They traveled through time at the same time, but the villainous scientist

Chapter 263 The First Battle and the Shaking World
TPC Far East Headquarters, Operations Command Center

On the holographic projection screen, a hideous monster exuding a thick aura of death lay quietly on the beach. It was a huge corpse, with rotting tissue and exposed bones intertwined to create a nauseating scene.

"I named this monster Silizan."

The monster is biologically dead, but its cells are still active.

Masaki Keigo pointed to the cell samples on the screen and explained to the GUTS team members.

"Dead cells still have vitality, isn't that like a zombie?"

"That's what makes it special."

Although its physical body has lost its vitality, it retains an amazing instinct for regeneration and aggregation.

In other words, even if it is shattered, these cells will spontaneously reassemble as long as the environment is suitable.

Therefore, a more accurate description is that it is not living, but rather a… state of death that never ends.

Masaki Keigo nodded and explained.

"So, does that mean conventional methods can't solve this problem?"
How about burning it?

Horii nodded. If that was the case, the best way was to destroy every single cell of this monster.

"No, there is a more suitable way..."

As Masaki Keigo spoke, he looked at Shinjo.

"Ok?"

Xincheng was somewhat confused.

"Dr. Masaki, do you mean we're going to deploy Unit-01?"

Horii realized what was happening and asked with some excitement.

"That's right. According to my team's tests, Gakuma's petrifying rays can decisively damage the regenerative properties of cells."

Once petrified, its cells lose this property...

I suggest that this operation be carried out solely by Project Evol Unit-01.

As Masaki Keigo spoke, he looked at Iruma Megumi.

"I object!"

"Dr. Masaki, Unit-01 has only just completed its final debugging and hasn't even had a single full-scale combat exercise!"

Deploying such an untested weapon directly into actual combat is far too risky.

Zongfang stood up and objected.

"Heh~ Now is not the time to play it safe."

What do the people need to see? They need to see the power of the TPC, to see that we humans have the ability to completely drive out the monsters! Instead of just praying for the mysterious giants to appear every time!

Just then, the door to the command center suddenly opened, and several figures walked in, led by Chief Yoshioka.

"Public pressure has reached a breaking point. We must prove to the world that TPC is not synonymous with incompetence! We must not only win this battle, but win it beautifully, and win in a way that convinces everyone!"
In my capacity as the TPC Police Chief, I approve this operational plan. Captain, execute the order!

After Director Yoshioka entered, he immediately gave orders to Megumi Kijima.

"Dr. Masaki, are you absolutely certain?"

Qu Jianhui looked rather helpless and turned to look at Masaki Keigo.

The question isn't about the weapon's performance, but rather about the deep-seated beliefs of the people who use and create it.

Masaki Keigo met her gaze and slowly nodded.

That was not a rash promise, but a creator's absolute confidence in their work.

"Rest assured, intermediary team leader."

"【Evol Unit-01】was born for such a moment."

Masaki Keigo replied that he had already exercised considerable restraint in order to be on the safe side.

Moreover, even if any problems arise, the power of the giants will be there to back them up.

"I understand. I agree with this operational plan. Execute it immediately!"

Upon hearing this reply, Megumi took a deep breath and gave an order to Munakata on the other side.

……

next day
Two massive Flying Swallow transport planes flew steadily at an altitude of 10,000 meters in a triangular formation.

Beneath their fuselages, suspended by countless thick, high-strength cables, hangs a colossal object—the Evol Project Unit 1.

Its paint scheme is the same yellow as the Flying Swallow, with red and black lines as accents, exuding a sense of inexplicable power.

Inside the insertion plug in the core of Unit-01's thoracic cavity, Shinjo lay in the pilot's seat, his entire body connected to countless nerve probes.

Despite having undergone numerous simulated training sessions, his heart still couldn't help but race when he actually had to drive this behemoth into battle.

"Hey Daigo, how's it going? From your angle, isn't this guy incredibly handsome?"

He called his friend, who was piloting one of the transport planes, through the internal communications channel.
"Hmm...it's spectacular, New City. You...keep up the good work."

