Chapter 448: 441: The Bloodbath Unfolds, Infinite MEBIUS Approaches

"Phase one: everyone holds back Belial's monster army while I confront Belial directly."

"Belial with the Ultimate Battle Device is hard to handle, but luckily, though he has immense power and weapons, he's just a thug at heart—I rattled him with a few words and he lost his composure."

"I seized the chance to knock the Ultimate Battle Device out of his hands and defeated him."

"But this guy's vitality is too stubborn—even I wasn't confident I could kill him before my Gao Si energy ran out, so I wanted to use the Plasma Core."

"But the mastermind, Dark Toregia, appeared, blocked my move, and triggered Phase Two: the 'Hidden Boss Battle.'"

"This guy is stronger than Belial—we have zero chance against him head-on, so I transformed into Brutan, released Gリザ from within me, and temporarily drove him out of the Monster Graveyard."

"While Dark Toregia was gone, with Carmilla's help, I transformed into Max and seized the Plasma Core, using its energy to power up into 'Max 999.'"

Now comes Phase Three: the "Victory Screen settlement." Even if Toregia broke free from G-Riza and returned, it would be useless.

Then Qi Ming played the footage recorded by Ultraman Orb, letting everyone see what "unrivaled slaughter" truly meant.

Aizumi Makoto exclaimed in excitement: "So strong! So satisfying! This level of power is like an invincible player with cheats!"

Gagura nodded in approval: "Looks like Kai has improved—he didn't mess things up."

Shirogane held up his intact Ultraman Glasses for Nami Nishijo to see: "Through everyone's combined efforts, justice still achieved final victory."

Emi sighed in relief: "Good, you're safe. We've all been worried about you this whole time."

Carmilla suddenly spoke: "Why worry? It's boring."

Emi blinked: "Huh?"

Carmilla looked at Emi: "You're Aiba Emi, right? Qi Ming mentioned you're his closest friend. Seems you're nothing special."

Emi frowned at her, not understanding what was wrong with what she'd said.

Carmilla: "If your bond with Qi Ming were truly that strong, you wouldn't have such boring thoughts as worry—that's doubting him."

She smirked proudly: "Qi Ming is mine. I believe he'll win no matter what situation he faces."

Emi's brow softened, her tone calm: "Probably because you've only just met Qi Ming."

"Qi Ming is indeed powerful, but he's faced brutal fights too—he's had to rely on Gリザ as a last resort to fight for his life. Don't underestimate his resolve."

Carmilla frowned.

Is she implying I'm the newcomer?

She sneered: "I think daydreaming is pointless. Crying won't kill your enemies—better to go to the battlefield and help Qi Ming directly."

Emi thought: Is she saying I have no transformation ability, I'm just human, I can't fight side by side with Qi Ming?

The room's atmosphere had turned terrifying.

Shirogane and Toregia looked bewildered, drowning in confusion—why had these two, who'd just met, suddenly become antagonistic?

Gagura stayed silent as a mouse; Aizumi Makoto was slightly excited, whispering: "Do you think they'll start fighting?"

Gagura whispered back: "Don't say that. Senior Qi Ming won't let this happen."

Sure enough, Qi Ming spoke.

He leaned forward toward Carmilla, releasing a terrifying aura that forced her to unconsciously lean back.

"Why disrupt this peace? Did you forget your promise to me? Don't say anything that undermines unity. Don't make me suffer."

"Fighting on the front lines is commendable, but logistical efforts must not be ignored."

"Jotaro's Star Platinum is powerful, but without Joseph's The World, the team couldn't even find Dio's location, let alone defeat him."

"Emi's intelligence was crucial in 'digging up' Hoshiya Jun and 'recovering' Hikari."

"Without her timely warning, I might not have stopped Goro from killing Xiang Tenggong and the others."

At that moment, Qi Ming's sharpness exploded—even Carmilla, strong-willed and domineering, was overwhelmed by his aura; offense and defense had completely reversed.

Seeing Qi Ming affirm her contributions and speak up for her, Emi was deeply pleased.

Shirogane seized the chance to whisper to Carmilla: "What you just said was inappropriate—if Toregia and Hikari, scientists who lack frontline combat ability, heard that, what would they think?"

Carmilla: "Are you sure Hikari lacks frontline combat ability? Didn't he cut people down fiercely?"

Qi Ming continued lecturing: "Also, Emi isn't just logistics—she's been on the front lines too. Don't you remember? The Texas Beam that destroyed the alternate Carmilla? She fired it."

