Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 496, Section 492: Anne Caught in the Act & Dan Moroboshi's Society Dies (Two Chapters Combined)

Adhering to the principle of not overlooking any suspicious clues, Saijo Nagi earnestly consulted the old man and learned that the old man's name was "Dr. Kori".

Saijo Nagi: "What is Unikin?"

Dr. Guli: "Eunikin is like Halley's Comet, moving around the Sun in a very large elliptical orbit with a 12-year cycle."

"It drew an elliptical orbit spanning the future and the past, its flight path dividing time into the past and the future..."

"On the evening of December 24th, it will appear on Earth within seconds via 'now'."

Upon hearing this, Saijo Nagi looked incredulous.

If she understands correctly, this monster called Unikin is an important component used to determine time anchors and make time run.

Thinking that the person on the other end was a PhD student and wouldn't talk nonsense, she didn't dare to be careless and immediately contacted the members of the Victory team to tell them about it.

On the communication channel, Yamanaka chuckled: "Dr. Kori? I've heard of him. His nickname in academia is 'The Fraud Doctor'."

As a scientist, Kishida was of course aware of Dr. Kori: "He published a paper on Unikin a long time ago, saying that he encountered the mythical beast Unikin in reality, but that must be a lie."

Hye-mi asked curiously, "Why?"

Kishida: "Because if Unikin really exists, then the moment he appears, everything nearby will fall into the spacetime rift. If Dr. Guli had really encountered him, he would be gone long ago, and he wouldn't be out there swindling people."

Kishida said there are plenty of urban legends and rural ghost stories like these, such as "Inunaki Village," "The Cannibal Toilet," and "Kisaragi Station"...

Their winning team believes in science and won't believe in something that lacks theoretical basis.

Qi Ming suddenly spoke up: "No, what Dr. Gu Li said is true, Eunice does exist."

The mythical beast [Unigin] originates from episode 26 of Ultraman Max, "Ellie at Christmas".

Like the legendary beast [Glarvan] in the 57th volume of "Goss", "The Snow Page", it belongs to the [Mythical Creature] category of the Arcane system.

Qi Ming: "Don't think of Unikin as a monster like Golza. It's not just a bigger beast; it's part of the rules of the universe."

Akane Shinjo, of course, also knew about Yunikin: "Thinking about it carefully, Yunikin and Greiza are quite similar."

Griza is essentially a cosmic void, while Unikin is composed of spacetime distortions.

However, Greza has an instinct to devour life, so it is an "inherently evil" being in the eyes of intelligent life forms.

Unikin is a benevolent mythical beast, which is why Dr. Guli was unharmed when he encountered Unikin in the past, because Unikin carefully restrained its strength.

Kishida was shocked: "What? He's not a fraud after all?"

Yamanaka: "This myth is true!"

After hearing this, Feng Yuan began to ponder: Could it be that Earth, which attracts all sorts of great gods to descend, is actually the center of the universe?
Moroboshi Dan immediately decided that this Christmas team-building activity would be for everyone to see the mythical beast Unikin in person.

Upon hearing the news in the group chat, Aizen Makoto immediately exclaimed excitedly, "I want to come too! I want to come too!"

Qi Ming: "No problem, it'll be more fun with more people."

Dan Moroboshi suggested that since it would be more fun with more people, could he invite his teammates who were free to join in?

Aside from Captain Kiriyama, who was handpicked by Qi Ming to be prime minister and is too busy to attend, his former teammates Furuhashi, Amagi, Soga, and Annu should also be able to come and get together.

Qi Ming: "You're welcome to join us."

He figured there were already a lot of people, so he might as well invite Jun Himeya and Fujimiya along too, so everyone could have a good get-together.

And so, the group changed into casual clothes and followed Dr. Guli to a forest.

After confirming that Anne would be coming, Dan Moroboshi specially changed into a handsome white suit and wore an "Eleking" style tie.

The doctor was also confused when he saw a group of people coming to watch.

After learning the situation, he was pleasantly surprised: "You all believe what I said is true?"

In the mountains: "The main reason is that I trust Qi Ming. So, why are you so sure that Unikin will appear in this forest?"

Dr. Guli: "Because Eunice had been to this forest before, this is where I met it. I was only twelve years old then."

"That day, my mom, sister, and I decorated the Christmas tree together. After we finished decorating, my sister said that it would be beautiful if we put a red berry on the tree."

"I went to the forest at night to find red tung tree berries so I could hang them on the Christmas tree as a surprise for my mom and sister."

"But no matter how hard I searched, I couldn't find the fruit of the rice tree. Just when I was getting anxious, Eunice appeared."

