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A/N: This is a reference to Elio's Myriad trailer.
Don't worry about spoilers in this chapter — at most, there are just hints or clues for possible future events.
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Inside the Stellaron Hunters' spaceship, Silver Wolf is tinkering with a medical capsule where Firefly lies unconscious.
"What he gave her seems to be working well... even if it's just temporary."
Silver Wolf spoke in a tone of relief, seeing her friend in better condition compared to the last few times Firefly was out of SAM.
"Do you think I should lend them a hand in Amphoreus?"
Silver Wolf asked Kafka, who sat on a chair sipping a glass of wine while observing Amphoreus from space, hidden from sight.
But Kafka isn't the only one watching the dangerous sector. The leader of the Stellaron Hunters, Elio, is also observing — though he uses his Familiar cat as his "eyes."
"No need. We're only the audience for this act. The Astral Express is following the right path — dealing with the Lord Ravager, Iron Tomb. This is the safest route among all possibilities," said Kafka.
At that moment, the cat's eyes turned blue — a sign that Elio himself was using his powers to peer into possible futures.
"Remember the oceanic planet, Lushaka?"
Kafka asked, and Silver Wolf began rereading the script she held for that future.
"The 'script' says the Nameless will experience a peaceful and exciting journey there."
Elio heard Kafka's words and began to see that possible future — Stelle, Ritsuka, Welt, Himeko, March 7th, Sunday, and Himeko sailing on an ocean planet aboard a pirate ship, accompanied by several others.
In that future, Ritsuka had summoned all Heroic Spirits from the Great Pirate Era to aid their journey, allowing their friends to experience an unforgettable pirate adventure.
"But many years later, the Garden will shatter Amphoreus' prison... with Herta paying a tragic price."
Just as Silver Wolf said, Elio saw Herta facing Iron Tomb alone — and as a result, she lost the battle, triggering dire consequences.
"In the darkest turns of fate, a genius will meet a premature fall... and embark on a bloody crusade in the name of the Third Emperor. Tragically, her end is even sadder still…"
Kafka's voice echoed in Elio's ears as he saw Herta's possessed body struck by a brilliant blue light to the head — a flash so bright it consumed everything.
Moments later, her body exploded, her life conceptually erased — eradicating any trace of Iron Tomb's influence.
"She'll fall and face judgment at the hands of her beloved 'assistant,' with the very weapon she calls her 'greatest creation and achievement'. Quite a romantically tragic end."
Kafka's words perfectly conveyed that future: Ritsuka Fujimaru cradling what remained of Herta's body in his arms, with the Black Barrel by his side.
Elio saw tears streaming down the boy's face — the first woman he'd met when he arrived in this galaxy lying lifeless in his arms.
"If they go to the world of Agate (Melustanin)... the Stellaron Ground Zero disaster... the Express will pass near Celenova and be forced to flee, leaving the Radiant Shield behind — echoing a war heard across the entire cosmos."
As Silver Wolf spoke, Elio saw that future — the Astral Express retreating as Ritsuka Fujimaru stood before the general strategist of the Antimatter Legion.
Elio saw Ritsuka release all the Authority seals granted to him by HooH, unleashing his full power as an Emanator of Equilibrium.
Behind him, a massive mecha stood tall, defiantly facing the Emanator of Destruction.
By his side, he had summoned two of his strongest Heroic Spirits — Kukulkan and Space Ishtar.
A destructive and unbelievable war erupted: three beings against the entire Antimatter Legion.
"But on the other side of the cosmos, the Xianzhou Alliance will drift away from the Trailblaze and return to its original end… The Eighth Lord Ravager, Soaring Wings, shall rise — and at the same time, the 'Fallen Star' will wear her crown again, heralding a divine war."
Just as Kafka described, Elio saw the Alliance advancing toward the Aeon of Abundance, using a fragment of the Aeon of Propagation's body — but they were intercepted by a woman with orange hair, wielding a power not belonging to that galaxy.
In that conclusion, two wars raged — one against Destruction and the other against Abundance. Ironically, those caught in both shared the same origin... but faced different fates.
"As for the Glass Belt (Patrevia)... That stage for the Mourning Actors…"
Kafka mentioned a third possible future, in which the Astral Express witnesses a unique dramatic performance — though with an equally tragic and terrible conclusion.
"The White Hole and the Blue Star will enter an endless conflict, an unimaginable destruction... at the end of this 'script,' rupturing the cosmos itself... and on that path awaits the fiercest enemy — Zephyro."
In that dreadful future, Elio saw Zephyro's and Ritsuka's silhouettes. Zephyro flew toward the most stubborn, resilient opponent he'd ever faced.
Ritsuka, holding a blazing sword of fire in his right hand and a dark purple orb in his left, stood face-to-face with the strongest Emanator of Destruction in the entire galaxy.
Behind Ritsuka lay the lifeless bodies of all the Astral Express members — only he remained alive.
"Zephyro!!!"
"Ritsuka!!!"
