As a weirdo, I like being a Kamen Rider

Lin Chen was initially puzzled, unable to understand why someone would insist on taking on such a risky undertaking. It wasn't until he saw the way Zuo Xiangtaro looked at the child that Lin Chen instantly understood. He subconsciously reached up and gently touched his pocket.

Fortunately, in the original story, this commission ended peacefully. Although the ending wasn't perfect, at least it didn't lead to an irreparable tragedy. Lin Chen then stopped asking about the matter and focused on returning to his original plan.

Turning our attention back to the office, the scene before us was particularly comical and amusing.

For some unknown reason, Philip was stuck inside a metal bucket. Akiko was squatting beside him, holding a measuring cup and carefully feeding liquid into the bucket, seemingly trying to help him get out.

A pungent and sour smell filled the air. Lin Chen sniffed it lightly and immediately recognized it as the smell of vinegar.

He slowly walked forward, looked at the ridiculous scene before him, and asked, "Do you need any help?"

When Akiko saw Lin Chen return, she felt like she had found a savior and looked up anxiously, "Lin Chen, you have to think of a way to get Philip out!"

Lin Chen slowly circled the metal bucket stuck in place, carefully examining the gaps and the tightness of the clamp. The bucket held Philip firmly in place, fitting him tightly without any gaps, except for a narrow opening on the side.

Without any unnecessary movements, he inserted his fingers into the gap, and with a slight exertion of his arm, he easily tore the hard metal barrel open along the edge, as if tearing ordinary paper. The taut restraints instantly collapsed, and Philip was finally freed from the metal barrel that had confined him.

Akiko stared wide-eyed, her mouth slightly agape, her face filled with shock as she looked at the metal bucket that had been torn to shreds like paper. She couldn't help but exclaim, "That's amazing!"

Lin Chen casually replied, "It's just that I was a little too strong, it's nothing."

Having defused the little farce, he took the opportunity to inquire about the current situation: "By the way, how's the request for Shotaro to protect the senator going?"

After escaping, Philip straightened his clothes and began to recount the clues he had found: "We have made some initial progress. The attacker has been confirmed to be a hybrid of the Gaia Memory, and their weapon is a pair of sharp teeth with a unique shape. We cannot yet pinpoint the exact type."

After a moment's thought, Lin Chen offered a suggestion: "We can investigate clues in the direction of water systems."

These words were like a wake-up call. Philip instantly realized the truth, immediately sat down at his desk, activated his ability to access the Earth Library, and quickly retrieved all the data on water-related admixtures. He then rapidly filtered and compared the information, and then simultaneously transmitted the organized clues to Shotaro, who was on a mission outside.

Having solved the problem of clues in the case, Philip's attention was immediately drawn to the vinegar he had just tasted. His curiosity was piqued, and he immediately decided to delve into the types of vinegar, the brewing process, and related knowledge.

Seeing this, Lin Chen quickly interrupted. He had important questions to ask Philip, and if he let Philip get absorbed in his miscellaneous studies, he might not be able to come back to his senses even after spending a lot of time.

He adjusted his wording, avoiding sensitive and taboo expressions, and asked the core question: "I would like to ask, what are some feasible ways to successfully apply for a position in a large company without any formal credentials or experience?"

After a brief moment of thought, Philip clearly outlined two feasible paths: "The first is to forge a complete set of false identity documents, which could temporarily fool people into joining the company, but once the company's back office checks the records, the identity will be immediately exposed, posing a very high risk. The second is to directly impersonate someone else and use their resume to join the company, which is relatively more discreet."

As soon as he finished speaking, Philip couldn't contain his curiosity and plunged headfirst into researching information about vinegar, becoming completely absorbed in it and having no time to think about anything else.

Lin Chen stood there, silently pondering the feasibility of these two methods. The path of forging an identity could be abandoned immediately. The Sonozaki family controlled all forces in the entire Fuuto, with a very wide reach. Even those in the city who made fake identities and tampered with files were most likely peripheral subordinates of the museum. Once that line was crossed, it would be tantamount to actively exposing oneself and would only lead to walking into a trap.

