What kind of colleague is even more formidable than the police?

"Can I also transform?"

Holding the Evoltruster in his hand, Himeya Jun raised it and gripped the hilt.

The moment he grasped the hilt, a feeling welled up inside him—he knew he could draw the Evoltruster.

After a brief moment of hesitation, however, he decided against it. Turning his head to look back at Mizorogi in the distance, he intended to return the Evoltruster.

Thump—thump—thump—

A heartbeat-like rhythm resonated, and at that instant, light flickered on and off along the scabbard of the Evoltruster, flashing a warning.

This development made Himeya Jun look down, and immediately, a series of vivid images flashed before his eyes.

On a secluded mountain highway, a rat-like monster lurked, crouching behind the rocks at the roadside as if lying in wait for prey.

"A Beast?!" Himeya Jun involuntarily shook his head, his gaze darting back to the Evoltruster in his hand.

How did he possess such an ability? Why could he suddenly perceive a place so far away?

His expression shifted drastically the next second. In his perception, a grey private car was currently approaching the Beast from far down the highway.

"Stop! Don't go over there!"

Panic washed over Himeya Jun's face, the words slipping out of his mouth instinctively, yet his voice could not reach them.

Within the perceived imagery, three people sat inside the private car—clearly a family of three.

At the same time.

An alarm blared in the TLT Command Room.

"Primate Beast vibration wave detected!" Saida Riko placed her phone aside and swiftly shifted into work mode to report the situation.

Just moments ago, she had been slacking off a bit, telling her family that her work was going well and reminding them to drive safely on their way to the scenic spot.

In truth, after graduating from university, Saida Riko had originally planned to become an illustrator.

However, after being invited by Wakura to join the team and learning of the existence of Beasts, she had changed her goals.

If she could quietly protect the world, Saida Riko felt that would be even better. It was just that she couldn't tell her family about her job.

As for her aspiration to draw, she could still pursue it during her free time when things were quiet.

Aside from not being allowed to speak about the confidential matters here, the Next Team was actually quite free.

Moreover, communications officers weren't overworked since they didn't need to head to the front lines, and the equipment designed by Kirasawa Yuto automatically monitored the locations of Beasts.

At this moment, Kirasawa Yuto had already accepted the reality that he was destined to be overworked, and was putting on his gear alongside Senju Rei and the others.

He only hoped that Senju Rei wouldn't pick up any 'bad habits' and would remain the enthusiastic youth he had always been.

Regarding Senju Rei's genetic issue, Qiao Zhe had already imparted the Ripple technique to him.

Since Mizorogi and Himeya Jun were not present, the deployment force this time consisted of a five-member squad.

Takatsuki was paired with Shiori as usual, though this time Shiori took the driver's seat.

The exterior of the subterranean base shifted like a transformer; the mountainside section slid outward to both sides, and three fighter jets soared out of the base, immediately activating their optical camouflage and vanishing from sight.

The scene perceived by Himeya Jun was simultaneously perceived by Qiao Zhe himself.

The three people in that private car prompted him to look toward Saida Riko: "Riko, your family is going to pass right through this mission area."

"Huh?" Saida Riko froze upon hearing this, her expression turning anxious as it dawned on her: "How can it be such a coincidence?!"

"Call them and confirm." Qiao Zhe cut straight to the point without unnecessary chatter.

Seeing his certain expression, Saida Riko panicked instantly, hurriedly grabbing her phone to contact her younger brother.

Elsewhere.

Saida Masaru was driving the car, completely unaware of the danger looming ahead: "Come to think of it, what kind of job does Riko actually do? She still hasn't made it clear to me."

In the passenger seat, Saida Noriko speculated upon hearing her husband's words: "She just graduated from university, so she probably wants to make a career for herself. You shouldn't worry about her so much."

"I know." Saida Masaru didn't intend to restrict his daughter; he was simply a bit worried inside: "What's her work environment like? Will she be harassed by her superiors? That's what I'm worried about."

"Especially some punks with dyed hair—it's unsafe for a young girl."

With their daughter possessing sweet features, this was a worry shared by nearly every traditional father.

Sitting in the back, Saida Takashi held up his phone and said, "Don't worry about Sister. She has several impressive colleagues, and she said they're all good people."

Saida Noriko turned her head to glance at the chat history on the screen, a puzzled look on her face.

What kind of job was this, where colleagues could be even more formidable than police officers?

Saida Riko hadn't gone into specifics, simply using that as a brief analogy.

Right at that moment, the phone in Saida Takashi's hand rang.

"It's Sister's call." Noticing the caller ID on the screen, Saida Takashi wanted his father to listen in as well, so he pressed answer and turned on the speakerphone.

Yet at that exact moment, a dark shadow leaped out from ahead!

"What is that?!"

As Saida Masaru let out a startled cry, he instinctively slammed on the brakes and jerked the steering wheel hard.

Bang!

The roof caved in under the impact of a heavy blow, and the car skidded against the guardrail before coming to a halt.

Saida Noriko's expression was fraught with tension, her eyes filled with terror as she looked at her husband: "Did, did we just hit someone?!"

"I, I don't know." Saida Masaru's hands trembled on the steering wheel, cold sweat constantly beading on his forehead.

In the back seat, Saida Takashi was completely stunned by the shock, sitting frozen there with the phone in his hand.

Because the speakerphone was on, the commotion here was naturally transmitted through the phone directly to Saida Riko's ears.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she shouted anxiously with a pale face: "Hello! Takashi! What's wrong with you guys?! Answer me!"

The audio from the flip phone was quite loud, snapping Saida Takashi back to his senses.

"Sis, we think we hit someone!"

Just as those words left his mouth, a ferocious, rat-like head suddenly appeared against the windshield in front of them!

The Beast Nosferu!

A kangaroo-like Beast capable of freely altering its size, equipped with razor-sharp claws capable of piercing an Ultramen's skin in a single strike.

In particular, its two long incisors protected the regenerative cells hidden within its mouth.

As long as those cells were not destroyed, no matter how many times Nosferu was killed, it would inevitably regenerate and revive.

"A monster! It's a monster!" Saida Masaru turned pale with fright, letting out an involuntary scream of terror!

His words made Saida Riko instantly realize what was happening: "Run! Hurry up and run for your lives!"

Panic was etched across Saida Riko's face, and she was currently as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Seeing this, Qiao Zhe reached out and took the phone from her hand, realizing the speakerphone was still active on the other end: "Shift into reverse immediately! Step on the gas!"

A sharp crack echoed from the phone.

Nosferu's two incisors abruptly pierced straight through the car's windshield!

At that moment, a stern reprimand came through the phone: "What is the driver waiting for! Do as I say!"

The command jolted Saida Masaru out of his stupor. Perhaps spurred by the stern authority in Qiao Zhe's voice, he instinctively obeyed.

Fumblingly shifting gears, he slammed his foot down on the accelerator just as Nosferu's claws were about to slash down across the glass!