Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 490, Section 486: A Giant Monster's Battle Royale (Two Chapters Combined)

The situation was urgent, and the Atlas, carrying all the members of the Victory Team and eight members of the Guard Bureau, was immediately dispatched.

"There is probably some turbulence over Tatara Island that could disable communication systems, so please bring signal flares to keep in touch."

"If you encounter a little monster that looks like this, don't be afraid. It's called 'Pigmon,' and it's a friendly monster."

After speaking, Qi Ming drew a rough sketch of Pigmon's appearance on the paper, and everyone nodded after seeing it.

Soon, the Atlas landed north of Tatara Island. Dark clouds could be seen in the sky, and a vortex-like wormhole was gradually forming.

"Saijo, Kishida, you stay on the bridge. Once the Magus propulsion system is fully charged, fire the Drak gun to destroy the wormhole."

"The rest of you, come ashore with me."

Dan Moroboshi waved his hand and led the group onto the island.

Dozens of people were crowded on the beach; they were tourists visiting the Tatara Island tourist area.

Half an hour ago, they realized something was wrong after seeing the ever-expanding wormhole in the sky, but they were unable to leave due to the communication blackout. Now, seeing the Atlas is like seeing a savior.

"You're from the GUTS team, right? Please help us."

Qi Ming gestured for people to stop, saying, "This place will soon become a dangerous meat grinder. Everyone, call your friends and family, and take your valuables to the Atlas for refuge."

The person in charge of the tourist area and several managers were also among them. Moroboshi Dan asked them if all the tourists were on the beach.

We must ensure the evacuation of everyone; otherwise, if fighting breaks out, the entire island could be sunk, and no one will escape.

The person in charge looked troubled: "No, there are still more than forty people, but they look too strange."

He said that two mornings ago, a thick fog suddenly blew out from the mysterious and dangerous mountains to the south.

Those who ventured out from the inn area were enveloped in mist and seemed to have lost their souls. They dropped their belongings and, in unison, stiffly walked into the depths of the dense forest like puppets.

According to statistics, forty-two people walked into the fog and never returned.

Qi Ming: "The Fog Is Coming?"

Akane Shinjo leaned closer to Qi Ming and lowered her voice: "Wasn't Magnia in this world killed by you and Fujimiya Himeya Jun in Shiroiwa Town?"

"If we're talking about the 'monsters that can manipulate humans in the fog' on Monster Island, the vampire monster [Chimaira] is more likely."

Chimaira, the vampire monster, is the ruler of Monster Island in the "Ade" series.

In the original series, it exhaled hypnotic mist to control a large number of humans, causing them to come to it on their own, and then used its long tongue to suck their blood.

In addition, it also has the [Monsterization Ray], which can turn humans or animals into monsters, and then use its roar to interfere with the consciousness of other monsters, thereby controlling them as its subordinates.

This is a terrifying "mastermind" BOSS monster, much stronger than the monster in the finale of Eddie who froze elephants and giraffes into ice blocks and then smashed them with an iron ball.

Qi Ming: "It seems that Tatara Island in this world is not only home to Red King and his three punching bag monsters, but also the vampire monster Chimaira... Won't they start fighting?"

Chimaira's roar can only control some weak, intelligent monsters that can understand commands, while Red King is neither weak nor intelligent, so he certainly cannot be controlled.

Being inherently ferocious and indiscriminate in its attacks, it would probably not care about anything else when it encounters Chimaira and would just charge straight in.

Akane Shinjo: "Who do you think will have the last laugh, Red King or Chimaira?"

Qi Ming thought for a moment: "If it were the enhanced version of Red King from 'Max,' he would probably win, since Red King has never lost a single wild monster civil war."

Akane Shinjo thinks more highly of Chimaira, after all, this girl not only has fighting power that surpasses the normal Eddie, but is also smart, and can probably win by using her wisdom.

Qi Ming: "What you said makes sense... Wait, weren't we here to kill monsters and save people? Why are we suddenly fighting crickets?"

Meanwhile, in order to rescue the advance exploration team of TPC to Tatara Island and the tourists who had entered the dense forest after being controlled by Chimaira, Dan Moroboshi decided to split into four groups to search.

