After becoming Noah, choose Gagra.

Chapter 331 Nexter: I Don't Like Regret

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Nexter tried to chase after him, but the timer on his chest suddenly started flashing. As if all his strength had been drained, he collapsed to his knees, powerless.

He anxiously looked up and watched helplessly as The One broke through the laboratory door and escaped.

"What...what happened? I was full of power just now, why did I suddenly..." Maki Shunichi breathed heavily, feeling extremely confused.

"A three-minute time limit? No way!"

"Although the time wasn't precisely calculated, it's impossible that it's been more than three minutes since the transformation."

"what is this?"

Om-!
A dazzling red light surged forth once more, drawing Maki Shunichi's consciousness into the realm of awareness.

As Maki Shunichi was still wondering, he came to his senses and found himself in a fantastical space filled with flowing light particles.

Before he could even wonder what was happening, a giant red figure suddenly appeared before him.

When they finally saw what the giant looked like, even their pupils trembled!

Ultraman?!

Suppressing his excitement, Maki Shunichi shouted, "Are you really Ultraman?"

“Hmm…” Nexter nodded in his standard Ottoman nod.

However, he did not remain silent, because he also had many questions he wanted to ask the other party.

“In other universes, there are indeed people who call me by this name, so... please tell me, why do you know the name Ultraman?”

"I was right."

With a relieved smile, Maki Shunichi replied, "In our world, you are heroes on the television screen."

"Uh... sorry, you might not understand what television is. To put it another way... you are something that some of us have imagined."

"It's a bit complicated to explain. You should have some kind of memory reading ability, right? If so, just read my memories and you'll understand what's going on."

"Ah."

Nexter didn't have much time left. He needed to know more, so without saying much, he accepted Maki's suggestion, his eyes shining.

"That would be rude."

Om-!
When Shinichi Maki was illuminated, his eyes shone with the same color.

Nexter reads his memories, and in exchange, he also gains Nexter's memories.

However, the human body could not contain the entirety of Nexter, this ancient giant god, and thus only read a portion of the memories about the visiting planet.

"Director Jugglus Juggler..."

Nexter made a special note of Jugglus Juggler, who created the "Ultraman" series.

The appearance of information about "Ultraman" in a world that should never exist is definitely not a coincidence.

After reading the memories, Maki Shunichi's expression changed from joy to solemnity.

That monster actually caused the destruction of an entire galaxy!

Even visitors with advanced technology couldn't stop the spread of these monsters, so how could humans possibly withstand it?

He must eliminate it quickly!

This is our mission!

"Ultraman, please answer me, why couldn't I use my beam to kill that monster, and why did I suddenly lose my power later?" Shunichi Maki asked.

“This is because we haven’t fully merged, but our compatibility has reached its peak, showing signs of forced fusion,” Nexter replied. “Maki, I didn’t want to forcibly take someone else’s life, so I proactively interrupted this fusion.”

"Fusion?" Maki Shunichi thought of the relationship between Ultra Warriors and their human hosts. "Is it a relationship of one mind and one body?"

“No,” Nexter explained, “After the fusion, part of you will completely disappear. Can you accept that?”

"I……"

Maki Shun paused, the smiling faces of his wife and son flashing through his mind. He clenched his fist resolutely.

Although he was extremely reluctant to leave them, his sacrifice was all to protect his family, his partners, and all his fellow human beings living on this planet!
“Okay!” Shinki Shun looked straight into Next’s eyes and said, “I don’t want this planet to be harmed by outsiders, so merge with me.”

"I have only one request: please destroy it completely so that it can cause even greater disasters."

"..."

Nexter saw a determination to sacrifice himself in Maki Shunichi's eyes, but that wasn't all.

"Really, no regrets?"

“There is one regret,” said Shunichi Maki, his eyes reddening. “I was unable to keep my promise to my son and soar through the blue sky with him.”

A promise between father and son.

"I can feel your desire to protect your family and the world, but I don't like regrets."

Nexter raised his hand, pointing out a path of light, "Go and fulfill your promise, before it reappears, take your son and fly into the sky."

Upon hearing this, Maki Shunichi was somewhat tempted, but when he thought about the fate of the "visitor," he hesitated.

"Are we just going to let that monster go unchecked? I can sense that it will be even stronger next time."

“It’s alright,” Nexter said calmly. “Next time, we’ll be just as strong.”

"This……"

Maki Shunichi suddenly felt that Next was somewhat like the hot-blooded warrior in his memory. Was it influenced by the "Ultraman stories" in his memory?
He smiled and nodded emphatically, "Then I'll trust you."

No, actually, it's because I believe in you.

"what?"

Om-!
The space of consciousness dissipates.

Shunichi Maki's main consciousness returned automatically, and when he opened his eyes again, he had deactivated his transformation and returned to his human form.

Mizuhara Sara and her group cautiously approached.

"Was that transformation just now... Ultraman?" Sara Mizuhara asked nervously.

Upon hearing this, Maki Shunichi turned around, looked at everyone's expectant expressions, and replied, "Yes, it's Ultraman."

Instantly, everyone's eyes filled with light.

“I know what you’re thinking, but we don’t have much time left. The enemy is a monster that will destroy our planet, and we must deal with it quickly.”

"What?!" Mizuhara Sara hadn't expected the situation to be so serious and hurriedly asked, "What should we do next?"

“Next…” Maki Shunichi looked around at everyone and said seriously, “Quickly take me to see my wife and children.”

"???"

"........."

Shunichi Maki provided the research institute with information about "The One," "The Visitor," and "Nexter."

He made it clear that in order to defeat The One, he would merge with Nexter with his life, hoping to fulfill his promise to his son before he passed away.

The research institute reported all the information to the defense headquarters, and unsurprisingly, Maki Shunichi's request was rejected by his superiors.

But somehow, the request to fulfill the agreement was approved.

then.

Shunichi Maki returned to his family, reunited with his wife and children, and enjoyed the last happy moments with his family.

the other side.

Having dived into the ocean, The One has begun a new round of evolution.

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(End of this chapter)