As a weirdo, I like being a Kamen Rider

Kaidou Naoya sighed helplessly, "Really, wouldn't it be better to just run away obediently!" Despite saying such things, he didn't stop moving and transformed into a snake-shaped Orpheus.

Yuka Nagata spread her wings and stood in front of the cocoon of light, her intention was clear: she wanted to protect Kiba.

Kusaka Masato snorted coldly. Although his face was still full of impatience, his hands moved without slowing down. He took out the Kaixa belt and fastened it to his waist: "Complete!" The yellow and black armor covered his whole body. He moved his wrists and glanced at Lin Chen. "I'll listen to you this once... Don't disappoint me."

Unbeknownst to them, Lin Chen had become their pillar of support.

Keitaro helped the injured Mari back to the Cocoon of Light, looked up at the several figures lined up in front of him, and swallowed hard: "Everyone... do your best!"

In the distance, the roar of the colossal beast shook the heavens and the earth, as the Leo cavalry surged forward like a tidal wave. Lin Chen raised the Earth Emperor Sword, its blade pointing straight ahead, his voice carrying through the armor, cold and resolute:

"Stop them. Don't let a single one get through."

The three knights charged directly at the Leo cavalry. Haitang, the Orphnoch, was left behind by Lin Chen to help Nagata look after the Light Cocoon, as Haitang's combat prowess was undeniable.

The earth was trembling.

Thousands of Leo cavalry surged forth from the end of the street like a bronze tide. The roar of motorcycle engines and the sound of metal boots pounding the ground merged into a suffocating sonic boom.

Instead of charging forward, they spread out in a fan shape, like a giant net that gradually tightened, locking the three knights firmly in the center.

The Orphnoch, tens of meters tall, stood between the distant buildings, its enormous eyes coldly surveying the battlefield, like a monarch seated on a throne, watching the carnage unfold in the arena.

"Come on," Lin Chen said in a low voice, a slight smile playing on his lips beneath his Orga armor.

The first to engage was Inui Takumi. Inui Takumi immediately activated his acceleration mode, showcasing Faiz's exceptional mobility to its fullest extent. His figure moved like a ghost through the cavalry formation, countless crimson drills appearing above the heads of each Leo cavalryman. When the acceleration ended, all the Leo cavalrymen around him exploded.

Kusaka Masato opted for a completely different fighting style. He positioned himself relatively far back, switching his Kaixa Blade to gun mode, and firing golden energy bullets with pinpoint accuracy, as if they had eyes. Each shot struck the junction of the cavalry formation, disrupting the enemy's charge rhythm and relieving pressure on Inui Takumi and Lin Chen.

Lin Chen is the absolute core of the main battlefield.

The dark gold armor, like an unshakeable mountain, crashed straight into the center of the densest formation of Leo's cavalry.

The Emperor of the Earth Sword twirled in his hand, his photon blood charging, and a golden blade of light, tens of meters long, burst forth from the tip, slicing through dozens of Leo cavalrymen in half as easily as cutting tofu. Explosions followed one after another, flames shot into the sky, and fragments of broken armor and sand-like Orphnoch ash flew everywhere.

He took a step forward, and the Earth Emperor's Sword slashed down again, tearing a huge gap in the dense formation. Yet, Leo's cavalry continued to surge forward wave after wave.

In the blink of an eye, a small mountain of debris had piled up around Lin Chen.

Just as he had cut down the last few cavalrymen who had surrounded him with a single sword stroke, and before he could even retract his blade...

A sharp whooshing sound came from overhead.

Lin Chen suddenly looked up.

The clouds were torn apart, and a blue-and-white figure descended from the sky. The Heavenly Emperor's Wings of Heaven fully unfolded, and the three-in-one weapon switched to Vulcan cannon mode, with countless gun barrels aimed at the dark gold knight below.

Seeing the Leo cavalry continuing to surround them, Lin Chen's crimson compound eyes narrowed slightly. "This trick again..."

The next instant, blue and white energy blasts rained down like a storm, turning the entire street into a sea of ​​deathly fire. The Heavenly Emperor circled nimbly in the air, the barrage of firepower impenetrable, giving him no chance to get close.

It's clear they're trying to replicate the tactics used at the Smart Brain headquarters plaza.

However, this time, Lin Chen already had a way to deal with it. He was about to take out the evolution memory and upgrade his form.

But before he could make a move, the Heavenly Emperor, who was soaring in the sky, was blown away by a single cannon shot.

Chapter 262 Freshmen

Looking in the direction from which the artillery fire came, one could see crimson armor standing tall amidst the smoke and dust, shoulder armor extended, and the photon thrusters mounted on its back still warm. Faiz, no, it was now Blaster Faiz, upgraded to its Burst form.

