Great, we're doomed now!

—But this work contains Cthulhu elements, filling the universe in which Earth is located with malice.

There were many hostile aliens visiting, and each of them was "highly skilled." The crow people who liked to capture slaves were nothing compared to the vicious behavior of some of them, which made Ye Shou's fists hard just thinking about it.

For example, the Iluds, who assimilate intelligent beings and whose entire race shares a single brain...

As a warrior of light, Ultraman Bayeri is not in a position to say these things, but the Dark Giant is more straightforward:

This universe is still too urbanized!

The Muzhen aliens are one of many evil races. They possess advanced technology and bodies capable of growing to gigantic sizes, placing them at a relatively high level in the cosmic food chain. Perhaps it is because of their immense power that they act recklessly and have developed a very peculiar "hobby".

--hunt.

But unlike hunting in the conventional sense, their targets were not wild animals, but rather intelligent species.

They exiled slaves carrying locators into space, while they themselves boarded fully armed spaceships and leisurely went to hunt, enjoying the desperate struggles of their prey like cats catching mice. This was also the reason why they were so attached to intelligent races, since wild beasts could not shed tears of sorrow.

"Are we looking for humans?" Shinjo asked Ye Shou as he drove.

In order to find the person who escaped from the meteorite capsule, the Victory Team dispatched three squads. Ye Shou, the captain, should have stayed in the command room, but he handed the work over to Hei Jian Hui and went out on field missions himself.

He casually looked out the window, watching the towering buildings slowly recede into the distance. In this forest of steel giants, unfinished buildings were scattered throughout the city, inconspicuous amidst the surrounding skyscrapers.

It was a shelter using the latest technology. Not only was the outer shell coated with a beam-shielding layer, but it also had artificial redstone at key points that could absorb light and heat, thus minimizing the energy impact it received.

In addition, it is equipped with an elevator platform that can send people underground, as well as a passageway that leads directly to the temporary residential area. The surface buildings are actually just a shield, so they are not affected even if they are physically destroyed.

This project was extremely expensive and faced considerable resistance when it was first proposed. Many decision-makers believed that at a critical moment when the Earth was under threat, a large amount of resources should not be invested in large shelters to protect “useless” people.

Miniaturized shelters have been able to protect the elite of humanity—those who can provide productivity.

The idea of ​​protecting everyone equally is somewhat idealistic. In such cases, it must be acknowledged that the value of an engineer or a highly skilled technician is higher than that of an ordinary person with no expertise.

—Then Ye Shou overturned this conclusion.

productive forces?

Even if your productivity is higher, can it surpass that of the ancient times? They still died!

He could be said to have pushed the project forward single-mindedly, but because of the full support of TPC scientists and the fact that he did have a legitimate reason to support it, all parties reluctantly accepted it.

The previous questioning session could actually be considered an aftermath of this project, but they didn't dare to directly target Ye Shou; they only subtly reminded TPC.

Although Ye Shou's identity is kept secret from the public, anyone with a keen eye can easily deduce certain things by collecting his activity records.

After all, TPC named both the silver Gundam and the silver giant that appeared on the moon "Bayeri"... This was seen by all parties as a silent deterrent!

Upon hearing Xincheng's question, Ye Shou snapped out of his reverie: "Strictly speaking, they are aliens with human appearances."

"Looks like us?"

The New City team members were very surprised: "I thought they would look like the Crow People and the Jinaijindaru People, with strange appearances, at most having four limbs and a head on top."

"There are many strange races in the universe, but some of them conform to human aesthetics—and, Ginajindaru are 'Earthlings' and appeared even earlier than humans."

Ye Shou frowned: "Didn't you read the post-war summary?"

"Spare me, I'd rather spend my time and energy on my beloved machine." Xincheng chuckled, not taking it seriously. "Seriously, I'm getting better and better at driving it, and lately I feel like I'm becoming one with it."

You look down on clerical work, huh? Looks like you're missing out on Jeep education!

Ye Shou glanced at Xin Cheng with a dangerous look, then quickly looked away before Xin Cheng noticed anything amiss.

"To be of one mind... is not impossible."

"Huh?!" Shinjo glanced at him quickly, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, and he exclaimed excitedly.

"What do you mean? You mean my beloved machine can transform along with me, just like [Bayeli]?"

"I'm not sure either, but if you invest enough emotion into an object, it's possible that something like sentience could emerge over time. After all, you're someone who can trigger 'miracles' now."

However… it's impossible to compare with [Bayeri]. The blessings that machine possesses and the battlefields it has experienced are far beyond the reach of ordinary machines.

"I never thought it would get to that point. It would be enough if we could just chat and play games together occasionally."

"If that's all there is to it, I suggest you find a girlfriend," Ye Shou objectively commented. "With your looks, it should be quite easy."

"I did have a girlfriend in college, but for some reason we just couldn't get along... If only there were an instruction manual like an airplane."

"Is this your reason?" Ye Shou smiled faintly. "Give up. Mecha girls are just a fantasy."

"Damn it! Having a girlfriend makes you so confident!" Xincheng laughed and scolded. "I really don't know where you get so much time. You can spend time with your girlfriend, work, and even play games better than me. You were number one again last week, right?"

"Hmm?" Ye Shou's eyes flashed. "What are you talking about?"

"Mech combat game 'Escape from the Human Body,' aren't you playing it?"

Shinjo asked curiously, "Isn't the number one ranked [Bayeri] you? That mecha operation is totally your style."

“I do have an account,” Ye Shou said thoughtfully, “and it’s a unique name, so there won’t be any duplicates.”

But he hasn't been online recently!

"That's it then. You've been the champion for the past few weeks. When I checked, your gaming time is even longer than mine, a single guy. It's really infuriating to compare yourself to others."

