Summoned from another world, the hero is Ultraman Zeta.

On their way home in the evening, Haruki and the others arrived before sunset. They went to the branch of the Magicians' Guild, reported in, and briefly explained the recent situation. Haruki and A-Kyu now had a place to stay for the night.

Pushing open the door, Yao Hui didn't care about the interior decor; he quickly ran to the bed and sprawled out on it, completely relaxing and oblivious to the noise outside, focusing solely on appreciating the human civilization he was living in. "Having a bed is wonderful!"

Yugisu was placed on the table by the window by Haruki, and Zeta, who wasn't sleepy at all, began to admire the scenery outside. The houses built of wood and stone weren't tall, and the streets where pedestrians walked were bright and spacious. There weren't many outdoor lights, but the people here didn't seem to have any intention of enjoying the nightlife.

"Why did the lively scene I saw on the mountaintop disappear at night? Are the people in the town worried about nocturnal monsters?" Zeta looked out the window at the dimly lit town and felt a little uncomfortable. Back on Earth, even at night the ground was brightly lit. It was rare to see a densely populated area like this with dim lighting.

Uniformed personnel carrying short sticks and lanterns patrolled the streets, while magicians atop distant towers lit small fires to illuminate the hillsides, using the light to convey the peace of the place to the guardians.

"Hey, Haruki, a monster has appeared! Isn't that the Tsuchimori that A-Kyu and Sean were talking about?" "What? Tsuchimori appeared? Where? Where?"

Upon hearing that a monster had appeared, Haruki immediately became excited, completely losing his previous laziness. Moreover, since it was a guardian monster, there was no need to worry about any potential dangers, and Haruki could observe the monster with peace of mind.

The firelight could only illuminate the upper half of the monster in the distance, but fortunately the surrounding buildings were not tall, allowing Haruki and Zeta, who were on the second floor, to see it clearly.

Its cyan body is composed of blocks, and the runes on its circular torso emit light. The square shoulders are imprinted with characters of unknown origin. Its fists, which are reinforced by rings, relax and wave in response. The square on its head emits a yellow light, forming rectangular and irregular rectangular eyes.

The monster's physical features were quite peculiar, but what intrigued Haruki and Zeta even more was the unusual armor on its chest, with a blue light emanating from the center of the armor that Zeta recognized very well. "Sean mentioned that the Light Stone was used on Tsuchimori, is that blue light coming from the Light Stone, Haruki?"

"It seems so. The armor on the monsters must also be a product of the Light Stone's enhancement. However, I am a little curious as to why the Light Stone, which has been modified by Ultra's power, can be used by the monsters here. How many secrets does the Light Stone still hold that we don't know?"

Haruki wasn't in a hurry to retrieve the Light Stone after discovering its whereabouts. Neither he nor Zeta cared about lending out their power. Moreover, the Light Stone was being used by a monster that protects humanity, rather than falling into the hands of those ferocious monsters, which could even be considered quite fortunate.

"The class president said before that the Light Stone is the source of power for the hero's partner. If Tsuchimori or Tsuchimori can use the Light Stone, does that mean they are our partners?" Zeta started to look forward to it. If Tsuchimori really is like a special space machine, then Zeta's battles in the future will definitely be easier and more interesting.

"It's hard to say. If Tsuchimori is to protect the humans on this land, then it can't travel with us. If the Light Stone really chooses Tsuchimori, it might cause it some trouble in making a choice."

Haruki wasn't as optimistic as Zeta. As special ability users, Earth Guardians and Earth Masters naturally had responsibilities to bear. The sudden appearance of the Light Stone probably wouldn't help them and might even add unnecessary burdens to them.

"It seems I'll have to ask A-Jiu properly tomorrow. What kind of power does the Light Stone possess, and what does it actually mean?" Haruki was mentally prepared and confident that he could handle all the unknown possibilities ahead.

The next day, Yaohui met Ajiu in the detention cell in the basement.