He was in a group with Fengyuan, Jugglus and Yamanaka were in a group, Emi and Carmilla were in a group, and Qiming and Shinjo Akane were in a group.

Once the situation is detected, a signal flare will be fired to gather the forces.

Carmilla was unhappy with the group assignment; she felt she should be with Qi Ming, and Hui Mei didn't really want to travel with Carmilla either.

So, professional Shinjo Akane stepped in and secretly comforted the two of them.

To Carmilla, she said, "The situation is urgent now, so you must protect Huimei and make Qiming recognize your abilities and magnanimity."

To Aobe Emi, she said, "Carmilla's temper has improved a lot after spending time with Qi Ming, and she will definitely be responsible and attentive."

This forced the two to reluctantly agree.

Watching Huimei and Carmilla walk southwest together, Qi Ming asked, "Are they really okay?"

Akane Shinjo: "Don't worry, I've been secretly working hard for a harmonious and beautiful future. You'll understand my good intentions later... Let's go!"

After saying that, she pulled Qi Ming along and walked forward with great interest, with Qi Ming cutting a path ahead.

"Why don't we just fly? The view from the air is much better," Shinjo Akane suggested, seeing how tired Qi Ming looked.

Qi Ming: "Fly?"

The Flying Swallow No. 1 and Flying Swallow No. 2 are not yet repaired, and the Dyna Flying Wing has not been built. Under these circumstances, is there any aircraft?

"Don't underestimate my superpowers. Come on, hold on tight, I'll take you flying." A blue ball of light appeared in Shinjo Akane's hands and she took off: "If we encounter an attack from a flying monster, you can transform and protect me immediately."

Qi Ming was convinced by the latter reason and put his hands on her shoulders: "I'm ready."

Akane Shinjo shouted energetically, "Akane Shinjo Flight, officially taking off!"

The next moment, the two of them soared into the air, flying hundreds of meters into the sky, with the towering mountains below laid out before them.

Qi Ming shouted, "I say, how about we get a flying device next time? A magic broom or a flying sword, preferably a disposable flying sword with railings, so we don't have to squeeze in!"

"Whoosh!" The next moment, a roaring sound of air being torn apart came from afar.

Shinjo Akane and Qi Ming turned their heads and saw a huge object appear in their line of sight.

Its entire body was gray, with two sharp teeth hanging from its mouth. It flapped its two wings and chased after Qi Ming and Shinjo Akane.

That's the winged monster "Chandra" from Ultraman!
Sure enough, while flying in the air makes it easy to survey the environment, it also makes one an easy target.

Qi Ming immediately composed himself: "Trying to attack us? Then let's take you down first."

After saying that, he was about to turn the dial and transform to meet the attack.

But the next moment, a roar came from below Qi Ming and Shinjo Akane.

Another flying monster appeared, swooping down towards Chandra. Its arms and ankles were covered with membranes like those of a flying squirrel, its back was covered with spikes like a porcupine, and each hand had three sharp claws.

Akane Shinjo: "I know it. It's the flying membrane monster Paragura from Max. Is it here to protect us?"

In the original series, the flying membrane monster [Paragra] was one of Pigmon's two guardian beasts. It had a relatively gentle personality and was killed by Red King while protecting Pigmon.

Qi Ming: "This looks more like enemies settling old scores. It seems this isn't their first fight."

The flying membrane monsters from "Max" battle the winged monsters from "The Original," making this island a veritable "PUBG Mobile Plus."

Upon seeing the flying membrane monster [Paragura], Chandra roared in response and charged head-on. The two fought fiercely as they disappeared into the horizon.

Akane Shinjo: "Do you want to go with them? If Chandra gets killed, you'll get a free Starpoint."

Qi Ming's gaze narrowed slightly: "Never mind, judging from the battle just now, it will be difficult for them to determine a winner in a short time."

Let's get down to business first.

The two flew a few more kilometers and made a new discovery.

In a desolate place, a monster lay motionless, its entire body black, its back covered in spikes, and its tail long. It was lifeless.

This is Magra, the subterranean monster from the original series, and the first monster to be defeated by the Science Patrol alone.

Shinjo Akane descended with Qi Ming: "It looks like he's been dead for a long time."

Qi Ming surveyed the corpse of the subterranean monster [Magra] and, after seeing its corroded skin, concluded: "It was poisoned."

