The giant beast's roasted meat allowed the creatures living in the bamboo forest to enjoy the delicious taste of protein and fat, but the good times didn't last long. The giant beast attracted more giant beasts, and in no time the original mountain of meat was completely devoured.

In the end, even the skeletal remains were dragged far away by the carnivorous monster, but this had no effect on the already well-fed humans and Matsuo bears.

"I never imagined that I would one day be eating monster barbecue. Is this really normal?" Haruki, who was bound by the rules of Earth, still had some misunderstandings about this world. He had tried to integrate into the atmosphere of this new environment, but the normality of this world was too different from what Haruki had imagined.

“You’ve already eaten your fill, so why worry about whether it’s normal or not? There are monsters that prey on monsters, and nature gives each creature a unique identity.” After eating her fill, A-Jiu sat down in the bamboo forest, letting a small Matsuo bear lie on her lap to groom its fur and enjoy the cool air together, while exchanging a few words with Yao-Hui.

"Didn't your original world also have monsters? Didn't you ever eat monster food?"

"No, that's not the case. Humans in our world don't worry about food. Monsters are mostly considered invaders and eliminated. Monster parts with useful value are recycled. However, research on monsters focuses more on energy than on their taste."

The different social statuses of humans in the two worlds lead to different understandings of monsters, and their perceptions are completely different. However, this does not prevent the two from sitting together in the shade and being honest with each other.

The Matsuo bears didn't understand human language, but they could sense the two people's friendliness. They let the little Matsuo bear stay there and move around the humans, while the big Matsuo bear ran off to do other things in the distance.

"Oh, you're here. Could you wait for me a little while before you go back? I'd like to follow the Matsuo bears to see where they store bamboo shoots. I'll finish my research as soon as possible."

Sean followed the Great Pine Bears' group, and as he passed by Haruki and A-Kyu, he made a request to his companions. Sean always tends to forget himself when it comes to things he cares about, but he always makes sure to let his companions know in advance.

"Is it to repair the places damaged by the Triangular Pigs?" "Sort of. Although we had a good meal this time, the Matsuo Bears still need to protect their long-term food supply. If the damaged burrows are not repaired in time, there is still a great risk." "Then I'll go with you, Sean, wait for me."

Haruki noticed the monsters' unusual behavior and confirmed it with Sean. The thought of learning new monster knowledge immediately energized Haruki, who was full of enthusiasm after finally having a good meal.

Ajiu didn't follow this time; she wanted to stay in a cool place and sleep with the little Matsuo bears. She started to become lazy like a monster.

Passing by the land ravaged by the giant beast, and seeing the sword bamboo with its roots destroyed, the Matsuo bear picked up the bamboo and stomped the soil again, personally starting to repair the land; entering the bamboo forest, they quickened their pace, leaving little time for reflection, as the Matsuo bears had to finish repairing the cave as soon as possible before sunset.

Upon entering the hill, the Matsuo bear pushed aside a boulder to open a passage, allowing the other Matsuo bears to enter and begin their work. The Matsuo bears appreciated the humans' previous assistance; though they didn't understand the reasons, they recognized their friendliness. Therefore, the Matsuo bears allowed these two outsiders into the warehouse and followed them throughout the journey.

Bamboo shoots were piled up in the huge cave. Although some of them were eaten by the giant beast because the wall had been hit and a hole was made in it, most of the bamboo shoots were still intact.

Upon entering the cave, Yaohui felt a cool breeze. If it weren't for the holes in the walls letting in light and ventilation, the temperature inside the cave would likely be even lower.

The Matsuo bears sprang into action, carrying bamboo shoots in their mouths and beginning to move out. The hole pierced by the giant beast was beyond their ability to repair, and the best way to protect their bamboo shoots was to move them to a new storage location. Haruki was captivated by the Matsuo bears' peculiar movements, finding it quite fascinating to watch them run and walk with their tails tucked between their legs.

Sean was more interested in the terrain. Although the Matsuo Bears had abandoned the area due to the destruction caused by the giant beasts, the environmental conditions preserved in the cave were still worth recording and studying. The humidity of the geology, the temperature of the cave, and the quality of ventilation were all things that humans could learn a lot from.

"Do you really enjoy studying monsters, Sean?" Haruki followed Sean after he walked away. He was puzzled to see Sean groping around on the walls and the ground. He had assumed Sean was there to see Matsuo Bear like him, but it seemed that Haruki had underestimated the situation.

"I guess so. After all, I live in an environment protected by monsters, so understanding them can help everyone." "You mean the Earth God in the town? What kind of monster is it?"

Haruki's words shifted Sean's thinking, causing him to stop his research and begin to seriously consider the question. "Strictly speaking, Tsuchimori isn't a monster in the true sense; it's more of a representation of the will of the mountains. However, a long, long time ago, humans mastered Tsuchimori's power and created monsters to protect everyone. You can consider Tsuchimori a monster, but it's not a living being; it's more like a familiar created by magic."

"I've never seen anything like it before, that humans can wield the power of monsters. So, does the Earth Manipulator pilot the Earth Manipulator to protect everyone, or is it like Zeta and me, fighting as a single entity?"

Based on Sean's description, Haruki thought of the special spacecraft independently developed by humans on Earth. If Tsuchimi was indeed similar to a special spacecraft, then Mitsuchi would likely be a pilot like himself. If Tsuchimi was similar to Ultraman, then Haruki, as the human host, would have many common topics with Mitsuchi.

"Legend has it that a hero from the past helped the humans here obtain the power of the earth, and later the hero left the humans and slowly explored until he fully developed the power of the earth. However, the earth has certain special requirements for the user, and ordinary people cannot control it."

As Sean spoke, he recalled his past. If he hadn't once wanted to become an Earth Master, he might have left this place and followed the class president with Ah Jiu. In that case, he might have mastered the Earth Blessing Magic even more.

"Humans gaining the power of nature's will... I feel like I've heard of such a thing somewhere before. I think there was an Ultraman who appeared in this way. Was it Ultraman Gaia or Ultraman Agul?"

Upon hearing about the power of the will of nature, Zeta immediately recalled the legends he had heard before: many Ultraman from outside the Land of Light have unknown origins, and Ultraman from different universes may have originated from the universe or from Earth.

“I’m not an Earth Mage, so I’m sorry I can’t answer your question, Haruki. But since you and Zeta are heroes from another world, I’ll find an opportunity to call the Earth Mage when we get back to our hometown. I’m sure he’ll be happy to see you and have a good chat with you.” “Os! I’ll leave it to you then, Sean.”

Haruki's enthusiasm ignited Sean's regretful emotions. Seeing how friendly the newcomer from another world, on whom everyone had placed their hopes, was, Sean understood why so many people held the hero in such high regard.

Possessing power strong enough to suppress behemoths, yet possessing a humble and peaceful heart, perhaps heroes are like Haruki and Zeta.

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