Daigo's response came through the communicator, but there seemed to be a hint of dazedness in his voice.

Daigo's mind wasn't entirely on this.
These days, he has been thinking about another question.

Who is the human form of the other giant? And what are that person's feelings as they fight?

"Daigo? Are you listening?"

The call of the new city pulled him back from his reverie.

"Ah, I'm listening!"

"You will succeed, Shinjo! Show those guys that our Victory Team's ace pilot is still an ace even if he doesn't fly a plane!"

Daigo quickly composed himself and forced an encouraging smile.

"Of course!"

The voice of the new city is filled with confidence again.

"Attention all personnel! We are about to enter the combat zone."

New town, are you ready?

Just then, Deputy Captain Zongfang's calm and serious voice came through the communication channel.

"Alright! Leave it to me!"

Shinjo responded that, through the visual nerve connection of the first unit, he could clearly see media broadcasting vehicles and crowds that were as small as ants, several kilometers away.

Because the goal was to demonstrate TPC's ability to defeat monsters, this semi-public operation of the war room naturally attracted a lot of media attention.

But to fight in front of so many people...

Thinking about this, Xincheng couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

"The battle begins!"

But Zongfang didn't give him time and directly issued the battle order.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Several heavy metallic cracking sounds rang out as the cables securing Unit-01 were simultaneously detonated and released.

The enormous body, now freed from its restraints, plummeted vertically from a height of ten thousand meters, like a meteorite!
The wind whistled in my ears, and the land seemed to expand rapidly in the view of the new city.

He gripped the control stick tightly, feeling the unparalleled weightlessness and speed.

"boom--!!!"

With a deafening roar, Unit-01's heavy feet slammed firmly onto the soft beach, sending up sand waves tens of meters high that spread outwards like a tsunami. The immense impact shook the entire coastline.

Several kilometers away, the media area, where long lenses and microphones had already been set up, instantly erupted in excitement!

"It's coming! It's coming!"

"My God! Is this TPC's secret weapon?!"

"Quick! Zoom in! Give us a close-up!"

Reporters were like madmen, yelling into the microphones, while cameramen desperately tried to stabilize the cameras that were shaking violently due to the ground tremors, clearly transmitting the steel giant standing between heaven and earth to screens all over the world.

This is a being completely different from the mysterious Ultraman; it is not an unknown miracle, but a weapon crafted by human hands.

As if sensing the threat of this powerful life energy, the enormous monster carcass on the beach, Silizan, suddenly moved.

A fleeting, eerie green light flashed within its rotting eye sockets. Its massive body, in an extremely disproportionate manner, rose segment by segment. The stench of decay in the air instantly intensified tenfold.

"Hoo... Gaa..."

With a hoarse roar that seemed to come from the depths of hell, unlike any other living being, Silizan "came to life".

However, faced with this terrifying scene, Shinjo, inside the cockpit of Unit-01, showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a fierce fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

"Just in time!"

He shouted and shoved the control lever forward.

With his will, Unit-01's massive body moved in response, its legs slightly bent, and the ground beneath its feet instantly cracked.

The next second, it arrived in front of Silizan with the force of a cannonball!
Silizan swung its thick, fleshy, and bony arms and slammed them down on the oncoming Unit-01.

Shinjo neither dodged nor evaded, controlling Unit-01 to turn to the side, letting the heavy attack slam into the shoulder armor of the machine.

"clang--!"

A piercing metallic clang rang out, and sparks flew everywhere.

However, this punch, powerful enough to crush a building, only caused Unit-01, covered in Phase Shift Power Armor, to sway slightly.

A flash of light appeared on the armor surface, absorbing and neutralizing all the impact energy.

"That's it!"

Xincheng shouted excitedly.

He controlled Unit-01 and moved closer.

Driven by the Ebron cells within his body, this punch struck Cilizan directly in the chest!

"boom!"

With a dull thud, Silizan's seemingly tough, rotting flesh was dented, and dark green, foul-smelling liquid splattered everywhere.

