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Chapter 348 We can travel together

After defeating the team leader, Sudo Kirihiko looked around and was surprised to find that the underground parking garage was already filled with more members of the museum.

Their gazes were cold and hostile, as if they were looking at a traitor facing his end.

The immense pressure sent a chill down his spine. He dared not look anyone in the eye, turned hastily, and fled the garage in a panic.

Just as he disappeared, a slow and steady footstep sounded, and everyone in the museum made way for him. A familiar yet intimidating figure slowly emerged from the shadows.

It was Sonozaki Ryuhei, the person in charge of the museum.

Upon his appearance, everyone present subconsciously lowered their heads, and even their breathing became much more suppressed, instantly plunging the entire scene into a suffocating silence.

"curator."

One of them spoke in a low, trembling voice, barely audible.

Sonozaki Ryubei's eyes were gloomy and cold. After scanning the area, he suddenly revealed a faint smile.

"Hehehe, it seems that our museum has a remarkable newcomer."

Everyone lowered their heads, afraid of meeting the curator's gaze.

Sonozaki Ryubei snorted coldly, his eyes narrowing slightly: "Immediately dispatch an assassination squad to deal with that traitor and retrieve the Lost Driver and Metal Memory."

When he mentioned the Lost Driver, his eyes suddenly turned cold, and he secretly wondered where it came from.

It's astonishing that an ordinary salesperson could possess such high-end equipment.

But right now, he doesn't want to complicate things; he just wants to quickly resolve this unexpected trouble.

"Remember, don't let anyone know that something like this happened at the museum."

Sonozaki Ryubei added coldly, then turned and left in a cold manner.

The museum's assassination squad immediately sprang into action, traversing the streets and alleys of the city to conduct a swift and comprehensive search.

At this moment, Sudo Kirihiko was walking aimlessly and helplessly on the bustling streets of Fuuto.

His clothes were disheveled, his face was pale, and he looked extremely disheveled.

The streets were bustling with people, and I wandered aimlessly like a lost soul, my heart filled with bitterness and despair.

"What a sorry sight!"

Sudo Kirihiko smiled bitterly and muttered to himself.

During the conflict, he knew the rules of the museum, but he still acted impulsively and used the Metal Memory and Lost Driver of unknown origin.

Deep down, he even vaguely sensed that he might have already grown tired of this kind of life.

"I did design Fengdu-kun."

As he was struggling with his inner turmoil and moving forward aimlessly, suddenly, a gust of wind swept past him, and several black shadows quickly appeared around him, coldly surrounding him.

"you."

Before him stood two assassins from the museum.

Without hesitation, one of them pulled out a memory chip, quickly activated it, and a cold, sharp notification sound echoed through the street:
【Scissors!】

[Velociraptor!]

The two transformed almost simultaneously, instantly becoming dangerous and ferocious monsters.

"You don't need to know who we are. We've violated museum rules, and the curator has already issued an execution order."

"curator."

In dire straits, he had no choice but to pull out the Metal Memory again and quickly insert it into the Lost Driver. Silver metal armor quickly covered his entire body, and he transformed into Kamen Rider Metal form once more.

With the metal sword firmly in his hand, he fought fiercely against the monster with the Scissor Memory.

Amidst the flashing swords, he swung his sword with all his might to deflect the opponent's sharp attacks.

Just then, the Velociraptor monster rushed forward at an astonishing speed, its sharp teeth biting fiercely at him.

"Oops!"

Sudo Kirihiko, in a panic, hastily raised his metal sword to defend himself. But his opponent's scissors sliced ​​his metal sword in two…

"I can cut through steel too..."

After just a few rounds, he was gradually suppressed and forced to retreat, and his armor began to show signs of damage.

Behind him lay a dead end.

Two strange figures were closing in on him, as if death itself was approaching. Sudo Kirihiko felt a chill in his heart, and despair crept into his soul.

Just then, a familiar yet calm voice rang out on the street, clear and composed:
"We meet again so soon. Do you need my help?"

The voice was like a bright light, instantly dispelling the gloom in Sudo Kirihiko's heart.

Turning my head, I saw Takumi Ogami standing calmly on the street not far away, with his usual smile on his face.

In that instant, Sudo Kirihiko felt as if his heart had been saved. He let out a long sigh of relief and said in a slightly bitter tone, "Of course I need to. I'm completely desperate now."

I don't want to join this strange organization.

But there weren't many other options.

When Takumi Ogami appeared, the two museum assassins who had been so aggressive stopped in their tracks and stared warily at the man who had suddenly intervened.

After realizing Takumi Onoue's true identity, his expression immediately turned serious and wary.

"It is you, sir."

One of the assassins, who used the scissor memory, frowned, his tone revealing hesitation and unease.

Onoue Takumi smiled slightly, his attitude still calm and composed. He stepped forward slowly and said, "No need to be so nervous. Go back and tell Mr. Ryūbei that I have taken this person with me."

They exchanged a glance, their movements becoming noticeably hesitant. One of them spoke tentatively, "But... we must carry out the curator's orders."

