Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 603, page 599: A Path to Enlightenment

New Field Company Building.

President Tachibana stared at the screen in front of him, dragging the mouse and scrolling the mouse wheel as shocking messages flashed past his eyes.

"A lot of powerful monsters suddenly appeared. The monster that defeated Black Orb and Seven in just a few moves looked really scary."

"That white robot that even Eternal Shining Triga couldn't damage is pretty impressive; its performance is practically cheating..."

"A strange bird appeared here and destroyed half the town in a few moments. My home is gone!"

"And then there was the sudden black fog that enveloped the sky; it felt like something even bigger was coming..."

"Sigh, if it were before, I could still count on TPC and other Ultraman to work together, but now that Qi Ming has happened, I don't know what to believe anymore."

President Tachibana was taken aback when he saw Qi Ming's name.

In the past, he was manipulated by the "Underground King Pok" and chose a site on a main dragon vein for his lifelong dream project, the "Underground City".

The frequent use of [PW Wave] to excavate the earth's veins caused the Ren Dragon to riot.

Qi Ming came to shut down [PW Wave] for the sake of harmony between people and nature, but he insisted on doing so and was then subjected to a barrage of insults and beatings...

Finally, Ultraman Gaia appeared, and a super-heavyweight crashing down from the sky destroyed the equipment he had bought at great expense and the entire construction site.

After learning the truth and having a conversation with Qi Ming, he looked at the ruins and felt somewhat relieved. From then on, he often paid attention to Qi Ming's movements.

He quickly checked the messages and found that Qi Ming's reputation was plummeting.

"Since Qi Ming is a monster turned into a human, is his magnificent face also a simulation created by the monster, like plastic surgery? No way!"

"What does his face matter? His personality, everything about him, is a facade. Didn't you see how he kills children at the drop of a hat in private?"

"Do you think he might be using our Earth as a training ground and doesn't actually care about our lives?"

"I still don't believe Qi Ming is that kind of person. Is TPC dead? Why hasn't it issued a statement yet?"

"It's because they really can't refute it."

In the past, Qi Ming's image was so dazzling that any movement he made would attract attention from all sides.

Many people learned about his deeds, were moved by his courage and genuine character, and came to recognize and praise him.

But now... netizens all over the world are like this, they really like to act as diodes.

They are skilled at creating gods, but they are also very proactive in destroying gods in order to show their "clear-headedness".

President Tachibana looked out the window at the sky obscured by black mist: "Releasing this kind of news at this time, the intention is too obvious..."

The next moment, his phone rang: "President Tachibana, TPC has issued an evacuation notice, telling us to go to the nearby underground shelter. Please hurry..."

The words stopped abruptly.

Cell phone signal was completely cut off, and the computer screens in the office also went black.

The encroaching black fog has severed the city's energy lifeline.

President Tachibana: "Looks like we'll have to take the stairs downstairs..."

Just as he was about to leave, a seductive voice suddenly rang out behind him:

"President Tachibana, if you want to be safe, just come over here."

President Tachibana was taken aback. He turned around abruptly and discovered that a magic circle had appeared on the black computer monitor.

A jet-black hand emerged from the magic circle on the monitor.

It's Dark Toregia!
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Toregia, a tiny demon. I've come to grant your wish."

"You are that..." President Tachibana looked horrified.

Torregia said, "I'm here to seek justice for those of you who have been bullied and humiliated by Qi Ming."

"That guy, that guy, relying on his power, gave you a very bad memory, didn't he?"

"But before, he had the aura of a hero and great power, so you could only swallow your anger."

"Now, he is disgraced and his strength is no match for me and the helpers I just hired. You could say he has no advantage whatsoever."

"How about we join other victims in demanding justice from him? Let's also let people see his brutal face for what he is."

Other victims?
Looking at the dark Tregear before him, President Tachibana gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I hate that Qi Ming to death! That guy humiliated me in front of my subordinates!"

Dark Torregia was pleased with his anger:
"Alright, let's go this way first. I need to find the next person. She's the lady who was hit by Qi Ming with a baseball on the highway..."

"To resort to such harsh measures for the slightest displeasure is truly excessive..."

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Meanwhile, the external situation is getting worse.

Deep underground, Ula swallowed everything in its path, causing the earth to tremble and rocks to crack wherever it went. The intense tremors terrified the people on the surface.

