Special effects: Starting with Ultraman Tiga

2008, mid-September.

More than three months have passed since the Naga incident ended.

For more than three months, although the Earth appeared peaceful and calm on the surface, undercurrents were actually surging.

On the internet, some strange, seemingly irrational, statements have appeared out of nowhere.

Some say the extinction of humanity is inevitable, while others say the monster disaster is a conspiracy by the TPC and that the monsters don't even exist.

But what's most outrageous is that this kind of statement, which seems extremely foolish to normal people, actually has many supporters.

As a result, an organization called "Angel Welcome Society" has emerged online.

This organization neither engages in political activities nor religious activities.

They simply used video websites as a base to resolutely spread rumors such as "Earth was attacked because of Ultraman Tiga".

They even listed various pieces of evidence to prove this claim.

Such remarks have garnered support from many people.

Despite TPC's efforts to refute the rumors, the results have been minimal.

……

TPC Headquarters, Personal Research Institute.

"Angel Welcome Party..."

Shen Yun watched the video on the website, in which a woman dressed as a witch was promoting the idea that "Tiga is a demon," and narrowed his eyes slightly: "After so long, these rats are finally starting to show their faces."

Shen Yun turned to Karen and asked, "Karen, can you find the address and members of this Angel Welcome Society?"

"Yes, that's fine." Karen nodded.

"Thank you for your help."

In this era of transparent online information, as long as you live in this society, you will inevitably leave behind various traces.

Personal information can be easily accessed even when it's thousands of miles away.

Not to mention organizations like the Angels' Welcome Society that are active online.

It is very easy to find out where the organization is located, how many members it has, and who those members are.

In addition, every city in the world of Ultraman Tiga has a metropolitan security system.

Everyone's information and ID are recorded in the metropolitan security system.

TPC has the right to access information about any resident within the metropolitan security system.

Karen quickly found the address of the Angels' Welcome Society and the list of its members.

"There are quite a few people here." Shen Yun flipped through the list of organization members that Karen had found.

This seemingly absurd angel welcome party actually attracted quite a few people.

It's unclear whether these people have been misled or, in other words, brainwashed by the Kirieloids...

Influencing human thought is not difficult for the Kirieloids, given their abilities.

Isn't this how the demons in religions bewitch humanity?

I just don't know how many people in this organization are actually Kirieloids.

Shen Yun had read the videos and articles posted by the witch.

Well, the Kirieloids' methods aren't very sophisticated; they're still using the old religious methods.

The Angel Welcome Society claims that "Earth was attacked because of Ultraman Tiga," and then says that angels from religion will descend to save the world, and that angels will destroy demons and sweep away all evil.

At that time, the blind will regain their sight, the disabled will be able to stand and walk, and the dead will return.

There will be no poverty or disease in the world.

The method may be old, but it works.

Aren't these people who joined the Angels' Welcome Society drawn here by attraction?

Moreover, the witch who posts various videos, articles, and messages online is merely a public relations person within this organization.

The organization is operated and led by someone else.

Shen Yun flipped through the information on the organization's operators and leaders, based on the information within the metropolitan security system.

These people all ceased to have any vital functions in recent years.

"They're all Kirieloids after all!"

"Should we arrest all of these people?" Karen asked.

"It's not the right time yet," Shen Yun shook his head.

Even if we were to take action, we would have to wait until the so-called angel appeared before we could begin.

"However, it's a pity..." Shen Yun said with a hint of regret.

If these Kirielods had come out any later, they would have experienced the power of the Mechagoran.

The mechanical Golza project is still a little behind schedule and is expected to be completed in October.

It's such a pity.

After a moment of regret, Shen Yun took the list, got up, left the research institute, and headed to the command room.

Although there's no rush to close the net, these people's movements still need to be monitored.

On his way to the command room, Shen Yun encountered Zong Fang, who was holding a letter and had a dark expression on his face.

"Vice Captain Zongfang, what's wrong? You look so pale?" Shen Yun stepped forward and asked.

"It's nothing, just that those two rascals, Daigo and Horii, went to Ridoma City to investigate anomalies and somehow fired a laser, damaging the GG board. Now the GG company has sent a letter to TPC demanding compensation." Munakata said angrily, pointing to the letter of compensation in his hand.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yun recalled the relevant plot.

