Ultra: Dragon Sword Journey

As Zhao Ming, Da Gu, and Lina stepped into the space-time portal, golden sparks swirled around them. After taking this step, they appeared in the familiar magic laboratory of Zhao Ming's home.

Looking at everything familiar around him, Zhao Ming took a deep breath, "I'm finally back. It feels like it's been a long time."

Dagu responded with a smile, "Yes, but no matter what, we have returned with the experiences and mission of the past years."

Lina said thoughtfully, "Next, we must also protect the inheritance of this light like Mahoroba did."

"Woof! Woof!" As a familiar voice appeared, the Komainu monster Gadi wagged its tail and came to Zhao Ming, Da Gu and Lina in the magic laboratory with light steps.

It was covered in fur, and the ochre-yellow markings on its body flickered faintly under the strange light of the magic laboratory, like flowing mysterious symbols.

Gaddy's eyes were clear and bright, revealing agility and joy. His tail wagged like a rattle as he circled around the three people's feet, rubbing his head against their legs from time to time.

Zhao Ming couldn't help but squat down and gently stroked Gadi's head. Gadi squinted his eyes comfortably and made a pleasant purring sound in his throat.

Dagu and Lina smiled at each other, their eyes full of love for Gedi. Dagu said: "Every time I see Gedi, I feel that it is full of energy."

Lina nodded in agreement: "Yes, it's like our pistachio."

In this magic laboratory, Geddy's arrival seemed to add a touch of warmth and relaxation to the somewhat serious atmosphere. His presence made the three of them temporarily forget the fatigue brought by this journey.

Zhao Ming stood up, patted Gaddy on the back and said, "Gaddy, we still have to continue our adventure. You have to stay with us all the time."

Geddy seemed to understand, raised his head and barked twice, as if responding to them. The sound echoed in the magic laboratory, carrying the power to move forward courageously.

"Beep beep..." A PDI communication sound rang out in the laboratory. Dagu stepped forward, opened the lid and said, "This is Dagu!"

The PDI screen lit up, revealing Munakata's haggard face. He sat at his desk in the police station, piled high with files, his eyes thick with dark circles, a look of exhaustion and weariness evident.

At this moment, he was staring at Dagu, Zhao Ming and Lina angrily, his eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

"You finally decided to come back!" Zong Fang's voice came from the screen with suppressed anger, "Do you know how I have been spending this period of time? Do you know..."

Dagu lowered his head slightly, a look of guilt on his face, and moved his lips, but he didn't know how to explain. Lina's eyes were full of self-blame, and her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes.

They followed Zhao Ming out to play, but left their former boss at home to take over the job.

Zongfang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Dagu, Lina, both of you must report to the police station immediately."

He paused, his eyes sweeping over the two of them in turn, "You should reflect on your problems and get back to work as soon as possible. I don't have any extra time to waste now. The safety of the earth is in our hands!" After that, the screen closed with a "click", leaving only Dagu and Lina, each thinking in silence.

Dagu was the first to break the silence, looking at Lina and saying, "We really did something wrong. The commander must be very busy."

Lina sighed and replied, "I can only go back and sincerely admit my mistake."

The two quickly left Zhao Ming's house and went to the police station. Zong Fangzheng was busy processing documents and snorted when he saw them come in. Da Gu and Lina stood respectfully and apologized in unison.

Zongfang put down his pen and said seriously, "I don't mind taking a vacation, but you've been gone for too long this time. What if danger strikes and there are casualties without you?"

Dagu replied seriously, "Commander, there won't be a next time. We deeply recognize our mistakes. And after this trip, we understand more deeply the importance of protecting the Earth and have gained new strength."

Munakata raised an eyebrow, "A new power?"

Lina stepped forward: "Yes, Commander. We have encountered many wonderful things."

Munakata studied them for a moment, then softened his tone, "I hope you've truly gained something. Earth still needs your full effort. Now go check your equipment and be ready to go at any time."

Dagu and Lina were cheered up: "Yes, Commander!" Then they walked quickly towards the duty room.

After Dagu and Lina returned to the police station to report, Zhao Ming rested peacefully at home for the night. The next morning, before the first rays of sunlight had even fully bathed the earth, Zhao Ming could not wait to rush back to the police station.

Human society today is in a new era—an era of expansion beyond our home planet into new territories. Consequently, organizations as large as TPC are undergoing unprecedented levels of change and adjustment. Numerous departments are overwhelmed by the whirlwind of tasks, leaving little time for respite.

The Police Department carries a crucial mission. It not only inherits the responsibility of maintaining public order from the Earth's old defense forces, but also shoulders the arduous task of protecting human life and property worldwide.