Onoue Takumi glanced at them indifferently: "Don't worry, now that I'm here, I won't make things difficult for you. Tomorrow, I will personally take this Mr. Kirihiko to visit the Sonozaki family."

After a brief silence, the two assassins finally made a wise decision. The leader nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "In that case, we will go back and report to the curator. Please make sure you arrive as promised."

After saying this, they didn't say anything more, quickly disappearing into the night and vanishing into the streets and alleys as if they had never existed.

Seeing the museum's assassination squad retreat, Sudo Kirihiko finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

He stared blankly at the mysterious man beside him.

They had prepared for a desperate fight, but they never expected that this man could make the museum's assassins retreat with just a few words.

Onoue Takumi turned around, looked at Sudo Kirihiko, and gave him a calm and warm smile: "From now on, you are a member of our library, Mr. Kirihiko."

Upon hearing this, Sudo Kirihiko shook his head with a wry smile: "It seems that I have no other choice now."

"You don't need to worry too much. The museum doesn't have complete control over everything in Fengdu."

Then, Takumi Onoue smiled and said, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Takumi Onoue, and I am the librarian."

Oogami Takumi.
The library was lit with warm, soft light.

Kiryu Sento sat at an old wooden table, gazing with a complex expression at the memory device in his hand that emitted a faint purple light.

This is no ordinary memory, but a game-related memory that Dan Kuroto recently developed himself.

Over the past few days, Dan Kuroto successfully bypassed Philip's search defenses and quietly infiltrated the legendary Earth Library, which is composed of data, by utilizing the powerful artificial intelligence inside the Benevolent Driver.

Although he currently only has access to the outermost layer of authority, Dan Kuroto's actions are enough to prove that his divine talent is indeed extraordinary and groundbreaking.

"As long as you use this memory, you too will be able to access a portion of the Earth Library, just like me."

Dan Kuroto's voice, filled with allure and confidence, rang in Sento's ear.

Zhan Tu frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing across his face. After pondering for a moment, he said, "In that case, I'll give it a try."

He gripped the purple memory device tightly.

A dazzling light of data enveloped him, and his consciousness was quickly pulled away from the real world, falling into a strange and vast data space.

When he opened his eyes again, Sento found himself in a vast and illusory library. Enormous and intricate bookshelves unfolded before him like a galaxy, the books arranged in an orderly fashion, a boundless sea of ​​knowledge, seemingly containing endless secrets.

Just as Sento was immersed in the shocking scene, Dan Kuroto walked over with a relaxed and smug smile.

His smile was filled with excitement and pride, and his eyes gleamed with an undisguised sense of accomplishment: "How about it? Aren't you amazed by God's talent?"

War Rabbit clapped his hands and nodded slightly: "Indeed unbelievable, worthy of being called a god."

Dan Kuroto threw his head back and burst into hearty laughter, as if those words had brought him immense satisfaction.
"Haha, that's true. This place is really interesting. All the world's data converges here; it's like a perfect paradise."

He enthusiastically led the War Rabbit to explore the Earth Library, wandering among rows of huge bookshelves.

Each region holds different secrets, and each book is like a node recording a real-world history.

Dan Kuroto excitedly recounted his discovery to Sento, occasionally pointing out the areas ahead that were shimmering with light and waiting to be explored.

However, after walking for a while, Dan Kuroto gradually slowed down, looking ahead with a hint of regret.
"Unfortunately, about half of the area is still temporarily unavailable. It seems that we can only unlock it after the memory compatibility improves to a certain level."

At this point, his gaze suddenly became deep and meaningful: "However, you don't actually need to be fixated on your human body. Transforming into a digital life form can also completely resolve the problem of the undead beast's corruption within you."

"The human body is ultimately limited. As we age, our memory declines and our energy gradually depletes."

Sento paused slightly upon hearing this, then smiled faintly, a hint of nostalgia and determination in his eyes: "Perhaps, but maybe I'd still prefer to continue living as a human."

"But don't you call yourself a Kamen Rider?"

Dan Kuroto asked with a hint of doubt, as if he didn't understand why Sento had such an obsession.

Sento looked up at the vast data space in front of him and said softly, "Perhaps I have always been proud of being a Kamen Rider, but since you, this god, appeared by our side, I'd rather take a break."

“You are more suited to help A-Qiao.”

Dan Kuroto was slightly taken aback upon hearing this: "What are you talking about? The stationmaster trusts you the most."

“If you weren’t by his side, he would probably feel lost or even depressed. Although I possess divine talent, your place in his heart is that of his most precious mortal friend, though of course I am a god.”

"Perhaps you are right. But that's precisely why I want to stay by his side as a human being. It's not a matter of ability or wisdom, but a most basic emotional connection."

Upon hearing this, Dan Retsudou's expression became subtle.

Zhan Tu paused for a moment, a hint of emotion in his voice.

Dan Kuroto still didn't give up: "I understand what you mean. But it's precisely because of your importance that I hope you can accept the form of digital life. You can then continue to help him without worrying about the limitations of human lifespan and the physical body."

