The Strange Cat from Fuuto

Just as Silly Orange was struggling, Miku held the magic ring, which was still shimmering faintly, in his hand, with a phantom image stretching across the sky behind him.

Move along with his movements!

"Celebrate!!!"

A thunderous sound echoed across the city, plunging the entire city into inexplicable chaos.

"What is that?!"

"Oh my god, is this the end of the world?"

"It's already 3102, wasn't the doomsday prediction over a year ago?!"

........

Screams echoed from every corner of the city, and at the same time, the head of the World Tree and Sengoku Ryoma looked up at the sky.

"What does this guy want to do?"

"Whatever he's planning to do, just watch patiently!"

Inside the headquarters of Baron, one of the Beat Knights, Ao Jiao looked at the sky with a strange glint in his eyes: "This guy is the one who destroyed the World Tree headquarters before!"

Aojiao, who had the good fortune to witness Miku's appearance, was clearly envious of Miku's strength.

"quiet!"

Seeing the expected situation unfold, the cat sternly reprimanded the cat.

After the thunderous outburst, the entire city fell into an unprecedented silence.

Seeing this, DJ Sagara crossed his arms and said with a smile, "Looks like this guy really has some style."

Seeing the city fall silent, Miku let out a satisfied hum.

"Foolish humans, be thankful! The spirits of the great Helheim Forest have not abandoned you and intend to give you a new chance!"

"What does he mean by that?" The director looked at Sengoku Ryoma in shock. "Does the Forest of Helheim possess consciousness?"

"I don't know either, everything is still under investigation!"

With a grim expression, Zhanji Lingma focused all his attention on Miku's phantom, awaiting further information.

"This world is corrupt, the evolution of all things has stagnated, and humankind, as the most intelligent of all beings, has become depraved, filthy, and unrepentant!"

"However, all of this will change today. The Helheim Forest, which drives the evolution of species and the sublimation of the world, has chosen your world."

"Under the influence and impetus of the Forest of Helheim, you will face two choices: destruction or prosperity!"

"Hereby I declare:"

The supreme spirit of Helheim, the underworld forest, bestows upon you foolish humans a gift: the golden fruit has been born. Those who eat it will gain divine power, wield authority over the world, and lead your race towards a new evolution and future!

"The golden fruit does indeed exist!"

Upon hearing Miku's words, a fanatical and excited light shone in Sengoku Ryoma's eyes, while the director was plunged into immense shock. "The fruit of gold, the power of a god, the authority of the world..."

"But shouldn't the Forest of Helheim be a world-destroying entity?"

At the shop entrance, Sha Cheng, stuck in the car, scratched his head in confusion after hearing Miku's words: "Golden Fruit, what is that?"

Ao Jiao at the Baron headquarters was trembling all over, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he looked at Miku, his skin covered in tiny goosebumps.

"The power of the gods?!"

High in the sky, Miku's declaration continued: "Here, in response to the call of the spirits of the Helheim Forest, I will convene a survival game in Sawame City to compete for the throne of the gods and determine the ownership of the Golden Fruit!"

"Only one victor will reign supreme!"

"The loser eats the dust, never to rise again!"

"At this moment, I declare the rules!" Miku looked down upon the people of Sawame City, while Baiya watched Miku's performance through an open spatial rift.

"One of the rules is that there are no rules. You can use any means necessary to defeat your opponent in order to win!"

Rule number two: Only humans living in Sawame City at this moment are eligible to participate in the competition. Humans from outside the city are not qualified to participate, and if discovered, they will be immediately executed!

Rule Three: Anyone who consumes the fruit of the Helheim Forest is considered to have failed, unless they survive!

Rule number four: Only those who possess the Sengoku Driver and become Kamen Riders are eligible to participate in the survival game. Others are not eligible, and they are responsible for their own lives once they participate!

Rule Five: Any player who disobeys the Ruler in the game will face the consequences!

After announcing the five rules, Miku remained silent, giving the other party some time to react.

"A survival game to become a god..."

"Is it possible to become a god?"

"This is amazing!"

"I want to participate!"

........

"So that's why that guy asked us for the Battle Drive. No wonder he told us to enjoy our time." The director's face was extremely grim. "He had this planned all along!"

"It looks like a bloodbath is about to ensue!"

With his arms crossed, Sengoku Ryoma smiled slightly. He was also the owner and developer of the Sengoku Driver, giving him a natural advantage in this game.

