Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

After receiving clear support orders from the EDF forces, the dark purple aura surrounding the gun monster suddenly surged several times over, churning and leaping like burning eerie purple flames. Its already imposing metallic body appeared even more ferocious and monstrous under the glow of the aura.

It seemed to have accurately grasped the friendly forces' combat intentions. Its massive body suddenly changed direction with a flexibility that was disproportionate to its size. Dozens of cannons around it simultaneously adjusted their angles to maximize aiming accuracy. It then launched an overwhelming offensive against the Flame Demon Warriors, who were forced to retreat and were struggling to defend themselves by the dense energy beams of EDF.

The air above the battlefield was slightly distorted by this violent energy fluctuation, and the gravel trembled under the invisible pressure.

“Buzz—boom!!!”

With a piercing energy hum, dozens of cannons of varying sizes around the gun-wielding monster simultaneously spewed out thick, dark purple torrents of energy. Dense energy bullets rained down on the area where the Kirieloids were located, weaving together a destructive firepower network with almost no blind spots.

The leading Flame Demon Warrior, relying on years of combat instinct, swung its wrist blade, burning with infernal flames, to cleave away an energy beam fired by an EDF. Before it could even adjust its stance, three dark purple energy projectiles, accompanied by the sound of wind being cut, arrived one after another, hitting it squarely in the chest.

A violent explosion instantly ripped through its lava armor, sending dark red fragments of armor flying everywhere along with sparks. A jagged gash was blasted open in its molten body, and pale purple primal energy gushed out like a broken fountain, quickly dissipating into the air.

"Aaaaah—" The wounded Flame Demon Warrior let out a heart-wrenching scream of pain, staggering back several steps, the gravel under its feet crunching loudly. It hurriedly mobilized its remaining primal energy, trying to repair the fatal wound on its chest, with dark red hellfire flickering weakly at the wound.

But the gun monster gave it no chance to breathe. The thickest main cannon on its head slowly rose, and the dark purple energy at the muzzle quickly gathered and compressed, forming a solid energy core. The next second, a dazzling dark purple energy beam suddenly shot out, hitting its wound directly like a precise scalpel.

This time, the power of the explosion penetrated its entire body. The form of the Flame Demon Warrior rapidly disintegrated and dissipated in the blinding light, eventually turning into a wisp of pale purple energy smoke that completely vanished into the air in the breeze, leaving not a trace.

This overwhelming and fatal blow instantly stunned all the remaining Kirieloids on the battlefield.

They were already in deep despair because their new base was destroyed and their loans fell through. Now, facing the relentless and ferocious firepower of the gun monsters, coupled with the coordinated suppression by the EDF forces, they completely panicked. Their previously somewhat orderly resistance formation instantly became chaotic and disorganized.

Some fire demon warriors were so focused on fleeing in all directions that they completely exposed their weaknesses; others randomly released fireballs but couldn't even lock onto their targets, instead accidentally injuring their comrades. The situation on the battlefield instantly turned one-sided.

The EDF commander astutely seized this excellent opportunity and immediately issued an order via communicator: "Attention all units! Adjust formation and establish a crossfire network!"

The armored vehicles moved swiftly, forming a tight crossfire with the energy cannon positions behind them, trapping the remaining four Flame Demon Warriors in the central area of ​​the abandoned industrial zone, giving them no chance to break out.

While the EDF forces' firepower wasn't as devastating as the gun-wielding monsters, it excelled in precision and density. Beams of energy, like woven blades, constantly compressed the Kirieloids' space to maneuver, while precisely restraining their movements, creating ideal conditions for the gun-wielding monsters' deadly attacks.

Seeing this, the gun-wielding monster moved its heavy, massive legs, made of thick metal, slowly approaching the Kirieloid people trapped in the core area.

Each step landed heavily on the ground, producing a dull thud that shook the entire earth. The walls of the abandoned factory continued to crumble and shatter amidst the tremors, as if silently announcing their impending doom.

