Summoned from another world, the hero is Ultraman Zeta.

The perseverance of a young child has turned his wish into a legend that will be passed down through the ages.

Now, old and frail, she is no longer in the prime of her life and has lost her former innocence and naivety.

They endured all hardships and indulged in deceit, all for the sake of fulfilling that promise that would transcend the unknown years.

To meet one’s dearest friend again.

In the face of the apocalypse, within the realm of the mind, the present-day phantom beast sees its younger self, and the two generations of Stardew achieve a spiritual reunion here.

"Is it really worth sticking to a fictional legend for a lifetime? Don't you ever regret making the wrong decision?" (Big Stardew)

"A long time passed, and when I came to my senses, I had even forgotten my regret." —Little Stardew

"However, I still remember that miraculous encounter of fate, which strengthened my determination to pursue happiness throughout my life."

As for the reason, I can't say for sure, maybe it's just because—

"My favorite character is Ultraman."

XX

Amidst natural disasters and chaos, a halo of hope shines above the only legendary ruin, bringing hope to the world.

With everyone's attention focused on it, responding to the calls of partners and all living beings, it transcends time and space to return to this starting point and usher in the final moment.

The familiar voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth, bringing tears to the eyes of hopeful beings, not only Yaohui, but also everyone who firmly believed in the light until the very end.

Watching that gradually appearing figure, full of strength and tenderness, sweeping away all gloom and fear, it was as if I had traveled back in time to the first time we met.

"Please! Shout my name loudly!"

"Ultraman Zeta!"

When radiance descends upon the world, evil spirits flee in terror. The halo that embodies people's will and hope brings back everyone's best friend, the brave warrior who belongs to the whole world.

A dazzling Z-shaped crystal, radiating a brilliant blue light, descends from the sky, accompanied by flowing iridescent light, bringing a hero from another world to fulfill the wishes of suffering beings.

Ultraman Zeta has officially returned, hovering above the mountaintop, wielding memories and power that transcend time and space.

“You’re finally back, Zeta.”

Yaohui, Sean, and Zhaoyu gathered together, gazing at Zeta in the sky with satisfaction. Their previous efforts had been rewarded in the most worthwhile way.

"Welcome back, my friend."

Stardew remembered that halo, that beam of light, just like when the hero left.

The opening of the portal connects two closely intertwined worlds, bringing back Stardew's forgotten memories and allowing her to relive the legendary story that changed her destiny.

"The story that began with me will also come to an end because of me."

"I will grant your wish, just as you once helped me achieve mine."

The power that everyone had been waiting for reached its peak at this moment, blooming a sunflower centered on Zeta, illuminating the entire area, restoring the land from the threat of destruction, and allowing light to stand tall without fear of darkness and danger.

Ultraman Zeta has undergone a complete transformation, with the Hyperdimensional Aura descending and merging with Zeta, continuing the story of two generations of heroes and uniting them in one.

The Light Magic Stones shine and advance, the Zeta Ascension Device bursts forth with boundless life force, and the Courageous Pure Crystal combines the dual power of the Light Warrior and the Legendary Beast. Every friend of the Warrior is now a protagonist in the legend.

"Oh, that's great. It's just a pity I'm not included in the game."

Luo Yi, inside the hero monster's body, said enviously, "The entire hero's side has been enhanced, even the phantom beast Star Dew has been buffed by Zeta's radiance, but I haven't received anything."

"Well, it's the end of the stage play anyway. Since I can't make a grand entrance, I'll make my exit in the most dignified way."

The brave monster roared with power. Luo Yi knew exactly what level of combat strength Zeta, who was now shining brightly, had. He unleashed his anti-dimensional breath attack, heading straight for Zeta, not caring about making things worse.

Luo Yi turned the ending upside down, and only a dazzling return gift was worthy of his exit.

"You should find another opponent, Luo Yi. I'd be happy to send you off the field."

The brilliance of Gamma Future's stars blocked all the anti-dimensional breath, and the born hero once again shone brightly.

