Ultraman: I am really just a human.

Chapter 467 Peace and Danger

"Hahaha! I finally succeeded!"

The game world.

With dark circles under his eyes, Dan Kuroto proudly picked up the brand-new "Phantom Evolution" cartridge.

In order to secretly combine Eberst's data with the Dream Card without Xia Chuan's knowledge, he went to great lengths to please him and endured humiliation. Now, the time has finally come for him to turn the tables.

At this moment, he is the strongest illusion.

Rise! Rebirth!

"I really am a god... Ah! No! No! No!"

A tremendous suction force came from behind him. Dan Kuroto's laughter was quickly replaced by terror. Despite his struggles, his digitized body was still twisted and sealed into the Rider Card.

Only a game cartridge remained lying on the ground, which was caught by Xia Chuan's Collapse Source clone from a distance.

He does have talent, but it's not very easy to control.

Hatsukawa casually put away the cartridge and turned to enter the Magic Gem World.

As more dungeons were cleared, the world of Magic Gem became much more complex, like a bloated Frankenstein's monster, and the original integration progress was once again slowed down.

"roar--!"

The Peerless Dragon roared as it soared through the air, chasing after the fleeing Fang Bat II as it fiercely plunged into the lake, while nearby insects trembled in the exploding water curtain.

"Kamiyoshi!" In a panic, the Second Fang Bat hurriedly cried out to Natsukawa for help, "That bug has rebelled! Seal it away quickly!"

Xia Chuan shook his head, and considering that this guy had helped him complete "Dynasty Warriors Build", he waved his hand and transferred him to another space.

Aside from the spatial and temporal chaos, the world of Magic Gem is generally peaceful, except for the occasional reincarnation of strange beings.

Due to the backlash from the death of its mate, the Demon-Slaying Ring Fighter is currently in a weakened state, which is far inferior to his own abilities. Therefore, he can only be temporarily entrusted to Haruto and his group from the "Witch Knight" region for care.

"Mentor," Haruto suddenly called out to Natsukawa from outside, "How's the situation outside? Is everyone alright?"

"It's nothing serious. They should all be able to become Level 5 Knights by then and qualify for the Challenge Tournament a year from now." Xia Chuan thought of the exploration team he had met this time.

"Really?" Haruto was much relieved. "That makes sense, after all, there are mentors protecting them in that world."

Xia Chuan's eyes flickered slightly.

The situation in this world is actually not very good right now. The peace is only on the surface. I'm afraid something big will happen in the challenge a year from now.

Danger is brewing silently.

"What about you? Aren't you participating in the challenge?" Xia Chuan asked, snapping out of his reverie.

"I won't participate in the challenge, since I wasn't qualified anyway," Haruto said, shaking his head. "But if needed, my mentor can summon me to participate at any time."

Xia Chuan wanted to say that he also had the special authority to grant eligibility to participate, but after a pause, he didn't speak. He patted Haruto on the shoulder and then slipped back to the research institute on the island in the middle of the lake.

Starting with "Armored Warriors," the scope of the game expanded to include planets, universes, and worlds. The overall outline became clearer in his eyes, but so did the number of questions.

Even now, he still doesn't know the truth about the dungeon.

What exactly are these dungeons all about? What is the Alliance's true objective...?

"Whoosh!"

Xia Chuan opened his palm, and the phantom image of Earth, representing 14 dungeon worlds, unfolded around him, with the Magic Gem World where he was located in the center.

Aside from enhancing his Driver Ultimate, the additional boosts he gains from these dungeons are actually quite limited, with most of them only effective within the Knight World.

The so-called world ruler is practically just a figurehead in reality. Unless he wants to open up a dungeon to invade this world, he is not much different from a plaything.

The Alliance has been keeping a close eye on these copies he has, and they're probably not just used for invading this world.

"Is it related to that mirror?"

The core of the Sky Knights Challenge appeared in Xia Chuan's mind, and his gaze passed through the Magic Gem World towards his main body.

The clone is currently involved in too many things, so the main body can only be responsible for intelligence gathering for now.