The monster that appears in this episode seems to be a monster that feeds on car exhaust, along with a group of mischievous children.

As for the plot...

He barely remembers it anymore.

As for the plot...

He barely remembers it anymore.

However, Shen Yun did not come to Zong Fang to chat.

Shen Yun handed a list to Zong Fang and said, "Vice Captain Zong Fang, this is the list of members of the Angelic Welcome Society and their address. Please send someone to monitor these people. They are likely all Kirieloids."

"Kirieloids?" Zong Fang's expression turned serious as he took the list and addresses from Shen Yun and began to browse through them.

"By the way, it's best to take turns monitoring them, so as not to alert them," Shen Yun instructed.

"Understood." Zong Fang replied solemnly.

Shen Yun nodded slightly, bid farewell to Zong Fang, and went to the hangar to continue assisting the technical department in building the mechanical Golza.

A few days later, it was Friday, September 19th.

On this day, on a video website, Keiko Onuma, a public relations representative for the Angels' Welcome Party, suddenly posted a prophecy online.

The prophecy video is very short, lasting less than 10 seconds.

In the video, Keiko Onuma, wearing a linen-colored cloak, interlaces her fingers in a prayer gesture.

"An angel is about to descend. He will reveal His majestic form to mortals over the metropolis at 3 p.m. on Sunday."

The Angels' Welcome Society has many supporters online, and Keiko Onuma's sudden prophecy has sparked a great deal of discussion online.

In modern society, young people rarely believe in these mystical things.

However, even though they didn't believe it, they still came to join in the fun.

After all, it's human nature to join in the fun.

The Kirieloids don't care what others think.

In any case, as long as they stir up controversy and get people involved in the discussion, their goal is achieved.

"Prophecy..." Shen Yun looked at the prophecy video released by the Angels' Welcome Society, his expression subtle.

The Kirieloids are really keeping up with the times.

The Kirieloids have really figured out how to use the internet.

Meanwhile, Zong Fang, who had also been paying close attention to the Angels' Welcome Ceremony, immediately contacted Shen Yun.

"Doctor, should we deploy the hunter team?"

The address of the Angelic Welcome Party and the whereabouts of those suspected to be Kirieloids have been taken over by the TPC.

Both real people and surveillance cameras are conducting dual surveillance.

In order not to alert the target, the monitors are rotated periodically to avoid detection by the monitored party.

"Let's wait a bit longer, until the angels appear before we act," Shen Yun shook his head and replied.

The Kirieloids have already stirred up the topic online, so once the angel appears and thousands of people witness its arrival, the topic of the angel's descent will inevitably overshadow all other topics.

The Angel Welcome Party, which foretold the descent of angels, will surely attract even more attention.

At this point, all the Kirieloids need to do is to widely publicize the Angel Welcome Ceremony, the purpose of welcoming the angels' descent, and the benefits that come with it, and then create some artificial real-life examples.

For example, things like restoring sight to the blind, restoring normalcy to the disabled, or bringing the dead back to life.

At that time, many people will surely be attracted by the angels and make a special trip to see them.

Since it's free, I might as well believe it a little.

In this way, the Kirieloids can brainwash the onlookers using special electromagnetic waves, and they can gain a large number of followers effortlessly.

These are all classic internet tricks.

However, this approach is quite novel at this point in time.

It can only be said that the Kirieloids have figured out how to use the Internet.

Therefore, we must be vigilant against telecom and mobile phone fraud.

"Waiting for the angel to appear? I understand." Munakata nodded and then hung up the communication.

Shen Yun put away the PDI and focused his attention on the mechanical Golza.

……

The angels welcomed them inside.

Keiko Onuma looked at the topic sparked by her video, a slight smile playing on her lips. She chuckled and said, "I have to admit, the internet that humans created is truly a wonderful thing. It allows us to manipulate human emotions so easily."

The Kirieloids are spiritual beings; for them, developing technology is meaningless.

"Are those lucky ones who will receive the blessings of the angels all ready?" Keiko Onuma asked the prophet.

