Ultraman: A good pilot doesn't choose his own Ultraman.

Chapter 180, 179. Daigo: This isn't the real thing, is it? (Second Update)

The Ultra Brothers cannot transform, not only because they are unaware of it, but more so because they are unwilling to admit it.

Hayata is right. They are just ordinary people in this world, not Ultraman who fights monsters every day.

Expecting them to suddenly become combat-ready and defeat the Shadow Mage together seems like asking too much.

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Seeing Jiang Yu's indifferent attitude, Da Gu was somewhat puzzled.

Why is Jiang Yu so indifferent to what he said? Normally, shouldn't he be excitedly agreeing?

Daigo opened his mouth as if to say something, but then closed it again.

Jiang Yu seems to be experiencing some insurmountable difficulty right now, and he is unusually lonely.

"Jiang Yu, what happened to you? Is there anything I can help you with? If there's anything I can do to help?"

On the table, a photo of Jiang Yu and Da Gu taken with a camera is clearly visible.

Jiang Yu silently put down the wine bottle, glanced at the window blocked by the curtains, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

At this point, there's still no progress, so there's no need to worry about it anymore.

"Daigo, you should have seen him by now, the Ultraman I dreamed about, Tiga."

Jiang Yu's sudden answer surprised Da Gu. Was it related to Jiang Yu's current state?

"Ah, when the mirage appeared, I did have a momentary hallucination."

The Ultra Brothers, and three Ultramen I haven't seen before, including Tiga.

It feels strangely familiar to me.

Daigo said somewhat confusedly, not knowing how to explain the situation at the time.

Perhaps it's just an illusion caused by a mirage?

Thinking back carefully, my heart was still racing when I got back to my workstation.

It's a bit like when I first confessed my feelings to Lina.

Although this description doesn't feel quite right, it's pretty much the same; it evokes a sense of infatuation.

"Then let's try this one."

Clinging to his last shred of hope, Jiang Yu took out the Bronze Divine Light Staff and handed it to Daigu.

Jiang Yu looked at Daigo expectantly. If they could transform, it meant that with the medium, Daigo and the others were not incapable of transforming.

Perhaps it can speed up the awakening process; he won't be fighting alone.

But if not, then we can only hope for a miracle.

Jiang Yu's senses grew stronger; the darkness that was affecting people's hearts was drawing ever closer.

Daigo grasped the bronze magic light stick with a somewhat bewildered expression, and upon seeing it, he couldn't help but let out a hoarse voice.

"Jiang Yu, who is this?"

Strange, I drank a lot of water today, so why is my throat so dry?

"A medium, a medium for transformation, just like the Beta Wand in Ultraman."

Daigo, try to communicate with it; you are light too.

Jiang Yu tried his best to explain in the language that Daigo could understand, while constantly paying attention to the changes in the bronze light rod.

There's still no movement. If Daigo were to make a move...

"The Beta Magic Wand?"

Daigo was startled and immediately understood what the Bronze Light Rod was.

Could it be that Jiang Yu's summoning ritual was actually effective?

With Jiang Yu's nod of approval, Daigo's gaze toward the bronze light stick became fervent.

He would never refuse a childhood dream like becoming Ultraman!

"Ultraman Tiga!"

Without any apparent instruction, Daigo, with a somewhat seductive twist of his waist, raised the bronze magic light stick high.

Amid the shouts, Daigo remained unchanged, still the same ordinary office worker, only with a hint of embarrassment on his face.

"Um, Jiang Yu, are you sure this is genuine?"

Daigo scratched his head frantically, trying so hard to recall the feeling.

Luckily, it was only Jiang Yu, otherwise it would have been incredibly embarrassing.

It seems so cringeworthy, but it's completely useless.

"Of course it's genuine. Why would I lie to you?"

Jiang Yu glared at Daigu speechlessly, realizing that it wouldn't do if he couldn't transform into a monster.

Seeing that Daigo was clearly acting like a relapsed chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur) and driving, Jiang Yu took back the Spark Lens and waved it gently.

In a warm light, just like in front of Sawai, it transformed into a life-sized composite Ultraman Tiga, and a sense of beauty that combined divinity and humanity arose spontaneously.

Well, just ignore the wine bottle he just picked up.

"Jiang Yu, you, you, you, you, you!"

Daigo leaped up and pointed at Ultraman Tiga in front of him, stammering as his face flushed with excitement.

It's true, it's really true!

I watched Ultraman when I was a kid, and Ultraman really exists in this world!

My neighbor and childhood friend turned into Ultraman!

So envious!

Although he was too excited to speak, Daigo's hands were not affected much, and he naturally touched the arm of the unfamiliar Ultraman.

The texture is amazing; it doesn't feel like a leather case at all.

Speaking of which, what kind of creature is Ultraman?

Daigo recalled the little biology he had left, but his hand had already been knocked off by Jiang Yu.

As the light faded, Jiang Yu returned to normal, looking somewhat convinced.

Daigo, it's one thing if he can't remember, but trying to prove it to him feels like I'm turning into a pervert.

In other words, he could hold back; otherwise, he would have been subjected to the Zepelion Ray.

"Now you understand, Daigo, Ultraman is real, and this world is facing a huge crisis."

Jiang Yu explained, and Da Gu nodded repeatedly.

Having witnessed it with my own eyes, what else is there to doubt?

but----

Daigo looked serious. In that case, Jiang Yu's unusual behavior would make sense.

Crisis, even Ultraman's power can't put Jiang Yu at ease?

To be honest, in Daigo's mind, compared to humans, possessing such power was already comparable to the legendary gods.

"The key to breaking the deadlock is you, Asuka, and I, along with Uncle Hayata and the other two."

In other dimensions, you all act as Ultraman, protecting humanity and upholding your own sense of justice.

Because I was worried about the mastermind behind it all, I kept it from you directly, hoping you could recall it yourselves through your dreams and such.

But now, the mastermind is about to make their move, and none of you have awakened your powers.

Jiang Yu shook his head regretfully. Da Gu and the others lacked something like dreams or beliefs, so even if they were given a transformation device, they wouldn't be able to transform.

"Um, is there any other way?"

Daigo hesitated for a moment.

"That's all. We can only hope that a miracle happens to you and that you recall your memories of fighting as Ultraman."

Daigo, Secretary-General Sawai has already made preparations for evacuation.

If any monsters appear, you must lead them to safety immediately. I will hold them off first; you must not abandon them.

Jiang Yu said seriously that if Mebius were to arrive, he and Mebius could probably put up a fight against those bastards if they joined forces.

These are all enhanced versions of monsters, so he wasn't very confident.

Daigo and the others aren't the kind of formidable characters who can be turned into Legend by putting them together like two high-level fusion materials, so preserving their lives is naturally the most important thing.