Ultraman: I am really just a human.

Chapter 579 Humanity

"Vice-captain, let's call it a day..."

Shiori Hiraki, holding a gun, wanted to step forward to warn them, but was pulled back by Kazukura beside her.

"Give her some time," Kazukura shook his head, his gaze shifting to the forest after the fog dissipated. "Ishibori, still unable to contact Misawa?"

"No, it seems that Bereg isn't just being blocked." Mitsuhiko Ishibori replied casually, staring at Kaze Saijo's retreating figure.

Because of Hiroyuki Misawa's private actions, TLT was unaware of the identity of the second-generation Mephisto.

He wouldn't continue to pay attention to dolls that had lost their value.

It is a consumable item.

What he cares about is the progress of the light inheritance and the strength of evolution. Of course, now there's the troublemaker, Lipia.

He had to start planning for the third phase before the second phase had even begun.

Thinking of this, Mitsuhiko Ishibori couldn't help but frown slightly.

Insufficient light power would severely hamper his combat strength after his recovery.

In this chaotic battle, the blue Nexus only showed a combat strength of 3000. Although its ultimate move was stronger than the red one and could briefly boost its strength to over 6000, it was still clearly not up to his standards.

With the support of Nexus's weapon, Lipia's power has already reached 8000, and it seems that it can go even higher. If the domain is expanded, breaking 10,000 will be a piece of cake, and it may even enter a completely new domain.

If the target of the transformation is changed to Lipia...

"Tsk."

Mitsuhiko Ishibori lowered his head and licked the corner of his mouth, looking quite tempted, but quickly gave up on the idea.

He couldn't quite understand Lipia; both the past and the future seemed shrouded in mystery.

Even now, the existence of Lypia is particularly strange, seemingly belonging to another civilization system.

Whether such a data-chaotic entity can have its power taken away is truly an unknown.

He won't easily try things that are unknown, as they might turn out to be a threat to him.

No matter how powerful he was in the past...

"Koishi," Shiori Hiraki asked, puzzled, "why have you been laughing so strangely lately? Could it be that you're in love?"

"Really?" Mitsuhiko Ishibori raised an eyebrow and touched the corner of his mouth. "Speaking of which, Shiori always wears nail polish. Does she have a boyfriend?"

"No, I just like nail polish."

"It's definitely there."

"No!"

His teammates' voices faded into the distance, leaving only Saijo Kaze standing under the fallen leaves.

As Saijo Kaze pursed his lips and picked up the Night Raid Team nameplate that had fallen to the ground, his memories were pulled back to the past, and he could almost hear Mizoroki Shinya's scolding and encouragement again.

"He used to be my target. His strength was my support, which enabled me to fight against the alien beasts, but he succumbed to the power of darkness..."

"Thank you, at least you gave him the chance to become human again."

"Vice-captain..."

Gu Men touched his nose.

He didn't seem to do anything special, just threw a punch and unleashed a fatal blow.

All I can say is that Lipia's strength is terrifying.

This power is difficult to describe with data; it can only be truly understood through personal experience.

He anticipated Hiroyuki Misawa's dodge at the moment he threw the punch, which prevented his opponent from displaying his abilities.

There's also Goroki Shinya.

It seems that Lipia didn't just copy, but rather seized that man's power, which can only be said to have indirectly given Mizoroki Shinya a new life.

It feels more like an exchange.

……

South City Amusement Park.

Komon ordered a large table of desserts and drinks, and in the flickering light, Natsukawa's illusory figure was projected onto the opposite seat.

"You seem to have something to ask me?" Xia Chuan glanced at the table full of food and calmly looked away.

Since leaving this world, he seems to have completely lost his human identity, and is even inferior to a normal data life form, unable to even eat.

If I didn't still have my memories, perhaps even my last emotions would disappear?

He wasn't quite sure.

He himself is confused about his current state, not only about others but also about the person in question.

