Entertainment: You're asked to make a graduation project, but you're asked to film Ultrama

Chapter 51, Season 1 Finale! Angels Descend? This is Hell!

Jinghai City, Chasing Light Studio.

The hands of the wall clock steadily passed 8 p.m. on Friday.

Chen Bo's palms were covered in cold sweat as he stared at the real-time monitoring data on the screen.

Now, he doesn't even dare to look at the comments on Weibo and Tieba.

Just half an hour earlier, the online storm orchestrated behind the scenes had reached its climax.

"Tiga is a false god," "Gu Nan instigated fans to engage in cyberbullying," "Tokusatsu dramas are poisoning teenagers"...

These jarring terms gradually appeared, and although they didn't make it to the trending topics, some parents who were unaware of the facts still clamored to report and have "Ultraman Tiga" removed from all online platforms.

Everyone knows this was instigated by online trolls and a dirty trick by the enemy.

"Brother Nan, our Ultraman Tiga's traffic has reached an unprecedented peak, but... the proportion of negative public opinion is rising."

Chen Bo's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"I suspect it's those bastards, Qi Ao Tianzun, hiring their trolls to stir up trouble in the live stream. I'm worried that if we don't film this episode well, it won't be the ending of Ultraman Tiga Season 1, but rather the end of our studio."

He didn't turn around, but calmly said, "That old scoundrel, Qi Ao Tianzun, wants to kill us by destroying our spirit. This guy thinks he can kill us by seizing the opportunity in public opinion. But what he doesn't know is that our Xia Kingdom has a trick called 'yin yang guai qi' (a kind of sarcastic or unsavory style). The most powerful counterattack of art is always the content itself."

"Time to log on."

"This episode brings a perfect end to the first season of Ultraman Tiga."

……

The theme song has ended.

The title pops up: Episode 25 - "The Devil's Trial".

Jinghai City, city center.

It started with a reporter interviewing passersby around him.

This reporter was from the TV station that interviewed Captain Megumi in episode 3, "The Devil's Prophecy".

Subsequently, the reporter's interviews were not limited to those concerning the recently appeared "angels".

And about that giant—Ultraman Tiga…

After Ultraman Tiga appeared.

The "divine" and "savior" qualities he embodies are quite evident.

Previously, the TV station invited Captain Megumi Iruma of the GUTS team to the program. The host asked Iruma for her opinion on the Giant of Light. Based on her observation and intuition, Iruma believed in the Giant of Light.

It is believed that Ultraman Tiga was created to protect humanity.

However, after this viewpoint was expressed, the program was stopped by the director.

At this time, public opinion was filled with fear of Ultraman Tiga, which was accompanied by fear of monsters.

Moreover, with the popularization of the internet and the penetration of social media, statements such as "humanity will inevitably perish" have begun to circulate widely online.

Today, a considerable number of people believe that Earth's repeated attacks by monsters and extraterrestrial life forms are due to the appearance of Ultraman Tiga.

[That's a classic example: overwhelming power + uncontrollable behavior = threat]

So, all those times Tiga protected humanity, it was all for naught in their eyes?

They probably think this is more of a conspiracy theory!

[Especially after the emergence of human mythological figures like "angels"]

……

The sky was shrouded in a thick, impenetrable layer of dark clouds.

In the center of the clouds, a sacred and holy enormous light and shadow was slowly descending.

It was an "angel" with pure white wings, radiating dazzling golden light.

The once-busy traffic on the streets came to a standstill.

Countless people pushed open their car doors and stepped out, their expressions blank and frantic. They suddenly knelt on the asphalt road, clasped their hands together, and prayed madly.

The camera switched to a television news interview.

Holding the microphone, the reporter's expression was almost contorted with excitement: "Viewers! Look, a miracle! That's the real savior!"

In the crowd, a middle-aged man roared at the camera, "Earth is beyond saving! Only angels can save us! Tiga? What can that monster Tiga do besides fight?"

"That's right! Tiga is the culprit who brought the monsters here! He's a demon!"

The screen exploded with comments.

[Holy crap, these passersby's faces are so real! I'm ready to punch them!]

Is Director Gu subtly criticizing keyboard warriors these days?

We can trust the power of the masses, but we cannot trust their wisdom.

They've been used as pawns!

These people seem so stupid. Is this a plot hole?

[It's not a bug, but when there's already a controversial issue, many people's attitudes are wavering. When a figure of justice, based on common sense, appears at this time, people tend to gravitate towards that figure and judge the controversial issue as the opposite. Moreover, the Kirieloids in the show have such a strong ability to incite others.]

……

TPC Victory Team Base.

"I believe that angels are always by our side, protecting us!"

An elderly woman was interviewed by a reporter in the crowd.

