Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 353, page 349: Do you dare to defy me, who possesses the power of Ultra?

More and more people gathered around the open space where Nexus stood, craning their necks to examine the giant who gave off a peaceful aura.

No one died or any buildings collapsed during the battle.

Because there was little loss or damage, people felt no fear, nor did they think the matter was serious; they only found it novel.

But after realizing what was happening, Saijo Nagi's expression changed slightly, and she sensed that something was seriously wrong.

How can we let ordinary people know about the alien beasts? Erasing the memories of so many people would be an enormous undertaking.

"Wait, who are you? Why won't you let me leave!"

Soon, the people watching Nexus realized something was wrong.

Suddenly, a group of soldiers in uniform appeared and blocked off the crowd of onlookers.

Clearly, this was sent by the TLT, and these witnesses must have their memories erased before they can leave.

"Are they here..." Seeing this, Mizoroki from Nexus squatted down and gently pushed the TLT people aside so that they could leave smoothly.

"What is he trying to do!" Upon seeing this, the high-ranking officials at the TLT base jumped to their feet.

Is Nexus preventing us from controlling intelligence?
Immediately, a high-ranking officer suggested informing the Night Raid team to take down the troublesome Nexus and ensure that the news did not leak out.

Kira Yu shook his head: "This giant is Mizoroki in disguise. Judging from the power he just displayed, I suggest we don't do this. It will have terrible consequences."

Upon hearing this, the higher-ups fell silent instantly.

"Then... let's talk to him first."

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After the soldiers who had surrounded the crowd dispersed, Nexus transformed into a streak of light, took the Evolution Trust in his hand, and returned to the base, Freedom Fortress, ahead of everyone else.

Immediately, more than a dozen armed guards surrounded him and tried to subdue him.

"Is this really okay?" Gou Lumu ignored the guards pointing guns at him and looked directly at the surveillance camera on the ceiling.

This is a conversation with a high-ranking official behind the camera.

Goroki continued, "I have plenty of energy right now and can transform at any time. I only need half a minute to destroy this base."

The next moment, the soldiers who had been pointing their guns at the ditch received a notification through their earpieces and immediately lowered their weapons.

"That's more like it." Gou Lümu nodded and went directly to the conference room where the senior management was located.

Gou Lümu sat down at the end of the long table: "Let's stop the River of Oblivion; it's pointless."

A senior executive asked, "You mean you're no longer erasing witnesses' memories? Have you considered the consequences?"

Goroki: "The consequence is that people will gradually adapt to the existence of the alien beasts and will no longer be afraid. The alien beasts will become extremely weak."

Kira Sawa: "Adapting isn't that simple."

Gou Lümu nodded: "That's why I will step forward."

He looked at the Evolution Trust in his hand:
"As long as people have confidence in Ultraman and believe that he can defeat those alien beasts, they will have courage."

"As long as courage can overcome fear, alien beasts will not amount to anything."

Upon hearing this, the various high-ranking officials hesitated for a moment.

The fact that such a long-standing strategic policy was being so easily changed because of a few words from Gou Lümu was something they couldn't accept in a short time.

A senior executive coughed and said, "Okay, we've received your suggestion. We'll contact headquarters to conduct a feasibility study and hold a meeting to discuss this matter..."

Gou Lümu interrupted: "This is not a suggestion, it's an order."

“I suggest you don’t try any tricks. I’m an insider and I know TLT’s operating model very well.”

“If I believe an organization is trying to obstruct peace in the wrong way, then I don’t mind ending it with my own hands.”

After saying that, Goroki turned around and left the conference room, leaving Kira Sawa and a group of senior executives looking at each other in bewilderment.

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A day later, Jun Himeya, a local war correspondent in this world, was fleeing through the dense forest with Sera. The TLT branch in this region was immediately informed of Nexus's appearance on the battlefield.

Many people present have already had their memories erased, while Sera, who had direct contact with Nexus, and the man who took the photo of Nexus are being given special attention.

Dozens of memory police officers are relentlessly pursuing him and Sera, but Jun Himeya still refuses to give up.

Like the reporter from the original Nexus series, he now believes that ordinary people also have the right to know the truth, so he is determined to report the existence of giants.

but……

"Found you. Stop struggling and hand over the camera." The police officer in black finally found the war correspondent Jun Himeya and pointed a pistol at him and Sera.

After holding out for so long, Jun Himeya stared at the dark muzzle of the gun, then looked down at Sera, who was standing beside him with a worried expression.

He sighed softly, resignedly closed his eyes, and handed over the camera.

The police officer in black took the phone, and the next moment, his phone rang.

The police officer, who had a memory of the number, paused for a moment after seeing it, and his expression changed drastically after answering the call.

After standing there for a moment, he handed the camera back to war correspondent Jun Himeya: "We won't confiscate it, you can take it back."

War correspondent Jun Himeya: "?"

You sent so many people to chase me for a whole day, and now you're saying you won't confiscate it?
The Memory Policeman continued, "Publish the photos of Nexus appearing in the camera and saving humanity in a critical moment. Let the whole world see this hopeful image."

“Nexus…” War correspondent Jun Himeya paused, startled: “Is that the name of that giant?”

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Japan.

Holding the Evolution Trustee, Mizoroki and Jun Himeya, dressed in leather, stood on the rooftop of a high-rise building, looking at the giant LED display screen hanging outside a large shopping mall not far away.

The screen displayed a photograph—a silver giant appeared, shielding the little girl from the deadly flames of war.

It was the photograph taken by war correspondent Jun Himeya.

A perfect loop has been completed.

Passersby nodded in agreement: "Nexus truly is a friend of humankind. With him around, the world will surely become a better place."

Goroki said, "Although Dark Zagi has been killed, the alien beast factor still exists, and alien beasts will appear in the future."

"So I forced TLT to withdraw from the control of the Memory Police, let people know the truth, and let them believe that Nexus will protect peace."

"As long as people stop being afraid of alien beasts, they will become weaker and weaker, even to the point that ordinary people can kill them."

"Mr. Jun Himeya, do you think what I'm doing can bring about lasting peace?"

Jun Himeya, wearing a leather jacket, did not answer directly: "I think if Qi Ming were here, he would do the same."

"Is Qi Ming the savior of your world?" Goroki's eyes flashed. From Ji Yajun's previous account, he could tell that this person must be a legendary figure standing at the forefront of the times.

But this time, he received no answer.

When Goroki turned around, he found that Himeya Jun had disappeared, leaving only the leather jacket he had just been wearing.

Gou Lümu bent down, picked up the leather jacket, and draped it over his shoulders.

"After seeing the world get back on track, did you feel at ease and return to your own world?"

"Did we go back to that chaotic universe where not only were there alien beasts causing trouble, but also alien super beasts running rampant?"

“Mr. Jun Himeya…once things settle down here, I will come to your side.”

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The story of the original Nexus universe has come to an end, and I think these few chapters were quite good.

This is the first update; I'll try to finish the second one before 1 PM.

(End of this chapter)