Bighorn Bull is in charge of leading, and I, Beria, am in charge of raising it.

Since birth, he had never experienced such warmth, and he was even less accustomed to his perceived "enemy" approaching him with such non-hostile attitude.

But he didn't even have the strength to dodge, and could only let those golden particles seep into his wounds, spreading that gentle warmth along his limbs and all the way to the depths of his heart.

This made him stiffen, and the hostility in his eyes began to soften. In its place was a pure, undisguised confusion.

It was at this moment that Geed reached out his hand again, extending it to Kaiser Geed, and spoke slowly and deliberately, with a hint of a smile and admiration.

"You're really strong. Even with the weapon my father gave me, it still took me a lot of effort to defeat you... Once you've recovered from your injuries and are fully familiar with this power, let's have another match!"

"Varied……!"

Upon hearing this, Kaisergeus felt as if his heart had been pierced, and he fell into a brief state of stunned silence.

When he came to his senses, he instinctively wanted to say something harsh to maintain his dignity as the Dark Emperor.

But faced with Geed, who made no attempt to hide his goodwill, Kaiser Geed simply slapped away the hand that was being offered to him, and then, with the little strength he had managed to regain, staggered as he struggled to his feet.

Then, his chest heaved violently, and as he gasped for breath, he looked at Geed, who was still smiling at him despite being rejected, and threatened him in a hoarse voice.

"You'll regret it if you don't kill me now! I'm...!"

"The Dark Emperor who dominates the universe, yes, yes, I know... but that's just what the Baltan aliens are telling you. Who you really are and what kind of life you want are only for you to decide."

Before Kaiser Geed could finish speaking, Geed smiled, shook his head, and gently poked Kaiser Geed's chest.

There was no condescending pity or contempt in his tone.

Only someone who has been through it can offer encouragement and guidance to Kaiser Geed.

"So you can completely let go of this obsession and ask your own heart what you really want. Then start now and work hard to achieve that wish."

"my heart……?"

Kaiser Geed stared blankly at the hand reaching out to him, and as Geed withdrew his hand, he subconsciously raised his own hand and pressed it to his heart, falling into silence.

He didn't understand what "following one's heart" meant, or even what "heart" meant.

But Geed's words were like a pebble thrown into the depths of his chaotic consciousness, stirring up ripples he had never experienced before.

What does he want?

He had never thought about this question.

From the moment of his birth, the Baltan aliens told him that he was the strongest and most evil dark warrior, the dark emperor who would rule the entire universe, and that his mission was to kill all his enemies and dominate the entire universe.

It didn't sound bad, so he took it for granted that it was his goal to strive for, but he never asked himself what else he wanted besides these instilled missions.

But one thing he's become certain of now, as he gradually calms down...

Compared to the so-called "Dark Emperor" and "Conquering the Universe," what I truly desire, driven by instinct, has always been...

Having confirmed this, Kaisergeid's eyes flashed crimson, and he suddenly charged forward.

Just as Geed mistakenly thought that his "talking" had failed and subconsciously wanted to pick up the Giga Battle Device to defend himself, he watched helplessly as Kaiser Geed completely ignored his existence and walked past Geed without a care.

When Geed was completely baffled, he instinctively looked in the direction Kaiser Geed had left, and the scene that came into view left him completely dumbfounded!

Ignoring his injuries, Kaiser Geed ran at full speed, not to attack anyone, nor to escape...

Instead, just as Belial had anticipated, she quietly opened her arms and plunged headfirst into Belial's embrace!

From that moment on, Kaiser Geed could clearly feel that the dark energy that had enveloped him since his birth, filling his heart with a perpetual desire for destruction, suddenly quieted down completely.

This made him even more certain that what he truly wanted was the figure in front of him, radiating a warm glow!

Unfortunately, Kaiser Geed didn't know how to express his emotions.

The only way he knew to express himself was through instinctive fighting and killing.

But now, he didn't want to fight Belial; he just wanted Belial, who was holding him in his arms, to hold him a little longer.

I wish this person would call me "son" in the same tone that used to make me feel suffocated, just like he did with Geed.

In the end, the awkward child, unsure how to speak, simply buried his face in Belial's chest. As if afraid of being rejected, he gripped Belial's cloak tightly with both hands, crumpling it into many wrinkles.

