BANG!
BANG!
Their movements were swift. Superior physical abilities let them drop Bam alien guards one after another on the way underground.
Through this process, Shinji grew more familiar with combat. Most crucially—the courage in his heart was rapidly growing.
They reached the factory basement. Before them stood a massive spatial device connected to complex circuitry.
"This is it."
Yamato picked up a guard's gun. Aimed at the device.
Pulled the trigger.
BANG!
The bullet pierced the device's shell. Energy leaked from inside.
One shot wasn't enough. Yamato fired several more rounds.
BOOM!
"Success! Let's get out of here!"
Yamato felt the factory shake. Led Shinji back the way they came.
They ran out of the factory.
Reached the surface outside.
The factory opened from both sides. Revealed a massive mechanical form like a dinosaur.
"Their trump card?"
Yamato saw the kaiju. Frowned. Immediately pulled out his Bright Stick from his pocket. Prepared to transform.
But turning back, he saw a bracelet suddenly appear on Shinji Ikari's wrist.
"That's... an Ultra Bracelet?"
Confusion filled his face. The thing was black, but looked too much like an Ultra Bracelet. Just more refined.
Then—
He watched the boy raise the bracelet. Light erupted.
A familiar figure appeared before him.
"Senior Lias!?"
Yamato exclaimed in shock.
This boy—was actually Senior Lias!
"In that case... 80!"
Yamato raised his Bright Stick high. Transformed in a burst of light.
Two giants stood before the kaiju.
Inside the factory, the Bam aliens saw this scene. Their mindset shifted.
"Impossible!"
"Only 80 is supposed to be guarding Earth!"
"Damn it!"
"Mega-Giras, activate!"
"Destroy them!"
The Bam alien commander issued the battle order.
However, under their disbelieving gazes, Mega-Giras roared something incomprehensible. Turned. Tried to flee.
"What are you doing, Mega-Giras!"
"Destroy those Ultras!"
The Bam commander shouted frantically.
Meanwhile—
"No good, it's escaping!"
"Can't let it get away!"
80 immediately assumed a fighting stance. Gave chase.
"Got it!"
Transformed Shinji followed close behind.
How could Mega-Giras's tiny legs outrun Ultras?
Caught within ten seconds.
Then, amid furious roars, kicked to the ground.
"In dimensional space, this kaiju's too powerful."
"Senior Lias, hold it off. I'll eliminate this space!"
80 looked at Mega-Giras rising again. Turned to Shinji beside him.
"Leave it to me!"
Shinji decisively agreed. Flew at the kaiju. Punched and kicked while buying time.
Then—
80 channeled his internal energy. Waved his arms. Released the Dimensional Elimination Beam.
The dimensional space tore open. Eliminated the pocket dimension. Brought everyone trapped inside back to reality.
"Good! Let's destroy it together!"
Back in reality, 80 glanced down at his flashing Color Timer. Raised his hand. Began charging the Succium Beam.
Mega-Giras: "ROAR! ROOOAAARRR!"
[Training duration: 6 hours complete]
[Dimensional Elimination Beam (Basic) mastered]
[Returning to reality]
Morning.
Shinji lay in bed. Arms still unconsciously forming the Spacium Beam pose. Slowly opened his eyes.
"Already... morning."
He rubbed his eyes groggily. Yawned. Sat up in bed.
"What a... realistic dream."
"Like I actually went on an adventure with Yamato-san."
Shinji recalled the dream. Spoke reluctantly.
That dream was too interesting. Thanks to it, his combat experience had grown considerably.
"Right, Natsuki-san, is Yamato-san the one from that dream two dreams ago..."
"Eh? Natsuki-san?"
Shinji looked toward the chair. Didn't see Natsuki's figure. Gaze shifted down. Saw the familiar form lying on the floor. Arms crossed over his chest. Eyes closed. Utterly peaceful.
Tired. Let it all burn.
Right now, Natsuki just wanted to know who truly designed this cursed bracelet. Then beat them up.
"Natsuki-s..."
Shinji spoke. Wanted to confirm Natsuki's condition.
But before he finished, Natsuki "stood" up from the floor. Head down. Feet up.
"Uh..."
Meeting Shinji's strange look, Natsuki explained seriously:
"It's fine. I'm letting blood flow to my brain. Helps me think."
Shinji nodded blankly.
Do you even have blood and a brain right now?
But he knew about Ultraman matters. No need to get too clear on details.
"Since you gained something from the dream, that's good."
"Get ready. We're heading to NERV HQ soon."
Natsuki told Shinji while standing on his head.
He still couldn't bear to tell Shinji—the kaiju you and 80 ganged up on was actually me.
The training lasted six hours total. The first hour-plus covered finding the factory to destroying the spatial device. The rest... was battle time.
In training, Mega-Giras's body was abnormally durable. 80 and Shinji's ultimate attacks couldn't kill it. Then the dimensional space pulled them back in. Battle continued. 80 kept releasing Dimensional Elimination Beams. Hit him again and again. Let him successfully remaster that technique.
Non-offensive skills like Dimensional Elimination Beam were extremely important.
After all, Space Garrison members inevitably encountered bizarre enemies during missions. These skills often produced miraculous effects.
In short, the result was good. The process just made you want to die.
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