Kamen Rider Zi-O, Dimensional Descent

And so, the monster that could evoke humanity's deepest negative emotions disappeared.

At the same time, the people behind her also collapsed to the ground, completely unconscious.

"Them?! Are they alright?"

"Don't worry, they just fainted. They'll wake up on their own in a little while if you leave them alone."

Yuzuki Hana then walked to the spot where the witch disappeared.

At that moment, Mami Tomoe also noticed that there seemed to be a faintly glowing object on that piece of ground... it was a very small crystal.

"what is that?"

After glancing at it, Jieyuehua picked it up directly.

"This thing is called the Seed of Lamentation, and it's the core of a witch. However, it's of no use to us magical girls."

"Then... how should we deal with it?"

"Leave it to me. I have the means to completely purify the power of witches, so most magical girls hand it over to me after defeating a witch."

Although Mami Tomoe still didn't quite understand what Yuzuki Hana was saying, the other party simply waved her hand, indicating that it was nothing to worry about.

"...Did you bring me to a place like this today, to let me see these things, just to test my abilities as a magical girl?"

"No."

Jie Yuehua shook her head.

"I want you to understand what the true meaning of magical girls is in this world."

"..."

“I believe you have had desperate thoughts like these people in the past, but that’s okay. We now have the power to change the world, and with this power, we can help more people like we were before.”

Mami Tomoe vaguely recalled... things from her past.

Although she has forgotten who she became a magical girl and what caused it, she still remembers all the anxieties she experienced back then.

She can't figure out the meaning of her existence every day. Why did she have to become a magical girl? What is the point of having such extraordinary power?

Now, Yuzuki Hana has given herself the answer—to use it to help more people like herself back then, who are immersed in despair.

"Don't worry, that's just how magical girls are."

"So what should we do next...?"

"It's the same as today's situation, except that there are many more witches, so we need more people."

"you mean…?"

Under Mami Tomoe's somewhat confused gaze, Yuzuki Kaname smiled gently and said...

"That's right, as long as we make more people magical girls, that will be great."

"Is this even possible?"

"Sure, but what we need are girls who need help... just like you used to be. So if you see someone who is the type who needs help, just find a way to make her a magical girl."

"A magical girl is... something that can be created so easily?"

"What... You don't think that becoming a magical girl will have a big impact on your life, do you? Look, your daily life is basically no different from that of a normal person, and it's even more convenient. This is like a windfall, a real blessing. If everyone knew, I think everyone would be scrambling to become one, right?"

Jie Yuehua's words were like sweet talk.

"Being able to become a magical girl who fights for justice and to save more people from despair is nothing to be afraid of. It can even give greater motivation to those who can't find their purpose in life, right?"

Fighting for justice...?

For so many years, he had never been able to figure out the meaning of his power, but now... the girl in front of him had told him what he really needed to do.

This is the first time in Mami Tomoe's history that she has been recognized for something related to magical girls.

Even though she's a respected and beloved senior at school, no one understands Mami Tomoe's magical girl aspects. But now—

Not only do they have people who understand them, but they also clearly recognize that what they are doing is an act that can bring peace to the world.

what--

So, I've always possessed the power to help others... but was I so stupid that I didn't even realize it?

So let's start changing ourselves from now on.

As someone who can truly fight for justice, just like the girl named Yuzuki Hana before me... to live as a true magical girl!

"…Um."

After some thought, the look in her eyes suddenly became intense.

He then directly grasped Yukika's hand.

"Thank you... Ms. Yuzuki, thank you so much for making me understand what I really need to do."

"Hey! Saying thank you is fine, but don't be so delicate and grab my hand like that. We're both girls, it's kind of weird to do that..."

"Sorry! I got a little too excited and couldn't control myself..."

Looking at Mami Tomoe in front of her, Yuzuki Hana still smiled and said.

"Alright, now that you understand, leave here peacefully. I'll handle the rest. I'll go to your school tomorrow to find you, and we'll talk about what we need to do next then."

"Okay...okay!"

So, Tomoe Mami and Yuzuki Hana happily exchanged phone numbers, and the two then bid each other a warm farewell.

Watching Mami Tomoe's departing figure.

Yuzuki Hana couldn't help but smile.

"Seriously, I almost couldn't hold it in...hehehe."

She slowly turned the Seed of Lamentation in her hand and pressed it against her Soul Gem, absorbing the filth within.

"Alright, hurry up and come out. I know you've been watching."

At the same time, a man stepped out from the shadows on the other side.

He was Tede.

Tede glanced at the countless people lying there, then casually looked at Jieyuehua again.

"You successfully caught a little devil?"

"It was a great success! She took what I said very seriously. Now she genuinely believes that magical girls fight against witches every day to protect people, and she doesn't think there's anything wrong with what I said. She just believes me without hesitation."

