The Gaelic people of the Ultraman Tiga world

Chapter 50 The Immortal

That night, as the curtain fell.

Daigo was still at home futilely explaining the cause and effect of the "Shinjuku Incident," as well as fabricating the whole process of how he met the big boss of the Galvin Corporation.

The culprit behind all this—Lu Xuan—was already strolling along the streets of Amami City with Gedi.

Or more precisely, an excited Gaddi dragged Lu Xuan all over the streets.

"Wang!"

To be honest, compared to his temporary "cat servant" Daigo, Gedi is actually closer to Lu Xuan, who inherited the glory of his former owner.

However, Lu Xuan always kept his distance from this overly enthusiastic dog.

This time, Da Gu was able to stay at home to persuade his adoptive parents, so Lu Xuan had no choice but to take on the arduous task of "walking the dog".

Since his previous life, Lu Xuan had never kept a pet, let alone a "silly dog" like Gedi with super high intelligence.

So it's more accurate to say that Gedi is walking the man rather than Lu Xuan walking the dog.

As he ran, Lu Xuan suddenly noticed something was amiss.

This silly dog ​​doesn't seem to be simply strolling around; it's heading in a specific direction with a clear goal in mind.

"Idiot dog? Where are you planning to take me?"

Lu Xuan did not forcibly stop Gedi's actions because he suddenly realized that the other party's abnormality seemed to have been foreshadowed after entering Amami Oshima.

On the way there, Gedi was surprisingly quiet, unlike his usual restless self.

Especially the way it would occasionally peek out and stick out its tongue, it was clearly looking for something.

Considering that Gedi's true form was a Komainu monster from 30 million years ago, Lu Xuan suddenly had a bad feeling.

[This silly dog... could it still smell the monster?]

It must be admitted that Lu Xuan's conjecture may indeed be true.

After all, dogs are known for their sense of smell.

And a demon hound like Gedi, who lived through that great war 30 million years ago, must have long been familiar with the scents of various monsters.

Most importantly, Lu Xuan had not forgotten Daigo's identity.

That's the future Ultraman Tiga, the protagonist chosen by fate.

Being with him would inevitably involve dealing with all sorts of monsters, aliens, and unknown mysterious beings.

"Wang!"

Unaware of what Lu Xuan was thinking, Gedi simply followed his instincts from thirty million years ago, leading his new master toward that unfamiliar aura.

This is because it's a tacit understanding between Geedi and its former owner, a habit they developed after going through so many battles.

Perhaps Gedi simply felt that this was a way to get closer to Lu Xuan.

"Stupid dog..."

Whether or not he sensed Gedi's little scheme, Lu Xuan could only sigh helplessly in the end.

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Let's rewind an hour to near the coastline of Amami Island.

"Another one of these illogical urban legends. I really don't know where you dug up these random clues."

The middle-aged reporter, Onoda, covered his head with a helpless expression, his words revealing deep dissatisfaction and complaints.

As a journalist who prefers action, Onoda's rise from a gossip reporter to the magazine's top reporter is due to his outstanding initiative and execution.

Therefore, Onoda showed serious laziness towards his company president's decision to send him to play house with the "young lady".

"That's absolutely not an urban legend! I swear!"

Onoda's perception of "young lady" was corrected righteously by Xena, who joined the magazine company out of her hobby.

However, considering that her actions had indeed delayed Onoda's investigation, Xue Na sounded slightly less confident when she said this.

"Yes Yes Yes!"

"But Miss, when have you ever said the same thing?"

As the magazine's president's own daughter, no one would actually send Xue Na to the front lines of reporting to conduct investigations.

In addition, Xuena herself is very interested in news reports about urban legends.

Therefore, within the magazine, she was usually just treated as a mascot.

Sheena is only sent to the front lines to investigate when news reports of urban legends or similar events occur.

To be honest, working with such a young lady would be an honor for any reporter in the magazine.

After all, going out on an investigation with Xuena is practically a paid trip, and the kind of paid trip that has the president's approval and favor.

Unfortunately, Onoda is truly the kind of person who dedicates his life to being a journalist.

Rather than investigating urban legends that are destined to have no results, Onoda prefers to report from the front lines.

"This time it's definitely for real!"

Faced with Onoda's nonchalant attitude, a slightly indignant Xuena could only clench her little fists and reiterate her serious statement.

"Didn't you see those photos too?"

"The woman's photograph dates back at least two hundred years, which means she lived to be at least two hundred years old!"

"The last time she was photographed was ten years ago on Amami Island!"

Onoda had naturally seen the photo albums that Xuena had carefully edited, but he had a different opinion about them.

"Those are just photos?"

Even if the photos are verified to be genuine, it doesn't mean that the people in those photos are the same person.

"Maybe they're just a grandfather and grandson who look alike?"

This possibility is not nonexistent, or rather, this conjecture is the most realistic one.

"And the reason you concluded that those photos belonged to the same person was simply because they were wearing the same necklace."

