Great, we're doomed now!

Speaking of which, there really is a race in the Ultraman Tiga storyline that calls themselves angels—the Kirieloids.

This race, skilled in brainwashing, can even smear Ultraman as a demon, and is the only one who knows how to defeat Tiga:

Even if you kill Tiga, he will be resurrected, but if humanity stops believing in the light, there's really nothing Tiga can do!

Despite his clown-like escape in the end, Ye Shou considered him a formidable opponent second only to Qi Jiela, and even more threatening than Jinlong and Mechanical Island.

Therefore, we should indeed be careful and vigilant about this kind of non-mainstream behavior, which can be considered as building a mental firewall:

The brainwashing methods used by Christians are not insurmountable; they can be effectively suppressed by blocking the channels of transmission.

This is why Christians always use television broadcasts to spread their fear-based beliefs whenever they appear on screen.

"If we want to achieve unified control over the global internet, we need to coordinate through the United Nations and the TPC..."

Liuli offered several suggestions, which Ye Shouyi accepted one by one.

Having temporarily settled on a solution, the maid paused for a moment, and as her gaze swept over the comments again, she couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

She followed Ye Shou through the "Battle of Calamity," a great war that nearly led to the extinction of humanity. The M·A that brought the slaughter were also "angels," but it was the "demon gods" who defeated them and protected humanity.

This shows that getting hung up on titles is completely meaningless; these fanatical religious people are truly clueless!

"Liuli, you seem quite dismissive of this?"

The beautiful girl was pleasing to the eye with every smile and frown. Even when Liuli put on a sarcastic expression, she still had a unique charm, which made Ye Shou want to chat.

"Don't underestimate these fanatics. Although most of them are blind followers, there are also some truly intelligent people among them."

"Hmm?" Liuli asked, puzzled. "I really don't see the point in this. Would a smart person waste their time and energy on something like this?"

"Do you know when Jeanne d'Arc (the Saintly Maiden) was canonized?" Ye Shou suddenly changed the subject.

"This..." Liuli was speechless for a moment. She instinctively wanted to say that she became a saint after death, but this general statement was obviously not accurate enough.

Ye Shouyou said, "Joan of Arc was accused of heresy and witchcraft and was burned at the stake. She was stigmatized for a long time until twenty-five years later, when the Pope rehabilitated her at the urging of King Charles VII of France."

However, even at this point, Joan of Arc was not officially recognized as a 'saint,' and the Papacy was unwilling to associate her story with miracles.

Only the French people, especially in the Orléans region, regard her as a saint with the most basic national sentiment.

For centuries, Joan of Arc existed as a symbol of French nationalism. While her connection to religion was undeniable, it was not as close as commonly believed.

Even during the French Revolution, Joan of Arc's image, as the greatest common denominator of various ideologies, became a symbol of progressivism, opposing the church and feudalism.

"……really."

Upon hearing this, Liuli suddenly remembered something and realized: "If she were an officially recognized saint, then Shakespeare would not dare to openly smear or belittle her in his 'Charles VI'."

Only when Joan of Arc became a symbol of France could Shakespeare, as an Englishman, harbor such vulgar and utter malice towards her.

"It wasn't until 1920, when the 20th century had already begun, that the Vatican officially canonized her and, through clever propaganda, made Joan of Arc inseparable from 'faith,' which was almost five hundred years after her death."

"This can't be because they had a change of heart, can it?"

Of course~

Ye Shou chuckled: "Because the early 20th century was a turbulent era, faith became precarious under the impact of various ideologies and theories, and France, in particular, was a traditional 'revolutionary base,' where the influence of the Papacy had fallen to its lowest point in history, and it was almost purged."

Regardless of the turbulent intellectual climate in France, Joan of Arc remained a universally acknowledged figure of greatness. Therefore, the Papacy chose to actively embrace Joan of Arc to enhance its own reputation among the people.

"...That's pretty snobbish."

"This is 'religion'!"

Ye Shouzheng said in a serious tone: "Many people subconsciously label religions as 'old-fashioned,' but in reality, they are extremely resilient and adept at adapting to changing circumstances; otherwise, they could not have lasted for so long."

