chsdbacks Chapter 122 The Pinnacle of Dramatic Drama: I Am an Earthling!
Chapter 122 The Pinnacle of Dramatic Drama: I Am an Earthling!
Following the plot of the first half of the episode, the audience's emotions have been raised to the highest point.
Even without monsters, the plot alone is enough to make countless people ponder.
Staff Officer He Zhi revealed that Feng Sen was Seven, but this did not deter the members of the Ultra Guard.
Conversely, the members of the Ultra Guard are caught up in a huge conflict.
On one side is the evidence presented by Staff Officer He Zhi and the potential threats facing Earth; on the other side is Feng Sen, who once fought alongside them and risked his life for them.
Regardless of whether his identity is real or fake, whether he is a human Feng Sen or an alien substitute, this bond of sharing life and death truly existed.
If he really is an alien, the right to determine whether he harbors malice towards Earth should belong to his companions who know him best, rather than He Zhi's one-sided speculation and accusations!
The look in everyone's eyes gradually hardened.
The camera work conveys this message, with close-ups of each team member's face filled with unwavering resolve.
Especially Bai Yong.
He thought of the security minister who had been burned to death, and of Captain Kiriyama who had been erased from history.
Finally, he made up his mind and issued the final order over the communication channel:
"Continuing to crack the files while in America! Shima, Satomi, and Mizuno infiltrate the prison to protect Kazamori! I'll take full responsibility for all the consequences!"
They made up their minds—to break them out of prison!
At that moment, the live chat exploded with excitement.
[The captain is so cool!]
[That's right! Screw orders, this is what bonds are all about!]
This team is really good.
[Beidou: No way? How come you have a teammate like this?]
Upon receiving the order, the three acted swiftly.
They worked together to break through the defenses.
Just as Kazamori was being led to the particle decomposition device, the Ultra Guard's assault team—Shima, Mizuno, and Satomi—appeared like gods and blew up the control panel in the cell.
"Feng Sen! Run!"
Rimi helped the bound Kazemori to her feet, her gun continuously firing tranquilizer darts.
"you……"
Feng Sen's eyes welled up with tears as he looked at his teammates who had betrayed the organization for his sake.
"Stop talking nonsense! You're our teammate, no matter who you are!" Zhimo roared, kicking aside the guard blocking his way.
This scene brought a touch of warmth to the audience who were just immersed in the heavy plot.
The Ottoman Guard had just broken through the defenses when they were met with countless gun barrels pointed at them.
Ironically, the Ultra Guard used tranquilizer darts on the defense forces in order to rescue Kazemori.
However, He Zhi ordered the defense forces to be equipped with live ammunition, just to stop the Ultra Guard members who were taking Seven away.
……
On the other hand, the situation has not improved.
A video from the US showed that the mysterious woman had lost her patience.
She has completely lost faith in humanity.
"Since you are unwilling to admit your crimes, then let destruction help you remember them."
The woman raised her hand, and an ancient ring gleamed with an eerie light.
At this point, it was pointless to let Seven find out the truth on his own, so she decided to use the most direct method to force humanity to confess.
The earth trembled and the soil churned.
She awakened the guardian beast of Nonmart—Zabanji!
It was a monster with a ferocious face, yet it also carried a certain tragic air.
The woman wanted to use force to coerce humans.
Its goal is clear: to destroy the Earth Defense Force headquarters and force humanity to release the "Omega Files" to the entire universe.
If it's not made public, it will perish.
This is not only an invasion of monsters, but also a "revenge" that is tens of thousands of years overdue.
……
Outside the window, the enormous mythical beast Zabanji was approaching step by step, each step shattering the earth.
Meanwhile, Bai Yong and Rimi are still working hard to decipher the Omega Files.
"We are working hard to unravel the Omega Files! To reveal all the facts! We will definitely use our will and strength..."
Rimi shouted into the communicator.
Feng Sen looked at his partners who were willing to fight against the system for the sake of the truth, and his eyes were moved.
"Could it be... that you are Ultraseven?"
Liu Mei shouted.
She asked the question that everyone present wanted to ask.
He didn't answer, but just gave his teammates a deep look.
"Don't worry, Feng Sen will definitely come back to you."
To buy Captain Bai Yong time to decipher the files, Feng Sen pulled out the Capsule Monster.
"Please! Windom! Migras!"
The two capsule monsters flashed and charged toward Zabangi.
Meanwhile, Kazemori himself put on the Ultra Glasses, transformed into Seven, and plunged into the underground of the research institute to uncover the final truth.
