Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

Chapter 709 The Two-Tailed Monster's Meat is Really Good
Choi Myung stood atop EDF's towering energy observation tower, overlooking the bustling city below. A gentle breeze ruffled his hair, but his eyes, sharp as an eagle's, remained unmoved by the peaceful scene. He tilted his head slightly back, his gaze piercing the atmosphere, as if he could see the looming crisis lurking in the depths of space.

Lately, Cui Ming had been feeling as if a pair of eyes were watching the human world from the shadows, a feeling that made him extremely uneasy. Drawing on his experience navigating the Yapool's alternate dimension, he was intimately familiar with the aura of visitors from another dimension. He quickly determined that a force from another dimension was quietly approaching, and after careful perception and analysis, he judged that it was most likely the aura of the Kirieloids.

Cui Ming's lips curled into a meaningful smile. If it were anyone else, sensing the danger posed by the Kirieloids, they might immediately muster their forces for a direct confrontation. But Cui Ming had his own unique plans; he didn't intend to act directly. In his view, the appearance of the Kirieloids was perhaps an excellent opportunity, a chance to "fish" for them.

He knew all too well that the human world, seemingly peaceful, was actually rife with undercurrents. Hidden in the shadows of those bustling cities were many parasites, willing to betray humanity for their own selfish gain; and there were also despicable traitors who willingly served alien forces, hoping to profit from the chaos. Cui Ming thought, since the Kirieloids wanted to take action, why not go with the flow and use their actions to root out these hidden cancers within humanity?
Cui Ming began to systematically plan his move. He first quietly strengthened surveillance over every corner of the city, using EDF's advanced technology to include every street and every building in the monitoring scope. At the same time, he secretly contacted some reliable partners, instructing them to keep an eye out for any unusual activity and report to him immediately if they discovered any suspicious individuals in contact with extraterrestrial forces.

Cui Ming understood that the Kirieloids, considering themselves superior, would undoubtedly use various means to bewitch humanity, making them believe they were gods, thereby achieving their goal of control. Those greedy, selfish parasites and traitors would likely expose themselves in the process. He could almost see that the moment the Kirieloids revealed themselves, those lurking in the shadows would surface like sharks smelling blood, eagerly joining forces with them.

To ensure the success of this "fishing" operation, Cui Ming deliberately revealed "weaknesses" in Earth's defenses in public settings. This included intentionally creating temporary vulnerabilities in the protection systems of some energy facilities, or revealing seemingly classified but actually insignificant military deployment information. His aim was to make the Kirieloids feel they had an opportunity, thus emboldening them to launch their operation.

While waiting for the Kirieloids to take action, Cui Ming outwardly continued to live a normal life, participating in various EDF affairs and training and carrying out missions with his teammates. However, he remained highly vigilant, constantly observing his surroundings, like a patient hunter quietly waiting for his prey to step into the trap.

Moreover, now is not the time; once the foundation is laid, they will return. Cui Ming understood that every step he took now was crucial to the success or failure of his future plans. He not only needed to use the Kirieloids to expose the traitors within the human world, but also to ensure Earth's safety amidst this series of upheavals. In his daily work at the EDF, he relentlessly improved his abilities, learned the latest technological knowledge, and familiarized himself with the operation of various advanced weapons, making thorough preparations for the upcoming war. At the same time, he also used his spare time to continuously refine his "fishing" plan, repeatedly simulating various possible scenarios after the Kirieloids appeared, striving to ensure absolute success.

Of course, there was also something that frustrated Cui Ming. Recently, Ju Jianhui had been frequently visiting Cui Ming. Every time Ju Jianhui entered his office, Cui Ming could feel the strange looks from his colleagues, as if they were speculating about some special relationship between them. This gave Cui Ming a headache, since his mind was currently focused entirely on dealing with the Kirieloids and protecting the Earth; he simply had no time to worry about such things.

However, Cui Ming's main concern right now is that too much contact with Megumi will make Camilla jealous—Cui Ming knows all too well that Camilla and Yu Lian don't get along. He recalls those days in the ancient times; Camilla's feelings for him were passionate and direct, and once she made up her mind, she wouldn't allow anyone to infringe upon it in the slightest. Although they are now separated by time and space, Cui Ming understands that if Camilla finds out about his frequent interactions with Megumi, who knows what kind of trouble she might cause. Just thinking about Camilla's potentially fiery eyes and angry expression makes Cui Ming shudder.

"To be honest, it's no wonder so many monsters covet the Two-Tailed Monster; the taste is undeniable," Cui Ming muttered to himself, carefully examining the piece of Two-Tailed Monster meat in his hand. Poor Two-Tailed Monster... Cui Ming had his eye on it. In Cui Ming's eyes, the Two-Tailed Monster wasn't just a powerful monster, but also a potential food resource. Anyway, there were plenty of them; he never believed the nonsense that the Two-Tailed Monster would go extinct! Cui Ming knew very well that there were tons of them hidden underground! He had once ventured deep underground during a mission and witnessed firsthand the massive population of Two-Tailed Monsters. Countless Two-Tailed Monster cubs wriggled in the caves, while adult Two-Tailed Monsters vigilantly guarded the surroundings. That scene gave him a profound understanding of the Two-Tailed Monster's powerful reproductive ability.

Just as Cui Ming was researching what dishes could be made with the meat of the two-tailed monster, Ju Jianhui arrived.

"Captain Choi Myung." Megumi's voice came from behind, clear and crisp with a touch of competence.

"Oh? Captain Kijima, you're a squad leader now, so don't be so impulsive." Cui Ming turned around, a faint smile on his lips, and said half-jokingly. He knew very well that Kijima was a calm and composed person, and the so-called "impulsiveness" was just an excuse for him to tease her.

"Yes! I'm very sorry, but what is this?" Megumi's gaze fell on the two-tailed monster meat in Cui Ming's hand, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

"We'll have to try making soup out of the two-tailed monster's meat," Cui Ming said earnestly, waving the meat in his hand. In his view, trying new foods, especially monster meat, might provide humanity with a new food source, since resource reserves would be crucial in future crises.

(End of this chapter)