……

"Kaminaga."

School villa.

Tamura arrived at Natsukawa's door with his briefcase, his expression a mixture of dejection and determination.

"The formalities have been completed. From now on, you will serve as the honorary vice principal and a level 5 knight guarding this place. If you want to teach students, you can also work part-time as a teacher."

"Do you really have to leave?"

Natsukawa took the briefcase and poured Tamura a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

"If I become a knight, there might still be a chance."

"If I wanted to be a knight, I would have been a knight long ago," Tamura said with a wry smile and shook his head. "At this age, I can't fight on the front lines. I have a wife and kids at home."

He had enough points to exchange for the Knight System and advance to level 4, but not everyone is suited to become a knight; at least he felt he wasn't.

"Hmm, delicious! Where did this coffee come from?" Tamura's eyes lit up.

"It was a coffee shop; I thought it looked nice, so I took some."

Xia Chuan glanced at Tamura and gave a casual reply.

He doesn't seem to be able to help these former teammates much; W is already tied to Hiroko Asami.

As for the Knight System, he really doesn't need to worry about it.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, Xia Chuan's eyes trembled slightly, Tamura's smile disappeared from his sight, and a series of blood-stained and chaotic images flashed before his eyes.

The monstrous locust-like figure, steaming with heat, cruelly tears apart limbs and heads, spraying blood everywhere.

"Black sun..."

"Transform!"

"What's wrong?" Tamura called out to Natsukawa, who was lost in thought.

"It's nothing," Natsukawa glanced at Tamura again, gathered his thoughts, and stood up. "If you like, take a bag of coffee beans home."

"Huh? Is that okay?"

"I still have several bags left."

After seeing Tamura off, a thoughtful expression returned to Natsukawa's face.

Was that scene from the past or the future?

Tamura's body is probably no longer able to withstand the Monster Rider modification surgery, nor is it necessary.

"Kaminaga!"

Hiroko Asami also rushed over, carrying a briefcase.

"Was that the captain just now?"

Taking a deep breath, Hiroko Asami didn't think much of it and hurriedly pulled Natsukawa into the house.

"The Alliance is saying Kondo didn't make it back from the dungeon and might have died at Decade's hands. Do you know anything about that?"

"I don't know... Kondo? When did that guy die?"

Xia Chuan was slightly stunned, and only after a moment of mental focus did he realize that Kondo Isami was still inside the "Build, Ride" instance.

I don't know whether to say this guy is lucky or unlucky. If he came back directly, he would definitely be investigated by the Alliance again, but it doesn't seem to be going well for him now either.

Let's wait a few days before releasing it.

That would be more natural, and it would be a small favor to help this guy.

"You really don't know?" Hiroko Asami stared at Natsukawa suspiciously for a moment, then shook her head and changed the subject, asking, "Also, there have been several cases of Knights committing malicious killings recently, and it's said that the perpetrators are the resistance organization created by Decade."

Xia Chuan's eyebrows twitched.

Good heavens, he doesn't even know when he created the organization.

There shouldn't be any other decades in this world, at least not in Skynet.

However, malicious killing...

Xia Chuan's gaze narrowed slightly.

It seems like they came for him.

"Can I help with the investigation?"

"But that's possible, I can just apply for it."

Hiroko Asami hesitated, wanting to speak but then stopping herself, but considering the seriousness of the matter, she quickly took out the documents.

"There are two suspicious points now, one is in the sealed-off area, and the other is a group of trainee knights from your school."

"Further studies?"

"Most of them are second-generation knights who exchanged their gear through the Skynet system," Hiroko Asami said with a strange expression. "There are even several Kuuga."

Xia Chuan glanced through the information.

In just a few years, even the Knights have a second generation.

"Is the suspect one of Kuuga's?" Natsukawa's gaze lingered on the crime scene photos.

The clear marks of the Kuuga crest were left in the bloody mud.

"The first crime scene was the Kurogake Ruins," Hiroko Asami said, sounding a little tired. "It's hard to say whether the suspect is Kuuga, but he must be a Kuuga fan."

(End of this chapter)