Great, we're doomed now!

"There will be even more evil things visiting Earth in the future. Your sentiments are premature," Ye Shou shook his head.

He turned his attention back to what was in front of him, and saw behind the thick, transparent glass a group of staff in protective suits placing an unconscious crow-man on an operating table and putting a breathing mask and restraints on him.

This scene looks horrifying, but it's not a dissection experiment—blood draws and the like might be involved, but even for the sinful slave owners, scientists wouldn't want to disassemble them into parts.

Blockbuster films ultimately design so many inhumane experiments only to create dramatic conflict and highlight darkness. In reality, the specific circumstances must be considered before deciding how to handle them; it's definitely not about resorting to violence right from the start.

For these scientists, there's nothing to study about the physiological structure of extraterrestrials, and there's no need for live dissection (after all, there are still corpses available).

All living things evolve by adapting to their environment. The same trait, which is an advantage in one environment, may be a disadvantage in another. When life forms are at roughly the same level, different physiological structures can only serve as a reference for the evolutionary path of humans.

They're not monsters or Ultraman, which are life forms that are clearly several levels higher. The Crow People are obviously not much stronger than humans.

What truly matters is their "knowledge of the universe" as an interstellar race!

Are there many or few life-bearing planets in the universe? What are the difficulties of interstellar travel? How do different civilizations usually come into contact? Are there more benevolent extraterrestrials or the other way around?

—This knowledge is truly priceless.

Therefore, TPC's core members have flocked to Japan from all over the world, and observers from various countries have also arrived. Even Kayaba Akihiko, who doesn't care about anything but his dreams, has come begging to Ye Shou for a visitor spot.

The company 【Blue Dream】 has drawn on a large number of elites to analyze the brainwaves of the crow people, striving to develop a matching reading machine as soon as possible.

(In reality, Liuli had already informed Ye Shou of a lot of information in advance by extracting "living spirits," in order to put on a show for the governments of various countries.)

Whether it's hypnosis or brainwashing, we have to get these guys to vomit the real stuff!

In comparison, restoring the shrunk humans was just a side effect.

In a sense, the results of this experiment will also influence the future direction of human development:

If the universe is truly a dark forest where the strong prey on the weak, then humanity will most likely be heading towards an arms race.

Ye Shou had no way to deal with this.

In a normal Ultraman worldview, the majority of races yearn for peace, and there are also organizations like the "Space Garrison" of the Land of Light that maintain order.

However, Ultraman Tiga is a relatively independent work in the Ultraman series, without the Land of Light or any powerful figures who could save the day.

As for the main world where Ye Shousuo lives, that's even harder to say... Let's hope that instead of the Land of Light, Absolut appears instead!

Given the chaotic and unclear state of the universe, engaging in an arms race may not necessarily be wrong for humanity.

Although there is no relevant intelligence in the information we have so far, judging from the level of technology of the Crow People, their understanding of the universe is probably not comprehensive.

We still cannot let our guard down!

“It’s truly astonishing that an interstellar race practices slavery…” Dr. Nezu stepped out from the crowd and approached Ye Shou and Masaki, his face showing obvious disappointment.

"Dr. Yao and I both believe that as long as we develop enough energy to support interstellar travel, we can get humanity to put aside their prejudices and unite to travel to a new world."

But now it seems that even if science and technology advance, internal systems may not necessarily change.

Ye Shou nodded upon hearing this, but said, "It's still different. The crows, oh, the Lebik aliens are actually more like highly social insects such as ants and bees than birds. They can even control their evolutionary level through brainwaves and pheromones."

Although we humans also have differences in wealth and status, we are ultimately not divided into classes at the genetic level... Having an independent personality is the biggest difference between us and them.

Doctor, your dreams weren't wrong; at least I believed in them—from the very beginning.

"Hmm~"

Nezu nodded and smiled, "You're still as good at comforting people as ever."

Masaki also gave Ye Shou an appreciative look; he, too, was full of confidence in humanity.

"On the other hand, if we hadn't established the TPC, we would have been completely unprepared for an alien invasion, and we wouldn't have had any contingency plans. It's a stroke of good luck amidst misfortune."

