Ultraman: I am really just a human.

Chapter 369 The Curtain Falls

"It'll be soon, harvest time is just around the corner, hehe."

The final game space.

Tan Zhengzong was in a cheerful mood, humming a little tune as he manipulated the data of "Heartbeat Crisis," causing flowers to bloom amidst the monotonous ruins.

Having mastered all the abilities of the Collapse Source, it's practically godlike power.

Once the final level is completed, there's no problem calling him a god.

He will rule the world and become its master.

The best part is that no one can stop him.

No matter what ideas the alliance may have, they cannot interfere with the game world, and as "Chronicles" has come this far, all obstacles have been cleared away.

With Parad defeated, the invincible player is a thing of the past.

He is now in an invincible position...

"Um?"

Tan Zhengzong's voice suddenly turned somber as he turned around and looked in surprise at the group of Daoist Wuzawa who had entered the ruins.

After his gaze lingered briefly on Goto, he squinted and began to scrutinize Michondra.

"Still alive... Interesting. Has some value as a commodity. How about coming to my side?"

"Dan Masamune!"

As the only Chronicle player in the arena, Sakurai Kagekazu's cartridge underwent a dramatic change upon entering the scene, and he was suddenly struck by the Collapse Virus.

"Hand over the master cartridge!"

"Is this the final choice you made?" Dan Masamune turned to Sakurai Kagekazu with a smile, glancing at Hojo Emu as he did so. "There are no invincible players. You think you've defeated me?"

Although somewhat surprised by the resurrection of Nagato Gasai, and strangely that not only Sakurai Keikaku entered the game space, Dan Masamune's expression did not change much, and he remained confident of victory.

"How pathetic. You knights have been nothing more than commodities in my hands from beginning to end. A bunch of worthless commodities have come to their deaths willingly. Hmph, you're all yours now, hero. Recycle their player drivers and cartridges."

Dan Masamune casually picked up a rose and unfolded its petals with relish, just as he was about to wait and watch the show, he noticed that Goto was not making any move.

"Um?!"

With a soft "hmm" of doubt, Tan Zhengzong's emotions fluctuated slightly.

If he can only tolerate betrayal, it will make him seem incompetent.

Goto's hesitation speaks volumes.

"So that's how it is. You made a foolish choice too? How disappointing. Then let's face my judgment together."

"Goto-senpai..."

Sakurai Keikazu turned to look at Goto, who was struggling and bowing his head. He breathed a slight sigh of relief and, not caring why he had been transported to this game space, stepped forward and activated the Chronicle cartridge in his hand.

"Knights aren't commodities! This time, we're going to beat 'Chronicles'! You're the one who needs to be judged!"

"Transform!"

"etc……"

Just as Michiko Gasai was about to stop him, he saw Sakurai Keikaku grit his teeth and repeatedly press the cartridge switch.

"Kamen Rider Chronicles!"

As a majestic notification sound echoed, a giant clockwork screen enveloped Sakurai Keikaku's head, and under the surge of green electricity, the image of the Chronicle cartridge sank down.

"Grasp the heavens, knight! Engrave the annals of history, for time is now in your grasp!"

"What?!"

"Sizzle!"

The familiar green knight armor took shape amidst Sakurai Keikaku's painful roar, and before the nearby Michinaga and his companions could react, they were forced back by the fierce energy.

"It worked?!"

"It really has turned into Chronos!"

Master Gasai's gaze was shaken. After regaining his footing, he stared intently at the green knight's figure, whose aura was fluctuating violently.

It was indeed the legendary knight Chronos, identical in every way except for the lack of a belt.

Goto was equally astonished, but quickly recovered: "He is indeed qualified to transform into Chronos. He has been a Chronicle player since the beginner level, and Dan Masamune also chose him to be the final player."

"Hmph, it's just a fake Chronos that temporarily transformed."

At the top of the ruins, Dan Masamune didn't show much expression. Before Sakurai Kei and the Adaptive Force launched their attack, he coldly released the activated Chronicles master cartridge from his hand, letting it fall automatically, and then spun it into the blue-green malfunction driver on his waist.

"Transform!"

"Time is of the essence!"

The transformation was the same, but Masamune was more composed. The energy current turned from green to gold, and the phantom of the God of Games appeared before he put on his battle suit. Finally, it took shape and transformed into golden armor, and his hands also condensed the God's Blade and the God's Barrier.

Chronos, the god of games.

"What makes you think you can judge me when you can't even unleash the power of Chronos?"

Dan Masamune casually blocked the shot from the card-controlled gun summoned by Sakurai Keikawa, and the God's Blade roared, bringing with it a long dragon of flames.

"Crimson Lotus Bursting Sword"

"The Sword of Control!"