"What's going on with this earthquake..." Inside a shelter, someone was trembling all over.

The next moment, Ula's massive maw, filled with fangs, burst from the ground, swallowing the entire building along with the thousands of lives inside.

This is just an appetizer; its true purpose is to devour the Earth's core and utterly destroy the planet!
On the ground, the Galatlon MK2 unleashed its firepower with extremely high efficiency, turning cities into scorched earth and ruins in moments.

Seggu, who had temporarily ceased hostilities due to the mediation of Dark Tregear, left behind two Yama clones to continue searching for the golden stone containing the power of the Eternal Core.

He then headed west, transforming everything in his path into surging pools of hellish blood, the scalding crimson liquid engulfing streets and buildings.

[Those who break the seal will ignite the fires of hell and cause filthy blood to flow into the world]—The warning on the ancient stone tablet has come true!

"Whoosh!" Soon, its main body shot out five more backstabs that could spawn Yama clones.

Like sowing seeds of calamity, the five-headed Enma clones [Dark Sword Dimaga] are hurled across the world, escalating the level of destruction.

Although the clone consumed some of its energy, the oppressive aura of the main body remained terrifying.

The eight Zoga under Gatanothor's command continue to roam the globe, wreaking havoc on cities.

Air forces from some countries bravely scrambled to intercept them, only to be shot down the moment they made contact.

As people looked up at the fighter jets plummeting through the sky, trailing black smoke, their hopes were shattered.

Gatanothor's true form has yet to appear, but the black mist it releases has completely obscured the global sky and has begun to sink to the ground.

For ordinary people, this black mist that kills instantly upon contact is the most terrifying, as it directly threatens the lives of all humans.

Many people had already come into contact with the sinking black mist and instantly fell silent in the horrified gazes of others.

In the prison of the Kabushi Islands, the Pitt aliens and Magma aliens who had been captured earlier stared in fear at the boundless black mist: "This Earth... is too terrifying!"

Masaki Keigo, who had almost stopped thinking, suddenly realized: "This is what I dreamed about... the darkness of destruction!"

"Is everything about to end? Is the end of the world coming...?"

"Monsters keep appearing, and the monsters that appear are getting stronger and stronger... I knew this day would come."

"I feel like I've lost all hope..."

"Where are the Ultramen? Why haven't they appeared yet? Did they run away?"

"Even Ultraman couldn't beat these guys, they're all too strong."

"Is it going to end soon...?"

In this desperate situation, Qi Ming recovered his strength from the fierce battle while leading the three reporters westward.

He is speaking slowly in front of the camera.

“I was born on Earth in another universe, where I lived for twenty-one years.”

"Six months ago, I was dragged into this world like a conscript." "Then, while searching for a way home, I passively faced constant attacks from enemies."

"At first, I was very resistant to this malicious world."

"The reason for fighting is to keep this 'waiting room for me to go home' from being messed up, so that I can wait comfortably for the 'train home'."

"Also, my conscience prevents me from standing by and watching someone die, so I try to help others within my capacity."

"At that time, I put my own safety first, because I still needed to get home alive. I had no obligation to risk my life for a strange world."

"But after staying in this world for a long time, I made many friends and developed deep feelings for them."

“I’m getting more and more involved, and it’s becoming increasingly impossible for me to remain an outsider.”

“That dangerous thought of ‘fighting for my friends, fighting for the world’ also pops up from time to time.”

Qi Ming spoke slowly, as if he were talking to the camera, or as if he were reviewing his journey.

"I fought here many times and protected many precious things. I brought about tremendous changes to this place and left indelible marks."

"I can certainly proudly say that this is my second world."

"To be honest, it sounds a bit arrogant, but I feel that someone like me was born to achieve great things."

"To end the disaster, dispel the darkness, and rebuild the world from hell—only such a great undertaking deserves the name 'Enlightenment'."

"This is where my ambitions took root, and where my great achievements were forged!"

The three reporters listened to Qi Ming's words, their expressions changing several times.

In their eyes, Qi Ming's image is becoming more and more three-dimensional.

He is not a saint; he is flesh and blood and fears death.

But he kept going.

"Qi Ming, you are undoubtedly a hero," Tian Rui said earnestly.

Qi Ming said, "In my heart, the word 'hero' is very sacred."

"It's still too much of a burden for me, I can't bear it. I still want to be a volunteer as much as I can."

