Chapter 9

Su Jing picked up the Golden Knight Ride Card that had fallen to the ground.

The power of Golden Knight is actually quite strong.

After all, he bears the title of Golden Knight.

He is the strongest among the three protagonists in the spin-off Kamen Rider Golden, Silver, and Copper Knight—his standard combat power rivals that of Kamen Rider Kouto and Kamen Rider Koto.

Moreover, he debuted in the movie already equipped with the Hyper Zecter, like a max-level character logging in.

Unfortunately, this one doesn't have the Hyper Zecter.

But if it did have the Hyper Zecter, it would be quite troublesome.

At that moment.

A voice from the system also reached Su Jing's ear.

【Congratulations, Host! You have Destroyed Kamen Rider Golden Knight and obtained the Zero-One Shining Hopper Ride Card!】

Zero-One Shining Hopper Ride Card?

That is a form equipped with combat functions designed to exploit its astonishing learning ability, capable of unleashing the battle potential of the wearer.

Su Jing had once considered developing this form.

But before he finished, his own body began to show problems.

Moreover, although this form can unleash potential, it simultaneously imposes extreme pressure on the body, so his condition at the time did not permit it.

But now that his physical condition has recovered, there is no longer any need to worry.

After stowing the card, Su Jing spoke coldly: "Iris, do you know about Lu Qingzhou's collaboration with the Worms?"

A holographic projection appeared, revealing blue-hued data light.

"The database contains no such records," Iris replied.

Her program was initially programmed with one paramount rule: an absolute mandate to never cease fighting Monsters! So Lu Qingzhou would not dare conduct operations openly before Iris.

Their illicit activities could only be carried out in secret.

Expected.

Then searching here is meaningless.

The Zero-One Driver has been stolen by someone.

The person who could silently take the Zero-One Driver from under Iris's surveillance system.

What was their purpose in specifically stealing the Zero-One Driver?

Was it out of concern for the title of the strongest? He certainly knows many people desire his Zero-One Driver.

Because while many use the Zero-One Driver, only he became the strongest!!

This has led to rumors that Su Jing's Zero-One Driver is special, the most perfect! But it also caused immense physical strain, robbing him of the ability to transform further.

But only Su Jing knows! Was it the Zero-One that was strong?

No—it was me pushing my limits to the maximum!!!

On the contrary, that Zero-One Driver nearly killed me!

In that case, Truth Technology is also to blame!

My original Driver definitely had problems!

They developed many Zero-One Drivers, yet only mine had issues—and they were deadly!

I'll have to visit Truth Technology someday and investigate.

So it seems I'm going to be extremely busy from now on.

I have to deal with the Knight Association—and Truth Technology too!

But right now, the primary issue to resolve is Yan Qingxue!

The trial in ten days!

I'd like to see what you're using to judge me, the World Destroyer! Kyoto.

Knight Association Headquarters.

Five years ago, there were multiple knight factions within the country.

But they were all weak, or closely tied to overseas organizations.

Later, the Knight Association was founded, and as the Zero-One title became the world's best-known, it gained fame.

Domestic knight factions, facing the rampaging Zero-One, had no choice but to submit and become part of the Knight Association.

The Kyoto Association was the first established—and it is the headquarters.

All high-ranking members of the Knight Association are here. That towering skyscraper stands glaringly at the city's center.

It makes no effort to conceal its location, nor does it fear attack.

Precisely because the Knight Association now wields immense power, no one dares provoke it, let alone attack it!

And now, atop the skyscraper.

The innermost zone where the seven Speakers reside.

Yan Qingxue's office area is large—extremely large.

As one of the seven who hold the highest authority in the Knight Association, and its primary founder, with Truth Technology standing firmly behind her as its major patron.

Her esteemed status goes without saying.

Even though she has never personally fought in battle, no one dares underestimate her.

All who come and go in this area are her direct subordinates.

Daily tasks are usually handled by these subordinate assistants.

Only when matters of importance arise does she handle them personally.

At this moment, she stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, watching the October winds of Kyoto sweep through, bringing a desolate scene.

Thump-thump!

At this moment, an anxious knocking sound suddenly came.

"Enter." Yan Qingxue spoke in a cold voice.

The door opened, and her direct assistant, a girl wearing a belted uniform and glasses, walked in holding a document.

"Speaker, something has happened in Jianghuai."

"Hmm?" Yan Qingxue's expression changed slightly; she sat back in her chair: "What happened?"

"You should see it yourself; it's hard to explain clearly in a short time." Assistant Shen Lingjing adjusted her glasses.

"Iris, play the material sent by the Jianghuai Association."

"Yes!"

A mechanical voice came from the blue light.

Immediately, the events occurring at the Jianghuai Association began to play before Yan Qingxue.

Except for the Clock Up part, because even surveillance cameras could not record such super-fast speed, everything else was recorded.

Yan Qingxue, who had a calm expression, after seeing Su Jing appear.

Those eyes, previously without any ripples, suddenly rippled.

"Su Jing..."

Then she witnessed Su Jing transforming into Decade, Su Jing riding Kabuto, using Clock Up, and so on!

Until the very end, the scene of Clock Over ending and Lu Qingzhou defeated, turning into a card.

"According to Iris's records and what that person said themselves."

"This pink Kamen Rider is called Decade, but Su Jing refers to himself as Decade."

"His ability is to use cards; he can use cards to transform himself into the form of Kabuto, and even use Clock Up, which only the Jianghuai Association possesses."

"Kamen Rider Kabuto; this Rider has only been briefly recorded in Iris's system and is currently listed as a failed product."

"I have investigated all Riders who use cards; this is the first time I have discovered such..."

"... the ability to transform oneself into the form of other Riders, and even use the abilities of other Riders."

Speaking of this, Shen Lingjing, who had always spoken in a single tone, took a deep breath, unable to hide a trace of excitement: "This is truly... too amazing!"

"Where on earth did that person get it?!"

"I really want to study it properly!"

Yan Qingxue was now frowning, staring intently at the projection: "Kamen Rider... Decade? Decade?"

"Heh!" She suddenly let out a cold laugh, picked up her coffee, and spoke slowly:

"He really dares to call himself that. Decade, Decade, the Emperor of Riders? He really dares to say that."

"But then again. As the former strongest, he has always been so proud; it's not particularly surprising."

"It's just that he seems not to understand yet; he is only the former strongest, and everything has already changed!"

"Whether it is people, or the ownership of the best title!"

(End of this chapter)