"?"

Ye Shou took out his phone, pulled up the leaderboard, and saw that last week's champion was indeed [Bayeli]... Who messed with my account?

Ruri... the maid probably doesn't have time to play games, so it must be Lucy? She's the only one who can get the account and has the skills to play.

"The profile picture is quite anime-like, a beautiful girl with silver hair and blue eyes. It's just that she looks a bit strong. I don't like the image of a female warrior in military uniform." Shinjo said cheerfully, "I prefer someone gentler, like a Yamato Nadeshiko."

"It's not easy to find that kind of traditional stuff these days."

"If one day Bayeri really turned into a mecha girl and confessed her feelings to you, Captain, what would you do?"

"Hmm? I hadn't thought about it... Who knows? But I think even if Bayeri were personified, he would be a rough man—after all, the name corresponds to a male."

“That’s true~” Shinjo chuckled, “Muscular all over, wielding two swords, bloodthirsty as a madman, laughing while cutting people down… she certainly can’t be a pretty girl.”

"Let's get back to business. It's all the ship girl games' fault!"

Ye Shou didn't pay any attention, thinking that the avatar was probably Lucy's virtual image, so he continued chatting with Xincheng while the vehicle's radar kept searching for traces of radiation.

Although the exact appearance of the target is unknown, meteorites from outer space carry unique radiation waveforms, and there should be some remnants on the target. As long as one finds a trace, the target can be located.

drop!

—The two of them focused their gazes simultaneously and immediately became serious.

"Radiation information has been collected... The waveform is consistent with that of the meteorite."

Shinjo raised his hand and pressed the communication button on the roof of the car: "Kuse Squad has located the target's trail. We are now beginning the search. We request assistance from the Prosecutor Satellite."

[Okay, permissions have been granted, and the information chain has been successfully established.]

Ye Shou closed his eyes and sensed carefully, then suddenly opened them: "Turn left at the next intersection, we're going to Fifth Avenue."

"understand!"

-

"Huh...huh...huh..."

The narrow alley between the buildings was cramped and narrow, and the shadows of strangers were stretched long by the setting sun.

A beautiful figure staggered and ran wildly, her boots making a chaotic clattering sound on the road.

The woman's hands were clenched tightly, and she wore a strange silver armor on her right wrist. Cold sweat trickled down her face, but she seemed tireless. She would occasionally turn her head sharply to check the situation, knowing that this would only delay her escape and was pointless, but she was unable to calmly assess the situation due to fear.

Occasionally, she would see the man in the black jacket at the corner of the stairs or in the shadows of the building. He had a thin and sinister face, and his eyes were as cold as a poisoned knife. He looked like a human, but his face was expressionless, as stiff as a robot.

The other party was following behind at a leisurely pace, looking exactly like a wolf scrutinizing its prey... No, a wolf doesn't toy with its prey; it should be a cunning beast like a lynx.

The woman dared not stop, weaving through the gaps between buildings with an agility beyond human capabilities. It was clear that she was a trained warrior, but she did not seem to be carrying any weapons; the only metal item she had was the silver armor on her wrist.

In her panic, she rushed into a dead end, where a sealed concrete wall met her. The cold touch extinguished her last hope.

Ultimately, the idea of ​​successfully escaping in a completely unfamiliar environment is a pipe dream.

call out--!

A blinding red laser grazed the woman's shoulder, instantly burning a small, charred hole in the wall behind her.

The woman cried out in alarm as a searing pain shot through her shoulder. She lost her balance and fell heavily to the ground, bright green blood slowly trickling down her face…

"Hmph hmph hmph~~"

Steady footsteps echoed from the alley entrance. The sinister-looking man slowly emerged, a cruel smile curling at the corners of his stiff lips. In his hand, he held a strangely shaped launcher, its muzzle flashing red as it was aimed at the fallen woman.

"Well!"

The woman curled up on the ground, watching the gun barrel getting closer and closer, the panic in her eyes gradually replaced by despair.

call out--

At this critical moment, a hand suddenly fell, blocking the laser's trajectory.

The high-energy ray struck the palm, but it did not produce the expected explosion, nor did it leave even a trace. It was as if it had simply hit an invisible barrier and vanished instantly.

The woman and the eerie man froze, their eyes wide with astonishment, before noticing a man in a red and white uniform who had appeared between them at some point.

Ye Shou looked down at his palm, his fingertips twitching slightly as if savoring something, while his face remained expressionless, as if he had only blocked a wisp of wind.

"Its power is about the same as the Hyper gun. Isn't there a better weapon?"

"..."

The sinister-looking man frowned, tightened his grip on the transmitter, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes, yet he still refused to give up.

In fact, according to the culture of their planet, Ye Shou's current behavior is obstructing the hunt and is very impolite.

But before he could make his next move, a crisp, clear voice came from the other side of the alleyway—

"Don't move!"

The sinister-looking man suddenly turned around and saw a man wearing the same uniform—Shinjo—holding the Victory Hyper gun, approaching step by step.

"Put down your weapons!" Shinjo's tone left no room for argument.

The sinister man's face turned cold, and his eyes suddenly blinked, but instead of closing up and down like a normal person's, they seemed to extend and retract from the inside like a reptile's skin.

This startled Xincheng, but his hands remained steady; he would fire a warning shot if the other party made any unusual movement.

Although it was the first time they had met aliens and they hadn't communicated with them yet, Ye Shou said that they were a cruel and shameless race—Shinjo naturally believed his captain.

The man in the jacket glanced at the unfathomable Ye Shou in front of him, then at Xin Cheng who was aiming at him from behind. Knowing that the situation was hopeless, he gave the injured woman a long, unwilling look.