My youth story cannot be a knight war

[“Ugh…Ah…Ah!!!”]

The wasp-like mouth opened and closed, and finally a shrill scream escaped. The emerald-colored belt around his waist suddenly flashed red, and then Badjisu's entire body exploded with flames!

【boom--】

[The green compound eyes reflected a "small" fireball appearing thousands of meters in the sky, and the explosion sounded belatedly. Zaimokuza slowly put down the Pegasus crossbow he had raised, and turned his back to the three people behind him.]

[“It seems——it’s solved…”]

[Kousaka Kyosuke covered his bleeding shoulder and spoke weakly. Because of the loss of blood, he felt that Zaimokuza's back began to appear in his eyes. ]

【Wow.】

[In Tsurumi Rumi's eyes, the angelic green figure suddenly disappeared in the blazing sunlight as she turned around, and the familiar white-haired young man appeared before her, holding the pistol that the police officer had just handed to her in his right hand.]

【Zaimokuza turned his back to the sun, and the sunlight gave him a golden edge. His smile was like a dream in the light, and was deeply engraved in the eyes of everyone who saw this scene.】

[Plop, when Tsurumi Rumi looked at this smile, she clearly felt her heartbeat seemed to slow down a beat.]

[Zaimokuza raised his right hand in the light and gave a familiar thumbs-up.]

【"Big husband."】

36. The Terror That Will Come

"Okay, so handsome!"

Facing Zaimokuza smiling with his back to the light in the video, many viewers covered their chests, which were beating at least 100 miles per hour, their faces flushed and their hearts were in turmoil.

The white-haired handsome guy smiling in the light really has too much of an extraordinary sense of sacredness and hazy dreaminess. The hero who has just defeated the evil monster that slaughtered humanity turns around in the light and shows you a flawless smile. Every line on his face is coated with a platinum halo, and the smiling face is half hidden in the light. In this scene, Zaimokuza's appearance is so high that it is completely enough to be used as a dynamic wallpaper in a loop. Which woman can resist this smile that can kill everyone from eight to eighty years old?

And it turns out that it's not just girls. Many boys also blush and have hearts in their eyes, especially those in Europe and the United States. Models like this are simply their favorites♂!

Chiba Prefecture, Sobu High School, Service Club.

"…The more I look at it, the less they look alike. Is this really the same person?"

Tobe Sho's eyes were moving back and forth between the handsome guy on the screen of the phone in his hand, whose smile made everyone love him and flowers bloom, and the girls beside him, such as Miura Yumiko and Yuigahama Yui, whose faces turned red and their eyes were distracted by this lethal smile, and the fat white-haired otaku opposite him, who couldn't hide his round figure even when sitting, and had a thick double chin when he lowered his head. He suddenly felt disillusioned with life.

Why? Every morning when I wake up, I have to put on a mask, a layer of light makeup, blow-dry my hair, and then apply some hair wax and spray to suppress the acne on my face, so that my skin is barely not dark and my appearance is barely at the average level.

But why can this fat guy in front of me have the appearance of a top male star as soon as he loses weight, and he doesn’t even need any makeup without any beauty filters. And according to the information revealed before, this guy has been adventuring all over the world after graduating from college, often going out in the wind and rain. Why does his skin look so good in the video? It’s so white that women are jealous? His smile is even more amazing, completely crushing his smile that his friends commented as "smiles like a husky"!

Why does God always give beauty to those who don't need it, and ugliness to those who pursue beauty? Is there still justice? Is there still law?

"Indeed, the Zaimokuza in the video is very different from the Zaimokuza now."

Hikigaya Hachiman's gaze flickered alternately between Zaimokuza in the video and the innocent-looking fat otaku in front of him, and he was speechless for a moment.

It is said that one should look at a man with new eyes after three days of absence, but this is really too outrageous. Are you sure there is not a person with the same name and surname as Zaimokuza Yoshiki in some corner of this world?

"Zaimokuza-san, although this is very rude... but do you really not have a brother with the same name as me?"

"…Hachiman, are you doubting me? Does General Ashikaga Yoshiteru really not look like a handsome guy!?"

"..."

Hikigaya Hachiman compared his round curves with the tall man in the video. He, who has always been hailed as the "suicide truck" who can speak anything, remained silent, which was rare.

"Why are you not talking? Don't you have confidence in my future? What about the trust we promised to always have in each other's backs?"

