Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 57 56. Refining Dark Mephistopheles
The next moment, Mephistopheles leaned forward and put his face in front of Qi Ming, and a sense of oppression like an abyss arose spontaneously.

He repeated what he had just said: "Are you beginning to feel disappointed with this world?"

Qi Ming calmed himself down and said, "Disappointed? I never had any hope, but life must go on, and I have to make do with what I have."

Mephistopheles' eyes glowed red. "Then why not abandon the moral values ​​that bind you and embrace the supreme freedom with ease?"

His tone is eerie, carrying a power that leads to decadence, making people unconsciously want to sink into it.

Qi Ming was slightly surprised.

Red eyes, this is the second generation of Mephistopheles!
Is this going to be the same as in the original drama of "Nexus" where he deceived Lu Muzhen and led himself to become a dark adaptable person?
Mephistopheles: "I am the 'self you expect'. Come, free your heart, gain the power to dominate everything, and create a real world."

Qi Ming: "The real world?"

Mephisto: "That's a time when everything changes. A world where only 'powerful ones' can do as they please."

"In that future where the strong prey on the weak, you, who possess power, can live happily and realize all your wishes."

Qi Ming was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then he laughed softly:

"You're so refreshing in describing the reckless and world-destroying behavior. You're truly worthy of being me."

"Grant all wishes... The guy behind you does have the ability to grant my wishes."

Behind Dark Mephisto is Dark Zaki, so crossing dimensions is no problem at all.

"But I refuse." Qi Ming said bluntly.

Of course he wanted to go home, but that didn't mean he would do anything to get it.

I am real, but the people in this world are also real.

Nishijo Nagi's indifference, Aihara Ryu's frenzy, Yamanaka's argumentativeness, Emi's cleverness...

These people also have their own joys, sorrows, anger and happiness, and are living lives.

I have no obligation to risk everything for the people of this world, and they have no obligation to die in order to fulfill their wishes.

Everyone is equal.

It is not the case that I transformed and fought off the monsters, saving the world. I am the supreme protector god, and I cannot complain when I ask you to "sacrifice" for me.

I fight because of my own moral compulsion, not because I want you to "owe me."

"You said you refuse?" Mephistopheles was a little surprised.

Just now he clearly felt that the human in front of him was a little moved.

"What I, Qi Ming, like to do most is to say 'no' to those who are self-righteous and think they can change my principles!" Qi Ming's tone changed.

"Then I won't be polite." Dark Mephistopheles saw that there was no room for negotiation and decided to force his way in.

Its body dissipated into a ball of black gas, rushing towards Qi Ming, trying to enter his body through all seven orifices.

Is this... to forcibly occupy his body and turn him into a puppet like the memory policeman [Hiroyuki Misawa] in the original "Nexus" drama?
This is actually easier to deal with.

Qi Ming, who originally planned to transform into Ultraman Gaia, chose to tap the button in the upper left corner of any key to activate the "Access DNA" function.

"No! What is this!" The next moment, the dark Mephistopheles, who had just seemed unfathomable, let out a scream.

The black mist it transformed into quickly retreated and fled outside, disappearing in a flash.

"You're running away now?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Ming's dial turned and the main control interface changed.

Star Gift: 2.
Increase: 6/10.
Before the new seventy-two hours had passed, the star gift increased.

It seems that although only a small part of the black mist transformed by Dark Mephistopheles was absorbed, not even enough for a little bit of the Star Gift, and it was too damaged to be converted into DNA, the remaining energy still allowed Qi Ming to gain something.

"The obscure gaze that was cast upon me earlier must have been from Dark Mephistopheles."

"It should be quiet for a while, and I won't have to worry about being attacked from behind for now."

..............................

Without Dark Mephistopheles, the "ghost wall" disappeared, and Qi Ming successfully returned to the naval base. "Vice Captain Nishijo, could you please come out for a moment? I have something I want to consult you about."

Qi Ming greeted Nishijo Nagi who was writing a report with her head down.

"Huh?" Huimei let out a soft exclamation.

"Hey!" Kishida made a lot of noise as if he had discovered some gossip.

Nishijo Nagi was very calm and went out with Qi Ming in a very graceful and generous manner.

After arriving at a secluded corner, Qi Ming got straight to the point: "Deputy Captain, you used to work at 'TLT', right?"

TLT is an organization in "Nexus" whose main business is to discover, investigate, research, and eliminate alien beasts, and to capture fit people for experiments.

In this world, TLT's headquarters is located in North America. Nishijo Nagi initially served there and was later "seconded" to TPC.

Nishijo Nagi was a little surprised: "Although I don't know where you got this information from, I'll give you a piece of advice - don't talk nonsense about this organization, otherwise it will only hurt others and yourself."

Harming others and yourself refers to being captured by the memory police and having your memory erased.

Qi Ming remained noncommittal: "Is there a person named 'Ishihori Mitsuhiko' in TLT?"

Nishijo Nagi: “I’ve never heard of this person.”

No? Didn't Dark Zagi mimic him and lurk in TLT?
Qi Ming: "Have you heard of 'Gorumi Shinya'?"

Nishijo Nagi's pupils shrank: "Why do you know this name? This is all strictly confidential!"

Qi Ming asked back: "Guess."

Nishijo Nagi: "Is it divination again? Or did you ask Emi to hack into TLT's server?"

"I don't know why you're asking about him, but TLT has a confidentiality policy and internal affairs of the organization must not be leaked."

"Even though I'm the vice-captain of GUTS now, I have no right to disclose information to you."

Qi Ming was not intimidated by Xijo Nagi's stubborn attitude. He said slowly, "Today, I probably encountered something that Goroki encountered before."

The calm tone was like a thunderclap that suddenly struck the ground, causing Xijo Nagi's expression to change drastically: "You...exactly..."

Qi Ming: "You go first, let's exchange information."

After a struggle between her conscience and her conscience, Nishijo Nagi finally spoke.

She said that Goroki was her predecessor and taught her a lot.

In a previous operation, Gozo Luki and she broke into a factory. The two separated due to special reasons, and Gozo Luki broke into the deepest part.

In the end, the factory exploded, Goroki disappeared, and only she escaped.

"Then he reappeared. He didn't die, but he became a traitor and stood against us."

Qi Ming nodded after hearing this. This was the same plot as the original drama of "Nexus".

Mizoroki merged with Dark Mephisto in that factory and fell into darkness.

However, there is a doubt.

Before the first generation Mephisto was offline, the second generation Mephisto came directly to him.

Could it be that in order to cope with this complex world, Dark Zagi chose to let two Dark Mephistos act at the same time?
So, can two fit people exist at the same time?
Two people in charge?

Seeing Qi Ming remained silent for a long time, Xijo Nagi couldn't help but ask: "Okay, it's your turn. What is 'encountered something he had encountered before'?"

Qi Ming: "It was a demon. Goromu chose to sell his soul to the demon and fell into darkness, but I refused."

"Be careful, he will appear in front of us sooner or later."

Nishijo Nagi was not satisfied with this and continued to ask questions.

But Qi Ming had nothing to say. The situation was becoming more and more complicated. Even he was not sure about the changes that would take place in this world of "raising Gu".

(End of this chapter)