Let Me Get the Last Hit!

Amidst the wreckage of the plane that had crashed into the skyscraper, a flicker of fire ignited. Gu Yu turned his body away, no longer watching the explosion...

This is clearly impossible.

He wasn't some brainless idiot from an anime. In the years since his parents' deaths, he'd watched plenty of movies, TV shows, and read many books to fill the void in his heart.

Generally speaking, if an important villain exploded somewhere, the chance of that villain actually dying wouldn't exceed thirty percent.

If the protagonist chose to show off at this moment with something like 'A real man doesn't look back at explosions,' thinking the villain was definitely dead and leaving the battlefield, that protagonist would likely be dealt with by the villain upon their return, stronger than before.

Therefore, Gu Yu, who deeply understood the principle of finishing blows, after directly blasting Cocolia's helicopter with a single sword strike, chose to try and advance towards the building.

"Can't laugh, can't laugh yet. This is Anti-Entropy's vixen, who's to say she doesn't have five, six, seven, or eight backup plans..."

"--Forget it, I don't even believe that myself."

However, while the thought was pleasant, reality was a bit awkward.

The reason Gu Yu was able to unleash such powerful lightning attacks in the recent battle wasn't just due to Kamen Rider Blade's abilities; it was also by borrowing the Honkai Energy left in Changkong City after the Third Honkai Outbreak, which was triggered by the Herrscher of Thunder's outburst.

Although Gu Yu had easily completed his ultimate move just now, he hadn't felt at all that his body, due to absorbing excessive Honkai Energy, had reached its limit in such a short time.

It was as if he were on a rooftop; just by shifting his foot, he felt as though his head was being pricked by needles.

"Damn it... this feeling again!"

As Gu Yu struggled to push this stinging sensation out of his mind, he felt everything from the past begin to gradually fade into darkness.

"Elder Brother Gu!"

Kiana, who had already sensed the battle outside, immediately noticed Gu Yu's body swaying after the fight ended.

Before Gu Yu could fall, she dashed out of the dojo and immediately supported his slightly heavy body.

"Are you okay!"

"Kaslana... don't mind me..."

Feeling his consciousness gradually dimming, Gu Yu pointed towards the direction of Cocolia's crashed aircraft and said intermittently.

"There's still a dangerous guy over there..."

However, before Gu Yu could finish his sentence, the erosion of Honkai Energy temporarily claimed his last remaining consciousness.

"Huh? Wake up!"

After shaking Gu Yu's body with all her might, Kiana looked at the burning black smoke over there with a headache, then at Gu Yu, who had reverted from his transformation and was now lying in her arms.

"Ahhh, I don't care anymore!"

Then, ignoring the direction Gu Yu had pointed, she picked him up and supported him as she walked back towards the dojo.

Meanwhile, Raiden Mei also walked out of the dojo and sighed softly as she looked at Bronya lying on the ground.

Although she was overcome with grief due to her father's death, at this moment, she hadn't yet become the cold-blooded animal capable of decisive slaughter.

Even though she knew the petite girl before her was an accomplice of the woman from earlier, Raiden Mei couldn't bring herself to abandon the girl there.

"Sigh, fine."

After putting on her packed backpack, Raiden Mei gently picked up the girl's small body in a princess carry and looked helplessly at Kiana.

"Hey, Mei, are you taking this little one with you?"

Kiana said with a displeased expression as she looked at the unconscious Bronya.

"This little one is that bad woman's accomplice, you know. Elder Brother Gu is unconscious because of these guys."

"Still, we can't just leave her here."

Glancing at the girl in her arms, Raiden Mei couldn't imagine that the girl's face had previously held an incomparably cold, mechanical expression.

"Although there are no Meele near the Beichen Dojo, she might still be attacked by Meele if we leave her here."

"It wouldn't be right to do that..."

"Alright, alright, I get it. Mei, you're always so kind."

Seemingly seeing that Raiden Mei had no intention of changing her mind, Kiana sighed in imitation.

"Then I'll carry Elder Brother Gu."

"Seriously, why does this script feel wrong?"

After slinging Gu Yu over her back in a flash, Kiana muttered softly.

"Shouldn't the boy be carrying the girl in general?"

"Wrong gender, I guess."

Skyscraper Rooftop. Helicopter Wreckage.

From within the helicopter wreckage, a disheveled Cocolia used her energy shield to deflect the debris, managing to crawl out of the wreckage.

"Tch, miscalculated."

This time, Cocolia had to admit, she had been too hasty.

Because she hadn't detected the Herrscher's Honkai Energy, Cocolia had abandoned her usual style and chosen to charge directly, wanting to reach Raiden Mei before Schicksal.

While dispatching Bronya to scout, she also had the main force rush directly to Raiden Mei's apartment.

After finding no one in the apartment, she immediately chose to approach the Beichen Dojo where Bronya was.

Logically speaking, even if Bronya had failed on the spot, as long as the Herrscher of Thunder hadn't appeared, Cocolia's Titan legion would have been an invincible force in Changkong City.

But despite all her calculations, she never expected...

--The Herrscher of Thunder's Conquest Gem was actually taken by another kid.

What's more, this kid instantly understood how to use the gem after taking it.

If Cocolia hadn't been carrying the small Honkai Energy shield Anti-Entropy had just developed, she would have lost half her life in Changkong City, if not died outright.

"Tch, I lost this time. But..."

After glaring hatefully at the Awakened Sword that dissipated before her, Cocolia stealthily headed for the rooftop door.

"Kid, I'll let you have your fun for a few days."

"I will definitely get back the Conquest Gem I planted inside you someday."

"Even if I have to use the power of that 'Herrscher,' I will reclaim this Herrscher Core!"

First, regarding Kiana and Mei's relationship. Originally, I intended for them not to know each other.

But on the day I wrote this chapter, I suddenly saw a short film—The Theater of Thunder.

According to the in-game theater, Kiana knew Mei when Mei was being bullied.

Mei's cooking was terrible at first, but she started to enjoy cooking only after Kiana praised her.

If I hadn't known, it would have been fine. But since I know, how could I just... gobble this thing down on the spot...

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Next, about translation issues.

Initially, I planned to use Xinchuanghua's translation. Although that translation is a bit clunky, many new fans who joined last year probably started with it. This version is relatively easier to accept, at least that's what I thought.

However, the reviews now aren't great, so I'll choose the one I like.

As for removing the translation, that's obviously impossible.

There are hundreds of Riders in the history of Kamen Riders; even an old fan might not recognize them all. With so many newcomers these days, having a translation at least helps newcomers identify them a little.

Mutual understanding, mutual understanding.

As for Cocolia, some people dislike her, saying she acts like a simpleton...

I can only say that person is quite contradictory.

In the main story, she seems to treat her daughter like a tool, but in the manga...

It seems to be the same, except she gives you close-ups of her reluctance and stops things from happening to her daughter.

From these actions, I can feel that she genuinely worries about Seele and Bronya, but at the same time, she continues with her plan.

One must view a character dialectically. The Cocolia with maternal instincts and the Cocolia who ambushes her comrade Raiden Ryoma and triggers the Third Honkai Outbreak are both sides of her.

So, speaking of which, while dispatching Bronya, it's not that hard to accept that Cocolia, within her controllable range, might worry about her daughter a little and come over by helicopter... maybe?

Within her controllable range, Cocolia will still be a good mother.

Within her controllable range.

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