In this fantasy world, be a Kamen Rider

"My name is Yae Sakura. I have been asleep for 500 years and have awakened in search of my old friend Kallen."

Yae Sakura bowed slightly, introduced herself, and then looked up at Theresa, asking, "Excuse me, do you know Kallen Kaslana? For some reason, you smell like Kallen."

Section 138, Chapter 134: We're going to kidnap Hachiko!

“Kallen Kaslana!!” Theresa exclaimed. Yuno, standing to the side, was still completely bewildered. Yoru, on the other hand, seemed to be deep in thought. He had heard Otto mention this name before. She seemed to be a contemporary of Otto and the person Otto had always wanted to revive, but it seemed to have been dead for many years. What connection did Yae Sakura have with her?

“Kallen Kaslana is dead. She sacrificed herself to protect the people threatened by Honkai Beasts. I am an artificial human created by my grandfather using Kallen’s genes.” Theresa shook her head and told Yae Sakura the bad news. The latter was silent for a while, then nodded slightly, but her emotions were very calm, as if she had expected it.

“Is that so? But that makes sense. It’s been 500 years, and Karen is still just an ordinary person.”

Yae Sakura lowered her eyes. She had already foreseen this outcome, but after meeting Theresa, a glimmer of hope was rekindled. She took a deep breath and smiled at Theresa, saying, "Thank you. Until we meet again."

"Wait a minute, Miss Yae Sakura."

Just as Yae Sakura was about to say goodbye, Ye Ge stopped her. Meeting Yae Sakura's questioning gaze, Ye Ge looked her over and slowly said, "You're a Herrscher, right? But you don't seem to be planning to destroy the world?"

Yae Sakura was taken aback, then smiled and shook her head: "This is the world that Kallen protects, how could I bear to destroy it? Next, I'm going back to my village, hoping to find some memories of Kallen and me."

"Would you like to join us?"

Night Song actually walked up behind Theresa, and with Theresa looking completely bewildered, she lifted her up like a doll, showing her to Yae Sakura, "Look, Theresa is a clone of Kallen, which means Schicksal still has Kallen's genes. If you join us, you might be able to find news about Kallen."

"But..."

Yae Sakura's eyes lit up, but she was also somewhat troubled, clutching the hilt of her sword, at a loss. Night Song's eyes narrowed, and he activated Time Stop. After putting Theresa down, he quickly moved to Yae Sakura's side, grabbed her wrist, and probed her body with his aura to begin examining her. Then time began to flow. Yae Sakura stared blankly at the man who had suddenly appeared beside her, not reacting for a moment.

"cut."

Black flames suddenly ignited in Ye Ge's hand. He clicked his tongue in annoyance and released Yae Sakura's hand. The latter reacted immediately and drew her sword without thinking, looking at Ye Ge warily: "Isn't your behavior a bit unbecoming?"

"Tsk, put aside manners for now, your condition is terrible. Your soul is incomplete, no, not incomplete, but rather devoured and assimilated by something." Ye Ge frowned, shook the flame in his hand, and then with a forceful movement, a massive amount of energy ruthlessly extinguished the flame. Shaking his rapidly healing hand, Ye Ge continued, "If I'm not mistaken, it was the thing that attacked me just now, wasn't it?"

Yae Sakura gave a wry smile and brandished the sword in her hand. Black and red flames ignited on the blade. Only then did Theresa and the others notice the extraordinary nature of this sword, its strange color and power. The black and red hilt was filled with terrifying high temperature and Honkai energy, as if it would burn anyone who touched it to ashes.

"It's just an ordinary sword, but it's imbued with a special power." Yae Sakura brandished the katana in her hand, her gaze towards Yoruichi carrying a hint of reproach, as if blaming him for revealing the truth. But under Theresa's watchful gaze, she sighed and began to tell her story:

“Five hundred years ago, Karen brought a box. At the time, I didn’t know what was inside. I opened it by mistake, and the demon inside controlled me. My village was destroyed, and now I’ve become this inhuman creature. Perhaps this is retribution for killing my sister. Even with such sins, can you accept me?”