Its small cannons continuously spewed out dense energy bullets, raining down on the Flame Demon Warriors like a barrage of bullets, constantly eroding the defenses of their lava armor; while the two large cannons on its shoulders were slowly accumulating energy, the eerie purple light from the muzzles growing brighter and brighter, forming two dazzling energy orbs, the surrounding air hissing due to the high concentration of energy, clearly preparing a powerful attack capable of killing in one blow.

"Don't come any closer! We'll fight you to the death!" A Flame Demon Warrior's eyes flashed with extreme madness and despair. He flapped his fiery wings and charged straight at the gun-wielding monster with raging inferno. His primal energy surged wildly, and his wrist blade condensed into a dense, almost black, red energy. He tried to use his last strength to launch a close-range sneak attack and perish together with the gun-wielding monster.

Before it could even get within a hundred meters of the gun-wielding monster, the EDF forces anticipated its trajectory and several precise energy beams simultaneously struck its fiery wings, instantly extinguishing the infernal flames on its wings and turning them into wisps of black smoke that dissipated.

Having lost its ability to fly, it plummeted like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the rocky ground with a dull thud. Several fine cracks appeared on its lava armor.

Before it could recover from the excruciating pain, the gun-wielding monster had already locked onto the target attempting a sneak attack.

The main cannon on the head lit up with a dark purple light again, and "Boom!" A beam of energy, even thicker than before, shot out and accurately hit the fallen Flame Demon Warrior.

After the violent explosion, the fire demon warrior didn't even have time to scream before it was blasted into countless fragments, and its pale purple primal energy completely dissipated.

The remaining three Kirieloids were plunged into utter despair. They were horrified to discover that no matter which direction they tried to break out, they would be blocked by the EDF forces' impenetrable firepower and could not advance an inch.

The overwhelming attacks from the gun-wielding monsters left them no chance to even raise their heads and retaliate. Their lava armor was already covered with dense cracks, and their primal energy was constantly being depleted by the continuous consumption and impact. Maintaining their form as fire demon warriors became extremely difficult, and their bodies began to flicker unstably.

They were filled with endless regret, regretting that they shouldn't have provoked Earth, and even more regretting that they had encountered this terrifying monster formed from firearms.

"Damn it! Why did this happen! We're not reconciled!" A Kirieloid roared with resentment and bitterness, a resolute glint in its eyes as it tried to muster the last remaining primal energy within its body for a final, suicidal attack. But just as its energy was about to reach its peak, the two large cannons on the gun-wielding monster's shoulders finally completed their energy buildup. Two thick, dark purple energy beams shot out simultaneously like twin venomous snakes, striking the other two struggling Flame Demon warriors with pinpoint accuracy.

The violent explosion unleashed a massive energy shockwave in the center of the battlefield, completely overturning the surrounding abandoned buildings. Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, the two fire demon warriors followed in their companion's footsteps, transforming into two wisps of pale purple energy smoke that quickly dissipated into the air.

The last surviving Kirieloid was terrified upon seeing this. All his resolve and resentment were instantly swallowed by fear, and he dared not think of resisting anymore. He turned around and fled frantically into the depths of the abandoned industrial area.

But the gun-wielding monster gave it no chance to escape. The small cannon on its head spun rapidly, locking onto the fleeing target like a nimble probe. A concentrated and precise energy bullet was fired instantly, hitting the monster's leg precisely.

With a crisp "crack," its fiery leg bones were shattered, causing it to lose its balance and fall heavily to the ground with a scream.

It struggled to get up again, only to find that its legs had completely lost feeling. It could only watch helplessly as the gun-wielding monster approached step by step with heavy steps, its huge shadow completely enveloping it, and an aura of despair completely enveloping it.

"No, please, please let me go!" it pleaded desperately, its voice filled with sobs, its former arrogance completely gone.

But what responded to it was the eerie purple light that shone from the gun-wielding monster's cannon once more, a light that held no mercy, only cold resolve.

With a deafening roar, the last Kirielod also vanished completely in the energy explosion.

