I'm in another world, and I start out transformed into Lancelot.

The music and the deafening explosion both fell silent at the same time.

Only a deep echo remained, and the slowly falling, scorching ashes silently proclaimed the final victory.

The three Ultramen slowly lowered their arms that had been releasing beams of light, and the color timers on their chests flashed rapidly, indicating the enormous exhaustion they had expended.

Chapter 99 Borrowed power always has to be repaid, and the power of a goddess is no exception.

They stared at the epicenter of the explosion, then simultaneously turned their gaze to the edge of the battlefield.

The tiny soybean ball had quietly retracted into the speaker projection.

Just as the three giants' attention was drawn to the explosion, it resembled a top agent who had completed a mission.

With a whoosh, it transformed into a blurry yellow streak and made its escape!

"Hey! Wait!" Zero was the first to react, turning sharply towards the direction where the soybean ball had disappeared.

All the doubts I had about the mysterious music and the confusion about this "outrageous" way of providing support vanished at that moment.

Only one strong and pure thought remained: "Could you copy the music for me?"

But the little yellow dot disappeared completely, leaving not even a trace.

Only three giants of light remained, having just experienced a fierce battle, executed a beautiful teamwork, and were enjoying the afterglow of victory.

The air suddenly became quiet, with only the crackling of distant flames echoing in the distance.

Zeta looked at Zero cautiously, her tone tinged with curiosity: "Zero Show? Was that the music you wanted just now?"

Geed also silently turned his head and quietly gazed at Zero with an extremely subtle look.

"Hmph! Never mind!" Zero turned his head away stiffly and crossed his arms.

All Zeta and Geed were left with was a cold, hard profile and a muffled response.

But Zeta swore he thought he saw his master's signature silver head crest twitch very slightly.

It was like being gently tapped by an invisible "awkwardness".

While the taste of victory is sweet, sometimes it is mixed with a little regret that is not in line with the plan.

Since Zeta and Geed couldn't maintain their transformations on Earth for too long, they deliberately chose a deserted corner to start their conversation.

Zero was clearly in a great mood, his voice filled with undisguised joy and laughter.

No wonder, given that a spectacular debut for Earth has just ended.

Furthermore, after personally confirming that his disciple, who often caused him so much worry, had actually found a reliable and passionate human form like Haruki.

Now, he could confidently entrust Zeta with the task of recovering the Ultra Badges that had fallen to Earth and protecting the planet.

The three were relaxing and enjoying the afterglow of the battle when a crisp, clear sound of high heels clicking on the ground suddenly rang out from behind them.

"Ta, ta, ta."

Xiao Lu and Yao Hui's bodies tensed up almost instinctively, putting them into a state of alert.

But when they saw the figure emerging from the shadows, the two relaxed and showed the ease of meeting an acquaintance.

"Who are you?" Zero reacted even faster, almost the instant his voice rang out.

His enormous blue hand was already in an undeniably protective stance, completely shielding Riku and Haruki behind him.

The sharp headlights locked onto the newcomer, their light scrutinizing him.

"Don't worry, Zero." Xiao Lu gently patted the huge finger that was lying in front of him, his tone reassuring with a smile, "It's one of our own."

“That’s right!” Yaohui’s voice followed immediately, his eyes shining with undisguised trust.

“Master Zero!” he casually addressed Zeta, “and this is our partner from the Armory—Dr. Rose!”

"She helped us so much!" Yao Hui gestured vigorously, as if he wanted to pour out all of the doctor's achievements at once.

Zero didn't care about the little blunder in addressing Haruki; his attention was more drawn to the elegant blonde woman walking towards him.

His sharp gaze swept across the area, catching glimpses of a few wisps of pale blue light particles at her feet that had not yet completely dissipated and quietly disappeared into the air.

"Oh? Haruki's partner?" Zero lowered his guarded arm and introduced himself naturally.

"Nice to meet you, I am Ultramanzero," he said, adopting a more internationally recognized title.

However, the reaction of "Dr. Rose" before him after Zero finished speaking was beyond his expectations.

Her gaze seemed glued to him, her icy blue eyes unblinking, focused as if a precision instrument were scanning a specimen.

The gaze first swept over the solid energy core on his chest, then over the smooth silver shoulder armor, and finally seemed to linger on the pair of sharp ice axes above his head.

The look in his eyes was less like the excitement of meeting an idol for the first time, and more like that of a top mechanic seeing an extremely complex and exquisite design prototype.

It is filled with a pure, vigorous, and even somewhat "dangerous" thirst for knowledge.

Zero felt inexplicably uncomfortable under that intensely "scientific pressure" gaze.

Almost reflexively, the voice of a blue-skinned demon (Hikari) calling him over to draw out the light particles echoed in his mind.

How could this be? This is Earth! He instinctively shook his head, banishing those terrifying thoughts.

The young hero habitually rubbed the sharp edge of the ice axe on his forehead with his thumb knuckle, and his signature confidence and lightness returned to his tone.

"Well, you're so engrossed on our first meeting. But let's be honest, if you fall for me, you'll suffer quite a bit."

Rose couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at Zero's signature arrogant demeanor.

"So you're Zero." Her voice was light and cheerful, with a slight upward inflection at the end, as if confirming an interesting character she had been looking forward to.

Then, she changed the subject, a sly smile playing on her lips, carrying a hint of debt collection:

"Speaking of which, young master... have you collected all seven fragments of stellar core remnants from the birth of the universe?"

Zero paused for a moment, then subconsciously repeated the word "ember" as his mind raced.

A corner of my memory was instantly illuminated—that mysterious being named Ereshkigal, who fought alongside me in the universe.

