Starting from Firefly, Speedrunning the World

The imitation Creation Goddess Mitsume, created with the same abilities, is a future person and a candidate for Creation Goddess.

Chapter 21: From Today On, You Are Kamen Rider

This day.

The sun was shining brightly.

But in the house, there was an extra person, a beautiful woman holding a box.

"From today on, you are Kamen Rider."

Tsumuri looked at Nene Arakawa in front of her and handed her the box containing the Desire Driver and Rider Core ID.

At this moment, Nene Arakawa was not wearing her fox mask, as there was no need for it at home and when no one else was around.

It would be strange to wear a mask all the time.

"Huh?"

Although Nene Arakawa instinctively took the box with both hands, her mind was filled with confusion. How did this woman find her?

And what is Kamen Rider?

It was all so sudden.

However, as Tsumuri reminded her, the moment she opened the box and touched the Rider Chip, her erased memories returned.

She recalled a scene like the end of the world, Jyamato, and the Riders...

And that destined person.

She had forgotten it all!

But at this moment, she didn't seem as fixated on the destined person as before, and her mood was a bit complicated.

After handing the box to Nene Arakawa, Tsumuri didn't linger and turned to leave. This time, many Knights were chosen, and she had to deliver Rider Drivers to others.

However, the moment she stepped out of the room, a figure appeared before her.

It was a beautiful girl with long hair tied back by a blue-black hairband, her gradient pupils filled with a gentle demeanor, like a cute girl next door.

Looking at the girl in front of her, Tsumuri was slightly stunned.

She looked at her a few more times, but quickly gave up thinking about it.

She must be too sensitive, right?

Although for a fleeting moment, she felt that the girl was unusual, not quite real. Or rather, too real compared to others.

Upon closer inspection, there was nothing strange about her; she must have been overthinking.

Tsumuri gave a polite smile to Firefly and was about to leave, but Firefly spoke up and asked, "Hello, may I ask who you are?"

"I'm just here to deliver something to Miss Arakawa. Sorry to bother you, I'm just leaving."

Tsumuri explained softly.

"Delivering something?"

"That must have been hard work. Why don't you come in for a drink of water?"

"No, I have other work to do, so I won't bother you." With that, Tsumuri bypassed Firefly and turned to leave.

Watching Tsumuri's retreating back, Firefly didn't do anything.

But this is Tsumuri!

Although she is a candidate for the Creation Goddess, Firefly didn't detect any obvious power from her. Could it be that she hasn't awakened yet?

Speaking of which, besides the first Creation Goddess Mitsume, there was a Game Navigator before Tsumuri, but she seemed to have died in the line of duty.

Firefly sighed inwardly again.

If it were Silver Wolf or Herta herself, this world would be much easier. No matter what it was, it was essentially just technology based on data lifeforms.

They could be easily analyzed.

She did have a Herta Puppet, but that puppet was truly a mixed bag.

Basic artificial intelligence, truly basic; it could only function as a puppet-like robot.

Without thinking further, since Tsumuri had appeared, it meant that a new round of the DGP Grand Prix was about to begin.

This was something Firefly was looking forward to.

Not only could she earn Points, but there was also something she was very interested in.

It's just a shame that she hasn't found the location where the Jyamato are cultivated yet; it seems to have been hidden by the DGP organizers.

Otherwise, it would be much simpler.

Firefly vaguely remembered that the place should be the location of a city destroyed in a past DGP Desire Grand Prix in this world, where the Knight faction suffered a defeat.

Later, the ruins of that destroyed city became the garden for cultivating Jyamato in the Grand Prix.

Not only that, but the bodies and ID cores of past Kamen Riders who died and were eliminated also became nourishment for the Jyamato.

But there was another, even more crucial point.

Future humans became data lifeforms by force, and they were compelled to choose spiritual ascension, partly because of the world they once lived in, with its overpopulated plants.

Because Earth was destroyed, they were forced to evolve, abandon their physical bodies, and enter the virtual world.

After losing their physical bodies, they began to rely on spiritual entertainment for sustenance, and then the DGP Grand Prix came into being.

The Jyamato were monsters cultivated by future humans using the plants that had taken over Earth as samples.

To change or destroy the DGP Grand Prix, the garden that cultivates Jyamato can be said to be of utmost importance.

Actually, the DGP Grand Prix in the beginning wasn't as cruel as it is now; the winner didn't become the Desire God, but instead received gold coins representing honor.

It wasn't until that one Creation Goddess appeared that the DGP Grand Prix evolved into its current form.

