Rena's abnormal reaction made people realize she probably knew Daigo's hidden identity, which was why she was so emotional.
However, compared to Rena's abnormal reaction, everyone was quite curious: who exactly was this existence that appeared in Super GUTS and looked almost identical to Captain Iruma Megumi?
Was she an enemy? Or a friend?
Everyone was quite curious about this, because her appearance at this time clearly carried a certain purpose.
The video continued playing.
Captain Iruma Megumi looked at the 'herself' in front of her and couldn't help but ask, "Tell me, who are you?"
Captain Iruma Megumi could feel that the other party had something to tell her, but more than that, she cared about who she was.
Why did she have to choose this moment to appear in Super GUTS and meet her?
Faced with Captain Iruma Megumi's inquiry, this being did not answer directly. Instead, she said very calmly, "The evil demon bird that burns the earth; it brings boundless darkness and will completely swallow this land..."
Hearing her words, Iruma Megumi frowned slightly. "Boundless darkness?"
However, Iruma Megumi understood which monster the other party was referring to—it was the monster that appeared from the ruins today... Was its name Zoigar?
The mysterious woman continued, "The messenger that brings terror, destruction, and sorrow, and turns everything to nothing."
"Is this something from the distant past," Captain Iruma Megumi asked seriously, looking at her, "or a prophecy of the future? Leader of the Earth Defense Force?"
At this moment, Captain Iruma Megumi had seen through the other party's identity. Yes, she was the leader of the Earth Defense Force—Yurei.
Although she didn't know why the other party appeared at this time, Iruma Megumi still asked her whether the things she spoke of were from the past or the future.
"I am just a program."
With these words, Yurei restored her original appearance. She looked at Iruma Megumi and continued, "I have no way to predict the future."
"But!" Iruma Megumi looked at Yurei and said seriously, "Didn't you perish along with your race?"
"..."
Hearing Iruma Megumi's words, tears welled up in Yurei's eyes. She seemed to want to say something, but in the end, she said nothing.
Then, she disappeared before Captain Iruma Megumi's eyes.
Before vanishing, her final expression appeared so sorrowful. Clearly, Captain Iruma Megumi's words had struck a painful chord in Yurei's heart.
Captain Iruma Megumi watched Yurei until she was gone, then couldn't help but murmur to herself, "The darkness of destruction is about to be revived."
Her voice carried a hint of worry. Clearly, Yurei's appearance was to tell her that a crisis capable of swallowing the world would descend shortly.
That monster named Zoigar was merely an appetizer.
Outside the video.
Type-Moon/Fate World, Sixth Singularity, Sacred Round Table Domain.
"Ah, she really knows how to talk, doesn't she?" Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Captain Iruma Megumi and couldn't help but complain. "If she hadn't said that, would Yurei have not disappeared?"
When this being who looked like Captain Iruma Megumi appeared, Fujimaru Ritsuka's side had vaguely guessed that she was very likely Yurei.
After all, from Daigo's memories and some previous plot points, Yurei clearly possessed memories and emotions, even though she repeatedly claimed she was just a program.
But once a program has emotions, it's probably not much different from a human.
Her appearance this time was clearly intended to warn Captain Iruma Megumi that a terrifying crisis was imminent, and the humans of their world needed to prepare for it.
Then, completely unexpectedly, Captain Iruma Megumi brought up the extinction of Yurei and her race.
So Fujimaru Ritsuka really wanted to complain—you're so 'good' at talking that you literally talked her out of existence.
"Senpai." Mash revealed a very subtle smile as she looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and tried to excuse Captain Iruma Megumi. "Captain Iruma Megumi probably wanted to ask about the circumstances of the Ultra-Ancient Civilization's extinction."
"Although her way of asking was a bit strange, her intention probably wasn't like that."
Regarding Captain Iruma Megumi talking Yurei away with one sentence, Mash also felt it was a bit subtle. At a time like this, when mentioning the Ultra-Ancient Civilization, shouldn't she be pressing for information on who the real enemy is?
Why talk about the extinction of Yurei and her race?
"However, it's clear that this is a major crisis. By the way, is the monster that just appeared called Zoigar?"
Da Vinci touched her chin and looked at the screen with curiosity. "He can only be considered a vanguard bringing the darkness, but for such a monster, only one has appeared."
