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Chapter 259 Aftermath and Project E
After many people witnessed the giant saving them.

"A miracle! This is definitely a miracle!"

"He saved us... He purified that demon..."

The online world was in an uproar.

If the last time it was about debate and fear, this time it is about the budding of faith and the collapse of the old order.

On social media, the hashtags #ImpartDescends# and #SaviorOfLight# have risen exponentially, crushing all previous trending topics.

Countless high-definition photos and videos were uploaded, recording the overwhelming power and divine figure of the white giant from various angles.

Someone edited his battle footage into a short film and set it to epic music;
Some people began to cite classical texts and ancient myths in an attempt to find prophecies about the "giant of light".

A network community called "Temple of Light" attracted a large number of fans in just a few hours.

They shared their "testimonies" inside, exchanged their worship of giants, and even began designing religious emblems and writing doctrines.

However, beneath this carnival-like adoration lay a torrent of almost vicious curses directed at TPC.

"Look at this! This is our 'Earth Peace Alliance'! What else can they do besides evacuate people when facing demons?"

"I finally understand. TPC is just a bunch of good-for-nothings!"
"They're using our taxpayers' money to maintain a bunch of expensive toy airplanes, only to be utterly helpless against monsters!"

"Disband TPC! Wouldn't it be better to let the giants protect us?"

The sharp remarks were like poisoned daggers, precisely piercing TPC's already crumbling credibility.

……

TPC Far East Headquarters, Supreme Decision-Making Conference Room.

Director Sawai, Chief Yoshioka, Staff Officer Nanbara... all the high-ranking officials gathered together, and every face was filled with an inescapable gloom.

On the holographic projection screen in the center of the conference room, negative comments from the public about TPC were playing on a loop. The harsh words, such as "good-for-nothings," "useless," and "disband," were like resounding slaps to the face of everyone present.

"The situation is... worse than we thought."

"Public trust in us has plummeted to an all-time low in the past 24 hours."

Staff Officer Nan Yuan rubbed his aching temples. Once the public outcry started, they had lost control.

"Oh no? I think these comments aren't entirely wrong!"
"You've all seen the Victory Team's report. If it weren't for Ultraman Impetus's timely intervention, the entire K1 region, thousands of citizens, would have been wiped off the map by now!!"

Director Yoshioka slammed his hand on the table and said irritably.

His gaze swept across the entire room, finally landing on Masaki Keigo, who sat in the corner, having remained silent throughout.

"Dr. Masaki, your 'global defense system' sounds very ambitious, and the space elevator is already under construction."

However, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst! What we need is a force that can be deployed into battle immediately!

All eyes were on Masaki Keigo.

"Director Yoshioka, I understand your urgency."

We do need a more efficient weapon system…

As Masaki Keigo spoke, he stood up and walked to the center of the conference room.

He then turned on his personal terminal and projected a stream of data onto the holographic projection.

"Since conventional weapons development paths can no longer meet current needs, perhaps we should consider a different approach."

As he spoke, a huge humanoid figure wearing armor appeared on the projected screen.

"At the heart of this project is the research of the Space Development Agency on Ebloon cells."

These cells have a remarkable property: given a sufficient supply of electricity, they can replicate and proliferate indefinitely.

"My idea is to build a completely new biological weapon based on this cell."

Several miniature "arc reactors" were implanted into it to provide it with energy.

Then, by using a miniature quantum computer I designed and writing simulated AI into it, I can precisely control its behavior.

"It will have a size and strength comparable to a monster, and the absolute loyalty we have set for it."

More importantly, the novel Abolon cells possess extremely strong compatibility and plasticity.

We can integrate the biological characteristics of other monsters into it through gene editing.

For example... Gakuma's petrifying ray.

Keigo Masaki continued, saying that the inspiration for this project came from the EVA world.

However, he used locally available, more potent Ebloon cells.

After all, the Angels in the EVA world are not very strong. For example, the Fish Angel can be taken care of with ship cannons and torpedoes, but in this world, weapons of this caliber are not even enough to tickle the monsters.

