Even as Infinite Phoenix Mebius and Shining Emperor Geed's combined assault grievously wounded the Final Angel and stripped it of its ability to heal itself-
High in the sky, Shining Zero stood tall, bearing the light of hope of all humanity.
The golden wings spread behind him like clouds draping the heavens slowly folded inward, wrapping him in sacred radiance.
His heart surging, Zero cried out:
"Let's go, Shinji!"
"Time to show that bastard our light!"
"Together, Zero!"
Surrounded by light, their hearts all but became one.
Wrapped in his wings high above, Zero unleashed an immense burst of golden light particles from the Palaj Bracelet.
Hummm-!
The light poured out like spilled mercury, instantly flowing over Zero's entire body. His Shining Form emerged once more!
Then the Palaj Bracelet itself dissolved into golden light particles, and several pieces of Paraji armor appeared above Zero's head.
As Zero gathered his power with a low roar, the Paraghi Shield snapped into place around his body.
These were no mere armor components, but countless patterns of light imbued with the laws of spacetime and humanity's radiance. They intertwined, extended, and solidified, instantly forming a suit of resplendent armor over Shining Zero's body, more magnificent and sacred than the Ultimate Armor.
Every plate was inscribed with runes of hope, and every edge shimmered with the awe-inspiring light of judgment.
Unlike before, golden light now surrounded Zero in place of the original silvery-white radiance.
"Hah!"
Zero flung his arms wide, and six pairs of magnificent wings of light unfurled fully behind him!
Here, embraced by wings of light and crowned by Paraji, Shining Ultimate Radiance Shining Zero completed his final ascension!
He did not rush to attack. The folded wings behind him fluttered gently, carrying him slowly toward the ground like a descending god.