[Aha and Akivili were the two Aeons who gave the Amber King the biggest headaches. They were always pushing the absolute limits of his tolerance.]
[Especially Akivili. He was practically defined by his opposition to the Amber King.]
[As for Aha, he simply followed behind Akivili, looking for fun. Because every time the Astral Express blazed a new trail, Aha could accurately find the brand-new fun he craved.]
[For this reason, the relationship between Aha and Akivili could be described as one of the best among the many Aeons.]
[When all the other Aeons disappeared or died, Aha never felt much sorrow. But for the fall of the Aeon of Trailblaze, Aha's mourning was the only thing that didn't seem feigned.]
[It was a pity that the wall the Amber King had painstakingly forged, measured in light-years, had not even been put to its original use before Akivili and Aha tore a huge hole in it.]
[And maddeningly, there was nothing the Amber King could do about them.]
[He could only watch, helpless, as a massive hole was drilled into the wall he had built.]
[The Amber King had considered a thousand possibilities, but he had never imagined that after the fall of Akivili, the Aeon of Trailblaze, he would still see Akivili's shadow in Aha.]
[He never should have let those two Aeons run wild together in the first place.]
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[Light Curtain Barrage]
The information revealed in the dialogue between Aha and the Amber King was simply too much.
The viewers outside the screen didn't even know where to begin their commentary.
Yukino Yukinoshita: "The Corporation... Does it really command so little respect? Although the Amber King was said to not pay it much mind, it shouldn't have taken him that long to even remember its existence, right?"
It was pathetic... just too pathetic. Compared to Ultraman King, who constantly watched over the Land of Light, the Corporation was truly miserable. If it were destroyed one day, the Amber King probably wouldn't even know.
Duke Inferno: "Hmph, the ridiculous Interastral Peace Corporation. Even though its influence spreads across the cosmos, it still fails to earn the gaze of its Aeon. And to think you all proclaim the Amber King's greatness and might. In the end, it's all just wasted effort. You can't even get a slight glance from him, hahahaha..."
Chart-Topper Topaz: "You're the last person who should be saying that, Duke Inferno, who has yet to receive the true gaze of Destruction, right?"
Acheron: "Duke Inferno... who? Never mind, not important. I should think about what to eat tonight... Hmm, I feel like roasted sheep's head."
Jing Yuan of the Luofu: "Mm... Compared to the Reignbow Arbiter and Aha, the other Aeons truly don't pay much attention to their followers. But someone like the Amber King is indeed a rare case. After all, to be the Chairman and not even know what your own company is... that's a bit too much."
As the General of the Xianzhou Luofu, Jing Yuan clearly had some understanding of the Aeons and the Corporation.
From its inception, the Corporation had regarded the Amber King as its sole Chairman, the highest level of authority. It was just a pity that this title was forcibly bestowed by the Corporation; the Amber King couldn't care less about it.
Among the existing Aeons, the ones who cared most about their followers were undoubtedly Aha and the Reignbow Arbiter. The former did it for the fun, the latter for hunting the Abundance.
And among the missing and deceased Aeons, none cared more for their followers than Akivili. It could only be said that there was a reason Aha and Akivili got along so well.
The people of the Corporation might never see the Amber King in their entire lives, but Akivili would spend every day with his followers, drinking with them, and enjoying the joy that came from trailblazing.
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[On the light curtain, after Aha's threats and persuasion, even the Amber King had no choice but to compromise.]
[While he wouldn't open the gate completely, there would now at least be a chance for Stelle, whom he had sent away, and the Astral Express, which Aha had sent away, to return.]
[Speaking of which, it was quite a coincidence. The young Stellaron girl named Stelle, whether in terms of status or power, was not significant enough to capture the Amber King's attention. But when the Amber King wanted to send his Emanator to the Ultra universe, he inadvertently noticed her. It was as if by fate. After running a simulation, he discovered that Stelle had a higher probability of success than his Emanator, so the Amber King decisively sent her to the Ultra universe.]
[As for what happened after, the Amber King couldn't quite recall. He had too many things to attend to, so many that he had no spare energy to pay attention to a single Stellaron.]