So, starting a few years ago, he became involved in the research project on Ebron cells and provided it with biotechnology support.

So that even if he doesn't obtain Ultraman's power, he still has the power to protect humanity...

As he spoke, the screen flashed and changed again, with countless cells beginning to proliferate, eventually transforming into a giant humanoid creature.

After he finished speaking, the entire conference room fell silent.

"This...this is insane!" Staff Officer Nan Yuan exclaimed, his face filled with disbelief as he looked at the scene.

"Creating monsters? Using monsters to fight monsters? Dr. Masaki, do you even know what you're saying?! What if this thing goes out of control?!"

"All weapons carry risks."
What I can guarantee is that there will be corresponding emergency plans...including a remote self-destruct procedure.

Masaki Keigo replied.

"Hmm~ I do think this plan is quite interesting."

Director Yoshioka leaned back in his chair, his arms crossed over his chest, his hawk-like eyes fixed on the biological weapon projected on the screen.

He had heard of the plan; the Space Development Agency wanted to use these cells to create superhumans to cope with the harsh environment of space.

I later heard that the project had stalled at one point, and it was only thanks to Masaki Keigo's financial and technical support that it was able to continue...

In other words, it was no coincidence that Masaki Keigo proposed this plan at this time...

Meanwhile, Director Sawai frowned, as he was aware of the details of the plan.

But as the top leader of the TPC, he is a pacifist at heart.

He abolished the Global Defense Force and established the TPC in the hope that humanity could embark on a path completely different from the past's militaristic and aggressive policies.

But now, the situation has gone against his original intentions...

And... can humans really control this power?
But considering the current situation of TPC, and the unknown threat that Masaki mentioned earlier that could lead to the destruction of the ancient civilization.

After a long while, he closed his eyes and let out a long sigh.

"I need to see a detailed, formal report that includes all risk assessments and control measures."

"...In principle, I agree to start the preliminary preparations for 'Plan E'."

……

After the resolution was passed, Masaki Keigo's efficiency was astonishing.

As if he had anticipated this outcome, all preparations proceeded smoothly, and even the venue had been prepared in advance.

Subsequently, all kinds of cutting-edge equipment were urgently transported from all over the world.

The first person he was looking for was Ryosuke Sanada, one of the top experts in the field of Ebloon cell research.

When Masaki Keigo's invitation was delivered to him, he accepted it almost without hesitation and came to the laboratory.

"It's been a long time, Mr. Masaki."

Sanada Ryosuke looked at Masaki Keigo in front of him and greeted him.

"Yes, it's been a long time, Dr. Sanada."

Masaki Keigo responded with a smile.

"To be honest, I still feel like I'm dreaming."

"If it weren't for you... if it weren't for the key technical support and data models you provided, my research on Ebloon cells would never have made a breakthrough."

Ryosuke Sanada sighed with emotion, noting that at the time, the top brass of the Space Development Agency were basically ready to abandon the project.

This is not the fault of the higher-ups, because the experimental results show that humans are currently unable to control these cells with their technology.

Fortunately, Masaki Keigo's Zeya Technology injected funds into the project in his personal capacity, along with its groundbreaking technology, which allowed the project to continue.

Finally, through gene editing of Ebloon cells, he successfully studied the second generation of controllable cells.

“That’s all in the past, Doctor.”

The future is what matters; I'm counting on you for what's to come.

Masaki Keigo nodded in reply.

He has already prepared the necessary prerequisite technologies; what he needs now is an executor.

"Well, leave it to me!"

"Please rest assured, Mr. Masaki! I will definitely not let you down!"

Ryosuke Sanada nodded emphatically, making his promise.

After doing all this, Masaki Keigo received a communication request from the GUTS team.

Not long ago, a cosmic monster attacked a high-purity energy storage base.

They obtained fragments of the monster from the scene and hoped he could help analyze them.

Is it Ligadron?
It’s finally here…

Masaki Keigo sighed, this was the final piece of the puzzle he had been waiting for.

This monster possesses incredibly strong external armor, which even Ultraman Tiga cannot penetrate.

It's perfect for use as the external armor of EVA...

(End of this chapter)