I collect attributes in Ultraman World

"They can't even keep an eye on a child. I think this bread seller is neglecting his duty!"

"Captain Hibi, when he gets back, you must give him a thorough training session in a jeep!"

"Oh, and... bring that knocked-out alien over here. Don't hurt him; he's a friendly force."

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On the other side, the town at dusk appeared very tranquil.

Deputy Commander Zongfang, Xincheng, and Dagu are still searching for Obik in the villages and towns.

Ryosuke was also helping out; he felt like he had inexhaustible energy.

However, the private time that Yu Hui had envisioned for Daigo and Rena did not happen.

Daigo is very serious and focused when he works, and his occasional conversations are always with Shinjo.

Chapter 240: Obik was captured.

Having walked around the village several times, Xincheng had a basic understanding of it.

"This is a place with a very high aging population and inconvenient transportation. The only mechanical facilities are probably vending machines."

"The arrival of the meteorite has presented a business opportunity for developers and brought new vitality to the village."

“Obik is intimidating people everywhere and trying to prevent the villagers from living a better life. I will never allow it to do evil!”

Daigo neither confirmed nor denied this view, only saying that night was approaching and Obik should be coming out soon.

Daigo asked, "Shouldn't we gather together?"

Shinjo said, "Hmm... that's fine. Where did Yu Hui and Horii go? Why haven't they come back yet?"

Daigo suddenly exclaimed, "Commander!"

At the fork in the road leading uphill, Deputy Commander Zong Fang was lying on the ground in a casual posture, his eyes closed.

He looked like he was fast asleep.

Shinjo and Daigo immediately went over and shook him awake. The latter groggily regained consciousness: "Um... Aba aba..."

Daigo said with concern, "Commander, you must be exhausted. Why don't you go to the guesthouse to rest first? We'll deal with Obik tonight."

Deputy Commander Zong Fang was not about to desert his post. He said, "No, I'm not tired, I'm just..."

He racked his brains for a long time before he remembered what had happened.

After finding nothing in the villages and towns, Deputy Commander Zong Fang decided to search in the mountains.

But as soon as he reached the foot of the mountain, he heard strange noises.

The sound was like a wind chime, a trumpet, and a volcanic eruption...

Before Deputy Commander Zong Fang could listen carefully, he felt increasingly sleepy and fell asleep before he knew it.

Xincheng suspected, "Could it be Obik? Is he performing some kind of ritual?"

To salvage his image, Deputy Commander Zong Fang adopted a resolute expression and analyzed, "It's very likely, so we must be prepared for that."

Da Gu asked, "Then, do we need to wear earplugs?"

Lina and Ryosuke also came over, and as they discussed things back and forth, night fell.

Vice Captain Munakata decided to split up and search separately, but at a distance where they could support each other.

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Xincheng walked along the dimly lit street, with a light shining not far away.

He walked with his whole body tense; even the barking of dogs and the rustling of leaves in the wind could make his heart tremble.

That's right, Shin-cheng is a man who is afraid of the dark and ghosts.

"This is Xincheng. Everything is normal here."

He held a flashlight and shone it ahead, barely able to speak, his imposing manner from the daytime completely gone.

"Den!"

A crisp sound suddenly came from behind, and Xincheng's heart almost jumped out of his throat.

He turned around sharply to draw his gun, only to find that it was just a stray cat rummaging through a trash can.

"It was just a cat..."

He breathed a sigh of relief, but as soon as he turned around, his face froze.

Suddenly, a buckwheat noodle stall appeared ahead.

"Come play, play with Obik."

A plaintive voice sounded in his ear.

Xincheng froze instantly, his terrified expression solidifying.

Thump—thump—thud, my heart and lungs almost stopped.

Judging by how frightened they are, they're almost as scared as the kids who were pointed at by Yu Hui at gunpoint during the day.

Although Shinjo is afraid of ghosts, he is, after all, a well-trained member of the Victory team.

He first sighed resignedly, then the reminder from Horii, "Don't look back, or you'll be eaten," flashed through his mind.

He put on a mask of pain, pretended not to hear, and walked away without looking back, while secretly reaching for the communicator.

We'll be fine once our teammates arrive to provide support.

The humanoid Obik followed behind him, dragging a noodle cart and emitting a strange "heh heh" laugh.

This is undoubtedly a test of mental fortitude.

"Thump!" With the roar of the car engine, Lina arrived in Charlotte.

Obik, who had just been laughing strangely, saw the car's low beam headlights and a fierce look flashed across his face.

"That guy behind us is Obik!" Shinjo didn't turn around, but let out a wailing cry.

"Everyone, put on your voice-changing headphones!" Deputy Commander Zong Fang shouted.

Immediately afterwards, a chase scene, just like in the original series, began.

Some of these are illegal street vendors that are being chased by urban management officers.

After learning that Obik was afraid of light, Deputy Commander Zongfang controlled the lights in the village and town, gradually reducing the distance to darkness.

Obik is no ordinary creature either; it can not only run faster than Charlotte's car while dragging the noodle cart, but it can also fly with the cart, defying gravity.

It looks just like the legendary "QQ Speed".

It took a lot of effort for the group to force it into a brightly lit alley.

The roads in the village have changed so much... Obik sighed inwardly, then turned to face the pursuers.

"You can't escape now, you monster!" Shinjo shouted.

Obik's tone was low:

“My name is Obik, and that is my shadow.”

"Come out, shadows, and teach them a lesson!"

After saying that, he kicked the noodle cart open, and something that looked like a black plastic bag came out.

The flames sprayed from the "plastic bag" forced the Victory team members to dodge.

Obik also ripped off his white wig, revealing his true face.

He's bald.

"You'd better not underestimate the power of darkness!" Obik said viciously.

"Don't underestimate the power of tyranny." A lazy voice suddenly rang out.

The members of the Victory Team were secretly delighted; it was Yu Hui!

The afterglow is here!

Immediately afterwards, a figure appeared, leaping across rooftops and scaling walls like a martial arts master.

He suddenly darted behind Obik and pressed his right hand hard on Obik's shoulder.

"You are... Horii's friend Ryosuke?" Lina was immediately confused.

Ryosuke pressed Obik's shoulder with his right hand and took out a piece of paper with his left.

That was given to him by Yu Hui.

At this moment, Ryosuke, like an actor in "Ultraman Taiga," read the lines on the screen without any emotion.

"How does it feel, Obik, to be approached from behind when you're unable to move?"

"Isn't it like a man who can only hold his breath underwater for one minute, who, after sinking to the bottom for a minute, surfaces to breathe, only to be suddenly pulled back underwater?!"

Obik was initially startled by Ryosuke, who suddenly appeared like a big black rat.

Now that he realized what was happening, he shook his head: "I'm not a water ghost, I've never been in the water."

At that moment, Yu Hui led Horii out of the darkness.

Horii was full of surprise: "Ryosuke, what's wrong with you? You suddenly feel as light as a feather. Did you get another Ebloon cell implanted?"

Ryosuke had a profound expression on his face: "What are Ebloon cells? They're outdated. But don't worry, this time there won't be any problems."

Yu Hui then said to Obik:

"Alright, everyone, let's all go home. Obik, stop playing pranks."

"I'll take care of your problem in a while, and I guarantee you'll see the 'village of the past' again."

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