Ultraman: I am really just a human.

Chapter 392 Absolute Destiny

"Click!"

Xia Chuan pulled off the lock seed and turned to face the locust swarm that was scattering in all directions amidst the light of the transformation being deactivated.

The next moment, all the locusts that blotted out the sky turned to ashes, revealing the Kamen Rider Kakuro form that had rushed in from behind to fight.

Jabu's combat power is neither particularly strong nor weak, relying entirely on Natsukawa's own abilities. However, due to possessing some characteristics of the Gold Fruit, his superpower enhancement even surpasses that of Ultimate Kuuga.

"Yuya?"

With a trembling voice, Kabuto stopped fighting and stared directly at Natsukawa, who had also dismounted and transformed.

"You're still alive, Yuya?"

Looking at Natsukawa wearing the Sengoku Driver in the afterglow of the sunset, Kuzuha Kota couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat, afraid that it was just his imagination.

Ever since he learned that the first alien he killed was actually his friend Yuya, he has been constantly blaming himself.

However, the past cannot be changed, and Yuya, who is still alive, can only be seen in dreams.

"Is this also a dream?"

"Kuzuha Kota!"

The cold-faced young man, Qu Wenjie, leaned against the broken wall on the street as he walked out of the pile of rubble.

With the threat of combat gone, the memories of the future have been completely integrated, and the cause and effect are clearly understood.

After giving Xia Chuan a deep look, Qu Wenjie turned his head away coldly.

"The past has been changed. We come from the past, or perhaps from different times in a parallel world. He may not be the Yuya you know..."

"Yuya is Yuya," Kōta Kazuha said excitedly. "I don't understand parallel worlds or different times. As long as Yuya is alive, that's all that matters."

"Hmph." Quwen Jiedou frowned and didn't say anything more.

He, possessing all the memories, knew it very well.

It's one thing for Yuya Kakui to become Gaim, but it's absolutely impossible for his combat power to be so exaggerated.

Are you kidding me?

How long has it taken him and Kuzuha Kota to grow to their current state? How many battles have they gone through?

Yuya Kakui, who had only just come into contact with the Forest of Heim, was able to instantly kill the Overlord Alien.

unless……

The pupils are dilated, as seen in the fundus of the eye.

Unless he was no longer the same person when he was devoured by the swarm of locusts.

However, it seems that nothing has changed.

"You guys better watch yourselves, the battle isn't over yet."

Xia Chuan put away the Black Apple seed and continued on to the Tower of the World Tree.

Since the protagonist, Kuzuha Kota, is still here, there's no need for him to keep an eye on this side.

Although following the protagonist generally increases the chances of completing the game, that's never his choice.

Not everyone who completes the game can become the master of the world.

Moreover, he had his own plans.

"clatter!"

The bottom floor of the World Tree Tower.

It seems that because protection was taken into account from the beginning of its construction, the missile bombardment did not have a significant impact on the research institute below. On the contrary, the plants of Heim Forest were able to penetrate everywhere.

Exotic fruits covered the ground, as if countless demons were whispering, tempting visitors to eat them.

For Xia Chuan, the best news was that the research institute's equipment was still operating normally.

The bad news is that there is no driver research data he needs.

"Has it been transferred yet?"

Xia Chuan walked up to the empty server unit.

Unlike the mess in other places, this place was relatively tidy and showed no signs of damage.

It's just unclear whether the World Tree was moved ahead of schedule or if it was the work of the X Foundation of this world.

If the Sengoku Driver falls into the hands of Foundation X, the Genesis Driver might also follow suit.

It's a bit of a shame.

Xia Chuan shook his head and did not continue exploring. Instead, he turned to look at the giant tree in the middle of the research room.

Perhaps due to the nature of the vessel, the spatial cracks above were very stable, showing no signs of shrinking.

"Whoosh!"

As Xia Chuan pondered, he raised his hand and summoned a dimensional wall, which, after a brief adjustment, aligned with the spatial fluctuations on the giant tree.

