Chapter 1055
Lin: It's good, it's good now, at least Cui Ming hasn't gone mad.
The situation with Homga is actually a good thing.
At least this showed everyone the possibility of peaceful coexistence between humans and monsters. Those monsters that originally kept to themselves with humans joined forces with them to eliminate the common threat of Homga. Although this tacit understanding was short-lived, it was enough to prove that there is more to it than just fighting between different species.
In a way, Homga did make a small contribution before he died. If it hadn't gone so far as to break the survival limits of all living things, this cross-species alliance wouldn't have happened.
However, these subsequent disturbances were temporarily irrelevant to Cui Ming. Battlefield cleanup, incident summary, and report writing were all within Captain Ji Jianhui's job scope. At this moment, he only wanted to detach himself from the intense battle mode and enjoy a moment of peace.
At this moment, Choi Myung's gaze was fixed on Miri.
"Hey Hey"
Misato was leaning back on the sofa, grinning foolishly as she clung tightly to Choi Myung's arm, occasionally nuzzling her head against his shoulder. This intimate gesture was commonplace between the two; after all, they were an old married couple and there was no need to hide their dependence on each other.
However, there's a small problem now. Choi Myung had specifically promised Miri that he would spend a few days with her to relax after finishing his work, and had even booked a vacation villa. But what happened? Since they moved into the villa, they haven't left the house at all!
Choi Myung looked down at the clingy Miri in his arms and asked helplessly, "Miri, what happened to you?"
Hearing Choi Myung's question, Misato, who was looking down at her phone, slowly raised her head, sighed softly, and looked at him with a hint of melancholy: "Choi, you're a bit anxious. Didn't you say before that our world is almost repaired and we'll have to go back? I'm still a little scared."
"What are you afraid of?" Cui Ming frowned slightly and gently stroked Miri's hair.
"I'm afraid I'll forget you," Misato said softly, with a hint of grievance. "I'm afraid that after I go back, I'll forget you because of all sorts of unexpected things."
"Tsk, you're worried about that?" Cui Ming chuckled, but his tone was gentle yet reassuring. "Don't worry, I'll go with you. When we get there, I'll take care of all those disgusting guys over there, so you won't have to deal with that mess anymore."
Hearing Cui Ming's words, Miri's tense expression instantly relaxed, and a smile returned to her eyes. She snuggled closer to him and said, "Your words are really reassuring. But I'm still a little scared. After all, those monsters called Apostles in our world have the ability to corrupt minds. I'm afraid their power will affect me and make me forget you."
"..." Cui Ming paused for a moment, then raised his hand and pinched Miri's cheek, his tone both domineering and affectionately certain, "Then I'll use my methods to make you remember me. Even if you have memory problems, your body has already remembered me, hasn't it?"
"Yes, that's true!" Misato blushed slightly at his words, then nodded emphatically, her eyes becoming firm. "Then if anything really happens, I'll leave it all to you, Choi."
"..." Cui Ming didn't say anything more, but gently patted Miri's back. He felt that Miri had underestimated herself a bit. Human will is far stronger than imagined, and the situations she was worried about were unlikely to occur.
Misato's current anxiety stems from caring too much about each other. After all, she possesses the power to transform into Ultraman and isn't solely reliant on others. However, their original world had suffered too much trauma from the Angels, leading to some mental instability, which is quite normal.
To be honest, after spending so much time with Misato and Asuka, Choi Myung feels that things are actually pretty good.
At least mentally, he wasn't too badly affected. He hadn't been crushed by the trauma of past battles and the arduous journeys across the world, and he could still clearly assess the situation and protect those around him. In Cui Ming's own eyes, this state was already quite remarkable.
Of course, this is just Cui Ming's own opinion.
In truth, Lindis knew very well that Cui Ming's mental state had long been compromised. The daily battles, the alternating departures of comrades and enemies, and the lonely journeys across the world had etched countless scars into his spirit. However, these scars were forcibly suppressed by his powerful willpower, never revealing a trace of them.
Fortunately, Cui Ming's willpower was terrifyingly strong; he managed to prevent his mind from completely collapsing and turning him into a madman through sheer tenacity. But it was precisely because of this forced suppression that his mental state was even more worrying—like a string stretched to its limit, no one knew when it would suddenly snap.
But Lindis knew very well that Cui Ming's current condition was incurable. Those deep-seated wounds had become one with his spirit; unless he completely stopped fighting and relinquished his obsession with protecting, there was no possibility of recovery. But who was Cui Ming? Asking him to relinquish his protection was harder than asking him to admit defeat.
What could she do if it was incurable? Lindis sighed softly to herself. The only thing she could do wasn't to offer futile advice or try to change him, but simply to silently stay by his side, offering reassurance in the moments when he let his guard down, and becoming his support when he was tormented by the shadows of his past. This companionship was perhaps the best solace for Cui Ming's broken spirit.
So, like I said before, you bastards, Star Guides, you really deserve to die!
Lindis's fingers tightened slightly, her eyes blazing with undisguised anger. If it weren't for the Star Guide's interference, Cui Ming wouldn't have suffered so much trauma, and his spirit wouldn't be in such an irreparable state. This hatred had long since taken root in her heart, growing stronger with her heartache for Cui Ming's plight.
But beyond this resentment, there was an even more intense, almost burning anticipation. She longed to see the day when the Star Guide was destroyed, especially the scene when the Star Guide faced Cui Ming head-on—at that time, Cui Ming would be surrounded by a group of Ultra Warriors, each a formidable fighter capable of standing alone, and their combined might would be enough to terrify any enemy.
Lindis couldn't help but feel a little relieved. She clearly remembered that back in the EDF camp, Belial alone had already given the Star Guides a lot of trouble and made them struggle to keep up, paying a considerable price just to barely hold them back. Now, with so many Ultra Warriors gathered around Cui Ming, and his own combat power constantly breaking through in battles, how much of a fighting chance could the Star Guides possibly have against such a lineup?
Just imagining the Star Guide's panicked and defeated state made Lindis feel a little lighter. She silently hoped that day would come soon, that the Star Guide would pay the price for his actions, and that Cui Ming could finally be relieved of some of his heavy shackles. (End of Chapter)