dkrc Chapter 321 Counterattack on the M91 System? Enemy's Lair?
Chapter 321 Counterattack on the M91 System? Enemy's Lair?
Last week's episode 43, with its tragic story of the Silver-Eyed Tiger King Yzak, left an indelible and heavy mark on the hearts of countless viewers.
The tragic sense of fighting for survival only to fall amidst the ruins of human industry has prompted everyone to reflect.
A week has passed in the blink of an eye, and the buzz from the previous episode hasn't died down yet.
This Friday at 8 PM, episode 44 of "Ultraman Gaia" will be released on major video platforms.
The main feature screen lights up.
The plot cuts directly to a technologically advanced yet chilling underground secret base—the Geo Base.
On the large screen, countless complex data flowed like a waterfall.
Among them, the most eye-catching features are a radar symbol and a huge missile.
"The secret research project to combat the Root of Destruction is all ready."
"Now all we need to do is wait for the plan to be implemented."
Staff Officer Tanimoto stood in front of the control panel, his face grave.
He asked in a deep voice, "What were the results of the final system startup test?"
"all the best."
Meanwhile, inside the air base, Daniel was also explaining the current situation to the XIG members.
"Judging from the charge distribution generated by the appearance of the wormhole, the Alchemy Star has found the home planet of the primordial annihilation entity!"
The image on the large screen then shifted and locked onto a red dot in the vast star map.
"It is a star system called M91, which is 44 light-years away from Earth."
Looking at the data on the screen, Li Muzi voiced everyone's question: "How can we attack a planet that takes light 44 light-years to travel at its speed?"
Daniel pulled up a massive weapon model: "The Geo base has completed a system that emits a powerful electrical charge into space, creating a wormhole to M91. We've also modified interstellar rockets, creating a space jump missile capable of directly attacking the Annihilation Beasts!"
Director Di Cheng clenched his fist, his voice tinged with excitement: "It seems we can finally take the initiative and deal with the Root Annihilation Entity!"
Upon seeing this, the viewers in front of the screen immediately erupted in excitement.
【Detail 91~~】
Is humanity about to launch a counterattack?!
After 43 frustrating episodes, we're finally going to storm the enemy's lair!
[Directly creating wormholes to launch interstellar missiles? This is still an amazing technology from the tokusatsu genre!]
[Bring the war to the enemy's home planet!!]
We will fight, we will fight on planets, we will fight in nebulae, we will fight in hyperspace. We will fight wherever the universe needs us, we fight for the future of humanity. Burn the stars! Incinerate the galaxies!!
[666, there are still soldiers from the Human Alliance.]
[It should have been done a long time ago. What kind of life is it to be passively beaten on Earth every day?]
However, Gōga Mu in the picture did not show the slightest joy.
I dreamt of watching the communications screen of Daniel, the chairman of Alchemy Star, on the big screen.
"I have to thank you for this, Dream. Without the assistance of Alchemy Star, I don't think this plan would have been possible," said Advisor Ye Qian.
My Dream's eyes were filled with struggle and pain as he looked at the Alchemist Headquarters on the screen: "Daniel... the reason we study wormholes is to make new friends in the universe. That was our original dream."
Daniel paused for a moment, then sighed helplessly: "But the problem is, we now know that not everything in the universe is a friend."
I dreamt of Klaus, the genius who betrayed humanity, and his words echoed in my mind.
"I remember Klaus also said that once the Annihilation Bringer appears, humanity will definitely attack it in order to protect itself, but that's meaningless," Imu said in a low voice.
Beside him, the commander's expression turned serious: "I understand how you feel, Meng. But we have a duty to restore order to this world."
Staff Officer Ye Qian also thought of his nephew and said:
"I also long for children to look at the universe with hopeful eyes."
"I know that." I clenched my fist. "Our mission is to protect our Earth."
……
I dreamt of walking alone in the base's corridor, looking forlorn.
At this moment, Captain Daocheng of the Cool Dragons team came out.
"Sometimes, force is necessary."
"I can understand it in theory... but my heart tells me it's wrong," I murmured to myself. "The other me can't accept it."
Seeing that I was somewhat dejected, Captain Daocheng criticized, "You really are not suited to be a soldier, I'm like a sheep mixed in with wolves."
The discussion in the comments section also unfolded as I struggled with my dream.
My dream was too kind.
[After all, wormholes were originally meant for exploring the universe and making friends, but now they've become weapons of mass destruction, trampling on the scientists' original intentions.]
But Daniel is right too. Not everyone in the universe is a friend. They've come to our door, so we have to use force.
