Ch. 401Ultraman Arbitrary Key: Dawn
Key Plot Points and Events
- Leo continues intense training and faces frequent monster attacks, reaching B-Class standards but struggles against later-stage Disc Beasts.
- Mamoru Shirogane and Qi Ming encounter a formidable Disc Beast [Absorb] that Leo can't handle alone. They team up to defeat it.
- Hideki, the boy who collaborated with Mephilas, is hospitalized after realizing his actions.
- Qi Ming receives an upgrade for the Ultraman Arbitrary Key and Ultimate Battlenizer from Commander Hikari, allowing him to summon other Ultramen and monsters to fight alongside him.
- Mephilas encounters another Alien Mefilas from Taro Ultraman, who has a different invasion plan targeting children with an ancient plant, Mandala Grass.
- Mephilas chooses a new target, Shoichi, but his plan goes awry due to Shoichi's unusual fixation on cicadas.
Character Developments
- Leo improves his skills and reaches B-Class standards but still faces challenges against stronger monsters.
- Mamoru Shirogane shows concern for Hideki's well-being, despite his initial frustration with the boy's actions.
- Qi Ming receives significant upgrades to his powers, allowing him to summon other Ultramen and monsters.
- Mephilas struggles with finding a suitable human collaborator and faces setbacks in his plans.
Significant Themes
- Power and responsibility: Leo's growth in power brings new challenges, while Qi Ming's upgrades come with greater expectations.
- The value of Earth and its inhabitants: Mephilas underestimates the diversity and resilience of Earth's inhabitants, leading to his plans' failure.
Character Interactions
- Mamoru Shirogane and Qi Ming work together to defeat the Disc Beast [Absorb], showcasing their teamwork and trust in each other.
- Mephilas interacts with another Alien Mefilas, highlighting the differences in their invasion strategies and the competitive nature of their plans.
- Mephilas's encounter with Shoichi demonstrates the unexpected and unpredictable nature of human behavior, challenging his assumptions about Earth's inhabitants.