Belyudra, the Hundred-Body Monster. Judging by its oppressive aura alone, its energy had completely eclipsed that of Rei's Gomora and the Ultra Brothers combined.
Its power had been amplified several times over compared to Belial's base form. Such an increase was terrifying, and yet... this still wasn't Belial's strongest state.
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Light Curtain Comments—
Utaha Kasumigaoka: "A composite of over a hundred monsters and aliens... is this Belial's ability? Or rather, the ability of Rayblood within him?"
Utaha, who was slacking off in class to watch the video, frowned with worry. It wasn't surprising that monsters and villains could fuse, just as Ultramen could. That part wasn't unexpected.
After all, Tyrant, the monster that nearly wiped out the Ultra Brothers back in the day, was created by fusing the strengths of several different monsters.
And Tyrant was a fusion of only a few monsters, yet it was that terrifying. Belial himself was already so powerful; now, having fused with over a hundred monsters, his power increase would be far more terrifying than Tyrant's.
Universal Emperor Belial: "Hahahahaha! This great one knew it! How could this great one possibly die at the hands of those ants? The power of Alien Rayblood... it's truly intoxicating!"
Inside the Space Prison, Belial laughed maniacally. He had nearly given up hope until he remembered the Rayblood in his body, which reignited his confidence in his on-screen self.
Although he wasn't fond of Alien Rayblood, the entity was, after all, an ultimate lifeform that had once ruled the universe. In terms of power and prestige, he was far greater than the Dark Universe Great Emperor, Alien Empera!
Gomora's #1 Fan: "Alien Rayblood! You died tens of thousands of years ago, can't your lingering spirit just stay gone!?"
Red King's #1 Fan: "How annoying. Alien Rayblood is already a spiritual entity, and he's been active in the universe for tens of thousands of years. It seems ordinary methods can't eliminate him at all!"
Yukino Yukinoshita: "With Alien Rayblood in the picture, Belial becomes much harder to deal with. This is getting troublesome. Why is the world of Ultraman always filled with so many dangers?"
Stelle / Galaxy Baseballer: "Don't even mention it. After experiencing the Simulated Universe, I can only say that my universe is even more dangerous. If I could actually transmigrate, I'd settle down in your world. At least you guys have Ultramen for protection."
Detective Conan: "Doesn't your universe have the Amber King, a being on the same level as Ultraman King, for protection?"
Father of True Reason: "While the Amber King is an Aeon of the order alignment, he doesn't go out of his way to protect every single human like the Ultramen do. He only erects great walls to prevent large-scale disasters from occurring. Otherwise... with all the shady things the Corporation does behind the scenes, the Amber King would have wiped them out long ago."
Dr. Romani: "So that's how it is. It seems that whether it's the Ultra universe or Stelle's, they are both incredibly dangerous universes with astonishing power levels... Compared to them, the Holy Grail War is much safer, at least it doesn't affect too many ordinary people..."
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[In the light curtain, Belyudra, the Hundred-Body Monster, was the final form achieved by Ultraman Belial using his Reionics talent and the power of the "Giga Battle Nizer."
Although its massive size made it clumsy, the monster's abilities were extremely terrifying, ranking it among the top monsters in the entire Ultra universe.
Even Mebius Infinity would find it extremely difficult to defeat, as it was stronger than a typical ultimate-class Ultra.
And at the very top of Belyudra's head was the wicked figure of Belial.
He looked down at the approaching Rei and a mocking smile appeared on his face. "Rei, my brother... do you really expect to defeat me with Gomora alone?"
What a joke. A fusion of over a hundred monsters, with him as the command center—how could an ordinary Reionics who could summon at most three monsters possibly be his opponent?
Standing on Litra's back, Rei stared directly at Belial on Belyudra's head, his expression a perfect imitation of Alien Rayblood's.
"How will I know if I don't try? We are both wielders of Alien Rayblood's genes. There's no reason I should be inferior to you!"
Rei's confident demeanor took Belial by surprise. He even began to wonder if this "brother" of his had a screw loose.
