Robin exhaled slowly, the breath leaving his lungs like the final calm before a storm. His voice came out soft, yet resolute, like a quiet command to the world itself: ".Evergreen, it's your turn." The voice of Evergreen burst out from deep within his soul - excited, eager, practically trembling with anticipation. (At long last, they'll all witness what it truly means to bear the gift of a Fundamental Law!) Her tone was so jubilant, so full of burning purpose, that Robin's eyebrows lifted slightly in surprise. Even in a moment like this she sounded excited. Did she not realize the severity of their predicament? Or. was her trust in him truly so absolute, so unwavering, that fear no longer held any meaning? From the center of Robin's soul domain, a tiny orb of green light shimmered into existence. It rose gracefully, drifting upward like a candle flame on the wind. With each passing moment, it grew - swelling in brilliance, gaining mass and majesty - until it became a blazing green sun high above. And then. it began to rain. Gentle droplets of emerald liquid descended from the sky, each one light as air yet thrumming with overwhelming energy. The droplets landed on Robin, vanishing instantly into his skin, merging with him seamlessly as though they had always belonged. All across the Imperial Capital - within the grand plaza and beyond it - countless eyes struggled to lift toward the sky. It was difficult; even breathing felt like a trial beneath the pressure of the descending doomsday sphere. But when they saw the green sun, they felt it. Unlike the oppressive might of the blue sun that had come before, this one did not weigh down on their souls. It soothed them, embraced them. Its warmth spread through their bodies like rivers of calm. Some gasped as they felt the pressure ease, even if just slightly. A wave of hope, soft but undeniable, began to bloom across the battlefield. Under the gentle emerald rain, a new transformation began. A golden shimmer began to rise from beneath his skin. It grew and thickened, wrapping around his body in cascading waves, until it formed a resplendent royal cloak, flowing and regal. Golden boots took shape beneath his feet, crafted with the dignity of an emperor. A delicate, translucent hood - like spun sunlight - settled upon his head, veiling his face in sovereign majesty. Then, from beneath the golden cloak, his chest ignited. A pulse - deep green and vibrant - burst outward, beating like a second heart. With every thrum, it grew darker, more intense, until finally - A wave of green energy exploded around him. It roared to life, wrapping around his cloak like emerald fire, each flare crackling with barely-contained power. Robin stood still amidst it all, bathed in light, transformed into something more than mortal. In that moment - in that sacred heartbeat of time - he was the most battle-ready he had ever been. (What are you doing!) Evergreen's voice returned, now urgent and confused. (Why are you burning your life force now!) Robin spoke softly, barely louder than the wind, ".I may not get another chance." He smiled faintly, then turned his gaze upward - toward the black-dressed woman suspended high above.
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