Chapter 910: NO．33：What kind of rich relationship is this?

NO．33：What kind of rich relationship is this?

「Ba'er, really can't find Aomo!? 」

「Can't find any trace. 」

After multiple attempts, Ba'er Beast X, who had long given up correcting Bi Ze's calling him by his full name, merely surveyed the surroundings, together with the witch beast that despised him immensely.

This is the temporarily named 22nd Universe's Cuckoo Terrace Street; the two beings of light, judging by appearance, would again attract the patrolling Digimon, and the reason they haven't fought yet is naturally because—this place was still under Aomo's charge half an hour ago.

Then, a few minutes ago, the person in charge lost contact with the outside world.

Not only did the voice channel suddenly go silent, but even the other accounts that were normally online went gray, and more importantly, everyone in the voice channel at the time heard it clearly—even Bi Ze, who was zoning out during the source energy class, heard it—

He seemed to have encountered an attack, and the attacker was none other than Knight, or rather, Anti.

Originally created by Xin Tiao Qian, named the "Sleeping on Brushwood and Tasting Gall" monster, Anti/Anqi, it itself, upon obtaining the "Heart", also transformed by its own will (and at the same time duplicated, for the Sleeping on Brushwood and Tasting Gall monster's ability is duplication, having previously duplicated Bora's missile and Vite's flight) into an Ultraman Knight.

When he fixed his activities as an Ultraman Knight, his title also changed from Anti/Anqi to Knight/knight.

Acting together with Ano xilas II, who likewise changed his title to the second generation, to those who advocate the "Monster Eugenics" ideology, these two are companions.

As for Xin Tiao Qian, Anti not only complicates her feelings, but no matter what, he will never be an enemy.

However, the fact that Aomo lost contact after clashing with him is undeniable; compared to the on‑standby witch beast, even Ba'er Beast X, whom Bi Ze had asked to help look into things, could only shake its head after investigating the area:

「The data of this world is far more stable than that of the digital world, making it hard to pry open permissions. 」

「The witch beast beside him, though displeased, could not easily rebut. 」

「Is there no way? 」 Bi Ze asked anxiously.

「Perhaps a few of the Royal Knights could…… 」 Ba'er Beast X mused.

「Royal Knights…… ah, the Mu Hai Detective Agency! I remember Aomo saying he was quite familiar with the Xiang Yu siblings there! 」

「But is it necessary to call them? 」

The panting Ba'er Beast X, completely failing to empathize with the beast tamer's difficulty of speaking softly and quickly in class, after surveying this undamaged street, turned its gaze to a nearby spot.

There, a blonde horse girl was merely looking up.

The New Universe, the individual who had been traveling with Aomo, also remained here, but had no intention whatsoever of assisting this investigation.

As one of the parties involved, even her recounting of the incident scene left everyone somewhat bewildered.

What 【constant star】, what 【mission underway】, what 【phenomenon becoming clear】, what 【AMRT】……

Such a knowledgeable overseer, experienced in data manipulation, a noble king.

Here, unable to manipulate the world and unable to understand what the girl is saying, it feels quite a novel experience.

But it's not just him; others similarly monitoring via voice, even a certain super agent rushing this way, also share his same 【ignorance】.

Only Xin Tiao Qian and Chen, regarding the term 【high dimension】, can somewhat understand each other without being anxious.

Although Ba'er Beast X doesn't understand, the other party's reaction also serves as a criterion for judgment.

「He probably isn't in mortal danger; but if we all focus our efforts here, wouldn't that slow progress? 」 he countered the beast tamer, 「Based on my knowledge of Aomo Lindun, he likely wouldn't want this scene to happen. 」

Yes, Aomo Lindun may have lost contact, but he is not in danger.

Rather, although he initially panicked a bit, once considering the other's ability, nobody thinks he'll come to harm.

But even if nothing happens, dropping the line when help is needed is still deadly serious.

Sai Luo is quite experienced in this matter.

He has been banned more than once at critical moments, and now he can somewhat understand how his teammates feel.

But he has also experienced several times the fact that, although he himself was banned, the teammates still pushed forward; he cannot truly regard himself as useless without others.

「Yeah, let Jie Si Ti Si continue patrolling, and everyone go to other target points, 」 Sai Luo said, 「but should we try visiting that house again? 」

Theoretically, investigating from the perspective of Alexis Kailifu can directly and effectively lock onto the target, after all, in the entire Ultraman universe, Alexis is the only one.

But right now, it seems a bug has appeared here.

The New Universe Legion has provided several 【high dimension】 traces that need verification, all of which require everyone to check.

At the moment Aomo went missing, several other teams also noticed a fact——

——Xin Tiao Qian.

In each of their respective universes, upon arriving at Cuckoo Terrace, next to the easily found 【Gaudy Junkshop】, there is a Xin Tiao Qian residence.

——

——

「Whether it's Cuckoo Terrace or Returnless Terrace, everything is being replicated right now. 」

「Everything, everything, even the original Cuckoo Terrace controlled by Xin Tiao Qian at the beginning, is also being replicated. 」

In a pitch‑black room, a glowing screen, and a pointer leaning on it, combined with the lecturer's OL‑style outfit, instantly the atmosphere becomes like an internal corporate product showcase.

Or perhaps it's a business‑strategy briefing.

「Hey hey! So, second‑generation president, any questions? 」

In the dark area before the screen, someone raised a hand.

