"But if everyone were to evolve into giants of light with such enormous bodies, this planet would be crushed by sheer overcrowding."
"The reduction in population, therefore, resulted in a relatively suitable number of inhabitants."
"We immediately assembled the newly evolved warriors of light and wiped out the invading Baltans. After resolving this crisis, we began rebuilding."
"Towering structures rose from the ground one after another. In order to safeguard peace in the universe, we established the Space Garrison."
At this point, Yaji fell silent.
The history of the Land of Light had, in essence, been fully recounted.
After listening, Yuzhou nodded. Compared to the Land of Light in another universe, this history was indeed somewhat different.
For example, events such as the invasion of Alien Empera and the Great Ultra War had never occurred here.
The Space Garrison had been established directly from the outset.
"Then… what about the Ultra King?"
Yuzhou suddenly asked.
As one of the mysterious Four Legendary Ultras, the Ultra King was an existence of extraordinary power within the universe.
Did that mean there were multiple Ultra Kings as well?
Just like the Land of Light in the parallel world that Tartarus had visited—there should also be an Ultra King there.
"The Ultra King," Yaji replied, "Pico is not one of our people. He is an extraterrestrial. However, after the Baltans invaded us, he drove them back with overwhelming power." (T/S: Ultra King name is Pico)
"At the time, everyone had only just become Giants of Light, and our strength was still limited. Without Pico, we might have had to endure a brutal battle."
"After the Land of Light was successfully established, we conferred upon him the title of Ultra King."
"So that's how it is."
Yuzhou nodded, indicating his understanding.
It seemed that even Yaji himself was not particularly clear about the true origins of the Ultra King.
"According to what I know," Yaji added after some thought, "Pico had already been a Giant of Light forty thousand years before the Giants of Light appeared in the Land of Light."
"What a mysterious Ultraman," Yuzhou could not help but remark.
Perhaps this was what it meant to be a true powerhouse.
Unknown identity. Unknown limits. Unknown origins.
Yet overwhelmingly powerful—so powerful that, in Geed, he could even merge with the universe itself to repair it.
Aside from recounting these matters, Yaji also asked Cain about the fate of Cain's ark after their separation.
After all, they had once been compatriots; it was only natural to care.
However, Yaji and the royal lineage of the Land of Light had no intention of returning to the Earth-like planet with Cain.
They had developed exceptionally well in the Land of Light—becoming Giants of Light and even members of the royal family. There was no reason for them to abandon all of that and leave.
Cain never intended to persuade them otherwise. Instead, he suggested that the two planets maintain frequent contact.
Once a subordinate, now the ruler of a planet—Cain could not help but sigh at the passage of time.
…
After escorting Cain and Gadi back to the Earth-like planet, Yuzhou departed.
As for how Yuzare would react after learning the truth about the Land of Light, that remained unknown.
Upon returning to his own world, Yuzhou took out a string of spatial rings and handed them to Belial.
They were filled with construction crystals obtained from the Land of Light.
"You went to the Land of Light?"
Belial was visibly surprised after checking the contents of the rings.
"I did—but not the one from your world. It was from another universe."
Yuzhou answered honestly.
"I see."
Belial understood the concept of parallel universes and did not ask further questions. Instead, he held the rings and began considering how to construct the Space Garrison base.
"I'll go to the Moon."
After some thought, Belial decided to build the base there.
The Moon offered vast space, freedom of construction, and close proximity to Earth—ideal for rapid support.
"That works."
Yuzhou nodded, leaving the decision entirely to Belial.
As the captain of the new Space Garrison, Belial had full authority. Yuzhou's role was simply to supply equipment and materials.
In addition to the high-tech equipment and crystals from the Land of Light, Yuzhou also purchased a new spaceship on the Earth-like planet.
This time, it was a larger model.
It featured a more advanced AI, broader and more comfortable living space, higher speed, stronger offensive capabilities, and even spatial-jumping technology.
"The next traversal should also be prepared for."
The spatial vortex remained unchanged—still activating once per month.
The little girl was still repairing spacetime rifts, and the monsters in this world had not yet been fully cleared.
Therefore, unless something unexpected happened, the next traversal would likely still lead to an Ultraman world.
It was just unclear which one.
Before traversing again, Yuzhou asked Daigo and the others whether anyone wished to return.
After nearly a month in this world, Daigo thought it over and decided to return to Rena.
Yuzhou then contacted Charija again to reserve the suitcase.
As usual, each traversal would only consume one hour of real-world time.
Yuzhou promised that after borrowing the hour, he would return the suitcase and prepare a feast for Charija.
Naturally, Charija was delighted, even asking whether he could borrow it for an extra hour just to get another meal.
"Next time."
Yuzhou was speechless at Charija's gluttony. Borrowing the suitcase was merely for convenience during world traversal, and he might not even need the full hour.
…
"Satellite monitoring has detected an Ultraman appearing on the Moon!"
In the Global United Conference Hall, representatives from various countries convened once again due to this news.
If it had been any other Ultraman, it might not have caused such alarm.
But the one appearing on the Moon was Belial.
Even though he had reverted to his original appearance, the delegates could not help but remain vigilant.
After all, when he was still known as 'Old Black', he was anything but benevolent.
"According to reports, Belial has appeared on the Moon and placed a large number of pale green crystals there."
The representative from England studied the blurry satellite images on the screen, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
"What is the origin of those crystals?"
The representative from the Cold Nation also stared at the screen in confusion—then suddenly spoke up:
"These appear to be crystals excavated from our Cold Nation. I think we should demand them back from Belial!"
"Go ahead."
The representative from Huaxia looked at him with exasperation.
"As long as you can get them back, I'll acknowledge that the universe belongs to your Cold Nation."
The representatives: "…"
"Since the Cold Nation representative claims they originated from their country, then this mission should be assigned to the Cold Nation!"
The representative from America—whether genuinely foolish or merely pretending—addressed the assembly.
"I have no objections."
"Neither do I."
"You go ahead."
"I agree."
"…."
One after another, the representatives voiced their agreement, unanimously deciding to send the Cold Nation to the Moon—to demand the crystals back from Belial.