"That kind of thing has never existed."

【“Yihui, you…”】

[Tsurumi Rumi is still a little dazed, and looking at the smiling Zaimokuza in front of her, she is still a little dazed. ]

[“It’s okay, Rumi-chan. I’m still me.”]

【Zaimokuza saw the hesitation in her eyes, smiled cheerfully and reached out to ruffle her long hair. Feeling the familiar warmth of his palm above her head, Tsurumi Rumi's heart slowly calmed down, and a tiny smile appeared on her face again, subtle and touching.】

【"Fool--"】

[Swoosh—bang!]

[Just as she was about to say it, there was a whistling sound of an object falling at high speed. A pitch-black object fell from the sky and hit the smiling Zaimokuza's head hard. After the impact, it exploded and scattered. A small black bullet hit Tsurumi Rumi's suddenly stiff smiling face.]

The object that fell from the slain Badjisu's hand, after slipping out of his grasp, transformed from a jet-black short crossbow back into a simulated firearm. It plummeted from at least several thousand meters and struck Zaimokuza squarely on the head, a physical headshot. The remaining three were stunned by the sight.

【“Yi, Yihui, are you okay...?”】

[If an ordinary person were hit by such a falling object, they would have died long ago, but Tsurumi Rumi saw that Zaimokuza was still smiling with a gun handle on his head, so she couldn't help but ask tentatively.]

【“Don’t worry! What can happen to me?”】

[Zaimokuza still holds up his thumb, and when he smiles, his neatly formed white teeth sparkle in the sun, which could be used directly as an advertisement for Black Toothpaste.]

【Then, he leaned forward, smiling and giving a thumbs-up.】

[“Puff!”]

【When Tsurumi Rumi saw Zaimokuza suddenly fall, she subconsciously hugged the still stunned Natsume Mika and dodged to the side, leaving Kousaka Kyosuke, who was unable to move, with a horrified expression as he watched Zaimokuza fall towards him. The weight of more than 100 kilograms pressed down on him firmly, especially Zaimokuza's head hitting his right shoulder, which was covered with his palm. The sudden second heavy blow made Kousaka Kyosuke's face turn red, and fine bloodshot crawled up the whites of his eyes.】

【“Yihui!? Officer! Are you okay?”】

【Tsurumi Rumi loosens her arms around Natsume Mika, and Kousaka Kyousuke, with a panicked and stiff face, and Zaimokuza falls into his arms.】

[“Call, call an ambulance…!”]

[Under the pressure of the unconscious Zaimokuza, Kousaka Kyousuke raised his head with difficulty and spoke to the panicked black-haired girl in front of him. He was already seriously injured and was stabbed in the back by his own army, and finally he could not hold on and fell into a coma. ]

[Kousaka Kyousuke embraced Zaimokuza Yoshiki, and both of them were knocked down on the beach and fell into a deep sleep. ]

"hiss--"

Kyosuke Kousaka covered his right shoulder and gasped, subconsciously feeling the same pain as "himself" in the video, and the corners of his eyes couldn't help but twitch.

"I feel like if this continues, I might die before the unconfirmed life form at the hands of this idiot!"

"Okay, that's a good match!"

Many rotten girls in the world see these two people hugging each other and falling asleep with smiles (?) on their faces, seemingly in love with each other, and countless erotic fantasies sprout in their minds.

On the shoreline of Futtsu Coast, Baruba stood silently gazing into the distance. His eyes, piercing the distance, took in the two fallen figures, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"This current KUUGA has definitely changed a lot, both in terms of strength and style... No, Rindo has changed as well. The current Rindo is also very different from before."

[“It feels like they’re getting closer and closer to us, doesn’t it?”]

After Baruba finished speaking, a tall, sturdy figure stepped out from behind her and stood shoulder to shoulder. His black military uniform accentuated his already solemn face, making it even more cold and majestic. His posture was as imposing as a general about to go to war, giving the impression that he was invincible wherever he went.

[…Indeed, this generation of Kuuga and Rindo has changed a lot. They are more resolute than the previous Kuuga and Rindo.]

The uniformed man's voice was steady and deep, like rock washed by a waterfall, possessing a toughness forged by millennia of time. He stood beside the slender and tall Baruba, his towering figure creating a contrast between the beast and the beauty.

