Kanda Jimbo-shin GOD, inside the cockpit located in its chest.

The spacious control room, which is a result of its super-gigantic size, also functions as the headquarters of the Operations and General Staff. This Kanda Jimbo-shin is not only a gigantic robot, but also a mobile fortress-type command center that can move and fight at the same time.

In the control room, about 10 hero staff members were constantly gathering and analyzing information in response to the rapidly changing war situation. Of course, since there is a lot of precision equipment, vibration control was applied everywhere, so that even if Kanda Jimbo-shin moved a little violently, one can hardly feel the shaking.

Seated at the chair-shaped main console placed at the rear center of the room was Director Kazami Masayuki, clad in a shiny gold hero suit.

「Ha ha ha. This power is overwhelming. As one would expect from something that bears the name of God(神) three times[i].」

As Kazami said, Kanda Jimbo-shin overwhelmed the Ark Dominion’s robot army.

「Damn you! That’s cowardly, goraaa! Get down here and fight!」

「General Bearion! We don’t really have the right to say that!」

The mysterious being robot army tried to cling to Kanda Jinbo-shin’s arms and legs, but were knocked away each time. On the other hand, Kanda Jinbo-shin, whose joints – a robot’s weak spot – were covered in thick armor, remained completely unharmed.

Being big does not just mean that there is a difference in size.

Just as the skin of an elephant or whale is thicker than that of a human, just as a large lion can run faster than a small rabbit. In all aspects of performance, Kanda Jimbo-shin GOD surpassed other existing giant robots.

「Useless, useless, useless, you guys. Although I’m surprised that you pulled out the stolen robots. In the end, you’re nothing more than a figment in the presence of God.」

Kanda Jimbo-shin held up its unbalanced, huge arms and rotated its hips in the motion of doing a double lariat. The large arm swung around as if crawling on the earth, and several robots caught in the process were sent flying off at once.

「Damn, human wave tactics won’t get us anywhere!」

「Kanda Jimbo-shin GOD, you see, was originally intended to battle against multiple giant mysterious beings. Jimbocho and Haneda Airport…… we learn from our defeats as well!」

It is truly a one-of-a-kind, great reversal secret weapon that combines the best of Hero Headquarters’ technology. The body of the Kanda Jimbo-shin seems to exude the regret and resentment of Hero Headquarters.

「Ah ha ha, don’t you think it’s satisfying, Samejima-kun? The mysterious being organization that shocked Tokyo is being defeated without being able to do anything.」

「Well done, Director Kazami.」

「You don’t look very happy. Don’t be uptight, Samejima-kun. You have to work with a smile on your face and have fun.」

「I will do my best.」

Asaka was doing some operations next to a grinning Kazami.

Thanks to Kanda Jinbo-shin, it was no exaggeration to say that the outcome had already been decided. However, she must fulfill her duties as the commander of Victor Rangers belonging to Headquarters.

「Kurenai-san, please come up to the cockpit.」

『……………………』

「……Kurenai-san? Can you hear me?」

『……………………』

However, no matter how much Asaka called out, there was no response from Retto.

On the other hand, outside, the giant robot army’s numbers was steadily reducing. Thanks to their hard work, the situation had more or less became a stalemate, but in a war of attrition, the Ark Dominion side, whose numbers were clearly dwindling, was at a distinct disadvantage.

Rintaro watched the battle situation on the monitor and called Tagaraak over the comm.

「As expected, this is an enemy that can’t be subdued by sheer numbers…… General Tagaraak, let’s get it started!」

「Umu…… is about time. Everyone, press the middle button on your controller, jaa!」

「「「「「Roger!!」」」」, ssu」

「Mumumu, which button is it!」

「It’s the one in the middle that looks like a shiitake mushroom, Leader Dragius!」

The mysterious beings controlling each of the giant robots pressed the button as if they had been waiting for this moment. With a satisfying electronic beep, the giant robots began to to scramble one after another.

One after the other, they piled up, and eventually all the machines became one big mountain.

In the control room of Kanda Jimbo-shin, the operators looked on suspiciously. Kazami, who was at the controls, couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows at the sight.

「What? You mysterious beings, what on earth are you planning to do?」

「Director, hostile reactions are decreasing! …This… could it be…!」

Gugugugugugugugu, guoooon! ! ! !

With a scorching motor sound, the huge pile of robots rose up.

Giant robots were held in place with sturdy joints. They folded over and embraced each other to create a single giant human form.

「Hostile Reaction!　There is only one left!」

「Impossible…… Did they…… “Combine”!?」

Kazami could not believe his eyes at the sight on the monitor; the usual smile had disappeared from his face. It was undoubtedly a gigantic, super-sized robot, rivalling Kanda Jinbo-shin.

In the main cockpit sat Tagaraak connected to countless cords, while two attendants, a butler and a maid, operated consoles beside her.

「Connection complete. Verify, system has no problem.」

「Damage check, within acceptable range. Getting ready to launch.」

「「DX Ultimate Tagarabatrion, starting operation」」

At the same time that Tagaraak’s eyes widened, DX Ultimate Tagarabatrion’s eyes emitted a big red light. Tagarabatrion raised both fists and struck a majestic pose.

