As a weirdo, I like being a Kamen Rider

Lin Chen let out a low shout, and he and Kadoya Tsukasa exerted their strength simultaneously, one on the left and one on the right, firmly holding onto Gyuki's two arms. The two of them unleashed all their strength, dragging the several-ton Gyuki at breakneck speed towards a dense forest in the distance where white mist was rising!

"Lin Jun! Wait for us!"

Yusuke Onodera shouted and immediately transformed into Kuuga, quickly chasing after him.

The bull demon struggled and roared frantically, but was firmly suppressed by the strength of the two, and could only be dragged forward. The two Sound Knights' ultimate attacks ultimately failed to land, and they could only watch as the four figures disappeared into the thick white fog.

Deep in the thick fog, visibility was less than three meters. Everything around was a white expanse, and even sound was swallowed up by the fog, making it eerily quiet.

After a series of intense battles, the bull demon finally exhausted its last bit of ferocious strength. Its struggles grew weaker and weaker, its scarlet eyes gradually faded to black, and its massive body began to shrink and change rapidly, its rough black skin peeling away to reveal human skin.

Not long after, the burly and terrifying bull demon completely disappeared, replaced by a weak and feeble-looking shrew, who leaned against a tree, closed his eyes, and gasped for breath.

Lin Chen, Tsukasa Kadoya, and Onodera simultaneously deactivated their transformations.

Onodera rushed forward to help Hibiki up, but Hibiki shook him off as soon as his hand touched Hibiki's arm.

Hibiki slowly opened his eyes, his gaze empty and filled with despair. He looked at his hands, then at the three of them, his voice hoarse as if sandpaper was being rubbed together: "You all saw it, didn't you... I'm a monster now."

His tone was full of self-mockery and despair, "I don't want to hurt anyone... Let me fend for myself here alone."

Seeing his dejected state, Onodera felt a pang of sympathy but didn't know how to comfort him.

Lin Chen stepped forward: "Mr. Hibiki, now is not the time to talk about this. Come with us first, and we can discuss other matters later."

Onodera nodded quickly, "Yes, Mr. Hibiki, we'll find a way to leave!"

Hibiki remained silent, neither speaking nor resisting.

Lin Chen and Onodera, one on each side, helped the weakened Hibiki up and prepared to walk towards Hibiki's previous camp.

Just then, Lin Chen suddenly noticed that Tsukasa Kadoya was standing still.

"Shi, aren't you leaving?" Lin Chen asked.

With his back to the three, Tsukasa Kadoya gazed out of the thick fog, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air: "I won't be going with you. I have more important things to do."

“But…” Onodera wanted to say something more.

Tsukasa Kadoya waved his hand, interrupting him: "Take care of them. I'll come find you when this is all over."

After saying that, he turned around and walked in the opposite direction from the three of them. His figure was quickly swallowed up by the thick white fog and disappeared.

Lin Chen stared in the direction where Kadoya Tsukasa had disappeared, remaining silent for a few seconds. He didn't know what Kadoya Tsukasa was going to do, but he knew that Kadoya Tsukasa never did anything meaningless.

"let's go."

Lin Chen withdrew his gaze and, together with Onodera, helped Hibiki walk towards the camp.

When they returned to Hibiki's original campsite, it was completely dark, and the inky sky covered the entire forest. Hikari had already lit a warm fire by the stream, and the orange flames flickered, dispelling the chill in the forest.

Hibiki sat by the fire and slowly recounted the reasons why he had fallen into demonic possession.

Onodera hung his head, lost in thought, as if contemplating something.

Hibiki suddenly looked at Lin Chen, his tone calm: "This is also why I want to teach you the cultivation of the mind. Power has no right or wrong, but it can easily confuse the mind. I hope that in the future you can correctly examine your own heart and not blindly pursue power."

Lin Chen nodded solemnly, finally understanding why Xiang Gui had treated Ming Ri Meng so cruelly during the day—he probably didn't want Ming Ri Meng to become the next him.

Just then, a flippant voice came: "I see."