After weighing the options, impersonating someone else became the most reliable choice at the moment. Having determined the general direction, the next step was to consider the specific implementation plan. Lin Chen recalled Sudo Kirihiko's experience; he too had started as a junior employee, steadily climbing the ranks until he reached a senior position within the Sonozaki family. Following this line of thought, he would first target a junior salesperson in one of the Sonozaki family's subsidiaries, looking for an opportunity to impersonate them.

Having made up his mind, Lin Chen already had a complete plan in mind.

The following morning, Lin Chen contacted Zuo Xiangtaro, asking for the contact information of his intelligence agents scattered throughout Fengdu. He then picked up a briefcase full of cash and prepared to leave. Money could smooth things over, which perfectly complemented his plan to impersonate someone else.

With a goal in mind, Lin Chen wandered through the streets of Fengdu, beginning his search for his target.

A steaming ramen stall on the street is full of life, and the delicious aroma of noodles fills the air.

At a makeshift dining table, two men ate ramen and chatted casually. Lin Chen recognized them at a glance: they were the information broker and Little Christmas, with whom Zuo Xiangtaro usually collaborated.

He knew perfectly well that both of them would eventually obtain the T2 Gaia Memory, enabling them to transform into hybrids. Furthermore, given their years of traveling the capital to gather information, they would undoubtedly possess the salesman's contact information.

The intelligence officer had a head of fluffy, frizzy black curly hair that looked like a messy black cloud, with the ends sticking out haphazardly.

The floral shirt covered in retro patterns, paired with a green T-shirt underneath, and a silver chain, gave him the casual vibe of a street hustler.

The little Santa Claus next to him had his red and white striped Santa hat askew on his head, and purple-framed sunglasses covering half of his face, giving him a slightly wicked and unconventional look.

Dressed in a red Christmas outfit with white fur trim, over a flashy shirt, and sporting an extravagant amethyst ring, he exuded a shrewd, worldly-wise air despite his Christmas attire. As he ate his noodles, a calculating glint appeared in his eyes behind his sunglasses.

Lin Chen smiled, walked to the table, inserted himself between the two, and called out to the ramen stall owner.

"Boss, put these two people's bills on my tab, and also give each of them an extra serving of char siu."

The two people eating noodles immediately stopped and turned to look at Lin Chen, their tone wary: "Who are you?"

"I was introduced by Shotaro Sato. I came here specifically to buy some information from you two. I wonder if you would do me the honor?" As Lin Chen finished speaking, he casually placed two thick stacks of Japanese yen on the table.

The intelligence broker and Little Christmas simultaneously peered forward, exchanging glances and weighing the situation before them. After a brief moment of thought, they nodded slightly, agreeing to accept the intelligence deal.

Chapter 122 I want your identity

After saying goodbye to the information broker and Little Christmas, Lin Chen quickly walked through the streets and alleys of Fengdu, following the address he had just obtained.

It must be admitted that the driving force of money is always straightforward and realistic. At first, the two information brokers adhered to the rules of the industry and were unwilling to easily reveal relevant clues. However, with a reward of one million yen per person in front of them, their defenses were instantly broken down, and they revealed the contact locations and rules of the grassroots salesmen without reservation.

Not long after Lin Chen left the ramen stall, the two people at the table exchanged a glance, tacitly took out their phones, and opened the contact information for Zuo Xiangtaro in their address book.

They relayed the story of how Lin Chen appeared, spent money to gather information, and attempted to contact memory chip sales personnel.

However, at this moment, Shotaro had no time to check the messages, as a sudden confrontation had firmly tied him down.

Influenced by Lin Chen's previous actions, Zuo Xiangtaro faces his first opponent with a fate that is highly similar to that of Sudo Kirihiko.

He has now married into the Sonozaki family and changed his name to Sonozaki Kirihiko. Both of them harbor the ideal of protecting Fuuto deep in their hearts, but their life circumstances and choices are completely different, and they eventually embark on two opposing paths of light and darkness.