"Everything is ready. But are you sure this will work?" Mitsuo Itabashi asked.

"Of course. Humans are weak, selfish, and foolish. When they see tangible benefits, they will flock to them like swarms of bees." Keiko Onuma revealed a slightly contemptuous smile.

She spends most of her time on the internet and her understanding of humanity is arguably deeper than that of any Kirieloid.

His understanding of the Internet is also deeper than that of the average person.

However, if the Kirieloids knew that in some other world there was a group of people who compiled historical records and used online trolls to whitewash history, they would definitely give a thumbs up and say: We Kirieloids need talents like you.

……

Two days later.

October 9th, Sunday.

On this day, which is filled with a strong religious atmosphere, there are many onlookers.

After two days of development, the topic of the angel's arrival has remained highly popular.

Such a topic naturally attracted many onlookers.

As for why the angels descended at 3 p.m., there are many different opinions online.

However, the idea that the number 3 symbolizes the Trinity, a perfect whole, is more prevalent.

Time slowly ticked down to 3 p.m.

A huge image suddenly appeared in the sky above the metropolis.

His face was indistinct, but his body was pure white, and he had a pair of pure white wings on his back.

He was facing away from the sun, and the sun's golden rays shone on him, making him shine brightly and extremely dazzling.

The angel's enormous form floated in mid-air, visible to the citizens of the metropolis who looked up.

"Oh...an angel! An angel has really appeared!"

"She really is an angel!"

"Angel! So beautiful!"

The crowd erupted in cheers, with many shouting "angel!" and some elderly people even kneeling in devout worship.

The angel's arms were outstretched as if to embrace humanity, and pure white light shone down upon him, making him appear even more holy.

Shen Yun and Karen mingled in the crowd, looking up at the angels that appeared in the sky.

"Playing tricks." Shen Yun curled his lip, then turned to look at Karen and asked, "Karen, can you see this angel?"

"I can see it." Karen looked up at the angel that appeared in the sky and nodded vigorously.

She was also somewhat surprised by this.

"The Kirieloids really came prepared." Shen Yun looked around and saw many onlookers taking photos and videos with their phones.

However, the angel's figure did not last long; after a while, it suddenly disappeared.

"Disappeared..." Shen Yun observed the expressions of the surrounding citizens.

These citizens appeared calm and composed, their faces beaming with excitement.

There seemed to be nothing unusual.

The minds of these citizens did not seem to be disturbed.

"I'm healed? I can really see again?!"

At the scene, a blind girl took off her glasses with great surprise, her expression filled with joy.

" "Thank you, angels. This is all thanks to the angels."

Beside her stood an elderly man, his expression filled with emotion, pulling the blind girl to kneel and worship the angel.

"..." Shen Yun looked at this scene with a complicated expression.

"Let's go."

Shen Yun left the scene with Karen.

Next, if things go as expected, the Kirieloids will begin to exert their strength.

Although the angel's appearance was brief, it gave people enough time to take photos or videos.

Upon seeing the angel disappear, these onlookers immediately began sharing what they had seen and heard online.

It can be said that the vast majority of people in the Metropolis saw the appearance of this angel.

If one person sees an angel, it might be a hallucination; if a group of people see an angel, it might be a collective hallucination. But for everyone in the metropolis to see an angel is something that cannot be explained by hallucination at all.

The arrival of angels quickly became the hottest topic on the internet.

At this time, short essays also appeared online, recounting what happened after seeing angels that day.

Some were paralyzed, but after seeing the angel, they recovered.

Some people were in car accidents and had already been given death notices, but they prayed to angels and ended up coming back to life.

There have even been cases of people who died long ago reappearing with their families.

But as the angels disappeared, the resurrected family members also vanished.

Such cases suddenly emerged in large numbers.

However, most people didn't believe it at first, but as more and more people appeared, thanking the angels and the angel welcoming ceremony, it became impossible for people not to believe it.

This has also brought the online organization Angels Welcome to the attention of many people.

Shen Yun looked at the short essays and videos on blogs and video websites, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

"The Kirieloids have figured out how to use the internet."

Let go of that Gardevoir and say: Read this book!