noveltune Chapter 330 The Stone Chamber: Because of you, at this moment, humanity shines brighter than Ultrama
Chapter 330 The Stone Chamber: Because of you, at this moment, humanity shines brighter than Ultrama
Inside the control room, the red lights cast flickering shadows on Akio Ishimuro's face.
He did not back down, nor did he look back.
The supreme commander of the human defense force was like a lone warrior about to charge into battle, gripping the control lever tightly with both hands and pushing the lever to its lowest position.
"Full speed attack!!!"
With this deafening roar, the thrusters at the tail of the air base burst into an unprecedentedly dazzling burst of fire!
The massive ship, trailing billowing smoke, charged headlong into the invincible enemy ahead with a resolute and destructive momentum.
in space.
Gaia's massive body was tightly bound by Mochian's dozens of thick tentacles, rendering it completely immobile.
"Sizzle—!"
Intense electric currents continuously emanated from the behemoth's body, and high-voltage arcs raged wildly across Gaia's surface.
Gaia struggled in agony, the color timer on her chest flashing red rapidly, emitting a warning wail.
In my dream, I painfully raised my head in the light, only to watch helplessly as the massive steel fortress drew ever closer to Mochian.
"commander!"
My dream let out a desperate roar.
Amidst the crumbling ship's structure, Commander Ishimura stood in the scorching flames, transforming his life's will into a final roar.
"ah--!!!"
That wasn't a wail; it was a battle cry of humanity facing the gods, a cry of refusal to bow down.
next second.
The battered aerial base, trailing a rain of exploding fire, resembled a giant, burning sword that slammed relentlessly into the vast, planet-like body of Mochiana.
Steel pierces through flesh and blood!
Will tears through the darkness!
The massive bow tore open the eerie, one-eyed head, and in the silence of the universe, it exploded into a poignant and magnificent flower of blood and fire.
The starry sky is trembling...
But the hero has no way out...
……
Then...
Rumble—!!!
A terrifying explosion, beyond description, erupted in space outside the Earth!
The blinding white light instantly engulfed everything, whether it was the enormous beast or the aerial base that carried humanity's hopes, all were reduced to nothing in the cataclysmic energy shock.
White light pierced through the screen, illuminating the stunned faces of countless viewers.
No sound.
At this moment, the screen completely lost all sound effects, leaving only endless white light that stung everyone's eyes.
Then, the white light gradually faded.
The screen went completely dark.
In this suffocating silence, a slow and mournful piano piece began to play, as if weeping and lamenting.
That's the ending theme song for Ultraman Gaia, "Beat on Dream on".
But at this moment, the originally passionate and energetic melody has been adapted into a minor key version in a lower key.
The piano's tone was no longer fiery, but rather dark and lingering, like the last withered leaf of late autumn that refused to fall, trembling in the wind as it sang its final elegy.
This melody conveys a profound and poignant sadness.
It is singing a final requiem for a hero, paving the way for his final journey home.
On the dark screen, images gradually appeared one after another.
That's a compilation of all the scenes featuring Commander Ishimuro, starting from the very first episode of Ultraman Gaia.
on the screen.
He was dressed in a crisp uniform, his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed intently on the large screen, calmly issuing the first order to engage the monster.
He stood on the command platform, facing the panicked crowd, and used a calm and powerful voice to stabilize the morale of the troops.
He looked at me with a faint smile on his lips and eyes full of the tolerance and trust of an elder.
He stood shoulder to shoulder with Staff Officer Ye Qian, facing external pressure and doubts, straightening his spine and protecting XIG's bottom line.
Finally, the image froze on the scene from just now.
Under the red warning lights, he gripped the control lever tightly, his gaze resolute, like an unshakeable statue, as he uttered his final command.
"Full speed attack!!!"
As the silent roar faded, the scene gradually zoomed out.
The resolute face of the stone chamber commander slowly turned into a brown monochromatic hue to the mournful tune, eventually merging completely into the endless darkness.
The video ends.
It wasn't until the end credits finished rolling that the audience in front of the screen snapped out of their daze.
Tears had already blurred my vision without me even realizing it.
After a full minute of silence, the barrage of comments erupted in an unprecedented burst.
But this time, there was no teasing, no arguing, and no plot predictions.
There were only five characters, all in one neat and uniform style.
Salute to the heroes!
Salute to the heroes!
Salute to the heroes!
……
The screen was completely flooded with a dense barrage of comments.
suddenly
[Damn it! Gu Nan]
Give me back my stone chamber!
No more knives! No more knives!
Ah~!
【Aminos!】
Whether they are new fans who have just joined the fandom or long-time viewers who have followed the series since Ultraman Tiga, at this moment, they all expressed their inner shock and respect in the simplest and purest way.
This is a tragic hymn belonging to all mankind, and the highest glory belonging to the Stone Chamber.
However, after the initial sadness and shock, an overwhelming emotion began to spread wildly online.
Viewers could not accept that such a perfect, wise, and steadfast character had fallen on the eve of the finale.
That night.
The channel of Lao Tang, a well-known tokusatsu commentator, has been updated with an emergency video.
The title contains no fancy gimmicks, just a single line of large text:
"Old scoundrel Gu, this time I must protest! Commander Shishi doesn't deserve to die!"
As soon as the video was released, countless viewers who were heartbroken immediately flooded in, and the number of comments on the screen skyrocketed.
In the video, Lao Tang is no longer the passionate and energetic man he used to be. He looks serious, and his eyes are even slightly red.
"Brothers."
Old Tang's voice was a little hoarse.
