I am Kamen Rider who reverses dimensions

466 Your name is Takamachi Nanoha.

“Mr. Takamachi, everyone has little secrets. It’s not a good habit to keep asking questions until you get to the bottom of things.”

Faced with Shirou Takamachi's persistent questioning, Gengo calmly turned around and said:

"But judging from your expression, you probably won't be able to sleep if you don't get an answer. In that case, since you and my grandfather have a good relationship, I'll give you a brief answer. That agency is one of my bases. The reason you haven't seen me is because I have a few tricks up my sleeve to cover my tracks. But now that I'm retiring, I'm just starting to show up in front of you a little. If nothing goes wrong, I think we'll be neighbors until I get tired of this city. So, please take care of me, Mr. Takamachi Shirou."

Yuanxiang's lips curled into a smile, and he said with a hint of mischief:

"Alright, let's leave it at that. I have some things to take care of, so I'll be leaving now."

As for Takamachi Shirou, Gengo had quite a bit of experience dealing with him, so there wasn't much to say. There was no need to elaborate on the literal meaning, as saying too much would only expose his flaws. For someone as meticulous as him, it was best to stay as far away as possible. Playing the riddle-maker for a while longer would definitely not do any harm.

Watching Genjiro's departing figure, Takamachi Shirou frowned deeply. He felt there was a lot to investigate, but when it came to actually taking action, he was at a loss. Without a doubt, he had come face to face with Genjiro's grandson. Although Takamachi Shirou felt he didn't need to lose, the thought of straining his relationship with Genjiro over something like this made him hesitate.

Forget about that for now.

In the end, Shirou Takamachi made a decision to pretend that the conversation had never happened. However, when he brought the sake over and looked at Minamoto no Shōkichi's tombstone, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and mutter to himself, "Your grandson is really something else."

Meanwhile, after leaving the cemetery, Gengo headed towards the office. Next, he needed to completely resolve the matter with Kiryu Sento.

On his way home, the boy heard a clanging sound. Looking up, he saw workers dismantling the most prominent billboard in Fuuto. The billboard was in a prime location, but that meant the rental fee was exorbitant. In Fuuto, a city whose economy had been declining since the Sonozaki family went bankrupt, the billboard was far too expensive. As a result, it had been vacant for a long time. However, this did not change its status, as it was the most iconic building besides Fuuto Tower.

Yuanxiang stopped to look at this, imagining what the city would look like after it was rebuilt. But soon he realized that such imagination was meaningless, so he turned to leave. But just then, he suddenly sensed a strange and terrifying fluctuation. He was quite familiar with the aura of this power; it was the power of reincarnation. The boy looked around with a solemn expression, hoping to find the reason for the appearance of this aura. He didn't understand why such changes had begun when the time hadn't come yet.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the workers were also affected by this aura. One immediately fainted, and another's eyes went blank, blood gushing from his eyes and mouth, leaving him barely alive. Gengo quickly hid in an alley, then reappeared as Kamen Rider, picked up the worker, and rushed to the hospital. Fortunately, he was rescued in time and didn't lose his life. However, after this incident, Gengo was completely baffled. He returned to the scene to figure out what had caused the anomaly in the cycle of reincarnation. Although according to the information given by Daido Katsumi, the power in the cycle of reincarnation had indeed been triggered by the Zaibatsu X, the young man didn't think that this brand possessed such a high level of scientific expertise.

No, I can't find it.

Yuanxiang circled the billboard several times, but he couldn't find anything useful. Disappointed, he shook his head and marked the spot with 'cyclone', intending to return at any time to see what was causing the trouble.

but.....

It shouldn't be like this.

Yuanxiang felt a bit overwhelmed. Although the power of reincarnation was strong, it was still quite quiet as long as one didn't do anything reckless to trigger it. In the past, its appearances were basically influenced by external factors, so what exactly affected it this time?

The more Genji thought about it, the less he could find the answer. The less he could find the answer, the more decisive Genji became. He went straight into the Earth Library, entered keywords, and searched for everything that happened on the billboard. However, even if he consumed his memories, the 'memories' he obtained were not of much reference value, even though Genji had already watched the memory of when the reincarnation aura erupted in his mind frame by frame more than a hundred times.

