Xiao Yuanxiang wore a compassionate expression, which seemed so out of place on his rather youthful face, yet so fitting for the occasion. He looked at Yuanxiang and said with a smile:
"I'm sorry, I couldn't see through the cycle of fate until my death, so I can't offer you any more help. I can only sincerely pray that you can be freed from suffering soon."
"I understand, thank you."
Gensou silently and slowly took out various memory modules from his coat, and whispered:
"I have a lot of memory here, I think you would like to take a look."
"This one will do."
Xiao Yuanxiang happily picked out 'Heat' and looked at Yuanxiang, saying:
"I consider myself a Buddhist practitioner, and passing away in flames is in accordance with the rules. Come on."
Xiao Yuanxiang closed his eyes and said softly:
"Alright, I can rest in peace now."
"Very well, then let me deliver your destined death..."
'Heat!'
Gengo pressed the fiery red memory, activating the data within, and gently placed it next to Gengo's face. The surging data transformed into flames of energy, licking at the child's remaining flesh and blood. Gengo showed no expression, only smiling with his eyes closed. His remaining Joker power was also thrown into the flames of 'Heat' by the child. In an instant, the entire giant statue was surrounded by a sea of fire, and all sorts of piercing, terrifying, and shrill screams immediately filled the air, with curses, pleas for mercy, and threats rising and falling.
But Gengo didn't speak, nor did the younger Gengo. They simply spent their final days in silence. Amidst the falling black ash, Gengo watched as he turned into a skeleton, then into ashes, which scattered across the Heat Memory. Gengo reached out and picked up the Memory. It seemed to have been stained with color, a mixture of black and red that couldn't be wiped or washed away... Hmm!
Gensou's movements suddenly stopped, and he collapsed to the ground, his face flushed red. This was not because the Joker mutation within him had flared up again, but because he felt an unimaginable weight pressing down on him. And, without Gensou's awareness, black hands with lividity on their backs appeared out of thin air and landed on him. These hands pressed down on Gensou, making it impossible for him to move or even breathe properly.
Meanwhile, in Fuuto, in Gengo's hometown, Little Christmas was happily handing out gifts, humming a little tune. But just then, a deafening roar rang in his ears. Little Christmas instinctively protected the children beside him and looked around nervously. He saw a terrifying monster falling from the sky, crashing into the ground and creating a huge crater. Standing on this monster was none other than Kamen Rider Joker, whom he knew well. However, Kamen Rider Joker's body was covered with thorn-like weapons, one of which had even pierced through his skull. It didn't look like he could still be alive.
Little Christmas swallowed hard, wanting to ask a question, but then he saw the Kamen Rider Joker turn his head to look at a deserted corner, as if someone was watching him. He chuckled, as if laughing, and then collapsed weakly. But before he even hit the ground, he and the strange man vanished, as if they had never existed.
Seeing this, Little Christmas blinked blankly, unable to accept it for a moment. He then hurriedly left the vicinity with the children beside him, fearing that if some memory monster learned of Gensou's death, it would come here to find out the truth and then harm these children.
But just as Little Christmas witnessed that scene, on the other side of Fuuto, Chifuru Rinno was chatting with his colleagues while holding his buddy, when suddenly, a powerful force shook the ground like an earthquake. He and his colleagues rushed towards the source of the tremor, and around the corner, they saw Kamen Rider Joker locked in a fierce battle with a monster resembling a locust. Kamen Rider Joker looked quite miserable; one of his arms had been torn off by the monster, and the remaining flesh was being chewed in the monster's mouth. Chifuru Rinno and his colleagues immediately drew their pistols and pulled the triggers on the monster.
But as soon as the first shot was fired, Chifumi Rinno realized something was wrong and immediately stopped his colleague. He frowned, confirming that he hadn't misread it; the bullet had indeed passed through the strange man's body and hit the construction debris behind him. This was a battle they couldn't participate in.
However, the moment Chifuru Rinno stopped, the fierce battle between the monster and the Kamen Rider also ended. The monster's fist pierced the Kamen Rider's heart, and the Rider's iron fist shattered the monster's head. The two perished together, turning into particles of light and disappearing.
Scenes like this are common in Fuuto. Hanako, the fruit stand vendor, watched in astonishment as a giant hippopotamus-like monster swallowed Kamen Rider Joker whole. Then, the black-clad rider punched through the monster's stomach, tearing it in two along the gap. But he collapsed immediately, the monster's terrifying stomach acid digesting him into nothingness.
