Ultra: Dragon Sword Journey

Not long after Zhao Ming officially signed the document, Liang sent him a live inspection video of the Sperioh fighter, an improved version of the Alpha fighter.

Zhao Ming gazed at the red and silver fighter in the video, anticipation welling up in his heart. The fighter had two massive twin engines, one on top of the other, and its split-body structure gave it a unique appearance.

The new weapon system extends from both sides of the cockpit, forming a vertical symmetry with the engine behind it, giving people a sense of power and majesty.

This new fighter was specially developed to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Super Victory Team. After improvements, it is not only faster, but also has a significant improvement in finding and attacking enemies.

After watching the test video of the Speriow's performance, Zhao Ming completely lost interest. With its powerful maneuverability and destructive lasers on both sides of its front, it destroyed all the small aircraft used as targets.

In fact, this improved Sperioo fighter is not much stronger than the original Alpha. Apart from being slightly faster, Zhao Ming believes that this fighter does not have much use.

Especially for thick-skinned monsters, its attack would likely have little effect. Aside from the Phantom's new Mags Cannon and the Victory Condor's Tornado Thunder equipped with Spacium missiles, other weapons were essentially no more than a tickle to the monsters.

It is not as useful as the Texas Ray Cannon on the Feiyan II. At least it has proven that it can destroy the monster Gakuma that was causing trouble on Jiuliang Island with one shot.

"Is it as bad as you say? I think the improved Sperioo is pretty good!" Liang looked at Zhao Ming with dissatisfaction as he kept complaining after watching the test video.

"I think the Super Victory Team should just use a mix of Victory Condor and Flying Swallow II fighters. At least the Texas gun has a large caliber and can effectively kill monsters. Instead of just seeing a wisp of smoke like scraping, haha..."

Liang recalled the Super Victory Team's previous battles with monsters and said, "You're right. Different weapons have very different effects when facing different monsters." As long as it's a monster with thick skin and flesh, even a tornado and thunder can't hit it.

Zhao Ming said with a smile, "We'll have to keep adjusting our tactics and weapon combinations! By the way, I heard Captain Xibi asked you to support TPC's press conference for the Alpha-Sperior fighter jet."

"Wow, that's great! Liang is actually going to be on TV." Camilla opposite her deliberately joked with her chin supported by her right hand.

Liang nodded and said, "Yes, this afternoon, in the newly built building near the underground city."

"Do you want me to go with you? Some reporters are very annoying guys who like to stir up trouble. Can you handle it?" Zhao Ming whispered ambiguously in Liang's ear.

Liang's cheeks flushed slightly, and he gently slapped Zhao Ming's hand away, pretending to be calm and said, "Of course I can handle it. You don't need to accompany me."

Camilla chuckled on the side and teased, "Oh, Liang is so confident."

That afternoon, Kihiko, Asuka, and Ryo arrived at the press conference, neatly dressed in their team uniforms. The reception room was packed with invited reporters, flash cameras flashing non-stop. The reporters in attendance were buzzing with discussion, as this was a rare exclusive news release from TPC.

Looking at the crowd of reporters in the audience, Liang felt no real pressure. Under the large screen, a video of the Speriow fighter jet test footage was projected, and amidst the flashes of various media outlets, everyone at the scene raised their cameras, diligently recording and broadcasting Liang's explanation.

"Large-scale weapons that prioritize destructive power are limited in their use in urban combat. Therefore, they can't achieve very good results against the enemy. This fighter is designed to increase its hit rate, and the specially built Alpha will be a powerful weapon in urban combat."

Just after Liang finished his introduction, the atmosphere was quite harmonious, but suddenly, a male reporter wearing a white jacket and a blue shirt stood up. He looked to be in his thirties and interrupted Liang with a loud voice as he was about to continue his explanation.

"My name is Hazumi," he introduced himself, "and I have a few quick questions for the Super Victory Team."

Liang smiled and advised gently, "Please wait for the question session. We will arrange a special time for it later."

The reporter named Yu Sumei didn't seem to be willing to follow this rule. He bluntly asked, "Don't you think the Super Victory Team is simply pursuing becoming stronger?"

Liang still had a smile on his face, but his words were abruptly interrupted by Yusumei: "If you want to ask questions, please go to the back..."