“At that time I stood in the moonlight, holding my breath and staring at it intently… but it disappeared very quickly.”

Recalling this, Dr. Gu Li's weathered face showed a look of emotion:

"Although it was only for a dozen seconds, I will never forget Eunice."

"As I grew up and became a research scholar, I never gave up on pursuing Eunice. I want to catch it and let everyone see what it looks like."

“But Eunice always disappears in an instant. Sometimes I can’t help but think that what I’ve been chasing all my life might just be an illusion.”

After saying that, Dr. Gu Li gave a self-deprecating smile.

After hearing this, Torregia remarked, "Isn't that what research is all about? You might spend your whole life trying and failing."

Akane Shinjo murmured softly, moved by the scene: "Like a dream gone awry, a wanderer, chasing after illusions..."

Dan Moroboshi and Gen also felt that this doctor had a tough time, having persevered for so many years despite everyone's disdain.

Kishida: "But I have a question. How can you be sure that Unikin will appear in the same location? Can you be sure that this is the 'Unikin' spawn point?"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately turned to look at him.

Dr. Gu Li paused for a moment: "Hmm, I think they should come."

It was clear that he couldn't explain it either; he was just relying on his intuition.

Aizen Makoto, who arrived first, was quite excited: "So, Doctor, how do you plan to capture this Unikin, and after you capture him, are you considering selling him to me?"

The doctor said, "If the myth is true, then as long as you put ash branches around Unikin when it appears, Unikin will not be able to escape this space."

"Then I can trap Unikin inside this crystal!"

"Forget about selling it. What use is money to an old man like me? I just want to prove to everyone that what I'm pursuing isn't fake."

Two hours before Dr. Guli's predicted arrival of Eunice, everyone else arrived except for Jun Himeya, who might not be able to make it due to the distance.

At this moment, Dan Moroboshi and his former teammates gathered together, reminiscing about the time they spent protecting the Earth together and discussing recent changes.

They lamented that the darkness was growing ever more menacing, and that powerful enemies were appearing one after another.

TPC has changed drastically. Director Yu Tsuchihashi is dead, and there is no one to take over the position of director.

Fengyuan glanced at the group, seemingly casually, and asked Saijo Nagi, "Vice-Captain, the captain seems to be looking at that lady the whole time."

Saijo Nagi: "That's Anu-senpai. She used to work with the captain a lot, and they have a deep bond."

Annu is already thirty years old, but time has not left many marks on her. Instead, it has given her a kind of composure and charm that comes with maturity.

She was wearing a kimono, her eyes sparkling, and she stood with Dan Moroboshi, chatting and laughing.

Qi Ming looked at Moroboshi Dan and An Nu and asked, "Do you think this couple can make it work?"

Akane Shinjo: "It was mentioned in the Taiga radio drama that the members of GUYS in Mebius recorded their voices in a GUYS gun and then sent it to the Land of Light using meteor technology."

"But this took a long time. By the time Mebius received the message from his companions across light-years, his teammates had already been dead for a long time."

She found it difficult, after all, the "lifespan theory" is quite hurtful. This is probably why Gai didn't stay with Naomi in Orb.

Meanwhile, Kishida and Yamanaka had already set up their tents, and the others, finding it interesting, also set up two large tents.

Carmilla was very confident, unlike Toregia who followed the instructions step by step.

She set up a tent based on her "feelings," but it didn't look like a habitable place.

Huimei suppressed a laugh: "This looks like bamboo shoots."

Qi Ming: "It might be a tribute to the Ultraman Tiga Pyramid."

Akane Shinjo wondered if Carmilla was doing it on purpose, so that she would have a reason to share a tent with Qi Ming later.

"Bang!" Just then, a crashing sound and cries for help came from the tent behind us.

Feng Yuan: "Everyone, please help me! I accidentally put the zipper on backwards and now I'm trapped in the tent and can't get out."

This immediately attracted a crowd of onlookers.

As Torregia unzipped the zipper, he earnestly pleaded, "How did you do that? Could you demonstrate it for me again? I don't mean to mock you; I'm genuinely curious."

Feng Yuan crawled out of the tent and said it was just a mistake and he would fix it soon.

The barbecue grill was set up in the mountains, and the charcoal fire was lit: "This kind of weather is the best for barbecue, everyone, let's get the ingredients!"

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other expectantly, but no one made a sound.

"What, aren't you going to bring out the barbecue meat yet?"

"I wasn't the one responsible for bringing the meat."

"You didn't bring it?"

"Shouldn't you be the one bringing it?"

"I'm carrying so many tents, how am I supposed to find a place to carry them all?!"

"I'm in charge of driving."