Shotaro and Philip completed their W fusion transformation and were preparing to chase after the fleeing Anomalocaris Dopant when a Dopant covered in blue bone armor blocked their path. Looking at the Memory Driver that belonged to the executives on its waist, the two men's expressions turned grim.

Ever since witnessing W's ability to switch between various memory forms in combat, Sonozaki Kirihiko has been plagued by numerous doubts.

He approached Saeko Sonozaki more than once to ask her why. In his understanding, the Gaia Memory was a unique core product of the museum, but W could control all kinds of memory powers in a special way, which completely shattered his worldview.

When confronted with Kirihiko's questions, Sonozaki Saeko simply gave him a perfunctory answer, saying that Fuuto was a place with many untold secrets hidden in the depths of the city.

She told Wuyan that he was destined to take control of the dark order of Fuuto, and that these things were unimportant at the moment; he only needed to fulfill the mission entrusted to him by his family. With a few vague words, she easily brushed aside Wuyan's doubts.

Today, he finally has the opportunity to face W directly and is ready to put him to the test.

Meanwhile, Lin Chen arrived at the agreed meeting point without incident. There were few pedestrians on the street, and the surrounding environment was secluded and quiet.

He waited patiently against the wall, and after a short while, a man dressed in a black suit with a clean white handkerchief tied around his collar and carrying an alloy combination lock case walked over slowly.

The man's gaze locked onto Lin Chen: "Excuse me, are you interested in purchasing Gaia Memory, sir?"

Lin Chen smiled faintly and replied frankly, "That's right, it's me."

However, the expected transaction process did not begin as scheduled. The salesperson looked Lin Chen up and down, shook his head slightly, and refused: "I'm very sorry, after preliminary evaluation, you do not meet our customer purchase criteria, and this transaction cannot be completed."

Lin Chen was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise rising in his heart. He had never heard of any threshold restrictions for purchasing Gaia Memory. He quickly came to his senses, realizing that he hadn't actually intended to buy the memory; he was merely using the transaction as a pretext to contact the other party.

"It seems we're not going to make a deal," Lin Chen said casually. "However, I have another collaboration opportunity. Would you be willing to hear about it?"

A hint of curiosity flashed in the salesman's eyes, and he nodded slightly to signal the other party to speak frankly.

Lin Chen suppressed his smile, looked directly at the other person, and stated his purpose directly: "I intend to buy your identity as a memory chip salesman."

The salesman, who had been maintaining a gentle demeanor just moments before, suddenly became serious, his tone revealing obvious wariness: "Sir, you can't make jokes like that."

"I wasn't joking." The smile on Lin Chen's face also disappeared.

Sensing that the other party had ill intentions, the salesperson immediately realized that the person in front of him had no intention of making a deal, and instantly tensed up.

"It seems the guests never had any sincerity in cooperating from the beginning."

As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly took out a memory chip from his inner pocket, connected it to his body interface, and completed his transformation. He was just a low-level weakling, more than capable of dealing with ordinary people, but in front of Lin Chen, he was utterly insignificant.

The salesman, now fully transformed, launched the first attack, clenching his fist and slamming it towards Lin Chen. In his mind, this stranger didn't seem to have any special abilities, and he could easily subdue him.

But the next second, Lin Chen firmly grasped the incoming fist, and no matter how hard the opponent struggled, his arm couldn't move an inch. Lin Chen lightly exerted force with his feet, and a side kick landed on the opponent's body.

A dull thud rang out, and the salesman was sent flying backward in a disheveled manner, crashing heavily to the ground and being forced to deactivate his transformation.

Lin Chen slowly walked to the fallen man and knelt down, his spiritual power quietly enveloping him as he calmly began to persuade him. At first, the man was full of resistance and resolutely refused to compromise, but as the words deepened, his defenses gradually crumbled.

The man, named Osamu Kimura, is 25 years old. He has no relatives or friends by his side, and his only concern is his seriously ill younger sister. In order to raise money for her expensive medical treatment, he chose to become a memory chip salesman.

Even though he was in a shady business, Osamu Kimura still held onto the last vestiges of his moral compass. He would only complete a transaction according to the rules when he encountered a customer who was truly in dire straits and had no other options; otherwise, he would try to refuse orders.