Jin'ga saw Kamen Rider Joker descend from the sky once again, smashing the door of his ramen shop. But this time, the Kamen Rider didn't crawl out of the ground to apologize. Instead, he shakily reached out his hand towards the sky, as if trying to grasp something, but eventually let it fall limply and disappeared as his life came to an end.
Kirisu Mafuyu... no, it should be all the high school students who saw Kamen Rider fighting a dragon on the playground. The scorching breath was heading towards the school building. When they were in imminent danger, Kamen Rider burst out with a dazzling light, attracting all the flames to himself. Then, like a bomb, he took out the dragon's head and exploded, leaving nothing but the mess on the battlefield.
Nanoha Takamachi and Hayate Yagami saw more than a dozen Kamen Rider Jokers fighting high in the sky. Their opponents included a giant airship, a monster with seven heads and ten crowns, and a huge floating island. But inexplicably, these scenes seemed to be bugged, sometimes even overlapping each other, without affecting the battle outside. Hayate Yagami hurriedly asked Lynnfs to investigate, but the scan results obtained by magic were nothing, even though she had witnessed the battle firsthand. The scan results showed that the area was empty.
The most astonishing scene in Fuuto was in front of the Fuuto Tower. The square, which was bustling just a moment ago, was still incredibly lively, but that liveliness no longer belonged to the tourists and residents. Countless Memory Monsters emerged and engaged in fierce battles with more than a dozen Kamen Rider Jokers. Without exception, Kamen Rider Jokers emerged victorious in every battle. However, even a young child could see that the Kamen Rider Jokers were in very poor condition, looking as if they could die at any moment.
Kotobuki Tsumugi quickly dialed the hospital's emergency number, but before the busy tone subsided, the Kamen Riders collapsed and vanished without a trace.
Battle, death, battle, death... The streets and alleys of Fuuto were filled with terror as people watched the appearance of one memory monster after another, and the fall of one Kamen Rider Joker after another. It was as if primitive tribes, facing an onslaught of firearms, were using human lives to bridge the technological gap.
Shirou Takamachi flung open the office door. His eyes were bloodshot as he searched every corner, hoping to find a single word left by Genji to prove what had happened and how he could help him. But he found nothing. Shirou Takamachi put down his katana, leaned against the wall, and sat helplessly on the cold floor. He listened to the explosions coming from the distant street, grabbed his head with both hands, and bowed his head in anguish.
But what Shirou Takamachi didn't notice was that the moment he pushed open the door, a faint glimmer flashed across the doorway. That glimmer transformed into a light halo and disappeared into the time tunnel, floating around the Kinomoto family's residence. In that instant, a dazzling magic circle suddenly appeared. Eriol Hiiragi, who was leisurely drinking tea on the street, suddenly sensed something and almost teleported to the vicinity of the Kinomoto family's residence. He pushed up his glasses, and magic flashed in his pupils, revealing a wisp of Clow Reed's remnant soul.
"Yuanxiang's fate is about to come to a close."
Clow Reed's remnant soul was visibly weakened. Hiiragi Eriol was certain that he had exhausted all his magical power to activate the magic circle and summon him. In the moments before he vanished, Clow Reed urgently spoke to Hiiragi Eriol:
“Once the cycle is complete, all the suffering he endured in this life will have been for nothing. He finally managed to seize the opportunity to escape reincarnation, and who knows when the next one will be. Go help him, at least leave him a glimmer of hope to continue struggling. Go quickly! Please.”
“I understand that there is still a deal between Yuanxiang and me. Don’t worry, I won’t let him fall into despair.”
Clow Reed's remnant soul vanished without receiving a reply regarding his reincarnation. Meanwhile, Hiiragi Eriol adjusted his glasses, smiled, and accepted the request. He saw the floating halo, reached out and grabbed it, using it to activate the magic circle of the sun and moon, forcefully opening the 'door' and extending his magic power to Fuuto.
'To have one's name known is tantamount to having a part of one's soul seized by an opponent...to have one's birthdate known is tantamount to having one's experiences since birth and future development controlled by an opponent.'
Hiiragi Eriol's memories, inherited from Clow Reed, contained a sentence. Although he didn't remember who said it, the magical principle behind the sentence was applicable to the current situation. He could see that everything appearing in Fuuto was a 'memory' from the past cycle of reincarnation. As Genji was once again captured by fate, these projections that had been dormant in the past disrupted spacetime and appeared here.
That's terrifying.
Hiiragi Eriol thought to himself, one Gengoku is easy to deal with, two Gengoku are easy to deal with, but thousands upon thousands of Gengoku are a different story. Even for him, who inherited Clow Reed's powerful magic, it would not be an easy task to quell them.
