Special effects: Starting with Ultraman Tiga

"Commander, let's retreat for now."

"clear."

After giving the order to retreat, Megumi turned to Norizumi and said, "Norizumi, transfer the image of the monster to the main screen."

"Yes." Ye Rui immediately started typing on the keyboard, and Zoga's three-sided image appeared on the main screen.

As Izayoi looked at the image on the main screen, her gaze couldn't help but fall on the neck and chest area.

The monster's neck and chest are covered with cement-colored perforated armor, similar to Golza, Melba, and Garula.

Clearly, this monster is also an ancient monster.

"Tch~"

The automatic door to the command room suddenly opened, and Ze Jing and Shen Yun walked into the command room together.

Sawai entered the command room and went straight to the point, asking, "Captain Kijima, how's the situation?"

"The monster flew into the ionosphere, and we can no longer pursue it," Megumi replied.

"It's too fast; the Victory Swallow can't catch up with it at all."

"Pull up satellite images of Melbourne," Sawai said.

"Yes!" Ye Rui responded and immediately pulled up the satellite imagery of Melbourne.

The raging fire burned on the ruins, and the entire city had been reduced to scorched earth.

Seeing the city completely reduced to ruins, Sawai felt a sense of relief.

"Fortunately, residents in Melbourne have already taken refuge in underground shelters; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

In just over ten minutes, a bustling city was destroyed like this.

If the people had not been evacuated in advance, very few would have survived the monster's attack.

"We must not allow this monster to enter the Japanese mainland; we must shoot it down into the sea."

After finishing speaking, Sawai turned to Shen Yun beside her and asked, "Doctor, can Mecha Golza stop this monster?"

"I'm afraid that won't work." Shen Yun walked to the command table, pulled up the images of the monster captured by Flying Swallow No. 1, and explained, "This monster is flying too fast. Its speed is at least Mach 8 or higher. With the speed of the mechanical Golza, it simply can't catch up with this monster."

Although MechGolza is equipped with Magus-powered propulsion components, it is not suitable for long-distance flight at all.

Moreover, even if flight components are added to the mechanical Golza, its flight speed is still difficult to increase.

After all, the mechanical Golza lacked fluid dynamics design; it was simply a matter of sheer force causing bricks to fly.

Given the speed of the mechanical Golza, trying to catch up with Zoga, whose atmospheric flight speed is over Mach 8.5, is simply wishful thinking.

"Mach 8 or higher? In that case, the only thing that can catch up with this monster is the Snow White," Horii said.

"However, there are other ways. As long as we can predict the monster's route, Mechanical Golza can snipe it from the ground," Shen Yun added.

"This method might work." Horii pondered for a moment after hearing this, and said, "Although this monster has insect-like wings, its appearance is more like that of a bird. Perhaps this monster has the same homing instinct as birds."

Shen Yun and Horii were discussing the battle plan, but Kijima Megumi seemed somewhat distracted.

"You look exhausted..." Sawai said with concern, noticing Megumi's slightly tired expression.

"No, I'm fine. It's just... I'd like to take my leave now." After saying her goodbye, Kijima Megumi left the command room first.

Kijima walked out of the command room and stood blankly in the corridor.

What exactly is this fluttering and unease in my heart?

Ever since seeing the underwater ruins called "Rruye", Megumi's heart has instinctively sounded a piercing alarm.

This is by no means unusual.

It's more than just a relic.

It concerns the very survival of humankind...

"Darkness..." Megumi rubbed her temples and walked towards her room.

As she reached the corner of the corridor, Megumi suddenly saw a long-haired woman wearing a gray robe.

She glanced back at Megumi, then quickly walked forward.

"Who is it?!" Megumi quickly chased after them.

"Stop right there! Did you hear me?!"

Kijima followed behind the woman. When they turned the corner, the woman in the gray robe suddenly stopped and turned her back to Kijima.

Megumi looked at the woman with a wary expression.

