"Indeed, before we parted last time, I said that the immense magical power borrowed from the Seed of the Sacred Stone could not be possessed by me, and I would eventually return to being an ordinary Kamen Rider. However... during this time, I have also grown in new ways. If I were to go all out, it might not be called a battle."
"You bastard... don't underestimate Heart!!!"
Upon hearing this, Brains wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said in an indignant tone:
"Heartt has become very strong while leading everyone in Roidmude in their search for a path! While I'm grateful that you rescued Heartt from that bastard Manno, that's no excuse for you to spout nonsense here!!"
"That's it!"
Medic chimed in from the side, and the two lackeys instantly formed a united front, determined to prove Heart right. However, Heart stopped them. He knew Gengo; he wouldn't use such an excuse to avoid fighting him. But he was still somewhat unconvinced and wanted to understand the true extent of the conflict between him and Gengo. Otherwise, he would never let this matter go.
“Cyclone”.
Gengo understood Heart's meaning, so he didn't say anything more. He let out a soft shout, and the emerald green memory jumped out and wrapped around Gengo's body. Then, the boy slowly raised his foot and gently lowered it under the gaze of the three Roidmude. However, the storm that was stirred up was completely opposite to what he expected. The violent wind blew so hard that the two little followers could only hold on to Heart's arm tightly to keep themselves from being blown away. But soon, they realized that before the wind stopped, they were almost too weak to hold on to Heart.
Heart had naturally noticed this as well. He grunted, grabbed his two companions with his arms, and continued to withstand the impact of 'Cyclone'. However, the force was still unstoppable. He couldn't help but retreat backward, his feet carving two furrows in the floor. Finally, his lower body crashed into the roof railing, using it as a support point to barely stabilize himself.
"So...so powerful..."
Medic murmured in disbelief. If someone had told her yesterday that someone could repel Heart in Roidmude form without transforming, she would never have believed it. She couldn't even imagine such a scene. But now it was truly unbelievable.
"Indeed, Gensou, you really surprised me."
Heart breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Gensou, whispering:
"You've become so powerful. What have you been through during our separation? How much suffering have you endured to gain this power?"
"There's no such thing as power falling from the sky; anything picked up for free is bound to have serious problems."
Genji casually withdrew the power of the memory, then glanced at the battle below, which had already ended, and said with a smile:
"Would you like to meet Kamen Rider Drive? He seems to really want to see you."
"Let's leave it for now."
Heart saw Takeru Tenkuuji beside him, but after hesitating for a moment, he shook his head and said:
"He is indeed a very outstanding warrior. Fighting him would probably allow me to evolve to some extent, but right now I just want to catch up with my old friend and put aside the matter between Roidmude and humans for the time being."
"Alright then, shall we go to the Great Sky Temple of the Venerable One for a while?"
Gengo looked at Tenkuuji Takeru, who had just deactivated his transformation and was hiding in the street, and said to Heart:
"He really wanted to see you too. He was so busy with the Eye Demon that he didn't notice how close you two were."
"No, actually I've already discovered Xiao Zun's location."
Heart shook his head again, gave a wry smile, and said:
"I, Heart, have never forgotten the friendship we forged back then. But although it's frustrating, Roidmude's identity is still too sensitive, and his current situation isn't too optimistic. So until the problem is resolved, it's better for me to stay away from him to avoid being dragged into the vortex of our clan."
"Don't be so sad, I'm still here."
Yuanxiang smiled and patted Heart on the shoulder, saying softly:
"Feel free to ask any questions. My strength is your strength. If we brothers fight side by side, taking down a wild beast will be a piece of cake."
"No, Gengo, I will not allow you to use the power of the 'Earth Library' because of this."
Surprisingly, Heart rejected Gensou's suggestion without hesitation, looking at the boy beside him with sharp eyes. His imposing aura made Medic and Brain freeze, as they had never seen Heart in such a state before.
"Power always comes at a price, a fact I learned acutely in the last battle. No matter what methods you use to resist the cost of entering the 'Earth Library,' I will not allow you to use it. To be precise, I will not allow you to use any ability that will harm yourself to help me, to help Roidmude. Genji, you are also my partner, and a friend I will protect in the future. Do you expect me to step on your body to reach the future?!"