"Well done."

As he spoke, Teed took out several black gems from his pocket.

…That is the seed of lamentation, a product that no longer exists in this world.

Jieyuehua took them and scattered the seeds of sorrow directly in front of her.

wow-

In an instant, dozens of seeds of lamentation transformed into nearly dozens of different witches.

"It's really interesting, isn't it? You actually managed to transform the Seed of Lamentation into this type that can be manipulated at will. Not only can it be used to restore my Soul Gem, but it also allows me to easily control the witches that emerge from it. You've put on such a convincing act that I almost believed it myself!"

"What's even more amazing is that these Lament Seeds can actually be used to make contracts with humans, turning them directly into magical girls! This is just too amazing! How cool is that!"

"That's far from the truth. Do you think my goal is just this small territory of Japan?"

Tede spoke with a slight, refined air.

"From now on, go and persuade more people to turn them into magical girls. If you want this stuff, I have plenty. I've already plundered the amount from an entire world. Anyway, there's no one left in that world, only the remains of various magical girls. Take their dead parts to make Grief Seeds, and then create new magical girls. That's what we need to do now."

"But what is your reason for doing this? I still haven't heard why you want to do these things."

Why ask so many questions?

Tede said nonchalantly, he had no intention of letting Yuzuki know what his plan was.

Jieyue Hua simply nodded, looking at him with a somewhat sullen expression.

"I'm telling you, what's your purpose in bringing this person from another world here?"

"That's none of your business."

"Anyway, in your eyes I'm just like everyone else, a pawn you use and then throw away, right? You have such a terrible personality, you're just like a jerk! I'm such a cute girl, you know?"

"Since you are so clear about your role as a pawn, I don't need to waste any more words."

"No~ no~"

Yuzuki made a face at Teido from behind, while Teido himself—

Even this current behavior is within his plan and under his control.

Magical girls, human despair, everything in this world—

He will make good use of them.

Everything... is for the purpose of becoming an existence that transcends the Kamen Rider world.

This was just the beginning, the start of his insane plan.

Teed touched the back of his hand, which was etched with black and red patterns, and his expression suddenly turned mad.

That was his experience long ago, right after he was resurrected.

At the edge of a world that no one could reach, he witnessed those things... He saw things he could never have seen in his entire life, things that did not belong to "this" world... He saw that eye.

"I really hope that one day... I can get out of this world with its limited perspective."

Volume Nine: The Demon King Appears: Chapter 377 A Fearless Idiot

"Really..."

Teed is not the only Time Jacker in this world.

Ur, Aura, and their leader Swaruz.

The three of them were walking on the streets of Mitakihara City, speaking in a language that the passersby couldn't understand at all.

"That guy named Tide, who does he think he is? A Super Time Jacker? What's that? It's a completely meaningless identity!"

With a thud, Ur kicked an empty can off the ground in anger.

"In the end, that guy isn't that much better than us. Besides, what can he do with just an Another Evolved watch face?"

"You've been muttering about that man for the past twenty minutes. Are you that bothered by him?"

"Of course! Just thinking about that arrogant face makes me angry. Do you find him pleasing to the eye?"

Hearing what Ur said, Aura's emotions were also stirred up, but she didn't express them as obviously as Ur.

Even so, given the current situation, they should probably avoid making enemies with that guy named Tide.

"That guy gained the ability to summon monsters at will for some reason, it feels like the power of Another Diend."

"Hmph, what's so great about him! I say, Swartz, couldn't you have easily taken him down with the power of your Another Decade?"

"You know perfectly well that the power of Another Decade can't be used casually right now... And when did you start talking to me like that, huh?"

Although he said that, Swartz didn't say anything more to Ul, and it seemed that such quarrels had become nothing between the three of them.

"That said, that guy's actions are indeed worth noting."

"Hey, Aura, you don't actually think that guy has the ability to defeat Zi-O, do you? Just by himself?"

At first, Ur and Aura didn't even know who this guy named Tid was. It wasn't until Swartz, who could freely travel between different times, told them about him that the two of them finally understood Tid's identity.

Super Time Jackers... may sound impressive, but in the end they are nothing more than defeated opponents of the Heisei Riders, and in essence, they cannot distance themselves from the three Time Jackers.

“No, Aura is right.”

The three then walked to the entrance of an ice cream shop.

"Welcome! May I ask how many people are planning to book here?"

Buzz! Then, time seemed to stand still.

The people on the entire street were suddenly immobilized, except for the three Time Robbers who were able to move freely.

"That guy Teed, according to the normal course of history, should have died under the combined attack of the Heisei Riders... Why is he back to life?"

Ul and Aura each took two ice cream cones from the window of the ice cream shop, while Swartz silently stared at the window, lost in thought.