The woman in the gray robe slowly turned her head, revealing her true face to Megumi.

"What?!" Megumi looked at the woman in front of her in disbelief.

This woman has a face exactly like mine!

"Tell me, who are you?" Megumi asked, staring at the woman in front of her who had the exact same face as her.

Dressed in a gray robe, 'Megumi' lowered her eyes and said in an ethereal voice, "Zoga has recovered."

"The evil bird that burns the earth brings endless darkness and devours the land."

"An endless...darkness?" Megumi asked, puzzled.

"A messenger who brings terror, destruction, sorrow, and the destruction of everything." The gray-robed "Kiji Megumi" did not answer, but continued to recite the prophecy to herself.

"Is this something from the distant past, or a prophecy for the future? Commander of the Earth Defense Force," asked Megumi Kijima.

A white light shone from the woman's body, and she transformed back into You Lian's appearance.

She looked at Megumi and said, "I am just a program; I have no power to predict the future."

"But didn't you perish along with your race?"

Upon hearing this, You Lian's face showed a hint of sadness before she disappeared in a burst of light.

"The darkness of destruction is about to return," Megumi murmured to herself.

Shortly afterward, the Flying Swallow pursuit team that rescued Daigo returned to base.

Back at the base, Lina went straight to the control room of the hangar as soon as she got off the plane, watching the Snow White undergo maintenance.

"This Snow White is unable to be equipped with attack aircraft because it is equipped with components of the Magus power system. It is not suitable for combat," Dr. Yao said.

"Even so, it doesn't matter." Lina looked at Dr. Eight-Tail and said, "I just hope it can fly faster and higher, otherwise, it won't be able to beat that monster."

"I understand, but please don't be stubborn."

It will still take some time before the Snow White's overhaul is completed.

Lina, carrying her helmet, returned to the command center to attend the operations meeting.

"Lina!" Daigo found Lina and called out.

Lina suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"What's wrong?" Daigo walked up to Rena and asked, puzzled, "Why are you always avoiding me? Did I do something wrong?"

Lina turned her head and looked at Daigo with an expression that looked like she was about to cry.

"I..." Lina hesitated, but in the end she said nothing and ran away.

Command Room.

"I think the reason the monster appeared in the underwater ruins is that this is very likely its lair. This monster has a homing instinct, meaning it has the natural instinct to return to its nest. I wonder if that's related. I think it's necessary to thoroughly investigate this place," Horii explained the battle plan.

"I completely agree with Horii's opinion. Perhaps we can even find out the reason for the demise of the ancient civilization," Sawai said.

However, Megumi Kijima looked uneasy and did not answer.

Director Yoshioka suddenly interjected, "Let's take the Dolphin. Dealing with a monster is no problem for the Dolphin."

"Captain Megumi, what do you think?" Yoshioka looked at Megumi.

"I understand." Megumi nodded, then looked at Horii and Shinjo and instructed, "Horii, Shinjo, you two will take the Dolphin 202 to the underwater ruins to conduct an investigation."

"clear!"

"Nori, pilot the mechanical Golza and head towards the monster Zoga's return route to intercept it," Megumi said, turning to Nori.

"yes!"

"Commander, you will pilot the Flying Swallow II to provide assistance."

"clear."

After the order was given, Horii and Shinjo immediately went to the hangar where Dolphin 202 was located.

The other team members, on the other hand, waited for their turn.

Daigo returned to his room, plopped down on a chair, clasped his hands behind his head, and closed his eyes.

However, as soon as he closed his eyes, the nightmares he had were replaying in his mind.

Seeing Daigo's distressed expression as he fantasized, he realized that in the darkness, only Daigo was calling out all alone.

"This can't happen! Is destruction inevitable?! Why do I have to witness this?!"

"You Lian!!!"

"Daigo is both light and humanity. The answer lies within your own heart." Yuzare's voice echoed in the dark space.

Daigo suddenly woke up with a start.