Each of the companions protected by Zeta Nova Flash can obtain Zeta's power, and Il-hyun also joins the battle as he returns.

"Oh, a hero chosen by the life force? You are indeed an interesting opponent."

"As a child who has been noticed by the mythical beasts, I am very interested to know how far you have grown."

Both Yixuan and Luo Yi found opponents who greatly boosted their fighting spirit. They both wanted to use their own methods to test the strength of their opponents and whether they could shoulder the mission of being born extraordinary.

Zeta, Stardew, a karmic connection spanning two eras, enduring hundreds of years of waiting and oblivion.

When they meet again, Zeta and Stardew are of one mind; they know what kind of ending they are waiting for.

The life force and the death force merge within Ultraman Zeta, and the Lord of Courage and Righteousness descends upon the world once more, becoming the strongest form that saved his friends.

The power of the Ultra Medal was released within Stardew's body through the Courage Crystal, gathering the brilliance of Zeta's full form, allowing Stardew to truly experience what it feels like to become an Ultraman.

The appearance of the Courageous Ruler and the Phantom Ultraman, their eye contact, brought the apocalypse to a halt. The entire planet seemed to be waiting in silence, not wanting to disturb the reunion of the two chosen ones.

“I’m back, Stardew.”

"I know, I know you will come back, hero. My friend, you have never left me."

Time is merciless. After enduring the torment of the long years, Stardew's soul has long since dwindled to a mere wisp. Only her unwavering commitment to her wish has allowed her to survive until now.

But the feelings remain. Stardew recalls the time she spent with Zeta. She can clearly remember every word they said to each other, every time they went together, all the care he showed her, and all the emotions she felt for him.

Xinglu smiled, a smile that was incredibly radiant, as if no one in the world could be happier than she was right now.

This radiance is my favorite outfit. If I can say goodbye to my friends in my most beautiful form, what is there to fear about death?

No words or actions were needed; their feelings were already clear to each other. Zeta knew exactly what kind of ending Stardew wanted.

Sean, Zhaoyu, and Yaohui simultaneously received the light energy transmission from Zeta, the Lord of Courage and Righteousness, which ignited their indomitable fighting spirit, causing them to reappear in the form of giants of light.

Luo Yi and Yi Xuan, who were locked in a tangled struggle, both backed down. Now was the time for them to reunite with their companions, and their rivalry still had a chance to continue.

AlphaShaun makes his silver-shimmering entrance, embodying both courage and sharpness—the perfect shield and blade.

Zhao Yu's charge unfurled her radiant cloak; kindness was her foundation, and resilience was her strength.

Gamma Ilhyun's entire body resonates with unwavering hope and indomitable fighting spirit, all for love and peace.

Delta's radiance adorns the golden storm, justice endures, and an indomitable will points the finger at world injustice.

The mythical beast also displays its mystery; it has a thorough understanding of the elements of the world, and life and death are its lifelong companions.

The reimagined mythical beasts are invited as special guests before the curtain falls; only a grand and spectacular scene can do justice to the final dance of a legendary life.

Tyrant, the tyrant monster, swung his cruel spikes, and EX Red King stomped out, detonating the volcano.

The brave monster stared ahead, its eyes filled with excitement. Galactron, fully armed, activated and locked onto the core of the Golden Storm.

"In this world, let us once again sing the legend of the heroes!"

Stardew's exhilarating shout ignited the final battle. Phantom Ultraman and Brave Ruler simultaneously unleashed their dazzling auras, knowing that only by giving their all could they best present the opponent with a truly satisfying gift.

AlphaShaun, wielding the Zeta Riser, dodged Tyrant's scythe swing, closed the distance to charge the Riser, and unleashed a blazing burst of sparks.

Zhao Yu, gripping the Zeta Gun Bow, met EX Red King's heavy punch head-on. Both retreated to regroup. Zhao Yu drew a Z-shaped fiery trajectory, while EX Red King expanded his arm until it burst. Both were determined to crush each other with sheer power.

