Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 419, Section 415: Japan Unifies, Civil War Ends, Prime Minister Appointed

The morning after the riot at the Defense Forces Headquarters.

Staff Officer He Zhi waited for Qi Ming, who had come to have breakfast, in the TPC canteen. He sat down at the table opposite Qi Ming with his tray in hand, carefully observing Qi Ming's expression.

He was so excited he couldn't sleep all night yesterday. With Qi Ming's help, the power struggle between TPC and the Defense Force is about to end in their victory!
At the same time, he was trying to recall if he had done anything that might have made Qi Ming resent him.

Aside from his subordinate, Minister Yin, having a direct conflict with Qi Ming and being beaten up, it seems there's nothing else.

In addition, even though he didn't know that Qi Ming was Ultraman, he still "respected talent" because of Qi Ming's skills, and always valued his suggestions and cooperated with his actions.

He can transform in front of me, so he must acknowledge me—but I'm still a little uneasy and want to come back and confirm it again.

"Good morning, Staff Officer He," Qi Ming greeted him calmly.

"Good morning, Lord Qi Ming..." Staff Officer He Zhi said carefully.

Qi Ming almost spat out his drink: "'Lord Qi Ming'? What the heck?!"

Staff Officer He Zhi glanced around and lowered his voice: "Because you are a powerful Ultra Warrior..."

Qi Ming also lowered his voice:
"First of all, I am just a human who 'spends money' (Star Gift) to use Ultraman's power."

"Secondly, true Ultra Warriors would not accept this title from you. They stand up against evil not to boast of their strength, but for their ideals and beliefs."

"Third, what is the current situation of the defense forces?"

Yesterday, after resolving the three major disasters, Qi Ming carried the dismantled and mangled mechanical Seven to the vicinity of the sea base, and then went back to his room to sleep.

This move became the final obstacle that brought down the defense forces and the Japanese political establishment—Ultraman handed over the defense forces' weapons to TPC, demonstrating the undeniable good relationship between TPC and the Ultra Warriors.

Staff Officer He Zhi: "The defense forces have now been severely damaged. With their existing armed forces and public opinion, it is impossible for them to continue to hold the title of 'formal army'."

They naturally didn't dare to pursue the deaths of Kamiyama and Saijo any further.

Staff Officer He Zhi said that high-ranking officers from the defense forces would be coming to the base for talks soon, and asked Qi Ming if he wanted to go along to oversee things.

Qi Ming said it wasn't necessary, as he trusted He Zhi and Quan Teng's abilities, and he had other diplomatic engagements to attend.

“I will drive the underground Pipa tank to the ‘Victory Sanctuary’ and transport back the Victory ore that the defense forces previously mined,” Qi Ming said.

It was no longer Qi Ming who took the initiative to request an alliance, but rather the underground queen Qisala who personally extended the invitation through [Xiang] when they parted yesterday.

Staff Officer He Zhi's expression was somewhat subtle: "An Earth civilization beyond humankind...?"

Qi Ming: "Are you thinking about Nurmalte? By the way, Nurmalte is all dead, so there's no need to keep that Omega file a secret any longer."

After he recounted the "truth about Nonmarte," Staff Officer He Zhi immediately became excited: "So it turns out that humans are not invaders; we are a civilization naturally born from Earth!"

Qi Ming: "So stop resorting to underhanded tactics like assassination to protect this top-secret document. All civil wars should end now."

Staff Officer He Zhi nodded awkwardly.

When Qi Ming first arrived at TPC, he thought he was just a hot-headed young man who was good at fighting. Now, recalling the warning he received from Minister Yin, he is truly terrified.

If he wanted to, killing me would be a piece of cake.

After breakfast, the underground Pipa Tank, carrying the Victory ore mined by the defense forces, headed towards the Victory Sanctuary.

[Xiang], who was waiting at the agreed location, saw a large drill bit emerge from the rock strata, and then Qi Ming jumped out of the cockpit.

[Xiang] still looked unnatural when facing Qi Ming. The aftereffects of Qi Ming killing Kamiyama and Saijo yesterday had not yet dissipated.

However, he did not hold a negative view of Qi Ming because of this, after all, Qi Ming was trying to save him and Sheparton at the time.

Queen Kisara, who witnessed everything, also said the following:

"Since Earth has bestowed Gaia's power upon him, it means that this decisiveness and ruthlessness is exactly what Earth needs now."

[Xiang] thinks that makes sense.

But it will take some time to get used to Qi Ming's style. "It's all here." Qi Ming could guess the reason for [Xiang]'s awkwardness, but he still had that friendly look on his face, pointing to the full load of Victory Crystals.

“Hmm…” [Xiang] nodded.

The Victory Crystal, which was stolen by one group of humans, was returned to another.

“Um, Queen Kisara wishes to see you,” [Xiang] said.

"Alright, it's time to give a formal greeting." Qi Ming nodded.

After arriving at the Victory Altar, Queen Kisara said:

"Mr. Qi Ming, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Queen Kisara of the Victory Sanctuary."

"Thanks to you, yesterday's matter was resolved smoothly. [Xiang], I am grateful for your help."

Qi Ming laughed and said, "Comrades should help each other. [Xiang] also helped me deal with the three Dark Giants."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Qi Ming got down to business:
"I hope that humanity and the Victory Sanctuary can become allies to protect the Earth. As long as I am still in TPC, no one will dare to covet the Victory Ore."

"If there are cosmic invaders eyeing the Victory Ore, we will not stand idly by."

Queen Kisara nodded: "Peace is also our wish. I will have [Xiang] assist you in protecting the Earth."

Qi Ming looked at [Xiang]: "Please guide me in the future. This is a gift for you. I think it will suit your taste. Give it a try."

He took out the Ultra Cookies that [Sho] from "Ultraman Ginga S" liked the most.

[Xiang]: "This..."

Queen Kisara, standing to the side, laughed and said, "Take it, Xiang."

Since the Queen had spoken, [Xiang] had no choice but to bite off the wrapper and take a bite of the cookie.

His stiff face softened considerably.

This stuff tastes really good—which made [Xiang], who originally just wanted to pretend, unable to resist taking another bite.

Next, Qi Ming handed the PDI communicator to Xiang and told him how to use it.

Thus, humanity and the Victory Sanctuary officially formed an alliance, and Ultraman Victory became a permanent fighting force that Qi Ming could summon to battle at any time.

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Back on the ground, Staff Officer He Zhi reported the situation to Qi Ming with a beaming smile.

"The deal is done. Commander Sahara is quite pragmatic. We will also help cover up their scandal."

"From now on, the Defense Force will be a subordinate department of our TPC, and the entire territory of Japan will be officially under the control of our TPC!"

TPC ruled Japan, while Qi Ming ruled TPC.

Staff Officer He Zhi asked, "Some key positions need to be filled by our people. Who do you think would be the best candidate to take the lead?"

Qi Ming thought for a moment and said, "Fujiwara Chika... oh no, I mean Staff Officer Kiriyama, I believe he has the ability."

Staff Officer He Zhi: "Captain Tongshan... okay."

Soon, the message reached Staff Officer Kiriyama.

Upon receiving the news, Staff Officer Kiriyama was stunned. "Me, the prime minister?"

Doesn't this give people the feeling that it's an official appointment?
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I managed to write the first update with great difficulty.

The second update will come in the afternoon.

(End of this chapter)