Ultraman: Old Tom was actually a tsundere

A faint black aura emerged from the monster's light ring, then vanished completely.

"As expected, Old Tor, you only ever use the same few tricks over and over again."

Xia Yu appeared relaxed, but his expression was very serious.

Back then, the naive Taiga and the tool-like Yuuki eagerly used the Monster Light Ring, only to be corrupted by the dark power hidden within it.

If it weren't for the powerful intervention of the unknown hand, they would have sent it long ago.

At his request, I checked my dream over and over again to confirm that there was nothing abnormal.

Torregia remained silent.

[He doesn't seem to be lying; he seems to really know about my past. But how did he know about the tampering with the monster ring?]

Xia Yu's series of actions left Torregia in a rare state of confusion.

Being confused is good; at least it brings peace and quiet.

"Shouldn't we be more cautious about things obtained from evil gods?" Imu realized and kindly reminded him.

"Well, you're still here, aren't you?"

"what?"

Xia Yu's trust deeply moved Meng, but of course, it also placed a great burden on her shoulders.

"That being said, this thing is quite exquisite. There are many aspects of its structure and principles that I don't understand, as well as the material of its surface."

I was very interested in the Monster Light Ring, so I casually used methods such as high-temperature roasting, freezing to zero, and particle bombardment to test it.

The shattered monster ring was completely unharmed.

What kind of power could destroy a perfectly intact light ring like this?

"Hehe, this is a monster in its condensed form, how could it not be exquisite?"

Xia Yu's words startled me from my dream.

"What kind of technology can achieve this?" My mind wandered quickly. "But from another perspective, if we could master this technology, we humans could avoid many dangers and conflicts."

His eyes were fixed intently on the monster ring. "I'm going to give it a try!"

Xia Yu nodded in approval at their high spirits.

One of the reasons for asking Old Tor for the Monster Light Ring was this: perhaps it could help find a way for Earth's monsters and humans to coexist peacefully.

Secondly, it enhances one's own ability to protect oneself.

The prerequisite is that my dream can be repaired and Xia Yu can figure out how to control it.

[Hehe.] Old Tuo's faint chuckle seemed to be mocking Xia Yu and my dream's overestimation of their abilities.

Setting the monster ring fragment aside, Imu asked softly, "Are you really not going to join XIG?"

"Hmm." Xia Yu answered without hesitation, "I'm afraid it might bring you other disasters."

I will no longer hold onto my dream.

"However, I can still offer you assistance."

At this point, Xia Yu suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

That shy and hesitant expression made even the silent Toregia widen his eyes.

What an amazing emotional buildup! This kid actually gets shy?

"That's it, I'm short on money."

[Hahaha, money? You're short of money?! Hahaha, humans are such a foolish race, actually caring about something like this.]

Torregia burst out laughing.

The master of words, who is quick to notice his own actions and effectively avoids them, is actually ashamed because of something as ridiculous as money?

Wait a minute, doesn't that mean I'm not even as good as human currency?

Thinking of this, his laughter subsided.

Xia Yu's expression remained unchanged as he muttered a curse, "You know nothing. How could you high and mighty beings understand the hardships of humanity? Besides, a utopian place like the Land of Light wouldn't issue currency."

"Don't underestimate the fruits of human wisdom; they are essential for the continuation of our race!"

"Hey, you used to eat human food and take human things, did you never pay for them?"

"Why should I pay?" Torregia retorted. "Can't I just take what I want myself?"

"Because you're stronger than humans?"

"Otherwise what? Isn't the law of the universe survival of the fittest?"

Xia Yu nodded. "So you were defeated by Taiga and the others because you were too weak, right?"

"Serves you right."

After a few seconds of silence, Torregia let out a deafening roar.

Xia Yu maintained a calm demeanor and continued to communicate with me with a smile.

Xia Yu struck a nerve with a certain elegant nobleman, causing him to completely break down.

He didn't understand why he kept getting the short end of the stick with Xia Yu.

Young people his age are at the peak of their desires; how could they refuse to gain extraordinary power that surpasses that of ordinary people?

The conversation was brief, and I suddenly realized, "I hadn't considered that."

"If you don't mind, I can give you XIG's salary. After all, XIG provides room and board."

"I'm so sorry." Xia Yu said modestly, but he had already extended his hand.

We're all family, no need to be so polite.

Without hesitation, I slipped one of my bank cards into Xia Yu's hand and casually told him the PIN.

Without anyone noticing, a certain level of trust had been established between the two.

"By the way, it would be best if you could help me and XIG apply for a dedicated vehicle; speed is the top priority."

"Okay, sure."

Xia Yu didn't stand on ceremony with me and directly made his request.

In the future, if they encounter monsters, he can arrive at the scene as quickly as possible to provide assistance.

One dared to ask, and the other dared to give.

Xia Yu felt quite happy; it was so comfortable to communicate with intelligent people.

The two then began an academic discussion.

Topic 1: An Initial Exploration of How to Strip Away Evil Gods.

Project 2: Monster Light Ring Repair Project Based on Quantum Technology.

Topic 3: On whether Gaia prefers large single-level apartments or airplane-shaped apartments.

Obviously, the difficulty of Project 3 is much lower.

I dreamt of starting to help Gaia find a new home.

He was also working on the other two projects at the same time. Specifically, he divided the points of confusion he encountered in the first and second projects into several parts and sent them to the other members of Alchemy Star.

Amidst Toregia's mockery, the most outstanding talents on Earth gathered to launch an attack on the former scientific researcher of the Land of Light.

Xia Yu found it quite exciting.

Humans have a lifespan of only a few decades, yet they can radiate the same light and heat, and experience happiness in the process of seeking truth. What right does Torregia have to mock them?

All he could do was say a few more sarcastic remarks to let Torregia experience the harsh realities of society.

A few days later, the vehicle Xia Yu requested arrived.

It looks no different from an ordinary family car on the outside, but the inside is full of cutting-edge technology.

The concealed, streamlined carbon fiber body minimizes air resistance. Powered by a W24-I twin-turbo engine and a plasma magnetohydrodynamic motor, this car can reach a top speed of over 600 km/h.

Of course, this only exists in theory.

Neither the vehicle's materials nor the road conditions allow for such extreme conditions to occur.

Xia Yu took me for a test drive and I was very satisfied.

It's very stable below 280, starts to drift above 300, and I haven't tried 400 yet—didn't you see me vomiting non-stop in my dream?

"Xia Yu, are you a professional race car driver?"

My poor dream just now suffered a severe blow to my young heart.

Are you driving at 200 km/h on a city road, ready to take off?

"No, it's just that I have a slight talent for driving." Xia Yu said excitedly, as if nothing had happened. "And I don't have to worry about traffic violations. I've wanted to do this for a long time."

"No, please!" I panicked. "If you do anything too outrageous, the government will investigate."

"Yeah, I was just saying, don't worry."

Don't worry, XIG won't call me in for a talk, will they?

What I feared most came to pass; my dream communicator rang.