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Chapter 93: The Hero!! A Man Who Keeps Fighting Even After the Light Goes Out
🕑 Added 2025-04-21 03:01:03 +0000 UTCNexus’ chest core went dark… The light in his eyes disappeared as well. Perhaps those unfamiliar with Ultraman might think it was simply exhaustion leading to unconsciousness.
But the Ultras of the Ultraman universe understood what this truly meant. Though Ultraman’s color timers now came in various forms, they all served the same purpose: controlling the energy core of Ultraman! This was both Ultraman’s weakness and their strongest point…
From previous videos, it was clear that Nexus was unique. His injuries were transferred to his human form, and now that the chest core had stopped blinking, it meant Himeya Jun had completely lost his life!!
~Land of Light~
At this moment, even the Ultras were shaken. Everyone urged the brilliant scientist Hikari to accelerate his research on tools capable of crossing universes.
Commander Zoffy and his brothers couldn’t wait to deliver a righteous beating to those evil Space Beasts!
Even Zoffy, who had witnessed countless Ultramen die in battle over thousands of years, couldn’t help but sigh deeply. But this human named Himeya Jun was someone they deeply respected.
~In a World of Darkness~
Tregear tilted his head slightly and spoke slowly:
“Is this all you’ve got? Warrior of light?”
It was over! He could no longer sense the power of light within Himeya Jun.
~Ultraman Tiga World~
“What… happened?!”
Daigo, who had just risen from his seat, collapsed back into his chair in shock.
Though he had only recently become an Ultraman, he understood what it meant when the chest core stopped beating. Himeya Jun, who had tirelessly fought for humanity, had ultimately fallen in this land of eternal night!
~JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 7: Steel Ball Run Worldline~
“Johnny, Himeya Jun is a warrior worthy of our respect!”
Caesar Zeppeli removed his hat as a sign of respect, shaking his head in sorrow as he turned to Johnny, who shared his grief.
Even Johnny, with his indomitable will, couldn’t help but bow his head in mourning for such a brave warrior.
~Haiyore! Nyaruko World~
“How can this be? I refuse to believe Himeya Jun’s story ends here.”
Nyaruko slammed her fists on the table, her silver hair bouncing with indignation.
As a member of the alien race known as Nyarlathotep—originally featured in Lovecraft’s works as an Outer God—she was no stranger to cosmic horrors and tragic tales. But this… this was unacceptable!
“Heroes don’t just meet such tragic fates!”
She declared, pointing dramatically at the screen. An otaku herself knew heroes didn’t meet such tragic fates.
“Not in anime, not in light novels, and definitely not in real life! It’s against the rules of storytelling!”
Mahiro, sitting nearby, sighed deeply and leaned back in his chair.
“Nyaruko, life doesn’t follow script conventions. Sometimes bad things happen to good people.”
~Ultraman Nexus Worldline~
The world’s citizens, including some members of Night Raiders, fell into silence. Their faces reflected endless sorrow.
“Is this my fate?”
Himeya Jun muttered bitterly as he stared at his fallen figure.
“How could I fall like this? I haven’t yet found my reason to fight…”
【 “No, no! Mr. Himeya can’t possibly lose!” Komon Kazuki refused to accept this reality, her voice filled with anguish.
Suddenly, Shinya Mizorogi’s figure appeared on the cockpit screen, revealing a sinister smile.
“Don’t panic. You’re still as fragile as ever!”
“The defeat of Ultraman is merely the beginning—a prelude to the sacred ritual! That is about to begin.”
“Shinya Mizorogi!! I’ll never forgive you!” Komon Kazuki shouted furiously, clenching her fists and preparing to attack.
Anticipating her move, Shinya Mizorogi pulled Sakuta in front of him as a shield, preventing any attacks.
While Komon Kazuki hesitated, Kutuura’s tentacles bound the Night Raider aircraft tightly.
Watching the scene unfold, Shinya Mizorogi couldn’t suppress his grin: “All guests have arrived… Now, let the execution begin.”
He then pulled out the dark Mephisto transformation device, and with a flash of red light—
“Hell… shall open!”
The dark ivy-like tendrils binding Nexus spread relentlessly, covering his entire body. As the vines consumed him, Himeya Jun’s life force began to fade entirely.
Shinya Mizorogi laughed maniacally as endless darkness enveloped everyone.
Meanwhile, within the extinguished energy core, Himeya Jun once again dreamed of the past. He lay on the ground, staring blankly at the sky.
“Jun… Jun!!”
When Himeya Jun opened his eyes, he saw Sera standing before him, smiling warmly.
“Sera?” Himeya Jun whispered, his voice trembling.
Sera stood there, her gentle smile unwavering: “Jun, did you capture the photos you were satisfied with?”
Hearing her question, Himeya Jun shook his head slowly, his voice tinged with pain: “I… originally wanted to document everyone alive, searching for the meaning of survival. But instead… I ended up capturing everyone’s final moments.”
“I’m so pathetic!” 】
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~Kamen Rider Decade World~
“So this has been the weight he’s carried all along? No wonder he’s never smiled,”
Tsukasa Kadoya murmured.
As a photographer himself, he understood the torment of being rejected by every world he visited, leaving behind twisted images of despair.
~Ultraman Z Worldline~
“That's not true! There’s no one better than you, Senpai!” Haruki exclaimed, trying to reassure Himeya Jun.
