A person in Ultraman receives a gift from the will of Earth at the start.

Chapter 119 Lion's Nose Tree Sea

Guardian Monster (Rank C): You can contract monsters whose strength does not exceed your own, and the contracted monsters must have an affinity level of 80 or higher. The maximum number of monsters you can contract is three. A unique mark will be formed after a successful contract.

There's so much to describe about a C-level term.

While more words don't necessarily mean higher strength of the entry, they certainly mean more abilities. What surprised him most was that it opened up other ways to improve his abilities.

In the universe, he knew of races that fought monsters.

Leaving aside other races in the universe, even within the Ultraman universe, there are Ultraman who possess capsule monsters.

Not to mention that this entry can actually contract so many monsters.

Saki really gave him a great gift.

However, contracting with certain monsters proved to be a challenge for him.

He has enough goodwill towards the Gakuma sisters for now, so he can form a contract with them. However, they haven't finished evolving yet, so he needs to wait a little longer.

After thinking it over, he lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and fell asleep instantly.

Meanwhile, inside a somewhat old-fashioned magazine office, dim lights flickered overhead, and Onoda sat at his cluttered desk, intently working on his final report.

His brows were furrowed, his eyes were fixed on the computer screen, and his fingers were flying across the keyboard as if he were racing against time.

He was surrounded by piles of documents and files, and the coffee in his cup had long since gone cold, but it didn't attract his attention at all.

"Xenna, help me..." Onoda's voice was tinged with weariness and urgency. He instinctively reached out to the side, wanting to call for his assistant, Xenna.

However, before he could finish speaking, his hand fell limply to his side, and he slumped into the chair as if his soul had been ripped away.

Although his eyes were still open, the look in his pupils was somewhat disoriented.

Sheena has been gone for a long time. She accepted the job that was supposed to be hers and went to a foreign country, never to return.

Onoda sighed and continued typing.

Drop drop drop.

The cell phone next to me suddenly rang, its urgent ringtone sounding particularly abrupt in the quiet magazine office.

Onoda was lost in thought about the disappearance of Xue Na when he was suddenly startled by the ringing of the cell phone.

He frowned slightly, reached for his phone with a hint of doubt, glanced at the caller ID—it was a familiar number—and couldn't help but feel a little surprised before answering.

A deep, hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone: "Onoda-senpai, I've decided. I'm going to Lion's Nose Forest to film footage for the mystery."

Onoda was startled. He knew about the Lion's Nose Tree Sea, a place that had recently been the talk of the town and was known as the Rainbow Wonderland.

It is said that the forest is shrouded in a strange mist all year round, and when sunlight shines through it, it refracts into a dazzling array of colors, like a dreamlike fairyland.

However, behind this alluring facade lies endless danger.

Those who enter that demonic realm invariably lose their way, their minds gradually become disordered, and they eventually disappear without a trace, as if swallowed up by that demonic realm.

Even though it was so dangerous, I still went there as an explorer, but very few people came out of there.

Onoda's mind flashed through some terrifying rumors he had heard, and his expression became extremely tense. He quickly stopped him, saying, "Are you crazy? Don't you know how dangerous that place is? So many people have gone in and never come out again. You can't go!"

Onoda's voice unconsciously rose a few decibels. He gripped his phone tightly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, as if he could see the other person walking step by step into that terrible abyss through the phone.

At that time, Xuena remained completely silent.

The person on the other end of the phone spoke firmly: "Onoda-senpai, I know it's dangerous, but this is the key clue for us to uncover the truth."

I can't just disappear like Sister Xuena, without any explanation. I must find out the secret behind it all.

Onoda was extremely anxious: "You don't understand at all, this isn't something that can be solved by being brave."

Sheena once pursued the truth with great enthusiasm, but what about now?

We don't even know what happened to her. If you take another risk, you'll only plunge more people into grief.

But the other party seemed determined: "Senior, I am prepared. I have brought the most advanced navigation equipment and ample supplies. I will not be as blind as those people before."

Moreover, I feel that Sister Xuena's disappearance must be closely related to this Lion's Nose Tree Forest, and I must investigate to find out the truth.

Onoda paced back and forth, trying to calm himself down and think of a solution: "Don't be impulsive. We can investigate from other angles. We don't necessarily have to take the risk ourselves."

Where are you now? I'm coming to find you, and we'll talk this over properly.

However, there was only silence on the phone, followed by a busy tone, indicating that the other party had obviously hung up.

Onoda sat helplessly in his chair, knowing that a new crisis might be imminent, and he was powerless to stop it.

Onoda couldn't help but ask himself, "Am I only going to be satisfied when news of his disappearance arrives?"

He was somewhat afraid to face all of this.

No, we can't just sit here and wait to die!

Onoda had no interest in polishing the text; he grabbed his clothes and car keys and rushed to his junior's house.

But he still missed his target.

The other person wasn't home; they had already left a long time ago. He told himself that this might be their final farewell.

It seems only he can help.

He picked up his phone and sent a text message to a friend on his contact list who loves drinking milk.

I hope to get his help, or at least meet him.

After sending the message, Onoda waited anxiously in the same spot.

Every passing second felt like a heavy pounding on his heart. His eyes were glued to his phone screen, afraid of missing any reply.

Time ticked by, but the phone remained silent.

Onoda grew increasingly anxious, unsure whether his friend would offer help or whether he would see the message in time.

He began pacing back and forth in the room, his mind replaying the scene of Xuena's disappearance and the potential dangers lurking in the mysterious Lion's Nose Forest.

Finally, the phone screen lit up. Onoda hurriedly checked it, and his friend simply replied that he would be there as soon as possible. Onoda breathed a sigh of relief, but a sense of tension still lingered.

He knew that facing that unknown demonic realm, even with the help of friends, there was still a great deal of uncertainty, and the other party might not necessarily take the risk.

He had no way out. To save his juniors who might be in danger and to uncover the truth behind Xuena's disappearance, he had to forge ahead.

He was organizing the equipment and materials he might need in the room. Although he was still flustered inside, there was a hint of determination in his eyes.

He didn't want to run away anymore...