Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

Cui Ming took the recorder and had Kaina analyze the data simultaneously. The monster's 3D model and ability parameters quickly appeared on the screen. He looked at the dinosaurs in the model that should have been running on the prehistoric grasslands, but had now been transformed into weaponized war machines, and his eyes darkened: "I see your sincerity. I will have TPC technicians find a way to remove the surveillance equipment. Until then, you continue to pretend to obey the Naga. Contact me immediately if there is any new information."

Adam's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this—it meant that Trevor not only believed them but was also willing to help them break free from the Naga's control. He stood up excitedly, his claws trembling slightly: "Thank you! We'll do anything to help our race survive!"

"Don't thank me too soon." Cui Ming also stood up, his tone serious. "The Naga won't let you off easily. You'll have to be even more careful in the days to come. Once exposed, the consequences will be unbearable."

The dinosaur-man nodded emphatically, his anxiety replaced by hope. Cui Ming glanced at the time, confirming that the scanning range was still safe, then turned and walked towards the entrance of the passage: "I'll have someone bring over the equipment to remove the surveillance cameras. Remember, until then, don't reveal any clues."

Watching Cui Ming's figure disappear at the end of the passage, Adam finally breathed a long sigh of relief. Yi Wu couldn't help but whisper, "I didn't expect Lord Storm One to be so understanding..."

“It’s not that he’s reasonable, it’s that he understands our difficulties.” Adam looked at the communicator in his hand, his eyes resolute. “We made the right choice. This time, there really is hope.”

In the TPC Far East headquarters' operations command center, Cui Ming was staring at the 3D model of Marubo Neza on the screen. The data that Kaina had simultaneously pulled up was so detailed that even the yield and detonation threshold of the neutron bomb inside the monster were clearly marked—this level of intelligence was something that even TPC undercover agents might not be able to obtain, yet the Dinosaur Man had handed it over without reservation.

"They've really revealed their true strength." Cui Ming tapped the screen with his fingertip, and the model instantly disassembled, revealing the neutron bomb core inside the chest cavity, flashing a dangerous red light. "Two Marubo Neza, each with a neutron bomb inside that can cause radiation pollution within a radius of five kilometers. If it were detonated in the city, the consequences would be unimaginable. They even dare to say this; their sincerity is indeed quite impressive."

Standing to the side, Saeko Busujima looked at the supplementary explanation in the data that "the dinosaur people have assisted the Naga in transporting modification equipment on multiple occasions," and said with a hint of understanding: "They want to curry favor with you, right? After all, according to the data, dinosaurs were prey for many giant monsters in prehistoric times. Although they have gained intelligence now, they are still used as pawns by the Naga. Without strong protection, even if the Naga are eliminated, they may not be able to establish themselves on Earth."

Cui Ming remained noncommittal, then pulled up the dinosaur-human race's records—which showed that as early as the Triassic period, the dinosaur population had been repeatedly preyed upon by "giant carnivorous monsters," and there were even records of "the entire population being driven to the brink of extinction by these monsters." Although they had evolved intelligence, they had lost their prehistoric numbers and were completely defenseless against the threats of cosmic monsters and modified creatures.

“To survive, clinging to a powerful figure is the most direct option.” Cui Ming’s gaze fell on the promise at the end of the document that “the dinosaur people are willing to assist TPC in locating the Naga mothership,” and a faint smile appeared on his lips. “They know very well that simply ‘providing intelligence’ is not enough. They must show us their ‘value,’ and make us understand that protecting them is beneficial to TPC—after all, they are familiar with the Naga’s operating model and can sense the energy fluctuations of the modified dinosaur monsters. With their help, dealing with the Naga will be much less of a hassle.”

