At the headquarters of the Space Garrison, Ultraman led Yuzhou and Cain into the reception hall.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, Cain had Guardie revert to his small dog form, resting quietly in the palm of his hand.
As the three entered the reception hall together, they naturally drew the attention of other Space Garrison members.
However, everyone was busy with their respective duties, with no intention of stopping to chat.
Seated across from Ultraman, Yuzhou spoke first:
"Ultraman, I'm actually quite interested in the history of the Land of Light. Would you mind telling me about it?"
"The history of the Land of Light? Of course."
Ultraman nodded and responded.
Yuzhou's curiosity about history stemmed mainly from the Plasma Spark.
From the records and storylines he had studied, the Plasma Spark of the Land of Light was developed and manufactured by its scientists.
In particular, a scene from Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends, where the entire population evolved under the influence of the Plasma Spark, had left a deep impression on him.
Ultraman pondered for a moment, sort out his thoughts, then began to explain:
"The inhabitants of the Land of Light were originally a race very similar to humans on Earth."
"And in this star system, there was once a sun much like Earth's."
"But one day, that sun was destroyed."
"The entire planet fell into darkness. After that, our scientists developed an artificial sun—the Plasma Spark."
"However, under the influence of the Plasma Spark's light energy, the people of the planet underwent evolution."
"And that is how the Ultramen of the Land of Light were born."
After listening to Ultraman's explanation, both Yuzhou and Cain fell into thought.
What occupied Cain's mind was the realization that the Giants of Light of the Land of Light were not born as such—they were the result of evolution from planetary humans.
Yet this raised another question.
Thirty million years ago, wasn't this planet supposed to be uninhabited?
How had it later become home to an entire population of humans?
As for Yuzhou, his thoughts focused on a different issue altogether.
Before evolving, where had the humans of the Land of Light originally come from?
"I'd like to ask something further," Yuzhou said.
"Before becoming Ultramen, where did the residents of the Land of Light originate from?"
"Did they gradually evolve into humans, or was it something else…?"
Since the question was on his mind, Yuzhou asked it directly.
"The origin of the humans of the Land of Light…"
Ultraman thought for a moment, then said:
"Actually, I'm not entirely sure either. I only know that our ancestors migrated here from another place."
"Migration?"
Yuzhou paused slightly upon hearing that word.
"If you want to know more," Ultraman continued,
"I can take you to meet Princess Yullian. As a member of the royal family of the Land of Light, she knows far more about its history."
Seeing Yuzhou's puzzled expression, Ultraman made the suggestion.
"That would be a great help."
Yuzhou did not refuse. Since he had already begun exploring the history of the Land of Light, there was no reason to stop halfway.
"What are you all discussing so intently?"
At that moment, a silver-and-red Ultraman walked into the reception hall.
Upon seeing Yuzhou, he exclaimed in surprise:
"Isn't that Tiga?!"
"It's me. Hello, Ultraman Eighty."
Yuzhou turned around and saw that it was indeed Ultraman Eighty. As a member of the Space Garrison, it was perfectly natural for him to be there.
"Perfect timing, Eighty," Ultraman said.
"Could you take Tiga and the others to see Princess Yullian? Tiga wants to learn about the history of the Land of Light, and Princess Yullian would know more."
"Of course!"
Eighty nodded, indicating that he would handle it.
"Then we'll be leaving first, Ultraman."
Yuzhou stood up with Cain and followed Eighty.
"Yes. Goodbye."
Ultraman gave Yuzhou an Ultra nod in farewell.
Leaving the Space Garrison headquarters, Yuzhou and Cain followed Ultraman Eighty onward.
Soon, they arrived at a palace they had never visited before.
A Crystal Palace, far larger in scale than the one built on R'lyeh.
"This is where the royal family of the Land of Light resides,"
Eighty explained to Yuzhou.
"I'll contact Princess Yullian and ask her to come out."
"Alright, thank you."
Yuzhou and Cain nodded.
Princess Yullian was a true royal of the Land of Light.
Yuzhou only knew a little about the royal family.
Since Princess Yullian existed, it was natural that there would also be princes, kings, and other royal members.
One thing Yuzhou did know, however, was that Yullian was not the daughter of the King of Ultra.
In fact, the King of Ultra was not originally from the Land of Light either—the title of "King" was more an honorific.
Much like how Father of Ultra, originally named Ken, earned his title through achievement, and how Marie became Mother of Ultra as a result.
These were honorary titles.
If Belial had defeated the invading Alien Empera and gone on to achieve great deeds, the title of Father of Ultra would have belonged to him instead.
Princess Yullian was different.
She was a true royal of the Land of Light.
Behind her, there should exist an entire lineage of royal family members.
After sending an Ultra Sign to Yullian, Ultraman Eighty departed.
Not long after, Yullian flew out from within the palace.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Tiga!"
Upon seeing Yuzhou, Yullian landed quickly and walked forward.
"It's no problem, Princess Yullian," Yuzhou replied.
"We'll be relying on you to help clear up our doubts."
"Yes. Eighty already explained everything in the Ultra Sign. Come inside—I'll tell you more about our history."
It had to be said—there were many kind-hearted Ultramen in the Land of Light.
Even without having met Yuzhou before, Yullian trusted him.
Of course, that trust was likely aided by Eighty's introduction.
Inside the palace, they sat down in a luxurious reception hall, each taking a crystal seat.
"What we want to know," Yuzhou said directly,
"is where the ancient ancestors of the Land of Light originally came from."
"In truth," Yullian said as she looked at Yuzhou and Cain,
"it's something you're already very familiar with."
"The ancestors of the Land of Light came from Earth."
"Earth?!"
Yuzhou and Cain were both stunned and immediately asked:
"You mean the Earth of this universe?!"
"Yes. That's correct," Yullian continued.
"The Earth of this universe—Earth as it was thirty million years ago."
"Thirty million years ago?!?!"
Yuzhou and Cain exchanged looks, completely shaken by the revelation.