If you look at the criteria and selection process for canonization by the Vatican throughout history, you'll see how low they can go in setting their standards.

Don't think the debate between 'angels' and 'demons' is absurd. Whenever the world faces a crisis, the power of faith always rises.

If they truly control public opinion, rename "Bayeri" to "Michael," and transform the Demon Legion into the Heavenly Legion, saving the people from suffering in countless monster crises—do you believe the Papacy's authority could return to the Middle Ages?

“I understand.” Liuli nodded solemnly. “I will have someone continue to follow up on this matter.”

"Even from a personal perspective, I find this kind of angel-and-devil rhetoric very offensive."

The influence of the name 【Bayeli】cannot be exploited; this is Ye Shou's bottom line!

"I can also take this opportunity to set the record straight about the 'Demon God'," Ye Shou muttered to himself, an idea popping into his head.

"Consider it a precaution. We'll make some educational videos or mythological RPGs, incorporating elements of the 72 demons of Solomon, and we'll emphasize the 'truth' in particular."

"What does 'truth' mean?"

"Many of the demons in Christian mythology are the guardian deities of various local ethnic groups. When priests were preaching to the locals, they downgraded their gods to angels or demons—this was probably the earliest form of propaganda warfare."

We need to deconstruct this, making more people realize that Bayeri is actually a stigmatized heroic god, and reshape his image!

【Bayel】 is the demon king of hell in Christian mythology, but in Canaanite mythology he is a proper sun god, also known as "Mekal".

This god was of a very high status and was revered by the various peoples of the Mediterranean as Adad and Baal, which means "Lord." Later, this evolved into the Christian prayer "adonay (My Lord)."

—After reviewing the information, Liuli immediately realized that there was a lot of potential to be made from this.

If the prototype of [Bayeli] were to be recognized by the world again... although it is unknown what would happen, this title would definitely be of great benefit to Ye Shou!

Ye Shou himself didn't think that much about it. He simply didn't want to be burdened with a bunch of debuffs for no reason when dealing with the Kirieloids in the future. It was just a matter of taking precautions.

"Sir, we've arrived at Tsuburaya Productions."

"Oh?"

Ye Shou's eyes narrowed as he looked out the window, where a well-designed headquarters building came into view.

Liuli frowned slightly: "I still don't understand why you are interested in this company. Even in China, it can't be called a giant. Although it was once glorious, it now just makes a living by buying IPs."

“I’m not after its commercial value, but I’m looking for something.”

"Looking for something?" This answer surprised Liuli quite a bit.

"Do you know the Chinese idiom 'buying the casket and returning the pearl'?" Ye Shou smiled slightly, looking at the building, and said, "It's something that's enough for me to buy a company along the way."

-

Tsuburaya Productions is particularly busy today.

Management in all departments received instructions to prepare thoroughly. If anyone needed to see the products or materials, they had to bring up the best and most meticulously prepared documents immediately. Any mistake would mean a lifetime of no promotions!

In the grand and bright hall, the current president, Tsuneyuki Oyama, was walking briskly, followed by a large number of senior executives, all of whom had tense expressions as if they were about to go to the battlefield.

Tsuburaya Productions was originally a family business, founded in 1963 by director Eiji Tsuburaya. Its predecessor was a special effects production company, and it was officially renamed a company in 1968. It became widely known for producing the tokusatsu series "Ultraman".

—But that is a glorious history that is now far away.

Today, Tsuburaya Productions is no longer owned by a single company. Its shareholding structure is quite complex, with multiple large companies and even overseas capital involved. Consequently, its IP rights have been divided into several segments.

They started with Ultraman and tried to develop other works, but today they still have to rely on this IP to make a living... They have even gradually become bootlickers for toy companies, which is quite sad.

Whether in terms of corporate size or social influence, Jiushi Group is an existence that is far beyond their reach. In fact, such an old-age company whose future prospects can be seen at a glance should not be of any interest to Ye Shoufa.

However, Eiji Tsuburaya in Ultraman Tiga actually saw Ultraman!

