AWB Chapter 425 Earth's Lament, A Marathon of Bleeding
Chapter 425 Earth's Lament, A Marathon of Bleeding
Following closely on from last week's storyline, a week has passed in the blink of an eye. It's 8 PM on Friday, Xia Kingdom time.
Episode 26 of "Ultraman Cosmos" premiered on time on all major video platforms across the internet.
In fact, in Gu Nan's original draft of the project to replicate Tsuburaya Productions...
There was a separate storyline before this episode about the defense forces making a fool of themselves.
That corresponds to the original 61 episodes.
The gist of the story is that the defense forces attempted to modify Magneto from the previous episodes of "Daddy's Alien" into the ultimate weapon, but unsurprisingly, it went berserk.
This forced Gauss, already weakened, to drag his exhausted body back into battle to clean up the mess left by humanity.
In the end, the team relied on the youth elite team to exploit their weaknesses and bring the game to a close.
However, Gu Nan drastically cut this part of the plot in the final draft.
The reason is simple: the scenario of the defense forces building mechs and then going out of control—a classic case of "humans creating their own fathers"—has already played out.
The audience is getting tired of reading the same thing over and over again; even Lao Tang predicted it.
It would be pointless to film it again if there was no other way to do it...
Audiences have long been tired of this formula, and the core ideas are no longer explored as deeply as they were during the Three Heroes era.
In addition, the defense force's characters are already unlikable, and even if they are brought out in this episode, it is only to create dramatic conflict. They cannot surpass the resolve of Strategist Gondo in Dyna.
More importantly, the current final chapter of Gauss is all about tension and suspense.
If, on the eve of this decisive battle, Gauss is to be brutally beaten by humanity's own mess.
This will not only drastically lower the intellectual capacity of the defense forces.
It would also make the pacing of the entire finale feel incredibly slow, ruining the epic feel of an impending storm.
Therefore, Gu Nan refined and merged the plot, allowing episode 26 to directly cut into the countdown to the final battle!
The opening theme ends, and the main feature begins.
The title slowly emerges—"The Earth's Lament."
The scene begins by showing the internal laboratory of the Xia Kingdom Scientific Analysis Center (SRC).
The tension of the previous episode, filled with constant gunfire, is gone; instead, there is an exhilarating ecstasy.
"They've reproduced!"
Research director Haneyuki stared intently at the sample under the microscope, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"Really?!"
The local landscape team members suddenly rushed forward, their eyes wide like copper bells.
"It must be right!"
He pointed to the data that was jumping wildly on the screen.
"Just as Mr. Tsuchikage said, the wavelength of light from the Soagu ore perfectly catalyzes the proliferation of disruptive enzymes!"
Vice-Captain Mizuha asked anxiously:
"How many?! How many can be synthesized now?"
"Unlimited quantity!"
"The destructive enzymes are multiplying at an accelerating rate!"
"marvelous!"
Tu Jing was so excited that he jumped up and down on the spot:
"At this rate, the Chaos virus at cosmic coordinate P87 can be completely eradicated!"
The entire laboratory erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
Unlimited supply?! Human technology has finally caught up!
[We found the enemy's source code and immediately started mass-producing antivirus software!]
[Fat Bro is awesome! SRC is awesome!]
Humanity no longer needs to rely solely on Gauss!
[As I said before! Don't underestimate the technology in the tokusatsu (special effects) section!]
"It's a success, Dr. Hanekado."
Captain Qingguang's face also showed a long-lost smile.
"Thanks to your excellent subordinates, Captain."
Dr. Hane responded with a smile.
"Without delay, please begin manufacturing the Chaos Destruction Missile immediately."
Captain Qingguang decisively issued the order.
"The design drawings and experimental data have been sent together, even the missile design has been taken into account. Not bad, Tsuchikage!"
Tu Jing smugly touched his nose:
"It's nothing, just a small matter!"
Vice-Captain Mizuha chuckled and joked from the side:
"Don't get carried away. Take the samples back to base now."
"Understood! In this way, humanity can defeat the Chaos virus!" Tsuchikage gave a confident salute.
Hope shone on everyone's faces, as if victory was already beckoning to them.
However, amidst this jubilant atmosphere, the camera's focus slowly shifted to Musashi in the corner of the command room.
Unlike the joy of those around him, Musashi lowered his head and frowned.
He looked listless, as if he were carrying a heavy burden.
"What's wrong?"
Captain Haruka noticed Musashi's unusual behavior.
Musashi hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised his head:
"Captain...please allow me to go to the Seiya Islands."
The atmosphere in the command room instantly turned cold upon hearing this.
"What are you talking about?"
"Going to a monster sanctuary at a time like this?"
The wind blew, looking at him with a puzzled expression.
Rena also hurriedly advised:
"Yes, Musashi, this is a crucial time to prepare for the final battle!"
However, Captain Haruka gave Musashi a deep look and unexpectedly nodded:
"I understand, go ahead. Just... be quick and come back soon. Once you see the monsters are all healthy, rejoin the team immediately."
"Thank you, Captain."
Musashi forced a smile, turned and left the command room.
Watching Musashi's departing figure, the group's faces were filled with worry:
"Captain, why did you agree to let him go?"
"At this crucial time..."