"Waaah! Help me, Haruki! They've locked me up here all night! I'm so innocent!" A-Jiu cried out to Haruki outside the detention cell, her hair disheveled and looking very aggrieved. However, Haruki knew that A-Jiu had just woken up after seeing the even more messy bed behind her.

"What on earth is going on? What did Ajiu do to be locked up here? And she even brought bedding and seemed to sleep soundly last night." Yaohui was completely baffled. Yesterday, he considered several possible answers from Ajiu, but he never expected this one.

Left with no other option, he turned to Sean, a fellow traveler, for help. As a local, Sean was sure to know the truth of the matter better than Yao Hui.

"Well... this situation is mainly because Ajiu hasn't changed her old habits. She couldn't control her mouth and said some subjective and arbitrary things, so the people from the Mage Guild were locked in the basement to reflect on their actions." Sean also looked embarrassed. He really couldn't stand Ajiu suddenly having a problem at this time, especially since she was saying things that were directed at the Earth Masters.

"That idiot never learns. Just because he's cute doesn't mean he can do whatever he wants." Sean could only grumble inwardly, unable to get Ah Jiu out of the house.

"What on earth did you say, A-Jiu? You've only been here for less than a day!" "I just told the truth! I didn't do anything wrong! I am the guide of the hero, the partner of justice!"

Ajiu, still full of resentment while locked in the detention cell, was even more determined to complain about the injustice when she saw Yaohui. She told the two people outside through the bars what had happened the night before.

Upon arriving at the Mage Guild branch, A-Jiu immediately inquired about the whereabouts of the Light Stone. Guild members explained that the Light Stone was discovered by the Earth Mage, who was a hero chosen by legend. Therefore, the Light Stone was currently in the possession of the Earth Mage and was being used to protect his territory.

"They lied from the very beginning. Wasn't it you, Sean, who first discovered the Light Stone? Why should they claim credit for it? That's not fair! And they selfishly took the Light Stone from the hero's partner for themselves. They want to impersonate the hero! They want to use the hero's name to seek personal gain!"

Ah Jiu's words were impassioned and indignant. Being trapped in a small space did not affect her in the slightest. Her emotional speech did indeed match Sean's subjective assumptions. However, Yao Hui did not sense any hypocrisy in Ah Jiu's words. On the contrary, after learning that Ah Jiu was standing up for Sean, he admired her somewhat.

A-Jiu was dissatisfied and wanted to argue with the minister. He said that the magic book was in his hands and he knew better than anyone who the Light Stone belonged to. Even if the Light Stone had not yet been chosen for a suitable person, it should be kept by the real hero Haruki and Zeta, instead of being used as a tool to fake a glorious reputation.

"This is not protection at all. Winning by deceiving everyone is not honorable at all! How dare the Earthwalker take the Hero's things without permission? Just because he helped everyone, does that mean he can do immoral things? I will personally confront the Minister, to tell the world the Hero's innocence, and to let the light of truth shine upon the surface of the earth!"

Then A-Jiu was locked in the basement, suddenly detained on her way to see the minister. A-Jiu raised her hand and delivered a passionate speech, her righteous indignation adding sharpness to her round face. Unfortunately, such a dashing expression could only be displayed to the bars in the end, and her raised hand could only wave in the gap of the detention cell.

"So that's how it is. Ah Jiu was ultimately found guilty of making inappropriate remarks, disrupting public order, and other disciplinary violations. He is currently detained here, and his punishment will be determined separately."

Unlike Ajiu, Sean didn't express his emotions fully. He simply stated the outcome of the incident in a calm manner. As a local, he wasn't surprised by the result. On the contrary, he felt that the guild had been quite polite to Ajiu.

“This isn’t right. If A-Jiu is locked up in the detention cell and his freedom is restricted, how are we supposed to find the real owner of the Light Stone? Doesn’t the minister here care about the consequences? A-Jiu is the person handpicked by the class president.” “Well, compared to A-Jiu, the minister has someone else he cares about more.”

Sean paused, then gestured for Haruki to come closer so he could whisper to him what he didn't know: "The Earth Master is the Minister's son."