"Then, come and protect this eternal paradise together with the heroes who saved us in the past."
Finally, after so long, it was the turn of these two people to talk face to face again.
"Histrum... Forget it, the complicated title of an artificial god created by countless people's wishes does not suit you.
Although I picked it up for you when I was reading online novels in the past, I still call you System. "
Although there has been no hesitation in the battle with New Hundred Realms, in fact Ash has always had hope in his heart. He hoped that there would be some mistakes, misunderstandings, or the possibility that He was actually being manipulated... The system that had been with him for so long so far was just part of a larger "system" or something.
Even if he knew this from Ashu, he could understand it, but he didn't want to believe it.
"I want to believe in you, to believe in the presence you were when you were with me."
So please tell me something unexpected. I want to confirm what you really think.
"This is how we finally found a way to live in a better world for everyone after spanning such a long time."
Then she folded her hands in front of her, and the pink-haired girl who always looked calm answered like this, completely opposite to the other face.
"The answer is still the same...
So can you be sure that the world obtained in this way will not spawn new wars? "
"Okay, remember you saw the first Paradigm City before? Everyone lives here happily." Histrum raised his hand in a certain direction, using the extinguished timer as a window behind him, so that he could see a corner of this small world that is constantly absorbing other people. "Now that city has been included, you can see it with your own eyes."
Indeed, Ash still remembers the place where Dust was defeated, and still remembers the people who lived here without any worries, and everyone was equally happy.
After being forced to come there, he could live happily there forgetting everything in the past.
"Ash, do you remember the many battles we have been watching."
After the emotional part for Ash is separated into "Ashu", the rest of the system's views are like this.
"Heroes, in order to protect their beloved homeland and to protect so many people... are not afraid of pain and death... even now they are still fighting."
What fascinates you is this shining mission of becoming "the sword and shield of those without power." And for me, who gathers my will as a victim, I feel the same way as I want to repay these heroes who have saved "me" countless times.
"However, such a will to continue fighting... will eventually bring disaster. Ash, think about it.
How many Rider worlds have we been to, how many Ultramans in parallel universes have we seen, and how many Pretty Cures have you encountered. But it's still not over, even in 2055... their existence is not over yet. "
"As long as someone needs it, a hero will appear no matter how many times. This never-ending will... will bring never-ending disasters..."
"So... I..."
"We must seal this planet and create a new world."
This is exactly what Wright said before: Mirai.
"Ash, look."
A belt that is exactly the same as Ash wearing "Ash Driver": "Dust Driver" is lying on Histrum's hand. The only difference is that the unrefined "Dark Echo" as the other half of the power source causes the Tatsumaki Device in the center to reversely rotate like a black hole, sucking in almost all the light.
This also explains why He let Wright choose to stop at the critical moment when he was about to be captured, because in fact, His plan had been completed earlier, but he just happened to see Ash coming and expected it to not be launched.
Next, just drive the force inside. This way, the barrier can be completely covered, and then the rest of the multi-dimensional world can be completely reset. All the hard work that has been passed down to this day can only be achieved by pressing a button.
"Destruction is the hope of getting back to where we started."
Taking the initiative to move towards Ash, the system brought this belt in front of him like a treasure.
"It is a challenge to the possibility of Mugen."
I hope you will identify with me again, join me, and walk with me, just like before.
The story that started with you will end with you. I hope that the honor of pressing this button can be given to you.
"Just like a person's soul will return to his hometown after death, and be born anew after washing away all sins and sorrows. So Ash, you don't have to worry about this at all."
Because all this is the normal development of life.
"..."
After hearing what He said so much, Ash thought that he would have a lot to say to Him.
The joy of reunion after a long absence, hatred for His betrayal, complaints about His ways, refutation and persuasion of His change of heart.
But when he actually came in front of Him, looking at His calm face with a hint of expectation, Ash found that he couldn't say anything.
Ash All I want now is to just put my hands on my belt.
"Ash, do you think...Mirai is, don't you need it?"
Seeing Ash's reaction, Histrum's face seemed to be reviving emotion, with a vague tendency to turn towards sadness.
"Have you forgotten the agreement between you and me?"
"You are the one who forgot the promise."
"Eh...?"
The sudden answer made Dust Driver, who was about to start the system in his hand, completely stunned.
"He will come here and appear before you wearing this belt.
It means that I have already made a decision. "
It seems that I am not the only fool who has some kind of hope and fantasy in his heart.
Ash Driver's Tatsumaki Device spun again in response to His hand, and Ash also took the initiative to take a step forward.
"This belt was given to me by you."
"Then I came and fulfilled the promise made at that time."
"I have decided that I will not leave the past behind. Let's settle it!"
Wright, who had been sitting on the ground without saying a word, was about to pounce on Rider, but he was still one step behind Ash!
Through Ashu, after all emotions were stripped away, the expression that existed only for the original goal showed a panicked look for the first time. He subconsciously grasped his hand and stepped back, but he only felt a flash in front of his eyes. The belt that determined the fate of the multi-dimensional world was already flying upwards when he came back to his senses!
"Bang!"
Including Wright, who attacked from behind. In order to stop Mysterious Four Ultras and at the same time engage in a fierce battle with Ash, he has now almost exhausted all his energy. Without even looking at him, his belt was kicked off his right foot and he fell to the ground with a roundhouse kick.
"Tap!"
Taking another step forward, everything reflected in the eyes of the two people who were almost touching each other was the figure of the other person.
Then Ash moved first.
Rider——
The scream of the open combat boots tearing through the space of light overwhelmed the explosion of energy. When surrounded by plasma sparks splashing from the gaps in the armor, Ash's right leg whirled up in an arc that was almost like a storm.
