Hawks from the Land of Light are calling me a dove and an undercover agent in the chat group.

Therefore, it was only natural to take the students into battle.

As for why he only brought Mebius and a few others, the reason is quite simple. While it is true that they have the greatest potential and a promising future, the more important reason is that these are the only students he feels can both protect themselves and kill enemies on the L77 battlefield.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have included Libut, who hasn't appeared in the current TV series yet and whose future achievements are still unclear.

It's not that Kassadin hasn't trained students stronger than Mebius and the others, but every one of those students has already joined the Space Garrison. Among the group that hasn't graduated yet, only these few are currently qualified to fight against Magma's legion.

For the other trainees, Volugan's legion is too strong and is not an enemy they can face right now.

"Instructor, we're all ready!" Mebius and his three silly kids were already itching for a fight. They knew what they were going to do and had heard of Volugon's reputation, but they were fearless and full of energy in order to defend the peace of the universe!

"Good, very energetic!" Kasa nodded and waved his hand. "Let's go!"

"—Wait, wait a minute, wait for me!"

The shouts that grew louder as they approached from afar brought the entire crew to an abrupt halt just as they were about to take off. Kasa turned his head and saw it was Toregia.

Why is this kid here instead of busy with the massive Ultraman constellation project?

"This is the new flash timer!"

Torregia flew over at high speed, hurriedly pulling out a finished product that had just been made in the laboratory.

"I created this after reviewing Director Hikari's research papers, and I added my Nebula Particle Device to it!"

"If top-tier warriors like the instructors and Taro, who can transform themselves, use this technique, they will have one chance within a certain timeframe to almost completely disintegrate themselves in an instant to evade attacks. However, this technique carries the risk of failure and must be used with caution!"

There are only two finished products, and there's no time for mass production. In fact, we didn't even have these two products until just now. It's only been a short time since Instructor Kasa made the request, and we've only just reached the point of completing the theoretical breakthrough.

It was only after hearing that Instructor Kasa was going to take Taro to meet with Volugan, a man whose infamous reputation he had heard of even though he mostly stayed in the Land of Light, that Tregear rushed back to the lab at breakneck speed and managed to produce two finished products in just over ten minutes at an almost impossible pace.

The talent he displayed astonished even Toregia himself. If he could maintain this level of ability, he would definitely be able to sit at the same table with Director Hikari in terms of scientific achievements.

Although that's impossible.

In the short time that this outburst lasted, if he hadn't rushed over to deliver the items to the instructors and Taro, he would have already gone to the Silver Cross Army. After all, this outburst almost caused him to experience Ultra Oxygen Deprivation. Although he was physically fine, he was feeling very unwell mentally.

"So fast?" Kassa was astonished. He had long known about Toregia's research potential, but this time Toregia's performance far surpassed his previous achievements.

However, seeing the concerned look in Toregia's eyes as he stared intently at Taro, he immediately understood the cause and effect.

The emotions that erupt in order to protect those you care about are not something that only happen on the battlefield.

Torregia solemnly handed over the two timers. "Vorugan is a terrible enemy. You must come back safely, Taro, the instructor, and everyone!"

"Thank you, Toregia." Taro happily switched to the new timer on the spot, saying bluntly without any hidden meaning, "I knew it! Toregia, you're so amazing, you'll definitely make the best contributions to the Science and Technology Bureau. You're incredible, Toregia!"

"Me?" Toregia was a little stunned; he hadn't expected such praise. "Am I that good?"

“Yes,” Taro nodded fiercely, “Although we are in different places, we are fighting for the same goal. Compared to me, the various technologies you develop in the future may save more lives, just like Director Hikari, right, Tregear?”

That's always been his thought, and he's said it before.

But Tregear, who used to be single-mindedly focused on getting into the Space Garrison and felt that only in that way could he make a contribution, be considered powerful, and stand shoulder to shoulder with Taro, wouldn't listen to any of that advice.

Now, although it wasn't the first time he had heard such praise from Taro, it was the first time he had felt a sudden, profound sense of realization.

Listening to the instructor and Belial's discussion in the Ultra Prison changed his thinking considerably.

“Yes…” Torregia murmured softly.

Even if he joined the Space Garrison, he would still be far from having the strength of Taro, and in the end, he still wouldn't be able to stand by Taro's side.

