Kamen Rider Duke suddenly erupted with dazzling light, scorching energy swirling around him. He transformed into an energy storm and charged at the Eisenach Armor with lightning speed.
"How is this possible!?" Ivan Vanko stared at the energy storm before him in shock, sensing the immense power contained within it.
The energy storm swept forward, Kamen Rider Duke's attacks pouring down like a raging tempest. He used Sonic Arrows to slice through the armor plating, doing his utmost to find the armor's weakness. The Eisenach Armor erupted with violent explosions as it endured Kamen Rider Duke's fierce assault.
However, the Eisenach Armor refused to be outdone. It became an impregnable fortress, barely holding back Kamen Rider Duke's relentless attack. The armor released powerful energy waves, forcing Kamen Rider Duke back several steps.
Their duel entered its most intense stage. Both had suffered damage to varying degrees, yet their fighting spirit remained high. Kamen Rider Duke darted about at high speed, using his agility to evade the armor's attacks while searching for opportunities to strike.
The Eisenach Armor continuously fired energy beams and laser cannons, attempting to defeat Kamen Rider Duke completely. Explosions, energy shockwaves, and flashes of light intertwined across the battlefield into a breathtaking spectacle.
Second by second, both sides' strength began to gradually fade.
"No, if this continues..." Ivan Vanko could wait no longer. If this stalemate continued, Tony Stark...
Feeling the mounting pressure, Ivan Vanko decided to make one final gamble. He controlled the armor and switched it to its ultimate energy mode—Reaction Drive.
The armor's energy module began operating, releasing dazzling light. Its body rapidly contracted, its form changing as the entire armor began radiating powerful, violent energy waves.
At the same time, John Walker, transformed into Kamen Rider Duke, sensed the change on the battlefield. A determined glint flashed through his eyes. He knew he had to unleash even greater power to defeat this ferocious armor.
"Overclock Mode: Activate!"
In an instant.
John Walker recalled his conversation with Ryoma Sengoku.
"Overclock Mode. In this mode, your body will feel as though it's being torn into countless chunks of flesh." Ryoma Sengoku's voice seemed to carry an excited delight.
John Walker watched as Ryoma Sengoku implanted something inside Kamen Rider Duke's armor and replied with certainty, "I have absolutely no problem with that."
"Oh? Is that so?" Ryoma Sengoku turned around and tapped his shoulder with a wrench. "You won't know until you experience it yourself."
Kamen Rider Duke activated Overclock Mode. Powerful energy ripples burst from his entire body as his equipment began upgrading and modifying itself, unleashing even greater combat power.
"Well, he ended up using this mode after all." Ryoma Sengoku adjusted his glasses from afar.
"I didn't expect you to give him your only transformation device." Nathan Hawke said calmly.
"Reaction Drive is good stuff. As for Kamen Rider transformation devices, if you want one, we can make it happen." Ryoma Sengoku replied excitedly as he watched the distant battle.
The two faced off on the battlefield once more, and the atmosphere became tense and oppressive. Ivan Vanko roared as the armor prepared to launch its final charge.
The Eisenach Armor's Reaction Drive unleashed powerful energy waves, forming an invisible force field that surged violently toward Kamen Rider Duke. The ground began to crack, and nearby buildings were destroyed by the shockwaves.
"Die! You bastard who keeps getting in the way of my plans!" Ivan Vanko controlled the Eisenach Armor as powerful energy gathered in its chest before blasting out with explosive force!
John Walker steadied himself beneath the immense pressure, but he showed no fear. He gathered all his strength and poured it into the Sonic Arrow in his hand.
"Overfrequency Must Be Killed!" (Overclock Finisher!)
"Star Piercing Strike!" (Star-Piercing Strike!)
John Walker shouted under his breath as he drew his bow and fired. The Sonic Arrow became a lightning-like streak of light, rapidly colliding head-on with the energy blast fired by the Eisenach Armor.
The arrow contained all of John Walker's strength and will. It raced through the energy waves at astonishing speed, tracing a beautiful arc through the air like a meteor tearing across the night sky.
In an instant, the Sonic Arrow pierced through the energy blast and struck the Eisenach Armor's energy core, erupting in dazzling light. The armor's Reaction Drive stopped, and its energy waves rapidly dissipated.
A massive explosion echoed across the battlefield as smoke and dust filled the air. When the haze dispersed, the Eisenach Armor had already collapsed to the ground, battered beyond repair.
Kamen Rider Duke stood in the center of the battlefield, his body straight and firm, the Sonic Arrow behind him shining with dazzling light. His eyes held the joy of victory and boundless courage.
"Justice Never Falls!"
His voice echoed across the battlefield, symbolizing the arrival of victory. Kamen Rider Duke had successfully defeated Ivan Vanko within the Eisenach Armor and fulfilled his mission to defend justice.
