Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

Daigo has always believed this and has consistently strived in that direction. As a member of the GUTS team, he diligently completes every mission, actively participates in training, and does his utmost to protect the city's peace, never slacking off just because he possesses the ability to transform into Ultraman Tiga. Objectively speaking, he has indeed done a good job, delivering satisfactory results both as a team member and as Ultraman.

Of course, all of this is on the premise that we ignore his "dark history" of causing too many GUTS fighter jet crashes when he and Shinjo were on missions together. The two seem to be born with a "crash-prone constitution." Whenever they team up for a flight mission, there is a high probability that they will make an emergency landing or even crash due to various accidents. Over time, it has become an unspoken joke within the GUTS team.

However, no one really cared about this incident. After all, in each crash, the two pilots had managed to avert disaster thanks to their extensive experience and seamless teamwork; at least the crew members were safe. The safety of the team members was paramount, more important than the loss of the aircraft. Furthermore, after each mission, the two pilots would proactively take responsibility, diligently summarize their experiences, and strive to improve their performance to minimize the likelihood of accidents.

Many people don't know that Daigo and Shinjo, despite being known as "crash specialists" in the Victory Team, are actually considered true ace pilots by TPC executives and their comrades.

In TPC's view, equipment like fighter jets and vehicles can be redesigned and mass-produced at any time, provided there are sufficient resources and technology. Damage can be replaced, so they are not considered irreplaceable losses. Pilots are different—pilots who have undergone rigorous training, possess rich combat experience, and can remain calm and make correct judgments in extremely dangerous environments are the truly scarce resources. People are different; every excellent pilot is forged through countless trials and tribulations and is far more valuable than a fighter jet.

Humans are the most crucial and essential element in protecting the city and fighting monsters.

So don't be fooled by Daigo and Shinjo's tendency to frequently wreck their fighter jets and make emergency landings when they team up for missions; in TPC's eyes, these two are truly formidable. Each mission presents them with a myriad of unpredictable situations: being directly locked onto by monsters, being trapped in extremely harsh weather conditions, or experiencing sudden aircraft malfunctions. For most pilots, escaping unscathed would be extremely difficult.

But Daigo and Shinjo were different. No matter how dangerous the situation, even if their fighter jets were on the verge of going out of control and severely damaged, they always managed to snatch their lives back from the jaws of death thanks to their perfect teamwork, precise operation, and extraordinary adaptability. Every time TPC executives saw their mission reports, they couldn't help but exclaim in private, "These two guys, they can survive such desperate situations? Holy crap, amazing!"

That's the situation—the so-called ace isn't someone who never makes a mistake or loses equipment, but rather someone with the ability to survive and even complete a mission in dire circumstances. Daigo and Shinjo perfectly fit this definition of an ace.

As the sun set, its golden rays bathed every corner of the zoo, casting a warm glow on the figures walking side by side. Cui Ming glanced at Camilla, who still wore a smile beside him, and said softly, "It's getting late, let's go back." Camilla nodded gently, tightening her grip on his hand, the joy in her eyes still lingering.

Without lingering, the two bid farewell to Daigo and Rena, who were still taking photos with the animals in the distance, and left the zoo directly for a nearby hotel. At that moment, they only wanted to shed all their fatigue and enjoy their private time together, a tranquility undisturbed by any foolish aliens. It wasn't that the aliens had suddenly become well-behaved; rather, they had suffered a painful lesson that would be etched in the memories of all aliens for life. Not long ago, a group of arrogant aliens, targeting Choi Myung, had sneaked into the hotel while the two were resting and recklessly detonated their destructive devices, attempting to raze the hotel to the ground.

But to their utter surprise, this action completely enraged Camilla. Before Cui Ming could even make a move, Camilla transformed, and the surging dark energy around her instantly enveloped the entire area. She drew her signature dark whip, and with earth-shattering power, lashed out at the group of aliens—each lash was accompanied by the sound of bones shattering and shrill screams. In the end, the group of aliens were whipped into a bloody mess, leaving no intact bodies behind.

This news quickly spread throughout the universe, and any cosmic being with even a modicum of information knew how terrifying Cui Ming's partner was. From then on, any cosmic being who wanted to cause trouble for Cui Ming would instinctively avoid places like hotels and inns where the two might be resting. After all, no one wanted to repeat the same mistake and end up being torn to pieces.

"That's fucking terrifying to aliens!" This was the genuine feeling of many aliens when they talked about this in private. Camilla's ruthless and merciless methods completely dispelled any idea of ​​aliens sneaking up on the two while they were resting, and also built the most "hardcore" protective barrier for their relationship.

At that moment, Cui Ming led Camilla into the hotel. The receptionist, already used to their arrival, smoothly processed their check-in. The corridor was quiet, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing softly. Pushing open the door, the warm light dispelled the chill of the night. Cui Ming casually hung up his coat, turned to Camilla, and said gently, "Are you tired? Rest for a while."

Camilla shook her head, walked to the window and looked at the night view outside, a faint smile still on her lips—this undisturbed peace was what she wanted most at this moment.

Camilla's current feelings... to be honest, sometimes it's a really strange feeling.
Her fingertips gently traced the edge of the hotel windowsill, the cool touch allowing her thoughts to settle slightly. Everything had changed since she and Cui Ming had been together. The darkness and loneliness that had once lingered in her heart seemed to be gradually dispelled by gentle light, and the resentment accumulated over the long years was slowly melting away in their daily interactions.

There are no more endless battles, no more desperate obsessions, and even revenge, which was once the meaning of life, now seems utterly meaningless. Being able to watch the sunrise and sunset with Choi Myung every day, and being able to stay in one place peacefully like this, enjoying a moment of tranquility, is enough.

Camilla had a feeling that if she hadn't met Cui Ming, she might have become like Camilla—a resentful, madwoman. She knew all too well the taste of betrayal and abandonment, and she understood all too well how prolonged loneliness could distort a person's mind. Without Cui Ming's appearance, without his unbiased acceptance and companionship, perhaps she too would have gradually succumbed to despair, turning all her emotions into resentment, hysterically venting her frustrations on the world. (End of Chapter)