Yuanxiang stroked the handle beside him, chuckled softly, and said in a low voice, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes.

Although he doesn't remember that time, it can be inferred that his grandfather was afraid that one day he would lose his source of income, so even though he was so old, he was still working so hard to leave this legacy for himself.

That way, even if I don't work, I can still live off the rent from this place.

"Alright, you two chat here. I'll go prepare some tea and snacks for you."

Yuanxiang had decided to stop grieving for the deceased, so when he sensed something was wrong with his emotions, he decisively made an excuse to leave and sort himself out. But just as Yuanxiang turned around, Chen Huijie suddenly spoke up:

"Then you should prepare one for yourself too. I think you should also have something to say to us, store manager."

159 Lao Tzu! Makes his entrance!

"You're making it sound like you're interrogating a criminal."

Yuanxiang glanced back at Chen Huijie with an annoyed look, then leaned against the armrest and said:

"Since you've noticed, I'll warn you in advance that things might be a bit unsettled in Fengdu during this period. If you don't need to, it's best to reduce the number of times you come here. Don't be nervous, I'm just taking precautions."

"Then I'll help you."

"I do have free time too."

Hearing Chen Huijie's firm tone, Talulah hurriedly spoke up, but Genshou helplessly shrugged and softly replied:

"Excuse my bluntness, but if a real fight breaks out, you won't even be considered cannon fodder."

“.........”X2

Although Chen Huijie and Talulah wanted to roll up their sleeves and show Gensou their skills after hearing this, they became embarrassed and obedient after recalling Gensou's achievements. They simply couldn't find any points to compare with Gensou's extraordinary combat power.

"Don't worry, I can handle this enemy. You all just focus on your own tasks. I'll come find you guys to hang out when I'm done. That's all, you guys continue."

After explaining things to Chen Huijie and the others, Gensou went to the Demon Slayer Corps again. Whether it was the head of the clan or the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen who used to specialize in killing demons, they were now living peaceful lives no different from ordinary people. The three Butterfly Sisters opened a clinic, and with the help of the other Pillars and the head of the clan, it was doing very well. Of course, the main reason was that their medical skills were quite good.

Unfortunately, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was unable to train in Ripple, which resulted in his body remaining extremely weak despite receiving ample nourishment.

"Mr. Gensho, it's been a long time."

"Ah, it's been a long time, big guy."

At that moment, the Stone Pillar, Gyomei Himejima, noticed Gengo's presence and walked over with a smile, greeting him. However, Gengo had no memories of him and could only casually come up with a nickname that wasn't offensive. He quickly recalled what the Butterfly Sisters had said to him during their casual conversation, and soon, the name 'Gyomei Himejima' began to match the image of this big guy in his mind.

"Mr. Yuanxiang, please come inside and have a seat. I'm sure everyone will be happy to know you're here."

After the Demon King was defeated, whenever he had free time, Hei Mingyu would come to the clinic to help out. After all, he had saved these two children from the mouths of demons, and he had witnessed their growth all the way. He was also their elder, so it was only natural for him to invite guests into the clinic on behalf of the busy Butterfly Sisters.

"No, they seem quite busy. I don't have that much time to wait. Please tell them that Fengdu is not safe lately. If you see anything wrong when you come to my place, remember to run away immediately."

"...I understand. I will definitely relay this message to you truthfully."

Beimingyu Xingming clasped his hands together, his old habit of easily shedding tears leaving two wide tear streaks on his face. Yuanxiang smiled, patted him on the shoulder, and then turned and left.

As for Nanoha Takamachi, Mafuyu Kirisu, Morimoto Meidou, and the others, Gengo had no intention of informing or hinting to them. They would not leave Fuuto; they were only worried that he, as a knight (detective), would get hurt. So, don't bother them. I will protect them, and I will protect this city.

"RiderHenshin!"

'Cyclone!'

In the sewers of the agency, the expressionless Genji transformed into a green knight. With a gentle breeze, his figure vanished from the spot, and then, a seemingly endless 'green gale' appeared in Fuuto.

........

Doesn't this guy ever get tired?

Two days later, lying in the ghost train, clutching his stomach and his muscles twitching uncontrollably, Shiro stared blankly at the train's ceiling. His recent experiences had been truly outrageous. Whenever he appeared in Fuuto, a green figure would definitely rush towards him within one to four seconds. If he was even a little slow to run away, he would be met with a deadly beating.

At first, Shiro planned to rely on his special status as a ghost and the Kamen Rider to stall for time and see whether the dead would give out first or the living would collapse first.