But if he is in charge of logistics and develops one achievement after another, and those achievements are mounted on Taro, wouldn't that mean that he is always standing with Taro?

And that's what the instructors expect too.

Looking at the dazed Tregear, Libut couldn't help but ask, "Tregear-senpai?"

"Huh? Oh, I'm fine." Tregear snapped out of his daze, looked at Taro, the instructor, and the four younger boys, including Libut, who were still in training. He clenched his fist and offered sincere encouragement. "I'm going back to work hard now. You guys keep up the good work too!"

This was the first time in his life that he had offered blessings to the soldiers, rather than expressing envy.

Having gone through a period of confusion, he now understands that although the mountain he should climb is different from that of the soldiers, the result is the same, and that is enough.

“Yes, we will definitely not lose face this time!” Zais and Nais agreed emphatically. They had broken through their inner demons and would no longer be trapped by fear of dirt and pain.

The next second, six dazzling meteors shot out from the Land of Light, injecting a righteous declaration into the dark universe, announcing the existence of the Ultra Warriors, announcing the arrival of the Ultra Warriors.

In a world where the Dark Forest Law might have prevailed and the law of the jungle might have prevailed, millions of these meteors, starting hundreds of thousands of years ago, have been issuing the strongest and most powerful denial of the Dark Forest Law!

Chapter 53 Volugan: He cares about me so much, I'm crying my eyes out.

While traveling from the Land of Light to L77 at near-limitless speed in space, Kassadin first used the time to instill some currently known information about the Volugan Legion in his students before taking a moment to check the chat group.

Upon closer inspection, they spotted Hibiki Yuta and Hikigaya Hachiman looking anxious in the group chat.

He didn't know what to say, so he simply apologized.

[Pro-war faction]: "Sorry."

[Dead Fish Eyes]: "Ugh, with this kind of starting move, it seems that crystal might be a unique item? We're doomed."

[Coward]: "There's no other way. Since that's the case, I'll just have to tough it out with my willpower! It'll become a habit, it's okay! I was reminded before that breathing through the nose is voluntary, so for a while I almost couldn't breathe anymore. I was very conscious of my nose, but later I gradually got used to it and it was fine."

[Coward]: "So it's the same this time!"

[Dead Fish Eyes]: "Ugh, Yuta, you idiot! Don't tell me that breathing is something you do on your own! Now I'm not only afraid of ghosts, but I also don't know how to breathe anymore. Breathing is so tiring! Ugh!"

[Best Actor]: "Just a few days ago, Hachiman looked like he had seen through the world, but now he's suddenly become the one who makes sarcastic remarks?"

Don't dig up someone's dark past so easily, it's disgusting!

In the world of Oregairu, Hachiman Hikigaya viciously bit into a piece of bread, as if he were treating it as the hateful Hibiki Yuta and Yotsuya Miko, wanting to swallow his dark history through the bread.

Unfortunately, it's impossible.

The thought that he had previously made such childish remarks in the group, such as "Sigh, humanity; sigh, human nature," made him want to run away with his tail between his legs.

It's not that he's reflected on his actions or stopped pretending to be profound; he just feels that among high school students, he's actually quite profound and insightful about society.

But the main thing is that, although neither Kassadin nor Luther had shared their life experiences in the group, after spending a few days together, he had a vague intuition that these two unassuming men might have a terrifying depth of thought and theory!

Unlike Hiratsuka-sensei, who, despite being a teacher, was barely able to compete with Hikari Hachiman.

Uncle Casa has never hidden anything, but that's what makes him even more alarmed. He's completely unfathomable, so what else is there to say?

As for Uncle Luther, he hasn't even revealed the tip of the iceberg yet, like the whole mountain hidden under the sea. Even so, my intuition tells me that Uncle Luther is definitely a man of great depth.

He made profound remarks in front of these two people, uh, isn't that like an ant showing off in front of a tiger, smug and self-satisfied, thinking it has the ability? It's too ridiculous.

However, that's not the most important thing right now.

"Sigh." Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't help but sigh. He was very anxious. Since Uncle Kassapa, on whom he had placed high hopes, had started by apologizing, it was clear that he couldn't offer any assistance.

