Chapter 1157
Cui Ming: Just watch, my transformation
The high-ranking officials, who had just been gripped by fear, were now completely frozen in place. Some slumped in their chairs, clutching their heads with their hands, their eyes vacant, repeatedly muttering "impossible." Others trembled all over, their clothes soaked with cold sweat, unable to even stand, utterly despairing.
"Completely wiped out. Completely wiped out." The voice of a high-ranking Japanese Self-Defense Force officer was hoarse and broken, his face drained of color, his eyes filled with despair. "We used all our elite forces, and we couldn't even defeat two monsters in Tokyo Bay. Tokyo Bay is finished."
The generals of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff clenched their fists so tightly their knuckles turned white, their eyes filled with resentment and fear, yet they were powerless—their prized military strength was utterly vulnerable before this monstrous couple. This encirclement, from the very beginning, was a futile suicide mission. In the command center, there was no sound, only heavy breathing and suppressed sobs. Everyone understood that they had lost their last remaining asset in the fight against these two monsters.
Meanwhile, in Choi Myung-suk's living room, the television was broadcasting the latest news urgently. The announcer's voice trembled with barely concealed panic: "Urgent news! The joint US-Japan forces tasked with suppressing the giant monster have been completely wiped out! The monster is still ravaging Tokyo Bay, and the tornadoes and tsunamis are intensifying. Residents along the coast are urged to evacuate immediately. Repeat, evacuate immediately!"
Ritsuko and Yui stared at the television screen, their faces pale and their bodies cold. Just moments before they had been shocked by the monsters’ power, but now they were even more stunned by the words “total annihilation” and were speechless. It was an elite joint force that had been completely destroyed by two monsters in such a short time. The destructive power was far more terrifying than they had imagined.
Cui Ming leaned back on the sofa, watching the television screen, his expression still calm, but his tone held a hint of helplessness: "I told you not to provoke them easily, but you wouldn't listen. Aren't you just courting death?"
To be honest, Cui Ming really thought these guys were pretty out of their depth. These two monsters were clearly not normal beings. How did they think they could be killed with bombs? Their technology wasn't up to par!
"In the end, it's still the same old trouble."
As soon as he finished speaking, he slowly stood up, dusted himself off, and said casually as if he were going out to buy something: "Alright, you guys think about it yourselves first, I'll go take care of something."
Yui Ikari subconsciously looked up, her eyes filled with doubt and worry, and quickly asked, "How are you going to solve this? Those two monsters wiped out the entire US-Japan joint force. It's too dangerous for you to do it alone." Ritsuko also frowned, looking at Choi Myung with a serious expression, clearly agreeing with Yui's words.
Choi Myung turned around, waved to the two of them, and said with a hint of certainty, "That's how it's resolved." As he spoke, he reached into his pocket and took out a silver bracelet. The bracelet had a faint luster and was the Ultra Bracelet. Unlike Hideki Go, who could transform on his own, Choi Myung's transformation relied entirely on this external force.
He glanced down at the Ultra Bracelet in his hand, thinking to himself: Come to think of it, it was pretty absurd that the World Consciousness begged him to use Jack's power in the first place, but now it comes in handy.
As for transforming in front of Misato and Ritsuko and exposing his abilities, Choi Myung didn't care at all—he was always open and honest, and besides, the situation was urgent, so there was no need to hide anything.
"I'll go and mediate," Cui Ming said, deliberately slowing his pace and not setting off immediately.
After all, he knew perfectly well that the high-ranking officials of the United States and Japan had always been arrogant and conceited, and their military forces acted as if they were insane, launching attacks without any investigation. Suffering some losses and reducing their strength this time would be good for everyone. Cui Ming had never had any so-called Ultraman spirit; he would not blindly condone human stupidity, much less be overly compassionate—when necessary, those Ultramen who were hesitant to kill due to their status, he, Cui Ming, would do the killing!
The next moment, Cui Ming gently put the Ultra Bracelet on his wrist. The bracelet instantly burst out with a dazzling white light, enveloping his entire body. Accompanied by a blinding beam of light, Cui Ming's figure completely disappeared from the living room, leaving only a faint glimmer in the air.
A brief silence fell over the living room. Ritsuko looked in the direction where Choi Myung had disappeared, then at the still rampaging monster on the TV screen. Her mind went blank with shock. Instinctively, she reached out and pinched Misato's cheek with considerable force.
"What are you doing?!" Misato winced in pain, slapping Ritsuko's hand away abruptly. Her brows furrowed, her face contorted with anger, and her voice was full of displeasure. "It hurts so much! Ritsuko, what's wrong with you?"
Ritsuko snapped out of her daze, her eyes still somewhat unfocused, and subconsciously asked, "Does it hurt?" She was too shocked just now, and subconsciously wanted to confirm that all of this was not a dream—Cui Ming could actually turn into light and disappear, and even took out a strange bracelet. All of this was even more subversive to her understanding than the existence of monsters.
"Nonsense! Go pinch your own cheek!" Misato rubbed her reddened cheek and rolled her eyes in annoyance. "Otherwise, do you think I'm faking pain?" Zeppelin, standing to the side, looked at the two of them and shook his head helplessly, but his gaze remained fixed on the direction where Cui Ming had disappeared, his expression complicated.
Zeppelin, however, had no interest in watching the two bicker. His gaze was fixed on the direction where Cui Ming had disappeared, and he couldn't help but smile. His eyes were full of pride and joy, and he secretly rejoiced: Ah, this is wonderful. This is my man. Even when facing a monster of destructive power, he is still calm and composed.
But this joy didn't last long. Her face fell slightly, the smile on her lips faded, and her brows furrowed. She thought to herself, "Speaking of which, that rebellious girl, Asuka, is really something. Not only does she cause trouble all the time, but she also always goes against me. Just thinking about her makes me lose most of my good mood. Oh well, I'm too lazy to talk about it. Right now, I'll just wait for Choi to come back."
On the other side, Yui Ikari remained frozen in place, her mouth agape, wide enough to fit a fist, her eyes filled with disbelief, her pupils slightly contracted, her mind a complete mess, with only one thought remaining: This...this is too unscientific! Senior Choi can actually turn into light and disappear, and possesses such miraculous power, Senior is amazing.
She had never imagined that the seemingly ordinary Cui Ming would possess such astonishing strength. The shock and worry she felt just moments before were now replaced by deep admiration. She even unconsciously softened her breathing, as if she hadn't yet recovered from the image of Cui Ming disappearing.
"Wow, senior, you're really amazing."
Yui Ikari felt
I like my senior even more now!
After all, who wouldn't like a senior who could become a beacon of light?
With that in mind, Yui Ikari made a decision.
Make a good relationship with Misato and the others! (End of Chapter)