Akane Shinjo: "So that's the one who was killed by Chimaira?"

In "Edge", Chimaira can not only suck blood, but also vaporize venom and spit it out from its mouth, which it once used to wipe out a squadron of Earth Defense Force fighters.

In this world, it's unclear how the naturally timid and cowardly subterranean monster [Magra] offended it, as it was directly poisoned to death.

The vampire monster Chimaira from Eddie defeated the subterranean monster Magra from the original Eddie.

Some monsters have already been eliminated.

Just then, Akane Shinjo made a discovery: "Ki Ming, look!"

She found a toolbox marked with the [TPC] symbol in the wasteland: "This should be the toolbox where the TPC exploration team stores their exploration equipment."

Qi Ming immediately came over, opened the box, and saw a rectangular solid inside.

Qi Ming jumped in shock and cried out, "It's C4 explosives!"

He suddenly grabbed Shinjo Akane and instantly retreated dozens of meters away.

Akane Shinjo: "?"

When you were carrying the planet-destroying bomb that Kosam brought, you were so calm and collected. Why are you reacting so strongly to a C4 bomb?

Akane Shinjo: "That C4 bomb wasn't activated, so there's no need to be so nervous."

Qi Ming took a breath: "It seems I overreacted."

Shinjo Akane patted Qi Ming's head: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. But if the advance exploration team's equipment box is here, it means they should be nearby."

After regaining their composure, Qi Ming and Shinjo Akane searched the area and quickly found traces of the exploration team's activities, continuing their search along the trail.

Soon, in a cave, the two found a man lying in the cave, covered in wounds.

Qi Ming stepped forward and shook him awake, handing him a bottle of water: "You're Matsui from the advance exploration team, right? Are you alright? Where are the others?"

After being shaken awake, Matsui saw Qi Ming and became extremely excited: "It's me! I know you! You're Qi Ming from the Victory Team... Everyone else has been killed!"

Qi Mingxin's heart sank: "Were they killed by a monster?"

Matsui gritted his teeth: "In fact, they were killed by poachers!"

He recounted what had happened during that time.

Not long ago, the four members of their exploration team returned to Tatara Island, only to find that the central area was in complete chaos.

This area has more monsters than people, making it a place fraught with danger.

A subterranean monster called "Magra" suddenly appeared and routed them, leaving them without any weapons—the C4 bomb was lost during that time.

Just when they thought they were doomed, the vampire monster Chimaira appeared and crushed the subterranean monster Magra that was about to attack them.

The gruesome scene horrified them; this island truly embodied the phrase "survival of the fittest" to its fullest extent.

Big fish eat little fish, little fish eat shrimp, and humans are undoubtedly at the bottom of the food chain in the face of these enormous monsters.

Just when they thought it would be their turn after the underground monster [Magra] was defeated, their savior appeared.

The little red monster, Pigmon, appeared and, disregarding the dangers posed by Chimaira, helped the four exploration team members by quietly leading them away through a cave, away from the area where the monster was found.

But then, two poachers appeared.

They wanted to hunt the rare animal Pigumon, but the exploration team disagreed, wanting to protect their savior.

After a brief confrontation, the two poachers ambushed and knocked all the exploration team members unconscious, then gave chase to the fleeing Pigmon.

"When I woke up, all my teammates had died."

"While they were unconscious, a plant on the island drained all their blood. When I saw them, they were already mummies!"

"If it weren't for those two poachers, things would never have turned out this way!"

Looking at Matsui, who was gritting his teeth in hatred, Qi Ming and Shinjo Akane exchanged a glance: "Poaching Pigmon, and even attacking government personnel for it... those two from 'Max', right?"

In episode 5 of Max, two poachers attacked Kaito and Mizuki, two members of DASH, in an attempt to capture Pigmon.

Not only did they threaten the two men with a gun, knock them unconscious, and leave them in a dangerous environment, but they also damaged the fighter jet they were traveling in, making the situation extremely critical.

What was the final result?

Kind-hearted Kaito and Mizuki forgave them and rescued them from danger.

But Qi Ming would not do that.

He patted Matsui on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Matsui... I will make them pay the price."

Ferocious beasts must be killed, villains must be killed; only then can we be considered healthy!
(End of this chapter)