While the meteorite slowly dissipated, the rift continued to shrink until, at last, with a collective sigh of relief, both the rift and the meteorite turned into a brilliant crossbeam and vanished before everyone's eyes.
Simultaneously, through the earpieces worn by the three Astral Express members, Himeko's concerned voice reached them, asking, "Hey... Team Feed? Can you hear me? Are you all okay?"
March Seven stared at Adonis, her mind still reeling from the recent events. After a moment of bewilderment, she replied, "We're fine."
"Phew, that's a relief," Himeko exhaled audibly.
Following this, Walter's voice chimed in, "We lost the signal for a moment on our end. What happened over there?"
March Seven turned to Dan Heng, seeking assistance as she was still grappling with shock and uncertainty.
Dan Heng quickly responded, "I recorded the entire incident with my mobile phone and immediately shared it with the group."
Walter acknowledged, "Good. I've been observing here, and it seems you haven't sealed the Stellaron yet. I'll temporarily terminate the communication."
Dan Heng exchanged a glance with Adonis, who was calmly approaching Richie. Dan Heng's message was clear: they might not need to intervene further. Walter quickly grasped the implication.
There was someone capable of subduing the Stellaron, and that someone was none other than the Great Guardian Adonis.
Walter maintained his calm tone as he advised, "Indeed, it appears as I suspected. Be cautious moving forward; the Stellaron may attempt a counterattack."
March Seven assured him, her gaze fixed on Adonis, "We'll proceed with caution."
As communication resumed on the Star Dome train, Adonis drew closer to Richie. Despite Richie's continued muttering of "I'll kill you, I'll kill you," his voice grew fainter and more uncertain, and he even took a couple of steps back.
"Huh." Adonis smiled gently as he addressed the Stellaron on Richie's chest, his eyes locked onto it. He remarked, "It appears your host's resolve isn't up to par. His mind is swarming with lunatics, although they might be better suited to harness your power, they also seem a tad intimidated."
Adonis continued, "If it were Cocolia, I doubt she'd be displaying such cowardice now. So, the question is, will you willingly accept the seal, or shall I take the initiative?"
There was no verbal response, but the Stellaron conveyed its decision through its actions.
The radiant light emanating from its body began to dim, and with a resounding "boom," the creation engine descended back into the depths of the permafrost ridge.
Following this, the Stellaron detached itself from Richie's chest. Richie transformed from his towering, monstrous form back into a human. However, his transformation didn't stop there.
His body became encased in an icy armor, transitioning from human to a cracked creation-like appearance.
Finally, he transformed into black smoke, dissipating into the wind and drifting away.
"Whether it's a human or a rift creation, how can they withstand the power of the Stellaron?"
Adonis remarked as he picked up the Stellaron. He casually entrusted the task of sealing the [Cancer of Worlds] to Dan Heng, saying, "I'll leave the matter of sealing it to you."
In a way, Stellaron's could be considered beneficial as they had the potential to enhance individuals' strength if used correctly. However, at their core, they were a malignancy.
Adonis had no desire to leave such a thing on Jarlio-Vi.
Dan Heng nodded thoughtfully. After placing the Stellaron into a containment device, he pondered for a moment before asking, "Lord Guardian, have you encountered a Stellaron before?"
Adonis was taken aback by the question and didn't understand its significance. He replied, "Well, I had the chance only once. Why do you ask?"
Dan Heng shook his head and said, "It's nothing. It's just that your ability to eliminate meteorites seems quite similar to Richie's ability to create them."
Adonis chuckled and clarified, "Oh, that's because it's not just similar—it's the same skill. I learned it by observing Richie's performance during the battle."
"In addition, there is your marksmanship, March. I also learned a lot from it. Plus, Dan Heng, your spearmanship is interesting," Adonis continued, complimenting their combat skills.
March Seven was utterly flabbergasted and even touched Stelle's arm, asking, "Stelle, did the Great Guardian really say that? I think I must have misheard."
The Galaxy baseball woman repeated Adonis's words verbatim.
March seven stood there in shock for a moment and then suddenly burst into laughter. "I get it now! I must still be asleep! After all, how else could I hear such unrealistic words? That's it, I must be dreaming."
Stelle couldn't help but hold her forehead, but there was also a sense of wonder in her eyes.
Dan Heng, however, was still puzzled and asked, "How did you do it?"
Adonis responded with a smile, "Didn't you already know the answer in your heart? It's the word you've always heard."
Indeed, it was a miracle once again. Learning powerful skills at a glance was nothing short of miraculous.
With no further questions from Dan Heng, Adonis turned his attention to Bronya and Seele, showing concern. "You two are not injured, right?"
Bronya and Seele both shook their heads simultaneously.
"No!" "That's good," Adonis replied. "Then go back and take a good rest."
Adonis then turned his attention to March Seven. "What's next for you?"
Stelle thought for a moment and responded, "First, we'll go back to Beloberg to get some rest, and then we'll return to the train."
"Very well, let's head back," Adonis said with a smile. "I also want to share the good news with the people that the Stellaron has been sealed."