Everyone turned to look and saw Hai Dong Da Shu walk out from behind the tent, having been eavesdropping for who knows how long.

Chapter 57 Hibiki's Request

Hibiki looked at Kaito and asked in a low voice, "What do you want?"

"It's nothing serious," Hai Dong said flippantly. "The boy said he wants to formally inherit the power of the demon?"

Hibiki poked at the fire in front of him, slowly shook his head, and politely refused: "I don't want him to repeat the same mistake and become like me."

"Really? That's a real shame." Hai Dong sighed with feigned regret, then his tone suddenly shifted, carrying a hint of deliberate provocation. "The younger generation of sound warriors are full of energy right now, all thinking about unifying the sound path. He's leading everyone in this effort."

"Unified Sound Strike..."

Hibiki muttered to himself, slightly lost in thought.

Just as Xiang Gui was distracted, Hai Dong's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he suddenly quickened his pace.

Caught off guard by Hai Dong's movement, Xiang Gui instantly snapped back to reality. The confusion in his eyes vanished, replaced by wariness. He moved with lightning speed, blocking Hai Dong's path and shouting in a deep voice, "I know. Your goal is the Xiang Gui Sect's secret treasure, isn't it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yusuke Onodera and Chen Lin also got up and walked to Hibiki's side.

Hai Dong stopped in his tracks, making no attempt to hide it. A straightforward smile appeared on his lips as he frankly admitted, "As expected, nothing can be hidden from you, Uncle."

"Kaito! You've gone too far!" Yusuke Onodera clenched his fists, somewhat angry.

He was about to step forward to argue when Hibiki stopped him with a hand gesture. Hibiki didn't turn around, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable tone: "Don't interfere!"

After speaking, Hibiki slowly raised his hand and took out an ancient-looking tuning fork from his waist. The tuning fork was dark gold in color and engraved with intricate patterns; it was a heirloom passed down through Hibiki's lineage. He handed the tuning fork to Kaito.

Hai Dong turned his head away, ignoring the tuning fork completely, and said disdainfully, "This is not what I want. I have no interest in it."

“This isn’t for you,” Hibiki’s voice remained calm. “I asked you to give it to the boy.”

"Huh?" Yusuke Onodera looked puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Hibiki, didn't you just say you didn't want Asumu to repeat the same mistake? Why are you like this now..."

Hibiki turned to look at him, a gentle light appearing in his cloudy eyes, and his tone became more resolute: "I've figured it out. Asumu is a simple and kind child, his heart is purer than anyone I've ever met. I believe in him, he won't become like me."

He paused, his gaze returning to Hai Dong, his tone carrying a hint of entrustment and resolve: "If one day in the future I am truly and completely consumed by the demon within me, and never wake up again... I hope the young man can end my life with his own hands. This would mean he has inherited my soul."

The air fell silent instantly. Hai Dong stared at the transformed tuning fork, the playful smile on his lips gradually fading as he fell silent.

Lin Chen and Yusuke Onodera stood quietly to the side, not saying a word, just watching Hibiki's back, a complex emotion rising in their hearts.

...

Beside an unnamed hill, a voice rang out: "Only demons are not enough!"

The dimensional barrier flashed, and a figure appeared, bursting into wild laughter.

...

Meanwhile, Tsukasa Kadoya knelt on the high seat, quietly watching the master and disciple of the Demon Slayer School and the Ibuki School complete the succession ceremony.

Meanwhile, outside the room, Tomorrow Dream secretly listened to all of this, her eyes filled with disappointment and confusion.

The first rays of morning sunlight pierced through the clouds, illuminating every corner of the Sound Strike Camp. Lin Chen was startled awake by a cry, and opened his eyes wide. Looking in the direction of the sound, he saw Guang Xiahai standing by the fire, his eyes filled with panic.

"Xia Hai, what's wrong?" Lin Chen immediately got up and walked to her side to ask.

"I...I'm fine..." Guang Xia Hai forced a smile and waved his hand, but his slightly trembling fingertips and absent-minded eyes could not hide the unease in his heart.