"Humans on Earth have become their slaves? That's... unimaginable."

Dr. Nezu said with lingering fear, "It was like when white people came to America, it was terrifying."

Upon hearing this, Ye Shou suddenly had a thought, turned his head to look at the crow-man in the glass window, and his eyes became deep.

"Hmm?" Masaki sensed something was wrong. "Kuze?"

"Think about it carefully, this race is keen on capturing slaves, but given their social structure, most members are themselves slaves of those in higher positions, just like worker ants... Because of the control of pheromones, they don't complain. A race that is born to work in factories..."

Ye Shou seemed to be deep in thought: "And there's no need to pay them wages or insurance—"

Snapped!

Masaki Keigo patted Ye Shou on the shoulder, waking him from his thoughts.

The man said to Ye Shou with a serious expression, "We are warriors of light, don't think about such dark things."

"……what?"

"We must stay true to ourselves! Even though they are invaders."

Looking at Ye Shou's blank expression, Masaki Keigo secretly made up his mind:

Ye Shou is perfect in every way, and I believe he has also experienced a lot of trials, just like me, and has been under even greater pressure... That's why he needs someone to help him support this situation, so that he won't be overwhelmed by the pressure.

'My true feelings? If I were following my true feelings, I would have sent them all to Siberia to dig potatoes!'

However, what Masaki Keigo didn't know was that Ye Shou's current state was forced out by pressure.

According to his true thoughts, not to mention the crow people, even the dinosaur people and lightning people, the native inhabitants of Earth, would have to go to the factory!

Sigh, I still envy Liuli. She can directly extract living spirits, not to mention a salary, she doesn't even have to worry about food and lodging!

Why don't I have such an efficient stand-in...?

When did the first infiltration of consciousness begin?

"Preparations are almost complete, but I want to wait for Secretary-General Sawai to arrive before we talk. As the founder of TPC, he should have firsthand information."

Ye Shou's voice was calm, but the content made Zheng Mu take notice: "At the very least, we can't be later than the observers from other countries. We need to leave some time for contingencies."

In other words, even if the results are not to their liking, the TPC will still manipulate intelligence to get all countries to agree to its various plans—Masaki understood instantly.

He had no objection to this. Although such methods were not exactly honorable, one could not do without a certain level of awareness on this grand stage.

Wasn't the "treasure-hunting robot" that he built in secret also something he did by embezzling investors' money?

Although we don't have to worry about funding anymore...

The thought that he would no longer have to attend boring social events and could just focus on building robots at the base made Masaki Keigo feel incredibly happy!

"Mr. Sawai might be a little late," Dr. Nezu, who knew the inside story, whispered. "They've found another ancient site in South America. I heard they've made a lot of progress this time. Mr. Sawai went to check it out himself, so the exploration won't be over anytime soon."

An ancient civilization... Masaki Keigo also showed an eager expression; it was more attractive to him than the Crow People.

Ye Shou was also particularly concerned, after all, the more relics were discovered, the more it proved that at a certain point in time...

“Mr. Sawai? I’ve only heard of him, I haven’t met him yet.”

"He's a very easy-going person, don't be nervous... sorry."

Ye Shou took out his phone, but before he could turn it on, Dr. Nezu's phone rang in his pocket, and many of the scientists gathered there looked up.

A sense of foreboding suddenly rose in his heart—

[UN Secretary-General Soichiro Sawai's plane crashed into a rainforest in Rondônia this night while en route from Brazil to Japan.]

— Ye Shou's pupils suddenly contracted.

Chapter 208: Why did the plane crash? (Bonus Chapter)

Why did the plane crash?

This is a very difficult technical problem to explain.

This period has been extremely busy for Sawai. First, the Earth Defense Force has been officially established, but only a portion of the TPC scientists are willing to serve it, and he is acting as a liaison. Second, ruins have been discovered in South America, which has greatly interested him.

However, after entering the cave himself, Sawai discovered that although it was indeed an ancient site, it was definitely older than 30 million years, even predating the Cretaceous period. Moreover, the cave's internal structure and style were completely different from those of an ancient civilization.