And that "sky-high bill" etched into the soul (and the Plasma Spark Tower core log)!

"Embers?" Zero's arrogance and confusion quickly faded, and his eyes widened suddenly.

"Could it be that you are?!" He looked at Rose in surprise, and the rest of the guess was obvious.

Rose stepped forward gracefully, extending her slender, white hand with an elegant gesture, as if she were accepting a gift rather than demanding a debt.

Her smile deepened and sweetened, carrying an undeniable air of self-assurance:

“Bingo~ That’s right!” She confirmed Zero’s guess. “It was the goddess who sent me to collect the debt from you.”

"So, Mr. Ultraman Zero, is it convenient to pay the bill now?"

Her outstretched hand, palm up, swayed slightly, silently reminding everyone—"Hand over the stuff."

Chapter 100 Are you guys here on Earth just to eat?

"It's okay, it's okay."

Zero stroked the Paragi bracelet on his wrist, his tone tinged with conflict.

"However, without a container, it might..."

Even the embers of a star still pose a radiation hazard to humans.

"A container?" Dr. Rose's smile remained unchanged, instead revealing a sense of expected composure.

Those icy blue eyes seemed to pierce through the cold metal shell of the Paraji bracelet, staring directly into the fiery energy hidden within.

"The goddess foresaw this long ago, young master~"

She gracefully withdrew her gesture of asking for something, and instead took an item from the inside pocket of the lab coat.

It was a cube-shaped crystal slightly smaller than a fist, with a deep indigo blue color and its surface engraved with intricate and complex runes.

It emits extremely faint yet exceptionally pure energy fluctuations, like the most distant and tranquil starlight in the night sky.

Unlike the sharp blue light of Hikari technology that Zero was familiar with, this light was softer, carrying a deep and distant divine aura.

"Here, this is the Stardust Box specially crafted by the Goddess."

Dr. Rose spoke in a light tone, with a hint of boasting about her masterpiece, as she lightly touched the crystal surface with her fingertip.

"It can perfectly shield your little ones from heat and radiation, ensuring their safety on our lovely planet."

Zero's gaze lingered on the peculiar cube for a few seconds.

As an experienced space warrior, he could clearly sense what kind of space technology was inside that small box.

Its level of sophistication far surpasses that of conventional dimensional confinement devices he commonly encounters; it is by no means a creation of an ordinary civilization.

As expected of a god from Earth...

Whether it's its formidable power in space battles or the ease with which it can be produced.

"Hmph, you've prepared quite thoroughly." Zero snorted lightly, his tone still carrying the arrogance unique to young heroes.

He raised the arm adorned with the Paraji bracelet. The surface of the silver bracelet shimmered, and its core glowed faintly.

Yaohui and Xiaolu couldn't help but hold their breath, very curious about what the so-called "remnants of a star's core left over from the birth of the universe" looked like.

Zero tapped the center of the Paragi bracelet a few times with his fingertips, as if he were operating an invisible, complex interface.

Then, the core of the bracelet shone brightly, and seven dazzling threads of light, radiating terrifying energy, slowly appeared.

They appeared unusually stable under Zero's control, but the surrounding air began to distort to a degree visible to the naked eye.

The dust in the distance was swept away by an invisible force, and even the ground seemed to tremble slightly.

Zeta let out a surprised gasp inside Haruki's body: "Wow! What amazing energy! Nishiki's control is incredible!"

Dr. Rose's smile deepened, and her eyes burned with an unprecedented intensity of pure research desire:

"This is it! Pure, uncontaminated remnants of the flame of creation... a truly breathtaking specimen."

She stepped forward without hesitation and held up the indigo cube in front of the seven rays of light.

The runes on the cube suddenly lit up, transforming into a portal of a gentle yet incredibly resilient invisible force field.

"Come on, little ones~ it's time to go home," Dr. Rose whispered, as if coaxing lost children.

As if drawn by the box, the seven rays of light joyfully plunged into the runic portal at the center of the cube after Zero released his telekinetic control.

Inside the indigo cube, it was as if seven miniature supernovae had been ignited in an instant.

The most dazzling colors surged and merged intensely within a small space, emitting a silent hum.

The entire cube seemed to possess a living heart, radiating dazzling light.

But that frenzied energy was firmly confined within that small space, without leaking out in the slightest.

The surrounding air quickly returned to calm, as if the terrifying energy surge just moments before was merely an illusion.

Dr. Rose examined the shimmering "Stardust Box" in her hand with satisfaction, as if admiring a priceless treasure.

Feel the perfectly functioning force field inside the box and the seven surging yet completely tamed sources of intense heat.

"Perfect!" she exclaimed, carefully putting the cube back into her coat pocket.

“In that case, Uruto Laman Zero~” Dr. Rose looked at Zero again, spreading her hands with a beaming smile.

"We're even now. The goddess is very satisfied with your cooperative spirit."

Zero crossed his arms and turned his head away from Rose's all-seeing gaze:

"Hmph, paying back debts is a matter of course. This young master doesn't like owing favors."

"Since you can handle it yourselves, that's for the best." Although the tone was awkward, the wariness had clearly eased considerably as the debt was paid off.

“Then, my mission is complete.” Dr. Rose turned her gaze to Riku and Haruki.

The fervor for scientific research on her face faded, and she reverted to being the capable and elegant "ordinary" technology advisor at the armory.

“Riku, Haruki, and Mr. Zero,” her tone became light and cheerful, “now that we’ve finished our business, shall we head back to the armory together?”

"The lavish meal you promised before you were arrested is stored in a temperature-controlled system; it's perfect for you to enjoy now that you're back!"