Chapter 114: Defense Force 110: Infamous Forever (5th Update, Request Full Subscription)

Because of Qi Ming’s “big move,” the training ground was filled with murmurs, everyone stunned and uncertain.

The information just broadcast on the big screen was too shocking.

“So Guang Tian is really like this—he’s an alien spy on Earth!”

“I knew something was off about how suddenly strong he became—turns out he cheated!”

“This guy will do anything to win—he’s a disgrace to the military! He’ll ruin our reputation.”

“I think it’s fake—maybe TPC can’t accept defeat and is trying to smear us?”

“…”

Even though Victory Team had prepared themselves, Emi was still shaken: “I knew Qi Ming’s moves would never be small…”

The other team members, having learned the full story from her, couldn’t stop praising him.

Kishida: “It feels like Qi Ming always anticipates the enemy’s moves.”

Yamana, who had been mocked by Guang Tian, felt immense satisfaction: “I knew he was suspicious—turns out he cheated.”

Indeed, when you stand with Qi Ming, he never lets you down.

He grinned: “Qi Ming has ruined Guang Tian’s reputation. Now the Defense Force can’t back down—they’ve got an alien spy in their ranks. Let’s see how they explain this to the public.”

Only Seijiro felt Qi Ming had gone too far; he still believed the Defense Force and TPC were allies, both heroes protecting Earth.

Even a warning should leave some room for dignity.

Nagi Nishijo said nothing and silently launched Fly Yan II.

TPC’s nursing staff, seeing Qi Ming’s face in the rearview mirror on screen, screamed in unison:

“So decisive! So reassuring! So handsome!”

“He’s even cooler than Mayumi’s motorcycle-riding boyfriend!”

Mayumi was annoyed they were fawning over him while trashing her boyfriend: “Taku is no slouch either!”

The next moment, the nurse’s cap who had just praised him and insulted Taku suddenly burst into flames—spontaneously igniting—and she shrieked.

“What’s going on!” Everyone jumped. Mayumi quickly snatched off the cap and smothered the fire.

“This is weird—why did her cap just catch fire?”

“Did you smear grease on your cap?”

Everyone was bewildered, but because of Qi Ming’s big commotion, the incident drew no real attention, and those involved didn’t dwell on it.

…………………………

On the other side, Qi Ming tossed the unconscious Guang Tian into the back seat.

He had Dr. Laichuan take the front passenger seat, then drove the car while communicating with Counselor He Zhi, heading back.

Halfway there, a circular UFO appeared and unleashed destructive beams at Qi Ming and Dr. Laichuan .

It was a Pega starship—they’d seen Guang Tian’s mission fail and now moved in personally to eliminate Dr. Laichuan !

Nagi Nishijo arrived swiftly in Fly Yan II, engaged in a fierce aerial battle, and destroyed the Pega starship, thwarting their plot.

“No Star Ci points…” Qi Ming muttered from the driver’s seat as he watched the starship crash.

He wasn’t surprised—the Pega were trash among trash.

They couldn’t even adapt to Earth’s atmospheric pressure, let alone transform. All they could do was stay inside their ship and remotely control the Hawk Claws using special hypnosis.

Such trash dared to show up on Earth’s grand stage? I admire their nerve.

Soon, Qi Ming delivered Dr. Laichuan to the training ground—the mission was complete. Defense Force personnel rushed to open the car door, stammering explanations, but Dr. Laichuan ignored them entirely and walked straight toward TPC.

“I… what have I done?” As the Pega starship died, Guang Tian awoke, freed from the hypnosis.

Recalling his actions over the past days, cold sweat broke out on his skin.

What happened to me? Was I possessed? How could I have done such vile things? Am I even human?

No—it was my weak will. I fell for their trap. If only my ideals had been stronger… He was filled with remorse.

Looking at Guang Tian’s hollow, broken expression, Qi Ming said: “At least you’re still alive. Reform yourself. Spend the rest of your life atoning.”

In the original plot, this Guang Tian was shot dead on the spot by Soga, with no other choice.

Now, because of Qi Ming, he survived.

Yamana appeared beside Qi Ming, sounding almost gleeful: “I think he’d rather be dead right now.”

Kishida nodded: “What awaits him next will be worse than death.”

Soon, Colonel Nishijo arrived, face dark as iron, flanked by two subordinates.

Guang Tian hurried forward to explain, but one of Nishijo’s subordinates slapped him hard, silencing him mid-sentence.

The man’s face made Qi Ming pause slightly.

Isn’t this the [Officer Yamayama] from *Ultraman Ginga S*? Is he part of the Defense Force in this world?

Damn it—is the Defense Force a graveyard? There’s not a shred of vitality left.

“Take him away.” Colonel Nishijo waved his hand, and Guang Tian was dragged off.

“Good job. Thank you for helping us uncover a traitor.” Colonel Nishijo gave Qi Ming a long, piercing look, then turned and left.

Emi walked over: “That tone—biting his teeth—that was a threat.”

Kishida warned: “Qi Ming, be careful. These Defense Force types are very ‘Showa.’ I fear they’ll retaliate.”

Qi Ming was surprised: “You’ve got it backward—if I hadn’t worried about Captain collapsing, I’d have already wiped them all out.”

Seijiro had intended to scold Qi Ming, but hearing this, he realized Qi Ming had endured compromise for his sake—and stayed silent.

Counselor He Zhi approached, beaming: “Excellent work, Qi Ming! Director Tsuchibashi sent word through me—he says you showed courage and wit exposing the enemy’s ugliness, and hopes you’ll keep up the momentum. Later… hey, where are you going? I haven’t finished!”

Qi Ming had no interest in hearing the rest—what was Tsuchibashi, anyway? Did he think he deserved to award Qi Ming?

If one day I ever have to say, “Emperor Zhu, Lin Da, lend me your purge power,” Tsuchibashi will be the first to get a bullet.

“What’s wrong? Aren’t we continuing the exercise?”

“After something this big? What’s the point? If the Defense Force doesn’t handle this right, they’ll be ruined forever.”

Defense Force Gaoceng mobilized, rounding up journalists, trying to get them to report “fairly”—the payoffs would be exorbitant.

“What a shame—I was really looking forward to being on the attacking side.” Qi Ming sighed regretfully.

…………………………

Three days later, after breakfast, Qi Ming went to the command room as usual.

There, he heard two pieces of news.

One was Emi’s insider rumor—Dr. Laichuan agreed to resume overseeing the production of Super Weapon R1; the war between humanity and cosmic invaders would escalate to a new level.

Fail to invade, and face extermination by Super Weapon R1.

Qi Ming nodded: “It’s always life or death.”

The second piece of news…

(End of Chapter)