[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn":3,"chapter-ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-98":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},2261315,4413,"Chapter 98: 94 Fishing? Remember to Wear a Helmet","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>The next day, Qi Ming had just arrived at the command room when Staff Officer Quentō summoned him outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Officer Qi Ming, you’re truly prophetic—your foresight is uncanny. Perhaps humans and Earth monsters can indeed unite on certain matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the tone made Qi Ming feel something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staff Officer Quentō continued: “Yesterday, I reported the full details to Director Tsuchibashi Yu, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Tsuchibashi Yu believes an enemy’s enemy is not necessarily a friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Monsters have no intelligence—they merely react instinctively to external stimuli. They cannot be trusted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He also asked, ‘What of those who died because of Earth monsters? Did we do wrong by killing them?’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Staff Officer Quentō sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Officer Qi Ming, you’re still young. Your understanding of this world may not yet be deep enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Some ‘authorities’ hold importance far above right or wrong—they must not be challenged in the slightest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming thought to himself: this was nothing hard to understand; in the original script of *Blaizer*, Tsuchibashi Yu was exactly this kind of man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered the downed V99 ship carried no weapons yet refused to admit fault, doubling down on his mistake until the V99 sent a full fleet to overwhelm Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, he’s the TPC director—if this incident became public, wouldn’t it expose his past decisions as flawed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staff Officer Quentō added: “However… Director Tsuchibashi Yu said that while dealing with Earth monsters, we may handle the specifics ourselves—but if anything goes wrong, he will hold us accountable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he wants to improve the odds through proper channels but refuses to bear any risk of failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Staff Officer Quentō remarked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though we won’t attack Earth monsters anymore, any ‘cooperation’ will inevitably be hindered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps only when Director Tsuchibashi Yu retires and a new director takes over can he fairly grant Earth monsters justice—without burden.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming nodded, thinking: this is just settling scores with the predecessor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Staff Officer Quentō glanced around, confirmed no one was nearby, then finally asked Qi Ming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Officer Qi Ming, you can predict the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you read my face? Do you think I have a chance to become the next TPC director?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he stood in that position, he could better protect Earth and lead humanity forward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming stared at his round face for a moment, then said: “If you truly want TPC to return to the right path, we’ll nominate you as the next leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staff Officer Quentō felt a surge of hidden joy—did that mean he had a chance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Qi Ming added: “If you’re confident you can take over TPC, find a time to invite Tsuchibashi Yu fishing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then seize the chance to kill him with a rock. If anyone later dares oppose you or sabotage you behind the scenes, come to me—I’ll handle them all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staff Officer Quentō: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought Officer Qi Ming was joking again—how could power transfer possibly happen this way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon deeper thought, it wasn’t entirely impossible… though it would require overwhelming, all-around power—far too unrealistic. His faction hadn’t prepared for such a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………………………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking with Staff Officer Quentō, Moroboshi Dan approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moroboshi Dan looked hesitant: “That blue giant… he looks familiar. He seems to be…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “You’re right—he’s Hikari.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moroboshi Dan’s face turned pale: “You know Hikari? It really is him… how did he become like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming briefly explained how Hikari’s beloved planet Arber had been devoured by Bogaru, driving him mad with rage and determined to seek revenge at any cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moroboshi Dan: “To defeat a demon by becoming one—doesn’t that still mean the demon wins?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming nodded: “Captain, after I smashed your jeep’s hood, your IQ seems to have recovered somewhat—but Hikari probably can’t hear reason now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moroboshi Dan: “I must convince him to turn back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “Then you handle Hikari. I’ll handle Kōya Fujimiya.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moroboshi Dan: “Kōya Fujimiya?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his interest, Qi Ming outlined Fujimiya’s early psychological journey in *Gaia*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the quantum computer Krysis’s prophecy that humans would ultimately destroy Earth, he decided to eliminate humanity to save the planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moroboshi Dan: “No problem—I’ll convince both of them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………………………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following week passed in perfect calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming finally had a chance to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he didn’t fully idle—he took time to visit Staff Officer Inagaki, who turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s not seriously going to make me clean the command room, is he? How am I supposed to save face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qi Ming only asked Inagaki to use his authority in the Space Development Bureau to procure more “Suo’gu Ore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Suo’gu Ore… what’s that?” Inagaki looked baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “It’s a mineral from the Moon. You don’t even know that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inagaki: “After years of continuous development, we’ve found the Moon isn’t entirely barren—it’s full of surprises.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are many types of minerals, and plenty of traces suggesting monster activity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s even a ruin called the [Valley of the Royal Family]—no one knows who built it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rambled on at length, meaning: I’m swamped with duties, can’t handle everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming told him to pay special attention to Suo’gu Ore and ship several tons to the base—it would be crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inagaki quickly agreed, fearing Qi Ming would cause a scene and ruin his reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did Qi Ming want Suo’gu Ore? Naturally, to combat the Chaos Virus, which might strike Earth again at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the Chaos Virus, Aizen Makoto had already erected a massive protective shield covering the entire Kataka Archipelago, effectively blocking its intrusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming trusted his technical skill—this at least ensured basic defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he visited the island at Aizen’s invitation to inspect the shield, then was dragged along to a “side” talk show debating whether monsters should be protected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The show was arranged by Aizen Makoto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming knew exactly what Aizen was after—but he understood: to make a horse run, you must let it eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he fully cooperated, gave every appearance of respect, and on camera lavished praise on Aizen as a righteous hero with foresight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the show aired, thanks to Qi Ming’s eloquence and appearance, public approval for the monster reserve—and Aizen himself—skyrocketed, leaving Aizen ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………………………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the command room base, Nishi Jo told Qi Ming a major problem had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An asteroid named ‘Yaoxing Koa’ is heading straight for Earth! If it hits, everything is over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An asteroid colliding with Earth—wasn’t this from Episode 7 of *Ace*, “Monster vs. Ultra Monster vs. Alien”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that episode, Officer Yamakawa’s fiancée seemed to…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida: “Earth is in danger!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ming: “Officer Yamakawa’s fiancée is in danger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1102,"2026-06-19T16:40:33.318Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","83f41971ebef327fb0ff26c173cbae13356677c0ac45f8078c699520125bf093","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-99","ultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-chapter-97",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fultraman-arbitrary-key-dawn-cover.jpg"]