In Ultraman: Starting with the Battle Device

"It's changed a lot here." After returning to his apartment with Camilla, Raven walked out alone.

He discovered that a heavily fortified building had been erected on a large vacant lot nearby.

It seems to be specifically designed for the work and accommodation of TPC's senior management.

Raven strolled around the neighborhood and suddenly spotted a familiar figure.

The figure also happened to see him and was immediately surprised.

"Captain Megumi, it's been a long time." It had only been a little over a month since Raven last parted ways with her at the R'lyeh Ruins.

But for Megumi Kijima, it was indeed more than five years.

Many changes have taken place in the past five years. Humanity has entered a new era, not only moving towards the universe but also establishing numerous Mars bases.

The original Victory Team has disbanded, and the members have all changed positions, becoming senior figures who can stand on their own.

……

Chapter 128-Light

“It’s you.” Megumi was taken aback at first, then smiled as she looked at Raven.

Raven hasn't appeared for over five years, and Izumi thought he had completely left.

"Unbelievable, you look exactly the same as you did back then." Megumi exclaimed in surprise after seeing Raven up close.

In her memory, Raven had always been a young man in his early twenties, and the years had left almost no trace on him.

She knew Raven's age very well; he should be over 30 by now.

What she didn't know was that for Raven, only a little over a year had passed since he arrived in the world of Ultraman.

Raven is only 27 years old now.

“Captain Intermediate, you haven’t changed much either. You’re still as charming as ever,” Raven remarked.

At the same time, I felt a little sad. Megumi Kiyama had indeed aged a bit, and I couldn't help but sigh at how merciless time was. The once dashing captain of the GUTS team was now a middle-aged woman.

“It’s only been 5 years since I’ve been back, but it already feels like everything has changed.” Raven looked at Megumi, who was no longer wearing her old team uniform, but a smart suit, with the TPC logo still pinned to her chest.

"There have indeed been many changes over the years, and everyone has been striving for their own dreams," said Megumi Kijima with emotion.

"And you, what have you been doing all these years?" Kijima asked curiously.

“Me?” Raven thought for a moment, then said in a deliberately serious tone, “Of course I’m busy saving other planets. There are still many planets in this universe in danger.”

"Really? It's rare for someone as busy as you to have time to come back to Earth. Would you like to come over and sit for a while?" Megumi said with a smile.

The gloom that was initially caused by the arrival of the invaders has now dissipated, and Raven's return means that Earth is safe.

"Alright." Raven agreed after thinking for a while.

So he followed Megumi Kijima into the TPC building.

However, just as she arrived at the door of Iruma Megumi's room after taking the elevator, she found a young man in uniform already waiting there.

"You're Shin Asuka from the Super GUTS team, right?" Megumi said, looking at the person standing at the door.

As the former captain of the GUTS team and now an information department staff officer, Megumi Kijima also pays attention to the Super GUTS team.

"Ah, hello, Advisor Kijima, this is Asuka Shin." Asuka was in a daze, but when she was suddenly interrupted and saw that it was Kijima Megumi, she immediately answered.

Raven looked at Asuka with amusement, finding the man's personality quite interesting.

"May I ask what brings you here?" Megumi asked politely.

At this crucial moment, when they are fighting the invaders, the Super GUTS members shouldn't have any time to waste.

"I have some questions for you," Asuka said, bowing deeply and making a very sincere request.

Megumi then looked at Raven, surprised by this little incident, but Raven said it was fine.

So the three of them went into the room together.

Asuka and Raven sat on the sofa in the living room, while Megumi went to prepare some snacks and tea.

During this time, Raven also chatted with him familiarly.

"What did Mr. Raven think of Ultraman Tiga back then?" Asuka asked cautiously.

Seeing that Raven had come with former GUTS captain Megumi Iruma, he figured Raven must know something about Ultraman Tiga.

"I haven't paid much attention to Ultraman Tiga, but I prefer another Ultraman," Raven replied.

"Oh?" Asuka suddenly perked up, preferring another Ultraman, which meant...

Just as Asuka was feeling rather smug, Raven's next words put an end to his arrogance.

"Compared to Tiga, I prefer Ultraman Alpharos. He's just too handsome, too cool, and too powerful," Raven said without batting an eye.

"What?!" Asuka looked completely bewildered.