[At this point in my dream, the psychological trauma hadn't subsided. The events involving Tiguris, the Swamp of Sorrow, Klaus, and Yzak had dealt him a heavy blow.]
Sigh, it's all a game of questioning one's conscience...
The scene shifts, and I'm in an archive looking through Gaia's battle records from before, recalling the moments when I fought monsters.
At this moment, Captain Daocheng followed.
She apologized for her previous criticism of my dream.
"Actually, I've been wondering if what we're doing right now is a mistake. Is it really the right thing to just wipe out every enemy, no matter what they are?"
I dreamt of raising my own inner questions.
"I've been thinking about something too."
Captain Daocheng then voiced her doubts:
"Why are the cosmic monsters so brutal? We can somewhat understand the monsters on Earth; they must have their reasons. But what about the cosmic monsters? Are they being manipulated by the primordial annihilation entity?"
I fell into deep thought in my dream...
Then, following the camera's movement, I dreamt of arriving at a paleontology research institute.
Dr. Qian Ye entertained me during my dream.
I confided my question to the expert: "Why are these cosmic monsters attacking us? Is it because they want to conquer Earth?"
The doctor thought for a moment and then gave her answer, saying, "The answer is simple. Because cosmic monsters are also living beings. For example, if you take a cat to an unfamiliar environment, it will become ferocious in order to return to its own territory."
"Territory?" I suddenly looked up.
"Monsters are the same." The doctor's tone was calm but firm. "Suddenly taken from their own sphere of influence to another planet, they become ferocious because of fear."
My pupils suddenly contracted: "So... those monsters weren't being manipulated?"
"There's absolutely no need to resort to such inefficient manipulation," the doctor pointed out the truth incisively. "Just release the monsters, and they'll attack to protect themselves and establish new territories. It's their instinct."
I had a sudden epiphany, and his voice even trembled slightly: "So, the monsters aren't the root of all destruction... they were just being used!"
The moment this explanation came out, the entire comment section exploded.
[Stress response?]
Therefore, the Destruction Bringer didn't actually control the monsters; it simply forcibly transported them to Earth!
[Using someone else to do the dirty work?]
If monsters are merely wild animals driven mad by fear, then humanity should now bomb their home planet with missiles...
[It's over, humanity is about to become the perpetrators!]
[But the Destruction Summoning Entity still hasn't revealed their headquarters. Are they really that sneaky?]
Having realized the truth, I immediately rushed back to the air base and found Commander Ishimura and Staff Officer Ye Qian.
"I still don't approve of this attack plan!" I dreamt, standing in front of the command platform, my attitude resolute.
Staff Officer Ye Qian frowned deeply: "Even now you're still saying these absurd things..."
But my dream interrupted the advisor, and he began to explain his reasons:
"What reason is there to conclude that the M91 star system is the homeworld of the annihilation-inducing entity?"
Li Muzi took a deep breath: "Because on that planet, we found Gobu and Bats's life signs."
"But that planet might not be the homeworld of the Doomsday Bringer; it might just be the planet where Gob and Bats live!"
"What's the difference?" Ishimuro asked in return.
"We made a serious mistake by blindly calling Gob and Bats the Root of Destruction!" My Dream's voice rose a few decibels. "The monsters themselves are not the source of destruction; they are just living beings. The monsters were forcibly taken out of their sphere of influence by the Root of Destruction. Even if they were modified, as long as they were not taken out of their own planet, they would not have become so ferocious."
"The monsters themselves aren't malicious; they're just adapting to changes in their environment. Is that what you're trying to say?"
I dreamt of the stone chamber, which had already understood his meaning, and nodded in agreement.
Staff Officer Ye Qian looked at Wo Meng and said calmly, "Even so, the threat they pose to us will not change."
"Even if this attack plan manages to destroy Gob's home planet, the Root Annihilation Entity can still use wormholes to connect other planets with Earth!" I Meng argued forcefully.
"you mean……"
I sighed and pointed out the core contradiction: "To protect the peace of Earth, must we fight against large creatures from all over the universe? Just like how humans have harmed many wild animals in the past for their own safety."
The command center fell into a deathly silence.
The comments section also became heavy at this moment.
[The "Destruction Summoning Body" technique is simply unstoppable.]
If we don't fight, Earth will be destroyed by monsters. If we do fight, it means indiscriminately slaughtering innocent extraterrestrial life.
This is just treating the symptoms, not the root cause. They destroyed one M91, but there are still M92s and M93s to go.
[Hurry up and get to M78 to take charge!]
