I'm really just human

I'm really just human

Author: Cat Color

Summary:

Natsukawa accidentally traveled to an alternative Ultra Universe similar to the world of "Shin Ultraman" and became Kaminaga Shinji who had just separated from the New Ultraman.

However, as a former human incarnation of Ultraman, Natsukawa was surprised to find that he had become an outcast of the times.

Five years have passed, Ultraman has been forgotten by humans, and the era of Kamen Rider has arrived. Xia Chuan, who only has the Ultraman Fighting Evolution System, has not only lost his hope of becoming a life form of light because of Zoffy, but his application for Kamen Rider qualifications has also been repeatedly blocked...

This is a story about an out-of-date hero seeking a path to super evolution in the dark universe.

Chapter 1 The Beginning

"My name is Zoffy. I will now take your place as the watcher of the native creatures on this planet, known as humans, and will also serve as their judge."

"It is very likely that the life on this planet will evolve to our level of civilization, so we have decided to eliminate humans."

"Emotions? It seems like you have merged deeply with humans."

“The human mind is really interesting.

but,

Of the billions of people on Earth, every one of them can be used as a biological weapon. Now almost every intelligent life form in the multiverse knows this. It is the best judgment at this moment to get rid of them all.

As the judge, I choose to destroy the Earth and the entire solar system, which will not have any impact on the universe..."

……

"call--!"

The sound of the huge sea breeze rang in my ears, mixed with the sound of waves from time to time, and the hustle and bustle of the city behind me was completely suppressed.

Xia Chuan held onto the railing on the coast and looked up at the layers of cotton-like white clouds in the sky.

His eyes seemed to reflect an invisible barrier that isolated the earth and even the solar system.

He has been in this world for 5 years.

This is a world similar to the special effects movie "Shin Ultraman". Five years ago, Ultraman broke with the Star of Light in order to save mankind, sacrificed himself to gain vitality, and finally left his life to the human body he chose.

That human body is him.

To be precise, it should be the former Kamiya Shinji.

Judging from news reports from five years ago and some information he has collected himself, the development of events is very similar to "Shin Ultraman", but there are also many differences.

Unfortunately, after that battle, he was treated coldly by the J government and lost his position. The information he could obtain was very limited, and the original owner's memory mainly covered the time before he was possessed by Ultraman.

The memories related to Ultraman are just a few sound clips.

The only thing that is certain is that humans and the entire solar system have been isolated from the multiverse of the Star of Light.

Not only is it impossible to leave the solar system, even leaving the Earth has become quite difficult.

The reason why there are differences with the world of "Shin Ultraman" is because of these.

Ultraman saved the world, but the future became a little uncertain.

Human beings are freed from being coveted by other civilizations, but at the same time they lose the possibility of super evolution, and are heading towards a different path from the world of "Shin Ultraman".

But the real difference was three years ago.

The invasion of aliens brings disaster, but also indirectly brings opportunities.

Humans analyzed the technology left behind by visitors from other dimensions and obtained a "shuttle" that can gain power from other dimensions and time.

About three years ago, with the complete perfection of the "shuttle", Kamen Rider began to become popular around the world.

Now that the Age of Knights has begun, he, the former "hero", has completely become a thing of the past, and the existence of Ultraman seems to have gradually been forgotten by humans.

If his guess is correct, this world is very likely connected to the Kamen Rider universe.

"Kamen Rider..."

Xia Chuan silently watched the sea, feeling the data panel deep in his mind, and a feeling of powerlessness rose in his heart.

Status: Inactive

Race: human

Lifespan: 35/200

Life level: E

Level: none

Materials: None

This system, labeled "Ultraman Fighting Evolution"... let's call it a system, although it has nothing but a panel.

This thing appeared in this world with him 5 years ago, but who could have thought that the Earth would be blocked and driven out of the Ultra Universe?

Fate really played a big joke on him.

The so-called Star of Light was too different from what he had imagined. It was no different from other advanced civilizations in the universe and had no concept of justice at all.

Even Ultraman's original mission was to monitor Earth civilization.

To put it nicely, he is a planetary observer, to put it bluntly, he is a scout.

Maybe selfishness is the universal truth?

Anyway, now 5 years later, there is no movement on this panel, no idea how to activate it, and even the existing panel looks very shabby.

The only consolation is probably life expectancy.

It may be related to the fact that Ultraman left his life to Kaminaga, the short lifespan of human beings has broken the limit and reached 200 years.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will live longer than all human beings.

"Di Di!"

The sound of a short message alert brought Xia Chuan back to his senses.

"Unfortunately, your application for Kamen Rider qualification failed..."

"Did it fail after all?"

Even though Xia Chuan was always calm, he still sighed slightly after reading the message.

This is already the third time. Although he has opportunities every year, he is 3 years old now. Next year he will lose even the last chance to apply because he is over the age limit.