"No," Komon laughed, "I just suddenly felt I should treat Lipia to a meal."

"A treat for me?"

"Because... if it weren't for Ripya, who knows what would have happened. Everyone was saved and has a new future because of you," Komon said with emotion. "Himeya-san, Mizoroki... and of course, me, and the vice-captain and the others."

Xia Chuan was noncommittal.

His appearance is neither good nor bad for this instance; it could have led to a good ending or a bad ending. For him, the only significance is that it serves as a transition.

He had no choice at the time.

"Whether it's light or darkness, the transfer of power is never that simple," Komon continued. "Just like Mizoroki Shinya, you also saved Himeya-san, right?"

"I didn't do anything," Natsukawa shook his head, "You're the one who truly saved Himeya Jun."

"Just consider it me," Komon said with a strange smile. "Anyway, I rarely have time now, so I want to lend you my body for a day. Not for fighting, not for saving anything, just to live as an ordinary human for a day. That way, Lipia should understand us better."

During his trip to Okuno, he heard a lot about Lipia from Senju Rei.

Originally, Lipia did not seem to be in this state of life as it is now; they usually lived like humans.

When he turned Goroki back into a human, and during the time they spent together, he could vaguely sense a faint sadness despite their shared bond.

Even if it's just for one day, let Lipia have a moment of time that belongs to humankind.

"Boring," Xia Chuan closed his eyes for a short rest. "Don't think you're so powerful now. The real enemy hasn't appeared yet."

"A day off shouldn't be a problem, right?" Komon glanced at Senju Rei, who was busy on the other side. "Mephisto has been completely eliminated, and the Unknown Hand is unlikely to resurface easily in the short term. There are also no new Alien Beast incidents."

"You just can't see it yet; the real trouble is yet to come."

"We'll talk about it later," Komon checked Beregg's screen. "I've already asked for leave from the base... I just need to get some sleep."

Xia Chuan glanced at Gu Men unexpectedly.

Being possessed is not a pleasant experience, at least he cannot accept being controlled by others, so he always tries to minimize the time he is possessed unless absolutely necessary.

All I can say is that Gu Men trusted him enough.

"Whoosh!"

A faint light flickered, and the next moment, Gu Men's eyes glowed red.

Unlike before, after Komon's consciousness went into slumber, Natsukawa, who had complete control of his body, seemed to have truly returned to the past.

But the world is no longer the familiar one.

"A typical day in the life of an ordinary person?"

Xia Chuan glanced around at the lively families of tourists, sniffed the air, and slowly began to savor the taiyaki among the pile of food in front of him. It wasn't as delicious as he remembered, but the taste was still pretty good.

The long-lost taste of humankind.

What should have been an ordinary thing now feels like a luxury.

"A solitary gate!"

After finishing her work, Senju Rei took a break to catch her breath and immediately spotted "Komon," who had stocked up on a huge amount of delicious food.

After his first transformation and the battle, he understood Komon's state, got to know Komon again, and they became friends.

Komon is Komon, and Mr. Kaminaga is Mr. Kaminaga.

If all Komon possesses is the power of Mr. Kaminari, it's like he obtained the power of Nexus.

"Why have you suddenly developed a liking for sweets?" Chishu Rei chuckled and jumped closer. "Are you trying to imitate Mr. Kaminaga? But eating these things won't make you stronger; in fact, they're bad for your health, Komon..."

"call!"

Xia Chuan suddenly stopped what he was doing and looked past Qian Shulian toward the restaurant entrance.

Mizuhara Sara stood in the crowd, carrying a handbag. Her phoenix eyes calmly stared at them, her face silent yet conveying a wealth of information, everything unspoken.

"As expected, there's not much free time."

"Huh?"

Natsukawa stood up and greeted Mizuhara Sara, amidst Chishu Rei's dazed gaze.

"Komon? Um..." Chishu Rei's voice was weak, "...we haven't settled the bill yet..."

(End of this chapter)