[Although that Stellaron had indeed defeated Phantylia, eliminated the Swarm King, and accomplished things that even an Emanator of Preservation could never have done, far exceeding the Amber King's expectations.]
[Of course, the reason the Amber King was able to change his mind was largely due to his apprehension towards Noa's power.]
[Just as Aha had said, no matter how sturdy the wall was, that light with the chicken wings could cross the endless sea of stars to reach him.]
[They knew nothing about Noa, and The Nihility had no reaction to Noa either. Blind apprehension and defense would only provoke the other party's displeasure.]
"Pal, you're going to be glad you made this decision today!"
Seeing the Amber King change his approach, Aha patted him on the shoulder in relief, speaking to him with a cheeky grin, though that smile was incredibly punchable.
However, the staid and steady Amber King paid no mind to the smug Aha. He simply began to dismantle a portion of the wall on his own.
Then, his consciousness traversed countless star systems, arriving at the Interastral Peace Corporation, arriving above this faction he had almost forgotten.
"At the end of the sea of stars, the edge of the cosmos, an unknown universe brings unknown things. Only those who abide by the rules may open the city gates."
The Amber King's voice descended upon the Corporation's airspace, instantly attracting the attention of a group of people. While the vast majority of Corporation employees were still in a state of confusion, the Pathstriders of Preservation, especially the Emanators of Preservation, were instantly alerted.
Whether it was Diamond or Taravan Keane, all the Emanators hidden within the Interastral Peace Corporation gathered in an instant, holding a meeting for this sudden revelation from the Amber King.
One had to know, the last time the Amber King had given a revelation was during the Swarm Disaster, an event that had taken place an unknown number of Amber Eras ago.
And even during the Swarm Disaster, the Amber King's revelation was only transmitted to a few individuals within the Corporation; it had never been on such a grand scale as this.
"The end of the sea of stars, the edge of the cosmos, an unknown universe... Could it be... related to those dark creatures?"
"Regardless, the Corporation must begin to act. At the very least, before the Amber King's next revelation, the Corporation must find out where the end of the sea of stars is!"
"The end of the sea of stars, the edge of the cosmos? Would those Nameless know where that is? Don't they enjoy trailblazing?"
"Go find the Astral Express. There must be relevant records in their data bank."
"How are we supposed to find them? The Astral Express has been missing for almost a day. There's no information about them anywhere in the cosmos."
Within the Interastral Peace Corporation's emergency conference room, numerous high-level executives, including several Emanators, were gathered, fervently discussing the Amber King's revelation.
And the instigator of it all, the Amber King, paid no mind to the shock his revelation would cause. After agreeing to Aha's terms, he turned his gaze towards the endless deep space.
In the infinite void, the figure of Ultraman Noa was faintly visible. Although his alignment could not be determined, judging from the aura emanating from his body, he was at least friendly.
"I hope Aha's guess is correct. Opening up will not bring war, but progress."
The Amber King gazed at the distant light, accepting the benevolent light released by Noa. ]
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[Light Curtain Barrage]
The headquarters of the Interastral Peace Corporation... how should I put it, it's a bit excessively gaudy.
Across the infinite dimensions, countless viewers saw the Amber King's revelation, and they also saw the panicked high-level executives of the Corporation.
One's reputation precedes them. It was clear that even though the Amber King hadn't given a revelation in several Amber Eras, he was still the true Chairman of the Corporation. If he wanted something, the Corporation would move heaven and earth to make it happen.
Detective Conan: "So this is the Corporation. You can tell from the architecture of the headquarters that this isn't your average rich entity. But it seems they are very respectful towards the Amber King, at least on the surface."
Aventurine: "Hey, hey, don't talk nonsense if you don't know what you're talking about. The Corporation may be profit-driven, but our faith in the Amber King is real. Without the Amber King, the current Corporation wouldn't exist. Those lunatics who dare to have ideas about the Amber King wouldn't leave the Corporation alive."
A capitalist? So what if they're capitalists?
As an employee of the Corporation, no one understood it better than Aventurine. Those guys understood one thing best: seeking advantages and avoiding harm. Everyone in the universe knew how the Corporation rose to prominence. The name 'Amber King' was too important, more important than the lives of those high-level executives.
