Chapter 99: 95 The Fiancée in the Mountains (Fifth Update! Request Subscriptions!)

Qi Ming remembered clearly that in the episode “Monster vs. Supermonster vs. Alien,” Shan Zhong’s performance was utterly absurd.

To stop the demonic star Kola from colliding with Earth, the TAC team planned to launch a missile named “Maria No. 1” to destroy it.

But the Metron alien appeared, sabotaged the missile, killed Shan Zhong’s fiancée Maya, and possessed her corpse.

Then came this exchange.

“Maya”: “Maria No. 1 has been destroyed. It seems Earth is doomed.”

Shan Zhong: “Don’t worry about that. Even if Maria No. 1 is destroyed, we still have the blueprints.”

“Within six days, we can build Maria No. 2 to complete Earth’s salvation.”

“Maya”: “Really? Are the Maria No. 2 blueprints secure?”

Shan Zhong: “Of course. They’re stored in the Weapons Development Department’s vault. Even aliens can’t enter TAC Base.”

“Maya” smiled: “Yes, you’re absolutely right.”

At the time, Qi Ming found it odd—why would you reveal the exact location like that?

Sure enough, the Metron alien went and destroyed the blueprints; on its way back, Beidou shot it in the right arm.

Though the Metron alien immediately fled back to the hospital and resumed Maya’s form, alert Beidou deduced her true identity from the wound on her hand.

Just as Beidou was about to shoot and kill the Metron alien, Shan Zhong appeared and fired at Beidou first.

Then came the most insane dialogue.

Beidou: “Soldier Shan Zhong, she’s not Maya—she’s the Metron alien in disguise!”

Shan Zhong: “Maya is a Metron alien? Are you insane?”

Beidou: “I’m not lying. The wound on her wrist matches the one from the bullet that hit the Metron alien. Please believe me!”

At this point, any normal person would’ve doubted something was wrong.

The Metron alien possessing Maya also looked guilty, sensing she was about to be exposed.

But after examining Maya’s wound, Shan Zhong erupted: “Beidou, why did you hurt Maya? Why did you kill my fiancée!”

Beidou: “Soldier Shan Zhong, Maya was killed by the Metron alien!”

“Damn it!” Shan Zhong roared, landing a brutal straight punch on Beidou’s face and knocking him down.

Young Qi Ming thought at the time that Shan Zhong must’ve had Down syndrome.

Later, while Ace and the TAC team were fighting the supermonster, the Metron alien slipped in and destroyed the base.

When the team returned and saw this, even more absurd dialogue followed.

Iino (Bread): “What the hell happened? Who did this?”

Beidou: “I know who did it.”

Shan Zhong: “I know what Beidou wants to say—he thinks Maya is the Metron alien.”

Yoshimura: “Beidou, that’s not true.”

Beidou: “Yes, it’s true—Maya is the Metron alien!”

Mikawa Noriko: “You can’t say that. Maya is Shan Zhong’s fiancée!”

Iino (Bread): “Beidou, that’s not funny.”

Yoshimura: “Beidou, you should apologize to Shan Zhong!”

Young Qi Ming changed his view right then—not just Shan Zhong, the entire TAC team was full of Down syndrome.

In the end, Beidou could only reluctantly admit he was wrong and apologized to Shan Zhong to calm everyone down.

Young Qi Ming felt suffocated watching this—he wanted to crawl into the screen and punch Shan Zhong.

Afterward, after learning about Maria No. 2 from Shan Zhong, “Maya” said she wanted to see it in person.

Shan Zhong: “No way. Only TAC team members can enter there now. If Maria No. 2 is destroyed, it’s the end of Earth.”

But Maya threw a tantrum, even saying, “You should kill Beidou for me.”

Shan Zhong now sensed something was off—but when Maya said, “You should trust me—then take me to see Maria No. 2,” he still agreed…

At this point, the guard Beidou actually tried to empathize with Shan Zhong, saying it was only natural for him to be angry.

Ugh… why isn’t Beidou my teammate?!

After briefly replaying the episode in his mind, Qi Ming, seated in the Victory Team command room, stood up.

He gestured for Shan Zhong to come over, then studied his face closely.

Shan Zhong beamed: “Soldier Qi Ming, you’ve finally agreed to read my fortune? What’s my future luck? How will my career develop?”

Qi Ming’s expression was calm: “In the next few days, my fist might land on your face.”

“I suggest you buy medical insurance in advance—so if I lose control and give you a concussion, you’ll save some money.”

After speaking, Qi Ming left, leaving Shan Zhong frozen in place.

“What… what does that mean? I haven’t offended him lately!” Shan Zhong turned to those around him after snapping out of it.

Megumi whispered: “Hard to say.”

Kishida cleared his throat: “Soldier Shan Zhong, while your intentions aren’t bad, sometimes your words are just… unpleasant.”

Hearing this, Shan Zhong couldn’t help but reflect—had he said something wrong again…?

Nami Nishijo wasn’t interested in this. She cared only about the demonic star Kola, which might destroy Earth.

Soon, Counselor Kento and Counselor He Zhi convened a major meeting, with all Victory Team members present.

Qi Ming learned then that TPC currently had no “planet-destroying” weapons.

“We once had ‘Superweapon R1,’ but development was halted due to special circumstances…” Here, Counselor He Zhi’s expression darkened.

“Counselor He Zhi!” Zhu Xingtuan’s expression turned grim.

The earlier launch of “Superweapon R1” had destroyed Kielon Star, prompting the Kielon Star Beast to seek revenge.

Afterwards, Zhu Xingtuan loudly proclaimed, “Humans aren’t stupid creatures who run marathons while bleeding,” which led to the cancellation of “Superweapon R1” and blocked further development of the stronger “Superweapon R2.”

Counselor Kento cleared his throat, urging everyone not to panic, saying the situation wasn’t as bad as imagined.

“After calculating celestial trajectories, America’s TLT has decided to transfer to us a super-missile capable of destroying the demonic star Kola, to be launched from Japan,” he said.

TLT’s technology comes from the “Visitors,” who have extensive experience in planet destruction.

After all, their own home was blown to bits.

Counselor Kento methodically outlined precautions and the list of personnel assigned to this operation.

When Shan Zhong heard his fiancée Maya would handle communications, he couldn’t help smiling.

This development…

Qi Ming thought for a moment, then raised his hand:

“There may be aliens seeking to destroy Earth who’ll use this chance to sabotage the missile and let Kola collide with the planet.”

“I suggest we set up a ‘decoy tomb’ to lure them out.”

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