Captain Qingguang sighed, his gaze becoming profound:
"Precisely because it's a crucial period, I sense that Musashi... seems to be starting to have doubts about the battle."
"Question?" Vice Captain Mizuha was stunned.
"Everyone's thinking about how to completely defeat the Chaos virus by force right now."
Captain Qingguang said in a deep voice:
"However, Musashi had raised questions more than once..."
"Is there no other way for them to coexist except through elimination?"
"He is very kind, you could even say he is an overly kind boy."
"If the battle escalates further, he will likely lose interest in pursuing."
Rena was somewhat anxious:
"So, are you planning to remove Musashi from the operation?"
"No."
Captain Haruka turned around, her gaze fixed firmly on the data on the screen. "I have decided to stand with the Defense Force in the final battle."
"Once the battle begins, there can be no worries or confusion."
"Musashi needs to sort out his own feelings."
This delicate dialogue scene left viewers in the comment section deep in thought.
Musashi, with your overly gentle nature, please don't be stubborn like this!
[Actually, I can understand Musashi. His belief has always been about protection and coexistence. Now, suddenly having to wage such a large-scale war to wipe them out, he must be having a hard time getting over that.]
But this is the Chaos virus! It's going to destroy the Earth, how can we coexist?
[Gauss's central theme has always been "understanding and coexistence," and Musashi's struggle is the soul of this series.]
The captain is truly a good boss; he understands Musashi, so he gives him time to heal himself.
The scene shifts, and we arrive at the scenic Seiya Islands.
However, the once peaceful and tranquil monster sanctuary now appears unusually restless.
Lydorias trembled uneasily and let out mournful cries.
The other monsters on the ground also seemed restless and agitated, constantly digging at the soil.
Musashi stood on the grass, looking at the monsters before him with heartache:
"Tell me, Lydolius, what should we do?"
"What's wrong? Everyone looks so dejected."
Musashi sensed the oppressive atmosphere around him.
At this moment, the archipelago administrator stood next to Musashi.
"Perhaps due to the effects of the Chaos virus... the ecosystem of this small island is changing."
"No...it's not just this island; the environment of the entire Earth might have deteriorated..."
"I think I hear a mournful cry... the mournful cry of this Earth..."
Listening to the administrator's description, Musashi's eyes were filled with worry.
[The Earth's Lament, that gets to the point.]
The very existence of the Chaos virus is disrupting the Earth's balance; the monsters' senses are far more acute than humans'.
Musashi must be in a real dilemma right now. If he fights, he'll be going against his belief in coexistence; if he doesn't fight, both Earth and the monsters will be doomed.
Why talk about chivalry with a virus! Let's fight!
A few days later, the Chaos Destruction Missile, carrying the hopes of all mankind, was finally assembled at the base of the Youth Elite Team.
Musashi has also returned to the team.
Inside the command center, Captain Qingguang began deploying the latest combat plan.
"Our target is Ultraman Chaos!"
Captain Qingguang pointed to the virtual image on the screen, "That's right, lure it out, then defeat it completely!"
"Before the final battle, we cannot predict how it will hinder us."
"Therefore, we must seize this opportunity to eliminate the remaining Chaos virus threats on Earth!"
The wind nodded:
"That is, what is known as a preliminary battle!"
But Musashi had some doubts.
"But how do we lure it out?"
Tujing immediately retrieved a set of data:
"Use Gaussian! Use Gaussian as bait to lure it!"
Everyone was taken aback.
Tu Jing explained:
"As long as we emit an 1420 Hz Ω signal using a machine, the Chaos virus will think that Gauss has appeared."
"Ultraman Chaos will surely be filled with intense hostility towards Cosmos, causing him to appear!"
With the plan finalized, Captain Qingguang began assigning tasks.
"Look at this, everyone. This is the setting point for the transmitter."
"We'll load our only Chaos Destroyer missile into the Tek Boomer 1! Remember, it can only be fired once!"
"Wind, this arduous task is entrusted to you!"
"Understood!" Feng Chui's eyes were resolute.
"Musashi and Tsuchikage, you two drive the Shebad patrol car to the ground and set up the transmitter!"
"Mizuha, Reina, you two pilot the Tektronix Bomber II to support Unit 1!"
"We must return victorious! Did you hear me?!" Captain Qingguang shouted.
"Yes, sir! Elite Youth Team, move out!"
The fighter jets roared into the sky, their engines tearing through the clouds.
The Shebad patrol car sped through the wilderness and soon arrived at the designated location.
"Transmitter setup complete!"
Tu Jing shouted.
"Very good, begin moving and standby!"
The wind responded over the radio.
"I'm all ready here too!"
Vice Captain Mizuha reports to the leadership.
"We can start anytime!"
"Action—Begin!"
Captain Qingguang pressed the confirmation button at the base.
A powerful 1420 Hz signal shot into the sky and spread in all directions.
Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the radar screen.
"Can... this really end the battle?"
Sitting in the car, Musashi gripped the steering wheel tightly, still struggling internally.
"The Chaos virus keeps evolving, falling, and then rising again..."
Musashi didn't know whether Chaos would return with even greater power after this victory.
again and again.
So, should humanity also develop technologies and weapons to counter this?
In the end, it turned into a marathon of vomiting blood...