Great, we're doomed now!

With a gentle smile on his face, he pointed to the props on the table and introduced them one by one:

"These are devices specifically developed for the Lightning People. The palm-sized one is a translator that can analyze the Lightning People's language. Although they also have vocal organs, they also use subtle changes in radio waves to make deeper interpretations while making sounds. We humans cannot directly see or hear this information, so we must use this device."

Horii, being a technician, was the first to try. He first input a segment of the Lightning Man's audio-visual data that he had captured, and immediately a gentle middle-aged woman's voice came out, translating the information. The result matched Horii's calculations.

"As expected! Gazort's voice is not from a single individual. There are many individual Lightning People within it, and the combined 'voices' of these individuals cause it to be chaotic and violent... No wonder there are always unanalyzable noises."

Horii admired the small instrument as if it were a treasure, marveling at it: "I thought my alien translator was already very powerful, able to even decipher the roars of monsters, but it's a bit inferior to this, especially in terms of size."

Of course, given time and specific targets, Horii is absolutely capable of achieving it—that's the confidence of a scientific researcher.

"By the way, that voice is really nice. Professor Agasa, did you use an AI-synthesized voice source?"

Horii was somewhat curious: "The voice I produce is more or less 'too refined,' and the traces of artificial craftsmanship are easy to see, while this translator's is very natural."

"Ah, no, no." Agasa scratched his head. "This is a real person's voice."

"Ok?"

“She was right next to me when I was working on the project. She was very interested in it, so she contributed her voice.”

Dr. Agasa helplessly spread his hands: "In the end, she said she couldn't waste her efforts, so in addition to this translator, my AI butler and alarm clock have also been changed to her voice."

"...Huh? This 'she' is...your doctoral student?" Horii asked tentatively.

"She's not a scientist, just an old acquaintance of mine. We've known each other since elementary school, but we only just reunited a few months ago."

Professor Agasa didn't seem to care; there was no point in hiding his relationship with that person: "You've probably heard of her; the brand she created is quite famous... Oh, guys might not know, it's called 'Fusa-e'."

Horii suddenly realized that he actually knew:

His friend Ryosuke Sanada had mentioned it to him before, apparently because he was going to buy it as a gift for his girlfriend. It turns out the brand's founder knew Professor Agasa! The connections between people are truly amazing...

"Wait a moment!"

Horii's expression was strange: "Doctor, are you saying that your childhood friend from elementary school, after decades of separation, not only became a female entrepreneur but also became very curious about your work and even came to the lab to develop a project with you?"

"Yes, is there a problem?"

Dr. Agasa explained, "Let me make this clear first, I haven't leaked any secrets. I'm aware of that."

"That's not relevant. There are more important things to do right now!"

Horii grabbed the professor's shoulder and looked him up and down carefully, making Agasa's skin crawl.

"W-What's going on?"

"Doctor, you..."

Horii looked at Professor Agasa seriously (with grief and indignation): "They must have created a special drug that can make people lose their minds, right?"

I knew that with continued technological advancements, this challenge would definitely be overcome!

"?"

"Alright, Shinjo, Daigo, quickly pull Horii off the field. Stop embarrassing yourselves."

"Yes!"

...This was just a minor incident. Horii was pinned to his seat, lost in thought, seemingly reminiscing about his student days. Professor Agasa composed himself and continued his explanation.

"This is a quantum communicator, which can maintain a stable signal even under strong electromagnetic interference. There's also the Redstone Amplified Hyper Gun, which is three times more powerful than before. Its high-frequency firing mode can accurately hit targets without causing widespread destruction."

Everyone stepped forward to pick up and examine the new equipment, filled with curiosity.

"The hangar is also being upgraded simultaneously. Victory Flying Gundam and mass-produced Gundam have been equipped with anti-electromagnetic interference modules to ensure that they are not affected during aerial combat."

Dr. Agasa added, "Even if multiple Gazotes appear, there won't be any accidents like navigation system malfunctions."

"That's great!" Shinjok laughed and joked, "Now there won't be any more problems. Otherwise, if we keep crashing, people will think it's because of my poor skills."

Hehe~

"what!"

Everyone thanked Professor Agasa, and the atmosphere in the command room gradually became lively. Everyone laughed and joked about Shinjo, but there was a hint of bitterness in his smile.

It's not that anyone actually criticizes him like that. Everyone knows that Shinjo's piloting skills are among the top five in TPC. In combat operations, Shinjo has the best shooting accuracy in the team, and when paired with the Flying Swallow, he can even deal with slightly weaker monsters.

So what if a plane crashed? It's not like we can't handle a crash!

If Captain Kuze from next door saw us, he'd think we were slacking off!

A few more planes, and each person crashes once!

—Although it's a joke, everyone on the Victory Team has indeed experienced a plane crash.

After a moment, Megumi raised her hand to signal everyone to be quiet, her expression turning serious: "Now, I will announce the battle plan:"

This operation will be primarily carried out by two super battleships—the Arcdis and the Temple of Solomon—both of which have completed their final modifications and entered combat service.

In addition, a large number of aerospace units will be responsible for perimeter surveillance and auxiliary attacks, simultaneously opening seven or eight local battlefields globally to contain the Lightning Men threat within designated areas.

"understand!"

The team members all wore solemn expressions. They had already received relevant driving training and knew the powerful firepower of these two warships. The main guns, even in normal firing mode, were enough to easily destroy a small mountain.

But if we go all out...

"Fantastic! With these two warships, we're sure to win!" Ye Rui clenched his fist excitedly, his eyes sparkling. "With such powerful firepower, we can completely destroy any enemy!"

