Chapter 53 - Initial Mission Accomplished, First Final Form Card!
【KamenRide! Decade!】
A flash of light.
Qing Mu quickly transformed into Kamen Rider Decade.
As a competent Kamen Rider, transformation had to be swift, and the posture had to be cool. Any delay in the transformation could be fatal if an enemy attacked during the process. Qing Mu understood this well, so when it was time to transform, he never hesitated and transformed into a Kamen Rider at the fastest possible speed.
“Yes! Transform!”
Lin Qianqian, a bit late to the party, also pulled out her Rushing Cheetah Progrisekey to transform.
【Progrise!】
【Speedy! Rounder! Rushing! Cheetah!】
【Try! to! outrun! this! demon! to! get! left! in! the! dust!】
A burst of orange light filled the car.
Lin Qianqian transformed into Kamen Rider Zero-One, Rushing Cheetah form.
Surprisingly, Gu Yu, a scientist, also brought out his own Rider Drive and transformation gear to become a Kamen Rider.
【Spider!】
【Deal!】
【Decide! up! Deep! Drop! Danger! KamenRider! Demons!】
Gu Yu used the Demons Driver with the VISTAMP of the Spider Vistamp, allowing him to transform into Kamen Rider Demons in the Spider Gene form.
From the name of this form, it was clear that it endowed him with various abilities resembling those of a spider. He could produce extremely resilient spider silk, use it for agile maneuvering, or weave it into webs to restrict the movement of enemies. Due to the inherent toxicity of spiders, this form also provided strong resistance to poisons, making him nearly immune to most toxins.
Qing Mu looked at Gu Yu using the Demons Driver to transform and curiously asked, “Professor Gu, aren’t you a scientist? Can you also transform into a Kamen Rider and fight?”
Gu Yu replied matter-of-factly, “Who told you that scientists can’t engage in combat on the battlefield? In order to gather the necessary combat data, I often go to the front lines and fight alongside others. It’s nothing unusual; many people know about it.”
“Well… it does make sense,” Qing Mu conceded. Gu Yu’s explanation was quite reasonable, leaving no room for rebuttal.
As is well known, in the world of Kamen Riders, scientists often fell into two extremes.
Either they have absolutely no combat capabilities and are solely focused on developing equipment, like Kosei Kanzaki in Fourze, the prodigious girl Misa Suzumiya who developed the G3 system in Agito, the beautiful physicist Renna Sazegami in OOO, or they are exceptional fighters, with combat abilities that can easily surpass everyone else. Notable examples include Dan Kuroto from Ex-Aid, the brilliant physicist Kiryu Sento, scientific genius Ryoma Sengoku, and George Karizaki.
Clearly, Gu Yu belonged to the second category, the kind of Rider who could fight exceptionally well. His combat abilities might even surpass those of semi-skilled combatants like Lin Qianqian.
Wan Sheng was the slowest to transform. He had to shift the car into park, release the handbrake, undo his seatbelt, turn off the ignition, and then input the transformation code on his FaizPhone, which was 555.
【Stand! By!】
【Complete!】
A burst of photon blood red light filled the car.
The four of them completed their transformations.
They opened the car doors and stepped out. Four Kamen Riders emerged from the black business car.
In that moment, it felt like a masked gang was making its move.
Wan Sheng cautioned the group, “Be careful. Adult Worms can accelerate, moving at speeds nearly impossible to discern with the naked eye. They’re tough opponents.”
As one of the few Kamen Riders at the Yancheng Defense Base who could keep up with and counteract Worms’ accelerated movements, Wan Sheng was an expert in dealing with them. He had a good understanding of the characteristics of various Worms.
The three adult Worms before them were all Spider Worms, differing only in color – red, yellow, and white.
Facing four Kamen Riders, the Worms had not yet realized the gravity of the situation. The red Spider Worm pointed at Qing Mu and shouted, “Hand over that person! We can spare the rest of you! Otherwise, you’ll all perish tonight!”
Upon hearing that they were after him, Qing Mu couldn’t help but wonder if they were seriously ill. “Are you here for me? Are you sure about that? Did I offend you somehow?”
