That night, Captain Senro distributed the harvested Fruits of Life. Chen Yu and Juggler each received six fruits. Although only three Ultramen were poisoned, having six fruits would guard against any unforeseen circumstances that might make the initial three insufficient.
Lying in a room in the Kanon Palace, Chen Yu managed to sleep soundly before the big battle, a luxury afforded by the calming aura of the Tree of Life.
By the next morning, a Belial monster descended upon Planet Kanon, signaling the start of the conflict.
Chen Yu and Juggler headed to the battlefield, readying themselves on the ground.
Before them were beetle-like Belial monsters, with the sky swarming with these creatures.
"There are too many of them," Juggler, drawing his Snake Heart Sword, remarked, "Just relying on our forces, victory will be difficult to achieve."
"The Queen… she has gone to perform the War God Sacrifice Ritual," sighed Captain Senro, standing beside them, "To protect Kanon, the Queen has no choice but to make this decision."
Juggler remained silent.
In his view, the Queen should have transformed into the War God to fight for the planet long ago.
Chen Yu, too, remained silent, scanning the sky for any sign of the three Ultraman warriors among the monster legion.
However, when General Raiga and Captain Senro gave the order to attack, Chen Yu was stunned.
A group of Kanon soldiers, armed with swords, charged at the Belial monsters on the ground. Though these Belial monsters were miniaturized versions, the smallest stood two meters tall and had a larger build than humans, making them formidable foes against cold weaponry.
"Wait… doesn't Planet Kanon have spaceships? I remember those ships have laser cannons and such…"
Chen Yu turned to question General Raiga.
The general paused before responding, "We do have ships, but not many. They were acquired through trade with other planets."
"I see," Chen Yu nodded, "So, if you can trade for ships, surely you can trade for advanced weaponry to defend against enemies? Why not purchase high-tech weapons?"
"It's because… our Queen loves peace," explained Captain Senro.
Hearing this, Chen Yu's blood pressure rose again.
Peace, always peace, attributing everything to a love of peace would only lead to the planet's ruin.
To achieve true peace, one must possess strength to deter external threats!
Juggler nudged Chen Yu, whispering, "See, the brains of people on this planet aren't quite right."
"…Then why are you using a sword?" Chen Yu gestured to Juggler's Snake Heart Sword and asked.
"Of course, because I'm used to it," Juggler, lightly waving his sword, replied, "Besides, isn't it cool to slay enemies with a sword?"
"Fair point. Where did you buy that sword? I want one too."
Chen Yu nodded thoughtfully, inquiring further.
"This sword is not for sale," Juggler said with a strange smile, "It's a treasured sword gifted by my master."
Jokes aside, the battle ahead demanded their focus.
As mini Belial monsters approached, Juggler charged with his Snake Heart Sword, while Chen Yu, pulling out a laser gun from his storage space, opened fire on them.
Indeed, the mini Belial monsters' defenses weren't strong.
The cold weapons wielded by Kanon's soldiers were enough to deal fatal damage, which is why Senro and Raiga dared to send troops to face them.
Laser beams struck the mini Belial monsters, with Chen Yu taking down several.
General Raiga cast an envious glance his way.
If the soldiers of Planet Kanon were similarly armed, casualties could be significantly reduced during battle.
Suddenly, a massive warship materialized in the sky.
Then, a large monster, distinct from the other Belial monsters, landed atop a mountain. The surrounding Belial monsters bowed in submission.
Of course, Chen Yu knew these Belial monsters were not pledging allegiance but greeting their mother...
Indeed, this unique Belial monster was the mother of all Belial monsters — Kugutsu.
Beside Kugutsu, several poisoned monsters landed, their imposing figures causing unease among the inhabitants of Planet Kanon.
Then came the most significant moment.
Three figures of Ultraman warriors descended from the sky, landing beside Kugutsu.
These warriors radiated an eerie aura, their eyes a sinister crimson — Dyna, Gaia, and Orb, all controlled by Kugutsu due to the puppet poison!
"They're here!" Juggler exclaimed upon seeing Orb, his excitement palpable, "We need to get close to them and inject these Fruits of Life into their bodies!"
With that, Juggler, wielding his Snake Heart Sword, prepared to move.
Chen Yu stopped Juggler, saying, "Hold on, Juggler, I've got this."
"You?" Juggler paused, then realizing, "You're not actually an Ultraman, are you?"
Initially, Juggler's guess was merely speculative.
Given that Earth's Asuka and Haruno were Ultraman warriors, it was possible Chen Yu was too.
But as Juggler observed Chen Yu's different approach and agreement on many ideas, he assumed Chen Yu, like himself, was merely a martial artist, rejected by the light.
"Surprised? I never said I wasn't," Chen Yu laughed, continuing, "I know you care about Orb. Let me help you save him."
"Who cares about that guy… don't make me sick," Juggler retorted to Chen Yu's comment, visibly disgusted.
"Cover me. I'll get to those three Ultraman warriors and catch them off guard!"
With that, Chen Yu, holding his laser gun, charged towards the Ultraman warriors.
Juggler, in response, wielded his Snake Heart Sword, deflecting attacks from the surrounding Belial monsters.
Chen Yu's tactic aimed to avoid prematurely transforming, which might alert Kugutsu.
Appearing before Kugutsu as a human, Kugutsu would never expect him to suddenly transform into a Giant of Light!