Yae Sakura didn't expect an answer. Instead, she silently turned around and took a step forward, but her shoulder was pulled back. Night Song appeared behind her expressionlessly, grabbed her shoulder, met her questioning gaze, and shrugged: "Our mission is to clean up the Honkai here. Beings like you must be recruited or destroyed. Look over there, that one is already one of ours."

"How can you be like this?" Yae Sakura felt a wave of exhaustion. This forced sale put her in a difficult position, but she also had a peculiar feeling. Kallen had also barged into her life in the same way, changing her destiny.

"So, have you decided to be our enemy and be defeated, or come back with us to investigate Karen's matter?"

"I'm sorry, I can't go with you."

Yae Sakura shook her head firmly. "I know you want my power, but it is not something you can control. When my soul is completely corrupted by it, my life will come to an end, and then I will become a Herrscher who destroys everything."

"Tsk, I'm quite fond of you, it seems the only solution is to use force!"

Yege narrowed her eyes, a sharp glint in them. Yae Sakura nodded slightly, her blue eyes filled with determination. Her cherry blossom-like hair fell loose, and her aura suddenly became sharp. Flames appeared on her blade as she slashed at Yege from the side.

"Night Song!"

"Night Song!"

Yuno and Theresa were eager to step forward, but Night Song stopped them, saying, "Don't interfere, just watch quietly!"

As they spoke, the karmic fire was already close to Yege's face. He forcefully spun the energy bottle, and a fire dragon flew out from it, colliding with the blade and extinguishing the flames. The katana made a crisp clanging sound. Yae Sakura felt a tremendous force, her wrist went numb, and she was actually forced back two steps.

"Kamen Riders are invincible when they transform!"

Night Song inserted the magma bottle into his gauntlet and placed it on the driver. As lava rolled down and fire dragons surged, he transformed into Cross-Z Magma form. Although the Genius form was enough to defeat Yae Sakura, it was better to use a magma dragon, which was also made of fire, to suppress the power of this Herrscher.

"Don't you need weapons?"

Yae Sakura tilted her head, and Yoru shook her finger, throwing a punch that carried intense heat, dispelling all the surrounding black flames. A sound of gritted teeth echoed in Yae Sakura's mind, and the fox demon roared angrily, "What's going on with these flames? Why can they even suppress my flames?"

"So powerful that even the demon in the box can't defeat him? Perhaps he really can save me, but right now, I must fight with all my might!"

Seeing Yege's growing power, Yae Sakura showed no fear. A black phantom appeared behind her, and she unleashed the full power of a pseudo-Herrscher!

Section 139, Chapter 135: Rampage

"Haha! So you still have energy to spare? Very good! Very good! You have such talent!"

Instead of being surprised, Ye Ge was delighted. He pulled out the Lost Energy Bottle from the black metal plate and held it in his hand, revealing a purple light. At first, he only intended to play around with it, but now that he had the opportunity to refine it, he naturally wouldn't let it go.

"First, you have to beat her so badly that she's seriously injured, or at least exhausted, otherwise she won't submit."

Ye Ge narrowed his eyes, and blue and gold light flashed on the Yin Zou Sword. He could now directly inject the elements from the Genius Bottle into the weapon, although the effect was not as useful as before. A large golden lock was held in the blue dragon's mouth as it charged towards Yae Sakura. The latter's pupils shrank slightly, and the black and red flames on the blade ignited again, evaporating the moisture in the air.

"Tsk, still too young."

Seeing Yae Sakura collide with the energy dragon, Ye Ge revealed a triumphant smile. He flipped his hands, and the blue dragon gradually disappeared, extinguishing Yae Sakura's flames at the same time. The golden lock shone brightly and landed on her chest. Yae Sakura felt a tremendous force on her chest, as if a truck had been pressing down on her. Ye Ge had no intention of sealing her; it would be a thankless task given her desperate struggle. However, it was enough to suppress the flow of Honkai energy.

"Experiment, begin!"

Shaking the Lost Energy Bottle in her hand, Night Song flashed behind Yae Sakura. The latter tried her best to slash backward with her sword, but the sluggishness caused by the lock prevented her from making this move. Red liquid and poison needles gushed from Night Song's wrist, piercing through the Honkai energy defense and stabbing into Yae Sakura's neck.