I need to put in a lot more effort this time, otherwise I might not be able to escape unscathed.
Having intervened in 'fate' with magic, Hiiragi Eriol smiled bitterly as he watched the dead 'source villages' look at him. It was like an abyss; when you gaze at it, it gazes back at you. Hiiragi Eriol had no doubt that if he continued to use his magic in combat, these souls of the past would pounce on him like mad dogs.
Fortunately, these guys are just projections separated from 'memory'. As long as you are willing to use your magic, even Kinomoto Sakura can stop them to some extent.
Thinking of this, Hiiragi Eriol couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head. He was used to being confident, but he never expected to start praising his good luck this time.
"Come on, Gensou-san, let me see just how stubborn your cycle of reincarnation is."
Eriol Hiiragizawa raised his wand high, his face grim as he unleashed his magical power. In that instant, he saw a terrifying shadow loom over Fuuto. It wasn't a real shadow, but rather a vision born in his mind as an unknown, invisible force descended. And, perhaps unbelievably, the power emanating from that shadow was both gentle and resolute, like the embodiment of a strict yet loving father and mother. And the moment this power appeared, Eriol Hiiragizawa...
Sensing that his connection with Fuuto was being rapidly weakened, Hiiragi Eriol was certain that he would have been banished from this world if the magic circle hadn't already been set up.
Do you see me as an enemy invading Futo?
Hiiragi Eriol fell silent. The wills left behind by the deceased 'Gengoku' continued to protect the city. However, these wills were ultimately ownerless. They did not know how to distinguish right from wrong. They simply instinctively rejected things that should not appear in Fuuto, or rather, they were correcting things in 'memories' that should not appear in Fuuto.
Stubborn fellow, how should I put it, it is something left behind by 'Yuanxiang' after all.
Hiiragi Eriol pursed his lips and brandished his wand like a sword. There is a saying in the East that the greatest truths are the simplest, and Clow Reed's magic also has a similar principle. It does not need too many complicated or specific incantations. As long as Hiiragi Eriol wants something, his magic will naturally make it happen.
only.....
That's a bit outrageous...
Seeing the shadow of 'Gengoku' even charging back despite his magical attacks, Hiiragi Eriol suddenly realized that he had oversimplified things. These were indeed just projections, but precisely because they were just projections, it meant that as long as the original body did not perish, they could be continuously born from 'memories'. His misjudgment of the situation caused him to lose the initiative.
Did you see that?
Hiiragi Eriol raised his wand, and in an instant, hundreds of magic circles unfolded above him, shining like stars. At the same time, he spoke gently:
"Do you see the fate that Mr. Gensato carries?"
"Um......"
Sakura Kinomoto's voice came from behind Eriol Hiiragisawa. She was supposed to be taking a nap at school, but because she had played too late with Kero the night before, she had fallen asleep on her desk. However, the scene in her dream suddenly woke her up. The knowledge about 'precognitive dreams' that Kero had told her immediately came to mind. So she rushed over, even leaving Kero at school, and hurried back to her house. She opened the 'door' and saw this indescribable scene.
"Sakura, although Mr. Gengo didn't introduce me to you, there's no doubt that I'm his friend. So, please help me out. I'll temporarily share my magic with you, using the Clow Cards..."
Fire!
Before Hiiragisawa Eriol could finish speaking, he saw Kinomoto Sakura raise her bird-headed magic wand and swing it with all her might. A powerful magic cannon shot out, temporarily suppressing the shadows on the other side. This made Hiiragisawa Eriol's lips twitch involuntarily. He felt that Sakura's style had suddenly become a little strange.
But it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it can catch mice, it's a good cat. Since there are enemies everywhere, let this little guy use his magic to fire everywhere. As long as it can buy us some time, it's fine!
Hiiragi Eriol took a deep breath, gripped his wand with both hands, and raised it high. The sun and moon appeared on either side, and powerful magic surged forth like a torrent, revealing a hint of the style of the strongest magician of the past. Amidst the overflowing magic of the Clow Cards and the roar of the magic cannon, this reincarnation of Clow Reed shouted, and an unparalleled brilliance appeared from the wand. He then suddenly swung it down, landing on the castle-like shadow and leaving countless spiderweb-like cracks on it.
Without hesitation, Hiiragisawa Eriol grabbed Kinomoto Sakura and ran away, placing several layers of magical protection on the 'door'. Only after the terrifying impact disappeared from behind the door did Hiiragisawa Eriol breathe a long sigh of relief, and then both children collapsed to the ground.
