Ultraman: I am really just a human.

Chapter 97 Hearts 10

"call--!"

The coastline was littered with pebbles, and the wind and waves were strong. The frog rider lost sight of the centipede undead creature after only a short chase.

The remaining bloodstains were almost entirely washed away by the waves, so the search had to be done by feeling and experience.

"Damn it, that guy was so badly injured, he couldn't have gone far. We have to find him before he recovers."

The Frog Knight panted and complained. After repeatedly checking the faint traces, he suddenly pressed his right knee and groaned, involuntarily deactivating his transformation.

My old problem has relapsed.

Despite the excruciating pain, the man leaned against the boulder, his face and forehead covered in cold sweat. It took him a while to finally exhale and recover.

Compared to other knights of desire, he was quite lucky. He stumbled upon a temporarily connected dimensional dungeon and even obtained the legendary Leap Armor Buckle.

However, the corresponding cost is also considerable.

A hint of sadness flashed across the middle-aged man's face and eyes.

Because of this belt buckle, he not only parted ways with his former teammates, but was also left with a wound that could never be healed.

"Bang--!"

A loud explosion in the distance, mixed with the sound of waves and wind, startled the middle-aged man awake.

His long career as a bounty hunter made him exceptionally sensitive to combat.

"Over there... were other knights making their move?"

With his expression shifting, the middle-aged man stubbornly dragged his still throbbing right leg forward.

Regardless of whether there are other knights, we must at least ascertain the status of the undead creatures.

That kind of guy is too dangerous out there.

"call!"

The other side of the coast.

Natsukawa stood before the rocks washed by the waves, reaching out to catch the sealing card that spun back.

Centipede, an immortal creature, 10 hearts.

Like Category A, Card 10 is neither a superior nor a inferior undead creature; it is a special type of card.

The purpose of this 10 of hearts is to shuffle the deck and turn the tide of battle, but its actual effect is unclear.

It's on par with the 10 of Spades in a fixed time and space, so it shouldn't be too far off.

However, he doesn't seem to need it.

This type of hand is powerful, but it also has many limitations, making it a mediocre skill.

After all, undead creatures with a card number of 10 are inherently weak, and their combat strength may not even be comparable to that of lower-level undead creatures.

The undead creature he frequently uses, the 6 of Spades, is much stronger than the undead centipede.

The biggest benefit of the 10 of Hearts to him is probably that it completes the Hearts deck.

If you form a straight flush, the power of your special attack will be significantly increased.

Also.

He also wanted to raise the Kalis fusion level to 100 as soon as possible and refresh the shuttle's cooling.

The future is always full of unknowns, so the sooner we collect the power of the knights, the better, to avoid any unexpected events later.

"Click!"

After casually placing the 10 hearts into the card box and concealing the awakening device belt, Xia Chuan's expression changed slightly. He turned to face the middle-aged man walking towards him from the other side, facing the sea breeze.

"Kaminaga?"

The middle-aged man stared in surprise.

"What are you doing here?"

Even if he was a little delayed, he shouldn't have let Xia Chuan get ahead.

Moreover, he didn't even see Xia Chuan chasing after him.

Could it fly?

"I came over when I heard the noise," Xia Chuan said, his gaze sweeping over the man's face and right leg. "Are you injured?"

"It's nothing serious," the middle-aged man said anxiously, looking around. "Where's that undead creature?"

"It seems he was sealed away by a knight using cards."

"Cards?"

The uncle looked enlightened and didn't ask any further questions.

"It seems the Longblade Squad made their move. Only they could handle these undead creatures, but..."

As he spoke, the middle-aged man pulled off his Magnum belt buckle with a pained expression.

"This is a huge loss. If I had been able to use this skillfully, I wouldn't have let that guy slip through my fingers."

Xia Chuan then looked at the Magnum belt buckle.

This prop is actually a matching buckle from the brand "Extreme Fox".

In "Extreme Fox", each ID has its own most suitable buckle. If it is not suitable, it will be difficult to exert the power of the buckle. Conversely, it can exert its power beyond normal.

He didn't know what kind of buckle was suitable for this frog knight, but it was clearly not Magnum.

"It's best not to be fixated on a powerful weapon buckle," Xia Chuan advised, shifting his gaze. "No matter what kind of buckle it is, the one that suits you best is the best."

"That sounds reasonable, but what can I do? It's the only buckle I have."

The middle-aged man smiled and looked Xia Chuan up and down again.

"I really didn't expect you to become a Knight of Desire. How about we swap buckles if you find one that suits me better in the future?"

"Let's talk about it later."

Xia Chuan shook his head and left the shore.

He's not too interested in the "Extreme Fox" series of riders right now; it doesn't matter whether they have buckles or not.

Besides assisting Hiroko Asami, this identity was primarily used to conceal her true identity.

"Hey, don't be so cold," the middle-aged man hurriedly caught up, his face limping. "Don't let my appearance fool you, I only became a knight because I admire Ultraman, and to earn some extra money on the side... Ouch, slow down..."

“Wuwu!”

When they returned to Yoruko Town, all the tourists trapped in the cave had been rescued, and the survivors, seeing the light of day again, embraced each other and wept.

Although it was only a few hours of life-or-death experience, it is an experience that will probably be unforgettable for a lifetime.

The people who were poisoned and unconscious were taken away by several ambulances first, and the remaining survivors were given hot water, food and blankets.

"One at a time, everyone. Don't rush, take a break first, you'll be able to go home soon."

"Thanks."

Xia Chuan walked into the temporary resettlement site, his gaze sweeping over the young faces, dusty yet rekindled with renewed light.

There were no noisy or strange fellows around, and the emotions in the eyes of all the survivors were very genuine.

Right.

Most of the tourists who come here are there because of the "voices of deceased relatives," and they are people who value relationships.

As the survivors thanked Hiroko Asami and the police one after another, a slight smile appeared on Natsukawa's face. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly noticed a clear gaze looking at him from the crowd.

It was the boy who had previously wanted to become his apprentice, Tsugami Taro.

Xia Chuan followed the gaze to the boy.

The child's father, on his deathbed, was still thinking of his family and entrusted him to buy his son's birthday present.

"Can you wait another year?" Tsugami Taro scratched his fingers. "I'm sure I'll become a Kamen Rider next year, and then I should be able to become your student..."

"I should always be here."

Xia Chuan was not very able to make any guarantees.

Who knows what will happen to them a year from now?

Even if he were willing to stay at the Knights Academy, it would still depend on the school's arrangements, and Tamura might not have complete control over the decision.

"If I'm not at school, I can go to Leo House in Ota Ward."

……

Ota District.

Leo's House.

Even though he had been wandering the world of knights for quite some time, Natsukawa still enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere here.

Only here can he always remember his original aspirations and not become lost in the invincible power of the knight.

No matter how powerful it is, the Knight System is ultimately just an external force.

His goal is to evolve himself, become a life form of light, become an existence beyond dimensions, and bring back the Ultraman from human memory.

"here it is……"

The middle-aged man, looking confused, followed Natsukawa into the izakaya, thinking he could finally have a chat, but instead saw Natsukawa walk towards a middle-aged man with a headscarf in the corner.

"This feeling," the turbaned man put down his glass, his expression shifting slightly as he turned to look at Xia Chuan, his eyes gradually brightening, "is it you?"

Xia Chuan paused, looking at the smiling face of the turban-wearing man, and the phantom image of the Tarantula King of Clubs instantly appeared before his eyes.

"I thought you were here to cause trouble again, but it turns out it was you."

(End of this chapter)