Ultraman: I Really Didn't Want to Rule the World

Director Sawai was furious. The new TPC advisor, who was in charge of this experiment, was taken away immediately, and the screening of the monster images was forcibly stopped.

After this incident, only Hong Tu gained a lot of negative energy, plus a monster, making him arguably the biggest winner.

However, Kirino made no comment on the so-called gift from Hongtu, and even accelerated the implementation of his plan.

But before he could carry out the plan, he needed to meet with someone.

Hello, Ultraman.

I often watch you fight demons from afar, and see you bravely protect humanity. You are the righteous Ultraman who defends human peace.

But to be honest, I really dislike people like you, and I even feel a bit of hatred towards you.

Could we have a face-to-face meeting? I think I have the right to do so.

I'll be waiting for you at the shopping center in area K at noon tomorrow.

You'd better come alone. I hope we can have a meaningful time together.

Kirino

Before opening the email, Daigo thought it was from Hongtu. He was surprised to find it was from a stranger.

A stranger who already knew his identity still wanted him to come to the meeting alone.

The other party said he had the right to do so. The meaning was clear. It was a threat: if he didn't go, that person would reveal his identity.

How did that person discover his identity? And why was he hostile towards me? And why did he want to see me?

One question after another lingered in Daigo's mind, and he remained in a daze all night.

At first, he did consider asking Hong Tu, but after thinking about it, he gave up.

If it's only his identity that's been exposed, then it's best not to involve Hong Tu. After all, if Hong Tu's identity is exposed, his situation will be more dangerous than his own.

After thinking it over, Daigo went to keep the appointment alone the next day.

Because of Kirino's aversion to Ultraman Tiga, Kurenai never mentioned anything about Kirino to Daigo. Therefore, Daigo only knew that Kirino had an adopted son and recently an adopted daughter, but knew nothing else. For example, Kirino's full name.

It was only after learning about this that Kirino dared to arrange a meeting with Daigo.

The next day at noon, Daigo, dressed in casual clothes, arrived at the shopping plaza in the city center, only to find that he had no idea how to find the person. He could only find a place to sit down and keep an eye on the time, waiting for the mysterious person to appear.

"You really came, Daigo."

The sudden sound startled Daigo. He turned around and saw a young man sitting behind him.

Daigo looked at him with a somewhat complicated expression.

"You're wondering what kind of person I am, right? Maybe some vicious invader of Earth?" Kirino looked at his expression, very calm and composed. "But you're wrong."

I'm an Earthling, just different from ordinary people.

Daigo was taken aback: "Could it be that you are..."

"It seems I made the right choice in coming to see you. You are the first person who has so openly acknowledged my existence."

Kirino emphasized the word "person." Every single one of those who knew of his existence had questioned the authenticity of his abilities.

However, most people, after confirming his abilities, inevitably fall into either panic or greed.

By that logic, Daigo is the first human to accept his identity so calmly.

“You’re a psychic,” Daigo said. He knew about the existence of psychics; the GUTS team’s work meant they knew a lot. Besides, Hong Tu had told him a lot as well.

Kirino took off his glasses, his voice tinged with pain. Perhaps because Daigo was one of his kind, he felt a pang of sympathy: "I can hear the voices in people's hearts, and I can see things that are about to happen. But all of this has nothing to do with my own will, and I can also see things that people can't see."

For example, your true colors.

Daigo's expression changed: "What is the purpose of bringing me here?"

Kirino put on her glasses, looked at Daigo, and composed herself: "Daigo, how about you play a game with me?"

"game?"

"We can discuss the rules of the game another day. Someone has already tried to stop us today."

Daigo followed his gaze and spotted Rena hiding behind a pillar not far away.

Kirino stood up and looked at Daigo: "You're a very nice person. I'll contact you again."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Daigo didn't chase after him; he just watched him leave.

Lina walked to his side and looked at Kirino's back as well: "Who was that person just now?"

Daigo turned around, looked up at Lina, and chose to keep it a secret: "He just came to ask me about the time."

Lina nodded indifferently, whether she believed it or not.

Meanwhile, Kirino left the mall and found Asami sitting by the roadside.

"Brother Mufu, are you done with your work?" Mami greeted him happily, carrying her things.

