Ultraman: Forced to become the Dark Boss

Or is it some shady business?

Have you been acting all along, Huixia?

These questions were only posed in Mana's mind.

She couldn't bring herself to say it.

Perhaps it's out of fear, or perhaps it's out of fear of losing.

She has already lost too much.

All of this stems from monsters, from darkness, and from those malevolent dark people.

He witnessed Noi fall into darkness and completely transform into a dark giant who stands in opposition to humanity.

Mana admitted that she was indeed afraid that Huixia would become like that.

“I don’t want you to become like them.”

Facing familiar yet strange old friends, and feeling that chilling dark energy.

Mana bit her lip until it hurt.

Can Huixia truly stay true to its original aspirations?

Even the UPIC elites, who have undergone mental training, cannot resist the temptation of power and ultimately become slaves to it.

Therefore.

She didn't understand why Huixia would associate with her enemy.

Is it for even greater power?

Hui Xia! ...

She felt terrible, as if she had been betrayed.

Faced with her questioning, the man gradually shook his head, causing Mana's heart to sink even further.

Fortunately, the other person's words made her relax a little.

"How could that be? I've been standing with Mana the whole time."

Hui Xia's face gradually showed a look of confusion, as if she was wondering why the other party would say such a thing.

"No matter what, the power can only be controlled by me... I will not become a minion of darkness like Noi and the others, and completely lose myself."

"Power itself is not scary; what is scary is how its master uses it."

"Whether it's light or darkness, good or evil."

He gave her a bright smile, took a few steps closer, and gently placed his hand on Mana's neat yet endearing short black hair under her gaze, which was dyed crystal clear.

"I will never forget my true self, nor will I forget that there have always been people who care about me."

"Just like I've always been thinking about Mana."

Sensing the warmth gradually spreading from the top of her head, Mana first felt a touch, and a feeling of wanting to cry instantly surged into her brain.

However, her unusually calm mind allowed her to quickly control her emotions, which were on the verge of losing control.

Even so, the heartwarming words spoken by the young man in front of her still moved Mana, who felt that she was all alone.

Until she realized something was wrong.

Mana felt a little embarrassed and annoyed when she realized that there was a warm, large hand above her head.

She slapped Huixia's hand away in an annoyed manner.

"Huixia, if I remember correctly, you should call me 'older sister.' Also, you shouldn't touch a girl's head like that! It's very impolite!"

It was rare to see shyness on his handsome face.

Hui Xia gave an awkward laugh, taking the opportunity to admire the scenery for a while before quietly taking a few steps back. He only felt relieved when he noticed that Mana's emotions had returned to normal.

"No matter what, don't associate with these guys anymore."

Your own situation is complicated enough. Why would you have the power to control monsters, Huixia? Have you ever thought about that?

Mana is worried.

Even she herself initially found Nexus's existence incredible.

"Approaching darkness will gradually corrupt you; becoming obsessed with power makes you easily manipulated by it, until you fall into the abyss and are swallowed by darkness..."

Mana's bright eyes, their vibrant colors, and her undisguised concern made Huixia feel somewhat uncomfortable.

But he also understood Mana's concerns.

To reassure Mana, he nodded slowly, looking at her with equal sincerity.

Yet, a sense of melancholy inevitably arose in my heart.

The somewhat playful yet dark-skinned and thin girl who existed in my memory has now become a qualified light...

"Drip..."

Mana frowned, glanced down at the communicator on her wrist, walked up to Huixia, waved her rather delicate fist in a show of defiance, and then glared at Huixia fiercely, making her meaning clear.

Hui Xia nodded very honestly.

Mana then quickly ran out of the alley.

Hui Xia, who stood there watching her leave, gradually lost her expression, which was replaced by a thoughtful look.

Light and darkness...

...

seng.

The branch's main gate slowly opened, and a figure with slightly rapid breathing appeared before everyone.

"Mana is back. We have a mission to assign next."

Captain Ihara glanced at the other person's casual clothes but didn't say anything. During non-mission periods, UPIC's management was quite relaxed.

Mana nodded somewhat awkwardly, then quickly sat down in her seat.

Looking around, everyone was present except for Noi.

Muraka's complexion has recovered well, but she seems to have changed a bit overall.

Have you grown up?

Commander Kojima sat solemnly in Noi's original spot, holding a small notebook...

Huh? Where did the Mystic Book go?

Shouldn't he be responsible for this task of recording?

Mana looked away, not paying much attention.

Prepare to listen to what Riihara will say next.

Ihara paused briefly, as if organizing his thoughts, before his deep voice gradually reached everyone's ears.

"The defense forces have discovered Noi's whereabouts. He is currently in a village in the E1 district and is being cared for by a kind family. According to investigators, Noi is currently in a stable condition."

Mana frowned, a vague guess forming in her mind.

"The Defense Force is prepared to entrust UPIC with the full responsibility of bringing Noi back. In order to assist us in the blockade and to prevent Noi from transforming into the Dark Giant, the Defense Force will deploy ground troops in the outer area to avoid the situation from escalating and causing adverse effects."

"In order to avoid alerting the enemy, Boden and Muraka drove a specially made Alfa Romeo to the E1 area to await orders. The capture was mainly handled by the ground forces."

Mana will pilot the Divine Eagle One, and I will pilot the Divine Eagle Two, to proceed ahead and closely monitor the situation, providing necessary support for the ground personnel in their capture efforts. Shunling will remain at the branch headquarters to coordinate and request support from the defense forces as needed.

"GIG!"

After Ihara finished speaking, all the participants stood up and saluted.

Ihara said with a solemn expression, "Everyone, no matter what changes happen to Noi, do everything you can to ensure his safety and bring him back to face trial by UPIC."

Secondly, since this operation is being conducted in a village area, innocent people may inevitably be caught in the crossfire. We must do everything in our power to ensure their safety!

...

Mana sat inside the Divine Eagle One fighter jet, meticulously checking all the equipment.

He then gestured to the crew members below the fuselage.

Then, he withdrew his gaze, and his eyes gradually became firm.

Saving Noi means that darkness can also be redeemed.

So...

Everything isn't so bad.

Chapter 65 The Pitiful Ones

...

three days ago.

A flash of red and black light passed by, and the leaked dark energy splashed restlessly on the ground before quickly dissipating.

Immediately afterwards, a disheveled figure appeared in a dense forest in the E1 area.

"They escaped?"

"Not easy."

After catching his breath, the man was still somewhat frightened by Dark Tiga's power.

The man breathed a sigh of relief after glancing around at his surroundings.

Then, remembering how he had been forced to flee by the Dark Giant and Nexus, and how he had to rely on that demon to save him, the man's face immediately darkened.

I took a few steps, feeling irritated.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and finally he punched the tree trunk next to him hard.

"Peng!"

The innocent ancient tree emitted a dull thud, then tilted slightly. The man withdrew his trembling fist, while the branches and leaves of the ancient tree still swayed in dissatisfaction.