This way, he can freely open passages to and from Heim Forest without worrying about being trapped inside or encountering any accidents.

If the passage between Heim Forest and this world cannot be rebuilt, using the world of Gaim/Kamen Rider as a bridge is also an option.

He entrusted Hiroko Asami to help lead the team; no matter what, they had to return safely.

"That's fine."

Having arranged his escape route, Xia Chuan paused quietly before stepping into the Forest of Heim.

His feelings toward Hiroko Asami are becoming increasingly complicated.

His former teammates and partners, who have taken good care of him over the years, are the women who openly allow him to live off their wives.

He was also one of the few people around him who made him feel like he was still human.

However, Hiroko Asami prefers Shinji Kaminaga, the original Ultraman.

If Hiroko Asami knew that Ultraman and Shinji Kaminaga had disappeared, what would her reaction be?

"call!"

The scenery changed, and Xia Chuan entered the Helheim Domain once again. This time, he was finally free from the troublesome sense of repulsion, but his senses still couldn't spread freely.

Without becoming a dominant force in this foreign land, one cannot truly thrive here.

Perhaps only levels above eight can remain unaffected.

Xia Chuan pressed the Sengoku Driver on his waist, first sensing the general situation of the trainees, and then turning his gaze to the location of the ruins.

The white-clad alien made no attempt to conceal himself; the aura of a king of aliens blazed like a massive pillar of fire in the darkness.

It was particularly eye-catching.

Moreover, the Golden Fruit seemed to be released as well, and even he could clearly sense the alluring aura that far surpassed that of ordinary exotic fruits.

It's less about temptation and more about an impulse stemming from one's own genes.

The stronger you are, the more you crave.

Xia Chuan closed his eyes slightly, suppressing the restlessness in his heart.

Advancing to level eight wasn't too difficult for him; it was just a matter of clearing a dungeon.

If one isn't enough, bring a few more.

Consuming the golden fruit is only a choice for ordinary people; becoming a god means losing that possibility.

It was more like poison to him.

However, he will not miss this battle.

Based on past experience, this is most likely the key to passing the level.

"Let's go and check things out first."

Xia Chuan smiled.

This time he became a local, something the White Alien probably never expected.

Are you sure you want to get involved in this game?

A flash of light suddenly appeared in the forest, and a mysterious man wrapped in a headscarf and scarf appeared to the side.

"You are indeed very capable, but you don't understand what you are about to face. The future of this world was predetermined from the beginning. No matter what you do, the people who reap the rewards will not change."

"Um?"

Xia Chuan shifted his gaze horizontally.

I clearly saw the man in the headscarf, but I couldn't sense anything in my system.

The other party's aura was completely integrated with the forest.

"You are... the incarnation of the Forest of Helheim?" Xia Chuan frowned and guessed.

He knew that the Forest of Heim was such a place, but he didn't expect it to suddenly appear now.

Logically, the other party shouldn't interfere in the battle for control.

In "Gaim," the characters are basically provided with equipment and power-ups for the protagonist, acting as managers to maintain game balance.

Was it because that red alien was eliminated?

In terms of combat power, the Red Alien is a major boss in "Gaim" that requires a team to fight.

In the end, it was only with the help of some of the power of the Gold-Gold Fruit that Kota Kuzuha was able to successfully defeat it.

"Don't worry, we're not enemies, we're nothing."

The mysterious man explained with a smile.

"The fate that all life must face—the elimination, destruction, and regeneration brought about by evolution—is what makes all of this happen. My mission is to drive the evolution of life in the universe. Do you understand?"

"not understand."

Xia Chuan didn't have a good impression of the Heim Forest.

This guy makes it sound nice, but he's really just watching the various civilizations for his own amusement.

"You'll understand."

The mysterious man, with his hands behind his back, transformed back into light.

"I will wait for your future and see your powerlessness in the face of absolute destiny."

(End of this chapter)