Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 529, Section 525: Maga Serpent & R'lyeh's Resurrection of the Dark Giants

Seeing Qi Ming's predatory grin, Dark Torregia's earlier pleasure vanished instantly, leaving him feeling as if he had swallowed a dead rat.

He was resurrected a few days ago and returned to Earth to avenge his previous defeat, secretly investigating and scouting.

Upon learning that Carmilla was unable to transform and that Qi Ming was not present, he immediately felt that an opportunity had arrived.

Watch me corrupt Carmilla, leaving you tormented and torn, forced to defeat your former comrade, and ultimately filled with regret for the rest of your life...

Then, Qi Ming appeared right in front of him.

The usually composed Torregia was a little vulnerable; ever since he met Qi Ming, nothing had gone right for him.

Don't you want me to turn the tables at all?!
Also, this guy said he obtained the power of the King of Ultra.

That confident smile, and that lingering feeling about him... he wasn't lying.

Even though the Color Timer contains the "Great Evil God," he still harbors great fear of the King of Ultra, who sits at the pinnacle.

After a brief period of deliberation, Torregia felt it necessary to observe for a while longer and let something else test the waters.

Even though a million thoughts were racing through his mind, he still managed to maintain a gentlemanly demeanor and bowed to the two of them: "In that case, I won't disturb your private time any longer."

After saying those polite words, he returned to the magic teleportation array and disappeared.

After searching for a while, he arrived at a ruin located on the seabed of the South Pacific Ocean, exuding a thick aura of darkness.

This is [Ruruya].

After parting the water and entering the ruins, Toregia found three stone statues.

These are the statues of the Dark Trio from "The Final Holy War"—Camilla, Darramb, and Hitler.

"Dark giants...come alive and wreak havoc!" Dark waves surged forward, and Dark Tregear began to revive three dark giants.

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"Did he run away? This guy is getting more and more of a clown."

Carmilla paid no attention to the departing Toregia. She looked at Qi Ming with starry eyes, her previously gloomy heart filled with overwhelming joy: "You're back!"

Qi Ming sat down on a bench and patted the person next to him, gesturing for her to sit there: "Yes, you just got back. What's happened during this time?"

He had only heard a rough outline of what happened during his time stationed there from Zoffy.

Carmilla sat down in front of Qi Ming: "So, you came to see me as soon as you got back?"

They really know how to extract the key points.

Qi Ming: "Yes, yes, everyone has been doing well lately."

“Very good.” Carmilla recounted a few representative events.

When Father of Ultra was stationed there, even though the attacks continued frequently, those monsters were no match for him at all, and he dealt with them without any pressure.

After Zoffy came over to switch positions, he discovered a few things worth mentioning.

Half a month ago, a ferocious beast called Ruganoga descended upon Earth.

Akane Shinjo immediately warned that if this thing were to go all out, it could destroy a planet in just a few hits.

Upon hearing this, Aizen Makoto was immediately terrified and transformed into Black Orb, fearfully wielding the Dark Orb Holy Sword.

Then Ruganoga was killed in terror.

A week ago, the "Maggi Serpent" recorded in the Taiping Fengtu Ji (Records of the Land of Peace) awakened and appeared on the surface, beginning to wreak havoc.

Akane Shinjo said it was just an larva, but still not to be underestimated; it could drain Earth's energy in a few moments, turning it into a dead planet. At the time, Dan Moroboshi believed that this thing had been artificially awakened, and Jugglus Juggler said, "Releasing such a world-destroying being is simply insane."

Aizen Makoto frantically agreed: "That's right, it's absolutely outrageous."

Finally, with everyone working together, the Earth's armed forces, led by Black Orb, Agul, and Zoffy, defeated Maga Orochi.

Akane Shinjo said that things are not over yet. It is highly likely that Maga Orochi will transfer its energy underground after being defeated, and then continue to absorb the energy of the earth in the form of a cocoon, growing into its complete form, Maga Yamata no Orochi.

Carmilla: "According to Jugglus Juggler's investigation, it seems that an organization called the 'Villains' Association' released Maga Orochi. Do you remember that?"

Qi Ming was certainly familiar with the Villain Association, the villainous organization in "Taiga".

On their way back to Earth from the Land of Light, they even encountered a spaceship belonging to the Villain Association.

It seems this organization has already completed its infiltration on Earth and begun its activities.

However, in Qi Ming's view, these original characters are like clowns, and they will be even less likely to succeed in this more intense world. He is worried about someone else.

"Is there still no movement from Sereblo?" Qi Ming asked with a serious expression.

Carmilla thought for a moment: "Cerebro..."

Unlike Hikari, Qi Ming's White Torregia was extremely suspicious. When rebuilding the TPC sea base that had been destroyed by the orcs, he equipped it with all sorts of security systems.

Serebolo, who was a major concern for Qi Ming, became a key target. Torregia and Agamus stated that once Serebolo stepped into the base, he would be targeted by dozens of lasers simultaneously.

Carmilla: "Anyway, we're all doing well. What about you? I heard from Akane Shinjo that you went back to your hometown."

Qi Ming: "I personally took down [The One], which had been a source of worry for me in the past. Now I can stride confidently into the future."

"By the way, how are you doing? Are you still unable to transform?"

Karmi stretched and yawned: "Well, without the replenishment of high-purity dark energy, I probably wouldn't be able to transform anymore. But since I gave you the energy, I don't regret it."

Qi Ming pondered, "High-purity dark energy... Let me think."

After a moment, he nodded: "I think I have a solution. I'll try it next time. If it still doesn't work, I'll think of other ways. I'll take full responsibility for this."

Carmilla: "Whoa..."

Qi Ming took out the PDI communicator: "Alright, now let me tell you all that I'm back."

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Unbeknownst to Carmilla, while she was out strolling without asking for leave, TPC's upgraded radar detected disc-shaped creatures from Black Star that had landed in Tokyo's J district.

Fengyuan, who lived closest to the TPC orphanage, rushed over immediately after hearing the news.

During the month that Qi Ming was away, Feng Yuan frequently visited the TPC orphanage. Having lost all his relatives and friends due to the destruction of L77, he deeply understood the suffering of these children.

During this time, he also started playing with the Umeda siblings, whose parents had been killed by aliens—truly a twist of fate.

"Tong, what brings you here too!" After arriving at the landing site of the disc creature, Feng Yuan, who got out of the driver's seat of the Sherlock car, was startled to see Umeda Toru following him out from the back seat.

Umeda Dori: "Ootori-nii, I want to help too!"

Fengyuan wanted to say, "How can you help?" but hesitated for a moment so as not to hurt the child's self-esteem, and then said, "Okay, you follow behind me, but don't stray too far."

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I'm not feeling well today, so I'm only managing to write this first update now.

I'll come back tonight for the second chapter, and I'll refine some details further.

(End of this chapter)