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Chapter 307 The Earth's Lament! An Unsolvable Knot!

A week has passed since the airing of episode 37.

Episode 38 of "Ultraman Gaia" will be updated on major video platforms at 8 PM on Friday.

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At the beginning of this episode, a car is seen driving smoothly on a highway.

I dreamt I was sitting in the driver's seat, with both hands on the steering wheel.

Wei Weike, in the passenger seat, couldn't help but complain, "Is this car even okay? It's driving like a snail!"

After a while, the vehicle arrived at its destination and stopped.

"Could you brake more gently and slowly?"

Wei Weike still complained.

"Yes, we've arrived." I parked the car.

The two got out of the car and walked towards a hospital.

In the air base, the communications officer who took over from Li Muzi looked around and casually said, "Qiao Ji, don't you think there are very few people here today?"

It turns out that my beloved pet from the aerial base has disappeared.

Georgie smiled and explained the reason.

That is, the destination of Wei Weike and my dream at the beginning:

They came to the hospital today mainly to visit Li Muzi's sister, Li Luzi.

A few comments floated across the screen.

[The beginning is so lighthearted, is this a slice-of-life episode?]

[Got it, does Wei Weike have feelings for Li Luzi?]

After all that buildup, it's about time that Wei Weike, this total straight man, made some moves.

Got it, Wei Weike likes the widow series (just kidding).

The scene switched to XIG's air base.

Inside the command center, the atmosphere was completely different from the relaxed atmosphere on the ground.

The door opened, and a man wearing sunglasses and dressed in the uniform of a senior military officer stepped in.

His steps were steady, exuding an aura of quiet authority and menacing power.

Commander Shi Shi went to meet him.

"I am Brigadier General Zhong of the Pacific Rim Force of the Defense Force." The man took off his sunglasses and saluted.

"It's been a long time, Brigadier General Zhong." Staff Officer Ye Qian nodded slightly.

Brigadier General Chung looked around and said coldly, "I've heard people say that this base is excellent. I didn't believe it before, after all, it's in the air."

"Let's get back to the main topic and talk about serious matters."

He walked to the large screen and pulled up a document.

"Based on our long-term observations, a monster lies dormant at a depth of 1,500 meters at the bottom of Lake Tsumura."

Shi Shi frowned slightly: "Is it the subterranean beast Tiguris?"

"That's right." Brigadier General Chung turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. "The day after tomorrow, as soon as the time comes, we will launch the underground penetrating missile to completely destroy this monster."

Upon hearing this, the command room fell silent instantly.

Staff Officer Ye Qian paused for a moment, then turned to Brigadier General Zhong and asked, "A penetrating bomb? In international conventions, this is listed as a weapon of mass destruction prohibited from use in wartime! Even if the enemy is a monster, I do not agree to its casual use."

The comments section also started discussing it.

[Using a penetrating bomb directly from underground? That would be incredibly polluting.]

[The monster's still sleeping, and you're already attacking?]

The defense forces are getting increasingly assertive, aren't they?

Brigadier General Zhong looked at Staff Officer Ye Qian, his tone firm: "Staff Officer, the monster could awaken at any time. The underground penetrating bomb is the only deadly weapon capable of eliminating the underground monster."

"However, some reports also indicate that this will cause environmental pollution and geological damage!" Staff Officer Yeh Chien argued forcefully.

Chung Chung remained unyielding: "Even if we protect the environment, it's meaningless if human safety cannot be guaranteed, do you understand? This is a decision already made. To be on the safe side, XIG must make sure to prepare backup plans."

After saying that, he left the command room without looking back.

[Is this a native Earth monster? It was just sleeping underground and didn't do anything wrong. Why are you killing it?]

Humans are ultimately selfish and self-serving advanced beings; they will eliminate any threat they pose.

[Actually, I think this is quite normal. Eliminating potential threats—are we going to wait until the monsters spawn and start killing people before we can eliminate them?]

……

The scene shifts to a hospital.

With the help of my dream and Li Muzi, a space was successfully created for Wei Weike and Li Luzi to be alone.

The rest area outside the hospital.

Gao Wa Meng looked at Li Mu Zi, who was sitting on the bench: "Mu Zi, shouldn't you be in the ward?"