Kirino, abandoning his inscrutable demeanor towards Daigo, patted Mami's head and asked, "Hmm, are you done shopping?"

"Mmm!" Mami nodded and gave him a sweet smile.

"Let's go back then." Kirino smiled and led Mami back.

"I saw so many cute dolls at the mall today! There were even Sila toys."

"Really? Sila would probably like it."

"But I didn't buy it, hahaha!"

"is it?"

"I bought gifts for you and Mr. Hong. I'll show them to you when we get back."

"it is good"

Chapter 78 Sharks in the City

Kirino dialed a number: "Let's release Gai Ozark."

“This should have been done a long time ago,” a male voice came from the phone. “Just release Gai Ozark? Aren’t we going to worry about Nigel?”

“Neg won’t appear.” Kirino’s tone was devoid of emotion, as if he were simply stating a fact.

"Ah, that's for the best."

Kirino hung up the phone and glanced back into the house. Mami was already asleep, and Hongtu hadn't returned because she was working at the bar that night.

Tomorrow, their plan will officially begin.

He wasn't sure if what he was doing was right, but he needed to test Tiga's attitude; he needed to know Tiga's true stance. He also wanted to know where the difference lay between himself and Tiga.

After thinking it over, he sat down at the computer again and sent Daigo a new email.

Come on, let me see if you see yourself as a human or as Ultraman. And let me see if you'd still risk your life for humanity if you couldn't transform into Ultraman.

"The specified game rules," Daigo looked at the new email, his expression somewhat complicated.

Why? Since we are all human beings, and since we all have power, why not unite and protect humanity together? But he couldn't find the answers to these questions for the time being.

Hong Tu worked all night and didn't get home until almost dawn. She never expected to see her own son the moment she opened the door.

"There's something I hope you'll agree to," Kirino said bluntly.

Hong Tu sat down, flattered. What had he just heard? Had his little one just made a request of him? Was he dreaming? After so many years, was his little one finally willing to be close to him again?

Old Man Hong felt relieved. His son had made a request, so he had to agree to whatever it took! He would even do anything for him now, like getting that giant octopus from the sea!

"Tell me, I'll definitely do it!"

Kirino paused for a moment and said, "I hope you won't make a move today. You can't release the monster, you can't help Tiga, and you can't help Daigo either."

Hong Tu was completely bewildered. "Can't make a move?" Did that mean something was going to happen today? Was it related to Daigo?

Or is it that their own kid is finally going to make a move against Daigo?

These questions swirled in his mind, only to be quickly forgotten.

Whatever it is, my own kid has asked, so of course I have to agree.

Is Ultraman Tiga or anything like that more important than having a baby?

So Hong Tu readily agreed without asking any further questions.

They even felt smug, thinking they were truly an enlightened patriarch.

As dawn approached, Hongtu entered the kitchen in a cheerful mood. Today was a good day, so she decided to make a lavish breakfast.

So, when Mami woke up, she saw Hong Tu in a good mood bringing out the seafood porridge she had been cooking all morning and placing it on the table.

Kirino was already seated at the dining table, looking ready to start eating.

"Mami, come and have breakfast."

Mami glanced at the almost glowing smile on Hongtu's face, then at the sumptuous breakfast on the table, and finally turned her questioning gaze to Kirino.

Mr. Hong seems to be in a very good mood today?

Kirino kept his eyes straight ahead, as if he hadn't seen anything.

"Chirp!" Sila chirped and landed in front of Hongtu, chirping at him incessantly.

"Hmm, Sila's breakfast is ready too!" Hong Tu took out Sila's small bowl and poured in her specially made birdseed. "I made it especially for her."

Sila then happily hopped into her bowl and began to eat.

This breakfast was a rare moment of joy and harmony for the family.

After having breakfast, Kirino went out, leaving only Kou-Tu and Mami at home.

"Is Mr. Hong not going out today?" Mami asked as Hong Tu sat down on the sofa and turned on the TV.

“Yes, I promised Little Shepherd today that I wouldn’t get involved no matter what happens.” Hong Tu nodded. “So, we’re not going out today.”

"Hmm? Will something happen today?" Mami looked at him curiously.

“I don’t know,” Hong Tu shook her head, “but it’s rare for the little shepherd to act so spoiled, so of course I have to indulge him.”