【 Himeya Jun slowly drew the Evoltruster, continuing softly: “It was you who guided me to obtain this light’s power!”
“And then… I kept fighting to save others.”
“This light’s power was entrusted to me, but to me, it felt more like a punishment.”
“Fighting left me battered, and in the end, I died alone.”
“Perhaps this… at least eased some of the guilt I felt. But now, it’s all over!” 】
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~Projection of All Worlds~
Now, the audience outside the video finally understood his reason for fighting.
To him, it had been a form of punishment, a way to die in battle and perhaps alleviate some of the guilt he carried within.
~Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline~
~In the 6th singularity, Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot~
“He feels so much like me,”
Bedivere said his expression was complex.
He understood this feeling. For over 1,500 years, he had sought King Arthur to atone for his sins.
~Land of Light, Inter Galactic Defense Force~
“So that’s what he thought…”
Ultraseven shook his head.
Himeya Jun, this was absolutely not a punishment! It wasn’t that humans were chosen—it was humans who chose the light!!
Across different worlds, people quietly took out their transformation devices, pondering why they had been chosen by the light.
【 Sera shook her head, rejecting his notion: “Jun, this power is absolutely not a punishment!”
Himeya Jun froze, and then the Evoltruster in his hand erupted with light once more, transporting him back to the ruins where it all began.
“This light was entrusted to you,” Sera’s voice echoed in his ears. “Passed down through time, inherited by many. Those who received this light may have lost something precious, but they fought with everything they had.”
Himeya Jun stared at the Evoltruster in his hand: “And this light… chose me?!”
“Exactly! You were chosen by this light, making you its inheritor.”
Himeya Jun’s face was filled with self-reproach and pain: “But… do I deserve this? I failed to protect you…”
Before he could finish, Sera interrupted: “Jun, I loved your photos. They allowed me to see the brilliance of this world.”
“I’m so happy you showed me this world’s light,” Sera said joyfully, her figure gradually fading. “Meeting you made me truly, truly happy!”
“Thank you… Use this power to protect those important to you!” With that, she vanished from this world.
Himeya Jun slowly rose to his feet. His greatest regret had been failing to protect Sera. Now, this light had chosen him, granting him the strength to protect others.
Such tragedies would never happen again.
“This time, I’ll use everything I have to protect them!” The confusion in Himeya Jun’s eyes disappeared, replaced by unwavering determination.
“Protect those precious to me… and fulfill the mission this light has entrusted to me!”
The Evoltruster seemed to respond to his words, glowing brighter and erupting with crimson light, enveloping Himeya Jun.
Outside, the dark tendrils covering Nexus’ body shattered as the chest core reignited, dispelling the darkness.
The silver-white figure descended once more, but unlike before, the world remained shrouded in darkness, and his eyes lacked their usual brilliance. 】
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~Land of Light~
Everyone stood up in disbelief, staring at the scene before them.
“Am I dreaming?”
Hikari’s eyes widened in astonishment, even questioning the limits of science. In his memory, no Ultraman had ever risen after their light had faded.
“Himeya Jun… truly is an unimaginable man,”
Commander Zoffy said, equally moved. After all these years, he had never encountered a warrior with such unyielding faith!
Leo shared the same admiration. Though he too had once lost his life, he had been resurrected by the power of the king.
But this man… fought on sheer willpower, even after death had claimed him!
~Cosmic Prison~
“How… is this possible?”
Belial muttered, doubting whether his long imprisonment had left him out of touch with the times.
The light had clearly vanished—what reason was there for him to keep moving?!
~Ultraman Mebius Worldline~
Teppei Kuze frantically flipped through his computer’s data. Never before had there been a case of an Ultraman reigniting their chest core after it had gone dark!
His face lit up with excitement:
“This is nothing short of a miracle!!”
In this dark land of the dead, after losing the light… Nexus stood tall once more, bringing indescribable awe to those watching outside the video.
“He stood up!! That’s incredible.”
Everyone outside the video cheered, unable to imagine a hero more heroic than this!
【 Night Raiders delivered their final energy ray to Himeya Jun’s core, replenishing his energy! With their support, he regained the power of light!
With a wave of his hand, ripples of energy surged, transforming him into his crimson form once more.
Accompanied by Nexus’ triumphant return, the video suddenly played an electrifying BGM! 】
A man should grow strong for the sake of others!
【 Nexus and Dark Mephisto soared into the sky, their luminous and shadowy figures colliding fiercely!
“Hope, light, belongs to those who never give up! This power was given to me! If you don’t understand that, how can you possibly defeat me?” 】
Clenching his teeth, he stood firm until the very end!
【 The two clashed violently in midair. When Dark Mephisto attacked Sakuta on the ground, Nexus swiftly returned to shield her. 】
It doesn’t matter if you fall, as long as you rise again.
【 Nexus crossed his arms, gathering light energy in his hands!
Dark Mephisto retaliated, unleashing his dark power! 】
As long as you can persevere!
【 Nexus vs. Dark Mephisto, light versus darkness—their beams collided in the sky, forming a massive fireball.
The fireball illuminated the entire land of eternal night. Nexus turned to look at Taro Takahashi and Komon Kazuki below as if bidding a final farewell.
Then, Nexus’ crimson figure charged into the fireball, delivering a powerful punch like a meteor colliding with Dark Mephisto!
The fireball exploded, and amidst a blinding white light, the two figures vanished from this world. 】
He truly was a hero!