After two full days and two nights of fighting, Shiro admitted that he couldn't take it anymore. The ghost believed that anyone with a normal mind would be unable to withstand such a long period of high mental tension and a standoff where there could be no lapse in concentration.

Well, the city's 'museum' deserved to die; what organization could withstand something like that?

Shiro leaned back in his train seat, listlessly curling his whip. He let out a long sigh. Luckily, as long as he didn't agree, the Kamen Rider couldn't rush into the Ghost Train. Otherwise, he would probably be dead already. But this was no solution.

Shiro silently glanced at the fist-shaped crater on the train. Although that guy couldn't get in, he had strange ways to attack the ghost train. Fortunately, he had to switch to his black form to attack the ghost train, so as long as he kept that in mind and ran away in time, he could avoid being attacked.

However, if this continues, the plan I am in charge of will not be able to proceed, and my wish will not be fulfilled!

...Forget it, I'll just have to ask for help. I really can't handle this Kamen Rider.

Now, when Shiro closes his eyes, he feels as if a green gale is rushing towards him, a truly nightmarish experience. And it will probably take a long time to forget this nightmare.

"Waaaaah~~~~~"

Just then, Shiro heard the whooshing sound of another train outside. He quickly stood up and looked out, only to see a Time Train he had never seen before approaching. He recognized the man standing by the door, who was happily eating a roasted pig. The man was called "Tooth King," a notorious figure in the "Time Desert." He led a band of robbers who specialized in attacking Time Trains.

At the same time, he is now also his ally. Like himself, he has made some kind of secret deal with that woman. However, his mission is to take down the pursuers and their Time Train. How did he end up here? Is it a coincidence?

"You're too slow."

As the two trains traveled side by side, Ya-Wang spat out the bone fragments in his mouth, took out a roast chicken from behind him, and continued eating while looking at Shiro, who was also standing by the train door, and said:

"Your plan is a crucial part, don't you know that? If you can't handle it, then get out of here and don't stop me from having fun."

I have completed the plan.

Although reluctant to admit it, considering the greater good, Shiro frankly explained the situation he had encountered. Upon hearing his explanation, Ya-o unexpectedly stopped tearing the chicken. It seemed that Precia had come to this world before the war, and while searching for the 'book,' she also discovered the Kamen Rider's usefulness.

Before they took action, Precia, to prevent delays in their plans due to the disparity in strength, specially distributed containers containing a small amount of the power of the Holy Stone Seeds. Such immense power allowed Fang to almost completely overwhelm the pursuers he encountered.

And now you're telling me you got humiliated?! And you got humiliated for two days straight?!

Ya Wang silently munched on his chicken leg, pondering the current situation. However, he quickly gave up on thinking, because this wasn't something he was good at. When faced with things he didn't like or that bothered him, he preferred to solve them with direct violence.

"Hey, haven't you found the puppet for that thing yet?"

At this moment, Ya Wang remembered something and looked at Shiro with annoyance, shouting that this ghost who wanted to resurrect his lover was deeply trusted by Precia. No, to be precise, he was a very obedient and useful dog who had his lover's soul under his control. So the woman also gave him something, a bead that looked like a ruby.

According to Precia, the bead was an unexpected gain for her. As long as a suitable user is found, it can unleash terrifying combat power. Even the little girl named 'Fate' might not be able to defeat the user of this bead.

"Planned"

Stroking the red bead inside his coat, Shiro yelled at Ya-o in frustration. He knew the bead's power, but he just couldn't find a suitable living puppet!

"Tsk... Damn it..."

With a dark expression, Ya Wang threw away the chicken carcass and grabbed a leg of lamb to gnaw on. Just then, Si Lang noticed something unusual happening inside Ya Wang's train. Following his gaze, he saw Ya Wang grinning, meat still glistening between his teeth, saying:

"Those were the original passengers of this Time Train. One of them could even become a Kamen Rider, but that weakling was really unlucky. He stepped on a banana peel before he could transform and hit his head on the corner of a table, knocking himself unconscious. Haha, what an unlucky guy."

"...Kamen Rider? Heh heh heh, give me that unlucky guy. I have a plan that might be able to distract that Kamen Rider."

After a moment's thought, Shiro gave Ya-o a sinister smile and whispered:

"However, let me make this clear first, for the sake of the plan..."

"Hey......"

Ya Wang grinned arrogantly at Shiro, tossed aside the thigh bone in his hand, and replied:

"So what if he blocks me? I'm not afraid of anything! If that Kamen Rider can bring me some fun, I'll thank him! Hahaha!!!"

Amidst the King of Teeth's loud laughter, the two trains speeding through the 'Desert of Time' suddenly turned around and headed towards the City of Wind.