Just then, the communication line transmission terminal in the room also started ringing.

Daigo quickly connected the call, and the faces of Megumi and Sawai appeared on the computer screen.

"The monster Zoga has appeared. Commander and Lina are preparing to depart."

Upon hearing this, Daigo immediately got up and hurriedly ran towards the hangar.

On the launch deck, Snow White is waiting for takeoff.

Lina sat in the cabin of the Snow White, inspecting the various parts.

"The super-powerful spike missile can only be fired five times. Any more than that and it will be ineffective. Don't keep chasing it." Dr. Yamata said to Rena from the control room.

"Understood, please grant permission for the Snow White to depart!"

"Wait a minute!" Daigo entered the back seat of the cockpit.

"Sorry to bother you," Daigo said while fastening his seatbelt. "Lina, focus on driving. I'll take care of the shooting."

Lina pouted, but didn't say anything.

"Set off!"

The Snow White's engines started, and the entire fighter jet shot out from the launch layer of the TPC base like an arrow, heading towards the designated coordinates.

On the other hand, the Dolphin 202, launched by the TPC Transport Department near New Zealand waters in the South Pacific, has begun its submerged voyage.

Irihime reported the situation via radio.

"Leave Zoga to the vice-captain and the others to deal with."

"Ugh! What bad luck!" Shinjo complained.

"What's wrong? Do you hate being with me that much?" Horii glanced at Shinjo, speaking as he piloted the Dolphin into a submersible.

"That's not what I meant. Although I received piloting training on the Dolphin, I hate the sea," Shinjo explained.

"Huh? Weren't you born by the sea?"

"Yes, Mayumi and I were born in Okinawa. But we couldn't swim when we were little."

"No way..." Horii said with some surprise.

"But once, Mayumi almost drowned in the sea. I can't swim at the time, but I still desperately rushed into the sea." Shinjo's face showed a look of reminiscence.

"..."

"However, I did learn to swim after that, though only in a swimming pool. But I still don't really like the ocean."

"I see. That's why I yearn for the universe." Horii suddenly realized.

Over the Philippine Sea, Nozue's mechanical Golza and Munakata's Hyuga II were in position.

On the onboard screens of both MechGolza and Flying Swallow II, a predicted route for Zoga's advance was displayed.

"Zoga is expected to enter your firing range in 10 seconds. Be prepared." Shen Yun's voice came through the radio to the two of them.

"clear."

The transport compartment at the front of the Flying Swallow II slowly opened, revealing the Texas Unit inside.

The cannons on the shoulders of the mechanical Golza slowly rose and adjusted their angles.

Then, the mechanical Golza raised its arms, and the four multi-purpose launchers were also adjusted to the correct angle.

At the same time, the armor on Mech Golza's chest slowly opened, revealing the Magus Cannon hidden inside.

They had just finished getting ready when Zoga appeared in their field of vision.

Zoga flew at high speed, leaving a steam trail behind him.

"It's here!" Zongfang stared intently at the approaching red dot on the screen, and immediately exclaimed as soon as he saw it enter firing range:

"attack!"

Ye Rui immediately pressed the launch button.

The cannons all over Mecha Golza roared.

Golden ultrasonic beams, yellow Texas beams, crimson backpack cannons, and green spike cannons.

And, the seven-colored Magus Cannon fired from the chest of the mechanical Golza.

The barrage of firepower unleashed by the mechanical Golza instantly covered almost an entire area in the sky.

Meanwhile, Zoga, flying at top speed, crashed headfirst into the barrage of bullets.

Zoga dodged left and right amidst the barrage of bullets, the green spikes hitting it, constantly exploding into sparks, but they didn't hurt Zoga at all.

However, Zoga dodged all the beams of light that posed a great threat to him.

Upon seeing this, Ye Rui immediately activated the thrusters on the mechanical Golza, causing it to rotate.

The Magus Cannon, which was firing continuously, also began to move as the mechanical Golza rotated.