[The man also saw through his naked eyes that Kousaka Kyousuke and Zaimokuza were hurriedly helped up by the two girls in the distance. After taking a look at Kousaka Kyousuke, he focused his eyes on Zaimokuza, narrowed his eyelids slightly, and spoke with a hint of admiration.]

【"but--"】

[But the man's next sentence suddenly changed, and his indifferent voice carried a sense of oppression like a lion or tiger looking down on a herbivore, and he spoke coldly.]

"Although he's very strong, he lacks the strength to match his strength. This current KUUGA is simply too weak and can't be compared to the previous one."

"If his skill level is limited, let alone defeating us like 'Him', when the players of the 'GO' group begin the 'Dark Game', he will die at the hands of the first player to start the game, without any surprises."

"After all, the current GO is completely different from the old GO. With this level of power, there's no way they can defeat us."

The man's words, while evaluating Zaimokuza, also revealed his true identity. He was none other than the elusive "GO" Group Gurongi, previously mentioned only by many Gurongi but never seen.

"Don't jump to conclusions yet. After all, even the first game of 'ME' has just begun, and your participation isn't needed yet. Your turn will naturally come when it's your turn."

Baruba declined to comment, still chuckling.

"And... 'He' has observed this current KUUGA for a long time and holds great expectations for him. Although he is still very weak, 'He' has always believed that KUUGA might be the one to finally enter the 'Game of White and Darkness'."

"Although there are some differences, He believes this KUUGA has many similarities to the previous one. Perhaps he will eventually grow to that level."

[“Hmph~”]

[In response to Baruba's words, the man in military uniform snorted coldly, his voice filled with disdain.]

"That only means 'He' was wrong this time. The previous KUUGA was an unrepeatable miracle. Only one of all the Lindos of that era appeared. He was both invincible and unique. There will never be another monster as powerful as him again."

[“I will prove to Him that the person who can transcend the “game of white and dark” and bring about the ultimate darkness in the end will only be chosen between me and Him.”]

"And this time, Kuga... if he can defeat all the other players and reach me, then I, the Lord of Destruction, Go-Gadoru-Ba, will use my absolute power to make Kuga realize the meaning of despair and meet a solemn death worthy of the name 'Warrior'!"

37. Scoring twice

Standing above the "ZU" and "ME" groups, the first Gurongi player from the "GO" group, Go-Gadoru-Ba, said this and turned away, leaving without a trace of regret.

"I look forward to the day when you announce the convening of the 'Dark Game', ending the current playhouse between 'ZU' and 'ME' and beginning the true 'Kikiru', Ra-Baruba-De."

Baruba watched as Gadoru's tall figure in military uniform was suddenly enveloped by a strong wind carrying dust. When the dust and wind passed, his figure vanished into thin air on the endless highway. Only his calm, cold voice confirmed his presence.

"Ah... I'm also looking forward to the day you and Kuuga face off, Gadoru."

In the real world, everyone watching the video was already blown away. The information revealed by Gadoru, the newly appeared Gurongi of the "GO" group, in his conversation with Baruba, who served as the referee, was so much and so big that it was overwhelming.

Tokyo city, Shuchiin Academy, Student Council Room.

"Very weak? This Gurongi said Zaimokuza-san is weak? Are you kidding me!?"

Shirogane Miyuki was getting a little restless, they could see clearly through the video how strong Kuuga was after Zaimokuza's transformation, whether it was the almighty form's punching and kicking power measured in tons, or the Blue Dragon form's jumping power that could easily leap to a building more than 30 stories high, or the Pegasus form's perception that was thousands of times superior to that of ordinary people, the ability to quietly hear things far away and the powerful vision that saw things thousands of meters away like a microscope, all of which were far beyond the limits of humans, and even many modern technological products could not catch up.

This was just an ordinary change of form, not to mention the almighty form. After using the elemental awakening, whether it was the ability of the Azure Dragon form to freely manipulate the changes in water flow, or the Pegasus form being able to kill the enemy with one shot and the residual power still penetrating the clouds, and looking at the pair of wings, it was probably not just for decoration. These performances far surpassed the performances of all individuals since the formation of this planet.

But this level of strength and performance was considered weak in the eyes of this Gurongi called Gadoru? He even said that players from the "GO" group would die from blocking in their first game? And judging by the referee Baruba's lack of objection, she clearly agreed.