Wait, what is Ultraman Apharos? I've never heard of him.

In fact, information about Alpharos was classified as highly confidential within TPC, and it disappeared from public view a long time ago. Unless you frequently engage with Ultraman merchandise and games, not many people actually know anything about Alpharos.

Asuka barely remembers Tiga, so how could she possibly remember Alpharos?

"Wait, what is this Ultraman Apharos you're talking about? I've never heard of him before," Asuka asked.

“Apharos was one of the four giants who slept in the pyramid with Tiga at the beginning.” Megumi walked over with a plate at this moment.

Asuka immediately looked at her and listened attentively.

"He is very mysterious, unlike Tiga who often appears in front of the public, but every time he appears, he saves Ultraman Tiga from danger." Megumi bent down and placed the tea and snacks in front of Raven and Asuka.

"Is it that amazing..." Asuka was stunned.

Tiga, who was able to defeat the terrifying enemy that dragged the world into darkness, was saved by Alpharos multiple times.

"I want to see Tiga and Alpharos. I want to ask them many things in person," Asuka said solemnly to Megumi.

He had a gut feeling that Megumi Kijima must be connected to these two Ultramen.

"Why are they so invincible? How can we defeat such a powerful enemy that can drag the world into darkness?"

When Megumi heard what he said, she shook her head. "I'm sorry, I can't fulfill your expectations."

The bird was stunned.

“Because Tiga is gone, so we’ll never see him again,” Megumi said to him.

As for Alpharos, she wouldn't have revealed it without Raven's permission.

"Tiga... is no longer here." Asuka felt a pang of loss.

In his view, if even Tiga was gone, then the mysterious Apharos was even more impossible to find.

“But if I could see him, he would definitely say that…” Asuka said, sounding somewhat disappointed.

"I am definitely not invincible."

"Huh?" Asuka was somewhat surprised.

“Tiga can overcome everything because he is light,” Megumi continued.

"Light?"

Megumi smiled and nodded, then said, "That's something that everyone has in their heart, and of course, it's in yours too."

The bird seemed lost in thought.

“Tiga possesses the power to make countless people shine, so no matter how terrible the darkness, he can forge ahead,” said Megumi Kijima.

“The light of countless… people.” Asuka gradually understood.

Many memories flooded his mind: himself and his Super Victory Team teammates; he wasn't fighting alone.

"Thank you." Asuka then immediately stood up.

My teammates are busy preparing to fight the invaders, how can I run away and back down like this?

……

Chapter 129 Dyna

After seeing the bird leave in such a hurry, Raven took a sip of tea and then casually leaned back on the sofa.

“You know who he is, right?” Raven said, looking at Kijima Megumi.

Given Megumi's shrewdness and her position as an information department staff member, she must have secretly investigated Dyna's identity and probably already knew that Shin Asuka was Dyna.

“This child’s character hasn’t matured yet; he has a long way to go.” Megumi Kijima didn’t answer directly, but that was tantamount to an admission.

Asuka has a very flamboyant personality. When he first gained his power, he wanted the whole world to know that he was Dyna. Some people in TPC had already been secretly watching him for a long time.

If it weren't for Megumi Kijima secretly protecting him, Asuka might have been openly captured and used for experiments long ago.

Compared to the composed Daigo, Asuka is practically a brat.

This alien invasion incident also stemmed from this.

"Then why didn't you tell him your identity?" Megumi asked curiously.

She believes that those who are both Ultraman should have a mutual respect for each other.

“It’s not the right time yet. This is his own path, and I still hope he can regain his fighting spirit on his own.” Raven got up and walked to the window, looking at the fighter jets constantly flying across the sky.

“Only by facing the danger of death will he realize the significance of having received the light,” Raven said, turning around with a smile.

"I hope so."

"Izumi said with some concern."

She wasn't sure if a big boy like Asuka could handle these things. But then she thought that Raven was still there, so there shouldn't be any major problems.

“You should be heading to the shelter now,” Raven said, looking out the window at the crowds evacuating to the shelter.

"I'll be going now." Without doing anything, Raven simply turned into a beam of light and disappeared right in front of Megumi.

Raven can now use his powers at will even without taking out his transformation device. Of course, that is, while he still has the transformation device on him.

Megumi stared at the spot where Raven had disappeared, speechless for a long time.