[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn":3,"chapter-ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-46":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ultraman Arbitrary Key: Dawn",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2261263,4413,"Chapter 46","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-46",46,"\u003Cp>“Huh, what’s this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Qi Ming saw a familiar figure from behind a half-shattered window in the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a Kaiterian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Lucia’s body trembled involuntarily—she sensed the Muzhenians ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did these guys end up here… Surely not to visit relatives?” At that moment, Qi Ming spotted the blue Ababas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did all these aliens end up gathered together, and why aren’t they attacking each other?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have they allied?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming observed for a long while with his infrared night-vision device, confirming his deduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is problematic…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his original plan, the entire Victory Team would storm the Crowmen’s nest; with proper preparation, he wouldn’t even need to transform to eliminate them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But plans change—now all the aliens have allied, and even the full Victory Team would struggle to defeat them… No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Qi Ming made a new discovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed that both the Crowmen and the Muzhenians were on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could they know their position has been exposed and are guarding against possible external attacks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—based on their positioning and subtle body language, they’re wary of each other, wary of these “allies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, an idea formed in Qi Ming’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Command Room, this is Command Room, situation has changed…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, he pulled out his PDI communicator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Command Room, everyone looked dazed, utterly disillusioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qi Ming had claimed he’d use divination to find the Crowmen, those raised in a scientifically advanced environment had dismissed it outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Qi Ming not demonstrated such formidable abilities before, they’d have seriously suggested General Tachibana strip him of his Victory Team uniform and send this delusional fool to a psychiatric ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Qi Ming had actually found the right place—divination worked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yamada: “How is this possible? Am I awake?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida: “Science lost to mysticism—how could I have such a dream?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emi thought long and hard: “Do you remember? Teammate Qi Ming said he was—a historian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami Nishijo: “That explains it—he’s a historian, so he must have unearthed many ancient Eastern secrets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with undeniable facts, the group began fabricating explanations to rationalize it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Command Room, this is Command Room, situation has changed…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Qi Ming’s voice echoed again through the comms channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The abandoned factory isn’t just the Crowmen’s nest—it’s also where all the aliens we’ve encountered have gathered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tachibana’s heart tightened: “All the aliens?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “Yes—Ababas, Muzhenians, Kaiterians… I even saw the Tantanians. Perfect—this gives me a chance to eliminate them all at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami Nishijo: “Teammate Qi Ming, stay put and maintain observation. We’re on our way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming gave an excuse: “I’m going in first—catch them off guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he immediately turned off the communicator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teammate Qi Ming, don’t act on your own!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can’t possibly fight that many alone, Qi Ming!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tachibana and Nami Nishijo shouted desperately—but received no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He hung up?” Emi could no longer sit still—this was too dangerous, it was suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yamada muttered in amazement: “He always manages to shock me—is he just overconfident?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida: “Maybe recent successes made him feel invincible—he’s lost his cool. Commander, we must go save him now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tachibana nodded—he was ready to deploy personally, using his life-draining Ultraman psychic power to aid Qi Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five alien species allied—this demanded everything they had!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, the Command Room door opened, and Counselor Kento entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So many aliens running rampant in the city, the public is furious—haven’t you done anything yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Public pressure had grown so intense he was forced to show up and take charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after the Defense Force officer killed a Crowman and the media sensationalized it—this had to be taken seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, Japan’s TPC and the Defense Force had a relationship somewhat like America’s “donkey-elephant rivalry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Publicly, they claimed to cooperate fully to protect citizens and maintain peace; secretly, they vied for dominance—some speculated they’d eventually fight to the death, leaving only one survivor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this stalemate, both sides must compete for public support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida stepped forward to report: “Earlier today, we rescued Chrismaya from the aliens.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kento’s expression softened: “That famous female singer? I know her—good, commendable work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a celebrity publicly endorsed TPC, the benefits would be immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately asked Tachibana where she was, whether she’d been treated well, and whether they could “accidentally leak” the news to the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tachibana pulled Kento aside and told him about the recent clash between Minister He and Qi Ming, hoping he’d mediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kento’s face darkened—He Zhì had the nerve to come to the Victory Team and seize Qi Ming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I believe Teammate Qi Ming did nothing wrong. We Victory Team can properly host alien guests—we don’t need their interference.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of mediating—he’d gladly see He Zhì push Qi Ming into his own camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he suddenly noticed Qi Ming wasn’t in the Command Room: “By the way, where’s Teammate Qi Ming? Don’t slack off just because you’ve achieved something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emi stood up: “Teammate Qi Ming… he’s already left!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………………………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the abandoned factory, Lucia, seeing Qi Ming prepare to fight alone, panicked and grabbed his shoulder to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “Don’t worry—I won’t be harmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucia still wouldn’t let go, gesturing frantically—she wanted him to gather more help and insisted on joining him in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unnecessary—not more people means stronger.” Qi Ming spoke with double meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After convincing Lucia, he slipped quietly into the factory, then tapped the arbitrary key button, activating the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I can eliminate them smoothly, Star Gifts will reach 10 points—I can Star Gather again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned the dial—a dolly-shaped silhouette appeared on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The alliance is about to collapse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His finger pressed the dial, activating the core—his body transformed into the disc-shaped creature he’d drawn earlier: Nova.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming first shrank into miniature Nova—appearing as nothing more than a red dolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drifted slowly toward a Crowman armed with a rifle, then unleashed a massive jet of crimson mist, engulfing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Nova’s [Crimson Madness Gas]—when sprayed, it drove creatures into violent frenzy; in the original plot, it drove countless citizens into mindless destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crowman shrieked—a crimson chain appeared around its neck, signaling it had been affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It went berserk, firing its miniaturized ray gun and knocking down another patrolling Crowman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, are you insane?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the fully frenzied opponent who no longer cared about bodily damage, the normal Crowmen were clearly outmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, nearby Kaiterians rushed over upon hearing the commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Qi Ming sprayed them with Crimson Madness Gas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh…” After struggling briefly, the Kaiterian’s neck also bore a crimson chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It, too, became “completely insane.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar!” The Kaiterian let out a bestial growl, wielding a short blade, slicing the nearby Crowman in half, then began slashing at anyone in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The show has begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1145,"2026-06-19T16:40:33.318Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f73b30f2077dc071e35a10df09730e8e73e705a6931c739ec02c9c96676c1df0","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-47","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-45",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-cover.jpg"]