Watching Red collapse in defeat on the screen.
The real-world audience began frantically discussing it online.
——“My god! That bat monster is too strong!!”
——“Yeah, this Unconfirmed Lifeform No. 3 is way stronger than the spider monster that appeared before. Red is no match for him at all!!”
——“I remember in the memories passed down to Red through that belt, the warrior from the ancient past, Kuuga, was in a red form. Perhaps Red needs to unlock that form to deal with this bat monster!”
——“I have that feeling too. This young man named Red hasn't yet unleashed the true power of that belt, which is why he was defeated so badly!!”
——“Waaaahhhh!! Even if that's the case, I'm still so pissed off. This battle was way too brutal, it's just one-sided assault! Makes me so mad!! That damn bat monster!!!”
...
As the audience sent barrage of comments expressing their feelings.
The future video on the screen continued playing.
【“Humph, humph, warrior of Limdo, your blood will make me stronger!”
Under the cloak of night, the bat monster, Kyōma, wriggled its grotesque fangs, speaking in the unique language of the Gorongi tribe, and walked towards Red, who had transformed back into his human form.
“Bang! Bang Bang——”
Just as the bat monster reached Red, about to open its fangs and bite down.
Johnny Stone came to his senses, quickly replacing the magazine in his gun, aiming at Kyōma and pulling the trigger, interrupting the monster's attempt to suck Red's blood.
“Warrior of Limdo who uses a bow, since you want to die first, then I’ll grant your wish!”
Slowly turning its head, the bat monster looked at Johnny Stone with a cold, piercing gaze, then struck him in the shoulder with a claw.
“Ugh!”
A scream rang out. Johnny Stone was thrown back by the enormous force, slamming hard against an iron barrel on the side of the street, then curled up in pain, clutching his shoulder.
“Johnny, you have to promise me you won’t be so reckless again like in the video!”
Seeing Johnny's agonizing expression in the video, Susan felt heartbroken. She quickly grabbed her brother's collar in reality and repeatedly emphasized, “Protecting others and comforting them is important, but don't forget that you are just a normal policeman, you idiot little brother!!”
“Sis, just relax.”
“I'm not as stupid as that me in the video!”
Though, he didn’t know exactly what his on-screen self went through to become so calm and fearless.
But seeing Susan worry for him, Johnny Stone quickly assured her, then turned back to the screen, wanting to know how the battle ended.
......
【“Beep beep~~”
On the pitch black street, with Red and Johnny Stone both down, the outcome of the battle was already clear.
But before the bat monster, Kyōma, could start sucking their blood, several police cars with their headlights on came from afar, arriving at the dark battlefield.
The bright lights instantly flashed on the bat monster, making him roar in pain. Then, with a turn, he flapped his thin wings and disappeared into the night.
On the other side, the police cars that came from afar stopped, and Officer John quickly opened the car door and ran to the unconscious Johnny Stone, lifting him up.
“Mr. Stone! Wake up!! Don’t fall asleep!!!”
With those calls, Johnny Stone barely regained consciousness.
Then, the scene on the screen shifted to Red, who had also fainted beside him, and froze on that moment.
......
The scene shifted.
Time went to the next morning.
Red, with bandages on his body, sat on a chair in the hospital corridor, a change from his usual lively self, he lowered his head, not knowing what to think about.
“Mr. Stone, your shoulder bone may have a fracture. You need to undergo a thorough examination.”
“It's fine, I don't feel any pain anymore. Thanks for your care anyway.”
“Clang!”
Johnny Stone, who had just come out of the emergency room, refused the doctor's suggestion, then walked towards the elevator entrance with a pale face.
“Policeman!”
Red, seeing this, quickly called out.
But Johnny Stone just paused, then continued walking towards the elevator, saying, “You’re still here?”
“Didn’t I already tell you not to get involved in this case anymore?”
Red quickly caught up with Johnny Stone, then said, “I’m so sorry, it’s all my fault that I caused… ”
“No need to say anything.” Johnny Stone didn’t even look back, simply replying with a cold tone, “After all, you are just a regular citizen.”
“But…”
Before Red could finish, Johnny Stone grabbed his collar and pushed him against the white wall of the hospital corridor.
“You think you gained the power to fight monsters, you can fight however you want.”
“But you don't have any obligation to fight. Protecting the citizens of this city is our police’s responsibility. You’re just a half-baked fighter, don’t butt in!!”
After all, Red was just an ordinary person before he got the belt.
Now, even with the ancient power, it was clear he was still no match for those monsters.
If he continued to get involved in the events related to the Unconfirmed Lifeforms, he would very likely lose his life.
Therefore, Johnny Stone scolded him with such a harsh tone.
Then, he released Red's collar, went into the elevator with a somber face.
After a while.
The elevator door slowly closed, taking him away from the floor.
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