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

That pot was something Zheping had salvaged from the spaceship; he had brought an extra spare before setting off. In his own words, "The journey is so long, what if I want something hot to eat along the way?"

At this moment, the ingredients in the pot were constantly churning. The thick, brownish liquid rose and burst on the surface with a series of bubbles. Each rise of steam carried a rich, warm aroma, characteristic of curry.

Without a doubt, what they were preparing was the curry rice that Mebius loved to eat but hadn't tasted for many years!

Meanwhile, George was slowly stirring the ingredients in the pot with a long spoon, his movements carrying a practiced ease and a natural focus, as if he had done it countless times on Earth.

Marina stood next to George, skillfully slicing the side dishes with her knife.

Kinoko carried a stack of bowls and chopsticks, arranging them neatly on the table according to the seating order that the GUYS members used to have when they dined together. After setting each set, she would slightly adjust the angle until she was satisfied.

Zheping stood a little further away, holding a small detector in his hand, reading data on the temperature and composition inside the pot. He clearly valued this rare reunion dinner and wanted to ensure the cooking process was error-free through this meticulous approach.

Aihara Ryu was busy placing plate after plate of other dishes, which had been vacuum-packed before leaving Earth and only needed to be heated up, into the center of the table.

Although it seems extravagant, a closer look reveals that almost everything Mebius likes to eat is placed near his seat, making the favoritism all too obvious!

Directly in front of the pot, Hibino Mirai, who had reverted to her human form, stared longingly at the large pot, constantly swallowing her saliva.

After Sakami Shingo estimated the time and thought the curry was almost ready, he nodded to Mirai.

Meng Maomao, who had been itching to try it, finally picked up a small spoon, dipped it into the pot, carefully scooped up some curry, and put it in her mouth, squinting her eyes as she savored it.

Just one bite and the familiar taste that had been buried deep in my heart for many years was instantly awakened!

In a moment of reverie, accompanied by his teammates, he felt as if he had traveled through time and space back to the time when he had just arrived on Earth and invited everyone to join GUYS, paint flame patterns on the fighter jets together, and enjoy curry rice together – that wonderful moment!

This has made the smile on Wei Lai's face never stop since he reunited with the GUYS team members! It's as if he wants to make up for all the regrets of the past in one go!

So much so that what the future didn't notice was...

As time went on, the unique aroma of curry, a blend of various spices, was breaking through the energy barrier in an unstoppable way and began to spread continuously throughout the area surrounding the lounge.

This attracted the researchers, who were originally busy with their own work, and they gradually gathered around.

In just a short while, a considerable number of people from the Olympic team appeared at the entrance of the lounge. They stood on tiptoe, following the scent, and curiously peered inside.

However, as the native inhabitants of the Land of Light, a perfect utopia...

Even though they were instinctively drawn to the curry and, for the first time in their lives, felt an urge to eat, not one of them dared to step forward or utter a sound to disturb this rare and heartwarming moment.

"Hmm? It seems we've gained some more partners."

Fortunately, the understanding Shingo Sakami noticed the appearance of these adorable figures.

After estimating the amount of food they had brought, Shingo Sakami instructed Ryu Aihara and the others to continue moving the food out, while he walked forward with a smile and greeted the group of Blue Os.

"If it were possible, would you like to join our dinner party? Ah, of course, since ingredients are limited... If you could shrink your size a little like Mebius, that would be even better."

"Huh? Is it really okay? Won't that be too much of a bother for you..."

"No, no, consider this a thank you for your care for the future and for your help to Earth... Besides, according to our Earthling culture, the more people eating together, the more lively the atmosphere, and the better the food tastes!"

"Huh? Is...is that so...then...we'll be inconvenient for you...?"

After a brief conversation, the already eager Blue Os began to walk into the lounge. The instant they passed through the energy barrier, their bodies radiated dazzling light, and they visibly transformed into handsome men and beautiful women, joining this extremely rare and grand gathering for the Land of Light!

Before long, amidst gasps of amazement and clinking glasses, a warm and lively scene began to unfold in the lounge.

If there's anything to criticize, it's that the Ultras, tasting the food for the first time, are just like Mebius and Taro when they first arrived on Earth—they all have huge appetites! They're practically channeling Ryoko's spirit! After feasting, the prepared food was quickly devoured.

Hikari, who was so engrossed in his research that he was feeling dizzy and overwhelmed, smelled the aroma of curry and decided to try this long-missed delicacy to refresh his mind.

Apart from the curry rice that Mebius had anticipated and left for him in advance, all the dishes on the table had long been devoured. Everyone was so full that they were sprawled out in the lounge, making Hikari look both helpless and amused.

These little gluttons really had a great meal today...

Hey, looks like I need to be more proactive next time I eat out.

Otherwise, there might not even be any left over from this bowl of curry rice~

Of course, what Hikari didn't know at the moment was...

This seemingly ordinary dinner left an excellent first impression on everyone at Zhongao!

Then, when Hikari announced that he wanted to help the members of GUYS transform into giants of light and was selecting research assistants for this purpose.

The researchers, who would normally be thinking of slacking off or escaping because of Hikari's relentless, workaholic style, surprisingly raised their hands and eagerly signed up to participate in the study.