In short, this department is responsible for both public security management and military defense, and its work pressure can be imagined. Every day, when they open their eyes, they are greeted by mountains of documents and various urgent matters that need to be handled.

It is no wonder that Zong Fang was so furious. After all, facing such a heavy workload, even if it were someone with a strong physique like Zhao Ming, it would probably be unbearable if he worked hard day and night.

Therefore, as soon as Zhao Ming returned to the police station, he immediately threw himself into his work and took the initiative to share some of the heavy tasks with Zong Fang, the chief of staff of the police bureau.

Otherwise, if he, the newly appointed police chief, only cared about going out to play and have fun, and left all the work to his subordinates to complete it desperately, in the long run, if morale was lost, it would be difficult to lead the team.

For the past six months, days like this have been repeating themselves. Zhao Ming has devoted himself to his work, and with the help of another hardworking man, Zong Fang, the two of them have found their work much easier.

Late that night, the entire city was already slumbering, but the lights in the police chief's office remained dim. Zhao Ming sat at his large desk like a statue, surrounded by mountains of documents that seemed to bury him completely.

His slender fingers never stopped, quickly flipping through one document after another, the tip of his pen rustling on the paper, as if he was playing a nocturne that no one was listening to.

The office was unusually quiet, with only the old wall clock ticking tirelessly. The monotonous sound echoed in the empty room, silently accompanying Zhao Ming's lonely figure.

At this moment, a slight noise broke the silence. The door, which had been tightly closed, suddenly creaked open and a figure walked in quietly like a ghost.

Zhao Ming looked up almost subconsciously, and the pen in his hand froze in mid-air. His gaze froze instantly, as if time had frozen at this moment.

Standing at the doorway, a familiar face and figure flashed through Zhao Ming's heart like a flash of lightning—it was the person he had been thinking about day and night, the one he had met after such a long separation! She stood there quietly, her eyes revealing an indescribable complex emotion as she stared at Zhao Ming silently.

Zhao Ming slowly stood up from his seat, the chair beneath him making a sharp noise as it scraped against the ground, a noise that was particularly abrupt in the quiet night. However, at this moment, neither of them paid any attention to this small movement. Their eyes were only on each other, and all their attention was focused on each other.

Just like that, the two of them stared at each other, motionless, as if everything around them had ceased to exist. Thousands of words flowed through that brief silence, and the images of their past battles together seemed to transform into invisible threads, tightly wrapped around their hearts.

After a moment, Zhao Ming's lips trembled slightly. He opened his mouth with difficulty, wanting to say the words that he had already repeated in his heart countless times.

However, before he could say anything, the other woman broke the suffocating silence. She whispered, "Long time no see..." Her voice was as soft as willow catkins in the wind, yet it carried a hint of undisguised fatigue and deep emotion.

Zhao Ming stammered in response: "Yes, long time no see." This brief conversation seemed to carry countless past events.

Zhao Ming sat there, his body straight and erect, motionless as a statue. Yet, his gaze was filled with complex, unpredictable emotions, like the ocean before a storm, surging and unpredictable. His eyes were fixed on Camilla, not far ahead, without blinking.

Soft light fell on Camilla like a veil, casting a faint halo over her. She was dressed in a simple, stylish, modern casual outfit, the cut of which perfectly clung to her curves, outlining her graceful and alluring figure. Her figure was fluid and natural, with an exquisite grace, as if it were a masterpiece of nature's art.

Looking at her plump and pretty face, her delicate features are like a work of art carefully carved by a skilled craftsman, and every detail exudes an intoxicating charm.

Especially those big watery eyes, clear and bright, like a deep and quiet lake. Just a glance at each other will make people involuntarily fall into them and find it difficult to extricate themselves.

At this moment, Camilla raised her chin slightly, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth. The smile was both charming and playful, adding a bit of charming charm to her already delicate face.

She stared back at Zhao Ming quietly, her eyes as calm as water, but beneath that calmness, there seemed to be ripples and endless thoughts hidden. The atmosphere between the two was solemn and oppressive, as if time had frozen at this moment.

Finally, as if he had made up his mind, Zhao Ming took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. With this breath, he broke the long silence and asked in a slightly trembling voice, "Now that you're back, are you... still leaving?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the air in the entire room seemed to tense, filled with a subtle sense of tension and anticipation. Zhao Ming's eyes were filled with undisguised longing, his desperate need for an answer almost overflowing from his eyes.

At that moment, the police chief's office remained silent. Only the two of them were there, frozen in time at this moment of reunion. And in that instant, the future quietly changed...