However, Gengo was not too disappointed by this, as it was within his expectations. To be honest, although he was the one who died, Gengo felt that he was the weakest one among them. Despite being closely related to him, Gengo had no idea how deep the gap was between them.

I'll still come here to stroll around and take a look whenever I have free time.

With that thought in mind, Yuanxiang made up his mind. It was just a few memories, and it didn't matter anymore.

"Hey? Gensou-nii, what are you doing here? Are you busy with a commission?"

"Um!?"

Just as Gensou was about to leave, an unexpected voice rang out beside him. It was Nanoha Takamachi. Although she had lost her memories, the Heart of the Rising Sun was still in her hands. She was still that genius mage. Therefore, the fluctuations from the Reincarnation Explosion had attracted her here. However, she did not expect to see Gensou standing there in a daze. So, Nanoha Takamachi thought of coming over to get information out of him.

"Who are you......."

However, Gengo couldn't remember her. The consequences of not sparing his memories became apparent, but Gengo, who had already forgotten everything, was completely unaware of this.

"I'm Nanoha Takamachi, um... does changing my clothes make such a big difference?"

Nanoha Takamachi and Gengo exchanged glances, confirming that their neighbor's older brother genuinely didn't recognize them. They then looked at themselves with surprise, scrutinizing their new dress, and said:

"Brother Yuanxiang, haven't you remembered yet?"

"Ah... Mr. Takamachi Shirou's child."

Yuanxiang smiled sheepishly and said softly:

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. I just took over Grandpa's shop recently and there are a lot of things to deal with. My brain isn't working properly, so I didn't remember you. I'm really sorry."

"It's okay, it's okay."

Nanoha Takamachi quickly waved her hand, indicating that there was no need to be so formal, then put her hands behind her back and looked at Genji, saying:

"Brother Yuanxiang, I heard that something really fun just happened here, right?"

"Fun? Who's talking nonsense like that to you?"

Yuanxiang was stunned for a moment, then quickly waved his hand and said:

"It was a near-fatal incident, and it involved some kind of weirdo, so it was very dangerous. Nanoha, don't linger here, leave quickly, listen to me."

"Well!"

Seeing that Genji's tone was gentle but his attitude was firm, Nanoha Takamachi didn't continue to pester him. Under the boy's gaze, she moved away from there. However, Nanoha Takamachi was still somewhat unwilling. She pursed her lips, looked around, and after confirming that no one was around, she opened the dimensional chat group.

Her idea was simple: although everyone in the group wasn't exactly an adult, they all possessed some rather powerful skills—except for Madoka. So, she wanted to get a few useful tips from the group members. That way, she might be able to fight alongside Kamen Rider Joker. After all, Joker was now a very powerful mage, so being his assistant shouldn't be a problem. If that didn't work, she could add Hayate too; Hayate would definitely be happy to become a 'Kamen Rider Mage' as well!

Of course, Nanoha Takamachi also took a selfie and posted it in the group to see everyone's reaction. She also mentioned that Gengo didn't recognize her. Although Gengo said that his brain hadn't caught up yet, Nanoha Takamachi still felt that her new clothes must have played a role.

However.....

What was said in jest was taken to heart by the listeners. Takamachi Nanoha's casual remark caused the girls on the other side of the chat group to clench their fists. Illya, seeing the pop-up window where Takamachi Nanoha was talking non-stop, was about to send a long message, naming her and Genji, but the next second, another Illya appeared and grabbed her hand tightly.

Having received fairly orthodox magical training and having witnessed the simulated collapse of the singularity, Ilya, to put it bluntly, was 'luan's' doing, which allowed her to successfully appear before her in the new timeline as a mimic Servant.

And precisely because of this, she understands things much better than Illya in the new timeline. Like the meticulousness of magic, even a single mispronunciation could lead to its failure. Therefore, she absolutely cannot allow herself to act recklessly and ruin Genji's grand plan. To be honest, when Kaname Madoka shared Genji's words in the chat group, Illya was the first Servant to believe him. She had witnessed Genji overpowering Goetia and knew his strength. So, even though the current situation was unsettling and heartbreaking, she hardened her heart and used reason to restrain herself.

Therefore, Ilya eventually deleted all those words silently.

