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

Chapter 287 The World Gradually Changing

"Before we begin, Dr. Masaki, could you please explain why the space elevator has the function of replenishing Ultraman Tiga's energy?"

Director Yoshioka spoke before Sawai could finish, his hawk-like eyes fixed on Masaki Keigo, who was sitting at the end of the table.

This question was quite pointed, carrying an interrogative tone, not only because Masaki Keigo had arbitrarily used the highest-level strategic facilities, but more importantly because he had never heard of the space elevator supplying energy to the Titans.

"This weapon system was invented based on the research and analysis of the giant stone statue and the beams emitted by the giant."

"It can efficiently convert solar energy into high-density light particles that are in sync with the rays of the giant, and I named it the [Zepelion Generator]."

By adjusting the output frequency, it is possible to replenish the giant's energy in reverse.

Given the circumstances at the time, I believed that helping Ultraman Tiga was the only option to prevent the war from escalating.

Masaki Keigo replied that this was naturally the answer he had prepared from the beginning.

Upon hearing this, the senior executives in the conference room exchanged glances.

While hacking into the space elevator system was indeed a breach of protocol, the judgment was correct in that critical moment.

It helped Tiga and indirectly contributed to the peace with the Lightning Man.

Judging from the results, there is nothing to criticize.

"Alright, our topic today is how to deal with the 'giants'."

Director Sawai spoke up at the opportune moment, steer the conversation back on track from assigning blame.
"These are minor details compared to the problems we are about to face."

As he spoke, the image on the screen changed again, showing the blurry figure seen by the Flying Swallow in the clouds.

"The giant codenamed 'Hitler' is likely the same entity that the GUTS team encountered in the ionosphere."

He instigated our war against the Lightning People and attacked the space station. It's safe to say he's an enemy of ours.

Sawai's voice was deep and powerful.
"We have already witnessed the power of the giant. What's more troublesome is how many more enemies like him there are?"

This problem is like a boulder weighing on everyone's mind.

Ultimately, after much discussion, everyone came to a helpless conclusion—in order to deal with the unknown threat of giants, humanity needs more powerful weapons.

The proposal to fully weaponize the Max Propulsion System, on top of existing military upgrade plans, has been brought back to the forefront.

Masaki Keigo leaned back in his chair, watching the executives discuss the matter with a sense of helplessness.

The subsequent impact of the incident exceeded his expectations.

The threat of war is like an accelerator, pushing humanity's technological development in a direction it does not want.

Under the shadow of external threats, some more radical voices have begun to emerge.

Researchers in the Department of Bioengineering proposed implanting Ebron cells into the somatic cells of monsters and using cloning technology to mass-produce more powerful "Ebron-enhanced monsters" as biological weapons.

Even more extreme, some have proposed using the fragments of the giant statues in the Pyramid of Light to try to replicate the complete giant, and then study methods to bring it back to life.

Such a radical plan was naturally rejected by Keigo Masaki. Humans cannot control power beyond their own comprehension. Taking it one step at a time and moving forward steadily is the proper attitude for a researcher.

Nevertheless, the appearance of monsters and aliens is not all bad.

Human civilization is absorbing these technological achievements at an unprecedented speed.

……

7 p.m., an ordinary residential area on the outskirts of Tokyo.

"It's not like I'm forbidding you from eating meat, but this thing... is this thing even edible?"

At the dining table, middle-aged man Kenichi Yamada frowned as he poked at a sizzling, marbling "steak" on his plate with his chopsticks.

Its color and aroma are indistinguishable from the finest Wagyu beef, but Yamada felt a chill when he thought about its origin.

On the television, an advertisement for "Zeya Future Foods" was playing.

A smiling female researcher in a white lab coat is explaining science to the camera:

"Aiblon synthetic meat is 100% safe, 100% delicious, and 100% a healthy choice for the future! Buy now and get a family-sized sharing pack for only 998 yen!"

"Dad, this is so delicious! It's even better than the one we had at that fancy restaurant last time!"

