Ultraman: This Belial only wants to make money.

Chapter 17. Dedicating Love to the Planets

"If one is not born, one will never die."

What would Earth, this blue planet, look like from the Star of Light?

The universe is so vast and boundless that even the most dazzling gems are obscured by the dark sky. From the perspective of Lypia on the planet of light, Earth is no different from any other beautiful star.

Flying among the stars, traversing billions of light-years, passing hundreds of billions of planets, beautiful gems as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, like fire, like gold, like the azure sea, like the blue sky—this blue planet, hidden in a remote part of our solar system, flashes by in an instant, seemingly not worth the traveler's attention at all.

So why would a visitor from the distant Star of Light sacrifice their life for this tiny planet?

perhaps?

Is it for the miracle of civilization on this planet?

From the sparks that fly when flint collides, to the flames that leap in copper and iron furnaces, to atomic fission in laboratories, and the separation of humans and apes, the speed of human development is indeed astonishing. However, ten thousand years of history is only half of Ultraman's long life.

Or perhaps, it's for those shining, admirable virtues?

Moved by Shinji Kaminaga's righteous act, she chose to unite with the life of an Earthling. However, not all humans are shining examples of goodness; evil and kindness are intertwined, much like a realistic yet mundane painting.

Perhaps it was precisely that I fell in love with that authenticity...

He fell in love with humanity's goodness and became aware of its evil. On that night, Ultraman fell in love with all of humanity.

"There are at least 130 billion intelligent lives observed in the universe. Even if this planet turns to dust, it will not have the slightest impact on the universe."

"But for life on this planet, that's all."

"Ultraman, do you really like humans that much?"

And so, the beings of light flew toward the blue sky, the same color as the earth.

Perhaps... the traveler was already hopelessly captivated the moment they saw this sapphire...

but……

Sweet as honey, a sweet poison—

Not bad either...

But if possible, I truly hope that in the last moments of my life, I can see this blue planet one last time in the universe…

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"Never give in if things are not to your satisfaction."

What would the Star of Light look like from Earth?

As a child, Shinji Kaminaga also dreamed of becoming a hero from the stars, his delicate fingers touching the sky as he indulged in unrealistic fantasies.

But how long has it been since I last looked up at the stars?

He was a standout among his peers since his student days, and as the principal, he gave a speech at the graduation ceremony of a prestigious university. His professional career has been smooth sailing, and joining the FOT team is just the beginning of his career. His future is limitless.

A road overflowing with light has no need for stars.

But back then, I did something foolish.

For the sake of a young child, Shinji Kaminaga gave up a promising future and his young and vibrant life.

"A foolish decision, but I don't regret it."

As life drew to a close, in a moment of realization, Shinji Kaminaga reached out a finger and touched that star that had been forgotten long ago.

Friendly reminder—

Zack kept talking.

"Life is not equal. The difference between Ultraman and humans is even greater than the difference between humans and ants. That solid life form not only pulled you back from the brink of death, but also greatly extended your lifespan compared to other humans. However—"

"I can't guarantee what will happen once you reunite with Ultraman's body. In the best-case scenario, your lifespan will be greatly shortened, and you might even be turned back into a cold corpse."

"I don't know if you're acting out of a heroic mentality or some other kind of self-sacrifice, but—"

"It's not too late to stop here."

The steps already taken were not reversed. The slowly descending fighter jet's hull cut off the Zarab alien's last words. The ordinary Earthling pulled the control stick of the fighter jet.

"Earthling, do you really like Ultraman that much?"

It wasn't for the purpose of becoming a hero again; in the end, Shinji Kaminaga was just an ordinary human being.

only……

I want to say thank you to the individual who once saved my life, Lipia—to return what is rightfully mine, even if the price is this life.

But if it were possible, even just once, I would like to be with you to see your homeland, the radiant star of light that I have long forgotten...

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"If that's the case, if that's the case..."

Even if I pass away, I will have no regrets!

If a man offers a bird as a burnt offering to the Lord, he shall offer a turtledove as his offering.

Leviticus 1:14

Under the high-energy rays of Zetton, even Ultraman, whose lifespan exceeds that of human civilization, will perish like a shooting star.

After entering Earth's gravitational field, gravity captured him, and Ultraman was falling towards the ground at an extremely high speed. According to calculations, the crash site should be an uninhabited lake, and no humans would be harmed.

However, the savior will not wake up like last time.

The light from Zetton was so intense that no matter how unwilling or how much one wanted to open one's eyes to look at Earth again, it was impossible.

Unless—a miracle occurs.

"Ultraman!"

Was it a hallucination? At an altitude of 10,000 meters, the wind was actually carrying human voices.

"Open your eyes!"

It wasn't an illusion; the faint sound drowned out the fierce wind. Not far below, a human was shouting with all his might.

"I am Shinji Kaminari!"

After all, it was a newly manufactured fighter jet that had been hastily produced. The airframe, which had not undergone formal test flights, could not withstand high-intensity maneuvers. Its wings bent, various instruments in the cockpit emitted sharp explosions, and thick black smoke spewed from its tail.

Shinji Kaminaga took a deep breath, ignoring the bright red dial, resolutely opened the porthole, and pressed the ejection button, his target being the falling meteor.

Now, this tiny human being is about to entrust his lost and regained life to this giant of light from tens of thousands of light-years away.

He desperately reached out to the shooting star, and in a daze, he overlapped with the figure of his childhood, tiptoeing to touch the starry sky. The falling Icarus seemed to be responding to his words, his finger pointing downwards.

Means

tip

phase

Touch

Touch

phase

tip

Means

.

The fingertips of humans and those of light touch.

Two figures crossed paths in the air.

Suddenly, the white light from that day reappeared.

Life from distant galaxies, and ordinary Earthlings.

Two lives were reunited as one.

Welcome home.

The enormous, mountain-like body stabilized itself in mid-air, and the black substance covering its skin completely fell off, revealing silver and red skin.

Like a newly awakened baby, Ultraman subconsciously touched his chest, the red gem flashing like a human beating heart.

When the palm was removed, the beating heart calmed down, and the gem in the chest was full of energy, radiating a light as blue as the planet itself.

P.S. The so-called timer is actually the bond between humans and Ultraman.