The smoke and dust on the battlefield gradually settled, the aftershocks of the explosion slowly subsided, and finally, peace was restored, leaving only devastated ruins and a faint trace of energy in the air.

After the battle was completely over, the dark purple aura surging around the gun-wielding monster gradually subsided, receding back into its body like a tide. The dazzling light at the muzzle also slowly extinguished, and the originally violent energy fluctuations became stable and gentle.

It slowly turned its head, tilting its massive head slightly, and solemnly nodded again in the direction of the EDF force's position—this simple gesture conveyed both gratitude for the support from friendly forces and a signal that the combat objective had been achieved.

Then, it stopped and, with heavy but firm steps, slowly walked towards the direction of Cui Ming's gun collection villa.

Each step it took carried a calmness completely different from when it was fighting on the battlefield. That was where it was born, carrying the memories of fighting alongside Cui Ming, and it was also its only home at this moment.

The smoke of battle had not yet completely dissipated, but Cui Ming was already standing beside the ruins of the gun-collecting villa, quietly waiting. The night wind blew against the hem of his clothes, bringing the lingering scent of energy and dust into his nostrils, but he paid no attention. His gaze remained fixed on the dilapidated path leading to the villa, his expression calm yet carrying a barely perceptible hint of anticipation.

He was waiting, waiting for the gun-wielding monster formed from the fusion of his old weapons. When he left the GUTS base, he guessed that this monster would most likely return here after dealing with the Kirieloids—after all, this was the place that held all their past, the starting point of their memories of fighting alongside him.

Not long after, a series of heavy, rhythmic footsteps came from afar, "thump—thump—" Each step landed firmly on the ground, carrying the heavy, metallic sound of metal colliding with the earth. Cui Ming looked up and saw a massive figure gradually appear at the end of the road—it was the gun-wielding monster. The dark purple aura around it had completely subsided, leaving only its metallic armor gleaming coldly in the moonlight. Its steps were no longer as ferocious as on the battlefield, but rather carried a hint of steadiness and hesitation as it approached Cui Ming step by step.

As the monster slowly approached, Cui Ming felt a complex mix of emotions. Every part of this enormous monster, riddled with cannons, was a weapon he had once treasured, an old companion that had accompanied him on countless battlefields and slain countless invaders. Once, they were reliable weapons in his hands; now, they appeared before him in this new, powerful monstrous form.

His old comrades… had turned into monsters… Cui Ming murmured to himself, a faint smile unconsciously playing on his lips. Truly… amazing. He had never imagined that these cold metal weapons, after bearing his fighting spirit, could be given such independent consciousness and entirely new forms under the unexpected catalysis of the Eberon cells.

The gun-wielding monster finally reached Cui Ming, its massive body halting as the air currents it created stirred up the rubble. It lowered its head slightly, its enormous head facing Cui Ming. The once cold muzzle now held no aggression, instead exuding an almost affectionate air as it silently gazed at its former master.

Cui Ming slowly raised his hand, his gaze sweeping over the familiar gun parts on the monster's body. His voice was gentle, as if he were talking to an old friend: "You guys are quite amazing." There was no fear in his words, only recognition and admiration for his old buddy's new form.

The monster seemed to understand Cui Ming's words, its massive head nodding slightly, the movement slow and gentle, as if afraid that its enormous size would frighten the other party. There were no energy fluctuations around it, and the muzzle of its cannon remained in a retracted state. From beginning to end, it showed no intention of attacking, only a kind of docility and dependence upon seeing its former master.

The man and the beast faced each other silently, the moonlight casting long shadows, creating a strange yet harmonious scene beside the ruins of the dilapidated villa. Former master and weapon, now Cui Ming and the monster—the bond between them hadn't faded with the change in form; on the contrary, it had grown even stronger at this moment.

"What do we do now?" Dan Moroboshi asked.

"Let's see what to do with Storm One," the sergeant said.

after all
This is Cui Ming's own business. (End of Chapter)