Chapter 464: 457

Although the Chaos Disaster was easily resolved, Qi Ming felt a sharp alarm in his heart, knowing Dark Toregia could return at any moment and that action was necessary.

Qi Ming: “I have a feeling that storm is coming. Karimira, I need your help.”

Karimira: “Have you finally decided to breed with me?”

Qi Ming’s face twitched; after a long moment, he regained composure: “I need you to help me locate the Eternal Core.”

In the original Ultraman Tregear storyline, the Dark Trio found the gateway to the Eternal Core—Karimira should have a way to do the same.

Once both Tregear and Ultraman Tregear absorb the energy of the Eternal Core, they can transform into [Eternal Shining Tregear], raising the upper limit of their base power.

At that point, perhaps we can stand firm against Dark Toregia’s assault.

Karimira: “The Eternal Core…?”

She suddenly remembered—this had been her original purpose for coming to Earth.

Karimira: “No problem. When the time comes, you’ll be the first to receive the power of the Eternal Core.”

After being entrusted by Qi Ming, Karimira vanished like a gust of wind. Qi Ming then turned to Toregia and ordered him to use his talents to create antibodies against the Chaos Virus.

Monsters possessed by the Chaos Virus develop antibodies against it within their bodies.

This was a setting from the original Ultraman Gaia storyline.

He instructed Toregia to permanently station himself on the Kibari Islands and study the body of “Luo En,” recently infected by the Chaos Virus, to produce antibodies.

After being hit by a jeep, he’d just sleep; when he woke up, he’d research antibodies; when his body recovered enough, he’d get hit again—giving him a fulfilling life.

Next, Qi Ming pinged everyone in the group chat, warning that the next major attack could come at any moment and that they must clean house and eliminate internal threats.

“Seriburo hasn’t shown up yet—I suspect it’s secretly brewing some enormous conspiracy. Try to find it.”

Finally, Qi Ming contacted Aizumi Makoto and ordered him to mine on the Moon.

Qi Ming: “Suaigu ore contains power that resists the Chaos Virus.”

If Ultraman himself goes mining, I refuse to believe we can’t find it!

“Mining? Sounds interesting—maybe I’ll stumble upon some ruins along the way. That’s archaeology, right?” Aizumi Makoto replied enthusiastically.

At this moment, Emi was on her way back to her dorm after work. Seeing this, she felt a pang of envy toward those Qi Ming had entrusted with tasks.

She had used her own intelligence network to search for Seriburo, but had found no trace—it was hiding too deeply.

She envied those who could become Ultraman warriors—not only could they fight alongside Qi Ming’s team on the battlefield, but they could also contribute meaningfully at other times.

“Power isn’t everything. A sincere heart matters just as much.” A gentle female voice spoke behind her.

Emi turned and saw the voice came from a corner behind her.

Someone was speaking to her from around the corner; though she couldn’t see their face, she spotted a strand of purple hair.

This instantly put Emi on alert.

Purple hair?

TPC is a strict military organization. Except for Qi Ming, who is unrestricted and free to act as he pleases, everyone else must strictly follow regulations—no one is allowed to dye their hair.

She was certain: there was no female TPC member with purple hair.

“Who are you…” Emi realized this spot was outside camera coverage.

Purple-haired woman: “I’m Qi Ming’s… No, it’s too embarrassing to say.”

Emi: “Are you connected to Qi Ming?”

Purple-haired woman: “I’ve been here for some time, but I’ve hesitated, afraid to face that child.”

“In any case, you needn’t feel ashamed of your lack of power. From what I’ve observed, that child trusts you deeply.”