Elio heard their furious shouts — and witnessed the most destructive battle of all possible futures he had ever seen.
In the end, there was no victor. The destruction of that battle erased the entire cosmos — no survivors left behind.
"That's enough… just thinking about it is scary. There's nothing we could do if reality ended that way," said Silver Wolf — rare concern in her voice.
"Fortunately, fate is still on the right track. Only three possibilities remain," said Kafka.
Elio began to glimpse the three possible futures of Amphoreus.
"I thought there were only two... Don't tell me the Noob caused another anomaly like in Penacony?"
Silver Wolf asked. Kafka smiled faintly — confirming her suspicion.
"Alright. Then in Possibility A... Amphoreus's Remembrance will still head toward Destruction."
As Elio listened, echoes of Stelle's and Ritsuka's Amphoreus friends resounded in his mind.
Tribbe: See you tomorrow, Little gray and Little Prince~
Castorice: I wish I could stay by your side a little longer...
Phainon: Thank you for being with me until the end, my friend. The rest is in your hands now.
Cyrene: We'll definitely write an ending like none that has come before.
"Farewells are inevitable for the Trailblaze... on the path of defying Destruction. We must learn to accept loss in order to move forward."
As Kafka said, Elio saw Stelle watching all the friendships she made in Amphoreus vanish before her — the city engulfed in flames.
"Or there's Possibility B... something tempting, yet dreadful," Silver Wolf said.
Elio saw Cyrene standing before Stelle, her heart heavy with grief and loss.
"In the name of love, she'll treasure all that has faded... until the end of time, when Remembrance becomes the fourth form of Finality."
Elio saw Cyrene freezing Amphoreus in time — until the inevitable war between the Aeons began.
"At least that ending is gentle enough," Kafka said ironically, making Silver Wolf frown.
"And what about this new Possibility C? I haven't read that script yet," asked Silver Wolf.
Kafka's answer came cryptic as ever:
"This particular script doesn't say much concrete... but what I can reveal is this: between the scorching flame of Destruction and the deep sea of Remembrance, the stars of the cosmos will shine with hope amidst the chaos, and a Blue Star will guide Amphoreus toward a new dawn — rejecting Finality and creating a new Origin."
"Rejecting Finality? Heh. Pretty ironic coming from the Noob. Isn't he our coworker? Wouldn't that technically go against the entity that brought him here?" Silver Wolf asked, glancing at Kafka.
Kafka only shrugged.
"Who knows? Our dear Joker's relationship with Finality is quite... special. I wouldn't be surprised if those two had a little 'lover's quarrel' during this journey. But what we do know is that soon, the Aeons' eyes will all fall upon Amphoreus."
Kafka turned her gaze back to the planet, as Blade — who had been listening — joined the conversation.
"Why don't we meet up with them at their next stop, once things in Penacony settle down?"
"There'd better still be a next stop,"
Said Silver Wolf and Blade,with worrid tones, making Kafka chuckle softly.
"Hehe. Don't worry. The sights of the road ahead are already reflected in these eyes," Kafka said, glancing at Elio's cat familiar.
Then, something surprising caught Elio's attention — a small purple star quietly approached Amphoreus, then disappeared within it.
At that moment, Elio's eyes widened — he could now clearly see the third possibility, and the result left him in shock.
To the Stellaron Hunters' astonishment, Elio's cat opened its mouth, expressing his very surprise.
"How... he actually defied fate itself."
Kafka, Blade, and Silver Wolf all heard the rare tone of shock in Elio's voice — for the second time.
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A little later...
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In a forest near a small village, Ritsuka sat beneath a tree, with Cyrene and Stelle sleeping on his shoulders.
In that calm, comforting atmosphere, he was writing in a large, beautiful book — recording everything that had happened in Amphoreus.
As he wrote, his thoughts echoed quietly:
"Throughout my entire journey, I've witnessed countless meetings and farewells... each one painful and sad in its own way. Yet, my bond with everyone I've met remains strong to this day. Even if I lose the memories of those connections, I'll never forget the comforting warmth of those bonds."
With a bittersweet smile, Ritsuka finished writing. A small blue star glimmered, adding the final touches to the story. He stood carefully, so as not to wake the two girls.
Still smiling, Ritsuka placed the book and quill gently into Cyrene's and Stelle's hands as they slept.
"Because of all that, I've grown to dislike bitterswett endings. So... I'll be a little selfish this time."
He looked at the two one last time before turning away. Yet, before leaving, he whispered:
"Forgive me, Cyrene. Your @#$&3 is going on a journey alone, and I can't take you or Stelle with me. Don't worry — I won't be gone for long. When you two wake up, a new dawn will welcome you... a tomorrow full of hope and joy."
As he walked away, a blue shooting star crossed the sky, as if opening a path for him.
"In the Month of Origin, I reject the destined Finality — and guide the stars toward a new Dawn! "
That declaration echoed in Ritsuka's mind as he began his new journey alone — toward an unknown end.
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