169 Support from all sides
Suddenly, Gengo groaned, as if struck hard in the back, and involuntarily slumped forward. A sweet taste rose in his throat, and crimson blood spurted onto Yagami Hayate's dress. Yagami Hayate supported Gengo's upper body, wiping the blood from his mouth, and hurriedly asked:
"Brother Yuanxiang, what happened?!"
"It's nothing, we should get back to reality."
Gengo knew very well that he was acting this way because Nachtwal had broken through 'Cyclone's' defenses and injured his own body. So he comforted Hayate Yagami a little, then took her hand and tried to lead her away from the mental prison created by the Book of Darkness.
But what should we do next?
The escape was unimpeded. After returning to reality, Genji once again deployed the Wind Barrier to block Nachtwal's attack, protected the awakened Hayate Yagami in his arms, and forcibly stuffed the pendant back into his arms, but he was somewhat troubled.
Although the 'master' has awakened and expressed a desire to leave this place, her connection with the Book of Darkness has not been completely severed. Gensou is somewhat worried that taking her away might leave some trauma on the child, since he really knows nothing about magic.
"Brother Yuanxiang, don't overthink it."
At that moment, Hayate Yagami gently tapped the Kamen Rider's breastplate, tilted his head back, and smiled as he said:
"Just use all your strength to blast this thing open. Trust me, you won't go wrong."
"Then I'll go all out!"
Gengo took a deep breath, and the 'X' symbol appeared on his chest. But the Kamen Rider's movements suddenly stopped. The heart pendant was not a tool that could be used at will. Because of his previous actions, the flow of power was slightly obstructed when he used it now, and Gengo faintly heard the sound of glass breaking in his chest.
Haha—next time I have the chance to handcraft props, I need to make them more durable; they're too brittle... I always feel like they won't last long with me.
Gengo sighed inwardly, but no matter what, the accessory could still continue to serve its purpose. However, just to be on the safe side, Gengo switched to the 'Joker' form. In the chaotic and distorted magical space, the black and gold Kamen Rider remained silent. As his left hand slowly clenched, the power within his aura swirled and gathered on it, enveloping it in a black halo.
The next second, a deafening roar erupted from the writhing, frenzied black mass. The shattered data body scattered like a giant wave crashing on the sea. Amidst the debris, a black shadow leaped high into the air, tracing a graceful arc before plummeting towards the ground. But in mid-air, a silver neckband, like an angel's wing, appeared behind the Kamen Rider, slowing his descent and hovering in the air, watching Nachtwal repair his body amidst indescribable shrieks.
"I'm sorry... I couldn't keep my promise..."
But to Genji's surprise, after he led Yagami Hayate out of trouble, he found the controlling personality covered in wounds, its body shrunk to less than the size of his own hand. It lay weakly in Yagami Hayate's hands, whispering in shame:
"That guy... I really can't beat him..."
"Ah, I can understand that."
These weren't just polite words to comfort the controlled personality; they were Gensou's heartfelt words. When he took that thunderous impact, he already had this bad feeling. Because the one protecting the data virus body at this moment was none other than Fate Testarossa, whom he had encountered before. Judging from this child's record, it was really too much to ask the controlled personality to defeat her without the support of the Book of Darkness.
"Transfer the antivirus program here."
Genshou placed the blank Gaia Memory beside the controlled personality and whispered instructions. She was clearly unable to continue fighting in her current state, so she would have to deal with the rest on her own.
"Fate!"
"Sorry, this is what Mom wanted!"
Seeing Genjiro's eyes blazing with fighting spirit, ready to fight her, Fate was instantly reminded of the harmonious times they had shared. The blonde girl felt a pang of pain in her heart, but she still gripped her scythe tightly, staring intently at Genjiro as she said:
"Fate will protect the Book of Darkness at all costs until Mother arrives!"
"I have no interest in the Book of Darkness right now."
Gengo retrieved the Dual Driver, pressed 'Ccylone' and 'Joker', and placed the transferred Gaia Memory into his waist-mounted special attack slot. Staring at the data virus entity behind Fate, which had quieted down due to Nachtwal's cessation of attack, he softly said:
"My sister is right behind you. I'm taking her home, so Fate! Make way!"
'call out!!'
Upon hearing Genji's words, Fate's face showed a hint of surprise. She subconsciously glanced at the virus data behind her through the reflection of her magical device. She had heard Precia mention its effects, but she still...
While Fate was still in shock, Genji had already transformed into a wisp of black wind and rushed over. Fate instinctively swung her magical device, and in an instant, countless crescent-shaped blades swirled and shot forward, forming a deadly net. Seeing this, Hayate Yagami couldn't help but let out a worried cry.
She subconsciously looked down at the controlling personality, wanting to ask what she could do for Yuanxiang, but found that after transmitting the antivirus program, the controlling personality lost consciousness and merged into her body to perform automatic maintenance.