Histrum raised his hand at the same time. He raised his head and stared at "Dust Driver" flying against gravity, and then looked at Ash who raised his leg to kick. The bangs on his forehead were blown up by the hot air from the flames in front of him, and he showed his ruthless face as if he wanted to do something.
But the raised hands eventually dropped naturally.
"Kick."
In the dull sound that is no longer full of blood, in the direct kick filled with flames.
It passed through the girl's body easily.
To be honest, it felt like Dark Echo's cohesion had reached its peak. When he even screamed with joy, Mysterious Four Ultras realized that he was still a step too late and almost suffered a cardiac arrest.
But it's okay that it took so long. Even a few robots and a few embarrassed Kamen Rider broke through the powerful enemy and broke into this core area, but they still didn't see the opponent wave their big hand, seize the entire multiverse, and instantly refine it to create a "GG" bad ending.
"It seems that Ash finally succeeded in doing it."
He is still the kid who only makes people worry at critical moments.
"But, no matter how bad the system is, it is his most important thing..." At this time, the conversation was finally over. Even though everyone was tired and still worried, among the Pretty Cure, the girl with a slightly dim golden ponytail on her back took the initiative to suggest to them. "Well, is Ash okay... No, can we go directly to see him? I'm worried about Ash's current condition!"
In order to save the world, it's not impossible for them to guess what Ash might have done. That's why they have to support him when he is sad - this is the responsibility of a lover!
Seeing how anxious and positive they were, even though they were all very old, a few of them were willing to do some good deeds that were beautiful to adults.
"I know, then leave the rest to us."
After seeing them also fly into the timer window, Ultraman King covered the unresponsive Wright with his cloak, and then came to the dark tower with the other three to release his legendary power.
Based on the past experience of integrating and repairing the entire universe, Ultraman King is now ready to repeat the same trick. With the help of the other three, it is integrated with Dark Echo, and then the power of light is used to kill it bit by bit and render it harmless.
"Although it takes a lot of time, this is also the safest -" Ultraman King, who was resolutely ready to sacrifice his life and was about to start the fusion with help, was stunned. This Dark Echo is actually resisting him, as if... it has been controlled by something?
The next moment! The huge fists that deformed and expanded from the dark tower came out of nowhere in a way that no one had imagined, and they clenched their heavy fists and aimed at them!
One punch knocked over Legend and Saga, who had their hands open, and then another punch knocked Ultraman King and Noa away without any resistance!
Chapter 295 Dast
The small firelight lingering on the face illuminated half of Histrum's face, which was still too calm to look like facing death.
"Why did you suddenly turn away at the end?"
The leg that kicked "Dust Driver" away was slowly retracted by Ash from his face, and the flames on it were easily extinguished by the palm of his hand.
"My goal has never been to kill your system..."
After taking off Rider's helmet with its tentacles swaying, Ash once again stared at the golden eyes facing each other with those black pupils.
Theoretically, He is now just an existence similar to a response robot AI to complete his goals, but Ash still chooses to look into His eyes like this because he believes that only such words can reach the soul directly.
"System, you said that among the countless wishes that gave you birth, you also wanted to repay the hero, so let me ask you a question.
Does a hero already bear the fate of being a hero the moment he is born? "
The answer is: no.
When a hero is born, he may indeed have similar past life karma.
But what truly makes a hero a hero is what he does, the result that is engraved in the memory of the world.
What determined that action was the hero's oath.
When heroes swear an oath to their own imperfect justice, they begin to embark on this road to beauty.
That road was filled with rumbling storms blown by strong winds.
Even if we work hard and are dripping with blood, we must grit our teeth and move forward.
When choosing that magnificent and tragic path, the hero will inevitably encounter the reason that makes him so determined.
"If you really want to say that you made all these plans for the sake of heroes!"
This is the shining Hero you and I see! Not that you want to put it in a barrier, like the animals used for display behind a museum window!
"Then, destroying this plan is also the joint decision of all the heroes who are fighting on the earth now!"
"..."
Histrum, who closed his eyes, also remained silent.
"... Looking back, not only the days we spent together, but also the heart and determination shown by humans. Do we really need to be protected as such weak beings?
For this reason, is it really okay for even Mirai to sail in the prescribed direction according to God's will? Why do you want to protect such a Mirai, and why do you abandon your own Mirai choice to take on the mission alone? "
"Ash, aren't you the same in this regard?"
The man reflected in the golden eyes, where the soul is flowing, is still exactly the same in appearance as the young man when he set out. But when we met again, he always felt that something was different.
"In order to pursue the sparkle you want, you abandoned your own Mirai..."
"However, I have made many friends through this, and I have even fallen in love with some of them who are willing to love me in the same way. Even if you say that the continuous heroic history will really bring about how hard it is." If everything I have done so far has been a test. "But instead of escaping, everyone wants to choose to face it."
This is everyone's answer, conveyed by Ash.
"Do you want to say that this approach is just an escape?"
After finally getting up from the ground, Wright, who was even weaker, stood behind Histrum again, but this time he seemed to have noticed something, and even his eyes began to look to the other side involuntarily.
Someone wants to come in...? Ash is your person again?
"That's right, humans don't need overprotective patron saints. This has been proven countless times in the world you and I have seen so far."
"Uh-!"
The dazzling red light symbolizing instability flashed continuously on the indicator lights of both ears, and Histrum's always calm face suddenly started to struggle visible to the naked eye.
"And now I have a new Mirai that I want to create with her."
"Ugh... ah!"