I can’t be Ultraman, and I can’t even be Kamen Rider, so what else can I do?

After all, he was once an Ultraman and a public security elite. He was selected as a regular member of the Ford Team as a superintendent at the age of 30, but he has become what he is now.

The higher-ups were too cruel to him.

Xia Chuan felt a lot more resentful in his heart.

If it weren't for the occasional help from his former teammates in recent years, he might not even be able to stay in this city.

Do I really have to accept the arrangement from above and go to a remote county to serve as the chief of a police station?

It seems to be possible, but if he leaves Tokyo, he will completely lose the invisible protection brought by his identity, and those research organizations that know his information may not let him go easily.

According to information revealed by his former teammates, even Country A, the suzerain of Country J, was interested in him. It was only because the Age of Knights had begun and his physical examination data showed no other singularities except for his good health that they gave up the idea of ​​researching him.

However, just because Country A has no ideas does not mean that those private organizations have no ideas.

Country J was already dark, and the Age of Knights had undoubtedly brought more chaos. Even the people developing and researching the knight system were private consortiums, so he really didn't feel very safe.

"It's time to go back."

Xia Chuan looked down at the time and found that it was almost evening. He gathered all his thoughts, picked up a bag of fruit on the ground, and turned to leave the coast.

After Ultraman disappeared, the world did not completely usher in peace. Although all the monsters disappeared mysteriously, the remaining cells evolved into many low-level monsters, which killed people everywhere in the past two years. They were not successfully curbed until the popularization of the Kamen Rider system.

But for ordinary people, it is still not safe outside, especially after nightfall.

Occasionally, you can still see reports of monster sightings on the Internet.

After a pause, Xia Chuan pondered and picked up his phone, clicked on a female avatar and typed: "Failed again, can we meet? I need some information."

"Ding!"

Xia Chuan sighed softly, and his thumb paused before pressing the confirmation button with difficulty.

Just as I was about to put away my phone, the message was sent successfully, and the subtle yet aggressive female avatar flashed in response almost immediately.

"can."

"call."

Looking at the female avatar with his own note "浅见", Xia Chuan finally showed a smile on his silent face.

I have the impression that this former teammate and partner looks the same as Masami Nagasawa. She has a carefree but meticulous personality, and her slightly chubby face adds a lot of charm to her 30s age group.

Her full name is Hiroko Asami. After the disbandment of the Special Forces, she has returned to work at the Public Security Investigation Agency. Like her former captain who came from the Defense Policy Office of the Ministry of Defense, she is one of the few people who can help him.

However, it seems that because Ultraman sacrificed himself to save him, these former teammates have quite subtle feelings towards him.

After all, if you look closely, the people who have been getting along with these people during the battle are actually possessed Ultramen.

He didn't want to seek help unless it was absolutely necessary.

I hope the next meeting will go well.

……

I'm not very familiar with Kamen Rider, so I'll try it out first. Everyone's advice is welcome.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 2: Has-been Hero

2023-04-30

"Uncle, give me a glass of hot milk."

Natsuki district, izakaya "Leo's House".

Xia Chuan sat down at the counter with a hint of tiredness, and greeted the white-bearded boss who was busy inside in a familiar manner.

This place is just downstairs from his residence. Every day when he has nothing to do, he will sit here for a while. Over the years, he has become half-friend with the boss.

"You're the only one here who likes to order milk, you little brat." Seeing that it was Xia Chuan, the boss shook his head helplessly and said with a smile, "I don't specialize in selling milk here."

"I don't like drinking."

Xia Chuan turned his gaze to the old TV in the corner that was playing the news.

The new batch of Kamen Riders has been selected, and just like in the past, the entire process will be broadcast live on the same day, as if it were a grand awards ceremony.

The beautiful etiquette lady in the picture personally handed a silver password box to each selected person.

"Congratulations, from today on, you are all human heroes, Kamen Riders..."

"Very unwilling, right?"

The boss pushed out a cup of steaming milk and said to the TV with an unhappy look on his face.

"I don't know what's going on with these people. A scumbag who just entered prison can become a Kamen Rider. What the hell, this is called a hero..."

"What if I'm unwilling?"

Xia Chuan drank the milk silently, his expression showing no change, as if he always had an expressionless look.

He has gotten used to it over the years.

The Kamen Riders in the show who have signed contracts with the consortium are actually only a part of them. The official Kamen Riders will probably not be announced, but the number is already quite considerable.

It may be an exaggeration to say that everyone is a knight, but it can be said that they can be seen everywhere.

As time goes by, Kamen Rider now even has the title of New-Age Police.

Speaking of which, there are indeed many policemen who have become Kamen Riders, but there are also many who commit crimes.

When it was first promoted, the Earth Alliance represented by Country A introduced new regulations. As long as you become a Kamen Rider, you will have the opportunity to start over no matter what crimes you have committed in the past.

Humanity seems to be opening a terrible Pandora's box.