Heart looked at Gensou and said decisively:
"That's definitely not the future I want, and that's the future I absolutely must shatter!"
"Ha... I understand. Okay, okay, you see I've already agreed, so don't take it so seriously."
Yuanxiang paused slightly. To be honest, although his seniors and friends had all expressed a great deal of goodwill towards him, few had been as direct as Heart. Therefore, after this exchange, the boy felt a little uncomfortable, his face burning. He coughed, continued patting Heart's shoulder, and happily said:
"Honestly, that goofy kid from back then has become so mature. I'm really not used to it yet, hahaha!!!"
"silly....."
"silly?"
At this moment, Heart's two little followers immediately perked up their ears and looked at Yuanxiang with slightly bright eyes. Undoubtedly, they were very curious about what Heart looked like back then!
"Ahem, Yuanxiang, let's go."
Heart, well aware of his two companions' thoughts, immediately coughed forcefully, changed the subject, grabbed Gensou's shoulder, and forcibly dragged him away, saying:
"We made too much noise just now, which might attract some attention. Let's go, let's go."
"Okay, okay, don't worry."
Gensho chuckled and gave Heart a thumbs-up, replying quietly:
"I won't tell your two friends what you looked like back then."
"That's not why I'm leaving!"
"I see..."
Gensho's lips curled slightly as he turned to look at Medic and Brain, and said in a loud voice:
"I'm telling you, Heart... Waaaaaaah!!!"
Medic and Brain eagerly awaited Gensou's next words, but could only watch helplessly as their leader covered the boy's mouth and disappeared from sight. They exchanged a helpless glance, and Medic and Brain, who were usually in a competitive (fighting for favor) state, sighed in unison before quickly taking off in the direction the two had disappeared.
"Heart, are you still hunting down the barbarians?"
In Roidmude's temporary base, Gengo sat on the sofa, looking curiously at Heart, who was peeling a peach and refusing to let him eat it directly, and was helping him peel it. He asked:
"Didn't you kill that guy back then?"
No wonder Gensou had such doubts. Before sorting out the timeline and sending everyone back to their current timeline, he had also slightly enhanced Heart. He figured that even if Banno Tenjuro had left some backdoor on Roidmude, it shouldn't be able to threaten Heart. Under such circumstances, he really couldn't imagine how that scientist managed to escape.
"Banno Tenjuro is already dead, or to be precise, he has already died once."
Heart handed the peeled peach to Gensou and said softly:
"But I was too impetuous and naive back then. After seeing Banno Tenjuro fall, I forgot about the flawless finishing technique you mentioned. Not long after I left that research institute with my Roidmude companions, Banno Tenjuro reappeared."
At this point, Heart sighed somewhat regretfully, picked up another peach, and continued:
"He uploaded his consciousness data to the terminal and continued to act in a form similar to Roidmude. He also obtained Kurim Steinbert's research data on Roidmude from somewhere, which has led to the emergence of a half-finished Roidmude that has started attacking humans everywhere. It's really a headache."
"Kurim Steinbert?"
Yuanxiang munched on the shredded flesh on the peach pit, tilting his head curiously.
"The scientist who worked with Tenjuro Banno on the development of Roidmude, and based on the information I have so far, that guy should be the main force in the research and development."
Heart handed the new peach to Gengo, saying with a touch of emotion:
"To be honest, at first, I didn't want to let him go either, and I wanted to kill him as well. But after thinking about it, I realized that there was no need to blame him for the barbarians' crimes. Besides, if it weren't for him, I and my other companions wouldn't have been born into this world. So I thought I'd let it go and leave him alone as long as he didn't mess with me. But I never expected that he would still die."
"Roidmude did it?"
"It was Banno Tenjuro who did it."
Heart said firmly:
"That guy couldn't possibly let that doctor live. After all, if he wanted to achieve his plan, the doctor's existence was an insurmountable obstacle. Unfortunately, we were blocked back then and failed to seize that opportunity to completely eliminate Banno Tenjuro, which allowed him to continue operating until now."
"So what exactly does Banno Tenjuro want to do?"
