worried if that person is not home.
Arithia understands the situation. She knows very well about who that is. So Arithia just stayed there and talked with Hiyama and Lolita.
Aikari was looking at Hikari, and he then suddenly heard the voice of Hikari.
"When I thought everything was going to end well, there was always a tragedy. I ended up being so powerful that I could just destroy the whole world in an instant. But I couldn't save a single life. Both of my comrades are gone. Mizure and Ray are both not here."
When Aikari heard that, he then called Hikari and went to him. He tells Hikari that he wanted to go with him if he didn't mind.
Hikari then nods and tells Aikari that it was okay and tells him that maybe Aikari shouldn't go with him. Because there's something else that he wants to discuss there with a certain person.
Aikari nods, and he then just stays there. He knows that there's something on Hikari's mind. All he can do is just sit there and look at what happens.
Hikari walked on and entered the street where the house Ray, Ariel, and Aiwa live in is.
Hikari could just teleport himself, but he just thinkss thatwalking should be a proper way for him to approach that house.
But suddenly he saw a figure of a boy whose height was just around Mika walked there with a big bag on his back.
Hikari then smiled, and he called for that boy.
"Hey, Ariel! Doing some shopping?"
That boy looked at Hikari, and his face lighted up. He then waves at Hikari and runs to him. That boy put down the bag as he was in front of Hikari and asked Hikari.
"Your majesty, what brings you here?"
Hikari just smiled and patted that boy head.
"There's no need to call me like that, Ariel. You and Ray are close with me. So just call me by my name. Plus, I never wanted to be called like that oreven take this place."
Ariel just smiled as Hikari patted his head, and he then asked Hikari if there's something the matter. ter. Because he knows that Hikari will never come if there's nothing he wants to do.
So Hikari then tells Ariel that it seems like there's something that might happen. So Hikari wants him to be careful about it. Also, he wants him to stay with Aiwa all the time. time.
Hikari tells Ariel that it's not like he didn't believe in his fighting skill to fight. But this battle seems to be risky, and he couldn't even be sure what is going to happen when they go for a fight.
Because their opponents are different than they have fought before. Even though Hikari has an ability to make everyone immortal. He didn't want to take a risk. Because he was not sure what kind of future would happen.
Ariel understands it, and he then tells Hikari to stay safe, and he picks up the backup, and Isis is about to leave. But before he leaves, Hikari asks Ariel about what he isdoing carrying that bag.
Ariel then showsHikari what's inside of that bag.
"Look at what I found; it's beautiful, right?"
Hikari then was so shocked when he saw Ariel picked up a flower with a bright blue light. When Hikari looked at it, it just reminded him of Asaki outfit when they first met. But Hikari just shakes his head and tells Ariel that it was beautiful.
Hikari then hands something to Ariel. It was a piece of cloth. Ariel looked at it, and he was then reminded of Ray's clothes. So he then asks Hikari what it means. Is there something that Hikari wants him to do?
Hikari then just smiled warmly and told Ariel to keep it with him. Because there's something that he will do with it, and he wants Ariel to keep it with him. But if Ariel wants to stop believing and burn it. Then Hikari won't stop him from burning away thatpain.
Because that piece of clothes is from Ray's final battle with all of them. When Ray got attacked, his clothes got ripped apart, and that was a piece of clothes that Hikari retrieved from the ground that Ray was last standing on.
Ariel eyes started to tear up as Hikari mentioned that. He then looked down and said that it was okay. He understands that, and he then thanked Hikari and put down his bag.
Ariel wraps the cloth around his arm and ties it up. Ariel showed it to Hikari and said,
"Now Ray, bro, and will always be together. He right here with me."
Ariel says that with the brightest smile, and it then just makes Hikari sad. But he just replied with a smile and told Ariel that he will take a leave.
Ariel understands it, and he then picks the bag up and returns to his home.
Hikari then uses his power to teleport himself to another place.
Hikari then teleported himself into a world that had been destroyed by his and Mizure fight. He goes to the Mizure weapon that is stabbed on the ground before he disappears. He then looked at it, and he tied up a napkin on the weapon and said,
"Thanks forbeing my comrades. Even we ended up fighting. I'm really glad that it was me that ended your life. It's not like I have any revenge on you. But, it just at least. I was able to see you for the last time, and we talked again."
Hikari holds that sword and says.
"This sword doesn't belong to me. So I leave it here as a memorial of our battle."
Hikari begins to tear up but tries to smile as best as he can. He looked at the sword, and it brought back all of his memories with Mizure.
Mizure is someone that he met even before he met anyone else. They both shared the same dream. Same objective. Even if it was world destruction. They're still memories of him.
Hikari then stood up and said,
"I will protect this kingdom with everything I've got. This world and everything. A world that is linked with everyone and everything. A world that will cause something. I will protect it. With everyone. And Himari."
Hikari then leaves the place and teleports back to his place.
(Aikari's Situation)
Aikari was walking outside, and suddenly he saw his sword shine. Aikari then heard the voice of Nefier.
"There's something coming!"
Aikari then quickly got into a ready stance and looked around. That's when he saw someone running into him.
Aikari then quickly blocked the attack using his sword, and he then saw it was the professor, but it seemed like there was some change in him. Maybe it was his new armor. But his strengths are different this time.
Aikari was struggling with it, and he then returned the attack and caused the professor to back away.
Then Professor aimed his weapon towards Aikari and shot it. Aikari then slashed the bullet, and he saw Professor fly with the massive aura around him.
Aikari then looked at the professor, and he just realized how much different he is than before. It looks like his body iscombined with his friend's.
He isusing each of their weapons. It looks like he iscombining himself with them to create a new power.
The professor then says to Aikari.
"This is a power that will take all of you down. But there's something else that we need to power up ourselves more to retrieve the treasure in this world."
Suddenly Nefier voice could be heard by everyone.
"You fool! Why are you chasing me here? What is your objective? Why did you know about the Divine Item?"
The professor then laughed as Nefier said that, and he then replied.
"Hahaha, so Divine Item. That sounds like it. So that's who you are!"
The professor then charged his weapon, which was a machine on his back attached to his back, and then shot at Aikari.
Aikari is then going to block it with his sword. But as Hikari tried to block it, suddenly the accessories on the sword expanded and protected him.
The professor could see that Aikari was wiped out by his attack, and he then stopped the attack.
Professor lowered his arm, and among that smoke, Aikari dashed and attacked him. The professor could feel that Aikari's swords were burning, and they just went through the professor's arm. Aikari then took that chance to push the professor down with him.
Aikari's sword side then grows and wraps around the professor, holding his position as the professor goes with Aikari, and they both then slam to the ground.