Bighorn Bull is in charge of leading, and I, Beria, am in charge of raising it.

Standing at the very front of this royal guard, and leading them in battle, is none other than Dark Lops Zero, whose body paint has been completely revamped and is now even closer to the original Zero!

It turns out that back when the Darklops Legion invaded the Land of Light, Darklops Zero, who had been conducting research with Hikari and undergone a series of optimizations and modifications, immediately stood up to fight alongside the Ultra Brothers. And upon realizing that Belial was under siege, he rushed to his aid.

Finally, as the battle drew to a close, Darklops Zero, who had already developed self-awareness, became jealous of the mass-produced machines directly controlled by Belial. After repeated and forceful demands, Belial was forced to free up a spot in the Giga Battle Device so that this simpleton would voluntarily enter and stay by Belial's side at all times!

He was also the only kid in his original parallel universe who successfully traveled here with Belial!

So much so that the moment he emerged from the Giga Battle Device, Darklops Zero, who already knew what had happened outside, merely turned and glanced at Zero behind him. Faced with Zero's unreserved wariness and defensiveness towards Belial, he suddenly smiled with a satisfied and pleased expression.

Ha, I knew His Majesty couldn't stay in the Land of Light forever. Luckily, I was clever enough to take advantage of His Majesty's soft heart and secure the privilege of being by his side at all times!

Now, those few disrespectful fellows who used to pester His Majesty with hugs and kisses all day long have finally disappeared from His Majesty's side...

That means I will be the only tool by His Majesty's side that can gain His Majesty's trust and be of great use!

...Oh, no, His Majesty doesn't seem to like referring to himself as a "tool"...

So, in His Majesty's words...

From this moment forward, I, Darklops Zero, will be His Majesty's most beloved child! Without exception!

Don't blame me for being uncivilized, Zero...

The struggle for the crown prince position has always been like this!

Chapter 68 One fan is worth ten haters

Of course, while feeling smug about finally being able to enjoy Belial's favor all to himself, Darklops Zero's single eye, which had long since transformed from dark purple to a clear azure light, quickly swept across the entire battlefield.

With Hikari's upgraded processor, Dark Lops Zero completed the identification and classification of all targets on both sides in the blink of an eye.

The Baltans are the highest threat level and should be eliminated as a priority target.

The monster army is a level two threat and can be handled by the Royal Guard.

Ultraman Zeta has a threat level of -3 and requires a dedicated DarkLops unit for protection.

An unknown Ultra Warrior, resembling His Majesty in appearance, and seemingly acquainted with His Majesty, is a high-threat unit. Predicted threat level: highest. An immediate plan is needed to prevent him from having excessive contact with His Majesty.

Ultraman Zero, threat level four, requires strict guarding, and is especially forbidden from having any close contact with His Majesty.

Two unknown Ultra Warriors (Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu) are seriously injured. Their estimated threat level is zero.

Then, as the analysis results appeared, in less than a second, Darklops Zero assumed a battle stance. Using a tone that clearly and deliberately imitated Belial's coldness, he methodically issued battle commands.

"Units 2 through 30, flank from the left, target: the monster army."

"Aircraft No. 31 to No. 60, blockade the right flank and prevent the enemy from retreating."

"Units 61 through 90, follow me in a frontal assault."

"Units 91 to 99, remain here and protect His Majesty! Unit 100, you are solely responsible for protecting Ultraman Zeta!"

"All units, take immediate action!"

The moment the words fell, the Darklops, who had been standing in neat rows, quickly scattered in all directions amidst a mechanical sound effect indicating system activation.

Those seemingly large numbers of monsters, which were actually poorly made and mass-produced, were far less powerful than the original ones. Before they could even react, they were immediately defeated and forced to retreat under the ferocious onslaught of the Darklops, who were like hungry tigers pouncing on sheep!

Especially Zetton, who once gave the original Ultraman a hard time and killed him. Faced with three enemies resembling Ultraman charging towards him, he instinctively deployed a defensive barrier. He was preparing to beautifully withstand the barrage of energy beams and then bounce them back to achieve a triple kill.

Little did it know that anything produced by Kaiser Belial was bound to be of the highest quality! Dark Lops' database already contained a vast amount of monster data and corresponding countermeasures!

Once they were close enough, two of the Dark Lops gripped their head-mounted scythes and unleashed a flurry of high-speed slashes at Zetton's barrier, visibly creating cracks.

Then, in perfect unison, they rolled away to the side. Just as Zetton was puzzled, the third Darklops, which had leaped into the air, descended from the sky with its right foot wrapped in dark red flames, delivering a Zero Kick! Not only did it completely shatter Zetton's barrier, but it also kicked right through the unsuspecting Zetton!

In less than three seconds, the invincible Zetton fell to the coordinated attack of three Darklops!

Meanwhile, King Joe, a mechanical creation that is fairly close to the original in terms of power reproduction, is attempting to suppress the Darklops with heavy energy cannons.