Peach, standing to the side, her beautiful eyes sparkling, muttered to herself, "This is really interesting...", as she stood with one hand on her hip.

In Baron's headquarters, Ao Jiao excitedly punched the wall: "No matter what, I must participate in this game, obtain the golden fruit, and create the new world of my dreams!"

"Do you want to participate in the fight?"

“Then I’m willing to be your right-hand man and help you reap the rewards!” Zack immediately stood up and came to Aojiao’s side.

Ao Jiao glanced at him but didn't say anything. After all, Miku's phantom was still in the sky, which proved that his announcement was not over yet.

Having finally managed to crawl out of the car, Silly Orange stared at the phantom image of Miku filling the space and exclaimed, "It's huge!"

After waiting quietly for a moment, Miku saw that the various people in Sawame City had almost digested the news, so he spoke directly: "Then I hereby declare the first phase of the survival game to begin!"

“Over the next three days, a spatial rift connecting to the Helheim Netherworld will open, and I have prepared one hundred Battle Drives within it.”

"Do you want the golden fruit?"

"If you want, then enter the Helheim Forest, obtain the Sengoku Driver, and get your ticket to this game!"

"I hereby declare once again: the survival game for the throne of God has begun!!!"

Miku's figure slowly faded and disappeared from the sky. After the magic was dispelled, Miku weighed the ring in his hand and chuckled.

"This is going to be quite a show!"

Chapter 9: Isn't it tradition for Ruler to join the game?!

"nailed it?"

Bai Ya glanced at Miku, who had just returned from Sawame City. Miku plopped down on her throne and yawned lazily: "Not yet. This is just a preliminary step. After all, what follows is the most important thing!"

"Oh?"

"Just you wait and see!"

Miku pulled a Sengoku Driver from behind the throne and chuckled as he fiddled with the Lockseed in his hand.

"Crack!"

.........

At the Ge Ye family home, Ge Yejing, who had just finished cooking dinner, looked at her younger brother sitting on the sofa and couldn't help but sigh.

Ever since that terrifying phantom announced some kind of survival game this morning, her brother has turned into that state.

"Is this the Sengoku Driver that the big guy in the sky mentioned this morning?"

"Ok!"

Silly Orange nodded silently, his face somewhat somber. He had initially thought the belt he found was just a toy to play with, but he never imagined it would actually involve such a big matter.

"So what do you plan to do?"

What does "what to do" mean?

Looking at her older sister with a bewildered expression, Sha Cheng seemed confused. Ge Yejing took Sha Cheng's hand and asked, "What are you planning to do in that survival game?"

"I don't know, what do you think, sister?" Sha Cheng looked expectantly at her sister, hoping to find an answer. Sha Cheng's parents had passed away long ago, and she had basically been taken care of and taught by this sister who was like a mother to her.

"That depends on you. After all, you're an adult now, and you need to take on the corresponding responsibilities. At the very least, you should lend a helping hand to others when they are in trouble!"

Gently patting Silly Orange's hair, Ge Yejing stood up and patted her clothes: "We're having beef stew with potatoes tonight. Don't just stand there spacing out, let's eat!"

"Ok!"

With a look of understanding on his face, Silly Orange placed the driver on the table, got up, and walked to the dining table with his sister.

On the other side, inside the tent complex at the original site of the World Tree headquarters.

The director was staring blankly at his Sengoku Driver, having previously taken on the responsibility of saving humanity. After hearing the news about the survival game that led to godhood, he suddenly fell silent.

"To become the golden fruit of God... ah!"

The director, who was muttering to himself, had a glint in his eyes, as if he had made a very important decision. He grabbed his honeydew melon seedlings and said, "If that's the case, then I should make up my mind too!"

“Someone always has to make a sacrifice, but this time let me be the one… the persecutor!”

After making a decision he would never have before, the director seemed to become a completely different person. His previous reserved and hidden talents were now fully revealed. He was like a sword drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully exposed!

"Guihu!"

As Zhanji Lingma walked into the tent carrying his folder, he looked up and met the director's sharp and piercing eyes.

With his words stuck in his throat, Sengoku Ryoma momentarily forgot what he was going to say. Upon seeing him, the director rose from his seat and said, "You've come at the right time. Tomorrow..."

"No, starting tonight, gather all our forces and search for all the open spatial rifts."

What do you want to do?

"Win this game!"

After the director, who had a sudden realization, slowly uttered these words, a strange sense of oppression emanated from his body.