So what if Gomora had evolved into its EX form and its power had doubled?
Even EX Gomora was no match for him in his normal state, so how could it possibly defeat Belyudra, the Hundred-Body Monster?
However, upon seeing the Ultra Brothers behind Rei, who were busy resurrecting the Father of Ultra, Belial understood what he was trying to do.
A wicked look crossed his face. "Hahahaha... Are you trying to stall for time to resurrect Ken? How insidious of you, Rei!"
As he spoke, a lightning-like beam shot out from Belyudra's demonic horns, aimed straight at Litra.
Unlike the powerful Gomora, Litra was small in size, and its strength and defense were no match for those ferocious monsters!
Taking this hit head-on would mean certain death for Litra, and with the death of his monster, Rei's life would also be extinguished!
It could be said that this was a deliberate attack aimed at Litra. Belial had no intention of engaging in a fair and honorable Reionics battle; he only wanted to secure the final victory.
However... Rei, who had seen through his nefarious nature, was already prepared. He piloted Litra high into the sky, dodging the attack.
"Gomora, go! Protect the Ultra Warriors!"
At the foot of Belyudra, Gomora stomped the ground, causing the entire area to shake. It then unhesitatingly unleashed its most powerful move against Belyudra: the Super Oscillatory Wave!!
Amplified by its EX state, the power of the Super Oscillatory Wave was greatly increased, but it still failed to break through Belyudra's defenses.
"As I thought. Even Gomora's ultimate move is useless."
Rei, who had anticipated this, showed no surprise. He calmly commanded Gomora and Litra to block the attacks for the Ultra Brothers.
"Belial's ability to fuse with hundreds of monsters and aliens is inextricably linked to the Alien Rayblood within him and the Giga Battle Nizer."
"In a sense, it is the spirit of Alien Rayblood and the Giga Battle Nizer that have made him the strongest and most evil Reionics."
"However, I am also a Reionics. Since we are both Reionics, and both have Battle Nizers, then... do I also have the ability to control the Giga Battle Nizer?"
Rei thought to himself. When he first saw the Giga Battle Nizer in Belial's hand, this idea had already crossed his mind, but he hadn't had the chance to put it into practice.
With Litra and Gomora's abilities, he couldn't hold off Belyudra for long. If Noa hadn't given Gomora a comprehensive upgrade earlier, Gomora would likely have been defeated by now.
"Controlling a hundred monsters at once is also a great burden on my body, but now is not the time to worry about that. At the very least... I must protect the lives of the Ultra Warriors!"
Rei's eyes hardened with determination. He commanded Gomora, who was at Belyudra's feet, to kick the Giga Battle Nizer far into the air.
"You brat... what are you trying to do?"
After transforming into Belyudra, Belial's claws had fused with the monster, so he naturally wasn't holding the Giga Battle Nizer.
Rei simply faced the Giga Battle Nizer flying through the air and held out his own blue Battle Nizer!!
"HAAAAAH—!!!"
A golden light shone from his hand. Belial seemed to realize something and was about to stop him, but it was too late!
The Giga Battle Nizer, which had been enormous from Rei's perspective, now began to shrink at a visible rate until it was human-sized.
It then landed steadily in Rei's hand.
"So this is... the Giga Battle Nizer!"
Feeling the intense cold emanating from his palm, Rei couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath.
Just by holding it, he could feel a coldness and darkness that came from his very soul. They felt like countless hands trying to drag him into the abyss.
Had this been him before Noa's trial, even with the 'medal' on his chest, he would have found it difficult to suppress his battle instincts and impulses.
Casting aside the distracting thoughts, Rei intertwined his own Battle Nizer with Belial's Giga Battle Nizer, then unleashed the full extent of his Rayblood power.
"HAAAAAH—!!!"
"You hundred monsters, obey my command!!!"
As his voice fell, the countless monsters bound to Belyudra began to struggle, trying to escape from its body.
"Damn you! NO—!!"