The red Spider Worm continued, “You killed our comrade! We will avenge him! We won’t spare you!”
Qing Mu remained remarkably composed, even facing three adult Spider Worms simultaneously. He was relaxed, even without the assistance of his three comrades.
After all, they were just Spider Worms – nothing more than novices.
“You humans are so arrogant, and there are only four of you!” The red Spider Worm’s tone was exceptionally angry, clearly feeling that Qing Mu had underestimated their strength.
Qing Mu quickly scanned the eight Worms before him and formulated a plan. He spoke up, “Alright, three of you take on the adult Worms, and I’ll deal with the five larvae. Any objections?”
Lin Qianqian was the first to protest, “Qing Mu, I can’t keep up with the speed of the adult Worms, and facing them will only result in me getting beaten up. Can we switch roles? I’ll handle the five larvae, and you can help me with one of the adult Worms.”
In serious situations, Lin Qianqian was quite self-aware and knew her own limitations. If she were to face adult Worms, it would be a futile effort.
“I don’t think I can handle it either. While I’m agile, I’m not effective against adult Worms. I’m better suited to deal with the larvae,” Gu Yu admitted.
He knew his strengths and weaknesses, and facing adult Worms was not his forte.
“You don’t need to defeat them; just hold them off for two seconds for me. I need those five larvae. Stop complaining and let’s go!”
Qing Mu’s mind was solely focused on completing the initial mission. He paid no heed to the protests from Lin Qianqian and Gu Yu.
His initial mission was to eliminate thirty monsters, regardless of their type or strength. As long as they were monsters, it counted. And Qing Mu was just five kills short of completing the initial mission.
The five larvae Worms before him were practically gifts sent to help him complete the mission. Qing Mu had no intention of letting others take these kills away from him.
As long as he vanquished these five larvae Worms, he would unlock a Rider’s final form card. The temptation was too great for him to resist.
“While I don’t understand why you’re so fixated on these five larvae, I’ll help you as you requested! I’ll activate Accel Form and do my best to hold off those three Spider Worms. The rest is up to you, Qing Mu!”
Wan Sheng removed the Faiz Axel emblem and placed it onto the FaizPhone, upgrading to Kamen Rider Faiz Accel Form.
His Accel Form, with its all-black appearance, blended perfectly with the night, exuding an air of mystery.
【Start! Up!】
He accelerated into action, leading the charge and heading straight for the Worms.
Seeing that Qing Mu and the others were determined not to give up, the Worms retaliated and attacked.
“Swish! Swish! Swish!”
The three Spider Worms transformed into streaks of different-colored light and darted toward them at incredible speeds.
Wan Sheng single-handedly held back the three Worms.
Lin Qianqian and Gu Yu had initially wanted to participate in Wan Sheng’s battle against the three adult Worms. However, the speed at which the fight unfolded was so fast that they couldn’t even follow the action, let alone intervene. Since Qing Mu had instructed them not to engage the five larvae Worms, they were left as spectators, watching in awe.
The five larvae Worms, unable to accelerate like the adults, couldn’t join the ongoing battle, so they rushed towards Qing Mu instead.
Qing Mu retrieved the Faiz Rider Card and inserted it into the Decade Driver.
【Complete!】
After a burst of transformation effects identical to Wan Sheng’s, Qing Mu became Kamen Rider Faiz.
Next, he inserted the Faiz Accel Form card into the Decade Driver.
【FormRide! Faiz! Axel!】
Qing Mu had been using the Faiz Accel Form card frequently lately, so it felt very natural to him. Once upgraded to Accel Form, Qing Mu immediately pressed the Faiz Axel’s button, activating the acceleration mode.
【Start! Up!】
With acceleration initiated, Qing Mu’s speed surpassed even Wan Sheng, the authentic Kamen Rider Faiz. Wan Sheng, who was currently fighting the Worms, was astounded.
“Not only can you use Kamen Rider Faiz’s power, but you can also use Kamen Rider Faiz’s Accel Form? This is absurd!”
