Ultraman: This Belial only wants to make money.

Chapter 98 Would You Sell Out Your Mother for Money? (Part 2)

Zack's performance was flawless; the tears welling in his eyes moved almost everyone present. But could such touching words move the hard-hearted Mavis?

"—Mr. Zack."

Mavis seemed to be affected as well.

"If you had told me these things earlier, instead of always talking about mundane things like gold, perhaps my attitude towards you would have changed."

Seeing that the client had finally relented, not only Zack, but everyone else at the meeting breathed a sigh of relief.

The Earth, capable of ruling another parallel world, possesses technology and wealth far surpassing that of this era. Even a tiny glimpse of it would be enough for this world to benefit from.

But the next second—

"But—I regret to inform you that I must refuse, Mr. Zack. Your words are undoubtedly very pleasing, but some things are absolutely not to be bought or sold."

I never imagined that after hoping, I would be met with such a stark rejection.

Seeing that the cooked duck had flown away, some commotion began to rise in the audience, but they quieted down under the pressure of Director Sawai.

Mavis's eyes were as clear and deep as spring water, seemingly oblivious to everything happening in the audience; clearly, he was also a man with a story.

Would you sell your mother for money?

Mavis continued.

"Most of you gentlemen here were born into distinguished families, and your privileged upbringing has given you excellent manners. You are all a group of noble gentlemen, but I am different—"

Her eyes, as clear as spring water, were filled with sorrow.

"I was just a wild child from the countryside, a wild child who grew up on Jiuliangliang Island. I had no mother, no relatives, and not even friends. My childhood was spent walking in the mud."

"I realized a long time ago that I was different from other people my age. I could understand those obscure and difficult words just by seeing them, and the profound knowledge that the teachers talked about appeared in my mind without memorizing it. Maybe I am a genius."

"But what does it matter if I'm a genius? No one is close to me; my only friend is loneliness."

Is this the desolation of a genius?

Mavis's handsome, gentlemanly appearance, coupled with his even more expressive storytelling, silenced the audience as they listened to the tale of this gentleman who was both beautiful and tragic. Some ladies even took out their handkerchiefs and began to sob softly.

Mavis didn't look at them, but instead raised her head, her gaze seemingly able to pierce through the ceiling and look up at the clear blue sky.

"When I was little, I often ran into the woods. Only there could I find a moment of peace and mental stability. So what if the adults said the forest was dangerous? Anyway, I was just an unwanted wild child."

"But one time—I think I ran too far. It was already dark, the moon was covered by clouds, there wasn't a single star in the sky, and in the dark forest, I couldn't tell which way was which at all."

"I walked for a long time, I was tired and hungry, and finally I was too weak to walk anymore. I leaned against a big tree. Children's hearts are always fragile and sensitive. At that time, I thought I was going to die. But in the last moment of my life, I started to miss my mother."

Mavis sniffed, her voice becoming low and hoarse due to the fluctuation of her emotions.

"But—at that time, I saw 'her'—Jakuma. In the legends of the elders, some say she is a ferocious monster, others say she is the guardian deity of the island. But on that night, she warmed my cold body with her body heat and called to my soul in a deep voice so that it would not sink into the abyss."

"When I woke up, I found myself at the edge of the dense forest. As I stepped over the last big tree, and the sunlight reflected off the dewdrops on the grass, casting a golden glow, a thought faintly appeared in my mind—I don’t seem to be alone anymore."

Mavis's voice changed from low and deep to excited.

"Jakuma saved me like a mother. Perhaps in most people's eyes she was a dangerous monster, but that night and every day afterward, Jakuma was my mother."

Silence. Only silence. The meeting room fell into dead silence.

The room fell silent, except for a low growl that seemed to come from somewhere deep underground on Kyurojima Island, but that was probably just an illusion.

No one can force a child to betray his parents. Even if some in the audience were not moved by Mavis's exquisite display of emotion, no one was willing to voice the suggestion.

"—It was I who overstepped my bounds, Mr. Mavis."

After a long silence, Zack slowly spoke.

"I apologize for my previous offense. How could I have said such foolish things, causing a child to betray his mother!"

Zach bowed deeply to Mavis.

"Your feelings for Gakuma are no less than the museum's love for the Earth. I am truly ashamed; my bid is not only an insult to you, but also an insult to myself."

Zach's voice was filled with deep remorse.

what? !

Did the cooked duck really fly away?

Gold, technology, and the elixir of immortality had all become mere illusions, and a distinct commotion arose from the audience.

But—Zack's words did not stop.

"Thank you, Mr. Mavis, you made me realize my arrogance."

"My last bargaining chip—thank you for letting me witness a child's love for his mother. Consider it my gift to you."

As soon as Zach snapped his fingers, the lights in the conference room immediately dimmed, and a 3D projection appeared in front of everyone.

Everyone held their breath. What could be the prize that the alien merchant considered his last bargaining chip?

"Nature's Transformation Machine - Celestial Realm, Flaming Mountain, Deep Green."

"This is the gift I want to give to Mr. Mavis—"

The 3D image vividly depicts the three machines. The natural modification machine called Celestial Realm resembles an old and hollow copper pipe. The image of Flame Mountain is more like a burning fire beetle. As for the last one, Deep Green, the bronze-colored metal robot has specks of green seeping out from its surface.

"Nature transformation machine, as the name suggests, is a super machine that transforms barren planets into habitable environments on a planetary scale."

Zack tapped his finger across the three natural modification instruments in turn.

"The Celestial Realm was created to combat air pollution. It is placed in the atmosphere of planets, drawing in polluted gases from one end and expelling breathable oxygen from the other."

On the screen, the celestial realm, with its bronze-colored tubular devices, was transforming murky gas into fresh oxygen, giving everyone in the enclosed space a jolt of energy.

"For planets in a frozen state, the Flame Mountain will be of maximum use. Its scorching surface will melt the frigid Crimson Lotus Hell, and the melted fresh water will bring life to the barren planet."

Yanshan spread its horns and squeaked. The crimson beetle-like machine turned the icy plains into fertile soil wherever it passed. Even through the screen, everyone could feel a wave of heat hitting them.

"Dark green—green is life itself. The life-giving instruments built into the machine will scatter green plant seeds onto the barren planet, causing colorful flowers to bloom in the desert."9

The green on the deep green is even more lush, and you can vaguely see plants beginning to sprout from the gaps in the machinery. The rusty giant makes the desert bloom with flowers with every step it takes.

"Celestial Realm — Flaming Mountain — Deep Green —"

"Three natural terraforming machines can transform a barren planet into a beautiful new home suitable for human habitation in just 50 years!"

"I wonder if this small gift can make up for my rudeness just now?"