Daigo Beat Ultraman Tiga to Death

TPC Headquarters!

GUTS, also known as the Victory Team, had gathered to discuss their upcoming new member. They were all curious about Duke, because whenever Director Sawai mentioned him, he never stopped praising him.

"Duke, twenty-eight years old, a Chinese American. Since we're short-handed, Director Sawai specially transferred this elite from the United States branch!" Communications officer Nodoka tapped away at the keyboard and pulled up the relevant information on the computer as the others gathered around to look.

"Language expert, proficient in eight languages..."

"Ace pilot, weapons specialist skilled in sniping, computer expert, martial arts master..."

"What an exaggerated résumé. He could handle all of our jobs by himself. But if he's such an impressive figure, why have I never heard anyone mention him before?" Vice Captain Munakata asked doubtfully after reading the brief profile, stroking his chin.

"Nodoka, is there any more detailed information?"

"No. A lot of his information is encrypted, and I don't have the clearance to view it. But..."

"Absolutely not. If someone finds out you cracked the encryption, you'll be in deep trouble."

Daigo watched the lively scene from the side without joining the discussion about the newcomer. He had been physically and mentally exhausted lately. Whenever he thought of Zetton lurking somewhere in a corner, silently watching him from behind, Daigo lost both his appetite and his sleep. Fortunately, the monsters had been well-behaved recently, appearing far less often than before. Otherwise, they would have driven him mad.

Rena sat in her seat, secretly studying the listless Daigo. Women were the most sensitive when it came to such things, and she had noticed that Daigo had been acting strangely lately. The moment work ended, he hurried home. He neither asked her out for meals nor invited her to the movies, and he had