If Zoga hadn't reacted quickly, it would probably have been devoured by the Magus Cannon by now.

Even so, its abdomen was grazed by the edge of the Magus cannon, sparks flew from the cement-colored perforated armor, and green blood dripped from its abdomen.

Zoga glanced at the mechanical Golza with some apprehension, then immediately increased the flight altitude.

"Damn it!" Munakata cursed under his breath as he watched Zoga dodge almost all of his attacks.

However, upon seeing Zoga's injured abdomen and the reduced flight speed, Munakata's expression softened considerably.

"We can only leave it to Lina..."

Following Zoga, a white stripe is rapidly approaching.

It was none other than the Snow White, piloted by Lina.

"Magnus Power System, start!" Lina activated the Magus Power System.

The assembly of the thrusters emitted a dazzling light, and the speed of the snow-white machine instantly increased dramatically.

In the blink of an eye, the Snow White had already flown behind Zoga.

Zoga noticed the Snow White coming after them and fired a light blast.

However, Lina was completely focused at that moment. She avoided the monster's attack with minimal changes in trajectory without changing her expression, and locked onto Zoga within range.

"Now!"

"Understood!" Daigo launched the super spike missile.

A blue laser struck Zoga's body, sending sparks flying.

However, Zorga did not fall.

Its rock-like exterior is extremely tough, providing exceptional resistance to attacks.

Zorga attempted to ascend to evade further pursuit.

Meanwhile, the Snow White continued to climb at a 45-degree angle.

"Lina! The Snow White doesn't have the equipment to fly out of the atmosphere!" Daigo reminded him.

Lina did not respond.

Inside the command room, Yoshioka's face turned grim. He said, "This is too dangerous! Call her back!"

"Team Leader Lina, come back immediately!" Megumi kept calling out to Lina.

Lina remained unmoved and instead turned off the radio.

Outside the window, the sky gradually changed from ultramarine to pitch black.

Lina murmured to herself, "A little higher..."

Daigo was very confused by Rena's complete silence.

"What's wrong with you? Tell me!"

"Why, why didn't you tell me? Why do I have to bear it all alone? Does Ultraman have an obligation to take on the responsibility of protecting the Earth all by himself? Daigo, you've been fighting alone all this time. Don't you think that's unreasonable?" Rena's voice was already tinged with sobs.

Daigo knew exactly what Lina was saying, but...

This outburst of emotion makes absolutely no sense.

However, this is what Lina is thinking and what she wants to tell Daigo.

"Lina..."

"If I could, I would also want to become light... to become light and fly higher!"

The Snow White broke through the clouds and flew higher.

"This isn't an obligation. Because I'm human, I'm just doing what I can do. And I'm not fighting alone, am I?" Daigo gazed gently at Rena sitting in front of him.

"I can't turn back now. So, change..." Lina's voice gradually choked up.

These words were filled with the utmost understanding and tenderness towards Daigo.

Daigo took out the Spark Lens from his chest, looked at it in his hand, and said to Rena:

"You too can become light! You can!"

Lina closed her eyes, but even through her closed eyes, she could still feel the intense light emanating from behind her.

As the light faded from the cockpit, Lina couldn't help but look up at the window.

Ultraman Tiga is flying while holding the Snow White.

With a flash of the Tiga Crystal on Tiga's forehead, Tiga transformed into his aerial form, increasing his flight speed once again.

"Thank you." Lina looked up at Tiga's face.

Tiga seemed to hear what Rena said. He looked down at Rena and nodded slightly.

Then, Tiga's speed increased dramatically, closing in on Zoga.

Lina aimed her shot at the base of Zoga's wings!

"Bang!"

A blue laser beam struck Zoga's right wing precisely, sending up a burst of intense sparks. Zoga's right wing snapped off at the base on the spot.

After losing one of its wings, Zoga let out a mournful cry and struggled as it plummeted toward the ground.