Kaguya Shinomiya: "It's just that the Amber King is too powerful. He killed the Swarm King Tayzzyronth with three hammer strikes and builds crystal walls measured in light-years. If he were even a little bit weaker, more people in the Corporation would have crooked ideas."
Ultraman Hikari: "The gap in power? That is indeed the most important point. The reason the Amber King has such a wide following is, in essence, due to his formidable strength."
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[On the light curtain, the scene shifted to the Land of Light.]
"Mr. Yang, we're back!"
A young girl's voice came from outside the train, interrupting Welt's thoughts.
"You're back just in time. There are some things that still require your opinions."
Seeing March 7th and Dan Heng, a rare smile appeared on Welt's face as he spoke to them.
This journey of trailblazing was exceptionally important. While he and Himeko certainly had their own views, everyone on the train should have a say in this matter.
"What is it? Has there been a breakthrough in forming an alliance with the Land of Light?"
As everyone knew, the friends of the Nameless were spread across the cosmos, with established relations with various factions. Of course... this excluded anti-human organizations like the Antimatter Legion and the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus.
And right now, the one most looking forward to a deep exchange with the Land of Light was none other than March 7th herself.
Needless to say, the impression the Land of Light had left on March 7th was simply as good as it could possibly be.
Aside from the slightly severe light pollution, it had virtually no flaws. And the Ultramen here, they were all incredibly rare, great people.
Even the residents on the street whose names they couldn't recall were incredibly enthusiastic towards them, offering her and Dan Heng a great deal of help.
If they could stay here for a few more days, March 7th would probably be too happy to even sleep.
Welt and Dan Heng exchanged a glance, both feeling a bit helpless in the face of the excited March 7th. "March, that's just one aspect. Compared to the Land of Light, I'd rather you think about this: in our universe, are there any organizations or factions that can compare to the Land of Light? Whether in terms of morality or strength."
"Uhh..." Seeing Welt's serious expression, March 7th scratched her head. After thinking for a good while, she slowly squeezed out a single word: "...The... Corporation?"
Alright, after giving it some careful thought, in terms of strength, the only one that could barely compare to the Land of Light seemed to be the Corporation. As for morality... forget March 7th, even Welt couldn't think of anyone who could compare to the Land of Light.
"It seems Little March is also leaning towards the Corporation. This is what we have to do. The decline of the Nameless... it's not a recent development." Himeko sighed, unable to even drink her favorite coffee.
"This..." March 7th scratched her head in confusion, not quite understanding what was happening.
Just as she was about to ask Himeko what she meant, the train door suddenly slid open, and Stelle's voice came from outside: "Mr. Yang, Himeko... Sis, I'm back!"
Stelle returned to the Astral Express, a trace of exhaustion on her face. Zero was right. Forget trash cans, there wasn't a single scrap of trash to be found in the entire Land of Light, or even in the star system it was located in.
"Your energy utilization is truly impressive..." After holding it in for a long time, this was the only sentence Stelle could come up with to praise the cleanliness of the Land of Light.
With Stelle's return, the entire crew of the Express turned their attention to her.
"What happened?" Seeing everyone's expressions, Stelle asked in confusion.
"Let me explain." Welt sighed and told her about the discussion he and Himeko just had.
The two orderly factions of the two universes needed a representative to forge an alliance, but looking around, the Astral Express found that no one was suitable for the position.
The Express's own strength was too lacking. And while the Corporation met the strength requirement, it was too much of a mixed bag. In the short term, it might be fine, but the deeper they went, the more their conflicts of interest with the Land of Light would grow.
The Corporation would never allow an entity like the Land of Light to restrict its development in other universes. In the end, conflict was inevitable.
"So that's what this is about, Mr. Yang. You should have said so earlier. You had me worried with those looks on your faces."
Unlike Welt's concern, Stelle herself was completely unbothered by this. She puffed out her chest and looked at everyone. "In the end, it's because no one can restrain the Corporation, right? Once the Corporation arrives, it will act with impunity, and the Astral Express lacks the power to prevent a conflict between them and the Land of Light."
"But what if I told you that there's an Emanator... or even an Aeon-level power on the Astral Express to keep the Corporation in check?" ]
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