"Is it possible that after the humans of the Ultra-Ancient Civilization were deluded by the Gijera pollen, even a single Zoigar could destroy their civilization?"
Although Da Vinci knew monsters were strong—and a single monster, given enough time, could easily destroy a surface civilization...
After all, the strength of most appearing monsters was quite terrifying, and some even nearly defeated Tiga.
But for some reason, Da Vinci felt that there wasn't just one Zoigar; there should be many, many more.
"Perhaps there are other monsters coming later."
Fujimaru Ritsuka also nodded slightly, sharing Da Vinci's view. If it were only one Zoigar, the Ultra-Ancient Civilization shouldn't have been destroyed by it.
After all, from various perspectives, the Ultra-Ancient Civilization of that world wasn't that weak; on the contrary, it was very powerful.
It might have been even more powerful than the current civilization on Earth. Even if they were deluded by the Gijera pollen, there must have been people who weren't controlled by it.
Those people would surely have ways to deal with Zoigar; it was the major crisis that appeared afterward that was the true cause of the Ultra-Ancient Civilization's destruction.
Therefore, Yurei came out to warn Captain Iruma Megumi, and Daigo would have that dream of the world being swallowed by darkness.
"Well~ we'll find out by watching anyway. I'm actually a bit interested in the final enemy."
Da Vinci revealed a smile as she looked at Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka. "The monsters that appeared before, while they seemed strong, were only just strong; they weren't enough to destroy a civilization."
"I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of enemy will appear next. After all, to be able to destroy the Ultra-Ancient Civilization, I believe it must be an unimaginably terrifying existence."
Regarding the unknown, Da Vinci always conducted research with a quite interested mindset.
To Da Vinci's curiosity, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash also nodded slightly; they shared the same thought as Da Vinci.
The video continued playing.
After Captain Iruma Megumi finished her conversation with Yurei, Rena discovered that the guts wing 2 could not keep up with Zoigar's speed, so she prepared to pilot the GUTS Snow White to shoot down Zoigar.
Subsequently, Daigo took the initiative to find Rena. Expressing confusion over her avoiding him, he asked if he had done something wrong.
But Rena didn't give a reason. She just looked at Daigo with tearful eyes and then ran away.
Elsewhere, in the Super GUTS combat briefing room.
Everyone formulated a plan, which was to let the dolphin investigate the Ultra-Ancient City.
Underwater, even if they encountered a monster, relying on the dolphin's power, dealing with a single monster would be no problem at all.
Similarly, having returned to his room for a short rest, Daigo closed his eyes and once again saw the extinction of the Ultra-Ancient Civilization.
This made him ask in his heart, "This won't happen. Could it be that extinction is destined?!"
"Why are you making me see this situation, Yurei!!!!"
Accompanied by Daigo's questioning voice, Yurei also replied calmly, "Daigo, you who are both light and human, the answer is in your own heart."
As these words fell, Daigo opened his eyes and found the computer beside him ringing. He quickly operated the computer, and the figures of Captain Iruma Megumi and the Director appeared on the screen.
Iruma Megumi told Daigo that Zoigar had appeared again, and Vice-Captain Munakata and Officer Rena were about to set off.
Hearing this, Daigo hurried out and subsequently boarded the GUTS Snow White with Rena.
On the other side, the dolphin and guts wing 2 set off together.
This time, guts wing 2 was responsible for launching a frontal attack, while the GUTS Snow White approached Zoigar from the side.
Equipped with the Maxima Overdrive System, the GUTS Snow White's speed was not inferior to Zoigar's, so their attack this time landed solidly on Zoigar.
After Zoigar was hit, it cried out in pain and flew rapidly toward the sky.
Seeing this, Rena silently gave chase to Zoigar from behind.
"Rena!" Seeing Rena doing that, Daigo also hurriedly said, "The GUTS Snow White doesn't have equipment for flying out of the atmosphere! Rena?!!!"
But Rena acted as if she hadn't heard, continuing her pursuit of Zoigar.
"It's too dangerous." Seeing Rena rushing toward Zoigar, Yoshioka Tetsuji also said very solemnly, "Call her back immediately!"
Without him needing to say it, Iruma Megumi also knew the severity of the situation. She hurriedly said, "Officer Rena, return immediately!!"