……
Finally, Seven arrived at the place where the truth was hidden.
However, the most ironic thing happened.
This red giant, who has always protected the Earth with his life, is now being collectively attacked by humanity.
The defenders' bullets rained down on Seven.
Staff Officer He Zhi stood in the command room, his face contorted: "You should understand why I insist on using force to defend the Earth! If we are truly invaders, the only way to stay here is by force, besides leaving! Can't we consider this our homeland?"
"Should the mistakes made by our ancestors tens of thousands of years ago be borne by future generations?"
He Zhi ordered the defense forces to open fire on Seven.
He knew that once the Omega Archives were made public, humanity's identity as invaders would be exposed, and they would no longer be able to stand in the universe.
His push for a friendship plan was essentially a cover-up for this truth!
"Did it work?"
Looking at Seven engulfed in smoke, He Zhi asked.
After a cloud of smoke cleared, a deliberately low-energy Emerium Ray blasted through the barrier and shattered Seven's ultimatum to humanity.
Seven did not retaliate against humanity.
Even though these humans are attacking him...
Because he loves humankind.
Even if this race has original sin, even if they were once demons, what he saw on this planet was kindness, courage, and love.
Should we uphold the justice of the universe, or protect our own favorite humanity?
Seven stood amidst the hail of bullets, his red body appearing incredibly forlorn in the firelight.
He was in pain.
This kind of pain is more intense than any physical injury.
If he sides with the Nonmalts, he must destroy humanity.
If he sides with humanity, he becomes an accomplice, an executioner who tramples on justice.
Perhaps the answers to these difficult questions will never be found within the framework of human rational logic...
Stop hitting him! Stop hitting Seven!
[This He Zhi is practically a fascist resurrected!]
They only dare to harm those who truly love them!
The capsule monster is so pitiful; it doesn't even fight back in an attempt to atone for humanity's sins.
"Why should descendants bear the burden of their ancestors' mistakes?" This statement sounds familiar, but it cannot be an excuse for covering up history and continuing to commit evil!
On the ground, Uyndam and Migras are still struggling to hold on.
Perhaps on Feng Sen's instructions, they did not launch an attack, but were merely passively beaten, even though they were battered and bruised by Zabangi.
"Not ready yet, team members studying in the US!"
This scene was heartbreaking for the audience.
Finally, the student in the US shouted, "Successfully cracked!"
Captain Bai Yong immediately barged into the high-level meeting of the defense force.
"Commander Takenaka! Please order a halt to all attacks!"
All the high-ranking officers of the defense force turned to look at them.
"I hope you will release the Omega archives! Release them to the entire universe!"
Bai Yong's words were astonishing, leaving everyone present stunned.
"Bai Yong! Do you want to rebel?"
Director Takenaka looked at him in disbelief.
"It's not me who's rebelling, it's you!"
"Attempting to cover up the truth and burden all of humanity with an eternal lie is the greatest betrayal of humankind!"
"We are a defense force! Our duty is to protect humanity, not lies!"
Those present were still confused, and most of them were unaware of what the real Omega archives were like.
The archives reveal the appalling cruel acts committed by the defense forces in an attempt to conceal the truth.
Bai Yong continued to patiently persuade him.
"Even if our current defenses can stop that monster, we have absolutely no way to resist the successive waves of opponents fighting for justice!"
"The only thing we can do now is to tell the truth to the entire universe and gain their understanding of humanity!"
Takenaka, however, still wanted to struggle.
"If you do this, we will lose Earth!"
"But the truth cannot be buried forever! Even if you push those who know the truth into the abyss of darkness, it's impossible!"
Bai Yong directly presented the documents and evidence to everyone.
It was only then that the people present realized that the former senior, Kiriyama, had died because of this incident.
Furthermore, he demonstrated the high-powered transmitter that is now operational and broadcasting to the entire universe.
"Now! It's time to release the Omega Archives to the entire universe! This is the only way! This is the only evidence that humanity has evolved from barbaric invaders into civilized beings!"
"Human problems must be solved by humanity itself. If we are to survive by deception and killing, then we are truly unworthy to be the masters of this planet."
Bai Yong's words silenced everyone present...
After a long while.
Forced by circumstances, and after Bai Yong's sincere confession and reasoned arguments, Director Takenaka, after careful consideration, finally had no choice but to agree to release the Omega files...
This truth, buried for tens of thousands of years, has finally been revealed by humanity itself...
[Captain is awesome! That's right!]
Finally, someone has stood up! This is what humanity should be like!
Captain Bai Yong's actions have won him many fans!