At the same time, Belial looked down at the figure in his arms, which was almost identical to Geed, and remained silent for a long while.

"...This cloak is a rare find, I just got it. Don't you dare tear it, you silly boy."

But in the end, despite his apparent complaints, Beria did not choose to push Kaisergeid away.

He simply freed one hand and placed it on the back of Kaisergeid's head, gently stroking it.

Jiede stood a few steps away, still in the defensive and counter-attacking stance he had subconsciously prepared for earlier.

His expression shifted from wariness to bewilderment, then from bewilderment to relief… until he saw that Kaiser Geed had been holding him for so long without any intention of letting go, and he suddenly wondered if his words had been too hasty and generous. This caused a subtle sense of jealousy and envy to surface in Geed's heart.

After all, Geed genuinely hoped that Kaiser Geed could follow his heart and find what he truly wanted...

But Geed never imagined that the first thing Kaiser Geed would do after he came to his senses was to compete with himself for his father's affection!

He hadn't even had a chance to be hugged by his father yet, and this guy...!

"What are you all standing there for, Geed?"

Just as Geed was feeling both relieved and annoyed by Kaiser Geed's transformation, his face contorted into a bitter expression.

Belial, who had been observing Geed's emotional changes, subtly smiled.

He then slid his hand down from where he was stroking Kaiser Geed and hugged the silly boy again. At the same time, he freed up his other hand, opened it towards Geed, and teased him meaningfully.

"I'm not missing any limbs, do you expect me to beg you?"

"……！！！！！！！"

This unexpected surprise instantly overwhelmed Jiede's surging emotions with overwhelming joy!

The next second, before his blank mind could regain its senses, Geed's body, as if afraid Belial would change his mind, immediately threw down the Giga Battle Device and rushed into Belial's arms at full speed!

In an instant, both of Giesecke & Devrient's wishes were fulfilled!

The only option was to retreat to the rear immediately after eliminating the monster army. Darklops Zero, who was keeping a close watch on Zero, turned around at the sound of the commotion and froze in place.

No, you two shameless bastards, weren't you fighting to the death before...?

How could they have stolen from my house in the blink of an eye?

Is that right?!

No, you two worthless bastards, let go! Let go of me!

I've never dared to hug His Majesty like that, what right do you two have?!

Chapter 72 The Jealous Second Brother and the Reckless Third Brother

Darklops Zero's single eye, gleaming with a deep blue light, completed its analysis of the scene before it in a mere instant.

This also caused the processor, which should have been at full performance after Hikari's upgrade, to lag uncontrollably for a full 0.5 seconds.

When it restarted, Darklops Zero had already been steadily increasing the threat levels of Geed and Kaiser Geed without making a sound. He then started walking, his steps stiff and mechanical, towards Belial, speaking slowly and deliberately in a cold, almost dangerous tone.

"Your Majesty, these two unidentified Ultra Warriors are offending your dignity. Should I initiate the elimination procedure immediately?"

As he spoke, his head-mounted dart was already extended and gripped in his hand. His single eye was fixed intently on the figures of Geed and Kaiser Geed, his processor continuously simulating the fastest possible kill. He was waiting only for Belial's order, or even a nod of approval, before unleashing a devastating blow!

“No need. Geed is my son, and this child is Geed’s dark clone, so he can also be considered my son. So, in a sense... Dark Lops Zero, you have two new brothers.”

Fortunately, Belial, who always dotes on his children and treats them equally, could not possibly forget his old love just because he has a new one... oops, I mean, he could forget Darklops Zero, who has always been by his side, just because he has a new son.

Therefore, when faced with Darklops Zero's question, Belial not only did not rebuke him for his jealousy, but his smile widened, genuinely pleased that Darklops Zero was becoming more and more human and no longer a cold, emotionless machine.

He then patted the shoulders of the two Geeds in his arms as if giving a pointed reminder.

“Jed, you must have realized it by now, I don’t belong to this time and space… So, before your jealous second brother gets so angry that his processor overheats and burns out, give him a heads-up. Don’t worry, he may look fierce, but he’s actually quite easy to get along with.”

"Huh? Second brother? Except for his eyes, he looks a lot like Zero... Wait, does that mean we have another brother or sister besides him? Wow, I'm so envious of them..."