Looking at her expression, Lin Chen instantly understood.

Recalling what Narutaki said to him yesterday, Lin Chen knew that Hikari Natsumi was still influenced by him.

Lin Chen had already advised her yesterday, but some knots in one's heart must ultimately be untied by oneself.

This made Lin Chen feel even more disgusted with Minglong.

That bastard, if you can't handle a game, you resort to these dirty tricks!

At this moment, Yusuke Onodera and Hibiki also woke up one after another. Hibiki's breathing was much more stable than the night before, but his face was still a little pale.

Just then.

Footsteps could be heard outside the camp, and Kaito Daiki slowly walked over with Asumu.

Tomorrow's Dream still carries a hint of disappointment.

“He’s been thinking about it all night.” Hai Dong looked at Xiang Gui, his tone calm. “I think it’s better to tell you directly.”

Asumu took a deep breath, took two steps forward, and called out, "Master Hibiki."

Hibiki looked at the boy and couldn't help but step forward to stand beside him.

Lin Chen, Yusuke Onodera, and Mitsu Natsumi stood aside, quietly watching this scene. But Lin Chen always felt that this scene was like a final farewell between master and disciple, with turbulent undercurrents hidden beneath the calm surface.

This action, in turn, gave Haidong an opportunity.

Hai Dong slowly walked to Hibiki's recliner, picked up a red backpack, then returned between Hibiki and Asumu, threw the backpack on the ground, and a long, narrow box appeared in his hand. He held the box up, his tone smug: "Just as I expected, the usually flawless old man will be full of flaws in front of the young man."

Hibiki was drawn in by Kaito's words and stared at the box in his hand: "When did you get this?!"

"From the very beginning, all he wanted was the secret treasure of the Sound Strike Dao."

Just then, a familiar voice came from afar. Tsukasa Kadoya arrived at the camp, glanced at everyone, and continued, "The boy was just being used."

"That's not true at all!" Asuka turned around and stood in front of Haidong. "He's very good to me!"

Looking at the boy's innocent appearance, Lin Chen sighed softly in his heart. Hibiki was right, Asumu was really too naive and too kind, easily believing in other people's kindness, but unable to see the scheming behind people's hearts.

Hai Dong looked down at the Asumu in front of him, sighed helplessly, and muttered, "What a troublesome fellow."

Then, he raised his head, no longer hiding his true intentions, and frankly admitted: "Shi is right, I only approached you from the beginning because of the treasure."

"How could this be..." Asumu still didn't want to believe it.

"Kid, don't be silly!" Tsukasa Kadoya stepped forward. "This guy is a thief!"

Kaito looked at Tsukasa Kadoya and readily admitted it, smiling as he said, "That's right, but, boy."

He paused, his gaze suddenly shifting to Hibiki, his tone turning abruptly cold: "This guy is far more dangerous than me!"

Before he could finish speaking, Hai Dong suddenly raised his hand, aimed the Diend Driver at Hibiki, and pulled the trigger without hesitation!

"boom!"

The pale blue energy bullet, accompanied by a whooshing sound, shot straight toward Hibiki's chest!

"Danger!" Mitsuka Mitsuka and Yusuke Onodera exclaimed simultaneously.

Hibiki's eyes narrowed, and he nimbly dodged to the side. The bullet grazed his chest, struck the ground behind him, and exploded into piles of small stones.

He steadied himself sideways and looked at Hai Dong, as if he understood something.

Then he gave Lin Chen another deep look.

Lin Chen's heart stirred, and he instantly understood what he meant, nodding slightly.

Last night before going to sleep, Xiang Gui found him alone and solemnly entrusted him: "Lin Chen, no matter what happens next, please don't interfere. It's my own choice."

Looking into his resolute eyes, Lin Chen remained silent for a moment before finally nodding and agreeing to his request.

At that moment, Hibiki's body began to struggle violently, a suppressed growl escaping his throat. His hand, clutching his chest, clenched tightly, and his voice was filled with anguish: "I can no longer control the power of the demon..."