But before its aiming system could lock onto its target, Darklops Zero had already transformed into a streak of light and passed right by it.

The next second, accompanied by a flash of swords, King Joe, which should have been indestructible, was cut into hundreds of uniform metal fragments by the two head-mounted shuriken held by Darklops Zero, which were specially upgraded by Hikari!

Even with his speed undiminished, Darklops Zero continued to weave through the monster horde. Thanks to Hikari's newly upgraded stats, much like Zero at his peak in 09, he single-handedly routed the monster army!

Even more deadly is that, as a mechanical creation, Darklops Zero not only possesses extremely efficient computing power, but can also accurately predict every move of its opponent during battle.

Even when he makes a wrong judgment that leads to a decline in operational efficiency, he can immediately analyze the cause of the error and find a solution! This allows him to continuously learn and grow during combat!

"This...this is impossible! My monster army...hahahaha! As expected of His Majesty Belial! The legendary dark emperor who rules the universe, he is indeed powerful!"

Watching his painstakingly created monster army being easily torn to shreds like paper under the crushing force of the Darklops Legion, without even the slightest power to resist, the Baltan alien subconsciously took a step back, the smugness in his eyes long gone.

Just when everyone thought the Baltan aliens were terrified and about to flee, their eyes blazed with almost manic worship and fervor. They knelt down before Belial, raising their arms high, and, like the most fervent believers, incoherently shouted at him.

"Please believe me, Your Majesty Belial. The monster army we've prepared this time is just a hastily assembled, half-finished product. So, please give me another chance! I will prove to you that I am your most loyal servant! I am countless times more capable than that good-for-nothing Fukuide Kei! I will definitely help you rebuild the glory of the empire, destroy the Land of Light, and rule the entire universe... no, all parallel worlds!"

This caused Belial, who had been observing coldly, to twitch at the corner of his mouth and become disjointed in his emotions.

hiss……

Good heavens, no wonder even though the Baltan aliens succeeded in their scheme and got what they wanted from Geed, they still kept calling him "Your Highness Geed"...

So this guy, like Fukuide Kei who remained steadfastly loyal to Belial even after being betrayed and having his Strom organ removed, had no ulterior motives whatsoever. He simply wanted to dedicate everything to Belial's ambitions without asking for anything in return?

No, what kind of mind-altering potion did that old black guy, Bei Laohei, give you? How could you all be so devoted and obsessed with rebuilding his empire even after his death?!

Given enough materials, you can skip the complex and lengthy cell culture process and create a Kaiser Geed on the spot...

With such strong research capabilities, you can succeed at anything, so why do you insist on sticking to this path of no return?

What's the point?!

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The book title experiment has been completed. I'd like to ask everyone, is it necessary to change the title? Please feel free to send in any good suggestions, and I'll submit them for testing in a few days.

Also, I'm trying to change this Thunder cover. We should see the effect in a while...?

Chapter 69 Geed's Dream Come True

After silently ranting in his mind, Belial was about to say something to break the frenzied atmosphere of the Baltan aliens that made him feel uncomfortable.

It was at this moment that Belial keenly detected a very familiar fluctuation of dark energy coming from not far behind the Baltan alien.

That was a sign that Kaiser Geed was gathering energy.

From the moment Belial appeared, Kaiser Geed did not launch any further attacks, remaining quietly behind Alien Baltan, as still as a puppet with its strings cut.

But at this moment, its hands formed a cross. A dark purple destructive beam, compressed to its limit, blasted towards the Baltan alien's back without warning!

Clearly, as a newly born life form, Kaiser Geed's understanding of this world all stemmed from what the Baltan aliens had told him.

……

"Who am I...?"

"That is, of course, the Dark Emperor who rules the entire universe!"

"Hmm...that sounds pretty good. Let me test how strong I am."

……

Now, seeing the Baltan aliens addressing another stranger as "Your Majesty" right in front of him, Kaiser Geed saw it as a betrayal!

That's why he decided to kill the Baltan aliens and wanted to personally eliminate them!

Fortunately, the Baltans' fervent faith did not come in vain.

Almost the instant Kaiser Geed launched his attack, Belial vanished from his spot.

His speed was even faster than Kaiser Geed's finishing beam. Just as the dark purple beam was about to strike Baltan's back, Belial had already appeared beside him. Raising his right hand, fingers spread, he single-handedly blocked the finishing beam, then forcefully swung his hand, shattering it into a shower of starlight.

Then, as the shattered fragments of the dark purple beam scattered and exploded in a series of small bursts on the surrounding ground, the Baltan aliens, illuminated by the firelight, were so startled by this sudden turn of events that they collapsed to the ground in shock.

But the next second, the fear that instinctively surfaced in his eyes vanished. In its place, he prostrated himself before Belial's back, shouting with even greater fervor.

"Oh! As expected of His Majesty Belial! What immense power! Have you finally come to your senses and are willing to lead us once again on the path of unifying the universe?"

