Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 473, Page 469: The Truth Revealed, the Source of Everything! (Two Chapters Combined)

Long ago, Akane Shinjo was an unsociable person who usually stayed at home watching tokusatsu and anime. She was not good at interpersonal communication and had no friends in real life.

So with the help of a "fun person," she created a city called "Azalea Terrace" in the electronic world, and people living in the city.

She concealed the fact that she was the "Creator Goddess" and projected her consciousness as a female high school student, attending the Azalea Terrace High School within the game.

Unlike the real world, in the electronic world, Akane Shinjo is welcomed and adored by the people she created, and is known as the perfect goddess of beauty and talent at Azalea High School.

But she is actually very sensitive and will create monsters to eliminate those who displease her.

During lunchtime, her hot dog was smashed flat by a classmate with a volleyball. She pretended not to care, but when she got home, she immediately created a monster to kill the classmate.

After being bumped into by her homeroom teacher who was looking down at his phone in the hallway, and because the teacher didn't apologize, she immediately created a monster at home to kill her teacher.

But this time, she failed.

Because a giant named Gridman entered the world she created from the outside world, defeated the monster she used to kill her homeroom teacher, and then began to oppose her at every turn.

Akane Shinjo felt incredibly frustrated.

As the creator god, am I not allowed to do whatever I want in the world I created?

So what if they killed someone? If it weren't for me, they wouldn't have existed in the first place.

But Gullit said no, these people also have dreams.

Ume da!

She used various methods to create all sorts of monsters, but they were all defeated by Gridman, leaving her furious and helpless.

That period was incredibly dark for Akane Shinjo, with all sorts of negative emotions surging within her, almost causing her to break down.

It was at that time that the Eternal Core scanned her mind and then created this hybrid universe.

Finally, influenced by Gridman and his gang, she began to reflect and realize that she was a prisoner bound by loneliness.

She chose to confront her own heart and achieved self-redemption after helping Gridman defeat the real mastermind.

The story of the electronic world of Azalea Terrace has ended. Akane Shinjo has returned to reality and, after recovering, uses Gridman's power to see the universe created by the Eternal Core after scanning her heart.

Upon seeing this, she was completely stunned.

What is this?!
What's going on with this chaotic, smoky world, where demons run rampant? Is this hell?
On Earth, various defense agencies are ruled by wolves and jackals. Even people like Tsuchihashi Yu have become directors. Can he really hold the position?
The GUTS team is full of amazing characters, while Ultraman Seven, a single Ultraman, has to face almost every opposing force from the Ultraman series...

The same goes for the universe; the balance between light and darkness has completely collapsed. The Land of Light hasn't even assembled the Super Tai yet, but a bunch of super enemies have already emerged.

If this continues, the universe will be doomed sooner or later!

Having experienced the electronic world, Akane Shinjo now feels that even though these lives were born because of her, they have their own joys and sorrows and are all trying their best to live.

No one can take away their right to live, or their yearning for tomorrow.

Something has to be done!
At this point, Akane Shinjo said, "You should have noticed it too, right? The dark forces not only fight against each other, but also devour one another."

"If this continues, a wicked god will surely emerge from the darkness and rise above all others."

"An ultimate evil god who surpasses Gatanothor, surpasses Grimd, and is capable of devouring all the light in the universe, and even threatening all universes."

“I have to do something before things get out of control.”

"So while I was gathering people to create the 'Ultraman Any Key,' I was also preparing candidates to use the Ultraman Any Key..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Ming's expression changed:
"Wait, you said you could create monsters before, could it be that..."

"Am I also a monster you created, a 'divine weapon' you crafted?"

Akane Shinjo quickly waved her hands: "No, no, no, I did not create your life."

Qi Ming breathed a sigh of relief.

Akane Shinjo then added, "I simply created the world you live in with Gridman's help."

Qi Ming's heart skipped a beat again: "?"

Akane Shinjo: "The Ultraman Any Button is the last hope, but it places extremely high demands on the user."

"I hope users have a resolute and confident heart, so that they are not confused even when facing the dark side of society."

"I hope he has a strong sense of justice, so that he is willing to take the initiative to save innocent lives."