Then, he filmed the "Ultraman Series" in this image, and he also has a gem that can summon Ultraman!

For this reason alone, even if Tsuburaya Productions asks for an exorbitant price, Ye Shou will still take it over!

Of course, they wouldn't ask for an exorbitant price. On the contrary, many people are hoping that Tsubasa can be "sold" to the Kuze Group to escape its current predicament of poor management.

"Hmm? What's going on over there? Lord Kuze is about to arrive. We can't let anything go wrong. Get all the irrelevant people out."

The president pointed with dissatisfaction, then straightened his suit and looked into the distance with anticipation.

With the injection of funds from the Jiushi Group, not only can multiple projects be revitalized, but it can also crush its long-standing competitors.

The end of Kamen Rider has come!

—This is so refreshing!

Chapter 226 The Despicable Local Monster!

"Choose us, you definitely won't be disappointed!"

The president, beaming, led the way, leaning slightly forward at a certain angle.

This important figure, who used to be bowed to wherever he went in the company, has now willingly bent his back and taken on the roles of greeter and tour guide, leading Ye Shou and Liu Li on a tour of Tsuburaya Productions.

The group of people following behind, all dressed in suits and ties and important figures in their respective departments, did not feel ashamed at the fact that their president's attitude could be described as obsequious, even fawning.

On the contrary, they wished they could take his place!

Japan is a society with a strict hierarchy. From families to schools, from clubs to companies, almost every social relationship has a distinction between superiors and inferiors.

The club culture of "seniors and juniors" needs no further explanation; it is depicted in both movies and anime, but this is actually a relatively mild form of expression.

The adult world is even more cruel. For example, the "dogeza" in "Hanzawa Naoki" is so satisfying to the Japanese people because in reality, it is often the opposite.

This has led to a very peculiar phenomenon:

To adapt to such a distorted workplace, workers have to distort their personalities as well, which is equivalent to self-taming.

Given Ye Shou's social status, even if ordinary people are unaware of the true extent of his influence, his public identity alone is enough to make the club president act as a subordinate.

However, Ye Shou did not show any arrogance. Instead, he showed a very friendly side, which made everyone feel flattered.

"This is our history museum, which preserves many precious documents and replicas of props." The president pointed to the old leather cases and design drafts in the glass case, his tone full of pride. "Since Mr. Eiji Tsuburaya founded the company, we have been committed to weaving the dreams of heroes of light for children and for everyone."

Ye Shou listened attentively with a gentle smile on his face, nodding occasionally and sometimes asking a question or two about a particular exhibit. He appeared both professional and interested, which reassured the president and the surrounding executives.

It seems this wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a genuine investment plan that involved extensive prior research.

“I’ve always been a fan of the Ultraman series,” Ye Shou said naturally as the tour was coming to an end. “Especially the early stories, which were full of ideals and passion. I have great respect for people who work hard to pursue their dreams.”

"Mr. Eiji Tsuburaya is indeed a remarkable person. His appearance brought about tremendous innovations in the technology and concepts of tokusatsu. If he were alive today, he would be very happy to have attracted you as his fan." The president smiled flatteringly.

Ye Shou nodded in deep agreement with the first part of those words:

This isn't the president praising his own first generation; it's a very objective assessment.

In fact, Eiji Tsuburaya's significance to tokusatsu is similar to that of Osamu Tezuka to manga; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the god of tokusatsu.

Of course, that refers to the normal world. Eiji Tsuburaya in "Ultraman Tiga" actually met the original Ultraman, and he was somewhat favored by fate.

Following this line of conversation, Ye Shou added, "I wonder if there's ever been a chance to visit the offices or former residences used by Mr. Tsuburaya and other early creators? I'd like to experience that atmosphere firsthand."

Upon hearing this, the president's eyes lit up. This was a perfect opportunity to build rapport, and he readily agreed: "Of course! Of course! Although the early office space was rather simple, we have carefully preserved its original appearance. Please come this way!"

No one doubted this; if Ye Shou really was a tokusatsu fan, then this request was perfectly reasonable.