Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

The battle was over, and the universe returned to a temporary calm.

The debris floating in space is the only trace left by this fierce battle.

Sitting inside the Snowwind, Cui Ming watched the energy fluctuations on the screen gradually dissipate, his brows furrowed slightly, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Originally, he hoped to find clues to the other dimension from the modified Yapool, thus unraveling the mystery of the mysterious dimension that had plagued Earth for so long. However, the cunning leader Yapool had already secretly modified the way to enter the other dimension.

"This guy's got some skills, no wonder he's the leader of the extradimensional beings," Cui Ming muttered to himself, his tone tinged with a mixture of helplessness and admiration. He had been tracking the modified Yapool's every move in real time through an advanced monitoring system. After discovering that the method of entering the extradimensional world had changed again, he decisively issued the order for Misato and the others to eliminate the modified Yapool. Since they couldn't obtain any useful information from it for the time being, keeping this powerful enemy alive would only be a huge hidden danger.

The Earth's leadership was undoubtedly most satisfied with this battle. Humanity's fighting prowess was on full display in this engagement. EDF warriors, piloting advanced vehicles and working closely with powerful allies like Vulgar and Balam, successfully repelled the alien invaders. This was not only a military victory but also a crucial opportunity for humanity to prove its strength on the cosmic stage. The EDF once again declared to the universe that humanity is not a lamb to the slaughter; faced with unknown threats, they are capable of defending their home.

The Ultramen were deeply gratified. Watching the upgraded Vulga and Balam display their bravery and fearlessness in battle, their hearts were filled with gratitude. The Ultramen knew that these powerful monsters had been continuously enhanced by Cui Ming with a focus on defense, so that they could act as super-strong shields in crucial moments, blocking fatal attacks from the enemy. "Ah... that's what Cui Ming does, always so thoughtful, it makes us feel a little embarrassed. They're really too kind..."

Of course, the happiest person this time was none other than Kena.

As the Yukikaze's energy core gradually calmed down, the cockpit hatch slowly opened, and Kanar's projected cheers erupted like exploding fireworks. She danced wildly in the pilot's seat, the holographic data stream flashing frantically around her, like nerve synapses reaching their peak of excitement: "Hahahaha! I've merged with Choi!!! Finally, we've surpassed those roughnecks! Hahahaha!!!!" Her unique voice was filled with unprecedented elation, and even the mechanical arm in the cockpit unconsciously waved in sync with her movements, as if mimicking Ultraman's classic battle stance.

"Can other mechs do it? Can other mechs do it? No! Only I! Kaina can do it! I am the true chosen one!" She slammed her fist on the control panel in front of her. The screen, which was originally used for tactical analysis, suddenly popped up with countless battle scenes of her and Cui Ming merging into Ultraman Ace. From the swing of the light chainsaw to the deployment of the energy shield, every frame was highlighted and enlarged by her, much like a child showing off a perfect test paper. The cracks in the dashboard that had been shattered in battle now looked like the patterns on a medal to her.

Meanwhile, at the base a hundred kilometers away, Vulga and Balam floated side by side on the edge of the Earth's gravity field generator. Vulga's mechanical eyes gleamed with an amber light as it watched the frantic messages from Kanar flooding the communication channel, its alloy jaws creaking with a helpless grinding sound. Its dented armor was still studded with energy fragments from monsters and aliens, and the defensive module at its tailbone was slowly repairing the cracks burned during battle—these tangible metallic scars, in its eyes, were the perfect testament to a man's romanticism. Balam's arm suddenly tapped Vulga's back armor, producing two short, metallic clangs, as if silently echoing its companion's grumbling. As beings belonging to the same category of "giant robots" as Vulga and Mecha-Ace, the current King of Heroes, they understood even better how to communicate through the resonance of clashing armor. While Kaina was still cheering for the "Combined Ultraman," the two mechanical behemoths were tacitly adjusting the lubrication of their joints, savoring the tremor of the blade cutting into the energy core when Asuka's Balam used Getter Axe to cleave the enemy—that was the perfect rhythm of the hydraulic system and alloy frame working together, a pure mechanical aesthetic that did not require the power of light.

"Kaina still doesn't understand men's hearts," came the teasing voice of Henji Yoshiya from Balga's tactical channel.

The engineer who designed their defense modules is now "eavesdropping" on everything through an implanted communication chip. In his view, true masculine romance is watching the monsters he helped modify withstand enemy beam cannons with their armor, witnessing the metallic flash of a mechanical arm unleashing an armor-piercing strike in space, rather than those flashy light effects.

In the darkness of space, Balam suddenly let out a deep roar, the sound wave causing surrounding meteorite fragments to shatter. It raised its spiked forepaws and clumsily gave a thumbs-up towards the distant Cui Ming—a human gesture it had learned from Cui Ming. In its "understanding," this was probably the most manly way to celebrate this victory, far more genuine than Kaina's noisy cheers. Meanwhile, Kaina in the cockpit was still incessantly calculating the energy ratio for the next fusion, completely unaware that in the eyes of the two "straight-as-an-arrow men," her current excitement was nothing more than the cute little temper of an AI.

It's almost the same.

For Balam and Vulgar, the two mechanical giants, fighting alongside their partner is the most exhilarating experience.

Kaina's cheers still echoed in the communication channel, like leaping electronic notes. But to them, this AI had simply found her own new path. Just like their specialized defensive armor and transformable mechanical arms, Kaina's fusion with Ultraman Cui Ming was her unique fighting style. They felt no envy or resentment; after all, every warrior had their own battlefield and glory. Just as they used indestructible bodies to protect Earth, Kaina used the power of interwoven light and data.

In fact, Kanar underestimated the two mechanical giants. While she was happy to combine with Trevor and gain power from him, Balam and Vulga were already thinking about how to cooperate with Trevor next time.

Within this body forged of steel beats a camaraderie more fervent than any AI program. This bond needs no elaborate visual effects; the scars of countless battles fought side-by-side are enough to etch it into eternity. (End of Chapter)