Ultraman: He captures EyeQ at the start, a righteous and fun-loving man.

"Really? It seems you young people aren't living very well either."

After all, these days so many monsters and aliens seem to appear out of nowhere. This has led to increased internal searches by humans, making his life less comfortable as well.

"Young man, do you still remember your hometown?"

Bai Yue opened a can of beverage and gulped down two mouthfuls.

In his original world, he was a typical Gen Z. Born in 2004. He's exactly 20 years old this year.

“I am an orphan. After finishing my studies, I started working. If I had to say, I have always lived in my hometown.”

But he's gone now. Bai Yue added a few more words in her mind.

The boss looked at Bai Yue with a hint of pity. He sighed deeply.

"Nowadays, people only come back to visit during holidays. They'll only realize how precious their hometown is when it's gone."

He brought the noodles to the table. Bai Yue picked up her chopsticks and slurped a couple of mouthfuls.

"It's hard to say for sure. How could my hometown be gone? The place is still there."

The boss sat down forlornly at the table opposite Bai Yue.

"It's different now, it's different now..."

Bai Yue looked at him with great interest.

"Uncle, what makes you say that?"

The boss took off his hat. He spoke as if reminiscing.

“My hometown is in Yanye Street. There is a lookout tower in the village, and there is a clear stream there. On the other side of the stream is a lotus pond.”

The boss looked up, as if he had been transported back to the past.

“Every evening at dusk, the workers would return home, leaning against the straw by their doorways. The children would swim in the river, and everyone would chat and look forward to a good harvest. Everything was so wonderful back then.”

The boss's face darkened.

"But those beautiful views are no longer available."

Bai Yue listened quietly. Then she asked a question.

What happened?

The boss's face suddenly tightened, revealing a hint of ferocity.

"Now, my hometown is going to be redeveloped and turned into a meaningless industrial park! People will all go out to work and never come back!"

After saying that, he suddenly realized what he had said. As if afraid of frightening Bai Yue, he turned his face away and went to the stove to start tidying up.

Bai Yue continued shoveling noodles into her bowl, savoring the perfect balance of flavor and aroma. She then spoke.

"Looking at it this way, boss, you do resemble the lonely old people I've seen in the newspaper."

The boss's body trembled suddenly.

"What do you mean?"

Bai Yue finished her noodles and was wondering whether she should drink some soup. She then spoke up.

"Actually, things are pretty good now, aren't they? Things are developing and progressing. If we really went back to ancient times to live that kind of life, I guess not many people would be willing."

The boss's body trembled, as if he were suppressing something.

"So, in the name of development and progress, we've abandoned our hometown? Could it be...?"

"It's not abandonment!"

Bai Yue interrupted the shopkeeper and pushed the bowl back.

"Even those who go out to work will always remember their childhood; that village will always remain in their hearts."

He said meaningfully.

"What you miss, is it the scenery or the people who laughed? It's precisely because of the company of those laughing people that the scenery is so moving to you, isn't it?"

The boss's body went limp. He buried his head in his hands and mumbled something.

Have you heard the story of Obik?

Bai Yue sensed that he was avoiding the topic. Instead of provoking him further, she went along with what he was saying.

"Is that the man-eating Obik?"

The boss chuckled sinisterly.

"Legend has it that when you're walking down the street, you'll see a noodle stall with a pot inside that eats people. It will say to you: 'Play with me...'"

A gust of cold wind blew by. The pot behind Bai Yue began to tremble, and a child's voice came from it.

"Play with me!!"

The pot lid was suddenly flung open. A pitch-black shadow emerged from it and lunged towards the white moon.

To the boss's surprise, Bai Yue wasn't frightened. He simply extended his right hand with a calm expression, and the power of Reonics surged forth.

The pot instantly became like a pet, pinned to the spot by Bai Yue, who let him stroke it.

"You...you??"

Bai Yue gently pressed the pot back down. She gave Obik a deep look.

“I wasn’t lying, Obik… goodbye.”

With a spatial fluctuation, Bai Yue's figure vanished from the spot, leaving Obik with a complex expression.

..............................

"In response to the legend of Obik near Hikono Street, the Victory Team is about to take action. Today, we've invited a renowned monster expert..."

Bai Yue watched the news on TV and sighed softly.

It seems Obik has come to this. Although no one has been harmed, it has significantly disrupted the normal lives of the public. Therefore, the Victory Team is about to intervene.

Walking down the street, people around me were all talking about Obik. A woman said with an exaggerated expression...

"Have you guys seen the news? That guy's hair has turned completely white. It must be Obik's doing."

An old man nearby nodded in deep agreement and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"I've heard the legend of Obik since I was a child, so I knew it must be true. Let me tell you, I heard that Obik drinks people's blood, and that guy must have had his blood drained!"

In the center of the crowd, a Victory Team member was busy calming the surrounding people. Bai Yue looked at the first Victory Team member she had met since coming to this world.

Horii frantically tried to calm the crowd, while also inquiring about Obik's whereabouts.

Although it's not very useful, it at least sends a message: the TPC has intervened.

After the crowd dispersed, Horii hurried towards the meeting point. Baiyue thought for a moment and then followed him.

In a plaza filled with piles of cement pipes, the members of the Victory Team are sharing the intelligence they've gathered.

Xincheng said somewhat dejectedly.

"The people here know absolutely nothing, all they do is spread rumors, like they've been drained of their blood!"

Zong Fang spoke calmly.

"According to current intelligence, Obik prefers to live in dark places, and he also owns a buckwheat noodle stall. There has already been one victim."

Upon hearing this, Horii's extraordinary wisdom suddenly erupted.

"Then we just need to tell everyone in town not to go near the buckwheat noodle stalls, right?"

The others gave him a speechless look, selectively ignoring Horii's daily erratic behavior.

“I’ve met Obik, would you like to hear about it?”

Everyone turned to look. A handsome young man was watching them from a short distance away.

Chapter 24 Victory Team

The newcomer was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt with a blue jacket draped over it. Combined with his delicate features, he gave off a clean and refreshing impression.

Daigo stepped forward and asked excitedly.

"Are you telling the truth? You...have seen Obik?"

It's no wonder he was so agitated. After all, everyone was practically clueless. Even the monster tracker thrown into the pot had no effect.

Zong Fang stepped out and looked at Bai Yue calmly, asking...

"May I ask who you are? Could you tell me more about Obik?"

Bai Yue nodded and walked up to them.

"Just call me Bai Yue. I did see Obik a few nights ago."

Bai Yue selectively recounted the events of the past few days, adding a final sentence at the end.

“Obik gives off the impression of a lonely old man. I know he doesn’t have any intention of harming anyone. If I’m not mistaken, the man who was said to have had his blood drained is probably just old and has white hair, right?”

The news has already released the man's photo. Aside from his white hair, he seems to be in good spirits. Maybe a little scare can even help someone stay alert.

Xincheng said casually.

"So, that guy Obik created the panic because he missed his hometown of Hikonoga?"

Lina said thoughtfully.

"I heard that a village in Yanye Street is going to be transformed into a health and ecological park. Is that the hometown of Obik?"

Horii came out and interrupted the two.

"But his current actions have seriously caused panic among residents. Spreading rumors and causing trouble is also a crime, don't forget."

Daigo spoke up.

"But laws need to evolve, don't they? And Obik isn't really suited to human laws."

Zongfang stopped talking and said...

"But to live in human society, one must be subject to certain restrictions, regardless of strength. I will report this to the captain. The most urgent task is to stop Obik from continuing to spread panic."

After saying that, he turned to Bai Yue and asked with concern.