Kronos possesses the ability to summon all knight weapons. Facing Dan Masamune jumping down from a high place, Sakurai Keikazu suppresses the corrosive pain brought by the Collapse Source Virus and ignites the Card Control Sword in his hand with raging flames to fight back.

However, compared to the finishing move from the superior Collapse entity Graafat, the Card Control Sword was ultimately no match. After just one exchange, it was sent flying backward, completely suppressed.

"Bang!"

"Transform!"

At the same time, Michinaga Gasai and Emu Hosho blocked Sakurai Kagekazu's path, while Genmu and Exide blocked Dan Masamune's pursuit.

"Hosho, just like before, I'll hold him off," Master Izuma continued activating the level 0 cartridge. "Whether we can beat the game depends on you! As long as you become the invincible player..."

"Impossible."

Tan Zhengzong stopped walking with a smile.

"Pallard is gone. He can never be an invincible player again. You people are still clinging to unrealistic fantasies..."

"Get out of the way!"

Sakurai Kagekazu, leaning against the stone wall, got up and, as if completely losing his mind, stepped over Agasa Michinaga and charged towards Dan Masamune again.

The green and gold legendary knight figures collided once again.

"Finishing Move!"

"Knight's Critical Hit Relief!"

Two clock emblems appeared on the ground at the same time, and the glowing hands rotated once and kicked each other. In the end, Sakurai Keikazu could not withstand it. His finishing move was destroyed as soon as it touched the ground. The rider screamed and was thrown into the air in the violent explosion. He exited the transformation state as soon as he landed.

"Sakurai!"

"In the end, that's all you've got. You can't even compare to me at the beginning. What right do you have to shout here?"

Tan Masamune turned around, laughing loudly as he looked down at Sakurai Kagekazu. In his dejected state, he pointed his sword at the remaining few people.

"You're all the same. This time I won't hold back. Accept your fate of death!"

"Dan Masamune!"

Goto glared at the game god Chronos, and with a low growl, took out the level 100 cartridge that Natsukawa had compensated him with. Unfortunately, there was no response after pressing it several times in a row, and he could only watch helplessly as Dan Masamune approached, secretly getting anxious.

"Why? Why can't it be done!"

"That cartridge surpasses the highest level," Exid's supreme body blocked the attack of the game god Chronos, "It requires unwavering determination to use."

"determination?"

Goto's fingers trembled slightly.

He could never let go of his son.

Can defeating Dan Masamune really revive game addicts?

"Now is not the time to back down, Goto!" Michonne Agasa shouted as he faced the enemy. "There's still hope in this fight. Do you still have any expectations for Dan Masamune? That guy will never let your son go, and the data cartridge is long gone from his possession..."

"eventful."

The game god Chronos's eyes flashed coldly as he slashed and repelled the supreme Exid. Facing the dreamlike aura of the omnipotent monk, his killing intent surged.

"You really think I can't kill you?"

"Bang bang bang!"

The game god Chronos, who had been calm and unhurried, suddenly accelerated. Illusion was the first to be severely injured and was knocked away before it could defend itself. Next was the supreme Exide.

"it's over……"

"Explore the ruins!"

The sound of a cartridge activating suddenly came from behind, interrupting Game God Chronos. The game mirror expanded, and he transformed with a resolute expression, having been struggling.

The hero's basic form is surrounded and integrated with snow-white protective armor, and as the white cloak flutters, the aura that bursts out far exceeds that of a level 50 demon king.

"Oh?"

The attack by the game god Chronos has been temporarily suspended.

"It seems you've truly given up on your son. The data cartridge isn't in my possession, but you should understand that only I can save him..."

"That's enough!"

Goto gripped the control sword tightly, and even the unparalleled power brought by his level 100 transformation did not cause him to lose his way; his fusion coefficient almost instantly climbed to level five.

At that moment, he truly became the Kamen Rider in his son's eyes.

"I will utterly destroy you and bring an end to the Chronicles!"

"Level 100?"

Dan Masamune chuckled as he watched the knights approach, showing no concern whatsoever for the power of the game god Chronos.

"If this is all you're relying on, then you're destined to be disappointed. A mere level 100 can't possibly defeat me!"

"pause!"

The light in the game space suddenly dimmed, and Master Agasa was frozen in place after taking just one step. Only Dan Masamune's scrutinizing voice could be heard in the deathly silent space.

"Hmph, now is the time of judgment! To die in frozen time, even resurrection cannot save you!"

Standing high above, Tan Zhengzong shook his head and pronounced judgment as if giving his opinion.

"I am the manager of life; you worthless commodities are now extinct!"

"call!"

The divine blade was raised high and then fell.