Qian Qiao raised his head, his gaze fixed on the Heavenly Emperor who had awkwardly regained his footing in the sky, and his voice came through the armor:

"I'll take care of this guy; I can fly too, which is good."

Before he could finish speaking, the thrusters on his back suddenly spewed out blazing white flames, propelling him skyward and leaving a long trail as he hurtled towards the Heavenly Emperor. In mid-air, the blue-white and deep-red figures collided instantly, and the roar of energy blasts and photon destruction cannons echoed in the sky.

Seeing this, Lin Chen ignored it, flicked his wrist, and the Orga sword blade quickly retracted along the slot, while the tiger-head cannon's muzzle popped out, switching to artillery mode. A surge of photon energy gathered and compressed wildly at the cannon's muzzle, the blinding golden light almost igniting the surrounding air.

"boom--!!!"

A massive beam of energy, several meters in diameter, erupted from the cannon's muzzle, like a golden spear piercing the battlefield, crashing head-on into the densest formation of Leo's cavalry. In the deafening explosion, the cavalrymen in front didn't even have time to react before being instantly vaporized, leaving a scorched trench in the ground and a gaping hole blasted into the center of the formation.

Lin Chen took a step forward, ready to press his advantage and tear the gap open completely.

Suddenly, a chill ran up my spine to the top of my head.

Danger!

Without any hesitation, he transformed into a golden streak of light and retreated rapidly, leaving only a slowly dissipating afterimage in his place.

Almost at the same instant, a giant, dark golden light blade swept across the spot where he had been standing. Wherever it passed, the earth was sliced ​​open as if it were tofu. Dozens of Leo cavalrymen who had no time to dodge were cut in two along with their armor and exploded with a bang.

Lin Chen steadied himself dozens of meters away, slowly raised his head, and narrowed his eyes slightly beneath his armor.

This attack method...

"Earth Emperor?"

He looked in the direction from which the light blade had come, and from the smoke and dust, a dark golden figure slowly emerged, its scarlet compound eyes gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

In the center of the battlefield, two dark golden figures stood facing each other.

The armor on the other side was standard Orga, with dark gold photon veins flickering along neat lines beneath the armor, flat shoulder armor, and a cold, austere visor.

After being modified by Sherrard, Lin Chen's armor was inlaid with saber-toothed tiger memory, making his shoulder armor wider and more prominent, and his arm armor extended with sharp, serrated blades. The overall lines were more rugged and wild than those of the Earth Emperor opposite him.

The two were ten meters apart, with cracked asphalt and the remains of Leo's cavalrymen beneath their feet.

The surrounding Leo cavalry, perhaps having received some orders, did not disturb the two who were locked in a standoff. Instead, they all turned their attention to Caesar, who was driving the Sidecar Striker and transforming into a mechanical behemoth.

The wind whipped up dust and sand as it passed between the two men, making a soft, rustling sound as it scraped against the armor.

The opposing Earth Emperor made the first move.

Instead of charging straight ahead, he kicked off the wreckage of the abandoned car beside him, using the force to leap out diagonally. The Earth Emperor Sword then slashed at Lin Chen's ribs at an extremely tricky angle.

Lin Chen's figure suddenly blurred, transforming into a golden streak of light as he shifted to the side. The sword's edge grazed the ribcage, slicing through the dark gold armor and sending sparks flying. He spun around, and the modified Earth Emperor Sword, accompanied by a heavy whooshing sound, slashed across his opponent's waist!

clang!

A sharp clang of metal clashing rang out. As if anticipated, the opponent's blade had already returned to defense, precisely blocking the attack. The immense force caused the asphalt beneath their feet to collapse simultaneously, spiderweb-like cracks spreading outwards.

Lin Chen's pupils contracted slightly. This guy's swordplay... was like that of a precisely calculated machine.

Before he could figure it out, his opponent suddenly withdrew his sword, crouched low, and the Earth Emperor Sword drew a dark golden arc along the ground, aiming straight for Lin Chen's lower body! Lin Chen leaped up, just as his opponent had been waiting for—his left fist, imbued with photon energy, slammed upwards towards his chest armor!

boom!

Lin Chen parried with his sword, but finding no leverage, he was sent flying backward, crashing through a crumbling brick wall. As soon as he landed amidst the flying debris, his opponent, like a persistent leech, pressed on, raising the Earth Emperor Sword high above his head, dark golden energy gathering wildly on its blade before slashing down!

boom--!