Upon hearing Belial's words, Geed, whose paternal energy had been overcharged, finally released Belial. Turning his head in the direction of the sound, he curiously examined Darklops Zero while selectively ignoring the first half of Belial's words, muttering to himself.

He knew, of course, that this father, strictly speaking, didn't belong to him, but...

At least for now...

Who is Bei Laohei?

Not familiar, really not familiar.

Father, let's not contact each other anymore.

I'm afraid my dad will misunderstand!

"...Hello, Second Brother!"

Kaiser Geed, on the other hand, was much more direct in expressing his emotions than Geed.

Upon sensing Dark Lops Zero's undisguised hostility, Kaiser Geed's first reaction was to hunch over and raise his hands, as if he were being threatened and needed to defend himself.

Until he heard Beria casually admit that he was also his son.

Caesar Geed felt an immense sense of exhilaration. He grinned broadly, ignoring Darklops Zero's death stare, and deliberately hugged Belial tighter, greeting Darklops Zero in a strange, affected tone.

Then, without hesitation, he let go of his brother's hand. Having mastered his younger brother's "cheeky" nature without being taught, Caesar Geed, having successfully provoked him to his death, turned tail and ran before Darklops Zero, whose head was radiating heat, could charge at him recklessly! He circled around Belial, staging a chase scene reminiscent of the Qin King circling a pillar!

"Phew, I'm exhausted... I don't know what happened, but... this should mean the crisis is over."

Meanwhile, Zero, who had been worried that Belial might have some other scheme, and had been working hard to accumulate power and prepare to launch an attack at any time, finally dispelled his hostility after witnessing everything that happened before him.

His tense body visibly relaxed, and he collapsed to the ground. Even Zero himself didn't notice that he couldn't help but show a hint of envy as he looked at the noisy family in front of him.

"Is that Ultraman Belial? He looks a bit different from the image on the R/B Crystal..."

"Hey, Yonghai! Don't point at people with your hand, it's very impolite!"

"What does it matter? He won't notice anyway... Oh no! He's walking this way! What do we do, Brother Huohai?!"

"That's why I told you not to point fingers at people so easily... Ah! Don't push me! You idiot! I'm scared too!"

Of course, Rosso and Bruyne, who had chosen to lie back and watch the show earlier than Ronaldo, were seeing Belial in person for the first time.

As employees of the O50 black-hearted factory, and as Ultra Warriors who have no connection with Belial, their knowledge of Belial, apart from the image engraved on the surface of the R/B Crystal, is limited to the stories they hear from the Ultra Brothers when they occasionally visit the Land of Light.

Therefore, in their minds, Belial is a dark tyrant who brought countless sufferings to the universe in the history of the Land of Light.

But the unfamiliar Ultra Warrior in front of them, watching Darklops Zero and Kaiser Geed circling around him with a helpless yet doting fatherly smile, was far removed from the "Dark Emperor" they had imagined.

On the surface, he even seems easier to get along with than Aizen Makoto before they broke off their relationship?

This prompted Blue, the younger brother, to point at Belial while asking his older brother a question out of curiosity.

Unexpectedly, this immediately caught Belial's attention, causing him to walk directly towards the two mischievous brothers. Startled, Blue thought he had offended Belial and immediately ran behind his brother, shielding him in front of him!

Although Rosso also had a preconceived notion about Belial based on the stories he had heard before, he instinctively felt fear and dread as Belial approached.

Despite his complaints, Rosso didn't back down an inch. Instead, he spread his arms, barely managing to stand up, and shielded his mentally challenged younger brother behind him.

"Oh? You were clearly afraid of me, but you still chose to protect your brother... You're much more responsible than some guy who was worried about his child's safety and just abandoned him in an orphanage."

Seeing Rosso's performance, Belial, who had originally intended to scare the two lovable brothers, couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. He then pointedly brought up someone and made a comparison.

Before the two could respond, Belial pulled out three portable miniature plasma sparks. He transformed the energy stored inside into pure light particles and injected them into Rosso, Blu, and Zero's color timers, helping them quickly recover to their peak condition.

He then crossed his arms, turned his head, looked around, and stared intently at a corner of a rock wall before continuing to speak, word by word.

"What, you dare to grumble? Did I say something wrong? You lot, stop hiding and come out. Do you really think I didn't notice you?"

Chapter 73 "The Filial Son" Zero!

[Bonus chapter for the gift!]

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