The Battle Between Me and Myself · Part Four

(Thankfully, the Silly Loli just has a common cold, not the Influenza A or anything, but the doctor said she might have to keep up with the fever for a few more days, which is awful.)

A person's potential is limitless.

Just as a tree has many branches and roots, different choices made at a certain moment will give birth to two completely different "you".

As for the protagonist of this book, [Xing], his existence at this very moment is the result of exhausting all his [possibilities], making him the unique, distinctive, and irreplaceable [Order Emissary Xing].

—The reason General Xing is so busy is that, while inheriting all of his branch abilities, he also took on all the monsters that each branch needed to fight—

From the moment the dark red gravitational field enveloped him, Welt, who was constantly aware of the surrounding environment, condensed a pseudo- Star of Eden to retaliate.

Even though I had foreseen this possibility when discussing the situation with students in private, I still couldn't help but feel emotional when I actually faced it.

After all, the opportunity to meet another version of yourself from the future is not something you can just happen to.

The others had already made preparations.

Crimson lightning ripped through the sky, like a divine arrow of annihilation descending upon the World Destroyer.

The deep green winds swept through the snow, inevitably bringing to mind the Free City, which is prone to tornadoes.

A dense array of red and purple light curtains filled the entire sky, and countless cannons were poised to fire.

A girl wielding a sickle sliced through space, her icy face revealing no emotion whatsoever.

A black barrier rapidly spread across the sky, seemingly trying to pull the group back into the wasteland they had encountered before.

Several powerful auras descended upon this world, including several powerful IF branches that shouldn't exist here, but so what? After all—

"Ours is the upgraded version too! Everyone, who wants that one?"

"Oh my god! ×6"

"I've told you so many times not to copy me!!!"

"Courage! (Qi)"

"Friendship! (Bud)"

"Be rational! (Duck)"

"Freedom! (Warm)"

"Gentle & Strong! (hope)"

"Bonds! (Luming, oops, I mean, Sachi)"

"(Multi-channel) Souls with different ideals will eventually walk the same path, becoming the spark that ignites tomorrow with their own will, and paving the way for the future! Link 6! Fire Moth - Sea of Butterflies!"

(Here, Ultraman fans are asked to imagine the background music for X's first appearance in his Super Type form.)

Note: The above call-to-action is an instantaneous response from the Fire-Chasing Squad's consciousness connection, so it doesn't take up much time. Otherwise, given Xing's personality, if you dared to use call-to-action during a decisive battle between the two sides, he could cripple you on the spot.

(Unless both sides are very martial and do not interfere with each other's announcing of names)

A golden beam of light shot into the sky, piercing straight through the dark barrier and slowing its spread. The newly formed Fire Chaser Duo made a dazzling appearance. Unlike the incomplete Polymerization last time, this time it far surpassed the previous one in both appearance and aura—after all, the fusion members were all much stronger than before.

Aside from Xing, who was always at low health and low mana.

—Congratulations! After countless chapters, the author has finally remembered this cheat code!—

Compared to the Fire Moth: Wind of Desire, the official version of the combination retains the previous armor style, and has an additional layer of quantum effects on its body. The weapons and its own Stand, Heavy Cannon Rabbit, have also been visibly upgraded.

Welt Yang calmed himself down and activated the simulated Star of Eden at full speed. At the same time, the already damaged mechs and weapons for covering fire were ready, providing the best cover for the students who were about to launch their attack.

"Come on, your opponent is me, another 'Welt'... no, Joachim!"

"Final Attack Ride SSS-Seele!"

"Seele, I'm leaving things here in your care!"

The greatsword Knight's Judgment in their hands transformed into a scythe, and the combined power of the six of them was used to unleash a full-force slash on Seele's IF version, while also separating Seele from their own team to launch an additional attack. Then, without stopping, they soared into the sky, heading straight for the black platform high in the sky.

"Final Attack Ride WWW-Wendy!"

"Go for it, Wendy! That guy's about your caliber, don't come back if you can't beat him!"

The invisible aura was instantly shattered. Fire Moth, Desire for the Wind, drew her bow and released a powerful arrow, gathering the power of the wind, and fired it at the Herrscher of Wind in the distance, simultaneously separating Wendy from the target.

"Final Attack Ride MMM-Mei!"

"Let her see the beauty she once had!"

Lightning carrying destructive power descended from the sky. The initial form of the Fire Moth neither dodged nor evaded, but raised its sword and slashed at the sky, shattering the lightning head-on while continuing to accelerate upwards, arriving in front of the lightning warrior standing on the red dragon with lightning speed.

He quickly recalled the sword techniques Mei had taught him, and with a roar, he concentrated all his training into this one Iai Slash. In a speed that Mei couldn't even react to, he cut down both Mei and Kurikara with one Iai Slash.

The Judgment Knight rode off on his Motorcycle Rabbit, leaving Mei behind him, wielding the Magnetic Storm Slash, her gaze resolute as she faced her possible "future."

Note: The IF Mei here is not the fully evolved Herrscher of Thunder, otherwise she could have used Judah to defeat her before leaving.

"Final Attack Ride BBB-Bronya!"

"Brave Ya Ya, unafraid of difficulties!"

The white-clad knight leaped from the motorcycle, Bronya appeared from the void. The two intertwined their fingers, exchanged a brief glance, and then Yuuki tossed her to the Motorcycle Rabbit. He then switched the Knight's Judgment to flight mode and attached it to his back, continuing on his way.

Motorcycle Rabbit skillfully dodged through the gunfire, navigating through the hail of bullets before crashing straight into Black Duck on the opposite side, sending her and her shield flying a great distance.

"Final Attack Ride KKK-Kiana!"

After several relays, the two finally arrived in front of the IF Bug. As soon as they met, they both chose to unleash their ultimate attacks at close range. Knight's Judgment and Dark Moon Dark Sword simultaneously emitted astonishing heat, and the two powerful slashes collided fiercely, almost evenly matched.

"I'm leaving this place to you, sister!"

"Final Attack Ride LLL-Luck!"

At the critical moment, the Judgment Knight's body disintegrated, and Kiana, wielding the Fire Sword and the Light Sword, fell from the sky. Her Blazing Twin Slashes struck head-on, knocking back the unsuspecting IF Bug several steps. At the same time, the Light Sword flew out of her hand, emitting a bright light that blinded and stunned the IF Bug and the IF Goose not far away, creating time for Kiana to transform.

"The Dragon of Courage! Once upon a time, a legendary beast gained the power to protect everyone it loved!"

Super Rekka Draw Sword!

A raging inferno, more intense than ever before, erupted from the Flame Sword Liehuo, overlapping Kiana to form Knight Armor. Kiana, now fully activating the Rekka Three Volumes, roared and strode forward, delivering a heavy blow to the IF Bug.

"Your sword... is much harder than last time."

"Of course!"

The Light Sword, carrying immense power, struck the barrier with all its might just before it completely collapsed, creating a fleeting gap before the barrier finally fell.

On the front lines, although Kiana was weaker than her opponent in her current form, she unleashed 1000% of her power and briefly suppressed the IF Bug. The IF Goose snorted disdainfully and was about to step forward to help when a small foot in a high heel kicked her mercilessly in the face.

'Set! Boss & Great!'

"Ready—Fight!"

Using both thrusters and command belt buckles, the Extreme Fox's appearance, based on a single thruster upper body, adds a pair of goggles to its head armor, along with a powerful sword-shaped weapon Rising Sword.

(Don't ask me why this is about Luming; you'll understand later.)

IF Goose and she transformed simultaneously, their two sharp weapons emitting sparks. At this moment, the battle had only just begun.