Everyone noticed that they brought all sorts of things to do, from game consoles to portable diesel generators, but nobody brought barbecue.

To ensure everyone could see Unikin clearly, Aizen Makoto brought a large backpack full of binoculars, but he didn't bring any barbecue.

This was the first team-building activity for the Victory Team, and due to a lack of experience, some mistakes occurred.

The previously enthusiastic atmosphere suddenly turned somber.

"What should we do? What should we eat?"

Feng Yuan: "Does that mean we should hunt in this forest? Perhaps that wouldn't be bad."

At this moment, a lion was hidden in Feng Yuan's eyes.

Fujimiya looked at the stream flowing through the forest: "Or perhaps fishing?"

Saijo Nagi: "How about requesting headquarters to airdrop supplies?"

Upon hearing this, Yamanaka felt it was incredibly embarrassing. If they actually did it, the next day TPC would be buzzing with news that "two generations of the GUTS team almost starved to death and were wiped out because they didn't bring any food on vacation."

Where is the dignity of this victorious team now?!
Aizen Makoto said it was easy, just order takeout.

Akane Shinjo: "In this remote mountain forest, will anyone deliver takeout? Oh right, you're rich, you should be able to call someone, but that would take a long time."

Dan Moroboshi: "How about we ask the campers over there for some food? This lady is really beautiful."

Qi Ming was taken aback. Were there other tourists here besides us?
He looked in the direction Dan Moroboshi was pointing, where there was a woman and a young, beautiful lady, who seemed to be camping as well.

Akane Shinjo cautiously moved closer to Qi Ming: "These faces... aren't they the two aliens from the 'Hana' episode of Ultraman Ultraman Tiga?"

After activating [Insight], Qi Ming confirmed, "It is them, two aliens who want to invade Earth."

After hearing Dan Moroboshi's evaluation, Annu glanced at it a few times and smiled, "It is indeed very beautiful."

The next moment, the "young and beautiful lady" suddenly collapsed to the ground, coughing heavily, while her eyes involuntarily turned towards Dan Moroboshi's direction.

The old woman looked very worried: "Miss, are you alright, Miss!"

Upon seeing this, Moroboshi Dan immediately rushed over: "Is he sick?"

He immediately pulled out his PDI communicator to call for backup, but found that the communication seemed to be interfered with and he couldn't reach headquarters at all.

Saijo Nagi: "We need to get her to the hospital right away. I'll carry her outside to a place where there are cars."

Dan Moroboshi: "No, I'll handle it. Everyone, keep playing. That's an order."

The old woman said, "I'm so sorry to have disturbed your enjoyment of the day."

"It's alright." After saying that, under Annu's gaze, Moroboshi Dan carried the young and beautiful lady on his back and walked away in a flash, with the old woman following closely behind.

Gu Qiao coughed and said to An Nu, "You know, Tuan is such a warm-hearted person. He will lend a helping hand to anyone who needs help."

Annu smiled and said, "Of course I understand the group."

Watching the three leave, Qi Ming suddenly said, "Everyone, wouldn't you like to watch a good show together before Barbecue and Eunice arrive?"

Aizen Makoto: "What kind of show is it?"

Qi Ming waved his hand, signaling everyone to pick up their binoculars and follow the three members of the Moroboshi Group at a distance.

In the mountains: "Why do we look like we're going to catch someone cheating?"

Saijo Nagi realized something: "Are there problems with those two women?"

Qi Ming nodded and said that they were actually Manong people from Manong Star. Because their home planet was becoming increasingly desertified, they wanted to colonize Earth.

Qi Ming pointed to Moroboshi Dan, who was carrying the "young woman," and said, "Everyone, guess what will happen next?"

Furuhashi had a lot of confidence in his teammates: "If we team up, we'll soon realize what those two guys are really like. After all, we've dealt with space invaders a lot before, so we have plenty of experience."

Soga: "That's right. Maybe the group actually noticed something was wrong with those two women a long time ago and planned to take them down first."

Annu nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with this statement.

Qi Ming: "Then let's wait and see."

The next moment, the young woman being carried on Dan Moroboshi's back revealed a triumphant smile.

She pulled a wrench from her pocket and smashed it hard on Dan Moroboshi's head, which wasn't wearing a helmet.

Dan Moroboshi was completely unaware of all this. After being hit, his body went limp and he fainted.

The invincible Dan Moroboshi was knocked unconscious once again.

Ancient Bridge: "..."

Soga: "..."

The rest of the Victory team: "..."

Akane Shinjo thought that Dan Moroboshi's company was now doomed.

Annu pulled at his sleeve and walked forward with a cold smile.

(End of this chapter)