With this way of working, his monthly income is just enough to cover his sister's medical expenses.

When Lin Chen made the request to take on the identity, it touched upon the other party's only source of income, so Kimura's administration naturally refused.

It wasn't until Lin Chen offered a high reward of 20 million yen that Kimura Osamu finally wavered in his decision.

The two quickly finalized the details of their cooperation. Lin Chen was responsible for arranging for Kimura Osamu to take his seriously ill sister away from Futo to a nearby city to receive treatment and recuperate, thus completely severing all ties.

The two are of similar age and have very little difference in physique. They also have no distinctive features in their daily appearance. If they were to impersonate each other and infiltrate grassroots positions, they would hardly be easily discovered by others. They are impeccable replacement candidates.

"The deal is now finalized."

Wearing the Nazca Monster armor, Sonozaki Kirihiko gripped a long, narrow sword, her icy gaze fixed on W before her, her tone filled with intense hostility.

"Your appearance is really an eyesore. I really want to chop you in half."

As soon as he finished speaking, he lightly stroked the gleaming blade of the sword with his fingertips, then suddenly exerted force with his feet, his figure transforming into a blue afterimage as he charged straight towards W.

Seeing the longsword thrusting towards him, W immediately raised his right leg to block and defend. However, facing a weapon-wielding opponent with bare hands puts him at a natural disadvantage.

Nazca's longsword attacks were fierce and cunning, with slashes and thrusts coming one after another. W retreated repeatedly, taking several heavy blows in succession.

Realizing that close combat was proving difficult to sustain, W immediately switched his memory to Frenzied Metal form. Wielding a retractable metal staff, he used its length to turn the tide of battle. The staff whistled and swung, its dense shadows blocking Nazca's attack routes, effectively suppressing him.

Shotaro was anxious, preoccupied with the escaped Anomalocaris hybrid and the little girl who had been kidnapped along with it. He just wanted to end the fight as soon as possible and get away to rescue her.

After several fierce attacks, Nazca realized that his close combat skills were no match for his opponent, so he decisively withdrew and retreated quickly to create a safe distance. His face was cold and grim, and he shouted in a deep voice, "Disappear from my city!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Nazca Lines stretched out their arms to the sides, and several golden wings suddenly appeared on their backs. Using the buoyancy of the wings, they slowly rose into the air.

W was on high alert, expecting his opponent to unleash a powerful finishing move, and prepared to meet the onslaught. However, after Nazca took off, he simply used the momentum of his high-altitude dive to amplify the force of his sword strikes. The moves looked impressive, but the actual fighting style was not much different.

The swooping slash was blocked and neutralized by W's metal staff, failing to inflict any effective damage. Seizing the opening created by the opponent's missed attack, W decisively switched forms again, gathering all her strength to deliver a powerful blow.

The powerful impact struck the target, an explosion rang out, and Nazca disappeared.

However, this attack also depleted W's power, forcibly unleashing power beyond its control, forcing W's combined form to dissipate.

Philip, whose consciousness was connected to Philip, tilted his head and fell into a coma.

Shotaro staggered to his feet, his muscles aching and numb, and his breathing becoming disordered and unsteady.

I contacted a detective agency and learned from Akiko that the situation wasn't too serious.

Shotaro gritted his teeth, suppressing his exhaustion and pain, and looked in the direction where the Anomalocaris hybrid had fled. Without stopping, he quickly chased after it.

Lin Chen contacted the information broker and Little Christmas again, offering them an additional fee to handle the matter.

The two had been in Fengdu for many years, with connections spanning all walks of life, and their efficiency in getting things done far exceeded expectations.

Within just a few hours, all the data was altered and perfected.

Once all the finishing touches were completed, the deep night had completely enveloped the entire city, and the streetlights on both sides of the street lit up one after another, the interplay of light and shadow revealing the hidden undercurrents of the city.

Lin Chen carried the briefcase with its contents changed, and put on the black uniform suit that Sonozaki salesmen wore, and walked towards the Narumi Detective Agency.