Final Chance

"Guardian god of Earth... or perhaps you'd prefer that I call you 'Ultraman'?" Judge said. "Step aside.

Perhaps you are right. Perhaps we were indeed used by someone with ulterior motives, but that doesn't matter. Everything we saw upon arriving on Earth was real, and the judgment was handed down by us. This is our work; even if others used us, it makes no difference.

As for you? Your duty is to protect Earth, not the human species.

Humans are an experimental species we created millions of years ago. They are no different from the countless other species we have created across the universe. They are also one of countless failures, no different from many other civilizations.

Failures must be erased. Earth's experiment must begin anew. That is the conclusion I have reached as a Judge of the universe.

Therefore, from this day onward, your new task is to protect and guide the new species that will be born on this planet. Humanity has come to an end."

"No." Richard shook his head.

"Does that mean you intend to oppose my judgment?" Judge asked. "You know that means defying the will of the universe. As a god, that is not permitted."

"Yeah, I know," Richard said calmly.

"Then why..."

"Because that's what I'm going to do," Richard said. "Maybe it isn't the right thing, maybe it isn't the proper way for the universe to operate, but that doesn't matter.

Humans are not a worthless species, nor should they be judged so simply. They are actually very complex—perhaps more complex than any race you have ever encountered.

Perhaps people do have an aggressive side. They can deceive, bring pain, and nurture darkness, but they are far more than that.

If you were willing to spend more time studying them instead of