"you are......"
"Shh~~~"
Hiiragisawa Eriol raised a finger, interrupting Kinomoto Sakura, and said with a smile:
Did you see that?
"Ah."
"Then strive to become stronger. Mr. Gensou is getting closer and closer to turning eighteen, and his fate will fall like a judgment. If you don't want to watch him continue to die, then this is the only path left."
"I understand, I...I..."
Although Clow Reed and Eriol Hiiragizawa both believed that Sakura Kinomoto possessed the potential to surpass them, she was still relatively too weak at the moment. Therefore, under Eriol Hiiragizawa's magic, she fell into a dazed state. When she regained consciousness, she appeared at the school gate. She remembered the terrifying shadow she had seen, but she couldn't remember who was helping her brother Gengo suppress those unimaginable things. But one thing was certain: it was time to speed things up!
Sakura Kinomoto clenched her fists tightly, raising her head as if flames were burning in her eyes.
I will protect my brother Yuanxiang!
........
Hmm? The pressure on my body has lessened.
Meanwhile, as cracks appeared on the shadow, Yuanxiang, who was suppressed in the Eye Soul Space, took a deep breath, coughed violently as if suffocating, and then struggled to his feet, running out with all his might. Although he was still very curious about what made him powerless to resist, what was more important was that this space was on the verge of collapse. If he did not leave quickly, his only fate would be to be swept into an unfamiliar point in time by the chaotic 'time', or even be killed directly.
Fortunately, in order to ensure his breathing, Gensou kept 'Cyclone' running. Even though he was almost crushed to death, he did not cancel it. The boy knew very well that this would be his only waypoint for returning home. It was precisely because of this persistence that he was able to escape danger in the shortest amount of time.
However, the question that puzzled Gensou at the moment still came back to that inexplicable pressure. His past self certainly didn't know about this, since he didn't have the habit of playing tricks on himself. So... was it the curse or resentment of eight million gods?
Gensou stood in the woods, watching the eye of the storm and the dark clouds dissipate in the sky. He then looked at the broken Eye Soul Key in his hand, pondering it over and over, and concluded that this must be the case. After all, it once represented the power of the island nation's legendary secret system, so it was only natural that its dying struggle would be frightening. However, since those guys had already disappeared along with the Eye Soul Space, there was nothing to worry about. He should go back to the Great Sky Temple, let Kozun and the others know that he was safe, and then he had to return.
"Go back? Are you leaving already?"
Tenkuuji Takeru looked at Gensou in surprise, and said with some reluctance:
"Since you've come all this way, let's stay a little longer. You've been busy with all sorts of things since you arrived, and you haven't had a proper chance to enjoy yourself yet."
"I came here to solve a problem."
Gensou flicked Tenkuji Takeru's forehead and said with a smile:
"Besides, you can ask Gang. I came in a real hurry and didn't even say goodbye to my friends. They'll be worried if we don't see each other for too long."
"Ah? Ah, is that so?"
Shijima continued somewhat absentmindedly, still recalling what he'd seen while cleaning up the Paradox Roidmude's wreckage. The silver-white frame looked increasingly like the bezel of the tablet computer Banno had used to hide in. Shijima was certain he wasn't mistaken. But if it really was Banno Tenjuro's tablet, didn't that mean that bastard had been killed by Jin along with the Paradox Roidmude? This... this was good news, but it felt a little too easy, and... Banno really wanted the driver dead. Suddenly, he didn't know what to do next...
"Gang, what's wrong?"
Gengo noticed Shijima's unusual behavior and exchanged a glance with Tomari Shinnosuke before asking him with concern. Shijima quickly shook his head and said:
"It's nothing, I'm just feeling a bit tired. Since you're leaving, I won't try to persuade you to stay. Remember to look for me next time you come. Let me tell you, when it comes to having fun, no one here can compare to me!"
"Gang, there's nothing to be proud of."
Shijima Kiriko slapped her younger brother lightly, and Gengo laughed heartily, stood up, and gave Shijima Tsuyoshi a high five, saying:
"Okay, I'll remember that. You can't go back on your word later."
After speaking, Gensou saw Heaer, a Roidmude who smiled slightly at the boy and said softly:
"I've become stronger, and I can now lead my companions forward more effectively. You don't need to worry about me; my future is definitely bright."
"Well, I wish you success."
Gensho gripped Heart's hand tightly, then turned around, looking at the smiling crowd seeing him off. He opened the portal in the same way and leaped back into his own world.
390 Yuanxiang, let's trade!
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