This is one of the strategies employed by the Destruction Bringers: to unknowingly transform humanity into cosmic destroyers just like the Destruction Bringers!
"But this war is beyond our control," said Staff Officer Ye Qian.
Commander Ishimura stared at the countdown on the screen. "Once the plan is implemented, we can only follow orders. All authority rests with Staff Officer Tanimoto at Geo Base."
I gritted my teeth, turned around, and rushed out of the command room.
He piloted his fighter jet alone to the Geo base and stormed into the main control room.
"Chief of Staff Tanimoto! Please stop this plan immediately!" Iya shouted.
Staff Officer Tanimoto turned around and looked at him coldly: "Who are you?"
"I am Takayama Gamu, a member of XIG, and also a member of Alchemist Star."
I said eagerly.
"Why do you want me to stop this project?"
"If this plan is implemented, humanity will surely be plunged into an abyss of no return!"
Staff Officer Tanimoto scoffed dismissively: "I don't think so. This plan is the only effective means of attack against the Root Annihilation Entity, and it is also our only hope as the guardians of Earth."
"So what if I become a destroyer of the universe?!" I roared.
Staff Officer Tanimoto stepped forward, staring intently into my dream's eyes: "Then let me ask you, do you have any other better methods?"
I was stunned, speechless for a moment: "Not now... but it will definitely come!"
"At this very moment, the entire world is anticipating the implementation of this plan!" Staff Officer Tanimoto interrupted him mercilessly, then waved his hand. "I don't have time to hear any more of your story. Get him out of here!"
Two security personnel immediately stepped forward and dragged me out of the control room.
Outside the gate, I walked dejectedly around the perimeter of the base.
A cold wind was blowing.
Looking at the huge missile being tested and those instruments, I didn't know what to do.
But just then, a figure wearing a black trench coat slowly emerged from the shadows ahead.
It's Fujimiya.
"We humans may be walking down the path written by the Root of Destruction."
"People are now not only harming life on Earth, but also reaching out to life in the distant universe."
Hearing Fujimiya's words, Iruka's eyes were filled with confusion and pain: "Then what should we do... Fujimiya, tell me."
He looked intently into my dream, his voice exceptionally clear in the night breeze: "The only one who can stop this mistake is you, my dream."
I raised my head and looked at the comrade-in-arms before me, who was once my sworn enemy but now cherishes me deeply.
Fujimiya approached step by step, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness: "They see this war as their only hope... Do you have the courage to shatter their hopes?"
"Ultraman Gaia!"
My pupils contracted slightly in my dream.
Shattering the hopes of all mankind?
What a heavy decision this is.
At this moment, I am not only human.
It's also Gaia...
To stand against all of humanity and protect the home planet of those cosmic beings who once tried to destroy Earth.
Fujimiya didn't say anything more, but just looked at him quietly.
I slowly clenched my fists. His gaze gradually shifted from confusion to determination.
[The King of Pretension is here to offer some guidance!]
[Shattering all of humanity's hopes!]
【My dream, which is both light and humanity! Go do what you believe is right!】
[Good heavens, it's Daigo Vision!]
[For the sake of true justice, must we forge ahead even if it means bearing the infamy of all humanity?]
[I dreamt that this time we're going to take on the entire Earth Defense Force head-on!]
[Suddenly it occurred to me, wasn't Seven's Giratina Star Beast a similar tragedy!]
The scene cuts back to Geo base.
The countdown broadcast echoed over the base.
"Operation begins. A large amount of electromagnetic waves will be generated in the vicinity to create the wormhole. Ground personnel, please evacuate the danger zone immediately."
In the sky, a massive wormhole generator had been deployed, and intense energy fluctuations tore a distorted spatial rift in mid-air.
"What was originally a dream path to the universe has unexpectedly been turned into a weapon of slaughter."
Upon seeing this, Fujimiya let out a heavy sigh.
"Humanity is destroying the walls of its spheres of influence and launching an attack on worlds it could never enter..."
……
On the other side, the air base.
The Stone Chamber is arranging air traffic control for this operation.
"If anyone intrudes into this airspace, no matter who it is, the approach will be the same."
The stone chamber issued a death order.
Looking at the resolute stone chamber, Advisor Ye Qian was puzzled:
Do you believe that destruction invites the principle of striking first?
"Perhaps... the enemy isn't just a force that summons destruction..."
Looking at the thoughtful stone chamber, the others were puzzled.
"I understand. Attack anyone, no matter who they are!"
"Peace and Cool Dragon, deploy immediately!"
In the sky, the Peace command aircraft and the Cool Dragon team's fighter jets roared and circled, locking onto the airspace around the wormhole.
