Chapter 21: Father God Dagon

Tiga watched silently for a while as two ferocious races above fiercely battled, while the two giants remained hidden deep within the ocean trench, detached from the conflict.

Tetsuya was no fool; he understood Shin-kaku’s intentions. Shin-kaku sought to use this war to capture all four Old Day Overlords in one fell swoop, and the best moment would be to act when both sides were nearly exhausted. It would be twice as effective with half the effort.

The war between the two races raged for some time before it finally began to wind down. Compared to the Ruin Flying Fish, the Deep Divers were more cunning and skilled in the art of war. With the A+ level Father God Dagon joining the fray, the entire battle became much clearer.

A massive hunting spear pierced through the last giant Ruin Flying Fish. Dagon even raised his arm, lifting the fish high. The tail flopped weakly, blood rippled through the water from the wound where the spear had struck.

“Wah!” Dagon swung his hunting spear, issuing a triumphant call to the many Deep Divers behind him. Instantly, they all raised their weapons and cheered in victory alongside their leader.

At that very moment, Tiga’s colossal form surged upwards from the ocean trench, brimming with powerful dark energy. His contemptuous gaze swept across the Deep Divers.

“Dagon… You’re celebrating a bit too soon, aren’t you?”

Dagon’s massive body froze, his eyes wary as he stared at Tiga, then shifted to Gilokas behind him. Quickly, his gaze returned to Tiga; the B-level Gilokas didn’t interest him in the least.

He was, after all, the leader of the Deep Diver race. Emperor Karafal had directly created ‘Father God’ Dagon and his consort ‘Mother God’ Hydra. After countless ages of propagation, the Deep Diver race grew stronger.

Thus, for this [Ranger] who carried Karafal’s hopes, Dagon was naturally well informed.

“Ranger… What is your purpose here? Do you intend to meddle in the conflict between Gatanjea and Queen Monella, as well as our war with the Ruin Flying Fish?”

Shin-kaku coldly glanced at Dagon, a mocking smile playing on his lips. Of course, this wasn’t conveyed through Tiga’s form.

“No interest in meddling in your disputes.”

“Then why are you here? What are you planning?”

Shin-kaku chuckled softly. Tiga’s domineering gaze swept over the Deep Diver race, his voice icy:

“I’m here to send the four Overlords—to their deaths!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Tiga’s body lunged forward, tearing through the water. His massive frame launched a flying kick across a vast distance, slamming hard into Dagon’s chest.

Caught off guard, Dagon was hurled a hundred meters away, even his hunting spear flying from his grasp.

Having landed a blow, Tiga was about to press his attack. Yet as Dagon was struck, countless Deep Divers began clamoring. Though small in stature, they swarmed toward Tiga, momentarily slowing his movements.

“Tetsuya, these are yours!”

Tetsuya glanced at the horde of Deep Divers and nodded helplessly. The battle between the two A+ giants was out of his league.

Meanwhile, Gilokas continued his chase of Deep Divers on the seafloor, while Tiga prepared to charge at Dagon again. Dagon, however, let out a strange roar, turning sharply with fierce eyes.

Boom! Powerful energy gathered in Dagon’s maw, then a swift stream of water shot out, faster than the eye could follow, like a streak of light, flashing toward Tiga’s shoulder.

Both of them possessed abilities nearly equal, creations of Emperor Karafal. Tiga did not intend to take the attack head-on; he twisted his body, and the torrent skimmed past his shoulder, crashing into the ocean trench.

A dull thud resounded, the trench wall shattered by the force of the water, rocks tumbling to the bottom.

By now, Tiga had closed in on Dagon, delivering a fierce roundhouse kick to Dagon’s body.

In the water, Tiga moved with remarkable agility, dodging Dagon’s counterattack, then chopping down hard on Dagon’s shoulders.

“Wah!” Dagon roared, turning away to withstand the blows, but suddenly raised a powerful arm and threw Tiga aside.

Dagon swam like a fish; his hands and feet bore webbing, granting him greater speed underwater. The fins on his arms stood upright, sharp as those of the Ruin Flying Fish. His legs whipped like a swimming fish, and he appeared before Tiga in a flash, his arm sweeping across Tiga’s chest. The sharp fins left a trail of black light across Tiga’s body.

“Ranger! If you have the courage, follow me!”

Dagon glanced at the Deep Divers, who were scattered across the seafloor, chased by Gilokas. With a cold snort, energy radiated from his hand, enveloping each Deep Diver.

He then shot off in a particular direction. To stay and fight Tiga here would be foolish. He still had his consort, ‘Mother God’ Hydra, and even Gatanjea. Alone, he couldn’t defeat Tiga, but with the other two?

Even if Gatanjea was held up by Queen Monella, the combination of Dagon and Hydra would be enough to rival an S-level entity.

“Hmph!” Shin-kaku watched Dagon leave with icy disdain. Tiga broke through the water and followed, leaving Shin-kaku’s words echoing in Tetsuya’s ears.

“These ones are yours—come find me once you’re done.”

Tetsuya froze for a moment, then smiled wryly as Tiga sped after Dagon.

In front of him, the Deep Divers’ eyes glowed bright red, their mouths issuing violent, strange roars.

Suddenly, blue light radiated from their bodies as Tetsuya watched in shock. The Deep Divers fused together into a massive creature.

This colossal being dwarfed Dagon, its form rising to match Gilokas in height—over fifty meters tall. It resembled an enormous crab, its two giant pincers waving, and a thick tail trailing behind.

Tetsuya recognized it, letting out a bitter smile.

This was a childhood acquaintance—Monster Leshoubas.

Also known as Raichoubas, it was a bit-part monster from “Ultraman Dyna,” appearing in episodes 25 “The Moving Fortress Cannot Surface (Part 1)” and “The Moving Fortress Cannot Surface (Part 2).” Its sturdy body and mismatched pincers were most notable, and it even inspired a model toy.

“Well, this is… getting more and more interesting!”