This can only mean one thing, that is, what Gadoru said is right, Mr. Zaimokuza is indeed "weak" now, but this so-called "weak" is judged from their perspective. After all, strength and weakness are a comparison standard rather than a fixed concept. From the perspective of individuals whose strength far exceeds that of others, Kuuga, who is as strong as a god in the eyes of ordinary people, may indeed be a weakling.

From this sentence, we can see how terrifying and powerful the Gurongi of the "GO" group are. Their strength is probably far beyond the Gurongi of "ZU" and "ME" that have appeared now.

"And, President, did you notice? This Gadoru calls Rose Lady... Ra-Baruba-De? So she's not a member of the GO? She belongs to an independent class called the RA. How many classes are there among these Gurongi?"

"After the game between 'ZU' and 'ME', the game that the 'GO' group's Gurongi participated in was called 'Dark Game', and after that there seemed to be another called 'White and Dark Game'. It turns out that these game names are not general terms, but stage names..."

The more Kaguya Shinomiya thought about it, the more confused she felt. There were too many and too complicated answers to these Gurongi mysteries. What they saw through this video was just the tip of the iceberg. The information they had obtained was too fragmented, and it was impossible to piece together the outline of the truth through these puzzles. If they wanted to know, they could only continue watching.

But at least one thing is certain now.

"Zaimokuza-san... the battles you will face next will probably be much more difficult than they are now, and the pain you will face will probably far exceed what we can understand and experience."

Chiba Prefecture, Sobu High School, Service Club.

"The 'He' mentioned by these two Gurongis... is he referring to the unconfirmed life form No. 0?"

Hikigaya Hachiman bent his right index finger and bit it with his mouth, frowning slightly as he thought.

The Gurongi, referred to as the unconfirmed life form No. 0 in the video, has an unknown real name. After its first appearance in the video, it fell silent and never appeared again. It can be said to be very "low-key", but no one will forget it.

After all, the reason why this unconfirmed life form in the video is killing everywhere and the reason why Kyosuke Kousaka, Yoshiki Zaimokuza and others are running around to save people and fight is that this guy single-handedly released all the sealed Gurongi. It is the origin of everything, the source of all evil, and the power it displayed in its initial appearance is definitely not that of an ordinary Gurongi. I just don't know what its specific combat power is, but according to the scene in Zaimokuza's previous dream, it is the last Gurongi sealed by the predecessor Kuuga, and its strength should not be underestimated.

And if the "Him" that Baruba and Gadoru respected or even feared so much in their words really was referring to Zero, then Zero's identity and power must be extraordinary among the Gurongi, far more unfathomable than anyone had previously predicted.

[Kwandong Medical University Hospital, intensive care unit on the third floor. ]

【08:59 PM 】

[The door of the ward where Kousaka Kyousuke and Zaimokuza stayed last time was once again posted with the doorplate that read "Kousaka Kyousuke/Zaimokuza Yoshiki". ]

[“…Is that so? So Yoshiki has been doing this all along.”]

[Tsurumi Rumi looked at Zaimokuza, who was still unconscious on the bed. Her expressionless face made it hard to tell what she was thinking. She looked extremely peaceful under the dim light.]

[“Ah~ These two idiots are always like this, always forcing themselves to do this kind of thing. No wonder they can become friends. Birds of a feather flock together.”]

[Makishima Saori also sighed and said nothing as she looked at Kousaka Kyosuke, who was unconscious with a bandage on his right shoulder, but soon she turned to look at Tsurumi Rumi with a mischievous look in her eyes, with gossipy glints in her eyes.]

[“By the way, Tsurumi, you care so much about Zaimokuza-san. Are you his girlfriend? Or do you like him?”]

[“…No, Yoshiteru and I are just friends who have known each other for a long time. I am not his girlfriend as you said, Ms. Makishima.”]

[Tsurumi Rumi denied it without hesitation, but she probably didn't notice that there was a subtle pause when she spoke.]

[“Ah~Is that so?”]

[Makishima Saori gave her a meaningful look, which made her scalp tingle. Feeling that she was being teased, Tsurumi Rumi turned around and fought back in embarrassment.]

[“Then Ms. Makishima, are you the girlfriend of this Officer Kosaka? Or do you like him?”]

[“I do like Kosaka-kun.”]

[But what she didn't expect was that Makishima Saori admitted it directly and casually, without even a trace of shyness on her face. ]