「Usyasyasyasya!! This is my ultimate perfect form, ja!!!」

The Machinery army holds 10% of Japan’s GDP, and their strongest force, an “evil god,” had descended upon Jimbocho. Though it looked patched up and a little awkward, its grandeur was no less impressive than Kanda Jinbo-shin.

「We can do this, ssu! We can win with this, ssu!」

「Fuhahahaha! Of course, I’ll show you what a serious General Tagaraak is like, wai!」

「The wheels of darkness turn, the clowns dance on a false stage. Pull your strings, put on your shiny costumes, put on your wooden shoes, and let’s go. Ring the bell, lift the curtain, and let the light shine. Beauty is the only truth here and now.」

「Zazoma-sama said, “Please do not forget that our Strange Insects Army provided resources and manpower.”」

As can be seen from the messy installation of the controllers, the Tagarabatrion was almost a rush job. After all, it’s a massive fusion of over 20 robots in total, and over 100 machinery parts in total.

When it came to piecing together these various parts, with all sorts of different specifications and standards, there weren’t enough materials or manpower to gather them all in one night. That gap was filled by the strange insects army, which not only had a large amount of materials stored up, but also showed an uncannily good level of organization.

Don’t forget that not only the Strange Insects Army, but also the Hundred Beasts Legion and the Heinous Legion, were called upon as task forces. The DX Ultimate Tagarabatrion is truly a decisive weapon that represents the combined strength of the evil secret society, Ark Dominion.

「Well then, let me give you a special treat, kano! Tagarabatrion Punch!」

Muoooooooooooon!!!

Accompanied by the roaring sound of a motor, the arm pulled and released, with a massive mass equivalent to several giant robots. Together with a thunderous roar that split the earth, a massive fist with its hips firmly planted exploded into the golden body of Kanda Jinbo-shin GOD.

「Nuuuuuuuuuu!!!」

「Kanda Jinbo-shin GOD, minor damage! However, there is a small crack in part of the outer armor!」

「Honestly, I was surprised that the mysterious beings would perform such elaborate tricks.」

Not to be outdone, Kazami knocked down the control stick in response to Tagarabatreon’s heavy punch. This time, Kanda Jinbo-shin’s fist hit Tagarabatrion’s side.

「Gueh! I felt that…… Nou……!」

A fist thrusted into the body, causing some lines to short-circuit and spark. Unlike Kanda Jimbo-shin, Tagarabatrion, which is nothing more than a collection of giant robots, is not well armored.

But of course they were aware of that.

「Let’s have a damage exchange battle!」

「That’s what I want, The God of Justice will not fall.」

The 200-meter giants engaged in a fierce street-style punching contest. The fight was so fierce that seismometers detected tremors every time a fist is swung.

「It’s quite shaky, ssune.」

「Samecchi, do you want to take some motion sickness medicine?」

「It’s fine, ssu!」

In the cockpit of the robot hanging from the back of the Tagarabatrion, Samecchi and Rintaro were watching the battle unfold.

As one would expect, Tagaraak has her hands full controlling the entire body at this size, so detailed adjustments and operations were left to the individual operators. However, the shark machine placed on the back had nothing special to do.

「Hey, aniki.」

「What is it, Samecchi?」

「Fortunately we are on the back, ssu」

「……That’s right.」

Bearion stationed at the ends of the arms were in a miserable state. 　Even over the radio, one could hear the grunts of the beasts, such as “gaaah” and “guoegh”.

Every time a fist was swung, the impact must feel like a car accident.

Rather, Rintaro felt that it was intentional that all of the machines that the Hundred Beasts Legion boarded were strangely concentrated in the arms, but he decided to keep quiet.

「Muh, the legs are not moving properly, no. Hey, what’s going on over there, ja?」

「Please wait a moment, Tagaraak. Muu… this button is A, and this one is, hmm… why is X suddenly after B…?」

「O you who wait for the heavenly horse, take up the sword and become the heavenly horse yourself. Let your spirit go forward as it pleases. Then your horse will become lightning in the sky and land on the earth. If you are determined, your legs will run a thousand miles, and your sword will pierce even the gods.」

「Hohoho, is that so, Zazoma-sama? Today’s tea is shipped directly from the Assam region of India.」

The right and left legs were handled by Dragius and Zazoma, respectively.

Dragius could not understand a word of the operation manual, and Zazoma was enjoying a cup of tea in his elegant manner. There had been some mistakes in the personnel allocation it seems.

「I guess I’d better go and see what’s happening…」

「Aniki, going outside, ssuka? It’s dangerous, ssuyo!」

「I’m just going up to the waist, I’ll be right back.」

Even Rintaro was a little uncomfortable with the prospect of climbing at a height of 200 meters. However, if he hesitated now and Tagarabatrion was destroyed, it would be a disaster.

Among the Ark Dominion camp that made up Tagarabatrion, only Rintaro and Samecchi, who were riding together, were able to move now. Of course, Rintaro could not let anything happen to Samecchi.

「As they say, you can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs (a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem).」

Rintaro carefully wrapped the safety rope around his waist, then, with determination, opened the cockpit hatch.

「「Ah」」

Rintaro looked down and there was a man in a red hero suit clinging desperately.

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[i] 神田神保神(Kanda Jimbo-shin) has 3 神(God) in its name

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