We asked you to make tokusatsu films, and you actually became Ultraman?

"There is a story that is often passed down among old fishermen: the gentlest miracle on the vast sea is never the constant calm, but the song that suddenly appears when one is lost."

If a ship happens to encounter a strange sea fog, the compass will lose its aim, and the sea and sky will merge into a chaotic white expanse, making it impossible for even the most experienced sailors to discern directions.

At this time, as long as the people on the ship calm down and sincerely pray to the sea god for protection while facing the surging sea, a miraculous scene will quietly appear before long.

The originally scattered sea fog will suddenly become thick, like torn clouds gently enveloping the entire ship. The sound of the waves will gradually subside, and the world will be so quiet that only the soft sound of the ship's hull brushing against the water can be heard.

Just then, a wisp of song will drift from the depths of the fog.

The singing was neither bright nor flamboyant; it was like the gentle tide washing over fine sand, or the soft murmur of the evening breeze brushing against the rocks, carrying a salty warmth, drifting leisurely along the sea breeze.

The melody is indescribable, and the sound is hard to discern, but those who hear it feel a sense of calm, and all their fear and anxiety quietly dissipate with the song.

At this point, an experienced captain would give the order to steady the rudder and simply sail forward in the direction of the song.

The boat sailed through the thick fog, and nothing could be seen around it. Only the singing voice led the way, neither too close nor too far, neither too fast nor too slow, gentle yet resolute.

As the singing gradually fades, the sea fog that shrouded the ship slowly dissipates. When the fog clears and visibility becomes completely clear, the people on board are always surprised and delighted to discover—

The ship had already safely sailed out of the fog, and the familiar coastline was not far ahead!

Generations of seafarers have believed in this legend. They say it's not the seductive chanting of sea monsters, but the gentle guidance of the sea god hidden in the mist, showing every lost traveler the way home...

The city at night has shed the hustle and bustle of the day, and the whole street is so quiet that only the streetlights stand silently.

After experiencing the Ultra Ten Brothers, Yun Yu finally had a week of peace and leisure. His long-tense nerves were finally able to relax, and he returned to the mundane life of a convenience store night shift worker.

The shop was unusually quiet with few customers tonight.

Yun Yu had just finished organizing all the shelves in the store and made sure the goods were arranged neatly. He seemed to be standing in front of the cashier, lost in thought, but in reality, he was secretly looking at the small website in his mind.

  

Just then, the convenience store's automatic door made a soft "ding," breaking the silence inside.

Su Mo pushed open the door and walked in.

After working overtime during the day, it has become her routine to have a cup of coffee at Sticky Note in the evening. She has a hint of fatigue in her eyes, but she remains calm and clear-headed.

When Yunyu saw a regular customer arrive, she didn't say much, but simply made him a cup of iced coffee as usual.

Su Mo took the coffee, took a small sip, and then began to slowly recount the long-standing legend of the sea god.

After Su Mo finished telling the whole story at a leisurely pace, Yun Yu slowly came back to her senses, a faint sense of emotion in her eyes:

"It's a beautiful story, a bit like the fairy tales I heard when I was a child." But after her initial remark, Yunyu asked with a hint of confusion, "But aren't you a reporter? Why are you suddenly investigating some local legends?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo remained calm, her tone carrying an air of matter-of-fact:

"It's because I've been investigating some things lately, and I happened to come across this beautiful legend. I remember you like things that are like paranormal events, so I thought you might be interested."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Yun Yu, her tone casually teasing, "What's wrong? You're not interested in this kind of thing anymore?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Yu laughed awkwardly twice, then waved her hand to explain, "Haha, you know, I like the weird kind, not the beautiful kind."

After saying that, he immediately changed the subject, asking, "So what are you investigating?"

As usual, Su Mo didn't pay attention to Yun Yu's attempt to change the subject. Or perhaps she did care, but she preferred to find the answer in her own way rather than asking questions like a child.