Pulling her thoughts back, Firefly entered the room.

At this moment, Nene Arakawa was still holding the Desire Driver and her Neko Chip, lost in thought.

Sensing Firefly's entrance, Nene Arakawa instinctively hid them behind her back, not wanting anyone to know.

But then she thought again, there was no need for that at all.

Firefly seemed to be quite extraordinary as well; that magical fox mask was proof. Perhaps Firefly already knew about the DGP Grand Prix.

"Nene, what are you..."

Seeing the flustered Nene Arakawa, Firefly asked knowingly.

"Hehe..."

Nene Arakawa gave an awkward laugh, then took the Rider Henshin device out from behind her back.

"This is?"

Looking at Nene Arakawa's Rider Henshin device, Firefly showed curiosity.

With a hint of interest in her eyes, compared to the true Kamen Riders, Firefly/Sam was more like a cosmic warrior.

So the real Rider belts still made her want to play with them. Even if these Desire Series Kamen Riders weren't as strong as she was.

Hmm, it seems I'll have to find an opportunity to snatch the Vision Launcher and play with it.

As a Rider Henshin device for both a Game Master and a Game Producer, the Vision Launcher has richer functions and can directly connect to the Creation Goddess.

Possessing both would directly fulfill desires.

It's much more interesting than ordinary Rider Henshin devices.

"This is... a Rider Henshin device."

Nene Arakawa chuckled and told Firefly directly.

Although the DGP generally doesn't allow outsiders to know, there are exceptions! Moreover, Nene Arakawa was afraid Firefly wouldn't understand, so she explained some of the information she had just learned.

"So that's how it is. So Nene, are you going to accept the invitation to participate in that thing called the DGP Grand Prix?"

Firefly feigned a newly discovered reaction, staring intently at Nene Arakawa, seemingly very worried about her.

"I'm not sure, but I probably can't refuse."

Nene Arakawa wasn't sure herself.

Chapter 22: The DGP Grand Prix Officially Begins

"So that's how it is."

Firefly took Nene Arakawa's Rider Henshin device, looked at it for a few moments, and then returned it to her.

This belt requires a matching Rider Chip ID, and the Neko Chip belongs to Nene Arakawa.

"Although I don't know what the DGP invitation specifically entails, that's precisely why you need to be careful."

"I can't help you much, but I'll be cheering you on."

The cute and well-behaved Firefly cheered Nene Arakawa on, which eased some of her lingering anxiety.

"Mhm! With Firefly-chan's encouragement, no matter what I face, I'll definitely be able to do it."

Facing such a cute Firefly, Nene Arakawa also became more confident.

"Oh right, Nene, I have two more things to give you."

Remembering something, Firefly took out two items from her person and handed them to her.

"Eh, you're giving me more? Firefly-chan, I'm starting to feel embarrassed."

Hearing Firefly's words, Nene Arakawa felt a little shy. She was already grateful for the fox mask Firefly had given her before.

She hadn't even given Firefly a proper gift.

The main reason was that she didn't know what to give. Ordinary gifts felt too common.

"What are these? Are they something magical again?"

Looking at the items Firefly took out, although they looked ordinary, she suspected they might have some magical power, just like the fox mask.

"You could say that!"

"It's nothing too precious. Keep them on you, they might protect you if something unexpected happens."

He very seriously placed the two items into Nene Arakawa's hands. They were indeed not ordinary items, but they were also truly not precious, at least not to Firefly.

After all, they were just low-quality blue-tier junk!

However, their abilities were quite good. In this world, they could certainly be considered treasures.

One of them was a blue-tier Light Cone.

Preservation [Aegis]!

Description: A faint power condensed from time itself. It is the trivial moments that weave a magnificent destiny.

"The resilient populace behind the city walls prove that defense is also a means of victory."

It could manifest the power of Preservation at critical moments.

The other item was much less useful: a small blue-tier Oddity that could automatically clean stains from the wearer's clothes.

The reason Firefly gave it to Nene Arakawa was because… it also served as a super tracker, useful to Firefly.

As long as she had it, Firefly could lock onto the DGP Grand Prix's location at all times, ensuring she wouldn't miss her target.

Although she didn't understand the full capabilities of these two items, Nene Arakawa was still very touched. She no longer refused, and carefully put them away.

Soon, time came for the DGP Grand Prix to officially begin.

The moment Nene Arakawa inserted her Neko Chip ID core into the Desire Driver, she found herself on a floating platform in the blink of an eye.