Hokuto: Bruce Wayne, don't say things like that. Something this dangerous definitely can't be left around—it'll only bring disaster!
Bruce Wayne: I'm just saying. Don't take it seriously.
Tony Stark: Honestly though, I think destroying the heptagram is enough. That crystal might be worth keeping.
Tony Stark: It might contain technological knowledge from other planets. If we can harness it, it could be incredibly valuable!
Daigo: Ah, you're right. I didn't think of that.
Hokuto: Forget it. Destroying it is for the best. Did none of you see what happened to Masaki when he looked at the data inside that crystal? He got brainwashed instantly. I'm sure that crystal has some kind of mind-controlling power. Best to get rid of it as soon as possible.
Tony Stark: Is that so? That just makes me want to study it even more. Too bad it didn't appear in my world.
Rhodey: Tony, don't go getting crazy ideas.
Just then, as everyone was deep in discussion, the screen suddenly began announcing Daigo's reward.
[Congratulations to Daigo for destroying the heptagram and crystal, and successfully repelling Ghidorah. A reward will now be issued.]
[Daigo is awarded the Eternal Core.]
Right after the announcement, a massive sphere of golden energy appeared before Dyna.
The energy emitted a terrifying pulse that made Daigo instinctively step back, overwhelmed by the intensity.
The very next moment, the glowing sphere of energy shot straight toward Dyna.
Before Daigo could even react, the energy engulfed him.
But rather than causing any harm, the golden energy began to merge seamlessly into Dyna's body.
"What is this?"
Inside Dyna's body, Daigo stared in shock.
A tremendous mass of golden energy had now formed inside Dyna's core.
It felt unbearably hot.
"What is this thing? Such incredible power..."
Daigo looked at the Eternal Core, stunned.
[The Eternal Core is a cosmic energy source from a universe known as Ultraman Trigger. It contains power capable of altering or even destroying an entire universe.]
The voice from the screen came again.
Daigo: WHAT?! Power to destroy or alter a universe?! And you're just... giving it to me?! It's inside Dyna now?!
Daigo's eyes widened in pure shock.
Hokuto: My God... something like that... That's basically on the level of the Plasma Spark Tower!
Ancient One: Power capable of altering a universe... That's single-universe scale. And it's now housed inside your body?
Daigo: Well, technically inside Dyna. It's... sitting right above me.
Garp: Hey, are you feeling okay? Any discomfort?
Daigo: Other than the heat? No, not really.
[The Eternal Core is incredibly powerful. Just accessing a fraction of its power grants a massive boost in strength. If fully mastered, it would grant dominion over the universe.]
[However, this system has determined that Dyna's current strength is insufficient to fully control the Eternal Core, so it has been sealed and restrained. It will not interfere with Daigo or Dyna's normal function.]
[Daigo can access portions of the Eternal Core's power as needed. The stronger he becomes, the more of it he'll be able to wield.]
Upon hearing that, Daigo finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, the system had implemented safeguards to keep the core restrained.
Otherwise, the idea of harboring such power inside his body was terrifying.
"So I just need to want it, and it'll give me some of its power?"
Daigo stared at the Eternal Core above.
The very next moment, the core reacted to his thoughts.
It released a stream of energy that flowed through Dyna and into Daigo.
Immediately, Dyna's entire body began to change, radiating brilliant golden light.
The warning light on his chest, which had been flashing from exhaustion, turned a vibrant teal.
His body surged with power far greater than before. He could barely suppress the urge to unleash it.
"This power... it's overwhelming. I need to shut it down!"
Feeling the sudden surge, Daigo quickly shouted to the core.
The golden energy rapidly receded, returning to the Eternal Core, and calm was restored.
Daigo immediately released his transformation, wanting to put some distance between himself and the terrifying force he'd just experienced.
Staring at the Spark Lens in his hand and recalling the Eternal Core, Daigo felt conflicted.
"So now, every time I transform into Dyna, I'll have this thing floating above me? That just feels... weird."
Daigo looked toward the stone statue nearby.
"Speaking of which... What about this statue? Could it be that Masaki had ancient Ultraman DNA like me? Now that he's dead, there's no one left to awaken it, right?"
"Wait... The Eternal Core has so much power... Could it be used to awaken the statue?"
The thought occurred to him.
If he could use the Eternal Core to bring this giant to life...
He might gain a powerful ally.
But the idea also made him uneasy.
He knew this statue was just a shell—there was no soul inside. Even if he forced it awake, could it fight properly?
And more importantly, he hadn't fully grasped how the Eternal Core worked. What if something went wrong?
The more he thought about it, the more hesitant he became.
Hokuto: Daigo, did you already test out the Eternal Core?
Daigo: Yeah. I asked for a little of its power. It's incredible—I felt like I could do anything.
Feng Yuan: How does it compare to when you had infinite energy?
Daigo: Hmm... It feels stronger. Like it's not just energy, but an actual shift in my being. It's more powerful than Dyna's base energy.
Goku: Either way, power is good! That kind of universe-busting strength—man, I'd love to fight you now!
Vegeta: Hmph. The legendary Super Saiyan can pull that off eventually too.
Naruto: That kind of power is great! You wouldn't have to be afraid of any enemy anymore!
Daigo: I guess... But honestly, I don't know if it's really a good thing.
Luffy: Huh? Why not?
Daigo: It just feels... terrifying. The idea that every time I become Dyna, I've got that kind of force hovering above me. And if I ever misused it—even once—it could cause a catastrophe. That thought alone scares me.
Tony Stark: So, like... carrying a nuclear bomb with you at all times? You're afraid it'll just go off?
Daigo: Yeah... That's actually a pretty accurate analogy.
(End of Chapter)
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