This scene would be etched into people's memories, becoming a legendary battle.
Meanwhile, Ivan Vanko's control room had been attacked by an unknown assailant. Seeing that everyone was gone and the vital clues had vanished, Natasha began calling the Director.
"Director, I was attacked on my way there. By the time I reached the control room, there were no useful clues left."
"A mysterious force hidden in the shadows has influenced this entire incident. Hawkeye was also attacked on the way, but the other side seemed to be deliberately stalling for time." Nick Fury said calmly.
"Please give me my next assignment."
"Come back first." Nick Fury looked at American Ass, who was punching a sandbag, as he spoke to Natasha.
"Mm, this report is very much to my liking." Looking at Kamen Rider Duke—or rather, John Walker—standing unyielding in the center of the battlefield and shouting, "Justice Never Falls," Nathan Hawke put down the newspaper in his hand and gave Ryoma Sengoku high praise.
"It is my honor to work for you." Ryoma Sengoku flattered him.
"Don't put on an act." Nathan Hawke knew this man held no real respect for him.
"Bring someone like him in." Nathan Hawke had become interested in John Walker, who still remembered his "rhetoric" even after transforming into Kamen Rider Duke.
"American spies really aren't bad." Nathan Hawke thought highly of John Walker, who had briefly served as Captain America.
All that could be said was that the Avengers had their little cliques, and John Walker had his own pride. It was only natural that they could not get along.
Nathan Hawke asked, "How is his body doing?"
"We injected him with a dose of G-Virus. All of his physical functions have improved greatly, but there are still some side effects." Ryoma Sengoku said.
"How is the virus research progressing?"
"The virus research, compatibility, and stability are gradually improving. With Ivan Vanko's Eisenach Technology, we have transferred control of the Iron Legion to Biological Weapons. The control over T-Virus Tyrants, Zombie Dogs, and Lickers is very good, but Biological Weapons created from the G-Virus are unsatisfactory. They are extremely unstable and difficult to control."
"What about infectivity?"
"The infectivity of T-Virus Biological Weapons can now be eliminated by ninety-five percent. They will not turn dead bodies into zombies. The G-Virus is too difficult to control."
"Is that so?" Nathan Hawke nodded, then ordered, "Have Electro and Andrew come to the combat test site immediately."
Combat test site.
Nathan Hawke stood in front.
Electro, Andrew, and Ryoma Sengoku stood behind him.
"Who do you think will be summoned this time?" Andrew looked full of curiosity.
"I don't know, but it seems like there hasn't been a single woman so far." Electro replied.
After hearing that, Andrew asked Ryoma Sengoku beside him, "By the way, isn't that guy named Sephiroth here?"
Ryoma Sengoku nodded and replied, "He's currently at the Umbrella Corporation branch in Europe. He's strong enough to hold the place alone and prevent Hydra from attacking."
"Alright, the boss is about to begin the summoning." Electro said, and the other two immediately grew serious as well.
The six-pointed star began to flicker.
"Hm?" Nathan Hawke frowned, vaguely sensing that something was wrong. It seemed... it seemed to be a reverse summoning.
Light blazed, enveloping them.
The four vanished from the combat test site.
"Where is this?" Electro examined the layout of the courtyard house.
The other three opened their eyes as well, and then—
"Ah!" A woman screamed.
"Xiaoya, what's wrong?" Sie Kensou immediately sensed something was off. He then discovered four "foreigners" inside the courtyard house and swiftly stepped in front of Athena Asamiya. "Xiaoya, don't be afraid. I'll protect you."
"I was only startled, not scared." Athena Asamiya said with a coquettish pout, knocking Sie Kensou on the head.
"Don't hit me, I'll go bald." Sie Kensou immediately clutched his head.
"What's going on?" A leisurely figure walked in. He froze upon seeing Nathan Hawke and the other three. Then, despite Sie Kensou and Athena Asamiya trying to stop him, he walked up to Nathan Hawke and frowned.
"How strange. You really do look strange." Chin Genzai carefully examined Nathan Hawke's appearance.
Electro was about to step forward and stop him, but Nathan Hawke stopped him.
"Hello, Master Zhen Yuanzhai. We came here to learn from you." Nathan Hawke performed a traditional Dragon Kingdom fist-and-palm salute.
Sie Kensou looked utterly confused. "Huh?"
The atmosphere seemed to freeze.
"Fine, but I no longer take disciples. You may learn, but only learn." Chin Genzai glanced at Andrew behind Nathan Hawke.
"Thank you, Master Zhen Yuanzhai. Which of you has money on you?" As soon as Nathan Hawke finished speaking, Chin Genzai immediately stopped him. "No, I don't need money. I only need one of you to participate in the KOF Tournament for me."
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