Ultraman: Forced to become the Dark Boss

When Borden and Muraka arrived at the place where Nexus had disappeared, they saw Mana sitting on the ground, resting against a tree.

"You've arrived?"

Mana's expression was calm, but she couldn't hide her exhaustion after the battle.

Coupled with his own personality, although his actions at this moment were not elegant, they still looked quite cool.

Her left leg was stretched out straight, showing that she had a good leg shape. Combined with the effect of the UPIC uniform, it looked straight and slender.

The right leg is bent, with the calf close to the thigh.

With his feet on the ground, one hand casually resting on his knee, and the other hand parallel to his side, a closer look reveals that his left hand is clenched tightly against the ground.

High-intensity combat is undoubtedly a great challenge for the adaptable.

Nexus's unique nature means that its human host almost always risks their life in every battle.

Even Ryoma, who is inexplicably in tune with light, is no exception.

If the battle ends normally, Lizhi will undoubtedly go quickly to find the other team members and return safely to the team.

However, she couldn't explain how she survived the plane explosion unharmed.

Especially the light that emerged from the plane immediately after it disintegrated in mid-air.

And, the Giant of Light.

"Ah... Member Mana."

"It's so good to see you safe and sound."

Borden was at a loss for words.

His eyes darted around, not daring to look directly at Li Zhenna. He stopped when he was about seven or eight meters away from Zhenna.

There was a clear sense of distance in their words.

The changes in the village's atmosphere are even more noticeable.

He opened his mouth slightly, but couldn't say anything. His gaze toward Mana was half awe and half unfamiliarity.

Li Mana tilted her head slightly, making it more comfortable to lean against the tree. Although her gaze wasn't on the two of them, she was actually paying attention to their every move.

The energy blasting gun sat quietly within easy reach of the left hand, hidden among the low grass.

The lesson of Noi's experience is still fresh in everyone's mind, and for her own safety, Rima will not let her guard down.

This power can be used to protect others, and it can also be used to protect oneself.

She doesn't want to hurt anyone.

I don't want to become a guinea pig in a laboratory.

At this moment, Mana desperately wanted Kaguya to be by her side.

Perhaps only he can understand me, accept me, and rely on and trust each other.

After all, they had fought side by side.

And the friendships built up during childhood.

Moreover, both sides share a common identity: they are heretics in the eyes of humanity, something that humans should fear and revere.

...

In the midst of this awkward atmosphere, a series of booming sounds came from the sky, and a few gusts of air ruffled the hair of the three people and also stirred their tense and conflicted hearts.

Under these circumstances, Unit 2 slowly descended from the sky, approaching the ground.

This means Captain Ihara will be arriving soon.

The two of them almost simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Mana seems perfectly normal, the change in her status has made her former teammates more cautious.

Keep in mind that they were facing someone who had defeated monsters multiple times and had helped humanity on numerous occasions.

Mana-senpai, you were the Giant of Light all along?

That's incredible!

Muraka glanced furtively, thinking she was hiding it well, but the undisguised light in her eyes had already revealed her true thoughts, making Mana feel a little uncomfortable.

Bourdain's reflections appear more complex and more realistic.

Although the Giants of Light have helped humanity a great deal, they are quite different from the Dark Giants.

However, people's desire for power will not change.

No matter what kind of power it is, as long as its source and its replicability are exposed, people will do everything they can to obtain it, as long as there is even the slightest possibility.

Moreover, in pursuit of even greater power, the research center created the Alpha Type A, and even when problems arose, the Alpha Type A was not abandoned.

It's now completely repaired, just waiting for the next monster to appear.

Humans don't easily give up what they've got.

In their pursuit of power, the defense forces have resorted to detaining UPIC members and conducting heinous human experiments, drawing blood and injecting them with inhumane banned drugs…

It's all for the purpose of obtaining Superman's giant genes, or even directly transforming into a giant.

All of this is neither right nor wrong; it is simply a choice made to ensure the development of humanity in the face of fear caused by increasingly emerging monsters and ever-growing desires.

So, when the Giant of Light appeared before the world in human form, revealing his immense power and unveiling its mysterious veil.

What will happen is self-evident.

Of course, there is still room for redemption.

It all depends on how UPIC chooses and how Captain Ihara chooses.

After all, at this time, only a dozen or so reserve members and two regular members were directly involved in the battle.

"li!"

A few bird calls rang out, followed by the sound of wings flapping.

The somewhat frozen atmosphere was broken by the sounds coming from the woods.

Under the watchful eyes of the three, a figure slowly walked over from a distance.

As the person approached, the footsteps became clearer.

A few seconds later, a familiar face and a tall figure appeared before everyone.

"What are you all doing here? Hurry up and get back to your units!"

Ihara's slightly reproachful tone startled all three of them.

Bourden was the first to react: "Yes!"

Muraka was somewhat taken aback, but she nodded quickly nonetheless.

Sitting on the ground, Li Zhenna's eyes flickered slightly, as if she hesitated, but the next second she got up with some difficulty.

The hesitation in my heart seemed to vanish at this moment.

He watched as Ryoma passed by him.

Ihara's barely audible voice rang out: "Mana, you will always be a member of UPIC. No matter what happens in the future or in the past, this fact cannot be changed."

Muraka and Boden, who had already walked far away, walked with light steps.

It felt like all the pressure had been released.

He didn't notice the two people behind him whispering to each other at all.

Hearing the caring words in her ear, Li Mana turned her head and glanced at Captain Ihara.

I was touched by the sincerity in the other person's eyes.

That was a trust that was completely unconditional.

Out of the corner of my eye, I could also see my teammates chatting and laughing as they gradually drifted away.

She nodded slightly to Ihara.

The thoughts in my heart became firm at this moment.

She will continue to use the power of Nexus to give the best interpretation for the justice in her heart.

This proves that Ihara's decision was correct.

Strength, too, is not wrong.

"Thank you, Captain."

"You're welcome, let's go."

Ihara smiled slightly and took the lead in walking towards the fighter jet.

Li Mana's eyes showed emotion. Even the strongest person wouldn't be able to remain calm and collected in the face of what had just happened.

In fact, those who are capable are just ordinary people, but while they are given power, they also bear the heavy responsibility of protecting peace.

"team leader."

"Hmm? What is it, Mana?"

I thought that Lizhi Mana had some other ideas.

"Ihara asked with concern."

"His name is Nexus."

"Oh, really? It's a name full of hope..."

Jingyuan smiled faintly as he spoke, looking at the massive No. 2 fuselage in the distance.

It reflects a metallic sheen under the sunlight.

It appears illusory, yet very real.

Chapter 73 Dealing with Public Opinion

Huixia, who witnessed Mana's interaction with UPIC throughout the entire process, was not surprised by this.