The battle was one-sided from the very beginning.

Unit-01, with its superior mobility, impenetrable defense, and overwhelming power, forced Silizan into a series of defeats.

This scene was clearly shown to the world through the cameras at the scene.

The excitement in the media area reached its peak.

"Do you see that? This is the power of humanity itself!"

A reporter excitedly shouted into the camera,

"It is completely different from those giants of unknown origin! It is controllable, reliable, and our own guardian!"

The battle is nearing its end.

Shinjo seized an opening and controlled Unit-01 to deliver a sweeping kick. The immense force completely broke Cyrizan's already unstable legs.

The monster, having lost its support, collapsed to the ground with a crash.

"it's over!"

Shinjo calmly announced, controlling Unit-01 to take out the weapon on its back—the [Petrification Gun], created using the Gakuma petrification organ.

"Om-"

Energy gathered at the muzzle of the gun, and a dazzling blue beam burst forth, precisely enveloping the fallen Silizan.

Within the light, the writhing, decaying flesh and regenerating tissue of Silizana rapidly stiffened and turned gray at a visible speed, transforming from organic matter into inorganic rock.

In just a few seconds, the entire monster was transformed into a huge, lifelike stone sculpture.

Without pausing, Shinjo controlled Unit-01 to take a step forward, put away the petrification gun, raised his tightly clenched iron fist high, and then brought it down heavily!
"Boom——!!!"

The petrified monster shattered instantly, turning into a cloud of dust that dissipated with the wind.

On the beach, only that towering steel giant remained, resembling an immortal war god in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The world was in an uproar after this battle.

TPC’s reputation and credibility are recovering at an unprecedented rate.

The public cheered and the major media outlets reported extensively on this "great victory of mankind."

Compared to those mysterious and unpredictable giants whose allegiance is unknown, the Evol Unit-01, created and piloted by humans themselves, clearly provides them with a greater sense of security.

Before the joy of victory had fully dissipated, new problems arose one after another.

During a high-level online meeting, representatives from TPC branches in major countries around the world extended their warmest congratulations to Keigo Masaki, as well as... his most urgent request.

"Dr. Masaki, we have witnessed the power of Unit-01."

The representative from the North American branch spoke sincerely.
"Monsters are the common enemy of all mankind, and we believe that such great technology should be shared with all forces dedicated to protecting the Earth."

We hope you can provide us with the complete construction method for Unit-01.

"Yes, Europe also faces potential threats."

Another representative immediately echoed, "We also need this power to protect our people."

Faced with the earnest yet subtly sarcastic faces on the screen, Masaki Keigo merely offered a polite but distant smile.

Shared technology? He knew better than anyone that uncontrolled technology and an ambition to relentlessly pursue power would inevitably lead to a disaster far more terrifying than monsters.

"I understand everyone's feelings very well. However, the technology of [Evol Unit 1] is not yet fully mature. Its core [Neural Connection System] and [Quantum Biological Computer] place extremely stringent requirements on the pilot and logistical support. It would be irresponsible to all mankind to rashly proliferate the technology before a sound control system is established."

After a heated debate and negotiation, both sides eventually made concessions.

He promised that in the future, his team will mass-produce and equip a certain number of standardized custom-made units for TPC branches around the world.

And each of the various parties will continue to inject more resources into TPC.

……

Meanwhile, in the Victory team's command room, the atmosphere was somewhat delicate.

Daigo stood alone, quietly watching the Evangelion Unit-01's combat data and footage playing repeatedly on the screen.

In the scene, Shinjo pilots the Steel Giant, overwhelming the monster with absolute superiority.

He was genuinely happy for his friend's initial success, but beneath this joy lay a sense of bewilderment.

He stretched out his hand and looked at the magic wand in his palm.

A being named Yuzare says that Titans are humanity's hope.

But now...

If humanity has already mastered the power to fight monsters...

If the new city, and many more future drivers, can become "giants" to fight...

So, what is the significance of the giant's power that he obtained?

(End of this chapter)