Ultraman: I am really just a human.

Chapter 177, Second Playthrough

a few days later.

The new dungeon portal opened in Shibuya, and after the alliance announced it, knights from all walks of life gathered once again.

This time, the number of participants has increased significantly, with all of Xia Chuan's returning former students present.

However, according to the information released by the alliance, only 10 people can enter at a time.

To qualify as a participant, one must be at least a level 3 knight.

To address this, the alliance added a fusion coefficient detection device, making it virtually impossible for anyone to take advantage of the situation.

Xia Chuan followed the students in line to enter the venue and saw many familiar faces from the last "faiz" instance, but the girl named Konan and Kondo Isami did not come.

It's a bit of a pity.

He actually really wanted to team up with a girl.

In the context of "Detective Conan," the other person would be the catalyst for events, essentially possessing the aura of a death god elementary school student.

What might be a jinx to others is a treasure to him, saving him a lot of time and eliminating the worry of making a wasted trip.

Even he didn't know what he would become in the second playthrough of the Kabuto dungeon.

"Beep, Level 5 Knight, Extreme Fox."

As Natsukawa, wearing the Extreme Fox Driver, passed the detector, the riders on site all turned around.

"A level 5 knight?"

"Shinji Kaminari?"

"You're actually a level 5 knight?"

Not only the other knights, but also several veteran students were completely taken aback.

With RX's return, it's no longer a secret that Level 5 Knights will enter the Knight World.

Xia Chuan became the first Level 5 Knight to officially appear in this world.

Although he is just a Desire-type knight who has never been very famous, a level 5 knight is still a level 5 knight. No matter how ordinary the knight system is, it will always have some special features when it reaches its peak.

Furthermore, the Desire type isn't actually weak; it just requires powerful items and equipment to manifest its full potential.

Several level 4 knights looked puzzled.

I felt both jealous and sympathetic.

Xia Chuan is in no condition to obtain powerful equipment.

"Mentor Shenyong?"

Murai Ryota and the others exchanged glances, not feeling jealous, but rather finding it quite difficult to understand.

Xia Chuan had only had the Extreme Fox System for a short time and had only fought a few battles, yet he suddenly became a Level 5 Knight, which always felt like a dream.

Sakurai Keikazu's expression was the strangest.

He, who also possesses the Desire Rider system, is in a rather awkward position. He has been a Kamen Rider for almost two years, and he has only barely become a Level 3 Rider.

"Why are you looking at me?" Sakurai Keikazu shrank behind the crowd. "Not everyone can be like Instructor Kaminaga! Besides, Instructor Kaminaga participated in the dungeon last time, and he did something, too. The dungeon is a training exercise."

Oogami Takumi hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Only he knew that Xia Chuan hadn't really transformed into the Extreme Fox in the previous instance timeline; he had earned his points through another Faiz system.

However, Faiz's matter needs to be kept secret, so any misunderstandings will remain misunderstandings.

Thinking of Faiz, who was transformed by Natsukawa, Onoue Takumi's doubts deepened.

Could Faiz also be level 5?

"Mentor, you..."

"There's nothing strange about it; it might just suit me better."

Xia Chuan walked through the gate normally.

Just then, a commotion broke out behind them, and a middle-aged man in a white jacket entered the scene surrounded by motorcycles, drawing all the riders' attention.

"It's a Level 6 Knight RX!"

"Mr. Kotaro!"

"Is he RX?"

"Only three years have passed in this world, but I heard that he was trapped in the Knight World for nearly ten years and only managed to clear the game after completing two salvation missions."

Xia Chuan followed the students and looked at the bustling crowd. The first thing he saw was the figure of a handsome middle-aged man with a resolute face.

An older version of Kotaro Minami.

Although he has consistently refused interviews and rarely attends events these past few days, his name has spread far and wide, and he is hailed as the second hero after Ultraman and a leading figure of the Knight Era.

The first level 6 knight is indeed a significant figure.

Although some people said that the other knights on the list might also be level 6, it did not cause much of a stir.

Compared to the other mysterious knights on the list, Kotaro Minami is a real and tangible figure, making him undoubtedly more suitable as a new source of spiritual support.

"Mr. Kotaro, are you also joining this dungeon exploration?"

How can I become a Level 6 Knight?

"Mr. Kotaro..."

Natsukawa watched as Minami Kotaro dealt with the reporters, as if he had returned to 5 years ago.

At that time, he had just transmigrated and was also adored because of his identity as a savior.

"Make way."

Minami Kotaro parted the crowd and finally entered the cordoned-off area. Without passing through the gate, he went straight to the knights.

Unlike the others, Kotaro Minami was a specially invited knight by the League, automatically occupying a spot.

"senior."

Upon seeing Natsukawa, Minami Kotaro's eyes lit up slightly. Surrounded by knights, he smiled and nodded in greeting before turning his gaze to the students beside Natsukawa.

"I've watched the Knights Academy's matches. Would you like to join my team?"

Compared to other knights whose backgrounds were unclear, these new recruits trained by Xia Chuan were undoubtedly more reliable.

Those chosen by Ultraman can produce students who are trustworthy.

"A level 6 knight team?" Murai Ryota and the others were quite interested. "Is it really possible?"

Continuing in the patrol team won't lead to any progress, so joining a team is undoubtedly the best option, not to mention a level 6 team.

"Of course," Minami Kotaro said confidently. "Level 3 knights are not your limit. Becoming level 4 or 5 knights is only a matter of time."

"tutor……"

Several students turned their gazes toward Xia Chuan.

"You decide for yourselves," Xia Chuan shook his head slightly. "Your term is about to expire, and you need to make your own judgments about what to do next, whether it's joining a team or pursuing other developments."

Whether he offered advice or not, the trainees already had their own ideas.

"I'll pass." Fujiwara Saiji was also tempted, but in the end he sighed and didn't agree.

In the past, he certainly wouldn't have missed it.

But now, the changes in the Fujiwara Group have left him powerless to do anything about it.

Fujiwara Saiji's gaze fell upon the dungeon entrance.

We couldn't find any clues with our father, and with our brother...

This time, not only RX appeared on the list, but Kabuto also appeared.

It's hard not to think of your brother at times like this.

The older brother has likely become a level 5 or even level 6 knight.

"What's wrong?" Natsukawa pressed down on the absent-minded Fujiwara Saiji's shoulder. "Still thinking about things at home?"

"Mentor, actually I..."

Fujiwara Saiji was in a low mood.

"The Alliance told me that my father and brother are both Zerg mimics, and that I have been given orders to eliminate them in order to inherit the Fujiwara Foundation. But how can I do that? Suddenly they say they are Zerg..."

Natsukawa patted Fujiwara Saiji's shoulder lightly without saying anything more.

Although he didn't have a very good impression of Fujiwara no Daiichi, he wouldn't make a hasty judgment before understanding the specifics.

The first list of explorers was quickly finalized.

In addition to RX Kotaro Minami, Natsukawa, a Level 5 Knight, was also selected.

In addition, there was a group of level 4 knights. There were not many spots for level 3 knights, and only Fujiwara Saiji among the trainees qualified.

"Um?"

Xia Chuan glanced at the surveillance camera out of the corner of his eye and vaguely sensed some murderous intent, but it quickly disappeared without a trace.

This is really troublesome.

Bringing the identity of "Extreme Fox" to the forefront seems to have improved the situation considerably, but the inherent threats have not diminished.

However, as he continues to evolve, he will eventually be able to become Ultraman again, and then these hostile attitudes will no longer be a threat.

(End of this chapter)