Li Muzi rolled her eyes at him: "If I were here, there would be no point in bringing Wei Weike here."

Gao Wa Meng scratched his head: "What you say is true, but is this a good idea?"

"It's okay, it was my own decision." Li Muzi thought of her sister, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes.

"I dreamt you saw this clear, cloudless sky, just like my mood!"

"It seems like things are getting gloomy?"

My Dream once again demonstrated his ridiculously high EQ, which was supposedly used to boost his IQ but was now in arrears.

[666, a complete romantic idiot]

[World-class IQ, emotional intelligence comparable to an atomic nucleus]

He knows how to create awkward silences.

[Boss, will this really make them watch the Son of the Earth beat up Old Feng?]

Upon seeing Wei Weike and Li Luzi emerge, Li Muzi and Gao Wumeng immediately hid in a corner, watching the bench in the distance.

Li Muzi didn't understand why she had to hide.

On the bench, Li Luzi, dressed in a hospital gown, was sitting, and standing next to her was Captain Wei Weike, who was usually meticulous.

Wei Weike seemed a little flustered, unsure of where to put his hands, and just stood there stiffly.

Standing on the bench, Li Luzi looked at the blooming cherry blossoms and took a deep breath.

"You look much better, that puts my mind at ease," Wei Weike said dryly.

Li Luzi said softly, "I'm sorry to have worried you. Actually, I think I can be discharged from the hospital now. Seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom like this makes me feel more and more energetic. Every time the flowers bloom, they give me strength."

Wei Weike paused for a moment, then asked, "You mean, is it because of the flowers?"

Li Luzi continued, "I don't know how to put it. I just feel that I should share life with nature and live happily. Is that strange?"

"Won't."

The comments scrolled by leisurely.

Lee Yul-ja is so gentle, sharing life with nature.

[This stands in stark contrast to my dream]

[Wei Weike, you blockhead, hurry up and confess your feelings!]

Hopefully, there won't be any big knives.

Amid this warm atmosphere, the atmosphere at the other air base was heavy.

Commander Shi Shi watched Zhong Jun's departing figure, lost in thought.

"Commander, what are your thoughts on Brigadier General Zhong?" Staff Officer Ye Qian asked.

Shi Shi sighed: "He is a man of strong will."

Staff Officer Ye Qian nodded and began to recount his past.

"You probably remember the incident in the Arizona valley where the defense ground forces fighting the monster were completely wiped out, right?"

Shi Shi was stunned.

"He was the commander of that unit," Staff Officer Ye Qian said, his voice heavy. "I understand the pain he felt at losing his troops."

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Chung, amidst the beautiful twilight scenery of the air base, reminisced about the past:

"What a beautiful view... No wonder people on Earth can't understand the suffering of those who work in such a place."

The comments paused for a moment.

[It turns out he had PTSD from the sacrifice of a comrade.]

This is a difficult situation. From Brigadier General Zhong's perspective, eliminating potential threats is indeed for the purpose of protecting more people.

But Tiguris did nothing, and the underground penetrating bombs would pollute the ground.

The Trolley Problem Remains

Soon after, the news began to report on the matter extensively.

The decision of the defense force was being broadcast on large screens in the streets and on television sets.

"Breaking news: The defense forces have decided to use a penetrating missile against the monster lurking beneath Lake Kimchon. The missile is expected to launch tomorrow afternoon..."

Inside an abandoned factory, Fujimiya stood with his hands in his pockets, quietly watching the dilapidated television on the wall.

Having lost Agul's brilliance, he appeared somewhat forlorn at this moment, but the sharpness in his eyes remained unchanged.

On the other side, Imu, who had arrived at the ground base, clenched his fists.

"They haven't done anything wrong, yet they're using missiles to attack monsters sleeping underground. This kind of thing..."

Suddenly, a voice interrupted him:

"Absolutely not."

I looked back in my dream.

It's Fujimiya!

Fujimiya's thoughts drifted back to the past.

"Back then, I awakened the monsters that were sleeping underground, and that's why such serious consequences have occurred." Fujimiya closed his eyes, his mind flashing back to the cities destroyed by the monsters' awakening. "If I hadn't done that, many people would have died long ago. I believe I saved them."

He suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp.