Although Uncle Kassa owes him nothing, the main problem is the feeling of irritability and worry, which is difficult for him to control.

Hachiman Hikigaya sighed, about to tell Miko Yotsuya to stop bringing up his dark past of pretending to be profound, when he saw the message in the group chat, which was completely different from what he had expected.

[Pro-war faction]: "No, why the sudden shift to pessimism? I never said I couldn't help."

[Pro-war faction]: "You two may have misunderstood. What I meant by apologizing is that I am currently outside, so I cannot provide you with something of the same strength as what I provided to Miko. The strength will be much lower."

[Coward]: "Ah, no, is this something I should apologize for?"

[Coward]: "Uncle Kassadin, you really... I'm going to cry..."

Hibiki Yuta didn't know how to describe it. If someone else had said these words, even someone as guileless as him might have thought it was too pretentious. But these were Uncle Casa's heartfelt words, which made him feel warm and fuzzy.

Hibiki Yuta looked up at the sun in the sky.

Yes.

Uncle Kasa is as warm as the sun. Even though he likes Rikka Takarada a lot, he doesn't feel that way about her. There can't be two suns in the sky, and in his heart, there is only one sun: Uncle Kasa!

[Dead Fish Eyes]: "The corpse feels warm."

[Dead Fish Eyes]: "Yuta and I are already very grateful as long as you're willing to help, and Uncle Luther probably feels the same way. Uncle Kasa, to be honest, we would be extremely grateful if you could help us, but speaking of which, how low is this level of difficulty? Is it low enough that we can reliably see the evil spirits without being actively harmed by them?"

[Pro-war faction]: "If you do indeed have evil spirits on your side, and the level of those evil spirits is only as high as what Jianzi's side is like, then that's acceptable."

What a pity, the timing was wrong.

In the universe, Kassadin, speeding along, felt a pang of regret.

If they were still in the Land of Light, and he didn't have to be stingy with his energy, he would have been happy to share some of his power to create something like the one he made for Yotsuya Miko, for the rest of his friends. But now that they've set off and a great battle is imminent, he has to cherish every bit of energy. At this point, he can only make some small toys for the remaining three people.

Otherwise, if we fail to capture Volugan, that would be terrible.

[Pro-war faction]: "(Red envelopes, three in total)".

[Coward]: "Thank you, uncle!"

[Dead Fish Eyes]: "Thank you, Uncle!"

【I am Batman】: "Let me check if there are any evil spirits on my side."

Be careful, bat, at all times and in all places, and never fall into the trap of being seen by the demons as someone who has signed a pact of help!

[Best Actor]: "Well, it's my turn! It's my turn!"

[Best Actor]: "Um, Uncle Casa, can I give away the things you gave me to someone else?"

[Pro-war faction]: "Hmm? Sure, it's yours now. As long as you don't use it for evil, you're free to do whatever you want with it. What's wrong? You called me in such a hurry just now because of this?"

[Best Actor]: "Mmm!"

Miko Yotsuya posted several cute emojis of people nodding wildly.

But her expression and mood in real life were far less relaxed than she appeared in the chat group.

Sitting in the living room, Miko Yotsuya was watching today's news on TV with a worried expression. Her mother and younger brother also sensed an unusual atmosphere, which seemed to be gradually gathering. They watched the news together, both of them feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.

"According to real-time data, from 00:00:01 yesterday to now, the number of patients with novel symptoms of sudden mental illness who have died has doubled around the world and is continuing to grow."

"The United Nations urges all citizens not to panic. Please look at the following photos. If any citizen has any suggestions regarding these photos, please contact the official hotline of your country immediately. We will connect with you right away. To reiterate..."

Chapter 54: With all our might, until the end of the world and the arrival of hope.

It's even more dangerous now.

"Mom, something feels really strange these past few days." Kyosuke, the younger brother, muttered to himself as he watched the news on TV. Although he tried to act mature for his age, he still felt a chill.

The mother's face was also serious. She stroked her youngest son's head and whispered to comfort him, "It's alright. Look, the United Nations has taken action, hasn't it? It'll be fine."

Just like millions of normal people, my younger brother and mother cannot see or know about the existence of evil spirits.

Even so, these unseen people have recently felt an inexplicable darkness in their hearts, making it increasingly difficult to breathe, with a premonition of an impending storm.