Feeling the monsters' movements, Belial let out an unwilling roar! His eyes were filled with resentment and fury!
Not only Ultramen, but now even a mere human was trampling all over him. This immense humiliation completely ignited Belial's rage!!]
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Light Curtain Comments—
Seeing Rei successfully take control of the Giga Battle Nizer, the audience outside the light curtain erupted in an instant!
Stelle / Galaxy Baseballer: "No wonder Rei was staring at Belial's Giga Battle Nizer from the very beginning. Turns out he had a plan all along!"
To control a hundred monsters at once, it seems that in terms of being a Reionics, Rei has completely surpassed Belial.
Even if he can't control them as fluidly as he does Gomora and Litra, it's still incredibly terrifying.
Yukino Yukinoshita: "If Rei can truly control these monsters, then Belial is finished without the need for the Ultramen to intervene. He can't exist independently of Belyudra right now!"
Detective Conan: "No, I'm afraid it's not that simple. The spirit of Alien Rayblood is still inside Belial. With it present, even with the Giga Battle Nizer, it will be very difficult for Rei to control these monsters!"
Gomora's #1 Fan: "The Giga Battle Nizer was made by Alien Rayblood. He himself has the ability to control monsters, and... controlling a hundred monsters at once is too great a burden on my body. So... this can only be a delaying tactic."
Ace Pilot of the Death Squad: "A delay is all we need! Once the Father of Ultra is revived, and with the Ultra Brothers back in the fight, no matter how strong this form of Belial is, he will be no match for them!"
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[In the light curtain, accompanied by Belial's roar, the monsters that had been struggling to break free began to gradually fall back under his control.
The mental assault from over a hundred monsters directly caused Rei to show signs of fatigue.
It couldn't be helped. He was just an ordinary human, and the gap between him and an Ultra like Belial was simply too vast.
Even if he was countless times stronger than Belial as a Reionics, this... was not a gap that could be bridged by skill alone.
"Damn it, the monsters are breaking free of my control again!"
Rei gritted his teeth. His body had reverted to its original human form, and his forehead was covered in beads of sweat. His eyes were half-closed, as if he were enduring immense pain.
Even with both Battle Nizers in his hands, Belial still maintained control over the monsters. The Alien Rayblood within his body was still exerting its power.
As long as Alien Rayblood was present, Rei could never gain complete control over the monsters.
In other words, the one currently fighting Rei for control of the monsters was the ultimate lifeform, Alien Rayblood!
"You damn brat! How could this great one possibly let you succeed!!"
The Alien Rayblood within Belial's composite body used almost all its strength and gained the upper hand in the struggle for control!
For Rei, a mere human, to have reached this stage was already a miracle.
"Stop, Rei! Leave the rest... to me!"
His body drenched in a cold sweat, Rei was on the verge of his limit. Just then, a voice that was both stern and kind suddenly echoed in his ears.
He exhausted all his strength to turn his head and saw that the numerous Ultra Brothers had vanished, having depleted their energy and reverted to their human forms.
Only the newly returned Father of Ultra stood tall upon the land. He stood with his hands on his hips, and his mere presence caused the countless dark beings watching the video to tremble.
"Ken?"
Looking at that familiar figure, sensing that familiar aura, Belial's rage was suddenly suppressed. What followed was an uncontrollable surge of excitement and...
Nostalgia?
There was no mistake!
The newly returned Father of Ultra, his aura infinitely close to his peak from thirty thousand years ago!
It was the True Power, the fully unleashed True Power!
Aside from the injury to his waist, which had not yet healed, the Father of Ultra was virtually identical to how he was thirty thousand years ago!
The Father of Ultra, whose energy had been completely drained by the Swarm, had absorbed the power of the Ultra Brothers to be revived and had once again returned to his peak state!
Even if this state couldn't be maintained for long, it was more than enough to end the battle before him!
"Belial! Your crimes are now unforgivable! I will show no mercy!"
"Let this battle be the last one between us!!"
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