Arc II: “Universal Threat”
Chapter I: “Cosmic Tournament”
Episode I: “A New Journey: Bounty Hunter!”
[Deep in space – Onboard a Cosmic Guard ship]
“Hey, is that who I think it is?”
“Yeah, it’s that kid from the UFA!”
“Really? Where is he?”
“Look, he’s right there.”
Akira walked down the crowded hall in his new black-and-yellow gi, the insignia of the Cosmic Guard gleaming across his gear.
The ship was on its way back to Earth.
Never thought I would end up being a bounty hunter for the Cosmic Guard… guess I have to thank the headmaster for recommending me for this position.
Akira walked into his space cabin and took a seat next to a large window. He peered out the window to see a beautiful green and blue planet.
I’m finally home, Asuka.
[UFA campus]
“So, he’s back,” Rayon said as he looked towards the sky.
“Akira? Really? Akira’s back!?” Darc jumped up. “Wow, I can’t wait to see him. I bet he’ll be so excited when he hears the news.”
[New Woodberry City]
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“I can sense it… He’s back. Asuka! He’s here! Akira’s back!” Fevee shouted as she ran outside her house to get her.
“Really? He’s back?” Asuka’s face lit up like a lamp.
“Someone sure is excited,” Fevee teased her with an elbow.
“S-shut up,” She blushed.
Three years of waiting swelled in her chest. She tried to hide her smile, but the heat in her cheeks betrayed her.
Woodberry had finished undergoing its reconstruction and renovations.
It became closer to a modern city, increasing its population and popularity. The forest surrounding it was reduced to a small park.
After Apocalypse was defeated, Akira and Asuka permanently moved in with Fevee.
“How far is he?” Asuka asked.
“Uhmm… maybe a couple hours away? But with his speed, he could probably make it in a few minutes if he really tried.”
“Then let’s make a feast to celebrate his return!”
“Yeah!”
[Somewhere on the Moon]
Is that!? It is.
“So, that fool has finally returned… now I can show him… my new power!” Rikito chuckled to himself, ominous violet aether hugging his body.
Rikito visited Apocalypse’s Island after he recovered from his injuries.
When he arrived, he was suddenly taken over by the remnants of Apocalypse’s energy.
After overcoming the mental warfare imbued with the cursed aether, he sought solitude in order to reach new heights of power.
At first, he traveled to the far ends of the Earth, but eventually decided to leave to expand his opportunities.
He traveled to nearby planets, both civilized and lawless.
[Cosmic Guard ship]
A petite, blue-skinned alien was sitting with Akira in the mess hall.
“Can’t believe you’re leaving already, right, Akira?”
“Yeah. It’s been a few years. I’m sure a lot has happened in my absence.”
“Are you going to quit bounty hunting? You’re pretty good at it, you know.”
“I don’t know yet. I mean, I’ll always need the money. That is one of the reasons I stayed for so long, hehe.”
“Hey, Riella.”
“Yeah?”
Riella, a beautiful young girl who had been working with Akira since he joined the Cosmic Guard, looked up at him. Her sharp violet eyes softened for a moment.
“Do you want to come with me? It’d be cool for you to meet my friends. I’m sure the Guard wouldn’t mind you taking a few days off.”
Blushing with a smug face, she said, “You know that I can’t do that. That space gang has been up to no good, taking people from their planets and selling them as slaves. But I appreciate the thought~”
“We are now commencing our descent. Please strap in for your safety.”
“These computer announcements are always so annoying over the loudspeaker,” Akira said, rolling his eyes as he held his head.
“Yeah, no kidding.”
The two of them went back to Akira’s cabin for the descent.
“So how long are you going to be leaving me with all your work?”
“Uh… I don’t know. Guess you’ll just have to wait and see.”
“Ouch.”
“I didn’t mean that in a rude way. It’s just that anything can happen, you know?”
They both watched through the window as they flew past the clouds down to the ground at an astonishing rate.
If only the Cosmic Guard had a base set up when Apocalypse was still a threat… things could have been different… Akira thought to himself.
[In the sky of the Eastern Region]
“Hey, I think they’ve already touched down!” Darc said.
“Really? Then we should fly faster,” Rayon replied.
The two of them were flying over to greet Akira. They touched down at the Cosmic Guard’s Island, which they used as an outpost on Earth.
“Heyyy! Akira! You’re in there, right?” Darc shouted.
“You’re too loud. Just wait— he’ll come out eventually.”
“Yeah, yeah.”
The door of the ship opened slowly, the entrance veiled in shadows.
[Next Time on Lyte of Utopia]: “Tournament!?”
[Yield Levels]:
Akira: ???
Average Galactic Patrollers: ~3m – 5m
Darc: 100m
Rayon: 1b
Fevee: 5,000
Asuka: 50m
Rikito: ???
Riella: ???
- Suppressed 50m