Clearly, these simple-minded individuals have reciprocated the kindness shown to them, regarding the GUYS members as part of the Land of Light.

When they learned that human lifespan was so short, their research passion erupted several times more enthusiastically than Hikari's! The pace of the entire research project progressed at an astonishing rate!

This research also greatly increases the likelihood that the tragedy of being separated from one's companions by death will be repeated for the new generation who will go to Earth for trials in the future!

Chapter 117 Asakura Riku's Dream Come True

It has been about a week since Belial and the others returned to the Land of Light.

Considering that Jiede's academic performance has improved by leaps and bounds, it's clear that he has been studying very hard.

Belial, the doting father who has always spoiled Geed, knowing Geed's wish all along, invited him to come to Earth. This was so that, as Geed had always hoped, they could put aside everything related to "Ultraman" and spend this ordinary yet special time together as an "ordinary father and son."

At this moment, Belial was mimicking a human for the first time—his overall appearance was more like that of a comic book character, but he had removed the overly dramatic fur shawl and various tattoos, and changed into a loose and ordinary casual outfit—he was standing with his hands in his pockets, curiously looking at everything around him.

After all, even if Belial had already revealed to Belial that he was indeed the "real Belial" from his own universe, and not some kind of time traveler.

But having carried the false memories of being a "time traveler" for over 20,000 years, returning to Earth and gazing at the long-lost yet familiar scene before him still gave Belial a surreal feeling. He couldn't help but put his hands in his pockets, wandering aimlessly while looking around curiously.

Meanwhile, Geed—or rather, Riku Asakura—had also changed into his signature outfit and was following behind Belial with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

Back on the battlefield, when it was pointed out to his face that this Belial, who came from a parallel universe and was so perfect it was almost unbelievable, was ultimately not Asakura Riku's biological father and would leave him sooner or later...

Although Asakura Riku outwardly appeared to accept the situation calmly, after the battle, he would still gaze at Belial's figure, occasionally revealing a look of anxiety and uncertainty.

He never imagined that Belial would be like a real father, seeing through his thoughts and helping him fulfill this wish that should have been impossible to achieve, in place of the long-dead Belial!

So much so that when he was alone with Belial… no… with his father, the usually cheerful and lively Asakura Riku was like someone had pressed the mute button. He fidgeted and hesitated the whole way, not knowing what to say to his father, and could only follow silently behind him like a little tail.

This humble yet contented appearance made Belial feel both helpless and heartbroken.

Then he realized that by the time this silly boy figured things out and finally mustered the courage to speak, it would probably be completely dark, and he would only be wasting this excellent opportunity. So Belial slowed down and walked alongside Asakura Riku, extending a hand naturally to his son's shoulder, and suggested with a smile.

"Oh dear, we've been walking for so long, we must be a bit tired... How about we go out for a big meal? I was so busy catching up on my studies that I missed Xiaomeng and the others' get-together, which was such a shame. Now that we're on Earth, we should treat ourselves to a meal, what do you think?"

"Huh? I...I...I'm fine, but I might have to ask Ye for my allowance this month..."

At first, when Belial held him in his arms, Riku Asakura subconsciously showed a flattered expression.

But soon, feeling the goodwill emanating from Belial, and seeing that the other's every move perfectly matched the image of the father he had fantasized about more than once in his childhood, Asakura Riku couldn't help but respond while quietly moving his feet to get as close to Belial as possible.

"Hey, what are you thinking? You're out shopping with your dad, there's no reason for your son to pay the bill."

However, before Asakura Riku could finish speaking, Belial interrupted him with a cheerful laugh.

He even pulled a bank card out of his pocket as if by magic, half-jokingly and half-seriously teasing her.

"Don't worry, don't worry, your dad's rich. It's nothing to me just treating you to a meal. If you want, I could even start a huge company for you and make you the richest person in the world—no problem at all!"

"Huh? Really? But Dad, isn't this your first time on Earth? How do you have so much money...?"

"You don't need to worry about that. I am Belial, and making money is no problem for me. Tell me, what do you want to eat right now?"

"Hmm... let me think... ramen!"

"...That's it? That's all?"

"Hmm... how about another soft-boiled egg? No! Two! And another serving of char siu!"

"...Oh, my poor son, what a miserable life you've been living... But since you want to eat, let's have ramen first! After we finish the ramen, we'll go shopping and I'll buy you the latest PS5 game console! And a whole set of Flashy Man figurines! The top-of-the-line kind!"

"Really? That's amazing! Dad, you're the best—!!!"

At first, when he heard these words, Riku Asakura was subconsciously puzzled, not understanding where Belial got his bank card and where he got the money.

However, due to his trust in Belial and the subsequent barrage of sweet talk from him, Asakura Riku quickly forgot about the matter and excitedly hugged Belial, jumping and cheering heartily.

So much so that Asakura Riku was unaware that...

As he beamed with joy, about to welcome the best day of his life.

On Earth today, all the financial accounts of drug trafficking gangs and fraud groups have vanished without a trace! This has triggered a chain of suspicion, leading them down a path of self-destruction!

As for where the money went, and who was behind it...

As a top student from the Land of Light, whose technological advancements on Earth are practically a game-changer, this person claims to be completely unaware of this.