Captain Megumi sat at the command post, looking exhausted.

That old woman was her mother-in-law...

Moreover, she also received an email...

Sender: Zhishu.

The message was just one line long, echoing in the empty room with a childish, synthesized voice: "Please, you must save Grandma."

Megumi's pupils contracted sharply. Before she could even report to the command, she rushed out of the base, drove the Sherlock car at breakneck speed, and returned to the old house with the "Pu" nameplate.

The moment she entered the room, Megumi Kijima sensed something was wrong.

The room was dark, exuding a deathly chill.

Her mother-in-law, dressed in plain clothes, sat in a rocking chair with her back to her, her voice eerie and ethereal.

"Xiao Hui...you're finally back. No more work! The angel said my son, Pu Shengren (the late husband of Ji Jian Hui, originally written by Miura Shengren), is also coming back. He'll take us to heaven..."

"Grandma? What are you saying?" Kei walked over in fear.

The old woman turned her head, her once kind face now filled with fanaticism, and her cloudy eyes reflected the image of the angels outside the window.

Megumi gasped and rushed upstairs, where she found her son, Pu Zhishu, huddled in a corner of the attic, fiddling with computer programming and a few drones.

"Knowing Tree!"

Pu Zhishu raised his head, his eyes filled with unfamiliarity towards his mother.

"Grandma changed after you left..."

However, it was clear that Chiki did not want to leave with her mother.

The middleman was heartbroken. She wanted to hug her son, but her hand froze halfway through its reach.

As the captain of the GUTS team, she has saved the world countless times, yet she couldn't even protect her own family.

"It's not just Grandma; everyone who's seen angels has become so strange..."

Zhi Shu said something and then ran away.

The beach, the last rays of the setting sun.

After leaving home, Megumi met Ogurena.

The scene changes.

Lina and Megumi, two women fighting on the front lines, walked side by side on the beach.

"Lina, what do you think is the meaning of our fight?"

Kijima smiled wryly, recalling the past.

"When Seirin passed away, I was on a secret mission in Brazil and couldn't even attend his funeral. Chiki doesn't acknowledge me, and my mother-in-law hates me. Now, even the people we protect are starting to see us as demons."

Lina held Megumi's hand, looking at the eerie angelic shadow in the distance.

Her eyes were resolute: "Captain, even if the whole world falls into darkness, we must be the last match."

On the other side, deep in the dark forest.

Daigo was taking a walk; the surroundings were so quiet you could hear the falling leaves.

"Tiga... Tiga..."

The faint, ethereal call echoed in Daigo's ears. He frowned, drew his sidearm, and followed the sound deeper into the dense forest.

In a clearing in the middle of the dense forest stood a mysterious girl wearing a dark gray hooded cloak.

"Who's playing tricks?" Daigo shouted sternly.

The girl slowly turned around, revealing a pale, cold face beneath her hood, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

"Daigo, no, I should call you Ultraman Tiga."

The girl's voice carried the overlapping tones characteristic of the Kirieloids, "You're pathetic. You think protecting these humans will make them grateful? Look at the streets now, they're cheering for the arrival of 'God,' and you're just a hypocrite who steals divine power."

"Shut up!"

Daigo was about to step forward.

The girl suddenly raised her hand, and a violent, dark blue energy pulse burst forth from her palm!

"boom--!"

Daigo had no time to react. He was thrown back by the enormous impact and crashed heavily into the thick tree trunk, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Humans are fragile; they need strong leaders, not 'saviors' who can get hurt."

Daigo coughed up blood and roared:

"We humans are not as fragile as you imagine!"

He raised the gun in his hand.

But the girl wasn't afraid at all. She stepped out of the cloak and landed on Daigo.

"What's the point of pointing a gun at me? This body is already dead anyway."

The girl let out a cold laugh, her figure gradually disappearing into the black mist. "Prepare for judgment, Tiga."

So... was Megumi's family situation that complicated?

[So the team leader has a side that nobody knew about!]

[Kirieloid! It looks like you! You're still alive!]

[Slurp~~ Nice legs~]

【Yukiko with white legs! 】

……

At this moment, in the city center.

The once holy angelic illusion began to distort violently.

At this moment, amidst the shouts of countless "believers"

A "gate" that closely resembles Auguste Rodin's sculpture based on Dante's "Divine Comedy" stands high in the clouds in the heart of the capital!

In the sky, a huge, heavy stone gate, covered with ferocious reliefs—the Gate of Heaven—is slowly descending.

The prophet's voice, booming like a great bell, resounded throughout Jinghai City: "Look! The true gates of heaven have opened! But before that, we must first destroy the demon that brings disaster—Ultraman Tiga!"