In the sky, facing such a stunning attack, Kamen Rider did not hesitate at all and charged straight in. It must be said that Fate is indeed Precia's daughter, and the magical device in her hand must have been greatly enhanced. Just a casual magical attack, relying solely on the power of 'Cyclone', was not enough to deflect it completely. The separated half of her body was forced back by the impact after a short time, and she could only rely on 'Joker' to face the sharp blade.
Less than three seconds after plunging into the crescent-shaped sea, Kamen Rider was covered in wounds, but Genji's path remained perfectly unchanged, all because of a very simple mathematical axiom—
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
Looking at Genjiro, who seemed completely unconcerned about his life, Fate fell into an odd silence. Her hands gripping the scythe tightened slightly as she lowered her head, pondering the inexplicable emotions that had suddenly welled up in her heart. These emotions made her feel restless and uneasy, but when she looked at the virus data reflected in the light, Fate understood what was troubling her.
It was envy, it was jealousy. If I were trapped in there, would he come to rescue me like he is now?
Seeing the Kamen Rider who had withstood the crescent moon's attack and was now not far in front of him, Fate twirled the scythe handle a few times, gathering a gust of wind in Gensou, intending to force his way through. Just then, the blonde girl lowered the scythe, tilted her head, and whispered:
"Mom only wants the Book of Darkness, this virus... should be fine..."
"Thank you, Fate."
Gengo paused for a moment, then sincerely thanked the child. Afterward, Kamen Rider activated the right-side special attack gauge, and the antivirus data immediately flowed into the half-body of 'Cyclone'. Then, a whirlwind swept through, and the wind half-body accelerated towards the data virus body without stopping. In this state, Gengo could more accurately control the power of 'Cyclone' and avoid accidentally injuring Takamachi Nanoha who was bound inside.
But to Fate's surprise, the black half-body rushed towards her with its momentum. She instinctively reached out and caught it. Instantly, the cold touch of the armor, along with the warmth of the blood, spread through her body, and her protective suit was stained with large patches of bright red blood.
...Really, even if I'm in a hurry to save people, I'm the enemy.
Fate couldn't help but show a helpless expression, feeling both amused and exasperated. This trust that the enemy wouldn't take advantage of her vulnerability left her speechless for a moment. After thinking it over, she finally decided to call this guy an 'idiot'.
Let me make it clear first, I'm not very good at healing magic, so if you come back still in a lot of pain, don't complain.
Looking at the wounds on her upper body that were still oozing blood, Fate hesitated for a moment, but finally placed her hand on her upper body and released a gentle magical light to heal the wounds she had cut. At the same time, she was making excuses for herself, such as her mother not being able to see this side for the time being, or that she was just showing respect to her enemy.
But then, she noticed the child that Gensou had rescued from the Book of Darkness. The little girl was staring at her longingly, pouting slightly and muttering something. Although they were far apart, she could still guess what she was saying from her lip movements:
"That technique is so rough! This kind of treatment is really painful. It would be better if I did it myself, even though I'm slower at treating people now... Hmm! Does that mean I can hold onto Gensou-nii forever?!"
"........"
Fate didn't speak, but silently tightened her arms around his waist a little more, while her gaze towards Hayate Yagami showed more dissatisfaction. Hayate Yagami, sensing Fate's hostility, was slightly taken aback, tilted her head and smiled, but a faint sense of tension seemed to linger between them.
But the roar of the data virus broke the delicate atmosphere between the two children. Under the impact of the gale, the data virus melted away like spring snow, leaving no room for struggle. When Genji saw Takamachi Nanoha finally appear, he did not hesitate to pull her out. After releasing all the remaining killing energy, he wrapped up half of his body and returned to Yagami Hayate's side. Fate, who was suddenly left empty in his arms, grabbed at the air a couple of times with some reluctance, and finally clenched his fist helplessly.
"Nanoha, Nanoha, wake up, wake up, how are you?"
Genji anxiously called out to Shichitaka Nanoha, who had already removed her protective suit from her arms. The child was ice-cold all over, but was constantly sweating, as if she had just been pulled out of the water.
The boy instinctively channeled ripples into Nanoha Takamachi's body, and visibly, the child's pale face regained some color. But before Genji could even laugh, dark red blood gushed out of Nanoha Takamachi's mouth and nose like a burst dam. The child's body had been tormented to the brink of collapse by the data virus.
"No, no, stop it!!"
Helpless, Genji desperately drew upon the Ripple energy within his body to infuse into Nanoha Takamachi's body. Hayate Yagami and Fate also rushed over, using the healing magic they knew to save Nanoha Takamachi's fading life.
However, Nanoha Takamachi's injuries were too severe. Even with the help of the three, they could only barely keep her alive and were powerless to reverse her condition. Moreover, what worried Gengo the most was that his body was too exhausted. He simply couldn't sustain such a high-intensity wave transmission for long!
Oh, right, the Emperor Stone!
A flash of inspiration struck Genji. He hurriedly took out the gem from his pocket, tore off a fragment from the necklace, and pieced it together, intending to place it on Nanoha Takamachi to prolong her life. However, Fate urgently stopped him:
"Her body is about to burst!"
