Ultraman cubs begin to wreak havoc.

"..."

Belial didn't reply, but he sat down next to Gen Subaru. Looking up, he could see the dazzling plasma spark tower. Its beautiful and dazzling light always made people feel warm and at ease, no matter when they saw it.

"Just how strong are you?"

After a brief silence, Belial finally couldn't help but ask:

"I can tell that you didn't go all out in the fight just now. Although I think I can still give you a better hand-to-hand combat, it seems that you also have quite a few tricks up your sleeve."

"In the Land of Light now, apart from the captain who has activated his 'True Power' and the King of Ultra, I think I have no rivals."

Gen Subaru spoke in a very calm tone, uttering words that sounded incredibly arrogant. His only listener, however, couldn't find a reason to refute him and could only give a perfunctory hum before looking at Gen Subaru and saying:

"Have we met before? I always feel strangely familiar with you. And today you kept making me stand out. I can understand that you're trying to help me, right? Although I don't know why you want me to build good relationships with those weak people, if we weren't related, I wouldn't need you to help me like this."

"Strictly speaking, this is indeed the first time we've met, but I've heard a lot about your deeds, so we should be in a relationship that is both familiar and unfamiliar."

In a remarkably calm tone, Yuan Mao slowly expressed his innermost thoughts, gazing at the Plasma Spark Tower as he leisurely said:

“I grew up with the story of ‘Hero Belial’ and dreamed of becoming a hero of the highest good. Although many things happened and I encountered many changes, even now, when I think of those years, I am still touched. I think that dream of being a hero still lives in some corner of my heart.”

"...I see, um—ah, I see."

Listening to Gen Subaru's words, listening to this stranger speak with a touch of nostalgia about his seemingly shattered dream, Belial felt for the first time as if he were sitting on pins and needles. This familiar bench was now hotter than the stars, making him fidget and want to stand up.

However, Belial eventually settled himself down, crossed his hands together, and rubbed them together seemingly gently but actually vigorously, saying softly:

"What, you don't want to be a hero anymore? You...you sound quite young. You shouldn't be very old, maybe only a few thousand years old at most. So, don't give up so early, that's pathetic."

"Give up...?"

Gen Subaru tilted his head, thought for a moment, and said softly:

"I haven't given up, but I've found something more important than being a hero. To achieve that goal, I can be a hero or a demon. I don't care what the outside world thinks of me."

After saying that, Gen Subaru leaned back in his chair, a half-smile on his face, and continued:

"What do you think, Mr. Beria? As long as the result is good, we don't need to care so much about the process, right?"

"Ah, the process and stuff, there's no need to take it so seriously. All those rules and regulations are just hindrances."

Belial leaned back in his chair, gazing at the plasma spark tower, and said softly:

"Once the results are out, those who questioned you will naturally shut up."

"Haha, that's how it is. It seems that Mr. Beria and I get along surprisingly well."

Subaru chuckled twice, then released his senses to make sure no one was paying attention, before turning to Belial and speaking softly:

“Mr. Belial, you want the power of the Plasma Spark, right?”

"......"

Upon hearing this, Belial's expression changed abruptly. In that instant, he felt a strange stirring in his heart. All the previous conversations seemed to have been laying the groundwork for this moment, making the development of this topic seem so natural.

"You're tempted, aren't you? The humiliation of being defeated by Alien Empera, the resentment of being outdone by the Captain, all make you, Mr. Belial, crave even greater power, right?"

Subaru seemed oblivious to Belial's change in expression and continued speaking slowly:

“I understand, I understand. My thirst for power is more intense than anyone else’s. It’s a pity that my Eternal Fragment has been destroyed. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be impossible for Mr. Belial to use it. I’m not very proficient in using the power of truth, so it doesn’t seem appropriate to use it on Mr. Belial for experiments. So for now, it seems that only the Plasma Spark can be used.”

"Who...who are you?!"

Belial abruptly stood up. He felt increasingly uneasy about Nexus. Every word Nexus said seemed to hit him right in the heart, as if Nexus could read his mind. This made Belial wary. He instinctively sensed something was wrong and was almost certain that Nexus was after him.

"Who I am is not important, what's important is that I want to see."

Gen Subaru leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on the plasma spark tower, yet also seemingly on his past self, murmuring:

"If Mr. Belial, you have truly succeeded in obtaining the power of the Plasma Spark, will you still be the great warrior of the Land of Light, and still the hero of my dreams?"

As Gen Ang spoke these words, Belial vaguely sensed something reviving within Nexus. Whether it was anticipation for himself or lingering regret for the past, Belial couldn't fathom it. But what Belial was certain of was that Nexus now appeared more real than before, more like a being with humanity.

“Mr. Beria, the process of obtaining plasma sparks is actually not complicated.”

Subaru didn't care about Belial's thoughts and continued speaking to himself:

"I've sensed it. There's no trace of the King of Ultra on Old Man Star. That legendary warrior's gaze has temporarily left the Land of Light. The captain is currently overwhelmed with various matters. Mr. Zoffy, the most outstanding among the younger generation, is now lying in the Silver Cross Army. The remaining guards pose no threat to me whatsoever. I can even use my telekinesis to create illusions that leave them confused and unaware."