.......

Phew... Is it planning to bury its head in the sand like an ostrich?

On the other side, Gengo also deactivated his 'Xtreme·Cyclone' form, leaning against a pillar of the Fuuto Tower, taking deep breaths to adjust his condition. To be honest, after two days of fighting, as the pursuer, he was really starting to feel the strain, and he still hadn't found a way to board that ghost train. This time, he really suffered a loss...

At the same time, Gengo could also sense that even with the accessory on his heart, prolonged use of the power of 'Xtreme' would still cause the 'blankness' to expand. At this moment, whether it was Gengo's imagination or not, he felt that his condition was very subtle, and feelings such as pain and fatigue seemed to be weakened.

This is not a good sign. At the very least, not feeling pain means that one cannot get normal feedback in battle, cannot promptly perceive changes on the battlefield, and cannot adjust strategies based on one's own condition.

I hope I'm just too tired... I guess I'm just too tired...

Yuanxiang nervously pulled the neck strap behind his back and wrapped it around his fingers, trying to relieve the pressure. At that moment, a strange aura came from the 'wind'. The aura felt familiar, as if he had felt it somewhere before.

However, Genji didn't pay attention to this, because that special sensory ability was something he would only possess after activating 'Xtreme', but now... never mind...

Since the situation had changed, Gengo could only hastily suppress his ominous suspicions and hurriedly ride the wind away. However, this time, he was surprised to find that the place where the strange aura was emanating was actually his own detective agency. Gengo carefully landed and looked at the situation inside, only to find that there was only Takamachi Nanoha inside.

However, the little guy's actions were a bit strange, and his behavior was quite rough. He kept opening the door, as if he was looking for himself. In his anxiety, he even lifted the lid of the trash can.

Seeing the little one's anxious expression, Yuanxiang deactivated his transformation and planned to go over and ask what was wrong, then tell her to go home and stay put.

But the moment he deactivated his transformation, his brow furrowed abruptly, because he saw a flow of data appear on the skin of his right hand. Although it was only for a moment, it looked as if his arm was made of data, rather than flesh and blood.

It looks like I need to move faster.

Genji silently clenched his right hand, then pulled at his cheeks, forced a smile, pushed open the door, and looked at Takamachi Nanoha, saying with a smile:

"Honestly, how could a grown man like me hide in such a small trash can? You little rascal..."

"I'm here!!"

Ok? !

Gengo stared in astonishment as the girl in front of him pointed at him with a rather arrogant posture. At the same time, the boy noticed that Takamachi Nanoha's pupils had turned fiery red, and a strand of red hair had appeared on her forehead. The child's gentle smile had now become quite rugged.

It was only then that Gengo realized that this strange aura was very similar to that of Tensei Shiro, and by that logic, there was probably an Otherworldly being possessing Takamachi Nanoha at this moment!

160 Momotaros

The Tianjin Four we encountered on the Zero Train was a strange person called 'Otherworldly God', which refers to a spiritual energy entity that comes from a different timeline than the original connected future.

Therefore, Otherworldly beings usually exist only in the form of sand or something similar, but by listening to human desires, they can take form based on the images that humans possess.

Those whose wishes are granted become the contractors of the Otherworldly Gods. Once their wishes are fulfilled, the Otherworldly Gods can use the contractors' memories as anchors to travel through time and return to the past.

However, in most cases, the Otherworldly Gods forcibly fulfill wishes through distorted interpretations. For example, if you wish for world peace, the Otherworldly Gods might achieve this wish by killing all of humanity in the world. Therefore, the Otherworldly Gods rarely fulfill the true thoughts of their contractors in a proper way.

Furthermore, after a contract is formed, the possessed entity can act as the possessed entity. In addition to enhanced physical abilities, the possessed entity's appearance will also change depending on the possessed entity.

At this moment, Nanoha Takamachi was undoubtedly possessed by some otherworldly being.

"Hey! I told you I've made my appearance, why aren't you even reacting!"

'Takamachi Nanoha' looked at the stunned Gengo and angrily rubbed her nose with her thumb, shouting at him like a little hooligan. But before Gengo could say anything, she casually tossed her hand aside, crossed her legs like a boss, sat on the sofa, looked at Gengo, and raised her chin, saying:

"You're the best detective in this city? Perfect, I need your help finding something. Hurry up! Sit down and listen to me! I'm in a real rush!"

Seeing that Gengo still didn't move, 'Takamachi Nanoha' slammed her hand on the table in displeasure. The table groaned under the weight of the force. Only then did Gengo notice that the possessed Takamachi Nanoha had become much stronger. The petite and cute child now looked much rounder.

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