Chapter 98: Chapter 98 - The Galaxy That Answered

Chapter 98 — The Galaxy That Answered

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

The Heart Core pulsed across the universe.

Not just through the throne world.

Everywhere.

Synchronization pathways illuminated throughout countless galaxies while ancient dead sectors awakened one after another beneath the overwhelming blue resonance.

The Human Network erupted instantly.

On Earth—

the skies filled with synchronization stars brighter than ever before.

On First Light—

entire oceans glowed blue beneath the night sky.

Across liberated civilizations—

ancient synchronization ruins dormant for thousands of years suddenly activated again.

And throughout every connected world—

people stopped what they were doing and looked upward.

Because somehow—

they could feel it.

The galaxy had changed again.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

High above the throne world, gigantic synchronization rings rotated endlessly around the artificial planet while ancient pathways illuminated through dead space like veins of light.

The dead sectors no longer felt dead.

The silence was gone.

The throne world had fully awakened.

And everyone understood one terrifying fact now.

Kaiser stood at the center of it all.

Honestly?

He hated that.

Deep inside the central throne district—

millions of ancient synchronization structures activated simultaneously while the expedition fleets stabilized around orbit.

The throne guardians moved throughout the massive silver cities silently like ancient gods reborn.

And everywhere Kaiser walked—

the world reacted.

Synchronization pathways beneath his feet glowed.

Ancient systems powered on.

Gigantic structures shifted slightly toward him automatically.

Interesting.

Very annoying interesting.

Kaiser stood near the massive central platform of the throne district while staring upward at the floating throne high above the world.

The Heart Core pulsed softly behind it like a second sun.

Blue synchronization light moved through the atmosphere beautifully.

Honestly?

The place felt less like a planet and more like a living machine.

Elena walked beside him quietly while watching the ancient city around them.

"...This world seriously treats you like royalty."

Kaiser immediately answered.

"It should stop."

Fair honestly.

Nearby throne guardians instantly turned toward him simultaneously.

"NEGATIVE."

Silence.

Elena nearly laughed.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

The gigantic guardians returned to their original positions afterward while synchronization light moved across their ancient armor softly.

Kaiser stared at them blankly.

"...I dislike these things."

"They’re kind of funny."

"They erase warships from existence."

"Yes."

Elena smiled innocently.

"...Funny."

Honestly terrifying woman.

Astraea appeared nearby afterward while ancient synchronization symbols rotated softly around her projection.

"The throne world continues synchronizing with the Human Network successfully."

Blue pathways illuminated the city behind her.

"Stabilization of nearby dead sectors has begun."

Kaiser slowly looked toward the horizon.

Beyond the ancient silver towers—

space itself looked different now.

Broken synchronization fractures slowly healed while collapsed pathways reignited throughout the sector.

The throne world was repairing ancient damage.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

Then suddenly—

Astra’s hologram appeared beside them rapidly.

"Urgent synchronization communication request detected."

The atmosphere shifted instantly.

Kaiser frowned slightly.

"From where."

Astra paused.

Then—

"...Everywhere."

Silence spread briefly.

Honestly concerning answer.

A massive holographic galaxy map expanded above the city afterward.

Countless synchronization signals flooded the system simultaneously.

Civilizations.

Governments.

Military alliances.

Research sectors.

The entire connected galaxy was trying contacting the throne world at once.

Elena slowly crossed her arms.

"...You broke civilization again."

Honestly fair accusation.

Kaiser already looked exhausted.

"I didn’t do anything."

The Heart Core pulsed behind him immediately afterward.

BOOOOOOOM!

Synchronization pathways throughout the city glowed brighter.

Everyone stared at Kaiser silently.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

"...Okay maybe a little."

Several hours later—

the ancient central throne chamber became completely full.

Representatives from dozens of civilizations filled the gigantic silver hall while synchronization pathways moved across the ceiling like stars.

Watcher leaders.

Vanguard commanders.

Scientists.

Politicians.

Liberated worlds.

Everyone gathered beneath the floating throne.

Honestly?

The atmosphere felt absurdly important.

And directly beneath the throne—

Kaiser stood looking like someone forced into attending a meeting against his will.

Which honestly was accurate.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

The gigantic throne hovered high above the chamber while the Heart Core pulsed behind it continuously.

Ancient synchronization systems moved softly throughout the room.

And every few seconds—

the throne itself slightly rotated toward Kaiser again.

Honestly creepy behavior.

Admiral Veyron stepped forward first.

"The dead sectors are stabilizing faster than predicted."

A holographic map appeared above the chamber.

Ancient synchronization pathways reignited across galaxies continuously.

"Trade routes previously inaccessible for thousands of years are reopening."

Another projection appeared.

Ancient ruined civilizations slowly becoming reachable again.

The room became tense immediately.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

One political leader from a liberated world looked stunned.

"...Entire civilizations may still exist beyond the dead sectors."

Seraphina nodded slowly.

"Yes."

Her blue eyes reflected the glowing galaxy map.

"The throne world once connected nearly half the universe."

Silence spread throughout the chamber.

Honestly?

The scale sounded ridiculous.

Elena quietly leaned toward Kaiser slightly.

"You accidentally inherited a galactic empire."

Kaiser looked genuinely horrified.

"...No."

Fair reaction honestly.

Before the conversation continued—

another synchronization alert activated suddenly.

Astra expanded a new projection immediately.

"Long-range synchronization contact detected from beyond known sectors."

The room fell silent instantly.

A signal slowly appeared on the hologram.

Ancient.

Weak.

But active.

And the moment it activated—

the throne world reacted violently.

BOOOOOOOOOOOM!

The entire chamber shook.

The Heart Core pulsed harder.