Tian Rui looked up at the oppressive black sky and spoke with emotion:

"But at this moment, a hero is indeed needed to step forward."

"We need a hero... a hero is necessary."

Qi Ming paused, stunned, as if struck by those words deep within his heart.

Lingzi asked, "Um, Mr. Qiming, where are we going, and which monster should we deal with first?"

Qi Ming came to his senses: "It doesn't matter. If I face any one of them, the others will immediately gather around me."

Lunwen's expression changed: "So, you mean you're going to deal with all the enemies at the same time?"

Tian Rui realized the seriousness of the situation: "Dealing with all enemies at the same time... Team member Qi Ming, I don't think you have an obligation to fight a battle that you can't win at all."

Qi Ming: "You think you can't win at all... Well then I'll show you how!"

"But if I start fighting later, I might not be able to protect you all. Do you still want to come with me?"

Sensing the determination in Qi Ming's tone, Tian Rui said, "Of course, how can we let a hero go forward alone?"

Lunwen: "This will definitely be the best report!"

But after he finished speaking, he stroked the camera lens and said with a sigh of regret, "It's a pity that people don't know these things, so these photos I took can't be released."

"Everyone will see," Qi Ming said firmly. "Even if we can't get in touch, I believe my comrades are working hard for our common goal!"

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TPC Maritime Base.

Just as Qi Ming had expected, everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

After switching to the auxiliary system, the lights in the command room came back on, briefly restoring functionality.

Huimei hoisted the Attdis onto its flight path.

"All staff, proceed to the Atlas for refuge, then leave this place... I'll leave the piloting to you, Agamus," said Dan Moroboshi.

"Should we abandon this base?" Staff Officer He Zhi and Staff Officer Quan Teng looked reluctant.

This base embodies so much of their hard work.

Dan Moroboshi: "If the people are still alive, the base can be rebuilt even if it's gone. But if the people are gone, then everything is gone."

Saijo Nagi looked at the approaching Dr. Yao: "Dr. Yao, thanks to your invention, the Atlas is indeed a very powerful ship, a new Noah's Ark."

"What about you guys? Aren't you coming?" Dr. Yao asked, noticing that no one seemed inclined to follow.

Huimei: "Let's continue the fight aboard the Nasdis!"

Kishida and Yamanaka nodded to each other, while Jugglus Juggler had already gone to the F5 hangar to rescue Asgaron.

"Okay...you guys are even more amazing, you're even braver. Please, let people see TPC's bravery!"

Soon, Agamus piloted the Atdis, carrying the surviving TPC personnel away from the base.

At the same time, the Nasdis slowly rose into the air, with Asgaron guarding its side, and headed in another direction.

"Now, let's take stock of our fighting strength."

"This Nasdis, Asgaron, two Flying Swallow I, one Flying Swallow II, Dyna Wing, Dyna Submarine, this is our current weaponry."

"My and President Aizen's transformation devices have been corroded, and we can no longer transform."

"The only ones capable of fighting are Fujimiya's Ultraman Agul and Miss Carmilla..."

Feng Yuan raised his hand firmly: "I've rested enough, and I can fight now!"

“Then let’s add Leo, and that will be our entire fighting force,” said Dan Moroboshi.

Saijo Nagi: "I don't know where Qi Ming is. Without him, our current fighting strength is too weak in this situation."

We cannot defeat any enemy.

Huimei: "I believe that Qi Ming is also working hard, and we also have things we can do."

“Saijo, please accompany Dr. Fujimiya, President Aizen Makoto, and this Mr. Illustrator. I hope you can restore the communication system; this is of utmost importance.”

Fujimiya nodded: "Okay."

Aizen Makoto: "Even if I can't transform, I'm still a genius inventor!"

Irud: "I'm glad I could help."

Moroboshi Dan: "Fengyuan, take a Flying Swallow No. 1 and go find the orphanage."

"Bring over the orphanage's surveillance footage and the teachers who witnessed the incident, and have them testify that Qi Ming did indeed kill an alien."

Kishida: "There might be monsters on the road. Are you sure you'll be okay on your own?"

Feng Yuan: "No problem, I'm not that easy to fall down."

Dan Moroboshi nodded: "The rest of you, let's go defeat the Seggu clone in Tokyo and retrieve that golden stone!"

"That stone containing the power of the eternal core may be the key to victory!"

"set off!"

(End of this chapter)