As soon as Ye Rui finished speaking, Daigo's brows furrowed instantly. He didn't know what was wrong with what she said, but he felt that something was off. The atmosphere in the command room also suddenly became heavy.

Megumi wanted to say something to him, but Lina spoke first, looking at Norizuki with a serious tone:

"You can't say that. The [Lightning Man Operation] is not about slaughtering this race, but about making a deterrent and facilitating subsequent negotiations. Do you understand?"

War is never a good thing. The Lightning People are also native life forms of Earth. Our goal is communication and reconciliation, not complete annihilation.

"Of course I know war is bad!" Ye Rui quickly defended himself, a hint of grievance on his face. "But this conflict is unavoidable! They've already affected human survival; we can't just sit and wait to die, can we? Forgive my bluntness, but modern humans cannot coexist with the Lightning People—"

"Alright, stop arguing." Megumi's voice rang out at the right time, interrupting the argument between the two. "The most important thing now is to focus on carrying out the mission and try our best to communicate, but if the other side launches an attack, we must also fight back with all our might to protect the safety of humanity."

"understand!"

Everyone fell silent, and only the calm mission briefing and the faint sounds of the instruments operating remained in the command room.

"..."

Masaki stood in the corner, watching Nori's excited appearance, and felt a strange heaviness in his heart.

After the meeting, everyone was busy with their own tasks, but he quietly left the command room and walked slowly along the corridor of the TPC headquarters, sometimes frowning and sometimes sighing.

Busy figures could be seen everywhere along the way, and a strong atmosphere of preparation was palpable, but Masaki became increasingly thoughtful.

Finally, he sighed and decided to stop worrying about it, hoping things would work out in the end... What would Ye Shouhui have done?

That person certainly wouldn't be caught in the same dilemma as him; they must have prepared more than one contingency plan long ago, one that could not only resolve the conflict but also find a solution that satisfies both parties...

Surprisingly, given his personality, he actually obeyed and went on vacation without even asking a single question about such a big matter...

"Director Sawai!"

A sudden thought flashed through Masaki's mind, and he immediately turned and headed towards the elevator.

He was certain that the action plan obtained by the GUTS team was incomplete, and Ye Shou must already have a plan in mind. Since the plan required the cooperation of TPC, then... Sawai Soichiro should know Ye Shou's true intentions!

But when it came time to press the floor button, Masaki hesitated for a moment:

Is this really good?

Ye Shou wasn't someone who couldn't tell the difference; since he deliberately kept it a secret, there must be some reason...

Could it be that this is a test of my adaptability?

Upon realizing this possibility, Masaki was instantly filled with fighting spirit!

The Lightning Man issue must be resolved properly!

Oh dear, I miss him a little... I wonder what our Lord Bayeri is doing now?

But he is, after all, someone who is resting. Even if he says he is resting, he will probably continue to save the world somewhere.

-

"I, the Undying Hero Kuze Yoru, have finally arrived at the Demon King's Castle, all thanks to your great support..."

Whew!

The sky was completely obscured by thick, inky clouds, and an ominous aura enveloped the wasteland. Even the wind that swept across the ground carried a chilling cold, and the powerful sense of oppression made any living creature that approached tremble involuntarily.

The Demon King's Castle sits in the heart of this vast wasteland, its black stone walls towering into the clouds, covered with dark red vines that look as terrifying as congealed blood.

The city is surrounded by a stench-filled swamp, with a gloomy forest extending from its edge. The trees are withered and emaciated like ghostly claws, and pale blue ghosts drift through the forest, their wailing sounds rising and falling.

Legend has it that a fire-breathing dragon dwells high in the mountains north of the city, and is the Demon King's loyal guardian!

For hundreds of years, the war between demons and humans has never ceased. Blood has stained the wasteland, and bones have piled up into mountains. Humanity's defenses have been crumbling, and it seems that they are about to be completely devoured by the demons... In desperation, humanity has made a desperate gamble, summoning heroes from another world through an ancient ritual!

Then the hero joined forces with the local elites and embarked on a journey to defeat the Demon King.

This team comprises top talents from various fields, each possessing unique skills:

【Hero Ye Shou】, a warrior from another world, wields a longsword forged with holy light. He is agile, determined, and has the appearance of a heroine. He is the core and leader of the team.

【Saintess Chika】possesses pure and holy power, capable of healing wounds and dispelling evil spirits. She always wears a gentle smile and is the team's pillar of strength.

Archer Bai Yin Gui comes from an ancient elven tribe. He has sharp eyes and superb archery skills. He can accurately hit targets from a kilometer away and is good at reconnaissance and long-range attacks.

The psychic sees that the child can communicate with ghosts and see through invisible traps and illusions. Although the child is introverted, he is an indispensable helper when exploring the maze and can always provide key information at critical moments.

The female knight Asuna comes from a prestigious family and is skilled in swordsmanship. She wears light armor that emphasizes agility and charges into battle without fear. She is one of the main combat forces of the team.

Both Lucy, the mechanical master, and Ruri, the magician, went through many trials before they were able to successfully join the hero team.

However, the core member of this team full of experts is not a hero, but a saintess named Chika!

She listens attentively to everyone's troubles and then offers helpful advice, clearing your mind of confusion. People prefer this warm and compassionate side of her to her identity as a church saint.

A certain magician once said that Fujiwara Chika was a woman capable of being her mother.

"Stop! Stop! Stop!"

In reality, in a certain room, Liuli, dressed in casual clothes, slammed her hand on the table and stood up:

"That's not how it's done. Where did you get this game mod from?"

"I made it myself."