Ultraman: This Belial only wants to make money.

Chapter 45. The Butterfly Storm

As the moon sets and the sun rises, the twilight before dawn dissipates, and the morning light illuminates a new day.

Tokyo was just awakening from the night, and the golden sunlight shone through the gaps between the towering buildings, creating a dappled picture with the zebra crossings on the road.

"Hey hey hey...did you guys see the show last night?"

"I saw it! I thought it was just a bunch of bored old men having a long talk—but there was such a pleasant surprise!"

On the sidewalk, two young and beautiful junior high school girls were talking excitedly, their boots crunching over the cherry blossoms on the ground.

Young girls like this should be engrossed in topics like celebrities or cosmetics, but instead they're talking about what happened last night.

"Ah... a handsome company president from outer space... I wonder what kind of face is hidden under that mask?"

A morning breeze blows, and the autumn cherry blossoms along the roadside fall like pink snow. A long-haired girl covers her face, looking infatuated. Their figures gradually disappear around the street corner, leaving only their indistinct words echoing in the wind.

It wasn't just the girls, it wasn't just Tokyo; the electronic network broadcast last night's trial live globally, and after a night of fermentation, it finally boiled over—

Enlightened individuals praised last night's trial as a victory for human wisdom. Military commanders, witnessing the invaders kneeling and begging for mercy, felt their pent-up anger vanish. Ordinary people might not understand the profound theories, but seeing the alien invaders bowing and kneeling in submission naturally filled them with pride, gesturing animatedly: "Those aliens were cowards like little brats!"

Of course, there were also busybodies who enjoyed gossip and speculating about the face behind Kim Yi's mask. The handsome president from outer space naturally attracted a huge amount of attention, and they dug up all the information that Toei Company could disclose to the public—saving Boss Kim a huge amount of money.

Even a little boy who knows nothing can talk about the handsome Galactron—there are no details that can't be discovered, no topics that can't be discussed, and everyone is talking about things that interest them. Boss Kim and Toei Company behind him have become the most talked-about company in the world.

Of course, besides the overwhelming public opinion that everyone can see, some hidden corners are also quietly changing because of the tide.

At the Space Development Agency's Experiment Center, Director Ryosuke Sanada sat motionless in his office chair, his eyes fixed on the computer screen, which was frozen on the moment when Abbas hugged Kim Yi's leg.

He hadn't slept a wink all night, yet he remained energetic.

"strength……"

Abbas, who was about 2.5 meters tall and had a strong and muscular build, was huddled at the feet of Jin Yi, who was less than waist-high, begging for Jin Yi's mercy.

"Have we become blinded by jealousy? We've actually overlooked the true power of humanity."

Without realizing it, Sanada Ryosuke clenched his fist.

He then opened the drawer, inside which lay a bag of grayish-black liquid, gleaming with a metallic sheen, and next to it was a syringe.

He smiled with relief, threw the syringe into the trash can, picked up the bag of liquid, and walked straight to the incinerator at the Space Development Center.

Eberon cells, alien cells discovered by the Space Development Agency on a meteorite several years ago, can be transplanted into animals on Earth, resulting in incredible enhancements to the physical abilities of the test subjects, and even allowing them to grow to a size comparable to monsters.

The price is—a huge amount of electricity is needed to maintain it, and rationality is lost, turning them into monsters that only know how to destroy.

The reagent bag containing Ebloon cells drew an arc in the air before being thrown into the roaring furnace. Flames of thousands of degrees licked at the reagent bag, creating a shockwave, and a faint, mournful sound could be heard.

"How foolish of me to even have such a thought. Luckily, that kid Diujing didn't find out."

In our craving for external power, we have overlooked the truly shining things that reside within the human heart.

Ryosuke Sanada suddenly felt much lighter, as if the flames had burned away something hidden in his heart.

"Animal experiments with Ebloon cells can also be stopped, and—"

Let's go have dinner with Sayaka tonight.

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"Toei Animation is thriving!"

Jin Yi didn't pay much attention to the gossip on the streets; it was all expected. However, the financial report on his lap was a different story. Toei's stock price was soaring like a rocket.

There is no shortage of astute businessmen on Earth. The moment the live broadcast signal was cut off last night, a flood of cooperation requests poured into Toei Company headquarters from all over the world. The old report that Secretary Gondo had painstakingly compiled could now be thrown into the trash.

The new financial report, even the price quoted on the last page, far exceeds the previous highest price.

"This was definitely the right decision."

Jin Yi nodded in satisfaction.

Abbas's performance in the original Tiga series was very mediocre. In the early stages of the series, Tiga, who was good at both fist and foot fighting, had average physical skills and a super weakness of being afraid of light.

No need for Belial, no need for Galactron, no need for Tiga, not even need to send out the GUTS team. TPC only needs to send out a shrewd and capable squad, set a trap, and carry super-powerful searchlights to easily eliminate Abbas.

But... what will Boss Jin get in return?

A few compliments and praises, like ripples on the water, vanished lightly without a trace.

But... the easier something is, the more worth making a big deal out of it.

Boss Jin mobilized the power of TPC. After a period of adjustment, the lubricant of money had seeped into the tightly controlled machine of TPC. He allocated space, recruited staff, and all actions were carried out without any hindrance.

The trial ended, and Abbas collapsed... The image froze on the company's logo, and Toei Company soared to great heights, becoming the talk of the town.

The people watching the live broadcast also felt a long-lost sense of self-confidence. In the vast universe, humanity is no longer a lamb to be slaughtered. We have the power and the ability to fight back against threats from the universe.

Human intelligence is no less than that of any other race in the universe.

No one suffers a loss, and many people benefit from it; this is a win-win situation.

But wait, the gains don't stop there.

Boss Jin closed the report and nodded to Secretary Gondo with satisfaction.

Yesterday, after the live broadcast ended, Boss Kim was surprised to find that the company lights were still on as he embarked on his journey home. Kwondo, who had not received any prior notice, had arrived at the company ahead of Boss Kim.

Bringing their own food, working overtime, and fighting through the night, they finally finished the report at dawn.

"Well done, Secretary Gondo—"

P.S. Ryosuke Sanada appeared in episode 10 of Ultraman Tiga, "Requiem." He was the first victim of the Ebloon cells. Out of jealousy for his classmate Horii's excellence, he sought power and injected Ebloon cells into his body, transforming into a giant monster and losing his human heart.

Sayaka, Horii and Ryosuke's childhood friend, secretly loves Ryosuke.