Lin Chen transformed into a golden streak of light once more, flashing out just before the sword blade touched the faceplate. The sword cleaved through the air, carving a trench several meters deep into the ground, sending dust billowing into the sky.

"Good prediction." Lin Chen's voice came from behind the other party, the tip of his sword pointing towards his back.

Without turning his head, the opponent used the Earth Emperor Sword to backstab, accurately knocking away Lin Chen's sword. He then spun around, and the two swords locked together once more, with dark golden sparks bursting wildly between the serrated edges.

"But that's all," Lin Chen said coldly, his photon blood beneath his armor suddenly accelerating.

The golden light erupted once more! This time, it was even faster than before, leaving three afterimages in the ruins as it slashed down simultaneously from three different blind spots!

The opponent parried the first sword with his horizontal sword, dodged the second sword by turning to the side, but was hit hard on the shoulder armor by the third streak of light. He was sent flying and rolled several times on the ground before he managed to get up on his knees by supporting himself with his sword.

On the dark gold armor, the shoulder armor was cracked, and the scarlet compound eyes flickered erratically.

Lin Chen gave him no chance to catch his breath.

The golden light returned to the ruins once more, and the Earth Emperor's Sword, trailing a dark golden tail, slashed down straight down from the front! Seeing this, the Earth Emperor on the opposite side barely managed to parry with his horizontal sword, and the loud clashing of the two swords shattered all the remaining glass around them.

This time, however, Lin Chen did not retreat. His sword pressed against the opponent's blade, and the photon blood beneath the armor surged wildly, unleashing a continuous stream of power.

The Earth Emperor opposite him knelt on one knee, the asphalt road beneath his feet crumbling inch by inch under the immense pressure, his dark gold armor groaning under the strain.

"ended."

Lin Chen spoke coldly, his sword suddenly losing its force. The opponent's body lurched forward due to inertia, creating an opening. Lin Chen transformed into a streak of light, flashing to his side and slamming the hilt of his sword into the opponent's waist!

Click!

With a sharp crack, the waist armor dented. The Earth Emperor opposite him staggered, and before he could regain his footing, Lin Chen had already circled behind him, the Earth Emperor Sword reversed, and slammed into the spinal armor like a heavy hammer!

boom!

The opponent fell forward, the Earth Emperor Sword flying out of his hand and embedding itself in the ground some distance away. He struggled to get up, but Lin Chen stepped on his back armor, the dark gold sole of his boot causing the armor to cave inward.

"How is this possible..." A muffled, distorted electronic voice came from under the armor.

Without wasting words, Lin Chen bent down, grabbed the other person's belt, and yanked it sharply.

scoff-

As the belt left his body, the Earth Emperor Armor transformed into countless points of light.

As the armor peeled away, what was revealed was not a human body—but a cold alloy skeleton, tangled pipes, and a hydraulic drive shaft flashing red light.

Lin Chen's scarlet compound eyes narrowed slightly, and his hand paused.

At the top of that mechanical body, a human head is connected to the mechanical torso below via a metal collar.

Murakami Gorge? !

Lin Chen never expected that he would be so outstanding in this world.

Murakami Kyoji's eyes moved with difficulty as he stared intently at Lin Chen, his lips moving slightly.

"Damn it... damn it..."

Lin Chen looked down at the head in the village, his dark gold boot soles grinding against the mechanical spine, producing a sickening metallic scraping sound.

"I didn't expect you to actually do it yourself," his voice came through the Orga armor, laced with undisguised sarcasm. "What? Is Smart Brain short of people? Even the president has to get involved personally?"

Upon hearing this, Murakami Kyoji's face darkened. He certainly didn't want to go to the battlefield.

Ever since the headquarters building was severed in two by a single sword strike, the board of directors, a group of hyena-like executives, had completely lost patience with him. They issued the highest order—if they couldn't retrieve Lin Chen this time, they would cut off his life support system, turning this "former president" to ashes.

However, it was impossible to find a suitable wearer for the Emperor's belt in the short term.

With no other option, he could only attach his head to this mechanical body and forcefully push himself onto the battlefield.

No matter how unwilling he was to admit that Lin Chen's armor was stronger than their Emperor Armor, he believed that the reason for the defeat was that the body, pieced together from metal and hydraulic pipes, could not fully utilize the capabilities of the Earth Emperor's belt.

Murakami Kyo stared intently at Lin Chen, her eyes filled with resentment. He only needed to obediently lie back on the lab table, so why did he resist?

Lin Chen didn't intend to wait for his answer. He slowly squatted down, the blade of the Earth Emperor Sword lifting the metal connector at Murakami Kyoji's chin, the scarlet compound eyes reflecting that head.