...Then I'll do it myself!
Without hesitation, Genji shoved the Moon Emperor Stone into his chest. In that instant, the boy let out a heart-wrenching cry. Blue lightning crackled across his body, and the surging energy caused his thin body to swell more than a size larger. The transformation was forcibly canceled. The Moon Emperor Stone, which was originally quite stable, became extremely agitated after being integrated into his body due to its damage. If the boy's body had not been tempered by the 'Joker', it would probably have burst.
But... this is completely ineffective in treating Nanoha!
Feeling the destructive energy coursing through his body, Genji's expression immediately turned extremely grim. If he were to treat Nanoha again, this destructive energy would inevitably be transferred to the child's body as well.
If I could stabilize this power and transform it into ripples, I could definitely save Nanoha's life, but... but what I lack right now is time!
What to do? What to do?! What to do?!
Overwhelmed with grief, Gengo held Takamachi Nanoha in his arms, wiping the blood from her face, forcing himself to calm down and consider other options.
Wait, wait, Cyclone... Cyclone!
Gengo picked up Nanoha Takamachi, grabbed her wristband, and rushed out of the barrier. When he fought Utopia to the death, his body was riddled with holes, but even so, he was still saved. At that time, his injuries were definitely more serious than Nanoha's. So, please, please save Nanoha!
The wristband still contained the data from the last time the barrier was broken, so Gengo was able to bring Takamachi Nanoha back to Fuuto without any hindrance. But no matter how much he called out to the winds of Fuuto, the miracle that had once befallen him showed no sign of lingering over Takamachi Nanoha.
Do we have to go to the old site of the Sonozaki family's house?
Despite enduring the excruciating pain inflicted by the Moon King Stone, Gengo refused to give up trying to transform, but was interrupted by the restless King Stone. Helpless, he had no choice but to run forward with his physical body.
But as he ran, tears silently streamed down his face. He knew very well that it was too late; time... was running out.
Hearing Yuanxiang's sobs, the girls beside him who were still doing their best to maintain the treatment couldn't help but show sad expressions.
But at that moment, to everyone's surprise, several strange black shadows suddenly chased after them from the barrier. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be the residual data virus chasing after them, seemingly trying to reclaim the thinking module of Takamachi Nanoha.
Upon seeing the culprit, Yuanxiang's eyes instantly turned red, and boundless anger and hatred exploded in his chest, causing his movements to become slightly uncoordinated.
"The World!"
Before he could make his move, a gray filter suddenly enveloped the world, and time stopped. When it resumed its flow, a tall boy in a school uniform stood in front of Yuanxiang, and the Platinum Star behind him roared and punched the approaching shadow away.
At the same time, two aged yet powerful hands reached out from beside Gensou and placed on Takamachi Nanoha's body, bursting with golden ripples. Caesar frowned and said:
"Don't worry, the child will be fine. With us here, she won't die!"
"And I've already sent someone to find Josuke. With that child's stand-in, there definitely won't be any lasting effects."
Joseph also spoke up to comfort Gengo, and at that moment, Gengo noticed an unusual restlessness in the wind, and a slightly languid voice came from the sky:
"The wind is picking up~~~"
As soon as he finished speaking, a whirlwind seemingly capable of pulling everything in its path firmly locked down the data virus entities that had scattered into tiny mice, attempting to launch a sneak attack. Mondstadt's drunken poet, accompanied by Barbara, rode the winds, nodded towards Genjiro, raised his bow, and said gently:
"It's been so long since I've seen you. Let me help you get rid of all this annoying filth."
"Nanoha, hang in there, everything will be alright!"
Barbara quickly grasped Nanoha Takamachi's hand, gently enveloping it with water elemental energy to heal her injuries. She also activated Nanoha Takamachi's crashed chat group system, converting its points into healing power to repair her body.
Then more virus data emerged from the barrier, followed by a familiar voice:
"Manager!"
Upon hearing the sound, Yuanxiang caught the flying sword without hesitation, pulled it out, and threw it into the air. Chen Huijie, who had rushed over, immediately leaped up and caught it. Amidst the faint roar of a dragon, ten flashes of red light slashed down, killing all the enemies rushing from the east.
At the same time, a giant triangular shield burst out from a nearby alley, knocking away the remaining survivors from the south, who were then picked off one by one by Wendy.
"Sorry, the winds in this world are a bit unruly."
Wendy stuck her tongue out at the big guy, while Hoshiguma, while keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings, said with a smile:
"Your aim is pretty good. Considering the sheer number of them, it's understandable, hahaha..."
"Pink Intestine Dragon, you're charging too far ahead, come back a bit!"
On the other side, Swire stood on the high platform, swinging her chain hammer while observing the situation. Watching the still-emerging shadows, the little tiger clicked its tongue; this number of enemies… the pressure was a bit much…
"Flower's Breath - Fruitless Peony"
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