TN: And we're back! sorry for the week long hiatus, it was not intentional since I had to get my right leg in a cast after tripping 3 floors down a stairwell (like an idiot ://) and be unable to use my PC setup upstairs BUT I should be OK now.
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Soon, the tearful trial came to an end.
The great Lord Sunday, cloaked and crowned under the support of his faithful followers, was regarded as an angel who fulfilled people's dreams.
Sol walked side by side with Robin, together welcoming Sunday—who had not even officially been imprisoned yet was already "released"—and Himeko, exhausted but still full of helplessness.
Backstage at the Penacony Grand Theater, everyone met here.
"Thank you for your hard work, Miss Himeko."
Robin's face was bright with a sincere smile as she expressed her gratitude.
It was precisely this Astral Express navigator stepping up as the head judge that effectively silenced the likes of the Interastral Peace Corporation.
Her action carried considerable risk—it was a heavy responsibility.
"It's nothing." Himeko shook her head slightly, a helpless smile on her face. "Honestly, even without me here, Mr. Sunday would have come through today's trial unharmed."
She glanced at Sol, recognizing him as today's true main force.
Without Sol stationed in Penacony, those people might have exalted Sunday too much, only to have other factions pile additional charges onto him for "seducing the public."
Those factions didn't care about the truth—they only cared about how much influence or profit they could extract from Penacony.
"You're too polite, Miss Himeko."
Sol handed her a [Sparklence], smiling. "A small gift."
Inspired by the transformation hope had given him in dreams, he had a new idea.
Let Ultraman Tiga roam the streets everywhere; after all, his light was infinite. The more recognition this power of hope received, the steadier his path would be.
Better yet, he could scatter hope throughout the universe, learning from the original Tiga itself.
"Sorry." Himeko pushed the rod back lightly, speaking earnestly, "I attended the trial today purely out of justice. I had no intention of using it as leverage."
"It's not purely about this gift either," Sol said casually. "I once hitchhiked before coming to Penacony—consider this a little fare for the ride."
"Remember that Giant of Light? As long as you hold this [Sparklence] and shout the incantation, a duplicate of that giant will be summoned to protect your safety."
"Um… I'm not sure that's okay…"
Himeko hesitated, still slightly embarrassed to accept it.
Having witnessed the final battle, she knew it was an extraordinarily precious treasure. Even if the summoned giant couldn't instantly defeat an Emanator, its generosity alone would never be lacking.
Among the Ten Stonehearts, each person wielded only a tenth of an Emanator's power.
This [Sparklence] could be compared to the [Jade Abacus of Allying Oath] of the Xianzhou Luofu. The [Jade Abacus of Allying Oath] can mobilize the entire Xianzhou's strength, but this [Sparklence] had no usage limitations.
Having such a relic accompany her on the Trailblazing journey could avert countless crises ahead.
But nothing comes without merit; she didn't think the Astral Express alone deserved such a gift.
"There's nothing wrong with it," Sol said, placing the [Sparklence] firmly in Himeko's hands. "I want the light of hope to shine across the universe, and only the Astral Express can conveniently help with that."
"This rod contains information of light. Every time the train enters a new star system, this information resonates with local stars, leaving seeds."
"When needed, these seeds transform into giants to intervene and save. I believe no one traversing the galaxy like the Astral Express is better suited for this task."
From today onward, call him the Cosmic Police!
The light of hope responds to mortal wishes, manifesting to save those in peril.
To bear the mantle of hope is to shoulder corresponding responsibility.
To lift it and lay it down—such is the cycle of advancing strength.
"Then I shall shamelessly accept it." Himeko carefully stored the [Sparklence], bowing earnestly. "Thank you, Sol. You are the most honored friend of the Astral Express!"
The most suitable person for the Astral Express?
No—truly the most suitable would be the Interastral Peace Corporation!
If Sol had given this [Sparklence] to them, they would have used all their strength to carry it across every known star system.
This was the power to instantly defeat Emanators, and a token of Sol's friendship—certainly worth their utmost effort.
Spinning through the universe with this [Sparklence]—was it really that difficult?
The Astral Express' only advantage was being able to go where companies couldn't; compared to the sheer scale of these corporations, that wasn't much.
This was an extra favor from Sol, perhaps due to Stelle.
He looked at the red-haired beauty before him. "I hope my friends always stay safe too."
This familiar face—sooner or later, there would be knives.
And a few on the train would likely be involved as well.
He didn't know when he would draw them, but that was fine.
When facing danger, just transform into Ultraman Tiga and give the enemy a little shock of light!
"Mm, thank you for your blessing." Himeko's smile softened further. She looked at Sunday and Robin. "I should hurry back and share this good news with Welt and the others."
She gestured to Sol, then walked out holding the [Sparklence].
She recalled what Sol had said about the incantation, though he hadn't told her what the words were.
As she thought about it, the [Sparklence] in her hand transmitted a message.
[I, Guardian of New Eridu, transform into light!]
New Eridu… was that Sol's hometown?
And this slogan… was really a tongue-twister to say aloud.
Himeko spent a second deciding who would be most suitable to use it—and it was indeed only Stelle.
Only lively Stelle could passionately recite such an incantation.
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