He recalled the earnest look in Adam's eyes when Adam mentioned "hoping TPC could designate a no-man's-land as a habitat for the Dinosaur People" during their conversation earlier—it wasn't just a simple "pleading," but a clear-headed "exchange of interests." The Dinosaur People knew that there was no protection without a reason, only equivalent cooperation. That's why they handed over intelligence like "Marupo Neza has a neutron bomb," intelligence that could change the course of the war, to convince Cui Ming that they deserved protection. "Notify the technical department to develop equipment to remove the surveillance devices from the Dinosaur People as soon as possible. Be quick, don't let the Naga find out." Cui Ming pressed the communicator, his tone becoming serious again. "Also, have Hori analyze the structure of the neutron bomb inside Marupo Neza to see if we can find a way to neutralize the radiation—since the Dinosaur People have given us such important intelligence, we have to show some sincerity, at least let them know that following us is a better chance of survival than following the Naga."

After hanging up the communication, Cui Ming looked back at the Marubo Neza model on the screen. He knew very well that the dinosaur people's "sincerity" was essentially a compromise for the survival of their race, and he chose to accept this sincerity both to fight against the Naga and to balance the power on Earth—it was always better to have an ally with wisdom and intelligence channels than a potential enemy.

As for the dinosaur people's desire to curry favor, Cui Ming didn't care. In this perilous world, strength was the best "backbone." As long as the other party was obedient and useful, protecting them was just a matter of lifting a finger.

In Cui Ming's view, the dinosaur people's willingness to hand over Marupo Naiza's core intelligence, and even to proactively expose their surveillance, stemmed not only from the practical consideration of "seeking protection from a powerful figure," but more importantly—they truly belonged to Earth. As native creatures that have survived from prehistoric times to the present, the dinosaur people carry the "primitive imprint" of Earth's ecology, a fact that made Cui Ming more willing to accept them than any intelligence.

While handling the Gakuma incident, he sensed a deep-seated "inclusiveness" signal emanating from the Earth—a tacit acceptance of all native life. As long as the ecological balance isn't disrupted, Mother Earth will always provide space for their survival. The Dinosaur People clearly fall within this "inclusiveness." Unlike the Naga, they didn't attempt to transform the Earth or plunder resources; they were forced to compromise simply for the continuation of their race. Even after discovering they were being used, they immediately chose to stand on the side of "protecting the Earth." This choice already demonstrates their sense of belonging to the planet.

Cui Ming recalled that Kena had scanned the genetic sequence of the dinosaur-men and discovered that it preserved a wealth of prehistoric ecological information—from Cretaceous vegetation data to ancient marine microbial maps. This information is of irreplaceable value for studying the evolution of Earth's ecology. In the words of Director Sawai, "The dinosaur-men are 'living fossils' of Earth. Protecting them is protecting a piece of Earth's memory."

This understanding gave Cui Ming a more proactive approach to protecting the dinosaur people. He not only prioritized the development of monitoring and dismantling equipment for the technical department, but also had Saeko Busujima identify several areas with "low human activity and high ecological safety"—such as abandoned volcanoes in Hokkaido and uninhabited islands in the South Pacific. These places were far from cities and could avoid the Naga's probes, making them ideal as temporary habitats for the dinosaur people.

“Since Mother Earth is willing to let you return, we will not let you be used as pawns again,” Cui Ming said to Adam in a subsequent communication. He didn’t say many polite words, but conveyed his attitude with the most direct actions: not only to help the dinosaur people get rid of the Naga’s control, but also to fight for their right to live peacefully on Earth.

Adam remained silent for a long time on the other end of the communication line before finally saying "thank you" in a hoarse voice. Cui Ming knew that it wasn't gratitude for "protection from the strong," but rather a sense of relief at "finally being accepted by Earth"—for the dinosaur people, who had endured countless hardships to survive from prehistoric times to the present, their greatest desire was never to "rebuild the dinosaur planet," but to live with dignity on their birthplace.

What Cui Ming needs to do is help them protect this right to "survive." After all, for him, protecting the Earth is never just about protecting humans, but about protecting all the native life that belongs to this place—the dinosaur-men, Gakuma, and other native life that may appear on Earth in the future. (End of Chapter)