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Chapter 23 - The Team Awakens – The Next Mission: Expedition to the West

Omni Verse – Episode 23

After Pugo used his energy technique, a blue, electric serpent completely destroyed Rosso. However, the energy serpent also caused a massive explosion. Trees and rocks were obliterated, and a huge crater formed.

Suddenly, Lino stood up in a miserable state and looked around, desperately searching for everyone. After a long search, he finally managed to find Luvo among the dust.

Lino: Luvo, thank goodness you're okay.

Luvo coughed lightly.

Luvo: Uh… yeah, I'm fine. But where are the others?

Lino: They're gone. I couldn't find them.

Luvo: What? How? Where could they have gone?

Lino: I don't know, but we need to search quickly. Otherwise, monsters will show up.

Luvo and Lino begin searching for the others, but for a long time they can't find anyone. Just when they are exhausted, Stardust appears, badly injured, with Jamie and Pegas beside him.

Lino: Luvo, we found them!

Stardust: Uh… what's happening? Where are we?

Pegas: What were we doing last?

Jamie: Where could the others be?

Luvo: We still haven't found them, but we should ask Mr. Joro for help.

Stardust: I agree. Let's go to the Star Tower.

They contact Joro from the Star Tower and explain everything. Joro arrives quickly and soon finds Mariana. Although Mariana is in bad condition, Joro asks her to create a seeker robot. Even though she struggles, Mariana manages to build it.

The seeker robot trembles when it gets close to the person it is searching for. However, the robot still can't find anyone. As evening approaches, the team begins to lose hope.

Mariana: At least the Star Stone isn't broken. Here, take it, Mr. Joro.

Joro: You've done a good job.

Stardust: Forget the stone.

Let's save the team first.

Night falls. The team looks completely exhausted. Four people are still missing, as if they have vanished.

Pegas: Ugh, where are they? It's like they completely disappeared.

Jamie: Hasn't the robot found anything yet?

Suddenly, the robot senses something and begins to tremble. Everyone is shocked. The robot rushes toward the source, and the others follow immediately. The robot suddenly stops. Everyone is confused, but Stardust looks carefully and notices a finger sticking out. He tells the others, and they quickly cut through the area. Inside, they find Solom and Luka.

Everyone is relieved and takes them to the treatment area. But suddenly, the robot starts trembling again. Stardust follows it, and this time it stops near a rock. Stardust sees nothing and assumes the robot is broken. Just as he's about to leave, he suddenly senses something behind him.

Behind him stands Leonardos, covered in blood, carrying an unconscious Pugo. Stardust is overjoyed.

Stardust: Pugo! Leonardos! I'm so glad you're okay!

Leonardos: Take us to the hospital.

Then Leonardos suddenly faints in a comedic way.

Stardust stares in shock in an equally funny manner.

Pugo opens his eyes in the Star Hospital. Luka and Solom are beside him.

Pugo: Solom, Luka… where are we right now? And where's Leonardos?

Solom: How would we know, kid?

Luka: Don't worry, he's in the room next door.

Pugo: What about the others?

Luka: They're outside. Too many people aren't allowed in here.

Pugo: I remember defeating Rosso with the energy technique. After that, I don't remember anything.

Solom: That raw power blasted all of us away. We were almost dead.

Pugo: So… is it because I couldn't control the energy technique?

Luka: Pugo, tell us. What did you feel when you used that technique?

Pugo: The energy from my heart, my lungs, even my legs gathered only in my hand and burst outward. I felt a serpent, and it moved like one. I didn't even know what I was doing. My brain wasn't thinking at all. It was a strange feeling. And when I said "grandfather," everything made even more sense.

Luka: I see… interesting.

Suddenly, Joro enters the room.

Joro: So, how are you all feeling?

Pugo, Luka, and Solom are surprised to see him. Joro asks Pugo to explain the energy technique, and Pugo describes it in detail. After that, Joro gives them great news and a mission.

Luka: What is our mission?

Joro: To go west.

Solom: West?

Joro: Yes. I want you to see the west.

Pugo: Alright, I understand. So the next mission is the west. But Mr. Joro, the handsome fighter who used that technique during the battle… why did he leave immediately?

Joro: I can't tell you. That's a secret. Now rest. You'll leave once you're fully healed.

Days pass. Pugo and his friends recover and begin preparations. They repair the ship, load supplies, and while doing so, their excitement causes clumsy and funny moments.

Meanwhile, Ludos appears in his dark castle.

Ludos and his assistant have a conversation.

Ludos' Assistant: Mr. Ludos, what should we do? Should we send more men? Even an upper-class monster was defeated. I think it's time to unleash the creatures.

Ludos glares angrily but speaks calmly.

Ludos: Never make decisions in my place again.

Ludos' Assistant (fearfully): I'm sorry, Mr. Ludos.

Ludos: The creatures will not leave the Tower of Death. Don't worry. In the end, they'll be exhausted, and I'll destroy them easily.

Ludos' Assistant: As you wish, sir.

Ludos: Also, him discovering the energy technique works in my favor. I'll combine that energy with dark power, defeat Lamboy, obtain his imagination, and become the ruler of space.

He laughs.

At the same time, the Warriors team finishes their preparations. The only thing left is for Mr. Joro to inspect everything. Joro finally arrives, looks at the scene with excitement, and becomes slightly emotional. He gives them permission to depart. The Warriors are thrilled; they are about to travel across a quarter of the universe.

Pugo: Alright, Warriors. The west covers nearly a quarter of the universe, so we must be careful. We won't boast about our past victories, and we'll protect one another. Understood?

Warriors: Understood!

Finally, the spaceship's engines ignite, ready for launch. They wave to Joro, and the Warriors head toward the western region of space.

What awaits the Warriors in the west?

Will Ludos interfere with them there as well?

And will Pugo be able to control his energy technique?

They leave the atmosphere and head toward the western region of space. As they travel forward, even the stars around them begin to change.

Stardust: Wow… we're almost at the west. I wonder what kind of place it is.

Jamie: Harsh planets, but full of all kinds of entertainment.

Pegas: I hope we get to explore all of them.

Leonardos: This is my time to shine. Father, I will achieve your dream and become the greatest Flame Samurai.

Luka: Solom, what I'm most curious about is their chips.

Solom looks at him in shock.

Solom: Luka, don't start again.

Pugo: Ms. Mariana, how many kilometers are left?

Mariana: About 600 kilometers to go.

Lino: Alright then, Luvo.

Let's speed the ship up.

Luvo throws a ninja star, while Lino uses his energy ropes.

The ship suddenly accelerates. Everyone reacts in a comical way. In the end, they manage to brake with difficulty, but the tactic still works. They reach halfway through the western region.

The stars and planets around them look breathtaking. Everyone stares in awe.

End of Episode 23

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