Chapter 33: Advancing Zoga

You wandered around the village all day—how did it feel?

Obike, the stall owner, was cooking stewed noodles, scooping a handful from the boiling pot, and he smiled as he greeted Tianliuhai and Lingmuyu.

The two had come to the village and were constantly sightseeing inside it, wandering everywhere, experiencing rural life. Obike hid in the shadows, watching them.

It's not bad; the village is great, completely different from the outside world—no traffic, very peaceful, perfect for staying a while when you're troubled. Lingmuyu said truthfully.

Obike laughed and said: "Yeah, the village being able to stay like this is already good; since people discovered the village's excellent environment, great for tourism and sightseeing, it's gotten livelier during the day, but at night it's still the same village."

Tianliuhai slurped a mouthful of noodles, felt the sauce was too little, so he instinctively grabbed some, also scooped up a handful of peanuts, happily ate one, and said: "So, you don't want the village to change, do you? You still want to keep it as it was before."

Obike fell silent, then said: "Soon the village will be remodeled into modern construction."

Lingmuyu blinked and said: "But doesn't this improve everyone's quality of life in the village?"

Yeah, the villagers have lived in poverty for a long time. Obike sighed, "Keeping up with the times, I know that."

Hearing that, Tianliuhai glanced at Obike in surprise.

Obike looked at Tianliuhai and said: "Do you think I'll desperately try to stop the village's redevelopment?"

Isn't that so? Tianliuhai said.

If it were the old me, I would certainly think that. Obike said: "But after meeting that man, some of my ideas changed; he told me to go out and see, the outside world compared to the village can be more—let me experience more."

That man had a unique charm; just communicating with him for one night made me agree with his ideas. At that time he was still a drifter, wandering around, and I traveled with him for a while.

I got to see the beauty of the world.

Later, he opened a restaurant and became a chef.

And I became a late-night foodie, dedicated to eating delicious foods all over the world.

When I learned the village was about to be remodeled, I also came back especially to take a look, to give the village one last glance.

Lingmuyu, upon hearing that, admired and gave a thumbs up.

Bald uncle, awesome.

Hearing that, Tianliuhai knew Obike's plot differed from the original.

The change in worldview allowed some characters who would have died to stay alive, actively integrating into this world.

Alright.

The alteration in the plot also sparked some curiosity in Tianliuhai.

Who is the person you traveled with?

His name is Zhuxingtuan.

Zhuxingtuan? Lingmuyu froze upon hearing that name.

Isn't that the brother of Hibino Mirai?

Tianliuhai nodded thoughtfully.

When Obike said that, he began to suspect.

Especially when he heard about opening a restaurant and becoming a chef.

If that's the case, Obike actually went out to see the world with Zhuxingtuan long ago.

He remembered that the Hawaiian restaurant had been open for a long time.

It seems the old Ultramen, even without memories, are not completely useless in this world.

Right, I tell you, recently in the city a company with great benefits has appeared, covering all aspects, truly conscientious, a model of the industry—I even went to apply there. Obike said with a smile: "If you need anything later, you can come find me; I'll introduce you to work together at that company."

Tianliuhai's mouth twitched.

Finding work is already difficult for a slacker.

He won't go looking for trouble for himself again.

Or just honestly muddle through as a TPC until retirement, living on low-income assistance.

Then, as a low-income elder, he'd daily stroll the park chasing pigeons, grab discounted goods at the supermarket…

Wouldn't such leisurely days be wonderful?

Moreover, the companies Obike can recommend are probably pretty good. Tianliuhai had a fleeting doubt about this, but soon suppressed it—it doesn't matter.

Lingmuyu, on the other hand, responded enthusiastically.

She gave Obike plenty of emotional value.

They chatted happily with Obike.

They ate bowl after bowl of stewed noodles.

Lingmuyu marveled at Tianliuhai's appetite.

Let's go, it's getting late, time to sleep. Tianliuhai looked up at the bright moon in the sky; tonight's moon was full.

Huh? Shouldn't we stay to help Dagu and Xincheng? Lingmuyu said: "More people, more strength."

After all, that's a legendary monster.

Last time, a Dagu team member personally pursued a witch and was ambushed— the experience is still fresh.

Although this time a Xincheng team member joined as well.

But more people mean more strength, after all.

No need. Tianliuhai glanced at Obike.

Obike still kept his smile.

He seemed completely like an honest, simple vendor.

Huh? Lingmuyu's eyes showed confusion.

Monsters are already more human than people. Tianliuhai rested his chin on his hand, "Many people live worse than he does."

Huh? Lingmuyu was taken aback.

Obike has been reborn, the village is about to welcome a new life—withdraw. Tianliuhai said: "Tonight I won't drink hot milk, I'll drink some cold milk from the fridge."

"That's not healthy, senior." Lingmuyu didn't quite understand what Tianliuhai said, but she chose to trust the senior.

Watching the backs of Tianliuhai and Lingmuyu as they departed.

Aobike touched his shiny forehead.

"How weird, how strange—I feel a very familiar aura from the two of them, just like… the group."

"Could it be that the group and Ultraman have some connection?"

Aobike pondered for a moment, then immediately gave up thinking.

After tonight, the village should start construction.

And he should fully welcome the new tomorrow.

"Zizz~" the streetlight flickered.

One bright, one dark.

When the light shone again, the vendor under the streetlight had vanished without a trace, as if he had never existed.

……

At that time, Dagu and Xincheng were still bitterly searching for Young Master Ayan's whereabouts in the village.

……

Luluye ruins

The Zuojia who advanced from the ultra-ancient ruins have already sneaked into the city in human form.

They began gathering information about the human world.

Led by two ancient Zuojia, they brought along many Zuojia lackeys to explore how to take over Earth without using force, making humanity willingly submit.

This is a very challenging task.

After all, they had always broken through with brute force.

This time, for Lord Diga's plan to take over the entire universe, it is already imminent.

They must keep up with the adult's pace, cannot fall behind.

(End of chapter)