"I hope he has a strong body that can withstand the amplification of Ultraman's random key, and that he won't be worn down by the continuous battles."

"The ability to think and judge effectively in the face of any crisis or under extreme conditions."

"And the ability to unite forces of justice and manage this complex situation..."

"If all these qualities could be concentrated in one person, that would be a miracle, and that's exactly what I need."

"So with Gridman's help, I created one universe after another, but I was always disappointed. Finally, one day, with the intervention of other forces of good, the miracle we had been waiting for finally came to pass in that universe."

"Then, you appeared."

Akane Shinjo continued, "After you were born, I watched you grow, quickly reviewed your daily routines, and carefully observed the important moments in your life."

“I watched all of these things closely: your first day of primary school, your martial arts training with Qing Zizai, your entrance into the college entrance examination hall, your descent into an ancient tomb with that archaeologist, and your journey into the fog-shrouded city of London.”

“When you were harassed by that woman while you were traveling in France, I was tempted to get involved. I didn’t want my child to get involved with that kind of immoral woman. Luckily, you resisted the temptation in the end.”

"You are really outstanding, beyond my imagination. I am very proud and happy."

Qi Ming: "That's not a temptation for me."

Now that he's heard this, he understands a little.

Is it because she had high expectations for herself and accompanied her growth in a special way, and felt gratified and proud in watching over him, that she called herself a mother?

and many more……

At this moment, Qi Ming realized something: "Wait, you said Gridman created my world..."

Holy crap, a single-universe-level powerhouse!
The power to create the universe is comparable to the Mysterious Four!

If you want to fix this hybrid world, why not just have Gridman find all the evil and kill them all? Why bother creating any random key?

Akane Shinjo shook her head after hearing this: "Destructive power and special abilities should be considered separately. Gridman is good at creating and repairing rather than destroying."

"If it really comes down to a fight, he's the kind of player who can fight the enemy for half a day without the aftershocks destroying a city."

"So don't expect him to come to your aid; he's too busy putting out fires to help himself right now."

"The darkness of this hybrid universe has begun to spread to other worlds. The One has entered your original universe, and there are many similar cases."

Qi Ming's eyes narrowed upon hearing this: "What's the situation over there now? How are my biological mother, my elders, and my friends?" Shinjo Akane: "They're all fine. The situation on that Earth is relatively stable for now."

She said that Qi Ming's martial virtue is still quite abundant, and he can contend with the progenitor alien beast [The One] for a short period of time.

But this balance is very fragile.

The One from another world is evolving and growing stronger at a terrifying rate, and will soon surpass the limits of that world, becoming uncontrollable.

After all, this was something that Noah had to personally hunt down before...

"We still need Ultraman's power to defeat the monster. I suggest you go back within two months."

"Furthermore, I suspect that besides [The One], other aliens have also infiltrated..."

Qi Ming nodded, then spread his hands, leaned back, and lay down on the grass in a "T" shape, gazing at the blue sky with a long, distant look.

Seeing him like this, Akane Shinjo felt even more guilty: "These truths must be very painful for you, which is why I didn't dare to come see you before."

Qi Ming shook his head, his expression perfectly calm:
"I wouldn't say I feel uncomfortable, but I just feel a little strange."

"It seems that my fate and the meaning of my life were predetermined a long time ago... I guess I was designed to be a divine weapon after all."

Upon hearing this, Akane Shinjo quickly waved her hand and said, "That's not true. I never interfered with your life trajectory before you turned twenty-one."

"You have your own thoughts, your own dreams, you are a living, breathing person, the protagonist of your own life."

"After I turned twenty-one, all I did was send you the 'Ultraman Any Button'."

"Ultraman's random button is just a piece of equipment; equipment cannot create a hero."

"You became a hero by fighting against evil through your own will."

After hearing this, Qi Ming sat up with his hands on his head: "I wouldn't call myself a hero, I just do some small things to help others within my ability."

Upon hearing this, Akane Shinjo was even more gratified: "So you are a born hero."

Qi Ming: "Let's put that topic aside for now. I have a question. Before you gave me this broken watch and sent me into this world, why didn't you come over and say hello?"

