Chapter Five: Captain Sokusui's Recommendation—Specialist in Monsters and Alien Assaults

"Hello there."

"Hm... It appears so."

Lin Yu watched as the members of GUTS approached and spoke immediately. Initially, he had no intention of joining the Earth United Organization or becoming the captain of the HUD team. But now... his perspective had shifted.

The primary reason, of course, was that he now possessed the strength to ensure his own survival and even to launch proactive strikes. On the other hand, this world was too chaotic; if he remained in the shadows, he would inevitably be caught in the fallout.

Take the Kyrieloids, for instance. If they weren't exposed and stopped, and without Tiga’s interference, the Hell Gate from the original story would likely be opened, allowing a swarm of Kyrieloids and their so-called god to descend. While Eleking was powerful, it was uncertain whether it could defeat the formidable Kyrieloid II. After all, that creature possessed multiple forms and had utterly crushed all of Tiga's forms. Tiga had needed to receive the light of humanity to reach the "Glitter Prototype" state just to destroy the second Kyrieloid along with the Hell Gate. Eleking was currently... a bit of a gamble. And that was not to mention the even more terrifying "god" that lurked behind the Kyrieloid II.

Beyond them, there was the white sphere Lin Yu had seen on television—the initial form of Gatanozoa. High-ranking members of the Defense Force were already suggesting an attack to destroy it. That would be a grave mistake. If they attacked Gatanozoa, a being that returned war with war and peace with peace, it would surely become the most terrifying monster of all, plunging the Earth into turmoil and leading to its extinction. It absolutely could not be attacked!

Whether it was denouncing the Kyrieloids or pursuing peaceful measures for Gatanozoa, he needed an official status. Just as when Tiga fell in battle, it was GUTS that stood up, calling on humanity to give their light to Tiga and warning everyone that the Kyrieloids were untrustworthy, which allowed Tiga to return in his powerful Glitter form. He needed that position.

In summary, Lin Yu felt no resistance toward joining the Defense Force. The Earth United Organization was essentially a powerful United Nations with authority over every aspect of global affairs, but its most important branch was the Defense Force. And the various squadrons, like GUTS, were key components of that force.

"Hello, Mr. Lin Yu. My name is Rena Yanase, a member of GUTS, under the Earth United Organization."

"These are Daigo Madoka and Tetsuo Shinjoh."

Rena introduced them with enthusiasm. In these times, far too few people were willing to join the Defense Force; having someone to share the burden of fighting monsters was naturally a good thing! Moreover...

"Hello." Daigo and Shinjoh both reached out to shake Lin Yu's hand in turn.

"I just finished watching you deal with Bemular. You were very heroic," Lin Yu remarked.

"Bemular?" The three were taken aback.

"The green monster that just appeared in the city," Lin Yu explained.

It seemed they didn't know the name Bemular. Was it because they were seeing it for the first time, or did this world use different designations for certain monsters?

"So that monster is called Bemular," Shinjoh said, suddenly enlightened. "No wonder Captain Hibiki recommended you as an anti-monster and alien specialist."

"Captain Hibiki recommended me? An anti-monster and alien specialist?" Lin Yu frowned, catching the keywords in Shinjoh’s words. Then, as if realizing something, he smiled in sudden understanding.

So... his becoming this HUD captain wasn't just a stroke of blind luck. Someone had put him in this position. It must have been Captain Hibiki. Captain Hibiki, full name Shingo Hibiki, was the second captain of GUYS in the Mebius series. In the finale, he transformed into the legendary Zoffy and, together with Phoenix Brave Mebius, defeated the Dark Emperor Alien Empera.

Before Lin Yu discovered that his monster-raising game could manifest in reality, he hadn't been idle. He had written detailed strategic plans for the monsters and aliens that appeared at the time. For example, for the magnetic monster Antlar, which appeared in the desert and attacked Egypt, he noted its weak point was its pincers; precise missile strikes could be highly effective. He also noted the predatory comet monster Dorako, which flew from space to the Alps—its weakness was its wings—and warned that the Kyrieloids were not to be trusted, and that Baltan aliens feared the Spacium substance on Mars.

He had sent these plans via email to Captain Hibiki, Director Sawa, and Captain Muramatsu, who had opened their channels to gather public wisdom. As for why he didn't publish them fully? He knew the dim-witted hawks in the Defense Force would likely capture him as an alien for dissection. Those brutes were truly capable of such things! He had only sent them to captains he trusted and deemed good-natured. Unfortunately, the messages had vanished into the abyss. Over time, Lin Yu had put the matter behind him. He hadn't expected the news to be alive after all—they had been waiting for this! They had pushed him directly into the captain’s seat, and under the title of "Anti-Monster and Alien Specialist," no less. Captain Hibiki was a man you could count on!

"Since that green monster is called Bemular, what about the yellow one?" Rena asked curiously. "It was so strong, much stronger than Bemular, and it could suddenly appear and disappear through a black hole. Was it controlled by an alien, or is it a space-time monster?"

"That one? Its name is Eleking," Lin Yu said, stroking his chin with a half-smile. "It's known as the King of the Waters, skilled in lightning and tail attacks, along with some crescent-blade techniques. As for that black hole... perhaps it just finished its mission."

"Mission?" Rena tilted her head, confused.

"The King of the Waters? A daunting title, no wonder it was so fierce," Shinjoh clicked his tongue, his eyes flashing with excitement. "What is Eleking's weakness? Maybe we can take it down if we find it again." He clenched his fist, looking energized, as if he were already imagining his own heroic performance.

Lin Yu: "..." I think you just want to crash your plane again.

"Captain Lin Yu, since you are an expert on monsters and aliens, please tell me, how can we truly resolve these enemies once and for all?" Only Daigo asked, his expression turning grave and sincere. He hadn't been in GUTS long, but he had already witnessed the horrific scenes of monsters and aliens rampaging. He couldn't take it anymore. He didn't want to see such desperate scenes again.

"You want to resolve these enemies once and for all?" Lin Yu fell silent for a moment. He looked into Daigo's earnest eyes, and in a daze, he seemed to see a giant through that gaze.

"Perhaps, we need a hero!" Lin Yu said slowly.

"A hero?" Daigo blinked.

"You might just be that hero!" Lin Yu patted Daigo on the shoulder. "Perhaps the time just isn't right yet. Daigo."

"Oh, we're going to be late! Captain Lin Yu, let's head inside," Rena said, glancing at her watch and hurrying Lin Yu toward the building. Shinjoh followed quickly behind.

"The time isn't right... what does that mean?"

"Hurry up, Daigo!"

"Oh, right, coming!" Daigo stopped thinking and caught up with the group.

On the roof of a distant high-rise, a man watched them. Lin Yu felt a sensation, turned his head to look, but saw nothing.