The "Shandia Warriors" on stage were joined by another group. Each of these Shandia people had a large drum hanging from their chest, and they began beating them with their hands. The rhythm they played was the Drum of Liberation: dong-dang, "dong dong-dang," dong-dang, "dong dong-dang."
Everyone who heard the cheerful drumbeat looked excited and began waving their limbs, wanting to sway along with the rhythm. Julian, however, wore a serious expression as he thought to himself, This confirms it. "Nika" is a Shandia person—a genuine primitive.
Just then, a knockoff version of Nika dropped from the sky. This Nika was played by Kamachido, dressed in white with a Flame Cloud wrapped around his back. Looking thrilled, he shouted, "Gear Five activated!"
He then began performing the Dance of Liberation. The Shandia people behind him followed Kamachika's steps and started dancing as well. Their perfectly synchronized Dance of Liberation was truly spectacular, while flashing lights kept pulsing along with them. Finally, Kamachika struck a muscular pose—the very pose of Nika racing toward the moon.
Kuma, seated on the platform, was instantly moved to tears at the sight of Kamachika. He said, "This is the taste of freedom." Julian hurriedly said, "Kuma, you're actually Nika too." Kuma nodded solemnly. "Anyone can become Nika."
The Giant warriors on the field also stopped their Dance of Liberation. Looking excited, they all shouted, "The dance of freedom is the best dance!" Rikiji, meanwhile, said seriously, "Look closely. The real Nika isn't even worth a single hair of Lord Flame Emperor. I just love telling the truth."
Kuroki also spoke up solemnly. "The Song of Liberation is the eternal god. The Drum of Liberation is merely the ceremonial drum of the Shandia Warriors. What do you think?" Reikama smiled. "It isn't worth a single hair