Qi Ming felt that if Shinjo Akane had a proper talk with him and told him the truth, he would gladly accept this mission.

It's not just about gaining power from outside the world to fight against The One and protect our home, but also about experiencing adventures and glory that most people have never experienced.

But before setting off, he wanted to do some preparations, such as saying goodbye to his relatives and friends.

For example, singing a song like "Goodbye, Mom, tonight I'm setting sail" in front of Chen Yang.

Akane Shinjo's face darkened as she said this: "Because it's too late, internal conflicts have arisen within us."

Qi Ming: "Internal conflict?"

Akane Shinjo said that the creators of "Ultraman Any Button" are a very complex group, and sometimes the line between genius and madness is very thin.

Some time ago, Akane Shinjo saw that Seven was increasingly overwhelmed by the continuous double attacks on Earth in the hybrid universe, and felt that Seven was about to collapse and that Qi Ming should be asked to help.

She said it was time to talk to Qi Ming.

I know Qi Ming best, and I'm sure I can persuade him to come and help me.

However, two of the creators disagreed.

One of the "funny people" said, "We've only just arrived; it's not good to come too early."

He said that the best time for Qi Ming to descend would be when the remaining Ultra Warriors on Earth in the mixed universe had died helplessly in battle, and billions of humans had died—the light shining into hell would be the most dazzling.

Under those circumstances, the survivors would accept Qi Ming and regard him as their only support. With the people's hearts aligned with him, Shining Tiga would definitely be able to be activated at will.

Another person, who calls himself "God-like," said that the data from this "social experiment" is not enough and should be further explored.

Akane Shinjo would certainly not agree. She created the Ultraman Any Button to make up for mistakes and save lives, not to play hero games and promote stars.

Akane Shinjo: "Then everyone fell out and started fighting over the Ultraman random button that wasn't even fully manufactured yet."

"I was afraid they would succeed, so I directly bound you to any key and then urgently sent you to this world."

After hearing the whole story, Qi Ming blinked: "Is that all...? Is there anything else to add?"

Akane Shinjo raised her hand as if making a vow: "No, I promise, I have nothing to hide from you."

Qi Ming nodded after hearing this, then squatted down on the ground, his chin touching his knees, his hands hugging his legs, and remained motionless.

The truth is too much information to process properly; he needs to sort it out carefully.

Akane Shinjo lowered her head and said, "I know it's my fault. If I had been a little stronger and more resilient from the beginning, none of this would have happened, and you wouldn't have had to carry so much burden."

“I know you must have been under a lot of pressure lately, because if you lose, it’s all over. You only act confident to give your teammates confidence.”

“Your loved ones are not by your side now, but I am still here. I watched you grow up, I know all your preferences, I understand your joys and sorrows, I am the one who understands you the most.”

"If you have any troubles or worries in the future, don't bear them alone anymore. Treat me like your mother and confide in me."

After saying that, Shinjo Akane carefully reached out and hugged Qi Ming's head in her arms.

Akane Shinjo's embrace was soft and warm, and a faint, warm fragrance wafted over, making Qi Ming feel as if he were floating on clouds.

A hint of melancholy flashed in his eyes: "Mother...?"

He took a deep breath and sat up, supporting himself on Akane Shinjo's shoulders.

"Knowing all this suddenly has really confused me. Logically speaking, I should really be in a state of confusion and think things through."

"But the situation is urgent now, and the captain and the others are waiting for me to rescue them."

"Here's what we'll do: give me the power that can 'defeat Toregia' first, and I'll go kill those guys. After I'm done, I'll think about it slowly."

Akane Shinjo nodded emphatically: "Yes! Let's go, to the Eternal Core!"

Qi Ming: "Eternal Core?"

Akane Shinjo: "That's right. The Eternal Core created this universe after reading my mind, so my affinity for it is definitely no less than that of Yuzare."

"If I can pluck a fragment for you to absorb, you will have the power to reverse the situation."

Upon hearing this, Qi Ming's expression turned serious: "You should know that in the original story, You Sha Lei died from the backlash after removing the Eternal Core fragment, right? You might die."

Akane Shinjo nodded: "You have the resolve to fight evil with your life, and so do I."

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