Chapter 12. The Big One is Coming
Chapter 12. The Big One is Coming
This is a barren mountain.
Several days ago, the transparent monster Neronga descended upon this place, attacking power supply equipment, draining electricity, and its chain lightning bolts from its horns knocking down missiles. Humanity is helpless against it.
Then, light came.
By combining with human life, Lipia easily dealt with this incredibly troublesome monster. The aftershocks of the battle shook the mountains, cracked the earth, and felled countless trees.
The battle also destroyed the roads here. This place, which was already a remote and uninhabited forest, was now deserted, with only the chirping of birds.
"Zoffy".
Ultraman Lipia, in human form, stands in the center of the ruins, calling out to his old friend.
Lipia looked up at the sky.
"You've arrived."
Zoffy answered the call of his former best friend, even though he was now a convict.
"Libia, you have violated the laws of the Star of Light."
There was little warmth in that cold voice.
"So you're here to replace me?"
Lipia responded in the same tone.
"It's not just about replacing, it's also about sanctioning."
Zoffy added.
"The life on this planet has the same potential as us. In order to prevent them from harming the universe, the Star of Light has decided to abandon this planet."
Zoffy has investigated and found out about the series of events that have occurred since Ultraman came to Earth. He discovered that humans on Earth possess a similar physique to the aliens of Light, and can be enhanced by the Beta Spark without damage, becoming powerful biological weapons.
The so-called disposal means erasing the planet along with all life forms living on it.
"But such behavior is wrong, Zoffy."
"The one who's truly in the wrong is you, Lipia!"
Zoffy said.
"If it weren't for your union with Earth's humans, which led to the discovery of their unique physical characteristics, the entire universe would now know that Earth's humans can be used as biological weapons. So, the key now is to prevent future troubles."
"Therefore, I brought the ultimate weapon for suppressing celestial bodies—Zeton."
A triangular mechanical device appeared in Zoffy's palm, then slowly rotated and grew into a polygon. Afterward, the device spun faster and faster around its internal mechanical core, detached from Zoffy's palm, and rose into the clouds, trailing a stream of light.
The Star of Light holds a leading position in the universe and can indeed amend the laws of the entire universe, but that would undoubtedly damage the "credibility" of the Kingdom of Light. It is unreasonable to give such a weak race a back door. Therefore, the leaders of the Star of Light chose the most efficient means of handling the situation.
Zetton, the most powerful celestial suppression weapon, is a trillion-light fireball that, once charged, is enough to destroy everything within 200 light-years. Its extreme heat will incinerate everything into nothingness.
"There are currently about 130 billion observable intelligent life forms in the universe. Humans are just a tiny fraction of them, and even if they disappeared, nothing would change."
Zoffy added.
"Oh? I can't pretend I didn't hear that!"
A third voice emerged from the empty mountain forest, a light and bright sound that broke the somber atmosphere.
"Who?"
This is a remote mountain forest, and the roads are blocked. Who could possibly have gotten here?
Jin Yi, holding a hiking stick and wearing thick high-heeled boots, sat on a tree stump and leisurely waved to the two arguing men.
The mysterious disappearance of Shinaga has greatly worried the members of the Futo team. However, the human who has merged with Ultraman is as dazzling as a fire in the dark wilderness, and finding him is not a difficult task for Jin Yi.
The mountain road was quite difficult to climb, and I was covered in sweat from exhaustion.
"I don't know about the 130 billion life forms in the universe, but for humans living on Earth, that's all they are."
We cannot ignore the future of our planet!
He picked up where Zoffy left off, greeting her in a very familiar manner.
"Hey, Zoffy, you've really made something of yourself!"
It has to be Zoffy, a high-ranking figure in any universe. In the Land of Light, he's the captain of the Space Garrison, and on the Planet of Light, he transforms into a Space Inspector—a permanent member of the system.
However, the absence of two rows of medals and the large lamp on the chest makes it look a bit strange.
"……Hello."
Zoffy still had that poker face.
Just as Jin Yi made his appearance, a strange feeling rose in his heart, as if he had encountered his destined nemesis, as if he had gained a non-existent memory, his back felt cold, and his head felt hot, as if he was about to catch fire.
But Zoffy is Zoffy after all. A rational person would restrain this inexplicable and strange feeling, not let it affect their judgment, and would put aside their chaotic thoughts and greet people as if nothing had happened.
"Belial, a guest from another universe."
"Thank you very much for your help to Lipia and for thwarting the Zarab aliens' plot. You are a friend of the Star of Light, please do not interfere in this matter."
"But I refuse!"
I, Jin Yi, love to say no to those self-righteous guys!
Even that lord cannot make me back down!
But this scene is still too strange, too strange.
Zoffy is determined to destroy Earth, while the main villain Belial is fighting for life on Earth.
Jin Yi decided to have Xiao Zha, who was lying in ambush, record this scene carefully so that when they returned to the universe of the Land of Light, they could let the younger generation of the Land of Light see the true face of that person.
Zoffy is nothing but an evil alien who destroys Earth; Belial is the true hero!
"The Land of Light respects the free will of intelligent life. If this is your choice, then so be it."
Zoffy nodded, not surprised by the outcome.
"The destruction of the Earth is inevitable. It's not too late to leave now. Your survival or destruction is up to you."
Zoffy didn't say anything more, turning and flying into the sky. He had already done more than enough by speaking up; all beings were equal under Zetton's cannons, and it wouldn't affect the final outcome.
Zoffy's shadow could no longer be seen in the sky, and the sun gradually rose, its intense golden light shining through the forest. On the scorched earth, blackened by the war, grass was sprouting.
Then another shadow appeared, completely blocking out the sunlight.
Zetton, suspended high in the universe, has its core like the eye of a judge watching over the Earth. From its core, countless round nails emerge, decompose and spread, and are connected by countless metal lines. Its volume continues to grow, eventually blotting out the sun.
The final judgment day is fast approaching.
"It's not time yet, Lipia."
Jin Yi pulled back the eager Lipia, who seemed to want to fly out of Earth and have a head-on confrontation with Zetton, but Jin Yi stopped him in time.
"Zetton's power is beyond your current capabilities; cherish your life."
Jin Yi shrugged.
"Death won't come for you when you're ready. Go back, Libia, you have a bunch of teammates waiting for you."
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