After about ten minutes, the Ultimatrix suddenly burst forth with a dazzling red light. A crisp, cold, synthesized voice echoed from the device:
"Ultimatrix DNA sample input has been successfully completed. As of now, the Ultimatrix stores a total of 10,572 different types of DNA samples, ready for transformation at any time."
Albedo trembled with excitement. He abruptly stood, clutching the Ultimatrix in his hand, his face glowing with uncontrollable elation.
"Excellent! I succeeded! I finally regained ultimate power!" he murmured, his voice trembling with excitement. The culmination of countless days and nights of research and effort had arrived. Joy surged through him like crashing waves.
Unable to resist, he placed two fingers on the surface of the Ultimatrix. In an instant, a bright red light exploded from the device, forming a circular virtual interface. The holographic display flickered, showing avatars of various intelligent alien species, each radiating unique power.
Albedo's gaze quickly swept across them, finally settling on a familiar amphibious alien: XLR8, known in his database as the frog-like species he had carefully labeled. When he selected XLR8, the Omnitrix cover slowly slid upward, revealing the transformation mechanism below, glowing a faint but ominous red.
Albedo took a deep breath and pressed the mechanism. Instantly, the space around him was bathed in brilliant red light. When it cleared, a small, humanoid figure appeared before him.
"XLR8!" Albedo exclaimed. He carefully examined the familiar yet slightly altered Galvan body, confirming that the transformation function was working flawlessly.
Next, he tested the Ultimate Evolution function. Because the Ultimatrix interface was difficult to reach, he activated voice control:
"Ultimatrix, voice command: Ultimate Evolution."
A red light enveloped XLR8's body, and after a brief flash, the transformation was complete. "Ultimate XLR8!" Albedo cheered. The Ultimate Evolution was designed by Albedo himself: the alien's physical attributes changed—limbs, head, and body proportions were adjusted to maximize power, though mobility might be slightly altered depending on the species. Hover-based movement replaced XLR8's usual agility, and Albedo confirmed the function operated without error.
He tested several other aliens, all transformations completing successfully. Albedo's pride swelled to the same level as when he had first completed the Ultimatrix itself. "Who's the genius? It's you, Albedo!" he muttered, his tone dripping with narcissism.
Satisfied, Albedo stretched and prepared to venture outside. "The Ultimatrix is complete. Time to enjoy life a little. First… a large order of chili fries and an extra-large Snowcone King," he said, exiting the ship.
Activating the Ultimatrix, he transformed into XLR8. A red flash enveloped him, and in moments he was replaced by the sleek, velociraptor-like alien, streaking at incredible speed toward Bellwood.
The scene shifted to a Snowcone King shop in Bellwood. Albedo, back in his own form, walked out holding a bag of food in one hand and a giant Snowcone King in the other.
"An extra-large chili fries and an extra-large Snowcone King—this is the best thing that's happened to me all month!" he said, grinning ear to ear.
Even if someone like Vilgax appeared to try and steal his Ultimatrix, he felt confident he could handle it.
Just then, two thoughtless teenagers blocked his path. One was tall and thin, with black hair, dark eyes, and pronounced dark circles—similar to Ben's school acquaintances, but exaggerated. The other was shorter, chubby, with brown hair and glasses.
Albedo recognized them immediately: Cash and JT, the school bullies who had always tormented Ben Tennyson. He paused, momentarily confused. Surely they hadn't mistaken him for Ben?
But of course they had. Albedo, now identical in appearance to Ben, was indistinguishable to anyone else. The two blocked his way, malicious smiles spreading across their faces.