Xiaoman, a primary school student, couldn't wait to cut off a big piece and stuff it into his mouth, his face full of happiness.

“Yes, honey, it’s the same quality, but only a tenth of the price of Wagyu beef.”

Looking at his wife and children's expressions, Kenichi Yamada finally sighed, picked up a small piece of meat, and hesitantly put it in his mouth. The melt-in-your-mouth texture and the rich, juicy flavor exploded on his taste buds. It was indeed... unbelievably delicious...

It's hard to imagine that this kind of thing was actually synthesized artificially in a laboratory.

He glanced at the new phone charging in the corner of the living room; it was Zeya Technology's latest "Lightning" series.

The advertisement claims that it uses revolutionary "Lightning Man Biocommunication Technology," which can download a high-definition movie in just a fraction of a second.

Its battery utilizes the principle of "biological superconducting energy storage" and does not require charging for a week under normal use.

This precipitous technological advancement left ordinary people like Kenichi Yamada feeling dizzy and unreal.

The world is changing too fast...

He didn't know where these rapid changes would ultimately lead him and the world.

The central figure who brought about all these changes was, of course, Masaki Keigo.

By implanting fourth-generation Abolon technology into cells of beef, pork, and other meats, they can reproduce indefinitely as long as energy is supplied.

This means that as long as there is enough energy, there will be an endless supply of meat. Moreover, by controlling the input of the current, the ratio of fat to meat cells can be precisely controlled.

Its aroma and taste far surpass those of ordinary meat...

The technology used in the Lightning Man series is the result of research by Dr. Mizuno and Horii, with the aim of raising funds for the ecological protection of Lightning Man.

The commercialization of these technologies has created significant business opportunities for various companies, and various forms of private capital have also been invested in related fields.

These advancements, in turn, lead to technological progress, creating a virtuous cycle.

……

Meanwhile, the Victory team also resolved a number of issues.

"Warning! Warning! Unidentified flying object detected approaching Earth at high speed, has breached the first warning line!"

At TPC's Far East headquarters, alarms blared.

On the large screen, a menacing spaceship covered in metallic spikes is ignoring the warnings issued by the Buzhou space station and charging straight towards it.

"The enemy has activated its weapon systems! They are attacking the space station!" the operator reported.

Several beams of red energy shot out from the alien spaceship, accurately hitting the massive structure of [Buzhou] that extended into space.

However, the expected explosion did not occur. The energy beam struck the outer shell, merely creating a ripple-like energy fluctuation before dissipating into nothingness.

"The space station's outer armor is completely undamaged!"

"That's an improved version of the Ligadron II armor, are you kidding me?"

Shinjo, piloting the Victory Swallow No. 1 aircraft and waiting in the atmosphere, whistled through the communication channel.

"The other party ignored the warnings and launched an attack on our facilities, which has been identified as a hostile target."

Deputy Captain Zongfang calmly gave the order, "[Buzhou], authorize a counterattack."

"Received. Zepelion Generator, start. Energy output adjusted to attack mode, power 30%."

At the top of the space station, a huge device slowly unfolded, its solar array panels shining brightly as energy rapidly gathered.

The next second, a golden beam of light, a hundred times thicker than the energy beam of the alien spaceship and imbued with an aura of destruction, tore through the dark universe.

There was no sound, only a fleeting moment of dazzling light. The once invincible spaceship, along with its pilot, was instantly vaporized, exploding into a magnificent cosmic firework.

The subsequent wreckage recovery team found a piece of data that had not been completely destroyed in the spaceship debris, which recorded the signal source of a "hunting game".

Following the signal, the GUTS team located Lucia and her brother, who were being hunted by the opposing side.

In the spirit of humanitarianism, TPC sheltered and rescued them.

Masaki Keigo did not pay much attention to these events.

With TPC's current strength, plus Daigo's mastery of Titan power after his special training, they are more than capable of dealing with the vast majority of threats.

until that day.

Masaki Keigo received a communication that the Dark Giant Darram had been spotted near Mount Sukuna...

(End of this chapter)