Without giving him a chance to finish his words, Yusumei immediately posed a second question: "Rather than increasing combat effectiveness, shouldn't we first review the fundamental mechanism?"

Hasumi's eyes were sharp, and he had clearly seen through the Super Victory Team's current problems at a glance—they had completely degenerated into a mere combat unit. In their pursuit of power, they blindly pursued weapon development, forgetting the original purpose of the G Agency.

"Hey, you!" Asuka, who was impatient, was about to explode. According to the order, it should have been his current girlfriend, Kudo Natsumi, who asked the question, but Kihi Gosuke stopped Asuka and asked, "Are you Mr. Hasumi?"

"Yes."

"I've read your report, and it seems to contain extremely harsh criticism of us. I feel it's extremely unfair!"

"Is it unfair? I'm only reporting the facts. Compared to the Victory Corps, a non-military organization centered around scientists, the current Super Victory Corps, as a combat-ready armed force, has a strong militant tone. Is this your policy, Captain Xibi?"

"Mr. Hasumi, our goal is not war, but as humanity advances and challenges new and unknown territories, war may be unavoidable. This is a realistic problem."

"That's quite a statement, especially coming from you."

"Just as you are proud of being a journalist, we also have a firm belief in our work, that is, we believe in the future of mankind and justice!"

The verbal confrontation between the two was like a tit-for-tat confrontation. Their words revealed their respective beliefs in their professions and neither of them was willing to give in, causing the cameras of the many reporters present to quickly turn to face the two of them.

"Well said! It's not that we must create a professional combat organization, but times have changed. As humanity leaves its home planet and moves into new territories of the universe, powerful enemies attack us one after another!"

Zhao Ming, wearing a high-end TPC uniform, led the three members of Xincheng from the Black Storm team and slowly walked into the press conference venue to stand up for his subordinates.

Zhao Ming walked onto the stage and picked up the microphone, responding to Yu Xumei's questions: "First, let me answer your first question. Why is the current Super Victory Team different from the past Victory Team?"

Shinjo, dressed in a neat black and blue uniform, spoke in a resounding voice, "Before Captain Iruma Megumi led Agency G to establish the Victory Team, incidents involving monsters and aliens on Earth weren't as frequent as they are today. It's the times and circumstances that have changed us, not us having to choose to strengthen our armaments!"

"That's former Victory Team player Tetsuo Shinjo!" someone suddenly shouted in the crowd.

"Yes, that's him!" another person echoed.

"It seems that he has never appeared in front of the media in this uniform!" someone else exclaimed.

For a moment, there was a heated discussion among the crowd. People were very surprised by the appearance of this former Victory Team player, after all, he had not appeared in the public eye for a long time.

As everyone was discussing this, Yusume suddenly raised her voice and asked, "Even if the environment changes, is it necessary to use such powerful weapons? Wouldn't excessive force lead to more crises?"

His question attracted everyone's attention, and people turned their eyes to Zhao Ming, waiting for his answer.

Zhao Ming looked at Yuxumei with a firm gaze. "We are armed to protect. When facing enemies powerful enough to destroy humanity, we will be slaughtered without sufficient strength. We have always been committed to resolving issues peacefully. Only when necessary will force be used as a last resort."

His words were so powerful that people couldn't help but think.

"We too would like to be able to put our weapons aside and retire, but unfortunately, the enemies that appear now are getting stronger each time. Mr. Hasumi, the reason you're still alive and standing here questioning the purpose of TPC's enhanced armaments is because...

It is precisely because we have enough strength to deal with those threats. In corners that you cannot see at all, there are people desperately fighting against powerful monsters and aliens. "

"Dear reporters, please remember one thing at today's press conference: There has never been a peaceful era in this world. It's just that someone is carrying the burden for you in the darkness!"

After finishing his last words, Zhao Ming led the Super Victory Team and the Black Storm Team in saluting the crowd. As everyone on the field applauded after hearing his words, the applause continued for a long time, and the atmosphere on the scene reached a climax.

Yuxumei was also touched by these words. She lowered her head slightly and clutched the pendant on her chest, feeling lost. Liang looked at Zhao Ming, his eyes full of admiration and love...