Yuanxiang asked curiously:
"That guy is so obsessed with Roidmude, it can't be because he finds it convenient to use."
“Gengo, as a Roidmude, when he learns a specific emotion from humans to the limit, even though he has already evolved, he can push himself to a higher level of ‘super evolution’. ‘Super evolution’ is not only characterized by his whole body turning golden, but his power will also increase exponentially.”
Heart gently explained to Yuanxiang:
"The primary goal right now is to have four 'super-evolved' mechanical mutants to achieve the 'agreed number' and thus launch a 'global freeze' on the world. This is what Tenjuro Banno is after. That madman is not only after the power of the super-evolved Roidmude, but also wants to continue his research under the 'global freeze' state. After all, at that time, time will be almost infinite for him. He can calmly study how to digitize all the humans in the world, number them, and bring them under his rule."
Heart paused for a moment, then continued:
"At least from the information I have, that's how it is. So it's not just because of personal grudges, but also for the sake of the world. If Roidmude is fortunate enough to stop this disaster, humanity will surely look at us with new respect."
That's what they said, but Heart couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Right now, it was Roidmude that was causing trouble, and it was Roidmude that was harming people. Under such circumstances, even if they succeeded, they would probably be misunderstood as Roidmude's internal strife. It would be a long and arduous task to shake off the stigma that Banno Tenjuro's plan had brought to Roidmude. But as Gengo's grandfather had once said, "Persistence is the key to everything in this world. After water drips on stone, there will always be a ray of light shining for you." So, don't be discouraged, Heart. You still have to lead your companions to carve out a place for yourselves!
381 The underground of the Great Sky Temple
"In short, if you need help, we will definitely be there as soon as possible."
Heart handed the peeled peach to Genji and said softly:
"Of course, we Roidmude will not stop our pursuit of Banno Tenjuro. If we catch any opportunity, we will not negotiate with the humans before taking action. We will not easily give up this opportunity for revenge to others."
"I understand. Since you already have your goal, I wish you all the best. Of course, don't just blindly rush into things. At least I'm still here for now."
Yuanxiang, munching on a peach, stood up, smiled, and looked at Heart, saying:
"If anything happens, just call this number. The person on the other end will relay the message to me. Don't worry, the person who answers the phone is quite reliable."
"Okay, take care!"
Heart nodded, noted down the numbers Gengo had engraved on the floor with 'Cyclone', then reached out and erased the string of numbers, watching Gengo leave Roidmude's base.
"It's truly unbelievable..."
After Genshou left, Brains finally peeked out, clutching a handkerchief that looked clean, and watched the boy's retreating figure. He whispered to Heart:
"It clearly only looks like... um?"
Brains turned his head in confusion to look at Heart, who was covering his mouth. Although he didn't understand why, out of trust in his leader, he obediently shut his mouth. Only after Yuanxiang's figure disappeared did he struggle to free himself and look at Heart with puzzlement.
"Remember, the next time you see Gensou, don't say he looks young or like a child. He doesn't like that kind of description."
Heart earnestly advised Brains, saying:
"Although Yuanxiang probably won't hit you too hard out of consideration for me, at the very least, you'll probably be beaten with a slipper the whole way. Can you handle that?"
".......Thank you Heart."
Brains imagined the scene and immediately shuddered. He was a man who cared about his reputation, and it would be incredibly embarrassing to be beaten up and run through the streets like that.
While Heart was earnestly instructing his little follower, Gengo had already returned to Tomari Shinnosuke and the others. They had finished dealing with the fake Roidmude and the Eye Demon, but the strong wind that Gengo had stirred up when he fought Heart had still caught Tenkuji Takeru's attention. He felt that Gengo must have been fighting something, so he began to search the surrounding area. After seeing Gengo return safely, Tenkuji Takeru breathed a sigh of relief.
"Don't be nervous, I just spotted an old friend and went over to catch up with him."
Gengo glanced at the police officers who were cordoning off the scene, and whispered to Tenkuji Takeru and Tomari Shinnosuke. As for who their old friend was, a glance at Gengo's expression made it clear. Seeing their reaction, Gengo smiled and continued:
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