Revealing the shameful truth to the public and giving the people the choice to accept and change it—this is the proper attitude for reflecting on past acts of aggression. This applies to both the drama and reality.
……
However, the crisis was not over.
The women of Nummart have learned of humanity's decision...
But she was not willing to give up!
Can a simple apology erase tens of thousands of years of blood feud? Can it bring one's dead kin back to life?
It's not that easy!
Uindam and Migras have fallen.
Having witnessed humanity's impending release of the Omega Archives, the woman, controlling Zabangi, attempts to destroy the high-powered antenna that transmits signals throughout the universe.
Zabangi has closed in on the research institute, gathering his strength for a final strike.
In the critical moment, Uindam, who had been unconscious, managed to get up and desperately blocked the attack before collapsing heavily to the ground.
……
At the Omega archives, Director Takenaka ordered a halt to the attack on Seven.
All the guards gave up resisting, but He Zhi remained unwilling to give up and tried to stop Seven with his own flesh and blood.
"You can forget about going there! Earth belongs to us humans! It's the only planet with intelligent life!"
He Zhi raised his pistol with both hands and pulled the trigger at Seven.
But the bullets couldn't penetrate Seven's skin at all...
Until Seven crushed his gun barrel into a pulp and slammed him to the ground with a flick of his wrist...
"Can you guarantee that the Earth will be alright after the truth is revealed? No matter what means I use, I want to protect humanity... protect the humanity I love most..."
He Zhi slumped to the ground; his love was twisted, built on lies and killing.
But at this moment, his despair was also incredibly real.
"In this universe, survival is the ultimate justice. The winner takes all, the loser is condemned. That's the rule."
"If we admit that we are the invaders, then what is the meaning of our 15,000-year-old civilization? What is the meaning of everything we have now? Are we supposed to hand over the Earth to others and then commit mass suicide?"
He Zhi's roar, though cold, was extremely realistic.
This is also the most unsolvable part of the story.
Admitting mistakes means denying the legitimacy of human existence; refusing to admit them means continuing to do evil and completely extinguishing one's conscience.
This is the "trolley problem" that Seven faced...
He Zhi's feelings towards Seven must be complicated now. He's his mentor, Furuhashi's friend, and a hero who protects humanity, but now he's on the opposite side.
Even so, he still went forward to fight Seven with his bare hands... This character's determination is no less than anyone else's...
[This is what makes a good script. The villain isn't a stereotypical evil; he's driven mad by the survival of his race. But that makes him all the more terrifying.]
……
An underground chamber.
Seven finally saw the coffin.
The mysterious woman was also waiting in the secret room.
The woman told Seven that the person in the coffin had been chosen to travel back tens of thousands of years to witness the truth of history.
As the stone coffin slowly opened, Seven, who had transformed into the appearance of Dan Moroboshi, was shocked to discover that inside lay his long-deceased old friend, Advisor Furuhashi!
"That incident happened a year ago... I slept for a long time..."
A weak voice came from the ancient bridge: "At that time, I was indeed dead."
From the ancient bridge, the group heard the answer they least wanted to accept.
"The group... I saw it."
Gu Qiao looked at the group and tears streamed down her face.
He said, trembling, "I witnessed with my own eyes the process of humanity conquering the Earth and destroying the Nonmalt civilization... It was real. We...we really were invaders."
In his flashbacks, the audience also witnessed the history of the past.
It's confirmed.
Even their most trusted teammates are saying this, so humanity's sins can never be absolved.
Tuan closed his eyes in anguish.
The scales of justice tipped completely at this moment.
According to universal principles, invaders must be eliminated.
Therefore, Seven should help the Nonmarts exterminate humanity.
but……
Guqiao grasped Tuan's hand, pleading, "Tuan, although our ancestors committed grave errors, although we are sinners... please believe in humanity today! Please believe in those children! They are innocent!"
"If we destroy humanity now, how will that be any different from the tragedy of the past?"
"Team, those who have made grave mistakes can repent and rise again. Even if humanity was once a cruel invader, they may change as they evolve..."
"Team...please...trust the people of Earth..."
What a cruel request.
Let a messenger of justice protect a group of criminals.
Humans invaded Earth, and the evidence against the indigenous Nunmart is irrefutable.
The group is once again in a dilemma.
Helping humanity is tantamount to condoning it, and one will inevitably be exiled by the Kingdom of Light.
But Guqiao's words, "Please have faith in humanity," made it hard for him to let go.
"It would have been better not to know... If I hadn't known, I wouldn't have hesitated..."