But things are different now.

"The blade wielded against the Earth will one day pierce back into humanity itself."

Fujimiya turned around and strode out.

"Even if it costs me my life, I will stop the launch of the underground penetrating missile. I will do it my own way."

The comments section showed Fujimiya making an appearance.

[Key Quote!]

Fujimiya has also begun to think from the perspective of the Earth as a whole.

[Losing power actually makes things clearer.]

As Fujimiya aptly put it, "My power is meant to protect the Earth, not humanity."

But now that he has no light, how can he stop the defense forces?

At the air base, Commander Shi Shi found Brigadier General Zhong again. The two stood at the end of the corridor.

"Commander Chung, could you perhaps postpone the launch of the underground penetrating missile?" Ishimuro tried to soften his tone.

Brigadier General Chung looked out the window at the clouds and asked coldly, "What did Staff Officer Ye Qian say?"

"I can empathize with the pain of losing subordinates."

"What I've lost isn't just my subordinates," General Zhong interrupted Ishimura, his eyes revealing deep weariness and unwavering resolve.

The conversation ended unhappily.

Meanwhile, while conducting research on the ground, Koga encountered an acquaintance.

Lin Hui.

The feng shui master who appeared in the Renlong incident.

"Excuse me, what's that?" Gao Wa Meng looked at the compass in Lin Hui's hand.

Lin Hui looked up and smiled, "Ah, this? I'm looking at the landform."

"Geographical features?"

"It's about the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of land in Feng Shui." Lin Hui put away the compass and looked at Gao Wumeng. "Excuse me, are you from XIG? My name is Lin Hui."

Gao Womeng nodded: "Hello, my name is Gao Womeng."

Lin Hui's expression turned serious: "I saw the news last night, so I'm a little worried. Since I don't have to work today, I came to investigate. Take a look here."

She pointed to the lake and mountains in front of her.

"This place isn't large, but it's an ideal location. The dragon vein in this area passes through the Black Tortoise Peak, reaches the Bright Hall, and finally arrives at the Vermilion Bird. The main mountain is metal. If you try to stimulate it with fire, fire and metal are incompatible and will clash."

Gao Wumeng was completely confused: "Excuse me, what does this mean?"

Lin Hui sighed and explained, "The monsters in this area are protected by a massive amount of earth energy. Can the defense forces' missiles really be that powerful?"

"You mean monsters can't die?" Koga Yume was startled.

"Well, I'm not sure either. It's still uncertain. But since it's possible, it's best not to take any risks." Lin Hui looked worriedly at the distant mountains and forests. "The monsters sleeping here are protected by immense earth energy. I don't know how effective the missiles will be."

Comments floated by.

Good grief, this sci-fi movie has instantly turned into a mystery movie.

Is this monster also one of the legendary beasts?

Gaia is essentially the will of Earth, so it's normal for it to be associated with ley lines and feng shui.

[This is a mystical warning; the defense forces are about to suffer heavy losses.]

Those who don't heed the advice of their elders will suffer the consequences.

Koga immediately reported this intelligence to the air base.

After hearing the report, Commander Ishimuro made a decisive decision: "I will use my authority to expand the designated refuge area to the entire Tsumura. That's all I can do for now."

At KCB TV, Tabata and Rinfumi received a notice from the defense force, ordering the entire Tsumura to immediately take emergency evacuation.

Lunwen frantically prepared the equipment: "Hurry! Hurry!"

"Lightning Team deployed, on alert over Tsumura."

"Everything has been confirmed."

"Lightning One (Two) (Three (Standby complete)"

In the sky, the Lightning team's fighter jets roared past.

Time passed by, second by second.

The launch time for the underground penetrating missile is drawing ever closer.

Gao Womeng and Lin Hui watched everything unfold.

Looking at the fighter jets circling in the sky, Lin Hui said in a heavy tone, "Mr. Gao, where were you when the Renlong appeared in Tokyo before?"

"I'm there," Takaga Yume replied.

"I think that Renlong may have seen the cities that humans have created, and it wants to give people a chance to rethink and treat the planet they live on more kindly."

Lin Hui closed her eyes. "But now it seems that humanity doesn't want this opportunity at all."

The comments section quieted down considerably.

