Ultraman: I am really just a human.

Chapter 274 The Consortium's Envoy

"What a silly girl, helping an outsider."

As Sonozaki Ryubei stepped out of the restaurant, the golden memory in her hand was activated and automatically flew into the driver.

"TERROR!" Fear.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

A blue-black wave instantly spread, bringing Sonozaki Ryubei, transformed into a boss hybrid, to the top of Sonozaki Saeko and the doctor.

The whole world seemed to be dissolving, with blue liquid converging on the two fleeing figures in an erosive manner.

"If we run into them, we're doomed!"

Knowing how terrifying her father was, Sonozaki Saeko gritted her teeth, quickly activated the forbidden memory, transformed, and flew away with the doctor through the only opening.

"Walk!"

"What is this thing?" Fang Bat II flapped its wings blankly. "It feels a bit scary."

"The power of fear memories belongs to the category of mental interference."

Natsukawa witnessed Sonozaki Ryubei activating her ability from outside the courtyard.

Perhaps because of his daughter, he only made a show of force and did not attack, and then quickly disappeared.

"Aren't you scared?"

Shotaro Zuo cowered in fear within his consciousness space, his gaze unfocused, and he gradually became incoherent.

"That's the feeling, I can't help but shudder. The Sonozaki family is definitely the root of everything... Let's go, we need to..."

"Calm down."

Natsukawa scanned the now peaceful Sonozaki family mansion through the fence.

"Those who see this power will experience mental disturbance, resulting in psychological suggestion; it is not actually dangerous."

"But I can't control myself right now," Shotaro said, panting heavily with his arms crossed. "Is the mental interference really that severe?"

"Fearful memories can amplify the target's feelings of fear; just don't overthink it and everything will be fine."

"Not having random thoughts...it's simply impossible..."

"Believe in yourself, Shotaro."

Xia Chuan raised a finger, using his mental power to isolate himself from mental interference while preparing to temporarily withdraw from consciousness.

"As long as you believe, you can become very strong on your own."

"Are you...leaving?"

Shotaro suddenly panicked, and for a moment he even forgot his fear.

Although it was only a short day, two battles, and I hadn't even met him, I don't know why, but the sudden separation made me feel empty.

This temporary partner was truly unforgettable.

That feeling of peace was something I hadn't experienced in a long time since my former master, Uncle Narumi, was murdered.

It's as if you can see a giant with a solid back.

Not only did it pull him out of the abyss of aging, but it also saved the city of Wind by destroying the giant Quetzalcoatl in a critical moment.

He could clearly sense the monster's strength. Although it was easily defeated, its strength was actually far greater than that of a small Quetzalcoatlus.

"Whoosh!"

Xia Chuan's consciousness faded, but the expected white space did not appear. When he opened his eyes, he was already in a luxurious bedroom.

Returning directly to the body?

Well, it seems there's no other choice at all.

Xia Chuan sat up abruptly, quickly checked his body, and then re-activated his senses to access the Earth Library.

The database connection has not been broken, but the matching rate is less than 50%.

Access is only granted if 50% is reached, while accessing information requires 100%.

As the relevant data entered his mind, Xia Chuan walked to the window, parted the curtains, and looked at Zuo Xiangtaro, who was leaning against the railing with his head down.

The medium appears to be Shotaro Hidari.

For some reason, this protagonist became the key to his connection to the Earth Library.

Logically, it should at least be another protagonist, Philip.

Both are main characters, but Shotaro Hidari seems to be just there to fill a role, often appearing as a younger brother who needs to be taken care of.

He was initially forced into becoming W, a half-baked talent who had to take on the responsibility after his mentor's death.

"Are you crying?" Fang Bat II hovered in mid-air, looking at Shotaro, who was sniffling and sobbing, with suspicion.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I didn't cry."

Shotaro wiped his eyes and looked back at the gate of Sonozaki's mansion.

"Shouldn't Kaminari's body be inside? Let's find a way to rescue him..."

"Kaminari went back?" The second Fang Bat belatedly realized, and no longer paying attention to Shotaro, he flapped his wings at high speed and flew back to the mansion villa.

……

Sonozaki's Restaurant.

A new afternoon tea, or rather, a real mealtime, has arrived, with delicacies from top pastry chefs around the world being served one after another.

Akiko Narumi kept her head down the whole time, not daring to look at him even once.

Fortunately, because of her eldest daughter's and the doctor's betrayal, Sonozaki Ryubei has no time to worry about her.

"Father."

Sonozaki Wakana absentmindedly took a bite of her dessert, her gaze lingering on the seat where her older sister, Saeko, had originally been sitting.

It started as a family of five, but now even the older sister is gone.

"It's just the two of us left to eat..."

"This is not the time for sentimentality, Wakana. From now on, you will be in charge of our museum," Ryubei Sonozaki said expressionlessly. "Didn't you want to marry the envoy? Now is your best chance."

"But Father, my sister used to manage things, I..."

Sonozaki Wakana bit her lower lip in embarrassment.

Her dream is to become the most outstanding idol artist.

Although her older sister only talked to her about this when she was alive, she never really exposed her to the dark side of the museum.

"Haha, speaking of envoys, the envoy has just arrived."

Sonozaki Ryubei suddenly stood up with a smile and turned to greet Natsukawa, who was coming down from the second floor.

A white suit and slicked-back hair—typical attire for Conglomerate X.

"You slept for a long time, but the person in charge of the investment should be Mr. Jia Tou from your company. May I ask how the messenger should be addressed?"

Sonozaki Ryubei smiled kindly, narrowing his eyes to sense the unknown threatening aura emanating from Natsukawa, while secretly clenching his Fear Memory.

Although he had heard that an envoy would be coming, Xia Chuan's appearance still puzzled him.

"I'm Shinji Kaminaga, not the investment manager. If I had to say, I'd say I'm an investigator." Natsukawa walked down the stairs step by step.

He now represents Foundation X in this world, making him far more powerful than the Foundation X envoy in the dungeon.

"investigation?"

Ryubei Sonozaki's expression changed slightly, but she continued to speak with a smile.

"What exactly is Conglomerate X worried about? Our plan is progressing smoothly and is about to enter the final stage. There's nothing to investigate, is there?"

"Final stage?"

"I've changed the person in charge; now everything is handled by the person I trust most."

Ryubei Sonozaki walked up behind his second daughter, Wakana.

"If Cai is truly talented, she will definitely surprise your company."

"Father……"

Sonozaki Wakana nervously clutched the hem of her clothes, and even dared not look Natsukawa in the eye.

At this moment, Akiko Narumi, who was hiding in the shadows, also clearly saw Natsukawa. After hearing the conversation, she couldn't help but widen her eyes, and her mouth once again turned into an "O" shape like a hen.

"How come I have no idea? He's Shinji Kaminaga? He seems to be a very important person..."

A flustered Akiko Narumi didn't even bother to take notes, and hurriedly retreated into the kitchen, preparing to leave through the back door.

"We need to inform Shotaro and the others quickly!"

"Mick!"

Sonozaki Ryubei coldly put a belt on the pet cat.

"A mouse has gotten into the house. Go and catch it."

"Ignore her," Xia Chuan said, sitting down at the table and stopping the bristling fat cat. "Let's continue with the desserts."

(End of this chapter)