Tuan closed his eyes in pain.
He retrieved the unconscious capsule monster and engaged in a final conversation with the mysterious woman.
"There are billions of people living on this planet now... I don't want them to experience the same tragedy that you went through."
He tried to persuade the woman to let go of her hatred and forgive those who had already realized their mistakes.
"They have released the files, and they are willing to repent..."
"repent?"
The woman sneered, tears streaming down her face.
"We want to go home! This is... our right! But my fallen comrades, they can never be brought back to life!"
But the woman was determined to seek justice for her homeland, which had been destroyed a million years ago, and for the lives of her deceased companions.
"Seven, if you continue to help Earthlings, you are breaking the rules of the universe. You should know very well what the consequences will be."
She knew the laws of the universe well: if Seven insisted on protecting humanity, he would be going against justice! He would be going against the entire universe's Star System!
"But seeking revenge for the sake of revenge itself goes against the principles of the universe!"
Dan Moroboshi refuted this.
But at the same time, he was struggling internally.
On one side is the justice of the universe, and on the other is humanity, whom he deeply loves, who, though full of sins, is trying to correct them.
Finally, the group put on the Ultra Glasses.
The red giant suddenly descended.
This time, however, he did not strike a dashing fighting pose. Instead, he walked step by step toward Zabangi, like a sinner burdened with heavy shackles.
The battle has begun.
Or rather, this is a one-sided "atonement".
Seven did not retaliate against Zabangi's attack at first.
He let the monster's claws tear his skin and let the flames scorch his body.
He still chooses to stand on the side of humanity.
Zabangi roared and charged at Seven, but Seven gave up resisting.
Zabangi gripped Seven's neck tightly, his roar sounding like a accusation...
Why should we protect humanity?
Why help the perpetrators?
The totem on his chest seemed to be telling the story of Nonmart's resentment for thousands of years.
Under the setting sun, Seven's figure looked particularly lonely.
"Do you know how deep a hatred buried for ten thousand years can be?" the woman's voice echoed.
Yes, the hatred that has lasted for millennia is now a foregone conclusion.
The Nurmal people were the victims, and Zabangi was their guardian deity.
Logically, justice should be on the side of the monster.
However, if Zabangi is allowed to wreak havoc, countless innocent modern humans will die.
What did those children, those unsuspecting ordinary people, do wrong?
The real evil lies in aggression, but the peace we enjoy today is equally precious.
Seven looked at the roaring monster, a trace of sorrow flashing in his eyes.
He made his choice.
In order to protect the current peace and to give humanity, which has just learned to repent, a future, he must become that "evil person".
"jo!!!"
Seven charged toward Zabangi.
This battle has lost its former passion, replaced only by endless sorrow.
Zabangi is very strong; it carries the resentment of an entire race.
Its claws tore through Seven's skin, and its flames scorched Seven's body.
Seven did not dodge; he fought with a sense of atonement.
With every punch he threw, Seven's heart bled.
He wasn't fighting a monster, but rather the last vestige of dignity of a destroyed civilization.
But... what could he do?
The only way to break this deadlock is with the weapons in our hands.
Seven made up his mind.
Even if it means sacrificing myself, bearing the infamy of the entire universe, and never being able to return to the Land of Light, I will protect the future of humanity!
Because humanity has acknowledged its mistakes, because humanity still has hope.
At last.
Faced with a difficult decision, Seven finally pulled the ice axe off his head. At that moment, the background music changed to a sad violin piece.
The silver ice axe drew a beautiful arc in the air.
Ice Axe unsheathed!
A cold light flashed.
Seven struck and severed Zabanji's throat.
Blood gushed forth. Seven had once again stained humanity with blood.
This is a stain on his status as a hero, but also proof of his humanity.
The monster's movements stopped.
The red light in its eyes gradually faded, and its enormous body crashed to the ground.
Blood—the blood of the monster, and the last tears of the Nummart people—splattered all over Seven's face.
This man, who was originally a messenger of justice, now has his hands stained with the blood of his "victims."
Seven stood beside the monster's corpse, motionless for a long time.
As the sun set, it cast his shadow long and thin.
As the woman watched Seven willingly bear the karma of humanity, and saw this giant who was willing to sacrifice everything to protect these "invaders," she finally gave up her insistence on revenge.
She quietly disappeared, leaving behind a final sigh.
This is too heartbreaking...
Seven is taking the blame for humanity!
He killed Nonmart's last hope, in order to protect us sinful humans...
The blood-covered killer, Seven, once again swung his knife at his former victim. Seven preserved the possibility of humanity's redemption, but who could accept him now?
