Ultraman: Forced to become the Dark Boss

In any Ultraman TV series, the protagonists and antagonists are always treated differently after their identities are revealed.

Most of the time, people of light are not captured for human experimentation, but of course, this varies from case to case and is not absolute.

Characters like Shin Asuka and Jun Himeya were treated very cruelly.

However, judging from UPIC's attitude towards Noi, this commander clearly values ​​loyalty and is willing to be lenient with some rules whenever possible.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Ihara was a completely good person; everyone has their own selfish motives.

If there is a Giant of Light in the team, not only will the losses be reduced when facing danger, but the results of the battle will also benefit.

Although in many TV shows, people often criticize the defense forces for being incompetent.

All they do is follow Ultraman around and shout "666," they don't have much fighting power at all.

But that's the reality. Whether it's a giant of light or a human, as long as the monster is destroyed, the goal is achieved, and who kills it doesn't really matter.

Besides, if things turn sour, no one can guarantee they can control Rima.

Nobody knows what will happen then.

However, one thing is undeniable: the wrath of the Giant of Light seems to be something that humanity simply cannot withstand at present.

Even Noi managed to escape the heavily guarded research institute after undergoing layers of brutal experiments, so who would dare to take the risk? Especially Captain Ihara, who was already inclined to handle things gently.

While Noi's escape cannot be entirely attributed to the incompetence of the defense forces...enen, it seems there are no other reasons.

If you look closer, even a darkness that hasn't fully recovered its power isn't invincible.

Unfortunately, it was too late. Noi is no longer the helpless guy who was filled with uncertainty about the future.

Driven by hatred, he seems to have grown increasingly powerful.

Hui Xia squinted slightly, suddenly having the urge to pick the peach.

If I could snatch Noi from Lucifer myself…

It seems like a very interesting thing?

Dark Spark: It would be best if it became a card.

...

"The Alpha vehicle does show signs of having been used; I'm referring to the Alpha beam cannon."

However, the operator has erased their traces, so it's impossible to tell who used it now. But we can confirm it's someone from UPIC, and at least a UPIC official member level.

Borden looked at the seemingly unchanged Alpha vehicle, but through the onboard control panel, there were indeed traces of Alpha beams being fired.

But as he said, safety issues were not considered in the initial design.

Therefore, each official team member has the right to control the firing of the Alpha Beam, and can even delete data on previous firings at will, such as time and location.

Moreover, although the use of this weapon theoretically requires approval from superiors—for example, if Borden had to use the Alpha Beam in battle, even if he could fire it at any time, he would still need to report to Captain Ihara.

However, the management is not very strict. It's like this thing is very important, but because it's not used much, some loopholes are often overlooked.

But who would have thought that there was a "spy" inside UPIC, which had passed through layers of testing?

Ihara rested his hands on the hood, a thoughtful expression on his face.

There are actually only a few targets, which should be easy to guess, but all the official team members have alibis.

He piloted Unit 2 himself, Mana piloted Unit 1, and Boden and Muraka commanded more than a dozen reserve members throughout the entire process. Noi couldn't possibly be the one, so who could it be?

Even with Captain Ihara's meticulous thinking, he still couldn't figure out who it could be.

It seems that he will need to pay attention to internal issues for a long time to come.

"Besides that... regarding the defense forces..."

Bourden was still somewhat agitated. If the Alpha tanks were an indirect cause, then what was the matter with the missiles suddenly being fired at his own people?

This is no longer a minor issue, but a very serious accident, the kind that would wipe out the entire operation if exposed.

"I have already sent a request to the island commander to investigate the defense forces' missile attack on the village."

Ihara's thoughtful expression was shrouded in gloom.

Even though he's a nice guy, Ihara still has his own bottom line.

Putting the mission's failure aside, the lives of so many innocent people are irretrievable.

Who on earth would dare to defy public opinion and do such a thing?

What benefit would he gain from doing this?

However, one thing is certain: this incident has had a significant impact on the defense forces.

Li Mana, standing to the side, looked thoughtfully at the Alpha tank and the village ruins still emitting white smoke after being destroyed by the planes. She seemed to have thought of something.

If not a formal team member, then who could it be?

Could it be...?

...

In the following days, the issue of the defense forces' missiles was ultimately not resolved.

"All the defense soldiers responsible for the outer perimeter were killed. The missiles prepared to prevent the Dark Giant from breaking through the encirclement were also all programmed by the attackers and launched towards the village..."

Considering the UPIC Alpha vehicle incident, I suspect there's an outsider infiltrating our organization and UPIC's internal workings. I boldly speculate it's an extraterrestrial life form, something similar to Gen Huixia.