Yuan Mao extended his index finger, slowly pointing from the bottom of the plasma spark tower to the top, and said in a calm tone:

"In this way, we can approach the core of the plasma spark at a leisurely pace, like on a picnic. Once there, you can absorb and assimilate the power of the plasma spark, and I will assist you. Don't worry..."

Yuan Mao pointed to the top of the plasma spark tower with his finger and said calmly:

“I know there are surveillance devices there, but I’ll take care of them first. Then, when the captain and the others realize something’s wrong and come over, you can just pin the blame on me. Just say that they came to stop me after they realized I was up to something, and that they forcibly absorbed the power of the Plasma Spark Core because they couldn’t beat me.”

At this point, Subaru turned his gaze back to Belial, who was standing silently to the side, and said with a slight smile:

"According to the laws of the Land of Light, you will not be punished. After all, you and I have already clashed in the training ground. Anyone with eyes like the captain can see that I am indeed a formidable enemy. Of course, I know that this plan may have other flaws, but rest assured, leave those minor details to me. I will handle them. So, why not take action? Shall we set off?"

"...You really came prepared."

Belial stared at Subaru, opened his mouth, and finally managed to utter this sentence. After a short silence, he suddenly laughed, stood up from the bench, and said:

"Then let's go. I've wanted to do this for a long time. Even without your help, I would have gone in sooner or later. If you want to see, then go ahead and see. I am Belial of the Land of Light!"

"That's quite a spirit."

Subaru Minamoto also stood up, beckoned to Belial, and said softly:

"Please come this way. I've already planned the route."

What happened next was exactly as Subaru had predicted. The guards at the entrance to the Plasma Spark Tower seemed completely blind, letting Subaru walk in unhurriedly without any reaction. Belial felt his fists harden. Those chosen as guards were naturally outstanding warriors; the one on the left had even fought in the Great Ultra War, yet he just...

"Hey, hey, hey, don't get excited, don't get excited. It's not that they're too weak, it's that I'm too strong. I at least have the [True Meaning Power] by my side. Let's go, let's go."

Gen Subaru quickly came over, patted Belial on the back to pat him on the back and help him catch his breath, then half-pulled, half-pushed him into the Plasma Spark Tower. The rest of the journey went smoothly, but Belial, seeing how familiar Gen Subaru was with the route, thought for a moment and whispered:

"It looks like this isn't your first time here."

"Is it that obvious?"

"I don't remember when I ever carried out a mission to protect civilizations on other planets."

"That's it."

Belial, watching Nexus respond while simultaneously obscuring the monitoring equipment inside the Plasma Spark Tower, continued:

“I’m certain now. That punch to your chest in the training ground wasn’t from me. My random punch couldn’t possibly have hurt you that badly. So, you need to explain why there was my energy reaction on your body, and why the light energy you transmitted felt strangely familiar to me.”

"Haha, so you noticed, Mr. Belial. I thought such a small detail wouldn't even get on my mind."

"So what exactly is your identity?"

At this point, Belial's gaze shifted slightly from side to side, as if he were somewhat flustered. He stammered for a moment and said softly:

"Are you... are you from the future?"

"No, I come from another world. You've probably heard of the concept of parallel universes, Mr. Belial. It's just like that. Don't overthink it. I came here by chance. I met some acquaintances and just helped them out a little, and also fulfilled a wish of mine."

Having said that, Gen Subaru stopped in his tracks. Before him and Belial lay the gleaming core of the Plasma Spark. Gen Subaru stepped aside to make way for Belial, a pure white light emanating from his hand as he spoke softly:

"Alright, we've arrived at our destination, Mr. Belial. Now, please touch the Plasma Spark Core."

326 Goodbye, Mr. Beria

This is a power that is within reach, a power that can bring about entirely new changes for oneself.

Belial gazed at the seemingly endless plasma sparks of core energy, a burning desire gleaming in his eyes. With this power, he could then face the Emperor Alien...

Thinking of this, Belial's burning heart suddenly cooled down a bit. After all, at this moment, Alien Empera and his subordinates had disappeared without a trace. The target he had been pursuing was no longer there. Although there was still Ken, it seemed to be of little significance compared to that guy. Could it be that if he defeated Ken, Alien Empera would be resurrected and fight him again?

"Have you... figured out what to do next?"

Belial glanced at Subaru, who, despite the Plasma Spark Core Energy being within reach, still did not extend his hand.

"Rest assured, as long as the King of Ultra doesn't come, no one in the Land of Light can stop me from leaving if I want to."

Gen Subaru didn't urge him, but played with the pure white light in his hand and said softly:

"If I were in my previous form, I could have beaten up everyone in the Land of Light before I left."

"The past is the past, the present is the present, wake up."

Belial looked at the plasma spark core in front of him, raised his hand, and felt the surging energy in his palm. However, he only felt it for a moment before pulling his hand back, remaining silent for a moment, turning around, and about to walk down the tower.

"What's wrong? Did you change your mind at the last minute?"

Gen Subaru raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, and said:

"Or does Mr. Beria feel that my plan is not thorough enough and intends to go back and rethink it?"

"The plasma spark energy is resisting me."

As Beria walked, he casually remarked:

"It doesn't believe I have the ability to absorb it at this moment, so this operation is over."

"So, I'll help you."

Genjiro hurried a few steps to catch up with Belial, and said softly: