As a weirdo, I like being a Kamen Rider

Kouta Kazuha charged forward first, wielding his Ootengu and slashing. Kogane simply pulled out an apple-shaped reflective shield, easily blocking all the attacks. Sparks flew, and Kouta Kazuha felt his arm go numb; his opponent's defense was ridiculously strong.

"Is that all you've got?" Guangjin said dismissively. "What qualities do you possess that make both Lapis and the snakes cast their gazes upon you?"

Kuzuha Kouta gritted his teeth and immediately switched to the lock-on seed:

"Banana Arms!"

Banana Armor makes its appearance, wielding a banana sword with greatly increased strength, yet it still cannot break through the golden light's defense.

"Durian Arms!"

The durian-armored warrior's sharp double blades slashed at the golden armor, leaving only a few shallow white marks.

"Donguri Arms!"

When the acorn hammer struck down, Guang Jin didn't even flinch.

The gap in strength is so vast it's despair-inducing.

"Boring." Guang Jin waved his hand impatiently, and a golden energy wave blasted out, sending Kuzuha Kouta flying. He crashed heavily into a lamppost, and his armor cracked.

“Alright, I’ll give you a chance.” Guangjin slowly walked up to him and said condescendingly, “Submit to me and become my subordinate. I can grant you power, making you ten times, a hundred times stronger than you are now.”

"Dream on!" Kouta Kuzuha pushed himself up and pressed the Jinba Lemon Lockseed.

"Jimber Lemon Arms!"

Jin Yu Lemon makes his appearance in his newest form, his silver-white armor gleaming with a streamlined sheen, and his strength and speed greatly enhanced. This is his strongest form to date.

Kuzuha Kouta drew his sonic arrow, pulled the bowstring taut, and a dazzling lemon energy arrow shot toward the light gold.

Hikaru's eyes narrowed slightly, and he raised his hand to parry with his sword. The moment the energy arrow exploded, Kuzuha Kouta, taking advantage of the smoke cover, instantly rushed in front of him, and the sonic arrow transformed into a sharp blade, piercing straight for his opponent's heart.

"Got it..."

But just as the arrow was about to hit, Guangjin suddenly smiled.

He neither dodged nor avoided the arrows, letting them pierce his armor, while simultaneously reaching out and placing his hand on Kuzuha Kouta's chest.

A cold, evil, and malicious force seeped into Kouta Kuzuha's body through the gaps in his armor.

"Why do you think I'm wasting so much time talking to you?" Guangjin's voice was seductive. "I just want you to go all out, to push your desire to win to its highest point... so that the seed of evil can take deeper root."

"What……?!"

Kota Kuzuha shuddered, feeling a surge of violent negative emotions instantly engulf his consciousness. The thirst for power, the obsession with victory, the anger towards the enemy... all the negative emotions were amplified infinitely, surging through his veins like magma.

His Lemon Armor, adorned with feathers, turned black at a visible speed. The silver-white armor transformed into a dark black, the lemon-yellow decorations turned blood red, and his once clear pupils were replaced by a scarlet light.

Kamen Rider Gaim Dark – Dark Jinba Lemon Armor was born.

Kouta Kazuha had lost his self-awareness and stood quietly beside Mitsukino like a soulless puppet.

"Very good." Guang Jin looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction, but before he could finish speaking, a golden slash came from behind and sent him flying.

The dark golden sword blade pointed diagonally at the ground as Lin Chen slowly emerged from the distorted light and shadow. His scarlet compound eyes coldly swept across the arena beneath his mask, finally settling on the armor emanating an ominous black aura.

“Guangjin,” his voice came through the armor, deep and clear, “you parasite of this world, have you finally decided to crawl out of the gutter?”

"Damn it, they actually ambushed me." Guangjin stood up from the pile of rubble, his magnificent red and gold robe covered in dust.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his gaze shifting from shock and anger to amusement as he looked at Lin Chen: "So it was you... that outsider who barged in from outside the script. This world must be connected to you, right?"

He opened his arms wide, his tone filled with exaggerated praise: "What, you want a piece of the pie too? Too bad you're too late. This finest seed has already taken root and sprouted in my hands."

Lin Chen ignored his provocation and focused his gaze on the dark armored warrior who stood silently. The once silver-white Lemon Armor was now corroded by a thick, inky darkness, with only the scarlet light in his eyes flickering like two will-o'-the-wisps ignited by evil thoughts.

“Kuzu-ye Kuzu-ye Kouta,” Lin Chen called out.

There was no response. The body, dominated by the seed of evil, merely tilted its head slightly, letting out a low, beast-like growl.

"It's useless." Kougi chuckled, his fingertips lightly tapping his golden armor. "His desires, his obsessions, his thirst for victory—I've amplified them to the extreme. He is now my perfect puppet—Kamen Rider Gaim Dark. Even you, what can you do?"

Lin Chen slowly raised the Earth Emperor Sword, and dark golden photon blood surged on the sword, emitting a deep hum.

“What can I do?” He tilted his head, a cold smile playing on his lips. “Of course, I’ll… rip you out of his head and then stomp on you, you worm.”

Before the words were even finished, Dark Armored Warrior moved.

The speed was astonishing. The dark figure transformed into a blood-red afterimage, the sonic arrow carrying violent negative energy, aimed straight for Lin Chen's throat!

clang--!!!

A deafening metallic clang rang out. Lin Chen, wielding his sword with one hand, easily blocked the attack. Feeling the power emanating from the blade, he narrowed his eyes slightly—Kouta Kuzunoha, strengthened by the Seed of Evil, was indeed several times stronger. No wonder they say that weakening someone makes them ten times stronger, while whitewashing weakens them by three times; even though he rushed as fast as he could, he was still a step too late.

Let's go back in time to a period of time ago.

The rooftop of the World Tree Foundation building.

The afternoon sun was blinding and intense. Sid leaned against the railing, a half-smoked cigarette between his fingers, squinting as he looked down at the bustling city of Zeya. The streets were teeming with people, and the sounds of lively football training drifted from the distant square—everything seemed so ordinary.

"Lord Guihu?" Hearing footsteps behind him, he smiled without turning around and exhaled a smoke ring. "What brings you here? Aren't you going to prepare for your World Tree team's match?"

The footsteps stopped. Then came a suffocating silence.

Sid sensed something was wrong; the creepy feeling on his back made him turn around abruptly.

Kuroshima Takatora stood before him, expressionless, but a strange glint in his eyes. The next second, Takatora raised his hand, and the Sengoku Driver was already fastened to his waist.

"Lock On! Soiya! Melon Arms!"

The emerald green melon armor instantly covered his entire body. Without any hesitation, Zhan Yue threw a punch with the force of thunder, slamming it hard into Sid's face!

"Hey! Kureha Takatora! Are you crazy?!" Sid was both shocked and furious. He hastily rolled to the side, but his shoulder was still struck hard by the force of the punch, and the excruciating pain instantly spread throughout his arm. He gritted his teeth, pulled out the Genesis Driver, fastened it to his waist, and embedded the Lemon Energy Lock.

Clad in silver-white Genesis armor, Sid hadn't even had time to regain his footing before Zangetsu's next attack arrived. Takatora was utterly unreasonable, every move deadly, wielding the sonic bow as a melee weapon, each strike aimed at Sid's vitals. Sid wasn't known for close-quarters combat, and under Zangetsu's relentless onslaught, he was forced back step by step, quickly pushed to the edge of the rooftop.

"Director! What exactly are you doing—"

Before he could finish speaking, Guihu kicked him in the chest. This kick contained the terrifying brute force of the Melon Armor, and Sid was sent flying into the air, forced to transform, and fell straight down the railing.

"Aaaaaahh ...

The screams were torn apart by the hot air. Just as Sid was about to crash into the ground—

A streak of dark golden light tore through the clear sky, swooped down at incredible speed, grabbed his clothes, and carried him in an arc, landing back on the rooftop.

Sid collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. He struggled to lift his head and saw a dark golden figure blocking his path between him and Zangetsu. Crimson compound eyes coldly stared at the out-of-control Guihu beneath the mask.

Kamen Rider Orga.

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Zhan Yue, who exuded an ominous aura. Had the tentacles of that "insect" already reached this far?

"Even you got infected by accident."

Without hesitation, the Earth Emperor Sword materialized in his hand, and he charged towards Zhan Yue. The two figures clashed fiercely on the rooftop, their emerald and dark gold lights intertwining, the metallic clang particularly jarring in the afternoon sky.

Chapter 285 Dark Armor Warrior

Guihu's attacks were ferocious and chaotic, driven entirely by instinct by the parasite, but the Melon Armor's defenses were extremely strong, making it difficult to subdue him for the time being.

Lin Chen dodged a sweeping attack by sidestepping, his sword hilt slamming into the Zanpakuto gauntlet. Taking advantage of the opponent's slight pause, his left hand shot out like lightning, grabbing the driver at Guihu's waist, his five fingers exerting force—

Click!

The driver, along with the lock, was forcibly ripped off. The emerald green armor instantly disintegrated, turning into countless specks of light that vanished in the dazzling sunlight. Guihu staggered forward and fell, but Lin Chen caught him on the shoulder.

"Wake up."

Lin Chen took out the Extreme Lock Seed from his pocket and transformed it into the Genesis -∞ Memory. He gently pressed the Memory onto Wu Dao Guihu's forehead, and a burst of light shone forth.

A few seconds later, the blackness in Guihu's eyes receded like a tide, and his pupils returned to their normal color.

He looked up in confusion, staring at the dark gold knight before him, then at Sid slumped to the side: "What... happened to me?"

Lin Chen put away the memory device, his voice coming through the armor: "I didn't expect that little bug to be hiding so well. Even you were caught off guard."

He straightened up and shoved the removed driver into Guihu's hand: "Don't worry, I'll take care of it as soon as possible. Just focus on preparing for your match."

After saying that, the Orga armor transformed into countless points of light, and Lin Chen's figure flashed away in the dark golden light, completely disappearing into the blinding sunlight on the rooftop.

A gentle breeze began to flow again, carrying the unique hustle and bustle of the city.

Sid clutched his still-suffocating chest and struggled to his feet. He looked at the silent Wu Daogui, his voice trembling with lingering fear: "Director... what happened to you just now? And who... who was that guy?"

Wu Dao Guihu looked down at the Sengoku Driver in his hand, recalling the violent killing intent in his mind just now and the fact that he almost killed Sid with his own hands. His lips pursed into a pale line.

Silence fell on the rooftop.

......

Let's go back to the present.

"Roar!"

The dark armored warrior let out an inhuman roar, transforming arrows into sharp blades, unleashing a torrent of attacks like a storm. Each strike carried twisted negative energy, each move deadly and utterly merciless.

Lin Chen fought and retreated, the Earth Emperor Sword flashing in his hand, deflecting each incoming strike. Sparks flew between the two, illuminating the dim corners of the park.

"See that?" Guangjin watched the battle leisurely from the sidelines, his tone disdainful. "This is how he appears after I bestowed upon him his power. He is stronger and purer than you, without any hesitation or weakness. This is the true warrior—"

His words came to an abrupt end.

Because Lin Chen suddenly changed his move. The Earth Emperor Sword cut in at an odd angle, the hilt slamming hard into the Dark Armor Warrior's gauntlet, deflecting the sonic arrow at the same time. Meanwhile, the tiger-head cannon on his left arm popped out, pressing against the center of the opponent's breastplate.

"boom--!!!"

A dark golden beam of energy erupted at point-blank range, blasting the dark armored warrior backward and sending him crashing heavily into the fountain pool, sending water spraying into the sky.

Lin Chen slowly straightened up, shook his wrist, and looked at Guang Jin, whose expression had finally changed.

“A puppet controlled by desire,” he stepped forward, the Earth Emperor Sword pointing at the golden light, “no matter how strong it is, it’s nothing but an empty shell.”

On the sword's edge, the light of the photon blood grew even more intense.

The air in the park seemed to freeze.

Guangjin's face was grim, and a series of hurried footsteps came from the end of the tree-lined path. Wudao Guihu, wearing the World Tree team uniform and gripping the Sengoku Driver tightly, rushed to the scene following the sound. He looked at the armored figure exuding black aura by the fountain, then at the magnificent red and gold figure in the center of the field, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Kaimu? And... was that the entity that controlled me before?"

"Are you the one he chose... the new person to obtain the Golden Fruit?"

A deep, resonant voice rang out from beside Guihu. Lapis's figure slowly emerged from the shadows of the trees. He stopped in front of Guihu, silently scrutinizing the human before him, his gaze filled with scrutiny, as if looking through him into a future that had been rewritten.

Guihu whirled around, taking a wary half-step back, his finger already on the driver: "Who... are you?"