Compared to him, who has fused the power of the Game God and Chronos, the level 100 hero is no different from anyone else. His combat power is about the same as that of Graafat, who had barely integrated the Game God virus before, and he poses no threat.

However, he had already lost patience.

The game is about to end, granting final, perfect access and allowing you to truly enter the realm of gods.

"Disappear, you disobedient child!"

"Bang--!"

The Divine Blade crashed down, but Dan Masamune's deadly strike missed its target. The illusory figure of Michonne Gasai, who was originally right in front of him, suddenly shifted its position.

"Um?!"

Tan Masamune's mind sank suddenly. He stiffly turned his head in the golden rain of light that enveloped the entire area, and his heart skipped a beat when he saw the invincible Exide appear in the flash.

How is that possible?

"You've finally decided to pause."

Xia Chuan raised his hand and caught the keyboard sword that had been swirling around once. Golden energy burst forth like flames, instantly suppressing the game god Chronos.

Even when using Emu Hojo's body, his level still starts at level seven after transformation.

He originally planned to have "Hosho Emu" undergo a life-or-death breakthrough and explosive growth at a crucial moment, so as to make his own existence less noticeable. However, he ended up watching the others explode instead.

Tan Masamune kept his eyes on the others and didn't give him any chance to show off.

"impossible!"

Dan Masamune's memory of his first death is awakened, and he stares at Natsukawa in disbelief.

Even though the aura of an invincible player felt so real, I still couldn't believe it.

"Pallard is gone, how can you still transform into an invincible player?"

"Is it possible that I haven't completely disappeared?"

Xia Chuan continued to accumulate energy, and the vaccine cartridge that should have been destroyed was once again condensed in his hands.

"Hasn't you ever doubted that Emu Hojo could always transform into Exid?"

"Hosho Eiyamu..."

Dan Masamune's body trembled violently, and the aura of the game god Chronos was further suppressed.

He completely ignored this clue.

Exid exists because of Parad, yet he only focuses on the invincible player form.

"So that's how it is. You re-infected Emu Hojo with your own Honkai Impact virus, stalling for time while waiting to be resurrected, hahahaha!"

Dan Masamune laughed and staggered backward, but soon he fiercely raised the Divine Blade again.

I've been completely scammed!

"Palad" knew from the beginning that he had faked his death!

"That's perfect, I'll kill you myself! Die—!"

"You're the one who deserves to die."

Xia Chuan sidestepped the flame fighter, and smoothly inserted the vaccine cassette into the card-controlled keyboard sword.

He could accept not using the vaccine cartridge, but he didn't want to give Dan Masamune any chance.

As a game administrator, there are too many areas where I can intervene, and who knows what kind of bizarre settings I might add.

He didn't have time to play games like "second playthrough" with Dan Masamune.

Putting everything else aside, the game god Chronos also has an advanced form called "Super Game God".

"Dual-body cartridge!"

"Finishing Move!"

The keyboard sword's energy burst forth, producing the same skill effect as when Hojo Emu used it, except that Natsukawa's reaction was more intense, even affecting the game space that was in a paused state. Spatial cracks continued to spread, directly approaching the game god Chronos who was roaring and slashing.

"Super Crimson Lotus Burst Sword!"

"The All-Round Doctor's Critical Strike is Over!"

The two deadly attacks were launched almost simultaneously. It wasn't until the terrifying energy was upon him that Dan Masamune suddenly awoke, trying to raise his shield to block, but he lost his target in an instant.

The seemingly invincible player, launching a frontal attack, suddenly appears in all directions in an instant.

It's not just a keyboard-controlled sword; it also incorporates a superb flash during a finishing kick.

An attack method beyond what was set?!

"Palad!!"

"Clang—!"

A golden blade of light pierced through the game god Chronos, forcefully breaking through the game space. The pause effect was also passively lifted, and the newly restored Michonne Gasai felt his eyes filled with light. Then he heard a series of loud explosions mixed with shouts from Masamune Dan.

"Bang bang bang!"

"Game complete!"

"Dan Masamune?"

Master Izayoi struggled against the storm's impact, and only at the last moment, when the feeling of weightlessness came and he was leaving the game space, did he vaguely see the glowing back of the invincible player.

"call!"

Police Hospital.

Kondo Isami, who had just been discharged from the hospital, looked back with a melancholy expression at the familiar hospital building.

I've spent too much time in the hospital. I'll focus on teaching my students when I get back this time and try to come to the hospital less often in the future.

It seems like the knight levels are all trending downwards.

At this rate, they will never be able to surpass Shen Yong.

I heard that Kaminari has found a new way to transform into W and has officially become a Level 6 Rider...

"Bang--!"

A golden blade of light ripped through space, grazing Kondo Isami's face and turning all the trees behind him into dust.

(End of this chapter)