The floating throne illuminated brilliantly.

Every throne guardian throughout the city immediately turned toward deep space beyond the dead sectors.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

Astraea’s expression changed instantly.

"...Impossible."

Kaiser immediately noticed.

"You recognize the signal."

The throne keeper remained silent briefly.

Then answered quietly. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"...It’s another throne world."

Absolute silence filled the chamber.

One Vanguard commander stared blankly.

"There’s more than one?"

Seraphina nodded slowly.

"The original monarch civilization built multiple synchronization capitals throughout the universe."

Her expression darkened slightly.

"But all of them disappeared after the first synchronization collapse."

The weak signal echoed softly through the chamber again.

And then—

a voice followed it.

Broken.

Distorted.

Desperate.

"...Please..."

The room froze completely.

"...Is anyone still alive?"

Silence spread across the chamber afterward.

Honestly?

That hit harder than expected.

The voice sounded exhausted.

Lonely.

Ancient beyond imagination.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

Astra processed the signal rapidly.

"Transmission estimated over eight thousand years old."

The entire chamber became quiet enough hearing breathing.

The signal continued weakly afterward.

"...The Devourers breached the outer sectors..."

Static flooded the transmission briefly.

"...the monarchs are gone..."

Another burst of distortion.

"...if anyone receives this..."

The voice became weaker.

"...do not awaken the central throne..."

Then—

the signal ended.

Silence.

Absolute silence.

The Heart Core pulsed softly afterward like a heartbeat throughout the chamber.

One scientist whispered weakly—

"...Eight thousand years..."

Elena slowly looked toward Astraea.

"...They were still fighting when the Silence happened."

The throne keeper quietly closed her eyes briefly.

"Yes."

Interesting.

Very interesting.

The galaxy suddenly felt much larger.

And much more dangerous.

Admiral Veyron immediately stepped forward sharply.

"If another throne world survived, we need investigating immediately."

Several commanders agreed instantly.

But Seraphina looked uncertain.

"That signal warned against awakening the central throne."

Everyone slowly looked upward.

Toward the floating throne above Kaiser.

Interesting reaction.

Very interesting.

Kaiser immediately pointed upward.

"Don’t look at me."

Fair honestly.

Astra suddenly interrupted.

"Additional synchronization fluctuations detected."

The hologram shifted rapidly.

Deep beyond the dead sectors—

another synchronization pulse appeared.

Then another.

Then dozens.

The chamber became tense immediately.

Astra’s voice sharpened slightly.

"Multiple dormant synchronization structures reactivating across unknown space."

The galaxy map illuminated continuously afterward.

Ancient sectors once completely silent suddenly awakened one after another.

Interesting.

Terrifyingly interesting.

Astraea slowly looked toward the growing lights across the galaxy map.

"The throne world awakening triggered the old network."

One political leader immediately looked nervous.

"...You mean the ancient synchronization empire is reactivating."

"Yes."

Honestly not comforting answer.

The chamber erupted into arguments instantly afterward.

"We need military containment!"

"What if dormant systems become hostile?!"

"Entire ancient sectors are waking up!"

Kaiser quietly listened while staring at the glowing galaxy map.

Ancient worlds.

Ancient civilizations.

Ancient wars.

The first synchronization era wasn’t truly dead.

It was sleeping.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

Then suddenly—

the Heart Core pulsed again.

Harder this time.

BOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Synchronization pathways erupted throughout the throne chamber violently.

The floating throne descended slightly afterward.

And then—

everyone heard it.

Not a voice.

Millions of voices.

The ancient network.

The first synchronization civilizations.

Echoes lingering throughout the galaxy for thousands of years.

Fear.

Loneliness.

Hope.

Desperation.

The throne world amplified them all simultaneously.

Several representatives nearly collapsed from the emotional pressure instantly.

Astra immediately activated stabilization barriers across the chamber.

"What’s happening?!"

Astraea looked shocked for the first time.

"The ancient network is reconnecting through the Heart Core."

The throne above the chamber glowed brighter.

And then—

one final voice echoed clearly throughout the synchronization pathways.

Calm.

Ancient.

Male.

"The Final Monarch has awakened."

Silence spread across the chamber.

Kaiser immediately looked offended.

"...No."

Honestly consistent at least.

The voice continued anyway.

"If you hear this..."

Ancient synchronization pathways illuminated across the chamber softly.

"...then humanity survived."

The room became still.

The ancient voice sounded strangely warm.

"We failed."

A pause.

"The Devourers consumed the outer civilizations."

Another pause.

"And eventually..."

The synchronization pathways dimmed slightly.

"...they consumed us too."

Silence.

Then—

"But perhaps..."

The voice softened.

"...you found a better answer."

The Heart Core pulsed gently afterward.

The ancient voice faded slowly.

"If the galaxy still chooses connection willingly..."

A final pulse of synchronization light crossed the chamber.

"...then there is still hope."

The transmission ended.

Complete silence followed.

Honestly?

Nobody knew what saying after that.

The first synchronization civilization.

Gone.

The monarchs.

Gone.

Entire galaxies consumed by ancient horrors.

And now—

the throne world chose Kaiser to continue what remained.

Interesting.

Terrifyingly interesting.

Kaiser quietly looked upward toward the floating throne afterward.

Then sighed deeply.

"...I really wanted a peaceful life."

Fair honestly.

Elena suddenly laughed softly beside him.

The room looked toward her immediately.

She smiled slightly while staring at Kaiser.

"You were never getting one."

Honestly?

True.

Very true.

Outside the throne world—

the ancient synchronization pathways throughout the galaxy continued awakening endlessly.

And far beyond known civilization—

something in the darkness opened its eyes again.