In the office of the head of the defense force, Xia Muxiong, who was overwhelmed by the recent major incident, listened to the report from his confidant, Liu Teng.

As Liu Teng finished his report and bowed respectfully, Xia Muxiong's eyes flashed with anger.

"Damn it... is it possible to find out who it is?"

"It's very difficult. The entire external surveillance system was hacked, including missile commands, which were quickly modified. The other side seems to be very familiar with our internal commands."

Anyone capable of such an act must be at least a mid- to high-ranking military officer, and within UPIC, there are no suspects, or rather, everyone is a suspect.

Liu Teng shook his head regretfully and said a fact that almost made Xia Muxiong flip the table.

"I see."

Simply getting angry won't solve the problem, but Xia Muxiong's expression was also quite ferocious.

"We must verify all personnel, from senior officers and retired officers to every soldier in the defense force. We must carefully screen them and not overlook any suspicious points."

This incident has severely damaged the reputation of the defense forces. The media and the public have been saying all sorts of things. Some say that the UPC leadership embezzled funds, leading to problems with the weapons. Others say that the defense force soldiers are incompetent, unable to even protect the command post with so many people...

They were practically pointing their fingers at Xia Muxiong, the highest-ranking officer in charge of the defense force, and yelling that he was a piece of trash and should just step down and go home.

These were undoubtedly sharp knives, deeply embedded in Xia Muxiong, who had thought the defense force was impregnable and that his own prestige was enough to overwhelm everything.

Some radicals have even started demonstrations, including some opportunists who want to profit from this farce.

If it weren't for the continuous efforts of the defense forces to control public opinion, and the fact that the Japanese government was forced to make some policy changes and increase investment in people's livelihoods to divert public attention, the defense forces' doors would probably have been kicked down long ago.

Even so, the situation is not optimistic. Coupled with the dissatisfaction of the Japanese government, the entire UPC, which is independent of the system, is not doing well.

UPIC is actually better off, since it has a secondary responsibility of drawing fire, which is much better than the defense forces.

However, since they are essentially in the same department, both sides wanted to catch the troublemakers so they could quickly shift the blame onto the other.

Unfortunately, people aren't so easy to catch.

After explaining the response plan, Xia Muxiong also proposed a solution.

"Isn't the Alpha A model already repaired? Send a message to UPIC and tell them to conduct a second live-fire exercise as soon as possible. Ideally, they should be able to participate in the battle when the Dark Giant or the Alien Beast appears to draw attention to it."

It's one good thing.

As the highest-ranking officer in charge of the defense force, Xia Muxiong is quite capable.

"Okay, I'll do it right away."

Liu Teng responded respectfully.

As he turned around, a hint of mockery flashed across his face.

Chapter 74 Xia Muxiong's Attempt to Recruit

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An ordinary day.

"UPIC, belonging to the UPC Riben Branch, is a department with the same functions as the Defense Force..."

"UPIC is now openly recruiting from the public, with several popular and sought-after positions, including UPIC fighter pilots, waiting for you to join us!"

Do you want to protect the Earth? Do you want to fight alongside the Giants of Light? Do you want to pilot the world's most advanced fighter jet?

What are you waiting for? Apply to UPIC's hiring department now! Requirements are as follows: No gender preference…

...

Due to its recent booming business, Yoshimoto-ya has opened new branches in other districts.

So Sakura Yoshimoto will be staying at the new store for a while until a new store manager is chosen, at which point she will return. (It's also possible she won't come back.)

Meanwhile, Huixia was appointed as the interim store manager (actually the new store manager) to temporarily take charge of the operation of Yizhiye Café.

To alleviate his own pressure, Huixia did not hesitate to recruit two more new people.

After all, she was quite busy with her own affairs, and Xia Muqingxue would soon have new tasks to do, so she wouldn't stay in the coffee shop for very long.

There will definitely be a staff shortage then, so we might as well fill the gaps now...

Then...

Hui Xia, who has undergone a complete transformation, has begun to openly slack off.

While the other three were busy, Huixia sat in the best "viewing" spot and watched the official news reports from Riben.

While you're at it, enjoy a cup of coffee that doesn't cost any extra money.

only…

UPIC's recruitment news doesn't seem quite right...

"The Alpha A prototype developed by the UPIC Research Center will undergo its second test on August 17th, which may be the final test before delivery..."

Regarding the recent incident on August 13th where a missile fired by the defense forces accidentally injured villagers, which has drawn public attention, an official spokesperson for the defense forces has provided an explanation…