Am I a Kamen Rider or the real young master who was switched at birth?

When I came out of the administration building, the afternoon sun had already tinged the area with a faint orange-yellow hue.

The shadows of the plane trees stretched long and slanted, and the faint sounds of physical training commands could be heard from the direction of the playground. In the distance, the dome of the auditorium reflected a soft, silvery-gray luster under the sunlight.

Everything seemed as calm as usual, but as Ye Yang walked among the three Lin sisters, his mind was filled with words like "Abyss Beast," "Seal," and "Zeroing Organization." They were like pebbles thrown into a pond at the same time, creating overlapping ripples on the surface of the water.

Lin Yumin walked briskly at the front, turning her head slightly as she spoke to Ye Yang in the tone of someone giving a concluding speech at a meeting:

"The information we have about the Abyss Beast is too fragmented. Second Sister heard rumors on campus, and Mr. Haidong brought information from the organization, but none of this can be directly used as evidence."

"The legends may be embellished, and the information may be a mixture of truth and falsehood. The only person who can clearly explain the sealing is the principal. This secret must have been passed down from generation to generation, and Principal Chen must know the truth."

Ye Yang followed behind, the magenta camera swaying gently in front of his chest as he walked.

He nodded, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the camera casing.

"Yes. Moreover, Hai Dong said that the organization already knows that the crystal core is fake, so their next move will definitely be faster. If I were in the organization, the first thing I would do after discovering the fake crystal core is to accelerate the execution of the original plan. We need to figure out the exact location of the seal and how to break it before they do, at least to know where they intend to start."

When everyone arrived at the principal's office, the corridor was so quiet that only the faint sound of whistles from the training field in the distance could be heard.

A tiny metal sign hung on the door, with the words "Out" written in black.

Lin Yumin frowned, reached out and grasped the doorknob, turning it once; the door was locked.

She took out her phone and dialed the principal's number, but all she heard was the standard "phone is off" tone.

She hung up the phone, stared at the "Call disconnected" message on her screen for a few seconds, then looked up and said with a hint of helplessness:

"He's not here. I've known Principal Chen for so many years, and he's never left his office for more than an hour during lunchtime on a weekday. Today, he left without even saying goodbye, which is very unusual. I sent him a message, and he said he had to go out and told me to talk to him tomorrow."

Lin Xingran jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and shouted in a tone that said, "Are you kidding me?"

"Tomorrow? If the organization breaks the seal on the Abyss Beast tonight, there won't be a tomorrow! The organization won't wait for the principal to come back before they make their move! They'd rather the principal be away from school! Isn't this old principal usually quite reliable? How come he messes up at this crucial moment!"

She paced back and forth in the corridor several times, her high heels clicking rapidly on the floor, each sound seeming to amplify her anxiety.

She suddenly stopped on her third lap, then snapped her fingers, her eyes sparkling with excitement in the afternoon sunlight.

"Wait a minute, I've got it! The previous principal—Tang Yanqiu! Last time in that bustling area of ​​Kowloon City, my older sister, Lin Ying, and I saw her standing in front of her bread cart selling bread! She even gave each of us a pineapple bun!"

"At the time, I wondered why the old principal was selling bread after retiring. I thought she was experiencing life, but then I realized she probably just wanted to find a lively place to stay."

"She's been a school principal for decades, she must know the secret of the seal! Besides, she lives in Kowloon City, not far from our Lin family home—it only takes an hour or so to drive there!"

Lin Yumin put her phone in her pocket, a rare hint of agreement flashing in her eyes: "Xingran is right. Principal Chen succeeded Principal Tang. If the secret of the seal is passed down through generations, Principal Tang must know the inside story."

"Besides, she lives in Kowloon City now, and we know that area very well—I ran into her in the downtown area last time, and I know she lives on that street. I'll go with you."

Ye Yang nodded and said, "In that case, let's set off now without delay. I can also stop by to see if that old man Qin Buwen has been playing games again lately."

Hai Dong Da Shu leaned against the corridor wall, listening to the discussion.

He took the Star of Africa out of his inside jacket pocket again, glanced at it, and put it away safely after confirming that the diamond was still in its original place.

He straightened up from the wall, brushed off non-existent dust from his shoulders, and said in an extremely casual tone:

Kowloon City—interesting. Last time I was staking out that bustling area, I saw several stalls selling things that didn't seem like typical street vendor goods.

"There's an old man who sells sugar figurines. The sugar figurines he blows can emit energy fluctuations when you eat them. When I passed by, I almost thought they were some kind of treasure. There's also a bald man who repairs cars. The wrench he uses can't be bought in the Federation at all."

"Since that place is full of hidden talents, it's not surprising that the secret of the Abyss Beast is being guarded by an old lady who sells bread. Besides, I was too busy scouting the area last time to explore properly, so maybe I can take a look for other treasures this time. It was such a waste that the fake crystal core I used last time could only be used as a night light."

Ye Yang turned to look at him, and said with some disdain:

"This time we're going to gather intelligence, not go treasure hunting. Any one of those old men and women selling things at stalls in Kowloon City could easily hold their own against an Awakened. Last time, that tofu-selling auntie knocked out Ma Rong, who was using his ultimate attack, with one punch. Don't take anything from there, or I won't be responsible if you get chased and beaten up."

Hai Dong spread his hands innocently and said in a tone that was both aggrieved and completely unbelievable:

"I was just passing by, and he's already a teammate who's been paid. That African Star didn't come for free. Although I, Hai Dong Da Shu, like treasures, I always keep my word when it comes to transactions. If I say I'll help, I will. I would never run off to find something else halfway through."

Ye Yang felt something was off about his smile, but he was too lazy to argue. He simply added "keep a close eye on Hai Dong" to his to-do list for the day.