Suzuki left.
Unexpectedly, soon after, Moroboshi Dan arrived in front of Chen Yu, leaning on a crutch.
"I heard you're leaving tonight."
Standing before Chen Yu, Moroboshi Dan asked.
"Don't worry, I'll deal with the Magma Alien before I go."
Chen Yu reassured the injured Moroboshi Dan, helping him sit on a bench.
"Is there any chance you could stay?"
"We'll see. After all, starting life here is a bit challenging."
Chen Yu referred to the difficulties of living and settling in this place.
"This Earth needs you, needs Ultraman." Moroboshi Dan, shifting to a softer approach, urged Chen Yu, "Without Ultraman, MAC alone can't defeat the monsters!"
Hearing this, Chen Yu gave Moroboshi Dan a surprised look, not expecting him to acknowledge MAC's true capabilities so openly.
Right... incapable of defeating any monster. In the "Ultraman Leo" series, MAC never helped Ultraman defeat a monster nor did they ever defeat one on their own.
Typically, MAC's combat routine involved intercepting human-sized aliens with physical combat, resulting in injuries due to the disparity in strength. Or, in the case of giant monsters and aliens, MAC would deploy fighter jets, which often resulted in the pilots ejecting after a few shots...
In summary, MAC's ejection frequency was much higher than that of "Ace Pilot" Shinjo's.
Seeing Chen Yu remain silent, just observing him, Moroboshi Dan took out the Ultra Eye, intending to demonstrate his transformation.
Chen Yu quickly grabbed the Ultra Eye, preventing Moroboshi Dan from transforming. He knew that attempting to transform while injured could lead to the Ultra Eye's damage, rendering Moroboshi Dan unable to transform ever again.
"Let go, I need to show you that this Earth no longer has Ultraman Seven!"
Moroboshi Dan tried to free himself but found Chen Yu's strength comparable to his own.
"Mr. Moroboshi, please calm down," Chen Yu urged, "If you can't transform anymore, and I'm not on Earth... the entire planet will be destroyed under the assault of monsters and aliens!"
Chen Yu knew Moroboshi Dan's actions were a calculated risk, partly to demonstrate the potential inability to transform and partly to pressure Chen Yu into staying to protect Earth.
"You wouldn't abandon this planet, would you?" Moroboshi Dan looked at Chen Yu, "Otherwise, you wouldn't have saved me from the monsters and Magma Alien, nor would you have taken me to the hospital."
"Mr. Moroboshi, you're wrong," Chen Yu said calmly, "Have you considered the possibility of being wrong? If I leave and you gamble incorrectly on my intentions, all of humanity on Earth will perish because of your actions."
Hearing Chen Yu's words, Moroboshi Dan fell silent, acknowledging his rash behavior.
"Let's make a deal." Chen Yu proposed, "I'll stay, but with conditions. First, I like my freedom and don't want to join MAC, so don't force me."
"No problem," Moroboshi Dan agreed reluctantly, feeling it was a significant loss not to have Chen Yu in MAC.
"My second condition is simple. As your team member mentioned, I have nowhere to live or means of support," Chen Yu continued, "I need you to provide for my living arrangements."
Moroboshi Dan agreed, considering it a basic necessity.
"Besides accommodation, I'll give you a monthly allowance," Moroboshi Dan added, willing to support Chen Yu financially.
Chen Yu appreciated Moroboshi Dan's gesture, warming up to the younger version of him.
Suzuki, still a MAC member, was responsible for arranging Chen Yu's accommodation, even buying necessary items for him to move in immediately.
Though curious about Moroboshi Dan's special attention to Chen Yu, Suzuki didn't inquire further, respecting his captain's authority.
Chen Yu settled into his new Japanese-style home, resting before exploring his neighborhood.
Moroboshi Dan arranged for a bank card and special identity for Chen Yu, ensuring he had enough for his monthly expenses.
That afternoon, while Moroboshi Dan was still visiting, they received news of an alien sighting in Tokyo Bay.
"It's the Magma Alien again!" Moroboshi Dan announced, "I'll handle it."
Dealing with a single Magma Alien seemed manageable to Chen Yu.
However, upon arriving at Tokyo Bay with Moroboshi Dan, Chen Yu was shocked to see a horde of aliens, all Magma Aliens.
Suddenly, a mission update arrived:
[Anomaly detected in the instance. Redefining instance... Definition successful!]
[Instance World: Ultraman Leo - The Great Sink! The day the island nation faces its end!]
[Instance Difficulty: Ultimate!]
[Instance Description: Due to a deviation in the world's trajectory, Ultraman Leo did not arrive on Earth. Ultraman Seven, with a broken right leg and incapacitated, faces the invasion of Earth by the Magma Alien and its army. The situation is dire!]
[Mission: Eliminate the Magma Alien army! Save Earth! Save Ultraman Seven!]
[Reward: Ultraman Zero Transformation Experience Card ×1, Ultraman Leo Transformation Experience Card ×1, Cosmic Boxing ×1!]
Chen Yu was on the verge of cursing out loud.
What was expected to be an intermediate instance turned ultimate!
The rewards had improved, but facing an entire army alone