Yes, Renlong gave them a chance.

Human arrogance always leads to disaster.

The scene then cuts to the interior of the missile launch site.

On the huge control panel, staff were making final countdown preparations.

"As planned, the underground penetrating missile will be launched in five minutes. All personnel to their positions."

Chung Chung stood in front of the main control screen, looking at the various data with a blank expression.

Just then, a loud fighting sound suddenly came from outside the gate.

"Who are you? No outsiders allowed!" the guard shouted.

The sounds of fierce fighting rang out.

The door was pushed open.

Fujimiya barged in all by himself.

He was wearing his signature black coat, and although he had lost Agul's power, he was still agile and broke through the guards' defenses.

Fujimiya looked at him coldly: "Are you in charge here?"

My surname is Zhong.

Fujimiya stared intently at Brigadier General Zhong, undeterred, and strode forward: "You're utterly foolish to exterminate other creatures just to ensure your own survival!"

Brigadier General Chung snorted coldly: "I've seen many people die at the hands of monsters, their deaths were extremely tragic. Therefore, we must eliminate these monsters!"

"Get your hand off me!"

Fujimiya tried to press the launch preparation button on the control panel, but Chung Chun punched him to the ground.

"Too many people have already lost their lives because of monsters. How will you take responsibility for these people?"

Chung Jun retorted without backing down, "I absolutely cannot let anyone else die because of this! All of this is for humanity!"

The discussion on the live chat screen also became more serious.

This is a clash of perspectives; neither side is wrong.

Brigadier General Chung is fighting to protect humanity, while Fujimiya is fighting for the balance of the Earth.

But Tiguris really didn't do anything, which is really frustrating.

Is it really right to kill for the sake of potential danger?

Chung Jun turned around, ignoring Fujimiya, and fixed his gaze on the big screen.

"The underground penetrating missile has been launched," the staff member reported.

"We are now moving towards our goal."

A cold, electronic countdown sounded in the control room.

"Five seconds to reach the target."

"Four."

"three."

"two."

"one."

On the big screen, the dot representing the missile pierced the red dot deep underground.

In the distance, I, still rushing towards the base, witnessed all of this: "Humans and monsters alike were born on this planet! They are all creatures of Earth!"

But he couldn't stop the launch...

the other side.

A violent tremor occurred!

"Target hit!" the staff member announced loudly. "Effect confirmed."

Chung Chun's tense face finally relaxed a little.

However, just a few seconds later, the entire launch site suddenly began to shake violently.

The piercing alarm instantly resounded throughout the entire hall.

"We feel an unusual tremor!" The staff member stared in horror at the wildly fluctuating data on the screen. "Wait, wait a minute! Something is rising rapidly from underground!"

The penetrating bullet not only failed to kill Tiguris, but also thoroughly enraged the behemoth slumbering beneath the earth.

The earth trembled and the soil churned.

The tranquility of the lakebed was shattered, and an angry roar pierced through the thick layers of earth, soaring into the sky.

On the ground, Gao Ga Meng stood on a distant mountaintop, feeling the intense tremors beneath her feet.

That was the earth's anger, nature's arrogant roar against humankind.

He lowered his head and glanced at the blue sapphire cone in his hand.

A red glow flickered at the center of the sapphire cone, as if echoing the pulse of the earth.

"Gaia..." Gao Goo murmured to himself.

He didn't know what role he should play in this battle.

If he transforms into Gaia, who should he fight?

Go and fight Tiguris, who has gone berserk in rage after being unjustly harmed by humans?

Or should we stop the defense forces that are firing wildly to protect human cities?

This is a dead end.

A deadlock that cannot be untied between human fear and the monster's right to survival.

The cracks in the earth grew wider and wider.

With a deafening roar, the hard rock layer was completely ripped open.

The air was filled with mud and rocks, which spewed up hundreds of meters into the sky like a volcanic eruption.

Amidst the horrified gazes of countless people, a colossal beast, its body covered in heavy armor and as majestic as a mythical white tiger, slowly crawled out from the depths of the earth.

Tiguris, the subterranean beast.

It finally woke up.

Bearing the heavy wounds inflicted by humanity, and the rage of a dream torn apart.

It let out a mournful cry as it looked up to the sky.