She composed herself, her tone becoming serious, and slowly revealed the purpose of her trip:

"Yes, recently, in a village called Shawei Village by the sea, a large number of elderly people have inexplicably contracted a strange disease. I'm going to go there to investigate this matter."

Upon hearing these words, Yun Yu's relaxed movements abruptly stopped, and she instantly became alert.

After what happened with the Silver Dragon King, he really dared not underestimate these so-called rumors.

"A strange illness? What are the symptoms that are making such a fuss?"

"At first, I felt dizzy, weak, and had no energy at all," Su Mo said earnestly. "At first, everyone in the village thought it was just an old person feeling unwell due to the changing seasons, and no one took it seriously."

"But not long after, many villagers began to develop large red rashes, and some of the more severe cases even developed ulcers."

The villagers visited several hospitals and underwent a full range of examinations, but the specific cause of their illness remained elusive. All their medical records were normal, and the root cause of their illness could not be found.

As Su Mo spoke, she took out her phone from her bag, opened the photos she had taken in the village, and handed them to Yun Yu.

The nearshore waters in the photo look strangely eerie; the water, which should be clear, has a dark, grayish-blue hue, and a layer of fine, eerie silver-gray foam floats on the shore.

The vegetation along the beach was withered and lifeless, and the entire nearshore area exuded a strange, deathly atmosphere.

"The village was thrown into a panic, and rumors were flying everywhere," Su Mo said helplessly.

"Since no one could find the cause of the illness or the source of the problem, they could only attribute it to ghosts and gods. They spread rumors that the villagers had angered the sea god and incurred divine punishment. That's why they told me the legend of the sea god that I just heard."

At this point, Su Mo maintained her rationality and composure as a reporter, slowly stating her judgment: "Although the villagers are superstitious about the sea god's punishment, I personally believe that it is the long-term illegal discharge of pollutants by surrounding factories that has caused marine pollution and led to the villagers' chronic poisoning."

After Su Mo finished speaking, Yun Yu frowned slightly, deep in thought, but Su Mo's words directly interrupted her thoughts:

"Do you want to come with me tomorrow?"

"Huh?" Yun Yu was stunned for a moment, then pointed to herself, clearly not expecting that she would suddenly invite her to come along.

He was wondering if this might be a monster, and was hesitating whether to investigate it alone during the day, when Su Mo invited him directly.

"Aren't you very interested in these kinds of paranormal events?" Su Mo tapped her fingertip on her phone screen, which still displayed a photo of the sea near Shawei Village, her tone carrying a knowing smile.

"But this isn't a paranormal event, is it? You just said it was water pollution." Yun Yu was a little confused by her reasoning.

"No, no, no, this is a supernatural event, the so-called punishment from the sea god," Su Mo shook her head and said seriously.

Yun Yu looked at her silently for a few seconds, thinking that she couldn't possibly outmaneuver the office worker in front of her, so she simply cut to the chase: "Why do you want me to go?"

"I have a lot of things to bring, and it's exhausting for me to carry them all by myself. I'd like to find someone to help me." Su Mo stopped pretending and spoke frankly and openly.

"Two hundred." Yun Yu didn't beat around the bush and held up two fingers.

"One hundred?" Su Mo immediately chopped it in half, raising an eyebrow as she met his gaze.

"make a deal!"

Seeing Yun Yu nod in agreement without a word, Su Mo's lips twitched involuntarily. She wondered if she had quoted too high a price, when she could have lowered it further.

The opening legend was polished for a long time before it was finally written into a legend with a bit of a fairy tale feel.

After writing these two chapters, the book will have reached 300,000 words, and the author can no longer compete on the new book charts. The current ranking is fifth, which is an unexpected achievement, and the score has reached 9.3 points!

Many readers have also asked me where to see the bestseller lists. The new book list and the old book list can only be viewed on a computer. If you're looking for something to read, you can try looking for it there.

Finally, thank you all for your support! Ciallo～(∠・ω＜ )⌒☆】