After investigation, it was determined to be an "archaic extinction civilization," that is, a civilization that originated independently and was later wiped out during the long gap period between the appearance of dinosaurs and the emergence of ancient civilizations.

The accompanying archaeologists discovered huge geoglyphs around the ruins, much like the Nazca Lines in Peru, depicting birds and animals that can only be seen from above.

They believe this is a sacrificial ritual left behind by an extinct civilization. Judging from the area it occupies, there must be a much larger area of ​​this site that has not yet been discovered, and they suggest increasing the scale of the excavation.

But Sawai wasn't as optimistic as the archaeologists. Ordinary people could only see empty caves and mysterious geoglyphs, but after being pierced by an arrow, he had been practicing Ripple Qigong for a long time and could do things that ordinary people couldn't.

With the help of the Holy Grail Mark, despite his advanced age, he was able to withstand the burden of Stand awakening and had long since successfully subdued it.

His stand-in happens to possess psychic abilities, connecting with the "echoes" left behind by this civilization, and learning about the dangers of those geoglyphs.

In short, this race called the "Ginejindar" was once the ruler of the Earth, possessing highly advanced technology, in addition to being born with superpowers, and having a strong religious atmosphere.

Despite their immense power, they seemed to be fearing something. In order to fight against the unknown enemy, they created weapons called the "Three Egyptian Gods" based on their own mythology to protect the Earth.

In reality, the three Egyptian Gods were of no use. Before the enemy even arrived, the ambitious figures within the ranks had already been corrupted and fallen by darkness, attempting to seize control of the three Egyptian Gods in order to dominate the world.

The civil war led to the extinction of the Ginajindar people. The last survivors sealed the three Egyptian Gods forever, which are the geoglyphs. This ruin was once an altar (control mechanism).

The "Echo" warned Sawai that opening the altar without authorization could lead to uncontrollable consequences, so Sawai ordered the ruins sealed off. Just then, she received news from the Crow People, dealt with the aftermath, and prepared to fly back to Japan from South America.

...and then the plane crashed.

This is truly baffling, because they didn't encounter any bad weather, nor did the plane itself malfunction, yet it inexplicably stalled and plummeted. Throughout the entire process, everyone from the pilots to the passengers was completely unaware, as if they were in a dream.

By the time they realized what was happening, the plane had completely veered off course and was beyond repair. Fortunately, it was a TPC product, which ejected the escape pod in an emergency, saving the lives of Sawai and the others.

They are now stranded in a dense primeval jungle, and it is impossible for them to get out on their own. They can only hold out and wait for reinforcements.

Fortunately, the escape pod contained a positioning system and emergency supplies, so there was no immediate problem with survival.

"Sir, we've tried everywhere, but we can't contact the outside world at all. The magnetic field here is extremely chaotic, all long-distance communications are down, even satellite phones..."

Shinjo entered the temporary camp, which was built around escape pods, and reported the latest situation to Sawai Soichiro, causing one to frown.

"You've worked hard. Don't be impatient, there'll always be a way," Sawai comforted him.

Tetsuo Shinjo was a young man he had high hopes for. He had previously participated in the battle to subdue Sukuna oni under the command of Yoshioka and Megumi Iruma, and was later transferred to his side as a guard and driver. He performed his duties exceptionally well.

Another man stationed at the camp got up, reported to Zejing, picked up some simple tools, and led Shinjo out—they needed to plan for the long term and couldn't rely solely on emergency supplies.

Sawai watched the man's retreating figure with admiration:

Munakata Seiichi is a proper military officer with a military background, and he acts decisively and resolutely. Although he is a tough guy, he is not violent; on the contrary, he is kind and gentle. He is very gentle with his juniors and polite but not humble with his superiors.

He is now a member of the Earth Defense Force, and this time he was sent to escort Sawai back to Japan, but he never expected that a simple mission would suddenly turn into a wilderness survival mission.

What Sawai admires about him is that he is loyal and reliable, but not stubborn. As a soldier, he is not obsessed with force and does not have the bad habits of the old-fashioned army.

"The magnetic field is chaotic... Do we have no choice but to keep waiting?" Sawai felt a little anxious.