Stealing someone’s identity was one thing, but copying it so perfectly was on another level. Wan Sheng was at a loss for words. His own most potent ability was Accel Form, and Qing Mu had replicated it flawlessly.
Qing Mu’s use of Accel Form in front of its legitimate user was the pinnacle of trolling.
Wan Sheng’s momentary distraction left him vulnerable, and the three Spider Worms unleashed a torrent of attacks on him. He had been struggling to hold them back, to begin with, and was no match for them. Now, he was overwhelmed, subjected to a beating from all three Spider Worms simultaneously.
It was a dire situation for Wan Sheng.
However, Qing Mu didn’t have the luxury to concern himself with Wan Sheng’s plight. His focus was on the five larvae Worms. He knew that defeating these five Worms would earn him a final form card.
Time was of the essence, so Qing Mu wasted no time and used Kamen Rider Faiz’s finishing move, the Deep Crimson Drill.
【Final! AttackRide! F-F-F-Faiz!】
Five red conical energy drills locked onto each of the five larvae Worms.
Qing Mu leaped into action, swiftly kicking towards the five larvae Worms. In the real world, Lin Qianqian and Gu Yu saw Qing Mu transform into a flash of red light, quickly passing through the five larvae Worms before coming to a halt. The entire process took less than a second.
“Boom!”
The five larvae Worms, mere grunts in terms of power, couldn’t withstand the might of the Deep Crimson Drill. They immediately exploded into fiery fragments, illuminating the night and dispelling the darkness.
【Initial mission progress, 30/30.】
【Initial mission completed.】
【Reward: One random Kamen Rider final form card.】
As this message resounded in Qing Mu’s mind, he repeatedly chanted, “Grand Zi-O, Muteki Gamer, Kuroto Dan, Xross Saber, Black Hole Evolto…”
He prayed fervently for a final form card that wouldn’t disappoint him, unlike those with basic attributes like Faiz Blaster Form, Night Survive Form, Dragon Knight Survive Form, Fourze Cosmic Form, or Oma Zi-O’s power.
In response to Qing Mu’s prayers, a golden energy radiated from the center of the Decade Driver’s midsection, forming a card-like shape. Qing Mu reached out and held the card in his hand. The card’s golden glow gradually faded, revealing its true identity.
Flowing locks of hair, golden skin, and multicolored eyes. It was unmistakably Kamen Rider Ex-Aid’s final form, Muteki Gamer Form.
“This is fantastic! It’s the Ex-Aid Muteki Gamer Form card! What a huge win! I’m not disappointed at all!”
Qing Mu was so excited that he almost started jumping for joy. Among all the final form cards he could have received, Muteki Gamer was definitely in his top three choices.
Whether you considered its lore, special abilities, or base attributes, Muteki Gamer was an extraordinary form. Its name literally meant “Invincible Gamer,” and it lived up to that reputation. Muteki Gamer could not only withstand all attacks but was also immune to any form of control other than immobilization. Even time manipulation abilities, like time-stopping, had no effect on Muteki Gamer. This form was specifically designed to counter Kuroto Dan’s time manipulation powers.
In addition to its immunity, Muteki Gamer possessed outstanding base attributes. Among all Kamen Riders, its basic stats were second only to the Over Quartzer’s Ohma Zi-O, and when it glowed, its attributes surpassed even those of Ohma Zi-O.
If Qing Mu were to take things seriously, defeating the larvae Worms would be as simple as taking down grunts, as easy as playing a hack-and-slash game. Muteki Gamer Form’s power was not limited to a specific aspect; it excelled in all areas without any weaknesses.
The only way to defeat Muteki Gamer Form was to prevent the person possessing it from activating the form. For example, in the side story, Kuroto Dan’s Snake Sickle, Dan directly defeated Emu Hojo while Emu was still in his human state, ensuring that Emu didn’t even have the chance to activate Muteki Gamer Form.
However, Qing Mu was suddenly pulled back to reality by the sound of an attack.
Wan Sheng had reached his limits, enduring the constant barrage from the three spider Worms. His body was on the verge of breaking down. Holding out against such attacks for so long was already quite impressive, and it was clear that Wan Sheng was struggling.