「Please speak! Leader Lindun! 」

The dark‑green‑haired woman holding the pointer was quite satisfied with the other's impromptu performance; turning around, saying a sentence, pushing up her glasses, the newly adopted title she immediately took on was clearly the result of hooking onto the signal, and the silver‑haired youth standing beside her in the darkness furrowed his brow.

His eyes held a fair amount of disdain.

Meanwhile, the black‑haired youth beside him paid no heed to his reaction, letting a wisp of crescent‑moon‑like enthusiasm drift as he posed his question passionately.

「So where exactly is this place! 」

"This is an SCS spacecraft! By the way, SCS stands for Super Computer System!" the woman explained just as enthusiastically, like an angler who's been waiting ages for someone to ask him "how many catties?".

But Aomo isn't here to ask how many catties, although he wouldn't mind knowing that either.

「Oh! Is it the supercomputer at Sakuragaoka University? 」

Given Aomo's ability to never forget anything thanks to the crystal nucleus, he naturally wouldn't forget the supercomputer of Sakuragaoka University from 《Electro‑Superman Ultraman》.

"Yes! That's right!" As the descendant of the music monster, the second generation obviously had hardly ever encountered anyone who would mention the existence of their ancestors; for a moment they were actually somewhat delighted, "The battleship we are currently riding is what I modeled after that existence, capable of breaking through the electronic universe's barriers!"

"Hmm, then where is the realm in which the spacecraft we are currently in is sailing?" Aomo steered the conversation back to the question he truly wanted to ask without leaving a trace.

It couldn't possibly be some mirror world, right? Although Mr. Anqi's appearance seemed completely capable of continuing the Dragon Knight OP, he bears the Mazalas alien (alien Prajna) card, has experience stepping into the mirror dimension, yet also does not feel that he is in such a realm.

Moreover...

He raised his hand and swiped the light screen before him; whether it was the disconnected connection above or the network disconnection indicator in the upper right corner, both were telling Aomo—right now even Gilbaris's interuniversal connection is unusable.

Is it signal interference, or simply too far off to link... Given the prior explanation from the new universe, Aomo felt it was the latter.

When heading to a higher world, the communication located in the lower dimension is indeed insufficient.

But if it's a higher dimension... could it be the third dimension?

Or even higher up?

"Realm? Of course it's the true Azalea Terrace!" The second generation's tone was quite cheerful, as if going on vacation, "Since we can confirm that Mr. Lindun is not here to harm Miss Xintiao Xi, but rather to help her resolve the great collapse, then it's conveniently on the way!"

"Great collapse? Are you referring to those worlds collapsing?" Aomo asked.

"Yes!"

The second generation said, picking up the pointer again, lightly tapping on the screen, whereupon page after page of blueprints and clear 3D hollow modeling appeared.

"Just like this, although you should know about this, you probably haven't seen such an intuitive presentation yet."

"Hmm, I'm curious how long you've prepared these PPTs and models."

"I just do it whenever I have free time normally; I thought there would be a day to explain this sooner or later, but Naito still thinks it's unnecessary!" The second generation was very angry.

I also think it's unnecessary…… Aomo fell silent for a moment.

"I have another question."

"So many problems." Naito glanced to the side, displeased; it's hard to say whether it's just habit or he still resents the incident not long ago when Aomo frightened him to the point of almost transforming.

"Naito-kun!!"

However, there are still many good people in the world; before Aomo could react, it was actually the second generation who, not long ago, had taken out that strange air cannon weapon, fired a shot that interrupted Naito's transformation and also blasted Aomo into the rift, who is now upholding justice for Aomo.

"Mr. Lindun, being new here, will naturally have a bunch of questions!"

"No problem, just please answer my question."

Aomo didn't want to waste time on such a childish sulk.

"Sure, please go ahead." The second generation also immediately resumed a composed and stern demeanor like a female CEO.

It seems she really likes this temporary persona.

"Do you two know about 'monster eugenics ideology'?"

"We know."

"Know, they're a group of dangerous individuals, very hard to deal with," Naito said displeased, "What do you want to ask?"

"No, I don't have anything else to ask."

Aomo clasped his hands, having already obtained the answer from that sentence.

However, this made someone immediately feel they had been played.

"You bastard!"

"Naito-kun!"

"How many layers does the current Ultraman universe actually have?"

In the suddenly lit lighting, the second generation stopped the ill-tempered Naito, while Aomo casually examined the cabin's appearance, re-asking about the crucial clue.

"Many layers, oh!" The second generation, who could easily become a character from Tsuburaya Productions, adhered to the principle of speaking freely and answering every question.

"Ultraman chose the universe nesting solution to resolve the great collapse, and we are to help assist Ultraman in opposing the threats it faces!"

"Hmm... the threats it faces..."

Aomo fell into thought.

"So, shall we act together for now?"

"Of course, we warmly welcome such a special teammate as Mr. Lindun, and by the way I also want to ask a question."

"Please go ahead."

"What is the relationship between Mr. Lindun and Miss Xintiao Xi?" The second generation blinked, rubbed her hands, "Since you can talk about those past events, you must be fairly close, right?"

At first, to dispel the misunderstanding and also let Naito believe he knew Xintiao Xi, Aomo had said quite a few things from the works, as well as from the occasional mentions by Xi.

Thus, at this moment, not only was the second generation very curious, but Naito also unconsciously gave a sideways glance, looking over here.

Then he let out a sigh of relief.

"Friend, also superior, and also landlord."

"Mm... truly a rich relationship." The second generation faintly felt something was off.

But Aomo's expression appeared neither nervous nor guilty, and moreover unshaken.

"Indeed quite rich."