On Barbara's side, the priest silently glanced at the screen, then at the location of the Knights of Favonius, and then at the tavern. After the bard fell into a deep sleep, he was the only one in Mondstadt who still remembered Origin. Moreover, Venti had earnestly instructed him to make sure to go to Liyue when he had time to find Zhongli and check on his condition. If he had also forgotten Origin, then he should write down everything he remembered in detail and give a copy to Zhongli. He should also ask Zhongli to protect the book in the Traveler Ying's hands, at least to prevent Origin from completely disappearing from this continent.

In addition, Wendy talked about things like memories, a sense of existence, and faith, but Wendy had already entered a deep sleep at that time, and her voice was very weak, so Barbara couldn't hear her clearly at all.

So, I'd better hurry up and go to Liyue; I feel like I can't delay any longer...

Barbara sighed, not bothering to reply in the group chat, and set off directly for the Knights of Favonius.

Meanwhile, on the other side, although Daidouji Tomoyo couldn't see the messages in the dimensional chat group, seeing Kinomoto Sakura's tears welling up instantly, she seemed to have guessed what was going on. She opened her arms and gently pulled her best friend into her embrace, patting Kinomoto Sakura's back softly. She opened her mouth, but said nothing—

It wasn't that Daidouji Tomoyo couldn't find words of comfort, but when she opened her mouth, she felt her nose stinging. If she didn't quickly close it and control her emotions, she might start crying along with Sakura.

Neither sister spoke, but an atmosphere of profound sorrow permeated the air. They both understood the root of their grief: partly from the estrangement between the siblings, Nanoha Takamachi and Gengo, and partly from the realization that Gengo had likely forgotten them as well. When they met again, he might ask for their names, just as he had asked Nanoha Takamachi.

That scene... was so heartbreaking. They had already forgotten about us once before, and now it happened again. How could they do such a terrible thing?

"Go collect them."

At that moment, Sakura Kinomoto suddenly heard something and instinctively looked up, only to see a small, star-shaped object, radiating terrifying power yet also exuding a faint aura of her homeland, fly in front of her. The unknown magician spoke in a gentle tone:

"Go and master all the Clow Cards, go and find your own power. That way, when misfortune strikes, you might at least be able to rescue someone from an unsolvable cycle. Believe in yourself, Sakura. You are a magician capable of surpassing Clow Reed. All you lack is time. So, wipe away your tears. Your tears can't save Genji. Hurry, hurry..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Kinomoto Sakura felt a powerful magical force fall on the little star, locking away its majestic divine power and making it look like an ordinary pebble.

467 The Limits of Humanity

"What exactly is this...?"

Sakura Kinomoto stared in astonishment at the little star in front of her. She sensed the aura of Gensou from it, but the terrifying pressure also made her heart tremble. Tomoyo Daidouji, on the other hand, involuntarily retreated the moment the little star appeared, all the way to the door. Her body and soul were warning her that she must not get close, or she would die.

But Kinomoto Sakura seemed oblivious as she reached out and gently touched the little star. In that instant, she saw an incredibly magnificent scene: Genjo, radiating seven-colored light, stood on the misty sea, confronting a giant tree as tall as the sky. The breathtaking sight shocked Kinomoto Sakura and made her heart tremble.

But.....

After the initial shock, she suddenly began to believe Gengo's "last-ditch struggle." Now that she had witnessed Gengo's terrifying strength, she really felt that Gengo was so strong that there was no reason for him to suffer from amnesia. Perhaps it was just a trick to fool Takamachi Nanoha. After all, Gengo was always meticulous in his actions, and even when he was acting, he would make it seem real.

However, Kinomoto Sakura didn't think she could put her mind at ease. She now remembered the owner of that voice. It was the bespectacled boy who had teamed up with her to deal with the anomaly on Gengo's side. Although he was exceptionally strong and seemed to know a lot about Gengo's situation, the fact that he didn't intend to take action here but instead sent her could explain something.

He can't do it!

Sakura Kinomoto felt her mind was incredibly clear, and unconsciously she was maximizing her attention and thinking about the matter of Gengo.

Yes, he just couldn't do it. Gengo in that state was definitely an opponent he couldn't defeat. Therefore, he placed his hopes on himself because he had the potential to surpass Mr. Clow Reed. Time, that's right, time. As long as he had more time, he could solve all of Gengo's problems!

Thinking of this, Kinomoto Sakura slammed her hand on the table, grabbed the small star, stuffed it into her pocket, and then looked at Daidouji Tomoyo and said:

"Let's go, Tomoyo, we need to get busy now."