On the streets, the crowd, who had been manipulated, descended into utter frenzy.

"Execute the demon!"

"Tiga, die!"

"Demon! Demon!"

The entire city echoed with this inverted and distorted curse.

Then, through flashbacks, the general outline of the Kirielods' schemes is revealed.

The Kirielod people were much better prepared this time.

By taking advantage of a small group of people who "doubt Ultraman Tiga's identity," and by exploiting people's suspicion and distrust of Tiga, he disguises himself as a real "angel" to capture people's hearts and gain believers.

Through various social media platforms, the media bombards ordinary people with information.

Then, like a dogma, they instilled the idea that "Ultraman Tiga is the real demon," gradually causing Ultraman Tiga to lose human support and making people believe that Kirieloid is the "guardian of the Earth" and the "angel" who protects humanity!

Combined with human religion itself, and utilizing the brainwave control of the Kirieloids, they conducted large-scale subconscious "brainwashing".

At this moment, the negative suspicions people have about Ultraman Tiga are surprisingly consistent with the "holy decree" of the angels!

In an extremely oppressive atmosphere.

It seems that Izumi Eto has developed a despairing thought: "This time, we might really lose..."

Late at night, on the outskirts of Jinghai.

Based on the emergency location tracking device, Megumi and Rena found the seriously injured Daigo behind a building.

"Dagu!"

Lina's eyes instantly reddened when she saw Daigo's pale face and bloodstains all over his body.

Daigo struggled to stand up, but fell down again.

Before encountering the even more powerful Kirielord than before, Megumi was pessimistic about the situation.

This time, the Kirieloids not only possess powerful bodies, but also, through their terrifying abilities and methods of bewitching people, they have stolen humanity's support for Tiga.

Such a powerful enemy...

Is Ultraman Tiga really not afraid?

"With the strength of our Victory Team... can we really win?"

Just as Megumi was deep in thought, Daigo's voice rang out:

"Don't be discouraged!"

"Although Ultraman is very powerful, if humanity doesn't firmly believe in his power, he cannot transform into light to fight!"

What?

After hearing Daigo's words.

Megumi was stunned.

Is it...

Megumi Kijima stared at Daigo...

Previously, it was precisely because I was in a negative mindset that I believed the prophet's wild words might come true.

It is precisely because humans possess a vulnerable side that true evil has an opportunity to take advantage.

Daigo's voice was weak, "The Kirieloids will be here soon..."

As Megumi gazed at the half-open gates of hell in the distance, and at the fanatical crowd, a flicker of extreme despair and resolve flashed in her eyes.

"Daigo, there's no way to cure you. The city has gone mad."

Megumi, fighting back tears, pressed down on Daigo's shoulder. "You stay here and hide, whatever you do, don't come out! Rena and I will distract them! We'll meet again after the mission!"

They couldn't let the injured Daigo face that group of fanatical "believers" alone.

With the roar of the Sherlock's engine, the two headlights disappeared into the night.

Behind the desolate ruins, Daigo leaned against the broken walls, panting heavily.

He picked up the magic wand, now covered in mud, and looked up at the evil gate in the sky above the city.

He heard it.

I heard the insults from the city and the jeers of the Kirieloids.

I also heard the heartfelt pleas of those who truly yearned for light.

Even if you don't believe me... even if I am a demon...

Daigo swayed as he straightened up, a golden flame igniting in his eyes like never before seen.

I want to close this door too!

Daigo had already made up his mind.

"Tiga!"

Megumi seemed to see it in the rearview mirror of the Sherlock car.

With a long howl that tore through the night, a dazzling white beam of light shot into the sky from behind the ruins!

……

There was a ten-second gap in the comments section of the Bilibili live stream, followed by a frenzy like a volcanic eruption.

Will Ultraman Tiga's power weaken without the trust of humanity...?

[Gu Nan! You beast! Why did you make Daigu suffer so much?!]

I literally cried watching this. Ultraman Tiga was so wronged; why did he have to suffer such slander?

[@Qiaotianzun, these idiots in the show are the paid trolls you hired! Director Gu's comeback is so satisfying!]

In his office, Zhao Rui watched in disbelief as the tide of public opinion in the live stream reversed dramatically in just half an hour. Enraged, he smashed the antique vase on his desk to pieces.

[Gu Nan! You beast!! The filming is so good! I can't even curse you anymore!]

I literally cried watching this. Ultraman Tiga was so wronged; why did he have to suffer such slander?

[Look at this, you trolls! This is the 'angel' you've been waiting for!]

Zhao Rui was in his office when he saw that the trend of the comments had reversed, and he angrily cursed.

"Damn Gu Nan! He's subtly insulting me... Am I now the villain?"