Facing the words of Yoshioka Tetsuji and Captain Iruma Megumi, Rena also acted as if she hadn't heard, murmuring to herself, "A little higher."
"What on earth is wrong with you?" Daigo completely failed to understand Rena right now. He pressed her, "Just say something."
At this moment, the GUTS Snow White flew to the edge of the atmosphere, and the situation inside could no longer be known by the base personnel.
Therefore, Rena also spoke up. "Why? Why didn't you tell me? Why do you have to bear it alone?"
Rena's voice carried a hint of a sob; she was about to state the reason why she was doing this.
It was also at this time that the BGM began to play.
Hearing Rena's words, Daigo's eyes darted away, and his expression was somewhat complicated.
With a sobbing voice, Rena said quite excitedly, "Does it mean that Ultraman has the obligation to take on the responsibility of protecting the Earth all by himself?"
"Daigo, you've been fighting this lone battle all this time."
"Tell me, don't you think it's too unreasonable?"
Looking at Rena like this, Daigo also understood why she had been acting so abnormally.
"If I could..." Rena looked at Zoigar ahead and continued, "I would also want to become light. To become light and fly higher."
[Go! Tiga! Take me, take me higher (Lyrics)]
Listening to Rena's words, Daigo explained, "It's not an obligation. Because I'm human, I'm just doing what I can."
"I can't, I can't turn back now." With tears in her eyes, Rena looked at Daigo sitting behind her and said, "So, transform."
[One day, our voices will surely be heard.]
[Slowly changing the world, transcending time.]
At this point in the song, Daigo silently took out the spark lens, looked at Rena and said, "You can also become light, Rena, you can too."
[I want to take you, baby, take me higher.]
[Embracing love now.]
[Go! Tiga! Take me, take me higher.]
[Clutching courage tightly.]
[I want to take you, baby, take me higher.]
[We will surely arrive.]
Accompanied by the singing and the scene of the GUTS Snow White flying upward, Daigo pressed the spark lens, and a beam of light appeared from within the GUTS Snow White.
Tiga appeared, and as soon as he did, he caught the GUTS Snow White with one hand.
[Go! Tiga! Take me, take me higher.]
[Believe in this burning heartbeat.]
Rena looked up at Tiga, and Tiga also looked down at Rena.
At this moment, the two of them looked at each other, and the scene appeared quite beautiful.
Outside the video, No Game No Life World.
"So beautiful~~ This is a confession, isn't it!!"
Stephanie saw this scene and revealed a very excited smile because the BGM just now perfectly matched the visuals.
Why did Rena want to fly higher? Because she wanted to fight side-by-side with Tiga and also wanted to help Daigo share the pressure on his shoulders.
Although her method of sharing the pressure made Stephanie feel like she was indirectly increasing the weight on Daigo,
this scene was truly very touching, giving Stephanie a sudden feeling of 'why haven't you two gotten married yet'.
"It seems that way, indeed." Jibril looked at Tiga and Rena in the video, then her expression became a bit strange as she said, "However, this way, Daigo's identity is now known by a second person besides Captain Iruma Megumi."
"I'm curious if the next words will... Eh? Master Sora, Master Shiro, what's wrong with you two?"
At this moment, Jibril suddenly discovered that the Blank Siblings, who had been quite happy until just now, were now showing a rather strange expression of sadness.
They were laughing very happily just a moment ago, so why would they suddenly show such a strange expression of sadness?
Although it was a sad expression, it was the kind of sadness when a story is about to end but you still want to keep watching.
It can probably be understood that way~
"Ah, if an Ultraman exposes his identity, it means the work isn't far from its end." Sora looked at Daigo, who had taken the initiative to reveal his identity in the video, and couldn't help but say, "But I still want to keep watching!! Although I also feel that the whole story is about to reach its finale."
"But I just want to keep watching!!!!"
"But I just want to keep watching!!!!"
Shiro looked at Stephanie and Jibril and said, "In the Ultraman works from our world, once the Ultraman's identity is exposed, it basically means the final ending is coming, and then the Ultraman will leave this planet and go somewhere else."
"Eh?!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Hearing these words, Stephanie's eyes widened. She was just thinking about whether Daigo and Rena would get married.
As a result, Shiro tells her that Daigo might run away from the wedding?!!
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