"I just finished watching episode 47 of Ultraman Gaia, and to be honest, I still feel choked up."
"It was so tragic, so shocking."
"The destruction of the air base, the depth of the plot and the visual presentation of this episode are undoubtedly masterpieces."
Old Tang took a deep breath and composed himself.
"Today, we won't talk about special effects or plot. We'll only talk about one person."
"Commander of the Stone Chamber"
The scene cuts to the moment when Commander Shishi drives the base into Mochian.
Old Tang pointed at the screen, his voice gradually becoming more excited.
"This is absolutely the most exhilarating and heartbreaking highlight of the entire Gaia series!"
"When this XIG commander, alone in the empty command room, launched a final assault on the powerful Root Destroyer at the cost of his life, he proved one thing."
"Human strength has never been weak!"
Old Tang tapped the table, looking directly at the camera.
"Faced with a colossal enemy that would destroy the entire world upon landing, conventional weapons were completely ineffective, and even Ultraman Gaia was firmly bound."
"At this moment of profound despair, Commander Ishimuro made his final decision."
"He was willing to risk the base's destruction, determined to perish together with the enemy. This highlights his unwavering fighting spirit, his willingness to prioritize the greater good, his courage to shoulder responsibility, and his willingness to sacrifice himself!"
"This is a combination of fearless courage and the highest spirit of sacrifice."
The comments section immediately responded.
[I cried buckets while watching this part.]
[A true man of stone, a real man!]
[The ship lives on, the crew lives; the ship dies, the crew dies! This is the indomitable spirit of the military!]
Humanity's greatest strength does not come from giants, but from the courage to protect others!
[Salute to the Commander!]
Old Tang looked at the comments and nodded in agreement.
"That's right, that's exactly what this episode is trying to express—a hymn to human courage."
"Even at the cost of my life, I will protect the Earth behind me as a human being!"
"but!"
Old Tang's tone suddenly shifted, becoming incredibly angry.
"But Gu Nan! That old scoundrel Gu!"
"I don't understand, I really can't accept it!"
"What gives you the right to kill off the Stone Chamber?!"
Old Tang slammed his hand on the table, his emotions completely erupting.
"Brothers, I know that many people will compare Gu Nan's previous work, Ultraman Dyna, to the character of Chief Strategist Gondo."
"Yes, in the later stages of Dyna, Gu Nan did indeed kill off the high-ranking officers of the Defense Force."
"At the time, Chief of Staff Gondo, in pursuit of absolute power, secretly created an artificial Ultraman, which led to a huge disaster."
"He made a terrible mistake; he was blinded by the desire for power."
Old Tang analyzed the situation calmly.
"Therefore, when Staff Officer Gondo ultimately chose to sacrifice himself and give the spotlight back to Dyna, we could accept it."
"Because it was a form of atonement. He paid the price with his life to make up for his mistakes and complete the arc of his character."
"He died a worthy death."
"But what about the stone chamber?!"
Old Tang raised his voice, which echoed in the live stream room.
"What did Commander Shishi do wrong?!"
"From the very first episode, he was the soul of XIG! He was wise, calm, and inclusive."
"He withstood the pressure from higher-ups and firmly supported my dream; he trusted every team member and treated them like his own children."
"He has no ambition, no selfish desires; everything he does is to protect the Earth and humanity!"
"He was like a loving father, such a perfect, true hero, why did you have to let him die just before dawn?!"
The comment section was completely in an uproar.
Old Tang is right! Commander Shi Shi shouldn't have died!
Why should the stone chamber be sacrificed?!
This is just blatant abuse! Torture for the sake of torture!
[Protest! We strongly protest Gu Nan's bizarre plot!]
Give us back the stone chamber, you bastard!
Old Tang nodded in deep agreement as he looked at the indignant comments on the screen.
"I know that Gu Nan wanted to create that epic sense of tragedy, to show the resistance of human civilization in the face of adversity."
"But must tragic scenes always be created through the death of people?"
"Isn't losing our air base enough to cause despair?"
"Is it only by ruthlessly breaking the pillar of everyone's spirit that we can demonstrate the enemy's strength?"
Old Tang stared directly into the camera, his eyes filled with determination.
"I do not accept this ending where the sword is used for the sake of using the sword."
"Commander Shishi was a true hero, and a hero should not end up with no remains."
"So, today, I, Old Tang, am here to make a statement."
"I must protest against Gu Nan's Chasing the Light Studio!"
"We want Gu Nan to know that the audience isn't just passive recipients of violence!"
"We demand an explanation for Commander Shishi!"
The live chat exploded instantly.
Count me in! I want to protest too!
[Old Tang charges ahead, we'll follow!]
[Anti-Razor Alliance Officially Established!]
【Give me back my Commander of the Stone Chamber!】
[Even if it means seriously injuring him and forcing him to retire, please don't just kill him off!]
[Ten thousand people petition for the resurrection of the Stone Chamber!]
At the end of the video, Old Tang let out a long sigh.
"The finale of Ultraman Gaia is coming soon, and the Destroyer God of Death has launched a major counterattack."
"The air base is gone, and so is the commander."
"I don't know what the future holds for me and Fujimiya."
"I only hope that Gu Nan can show mercy and leave a spark of hope for the Earth and for humanity."
The video went dark.
But the protest ignited by Lao Tang spread like wildfire across the entire internet.
(The author says: Don't worry, it's still based on the original work; Ishimuro didn't die. However, the author is more curious about the audience's reaction to the "Ishimuro's death" mystery in the week before episode 48 aired when this episode was originally broadcast...)