Justice, if it becomes too pure, too rigid, and intolerant of any vestiges of reality, transforms from a redemptive force into a destructive one. The Nonmalt people, however, believe their revenge is absolute justice.
[These Nonmart people are blinded by revenge. If you kill someone when they're being harmed, that's self-defense; but if you kill the son and grandson of the person who tried to kill you twenty or thirty years later, that's intentional homicide. What this woman is doing is the latter. It's just like humanity back then.]
However, the original sin that destroyed the Nonmalt civilization will forever haunt human civilization, like a leech.
Alas, in the end, only Seven... for the sake of the greater love in his heart, he was willing to carry on even if it meant bearing infamy.
……
The battle is over.
Feng Sen returned to the desert filled with Roman columns. Here, he inherited Seven's will.
And Seven, that red figure, chose to leave in order to bear all of this.
Rimi ran over, panting.
Upon waking, Feng Sen was stunned for a moment.
"Satomi...is that Rimi?"
"It really is Kazemori! It's the real Kazemori!"
The team members gathered around, weeping with joy.
"Don't push too hard... This is the real Kazemori..."
Feng Sen smiled, but his eyes were filled with tears.
He knew that Seven, who was both a mentor and a friend, had already left for them.
……
Meanwhile, Seven and Guqiao arrived on the lunar surface.
This is the final farewell.
The General Staff has now decided to send a pacifist message to the outer civilizations, and the Friendship Project has been abolished.
Seven, having violated the laws of the universe by intervening in the war between the natives and the invaders, will be stripped of his qualification as a star observer and exiled by the Land of Light.
Gu Qiao looked at Tuan, sobbing uncontrollably, "Tuan...you did it for us...you defied the universe..."
The group interrupted him with a smile.
"Wanting to protect the people you love—that must be an unchanging principle of the universe. I have absolutely no regrets about fighting for the people of Earth that I love."
That smile held relief and reluctance, but no regret.
"Ancient bridge".
"I have fallen in love with Earthlings. Even though they are not perfect, even though they have made mistakes. But I believe that as long as you are willing to face history and correct your mistakes, the future will definitely be better."
Sai Culture, like a red shooting star, flew into the deep universe.
In a blaze of light, accept the judgment of the universe.
He took away sin and left behind hope.
Only the humans on the ground remained, gazing at the sky, tears streaming down their faces.
At that moment, all the audience members understood one thing: this alien was more like a real Earthling than any human being.
……
Finish
There was a deathly silence in front of the screens, big and small.
Old Tang sat in the live broadcast room, remaining silent for a long time.
Only when the barrage of comments like "Homage," "Masterpiece," and "Gu Nan is awesome" did he slowly take off his glasses and wipe his eyes.
After a long while, Old Tang finally clicked the mouse with trembling hands.
It wasn't because of sadness, but because of an indescribable shock.
"This...this is truly enlightening!"
Old Tang's voice was hoarse.
The barrage of comments exploded at that moment, like a flood bursting its banks:
"A masterpiece! An absolute masterpiece!"
"Is this why Seven was exiled? He betrayed the justice of the universe to protect us 'sinners'."
"Compared to those politicians who only shout slogans, Seven's back view is so great."
"For the sake of humanity, he willingly bore the blame, willingly went into exile... Is this Seven's love for humanity?"
"I want to send Gu Nan razor blades, but I also want to kowtow to him. This script is so brilliantly written."
"I am an Earthling... That's too heavy a sentence. To admit mistakes, to bear sins, and to live on—that's what it means to be human!"
"Gu Nan's metaphor is truly unparalleled. Only by facing history and acknowledging our crimes can we have a future. That neighboring island nation, did you understand?"
Old Tang bowed deeply to the camera.
"Brothers, I'm going to make a separate video for this. It's not to ride the wave of popularity, but for this phrase 'I am an Earthling.' Gu Nan isn't promoting historical nihilism; he's teaching certain people how to be human."
"Even if our ancestors committed crimes, as long as we dare to admit them, dare to publish our records, and dare to face the condemnation of the entire universe, we have the right to continue to live. Instead of, like He Zhi, using lies to cover up lies."
"Seven didn't protect the perfect victim; he protected a group of sinners who knew their mistakes and could correct them. That's true love."
Online, the rating for "Ultraman Seven: Project Origin" soared overnight, eventually settling at 9.5.
Everyone knows that this work is destined to be recorded in the history of tokusatsu, and even transcend the scope of tokusatsu, becoming an allegory about civilization, sin, and punishment.