"Couldn't it be their family heirloom necklace?"

At this point, Onoda was almost certain that they were just a grandfather and grandson who looked exactly alike.

"But... doesn't the 'Tianyi Sect' think the same way?"

Upon hearing this, Onoda, who had previously looked helpless, immediately changed his expression and quickly lowered his voice to reprimand Xue Na.

"Shut up! Are you crazy? How dare you mention them?!"

"Don't forget, this is the territory where those lunatics operate. We sneaked in this time!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Na realized her mistake and quickly covered her mouth.

The Tianyi Cult was a religious group that Xuena and her companion stumbled upon while investigating the "immortal."

Like Xena, this fanatical religious group firmly believed that the immortal being was real and that he was a "divine being" who came from heaven.

Chapter 51 Religious Organizations

"No matter what, we can't afford to mess with those lunatics."

Seeing that Xuena realized the seriousness of the problem, Onoda's expression softened slightly, and he continued speaking.

"That's what I hate most about Japan—how can lunatics like that be allowed to exist legally!"

In the common sense of ordinary people, a normal country would absolutely not allow the existence of cults.

This applies even to religious countries that are founded on religion.

Or rather, countries that are founded on religion are more likely to reject the existence of non-believers.

However, due to various historical issues, Japan, which joined the TPC alliance, actually allowed the existence of various private religious sects.

In fact, this history can be traced back to the end of World War II.

At that time, Japan was effectively a colony of the United States because the Japanese mainland was occupied by the United States.

The Emperor's authority came to an abrupt end, creating a vacuum of faith throughout Japanese society.

In an effort to suppress Japanese Bushido, the United States allowed various faiths to enter Japan.

Numerous religious groups entered Japan to preach, and various cults also took advantage of the situation, gaining a foothold and growing stronger in Japan.

Religious groups have a significant advantage over other organizations: they are exempt from taxes.

Under U.S. law, religious organizations enjoy tax exemptions and can achieve a profit margin of 100%.

For example, if a church receives $100 million in donations in a year, the church can freely dispose of that $100 million without paying a single penny in taxes.

Churches, on the other hand, have a positive image. They help the poor, teach people to do good deeds, and positively influence those around them to do meaningful work.

Therefore, the US government generally does not interfere in religious affairs.

This is especially important for some smaller churches.

The United States also implemented this policy in Japan, which naturally became an important reason for the explosive growth of religious groups in Japan after the war.

Religious organizations and businesses are essentially interest groups, but religious organizations face little risk and are tax-exempt, so many Japanese elites prefer to run religious organizations rather than businesses.

While Japan's economy recovered rapidly after World War II, it still faced economic difficulties, which made religious groups very attractive.

Many wealthy people set up a religious organization, donate money to the organization, and then have the organization handle the accounting, thus saving a lot of money.

Over time, various cult groups have become a unique product of Japan.

This has not changed even after Japan joined the TPC, and various private religious groups are prevalent throughout the country.

The "Tianyi Sect" that Xuena mentioned earlier is one of them.

This religious group not only possesses enormous funds and the support of believers, but also has a secret armed force dedicated to finding the "divine being" from heaven.

"Forget it, let's not talk about those lunatics anymore."

Quickly skipping the topic, Onoda knew exactly what kind of person Xuena was.

Although the other party always harbored some unrealistic fantasies, as a reporter, this young lady's abilities were indeed beyond doubt.

"Since you chose this beach as your destination, you must have found some clues, right?"

Onoda's question, though seemingly a doubt, is actually a conjecture and a certainty.

This can be seen from the distribution and scope of activities of the Tianyi Sect. Amami City must have relevant information about the "grandparent and grandchild" pair in the photo.

"Yes, based on my reconstruction and analysis of that photo from ten years ago, I can confirm that the photo was taken on this beach."

After Onoda changed the subject, Xuena regained her previous enthusiasm and confidence.

"Furthermore, judging from the clothing in the photo, the woman who appears to be an 'immortal' must reside in this area..."

At this point, Xuena paused slightly and looked at Onoda, who was still deep in thought, with a rather expectant gaze.

"so what?"

Immediately seeing through Xue Na's little scheme, Onoda could only laugh and cry as he pressed for an answer.

This young lady may indeed possess the qualities to become a top-notch journalist.

However, when it comes to their own personality and thoughts, they seem a bit too naive and childish.

Especially with her personality that requires constant pampering, she's practically no different from a child. I really don't know how she grew up to be so old.

"So I asked a friend to investigate the residents in this area, and they actually found some strange things."

“There is a house that pays property tax every year and various daily utility bills without fail, but very few people know the specific information of the owner of that house.”

"The only information available about the homeowner is that of an elderly person who passed away ten years ago."

Upon hearing what Xuena said, Onoda's journalistic instincts were triggered, and his expression became somewhat serious.

"Ten years ago again?"

The girl, who was suspected to be an "immortal," took her last photo ten years ago.

The owner of this house also passed away ten years ago.