On the plane, Captain Shenshan was somewhat puzzled: "It doesn't seem necessary to immediately deploy on alert?"
Di Cheng explained while fastening his seatbelt:
"Commander Ishimura seems to have a specific hypothetical enemy. I wonder who that is..."
……
At this moment, energy began to gather in the air, and the rudimentary form of the wormhole gradually took shape!
Just then, a red meteor fell from the sky.
Ultraman Gaia's massive body crashed to the ground, directly blocking the wormhole generator and the missile powerful enough to destroy a planet.
The entire Geo base was instantly thrown into chaos.
"Gaia?!"
"Gaia has appeared within the warning zone!"
"Why? Is Gaia trying to stop our plans?"
Inside the cockpit of the fighter jet in the air, Captain Daocheng and the Cool Dragon team were all stunned.
"Cool Dragon Team, enter attack mode! Target:...Ultraman Gaia!" came Director Di Cheng's cold command through the communicator.
Captain Inagi gritted his teeth, gripping the control stick: "Repeat it, the target is Ultraman Gaia, right?"
"That's right, it's Gaia. Prepare, attack!"
Amidst the roar of cannons.
Not a single shell hit Gaia; they only exploded beneath his feet, attempting to stop this human hero.
Captain Daocheng's finger hovered over the launch button, trembling violently: "No... I can't fire!"
[Fighting among their own?]
[The defense forces pointed their guns at Ultraman!]
My dream is to fight for humanity to avoid making mistakes, yet humanity wants to kill me.
[They definitely can't bring themselves to do it; Gaia has saved them so many times.]
At this critical moment, the alarm blared piercingly.
"Emergency! Our wormhole has connected with the wormhole of the Root Annihilation!" Daniel from Alchemy Star's communications came through again, reporting this terrifying conclusion!
On the big screen, the previously stable wormhole data suddenly became disordered.
Two different types of spatial energy collided and merged violently in mid-air.
"It wants to use our wormhole to send the monster directly to Earth!"
"Then can we close the wormhole?!"
Daniel told everyone, "If we close the wormhole now, a huge amount of energy will have nowhere to go, which will pose a great danger!"
In the sky, the wormhole that was originally pointing to the M91 galaxy suddenly burst out with a blinding dark purple light.
With a deafening roar, two enormous figures crashed down from the wormhole, slamming heavily onto the plaza of the Geo base.
One is a cosmic battle beast covered in a hard exoskeleton and with arms that resemble giant scythes—Super Gob.
On the other side is the cosmic thunder beast with huge ram horns on its head and its body crackling with violent lightning—Super Batsus.
These two monsters absorbed the enormous energy of the wormhole, making them even more terrifying in size and aura than any of the previous ones.
"They've now absorbed the wormhole's energy, making them even more powerful!"
The two super monsters have a very clear objective.
As soon as Gob and Bats landed, they launched energy blasts and lightning attacks, destroying the two devices that created the wormholes!
They didn't even glance at Gaia, but instead took heavy steps and charged madly toward the space jump missile in front of them.
To protect their home planet from destruction, they traveled forty-four light-years to Earth with a death wish, determined to destroy the weapon that threatened their home.
"Withdraw the missiles!" Staff Officer Tanimoto shouted in a panic.
"The system has malfunctioned due to the monster's attack!"
The missile launcher began to shake violently under the monster's attack.
Humanity's ultimate weapon, which it was once so proud of, has now become a Damocles' sword hanging over its head.
If this missile, powerful enough to destroy a planet, is detonated by a monster on Earth, the entire planet will be instantly reduced to ashes.
"Does this mean... we're going to use the strongest weapon we've ever created to hurt ourselves?"
Holy crap! The "Destruction Summoning Body" technique is using someone else's strength against them!
[The monsters came to protect their home, so they teleported right over to defuse the missiles!]
Now you're stunned, aren't you? The missile exploded on Earth, and the Earth is gone!
The irony is palpable: the weapons humanity created have become time bombs that destroy themselves.
Gaia had just blocked the massive energy that created the wormhole and hadn't even recovered after landing on the ground when she saw two super monsters frantically rushing towards the missile.
The monsters themselves did not have the intention of destroying the Earth; they were simply fighting desperately out of biological instinct.
The cosmic monsters... are just desperately trying to survive.
However, if they detonate the missiles, the Earth will be completely destroyed.
Amidst the deafening roar and sirens, Gaia charged forward without hesitation, colliding with the two super monsters.
The red and blue lights flashed, and the battle broke out at the most critical moment!