Upon hearing this, Beria's lips twitched involuntarily once again.

He glanced sideways at the Baltan alien kneeling behind him, his eyes gleaming with piety.

He glanced again at Kaiser Geed, who was staring intently at him with a pair of scarlet eyes burning with jealousy and murderous intent.

Looking further afield, Zero, upon hearing the Baltan alien's words, reacted violently, struggling to stand up and attack Belial. However, due to his injuries and insufficient energy, he was pinned back to the ground by three or four Darklops working together.

Beria suddenly felt that the scene before him was utterly absurd.

One of them saw him as a resurrected dark emperor and was so eager to offer him the entire universe as a gift.

The other sees him as a rival for dominating the universe and wishes he could blast him and the Baltan aliens to pieces.

There was another who considered him his nemesis and was determined to kill him.

But at first, he mistakenly thought that Lyme was asking him for help, and then he came here in a daze.

If it weren't for Geed being there, Belial wouldn't even want to deal with this mess. He would have preferred to let Baltan and Kaiser Geed fight each other to the death.

But now that he had chosen to intervene, Belial, having come this far, turned to the Baltan alien and spoke coldly.

"Don't get me wrong. I saved you just now because I thought you were still somewhat useful. Don't start imagining a whole script for the revival of the empire. And you..."

After Belial finished speaking, he waved his hand, signaling Darklops to step forward and take Baltan away.

He also shifted his gaze from the Baltan alien to Kaiser Geed, his eyes swirling with an extremely complex light.

There was scrutiny, assessment, and a touch of genuine sympathy.

Like Geed, this child was created involuntarily as a tool for Caesar Beria's ambitions.

However, through his constant resistance against fate, and with the companionship and support of his friends, Geed finally achieved a real life.

Kaiser Geed, from the moment of his birth, was forcibly instilled with the false mission of being "the strongest and most evil" and "dominating the universe." Before he even understood who he was, he was pushed onto the battlefield by the Baltan aliens.

So much so that in a sense...

The Kaiser Geed before us is another Geed, deprived of his right to choose and unable to resist fate.

After all, if Belial hadn't destroyed his own body by activating the Chrono Destruction Bomb, leaving Kei Fukuide with no choice but to raise Geed as a human, guiding him to become a hero in the public eye, thus facilitating Kei's collection of the power of the Little Star and fulfilling his long-cherished wish to resurrect Belial…

I'm afraid he was just like the Baltan aliens, brainwashing Geed into a bloodthirsty, murderous tool the moment he was born!

"Look at that defiant look in your eyes... You must really want to prove to the world that you're the strongest, especially much stronger than me, right? Well, I'll give you that chance! However, your opponent isn't me, but him!"

Thinking of this, Belial, who had originally planned to take action himself, suddenly had a better idea.

As he spoke in a serious tone, Belial turned to the side and waved to Geed.

Upon seeing this, Jiede first looked around to make sure there was no one else around before cautiously pointing to himself.

Only after seeing Belial's slight nod did Geed confirm that he hadn't misunderstood. A hint of flattery flashed in his bright eyes. He quickly straightened up and strode over to Belial's side.

At that moment, Belial placed a hand on Geed's shoulder, sharing his energy with him to help him quickly recover to his peak condition. He then looked at Kaiser Geed before him and continued speaking naturally.

"This child once defeated 'me' with his own hands. In other words, his strength far surpasses 'me'! If you want to prove that you are the strongest Dark Emperor, then try to defeat him... defeat my son, Ultraman Geed!"

Upon hearing this, Geed abruptly turned to look at Belial, his eyes swirling with complex emotions that were difficult to describe.

Although he knew perfectly well that the Belial before him was not the biological father he knew, but rather an counterpart from a parallel universe...

But just now, in front of everyone, he naturally admitted that he was his son! He had fulfilled the dream he had longed for but dared not even dare to dream of all these years!

So much so that Jiede opened his mouth, as if to say something. But it felt like there was a wad of water-soaked cotton stuck in his throat, and he couldn't squeeze out a single word.

In the end, he simply nodded vigorously, summoned the Claw of Geed and held it in his hand, then turned to face Kaiser Geed.

Since Father has said so...

Then I must work hard and absolutely not let my father down!

"...Use this one, it's powerful."

Looking at the Geed Claw in Geed's hand, which looks like a toy, and then at the one-handed sword in Kaiser Geed's hand, which looks very high-class.

After a brief silence, Belial, driven by his protective nature, went against his own decision not to interfere in the battle. He suddenly spoke, casually tossing the Giga Battle Device he was holding to Geed.

Then, under the incredulous gaze of the other party, he hurriedly hugged the Giga Battle Device to his arms. Belial crossed his arms, a hint of a smile finally appearing in his indifferent tone, and continued, word by word.

"Go for it, Ultraman Geed! Take down that loser over there!"