"We're about to get busy."

On the other side, Gengo said something similar. He had already passed through the door and returned to the coffee shop. As for the billboard, he really couldn't find a solution and could only pin his hopes on the possible flaws that might appear later. As for Kiryu Sento, it has to be said that this genius's hands-on ability is terrifying. Gengo had only been gone for a short time, and he had already completed all the construction work in the coffee shop's basement. The only drawback was that the bed for resting was gone, which made Isurugi Misora ​​and Isurugi Sou worry about where they would sleep that night.

but!

These are minor issues!

That's right. Ishidou Souichi and Ishidou Misora ​​thought that Kiryu Sento, in his frenzied state, hadn't thought about resting. But not only did he think about it, he also gave up on thinking about it in a self-destructive way. There was no way he could find another place. So, forget about resting. There was still the floor, so everyone could sleep on the floor together tonight!

It was only after seeing this that Gengo couldn't help but sigh. To be honest, adding another basement level to the coffee shop wouldn't be a problem at all. However, the dampness underground was too much, and he didn't want the three of them to live in such a humid place. So, he returned to the agency, exchanged some cash for gold, and came back to the coffee shop. He easily used money to take down all the rooms on both sides of the coffee shop and knocked them together. Thanks to Gengo's amazing efficiency, by the time Kiryu Sento had completely completed the conditions for injecting and modifying the nebula gas, Gengo had also completed the renovation of the new room.

Honestly, Ishidou Souichi has already started thinking about marrying his daughter off. Gensou is such a reliable young man. If he could have a husband like that to look after his daughter, he wouldn't care if he went to feed that damned alien!

"You guys take your time to adjust, I'll go check on Zhan Tu."

However, Gengo completely ignored Ishidou Souichi's adoring gaze and turned to walk into the basement. To be honest, in his limited memories, he had been introduced to or confessed to quite a few times. This made Gengo feel like Hercules; he was indeed a popular guy, so he wasn't in a hurry to fall in love. He would wait until he grew up, became more handsome, and more mature before considering it.

What? I'm going to die next month?

Oh, never mind then, we'll talk about it after we die.

Gengo hummed a little tune, amusedly mocking himself in his heart, as he entered the basement. Watching Kiryu Sento chugging water, he laughed and said:

"Is it all done?"

"Ah."

Kiryu Sento smiled brightly, gave Genji a thumbs-up, and said happily:

"It's done, absolutely no problem."

"Then I'll give it a try first."

Yuanxiang jumped down the stairs and stood in front of the oval-shaped box that resembled a game pod, and said softly:

"Don't stop until I open the lid myself, War Rabbit."

Gengo was using himself as an experiment. After all, Kiryu Sento's understanding of danger levels was limited to the fact that danger level three allowed the use of the Build Driver. Beyond that, he knew nothing and was filled with unknown dangers. Therefore, it was most appropriate for him to try it out first.

Kiryu Sento understood this, so he obediently ran over to prepare to operate the equipment. He didn't care about things like, "This is something I invented, I should have the right to use it first." With Gensou as his older brother, it didn't matter.

Yuanxiang put on the breathing mask, lay down quietly, and watched as the unknown gas began to emerge. He could feel his body accepting the gas; it was as if his body was a starving beggar, swallowing all the food offered to him without hesitation.

However, as the saying goes, prolonged hunger and overeating can lead to sudden death. Before long, Gensou felt an alarm coming from his body, reminding him to end the process of absorbing nebula gas. But, this was nothing. Gensou ignored the warning without a second thought. He could easily handle this level of stress. The interference of his will on his body still existed, so there was nothing to worry about.

Just as Gensou had predicted, he quickly overcame the danger that had been warned of, and his body once again transformed into a starving man, absorbing the nebula gas within. However, not long after, another warning struck. Gensou calmed himself and continued to ignore it, but he also realized that this danger was more terrifying than the last one. Each time the danger arrived, it was not just a matter of doubling.

Time and again, Gengo kept his eyes closed, seemingly asleep, but the perilous moments were constantly surfacing within him. Just as Kiryu Sento was about to press the button to inject nebula gas again, Gengo abruptly ripped off his mask, pushed open the hatch, sat up straight, took a deep breath, and whispered:

"Danger Level 5"