At that moment, Qi Ming's phone beeped. He glanced at it: "Alright, Carmilla. Your dorm has been cleared out. All the furniture's been replaced. If you want changes, tell the logistics staff."

Carmilla: "Dorm… the room on your right?"

Qi Ming: "Isn't that what you asked for? Originally, Yamada and Kishida lived there—I had to move them."

Carmilla nodded, unconsciously touching the wall of Qi Ming's room.

She felt she could easily punch through this wall to sneak into Qi Ming's room at night… Aizumi Makoto thought: So Emi lives on Qi Ming's left, Carmilla on his right.

This feeling… is…

Qi Ming: "Anyway, I hope everyone gets along from now on. Since Earth has no urgent threats, let's gather. Who's next?"

"I will!" Carmilla raised her hand and pressed the random button under Qi Ming's instruction.

The next instant, lasers from four buttons formed a screen—this time, the footage was long.

On screen, Ultraman's human host Hayata, Ultraseven's human host Shirogane, Ultraman Jack's human host Sato, Ultraman Ace's human host Hoshizora, and Ultraman Taro's human host Hikaru were grilling by the seaside.

Suddenly, Hikaru's communicator beeped: "Hikaru, emergency in Tokyo. Return immediately."

Hikaru: "We just got together for dinner—what a buzzkill."

Hayata: "Don't talk nonsense. That's your duty. Go."

As Hikaru was about to leave, Zoffy flew down from the sky and said: "The attacker in Tokyo is the Empire Alien—he's an enemy of the Ultra Clan, and he's come for us!"

Hoshizora said: "That's a terrifying enemy, brother. Let's go take him down together!"

Hayata: "Wait—if we fight now, Tokyo will become a battlefield!"

Shirogane on the Star Gathering screen: "Taro, lure him here. That way, Earth's civilians won't be affected!"

Hikaru: "Understood. I'm off!"

Then Hikaru transformed into Ultraman Taro and fought—Toregia watched in delight: "It's Taro!"

This was an event from Taro's time training on Earth!

Then he saw Taro sprinting ahead while the Empire Alien chased him relentlessly.

But the Empire Alien quickly saw through the trick—he shouted: "You think such a cheap trick can fool me? Ultra Brothers, come out! Or I'll crush this Earth!"

The Empire Alien began destroying the city. Seeing his ruse failed, Taro returned to the seaside: "Brothers, he's not falling for it. No choice—we fight together!"

But the other five Ultra Brothers said this was Taro's test—they refused to interfere with his growth.

Taro had to return alone, fighting the Empire Alien one-on-one, getting battered and rolled through the ruins, crying: "Brother! Brother! Help me!"

Watching this, Toregia's emotions were complex.

This… was Taro's past?

He really had it this bad? Being a Light Being is truly hard…

Gagura was stunned. Is this how Ultra Warriors fight?

First they claimed they wanted to spare Tokyo from destruction, now suddenly they don't care—now their goal is just to train Taro…

How can they change plans so randomly?

Shirogane was numb—he thought: In this other world, even I'm reckless! How could I ignore the lives of Tokyo's civilians just to train my brother?

Carmilla couldn't watch: "So weak."

She'd seen the same Empire Alien in the Monster Graveyard—Qi Ming's Max 999 had crushed him with one slap. How could he cause so much trouble here?

Qi Ming now knew the episode's content—it was Episode 33 of Ultraman Taro: "Five Seconds Before the Explosion of the Ultra Kingdom."

It was also one of the origins of the "Ultra Warriors treat Earth as a training ground" conspiracy theory.

Finally, the Star Gathering screen focused on Taro, battered and screaming on the ground.

The screen shut off. On the dial appeared Taro's silhouette.

Ultraman Taro.

Integration: 60%.

Rating: B-class.

Star Gathering reached Taro… Very good!

Now, the Random Button has Zoffy, Imaginary Saiwen, and Taro.

If I get Ultraman, Jack, and Ace, I can use 【Fusion】 to create Super Taro!

Super Taro will be an extremely powerful combatant!

Wait… he still has Mebius inside him—why not use Mebius as the fusion vessel to create 'Infinite Mebius'?

The collection rate for Infinite Mebius is now four-sevenths!

"Infinite Mebius must be strong—at least A+ level…" Qi Ming thought, filled with anticipation for the future.

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Didn't adjust my circadian rhythm yet—update was late… hard to keep up.

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