Ultraman: I am really just a human.

Chapter 618 Reunion with Lipia

"call out!"

At the TPC operational deployment front, a pigeon-shaped cadre transport aircraft slowly landed, and the staff who had been waiting for a long time rushed forward to receive it, and the atmosphere on the scene became noticeably tense.

Asami Hiroko and the others, who were taking a temporary rest by the tent, all looked over when they saw this.

"That is..."

"This is a special machine used by the director and his staff," explained the police guard who was greeting the group. "Didn't you want to see the director? Please follow me!"

Hiroko Asami's expression turned solemn as she considered how to contact the highest-ranking officer of the TPC.

This Director Sawai is definitely no ordinary person; he was able to persuade countries around the world to abandon their disputes and unite the forces of the entire planet to establish the TPC, or the World Peace Alliance.

Moreover, the other party doesn't manage any branch; the TPC headquarters is located directly in the waters near Japan.

This is simply impossible in this world.

"I heard that Chief Sawai and Chief Yoshioka of the Police Department don't get along very well," Onoue and a few others whispered among themselves. "But why does it seem like it's all police officers protecting the chief?"

"Shh, don't talk nonsense!"

"Whoosh!"

The cabin door of the executive aircraft opened, and the knights soon met Sawai Soichiro, the founder of TPC. Contrary to expectations, he was a very kind-looking old man. Only Asami Hiroko accurately sensed the hidden authority and toughness in him.

The attitude of the surrounding police officers revealed the extent of this person's actual control over the TPC.

This is good news.

To join TPC, all you need to do is gain the approval of the elders.

"So you're the ones who wanted to see me?" Sawai's smile was gentle, without any arrogance of someone in a high position, making him very approachable. "I heard from the Shinjo team members that you are all espers, and you actually played a part in the Sukuna Oni incident."

……

Ground.

Shinjo was absentmindedly repairing the internal wiring of the Pipa tank when he suddenly received a message for reinforcements.

"What? We need to send those superpowered people to save us?"

"That's right," Megumi said reassuringly, "Those people said they could work together to teleport a certain distance in an emergency, although there's a price to pay, but they're willing to rescue you and Daigo."

"this……"

Xincheng didn't know what to say.

Outside, Daigo listened for a while and then continued checking the external wiring, actually feeling relieved.

He was still not ready to reveal his identity to Xincheng, even though he felt that Xincheng would understand him.

But where did these superpowered individuals come from?

Daigo was filled with curiosity.

If there really are superpowered people, he'd like to see them for himself.

"Daigo!" Shinjo called out from inside the cabin, "Come back! Someone's coming to rescue us!"

At the same time.

Hiroko Asami and her group refused TPC equipment assistance and transformed directly in front of Sawai, then quickly traversed the sloping tunnel dug by Pipa Tank.

As for whether they'll be targeted by some malicious individuals, they're not native to this instance and don't care about the future.

Now, this has actually drawn Sawai's attention, giving him an extra layer of protection.

"Captain," Fujiwara Saiji said, scouting ahead, "Do we really have to use teleportation?"

Each teleport costs 100 points, which is equivalent to exchanging for a one-time Imperial Knight card. It hurts to even think about it.

"We have to use it," Hiroko Asami said firmly. "Not only to increase our leverage, but also because of Tetsuo Shinjo. Saving him is our main mission."

"Their current depth is around 2000 meters," Emu Hosho interjected, referring to the 3D map. "TPC has only given us 20 minutes."

"That's enough."

The underground environment is complex, with many places experiencing collapses, and most importantly, there is the ever-present threat of an uprising by Golza.

The deeper you go underground, the more terrifying the pressure from Golza becomes.

"We have to pass through the area where that monster is staying, so be careful."

"call!"

Several knights moved at high speed in the dark underground, while Kiva, who was slightly slower, was left at the entrance of the cave to provide backup and keep an eye on the TPC's movements.

"They've already started setting up defenses, and they're also setting up underground drilling beams," Watari said worriedly, looking at the construction site-like battleground. "You'd better hurry. Things might change underground once the battle starts, and lava could erupt at any moment..."

"It's alright, we can exchange for teleportation cards anytime."

"Golza is 1600 meters deep, and only a few hundred meters away from us laterally."

The people underground held their breath, even turning off all the searchlights, leaving only the photon blood on Takumi Onoue's Faiz armor shining brighter.

Up close, I could clearly hear Golza breathing above my head, as if he were breathing in my ear, which gave me goosebumps.

"I saw that drilling truck!"

After advancing about 100 meters, the flames of lava could finally be seen ahead, and the Pipa tank was stuck on the edge underground.