The Brave Monster and Gamma Ichiro spun back and forth in the air, both being masters of world magic at full power, unleashing a hail of bullets in an instant.

Delta Radiance and Galactron clashed head-on, their blades, one dark and one bright, colliding in multiple stages. Belial Twilight was determined to sever the giant beam blade of the Civilization Arbiter.

Four giants of light and four world-destroying monsters clash in a final showdown at the legendary ruins, the starting and ending point of the legend of heroes.

In the final battle, the overlapping lights allowed Stardew, whose life was hanging by a thread, to temporarily escape the torment of time and fully enjoy the present moment, savoring every second she spent with Zeta.

Zeta held Stardew in his arms. It had taken him a long time to learn the whole story, and he could hardly imagine the loneliness Stardew had endured during that time.

Stardew remained silent, only smiling as she watched her friend. Finally, they met again, but sadly, she was about to say goodbye to him forever.

"Am I too late? I failed to protect you."

"No, my friend, your return is always timely for me."

Stardew used her last bit of strength to hug Zeta. She didn't want to see her friend's sad expression. It was because Zeta was always upright and steadfast in her heart that Stardew was able to overcome time and smile as she faced her own end.

The overlapping illusory light fields gradually dissipated, and Stardew withdrew her power, giving the Courage Crystal to Zeta. She finally had the opportunity to personally hand over the carefully prepared gift to Zeta.

"Stardew..."

From then on, Xinglu's body transformed into specks of starlight, and her soul slowly vanished like dew.

"No, please don't be sad, my friend."

"This is the end of life, a welcome to death. I am just going to another friend, so please don't grieve for me."

"If you can, please send me your brightest blessings. I still prefer to see you at your most handsome and heroic."

The life of the phantom beast was gradually fading, and the monsters she created were weakening one after another, collapsing and the battle was over.

Yixuan pulled Luo Yi out of the monster's body and took him to a safe place before dealing with him. There should be a limit to how crazy you can be.

Ultraman Zeta returns to his friends' side, ready to personally lead them in bidding farewell to their friend.

The five giants of light gathered together, and Zeta's signature beam of light, now imbued with the blessing of the Crystal of Courage, charged up.

Stardew was satisfied to see this scene. The legendary hero was still the same as she remembered, heroic and strong, once again eliminating the monster that threatened the world and realizing the legend of the hero that had been around for thousands of years.

"Zes! Tim! Ray!!!"

Five Ultra Rays converged to eliminate the disaster. Blue, red, purple, gold, and white rays gathered together, forming the most colorful radiance in the world. They enveloped the creator of the legend of the hero in the most beautiful and familiar light, freeing him from the erosion of time.

Zeta couldn't bear it, how could she possibly bear it!

He still had something to say to Xinglu, so why did they have to say goodbye so soon after meeting?

Zeta unleashed all his power, using his Dominator-level abilities to transform the light, for the fate of his friends should not be so lonely.

The Zestimm Ray was amplified to another level, tearing through the dimension before completely covering Stardew, creating a space exclusively for Zeta and Stardew in a very short time.

In her final, hazy state of consciousness, Stardew heard Zeta's call once more; this time, she heard her friend's wish.

"Legendary mythical beast, can you grant me one wish?"

"Speak, you hero who has saved the world time and again, you deserve any wish granted."

Stardew looked at Zeta, whose image appeared before her, and recalled his innocent and naive appearance back then, when he always made her laugh.

"I wish that my friend would no longer suffer, would not have to endure loneliness, and could live a happy life as she wished."

"Your wish has been granted, hero from another world."

Stardew activated her final awareness, but this time it wasn't on someone else, but on herself.

In the final memories of life, all the suffering is forgotten, and all the loneliness and torment disappear in time.

Only happiness will be forever etched in our hearts, and the bliss we once experienced will accompany Stardew to the very end.

(End of book)