"Well!"

Yae Sakura cried out in anguish. The entry of the gas further disrupted the already unclear energy field within her body. The sword in her hand fell to the ground, the flames vanished, and she didn't even have a chance to release her energy. The gray body overwhelmed the control of the pseudo-Herrscher core, merging into every inch of her flesh and blood. Her body trembled, and the deep pain in her bones made her face pale.

"That's about it. We have to finish this before that thing comes out."

Ye Ge shook the purple Lost Energy Bottle in his hand and placed it on Yae Sakura's wound. It merged very smoothly. Strangely enough, when the target's aptitude was not good enough, no matter how hard Ye Ge tried, the Lost Energy Bottle stubbornly refused to go in. But once it encountered a suitable target, it was as easy as flowing water. It really deserved a beating.

"Phase one is complete."

Satisfied, Yege released Yae Sakura, causing her to collapse to the ground, her kimono soaked with cold sweat, her snow-white skin faintly visible. Yege stared intently at her, not just for the visual treat, but more for what she was waiting for.

"Mmm! Ahhh!"

Suddenly, Yae Sakura let out a painful scream, and black and red flames suddenly surged around her body. The flames that had initially only existed on her sword now flowed throughout Yae Sakura's entire body, enveloping her in a large cocoon of black flames. A roar came from within her body, and then the flames surged back, gathering behind Yae Sakura and transforming into the shape of a fox.

"The Honkai energy index is rising rapidly!"

Theresa was horrified and held Judah in front of her. Yae Sakura's suddenly surging Honkai energy turned into a storm that blew everything around her away. Theresa grabbed Judah on the ground to keep from flying out, while Yuno used vines to hold herself in place. Her gaze toward Yae Sakura was filled with fear and a hint of longing.

"Did the gas and the Lost Bottle forcefully interfere and cause it to go berserk? Heh, but it was expected, after all, the core inside her body is not very well-behaved."

Yege smiled as she watched Yae Sakura's aura rapidly rise. Unlike Mei, who didn't resist much when the Lost Bottle was implanted and therefore didn't resist the Conquer Jewel, Yae Sakura was forced to undergo the modification. Her Herrscher will within her remained conscious, and with Yege using the metal plate to stimulate growth, she finally forced out what was hidden deep within her.

"Human! How dare you release me! You'll regret your arrogance and hubris!"

The fox's phantom gradually solidified, glaring angrily at Night Song. The feeling of her energy being eroded fueled the fury of this Corruption Herrscher. To be surpassed in her domain was something she could not tolerate. The fox let out a roar, and flames around its body slowly swirled around Yae Sakura. The katana stuck in the ground trembled and actually flew back into Yae Sakura's hand.

"Now her body is under my control! I have to thank you for that, human! As a gift for your journey to the underworld, remember my name! My name is Higokumaru!"

The fox's front paws passed through Yae Sakura's shoulders and then stood tall behind her. Yae Sakura raised her head again, her eyes devoid of any luster, silent as if she were dead. If it weren't for Yoru's ability to sense that the life energy within her body hadn't been severed, she would truly be like a lifeless puppet.

"Turn to dust, you ants! I am the messenger of God!"

Amidst Hissing, Yae Sakura slowly raised her sword. Her figure suddenly blurred and vanished from the spot. At the same time, Yoru leaned back and punched upwards with his right fist. With a clang, the crimson katana grazed his mask. Yae Sakura nimbly jumped back, dodging Yoru's punch. The flames on her body instantly ignited Yoru's armor.

"Roar? Is it on par with the Black Abyss White Flower? An corrosive power generated based on the laws of the world."

Night raised an eyebrow, and his palm immediately turned crimson. The red magma covered the black flames, and he quickly restored the eroded armor, extinguished the black flames, and moved his wrists again. He looked indifferently at the shocked Higokumaru.

"Impossible! How are you able to withstand my power!"

Hissko cried out in disbelief. His power, which had always been invincible, had been broken by a human today. Yoru flexed his fingers and shook his head regretfully: "If it were the god you speak of who wielded it, perhaps I would be a little more wary. But with your current strength, you should just behave yourself as a beast!"