Hiroko Asami glanced back in confusion and realized that it wasn't that they were lucky enough not to have alerted Golza, but rather that Golza had been watching them the whole time without coming any closer.

They circled around like they were guarding their prey.

From here, you can even see a giant, glowing eyeball.

"Quick! Get the Pippa Tank away!"

"roar!"

Golza roared in anger, but could only watch helplessly as the knights summoned an aurora curtain, and watched as these little guys, along with Pippa Tank, vanished from the ground.

It sensed Tiga's presence, but at the same time, it also felt a terrifying dark power that reminded it of its ancient memories.

The sense of terror even surpasses that of the evil god Gatanothor.

"Bang--!"

Seemingly in response to Golza's wrath, a large amount of lava erupted from the ground, instantly engulfing the spot where the Pipa Tank had been standing.

The outside world was shaken by Mount Kirimon, and the crater also experienced its largest explosion. There was no need for TPC to fire the burrowing beam; Golza was directly shot out of the ground accompanied by a fierce wave of flames and heat.

"Fire!!"

"Texas Ray Launch!"

The frontline firepower network, which had just been set up, launched an attack immediately under Munakata's command. Dense laser cannon missiles covered the body of the Golza monster, and automatic mine cannons also locked on. The booming explosions even briefly drowned out the volcanic eruption.

The knights who had just rescued the underground Pipa tank were warmly received like heroes and were extremely excited to see this scene. Only Hiroko Asami frowned even more.

"It's no use."

Sure enough, as the attack ended, Golza's strong body reappeared from the thick smoke.

Even though it stood there silently, the monster's drooping gaze was still terrifying.

"Is this the monster from the Ultraman dungeon?"

Fujiwara no Saiji blushed with shame at the pride he had shown after defeating Sukuna-ki.

Putting everything else aside, a single missile could blast him to smithereens; his only option is to escape in time by using his time-based technology.

In particular, the beam cannon fired by Victory Team's No. 2 fighter jet felt capable of destroying mountaintops, but when it hit Golza, it was like a tickle.

This is a B-class monster.

"I can't believe it!"

"If these monsters appeared in the real world, they would be even more powerful," Takumi Onoue exclaimed.

Hiroko Asami's gaze was serious, showing no surprise whatsoever.

Some of the monsters in this world are beyond the reach of even nuclear weapons; it was only thanks to Lipia that the situation was turned around.

Speaking of Libya...

"Is it afraid of us? Or is there something threatening it?"

Hiroko Asami re-examined Golza, who was under saturation attack, and her expression gradually became blank.

The anger was palpable, almost bursting like a volcano behind them, yet they still didn't move closer to the defensive line.

"Something's wrong, Director!" The real-time monitoring staff suddenly jumped up in alarm. "The problem isn't Golza now, it's the Kirimondake volcano! It seems like it's drawn all the nearby lava here!"

"Retreat to the third line of defense..."

"Bang!"

A rhythmic tremor of the ground drew everyone's attention, and the evacuation began to stop.

"This is……"

Fujiwara Saiji turned his head in surprise, his entire field of vision being filled by the body of a red and silver giant.

It is over 50 meters tall, and you can't even see its entirety up close.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the giant stepped across the TPC defense line, ignoring the dense artillery fire as he headed towards Golza. Suddenly, a whirlwind swept up from the mountains, dispersing the thick black smoke from the surrounding volcanic crater.

"tutor?"

"call!"

A single tear silently fell from Hiroko Asami's moist eye.

We finally met again.

It is remarkably similar to the Titans in the final battle of this world, yet it has many variations.

He seemed to have grown infinitely stronger, and had experienced even more. His giant form possessed an indescribable composure and loneliness.

Kaminaga...no, Natsukawa.

"It's not a misperception; the Gazort incident last time was real!"

In the command center, Zongfang gripped the communicator tightly and stared directly at the giant, as if trying to completely imprint the giant's figure into his mind.

"Besides Ultraman Tiga, there really are other giants!"

"A new Ultraman?"

Daigo muttered to himself, slightly confused, as some blurry images flashed through his mind.

There's a sense of familiarity about it.

"Where's Shinjo?" After a moment of blankness, Daigo suddenly realized what was happening and turned around to ask.

Xincheng, who had just been brought back with him, vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"They said they saw someone break in and they're going to rescue them," someone replied.

"I'll go take a look too."

Daigo's gaze swept over the red-silver giant in the explosion battlefield, and he left the command center with a slight pursing of his lips.

He seems to have made a mistake.

(End of this chapter)