"Let time stop!"

Yege spread his arms wide, making an exaggerated gesture. As his hands reached their highest point, an obscure wave emanated from him, enveloping the entire world. In this gray world, only Yege could move. Even the flames of Feiyu Maru, which had been condensing in mid-air, were easily wiped away by Yege.

"One second has passed, two seconds have passed, although I can only stop for three seconds now, it will only take me less than a second to defeat you! Don't die!"

Night Singer gripped the trigger loosely, took out the dangerous trigger, and placed it on the Build drive!

Section 140, Chapter 136: The Camera That Created the World

"Hazard on!"

With the use of the Hazard Trigger, magma erupted from Night Song's body, and the surrounding temperature rose rapidly. Night Song swayed and almost collapsed. Even for him, the Hazard Trigger in the form of a Magma Dragon was a strain he couldn't withstand for long, and the battle had to be ended as soon as possible.

"My magma is about to erupt!"

Yege pulled off the magma gauntlet and held it in his hand. He flashed in front of Feiyuwan and forcefully turned the control stick. The magma on his body almost burst onto the ground. With all his strength, he slammed the magma gauntlet into Feiyuwan's face. The intense magma energy spread out in ripples, scattering out like a devastating force.

Then time began to flow!

"Pfft!"

Hisi-goku-maru's eyes widened as his body was shattered, leaving only his head suspended in mid-air. The surrounding corrosive power was completely dispersed by the magma energy. At the same time, the connection between Yae Sakura and him was forcibly blasted apart. She spat out a mouthful of blood, her sword fell from her hand to the ground, and she collapsed into Yoru-song's arms.

"How is this possible! How could humans possibly defeat the messenger of God!"

With a frenzied roar, the remaining head of Higoro transformed into a raging inferno and lunged at Yoru and Yae Sakura. Her origin lay within Yae Sakura; even if she was defeated this time, as long as she retrieved Yae Sakura, she could reappear and descend upon the world once more!

"When I return next time, I will burn you to ashes!"

Hearing Hiyomaru's threat, Yoru's lips curled into a cold smile. He deactivated his transformation and faced the flames of Hiyomaru's avatar. The scorching energy and terrifying corrosive power almost touched his face, but he couldn't get any closer because the flames had turned gray again, and time had stopped once more.

"Unfortunately, you are still so pale and powerless in the face of time."

Night Song gently tapped the Genius Bottle, paused for five seconds, then tapped his chest. The Evol Driver automatically attached to his waist, and Evolto quickly appeared, his entire body covered in purplish-red armor. There are some things that only the Evol Armor can do, but unfortunately, in the world of time stop, no one can see his splendor.

"Go deep into her core, then start the camera!"

Night Song grabbed the unconscious Yae Sakura, and Evolto entered her body directly. In the time stop, Honkai energy could not flow at all, and Evolto easily analyzed the core of the pseudo-Herrscher. Then Night Song held the Genius Bottle, gently turned it to open it, and the Genius Bottle emitted a blue light. After 5 seconds, everyone regained consciousness. The flames of Hiyori Maru came, but were enveloped by the blue light and disappeared.

"Let me create the world you desire!"

Night Song opened his arms, and a series of black-and-white and color photographs appeared in his hands, flashing continuously. The light from the cameras enveloped everyone. Theresa and Yuno were caught in the blast, feeling dizzy and disoriented. From the outside, everything seemed to have returned to normal. Theresa, Yae Sakura, and Night Song had all vanished.

"This ability may not be very practical, but it comes in handy here."

In the dense bamboo forest, Ye Ge held the Genius Bottle, which shimmered with blue light, in his hand. He had never used the camera's ability before, because it was of little use to him. It could capture the memories or power of a target, freeze the world using the principles of a camera, and create a false world. It could also be used to interfere with other similar spaces. This thing was at most used to make him dream, but now it could actually come in handy.

"Hmm, where am I?"

Theresa and Yuno stood up unsteadily, clutching their heads. Shaking their groggy heads, they looked around curiously: "Weren't we in Changkong City? Why are we here?"