Sento smiled faintly and slowly shook his head: "I understand, but my decision will not change easily. I hope to continue to protect him as an ordinary person. Even though human life is short and fragile, it is precisely this fragility that makes companionship and protection all the more meaningful."

Dan Reidou gazed at him quietly, his expression gradually softening.

The two remained silent for a moment, reaching a tacit understanding without words.

Sento looked up at the vast Earth Library: "It's really interesting, one world after another."

"Actually, I also want to travel with him forever, but I ultimately have my own hometown."

A moment later, Sento returned to the real world, and Takumi Onoue returned just in time.

The two faced each other, and Onoue Takumi asked with some confusion, "What's wrong with you, Sento?"

"It's nothing. I just envy you, being able to go on dates with the Sonozaki family's young lady every day."

"What? We're just ordinary friends."

Watching Takumi Onoue's retreating figure, Sento took a deep breath and then continued discussing the research on the next stage of the memory with Kuroto Dan.

I really hope we can continue traveling together.
Ah Qiao.

The next morning, inside the Sonozaki family's villa.

Sonozaki Ryubei's face was gloomy, and her expression revealed an uncontrollable anger.

He stood in the center of the large reception room, his gloomy gaze sweeping over his trembling subordinates like a sharp sword.

Everyone kept their heads down, afraid of offending the unpredictable curator.

"Consortium X!"

Suddenly, Sonozaki Ryubei slammed her hand on the table and roared, her deafening roar instantly echoing throughout the room.

"What on earth are they trying to do! How dare they so openly interfere in our museum's affairs!"

The surrounding crowd held their breath, no one daring to make a sound, they could only cower and lower their heads, waiting for their anger to subside.

At this moment, Saeko Sonozaki slowly walked into the hall.

Today, she was dressed in a well-fitting business suit. Although her expression was calm, she was secretly looking forward to it because she had learned that Takumi Onoue was going to visit the Sonozaki family.

Seeing her father's furious appearance, she was slightly taken aback and asked cautiously, "Father, what happened?"

Ryubei Sonozaki turned her head sharply, her cold gaze fixed on her daughter: "It's that Onoue Takumi again! Last night he actually stepped in and rescued one of our museum's traitors!"

Saeko was taken aback upon hearing this, then asked, "Who is it?"

At this moment, the scissor assassin standing to the side cautiously interjected, "It was a salesman named Sudo Kirihiko. He used the Lost Driver and Metal Memory from Foundation X, openly defying the museum's orders."

"Sudo Kirihiko?"

The image of that young yet energetic face flashed through Saeko Sonozaki's mind. She shook her head, her voice tinged with confusion.
“He has always been an excellent and dedicated employee. How could he suddenly betray the museum?”

The scissors assassin hesitated for a moment, then continued in a low voice, "Last night, he did indeed use the memory and driver provided by Foundation X to thwart our assassination attempt."

After hearing this, Saeko frowned even more deeply, lowered her head with a complicated expression, and couldn't help but feel doubtful.

Sonozaki Ryubei had completely lost her patience and rudely interrupted her daughter: "No matter what, it's all the work of Zaibatsu X behind the scenes! They've once again targeted the memory sales channels, trying to interfere with the interests of our museum!"

His eyes were wide with rage, his expression almost manic, clearly showing extreme anger at the actions of Foundation X.

He has always regarded the memory as his lifeblood and would never tolerate anyone interfering with it.

Saeko felt a sense of fear upon seeing her father's loss of composure.

She wanted to speak to comfort her father, but was so frightened by his crazy and cold gaze that she subconsciously took a few steps back and dared not say another word.

Just then, a museum staff member rushed into the hall and cautiously whispered, "Director, Mr. Onoue Takumi has arrived at the Sonozaki family's gate, saying he has come specifically to visit you."

Upon hearing this news, Sonozaki Ryubei's face instantly turned even more gloomy.

He glared at the meticulously dressed Saeko: "Saeko, since he's come in person, go and invite him in. I want to see what tricks this guy from the X Group is up to."

Saeko bit her lower lip lightly and nodded slightly: "Yes, Father."

She turned around and walked heavily toward the courtyard gate.

Throughout the journey, her mind was filled with countless thoughts.

Recalling the incredibly charismatic skeletal monster form of Onoue Takumi last night, her heart raced involuntarily, and a complex emotion surfaced in her eyes.

Arriving at the front door of the Sonozaki family's house, Saeko took a deep breath and pushed open the door.

Standing outside the door, Takumi Ogami maintained his calm and composed demeanor, a gentle smile on his face, while behind him stood an uneasy-looking Kirihiko Sudo.

“Miss Saeko, we meet again.”

Onoue spoke gently and calmly, offering a slight smile.
Sudo Kirihiko was also taken aback, not expecting Sonozaki Saeko to be dressed so formally today.

"It's really kind of you to come out and greet me personally."

Saeko's heart raced slightly, but she tried to remain calm and nodded slowly: "Takumi, please come in. Father is waiting for you."

Onoue Takumi nodded, his gaze falling on her face: "I know what happened last night may have made things difficult for you, but the purpose of my visit is to clear up some misunderstandings."

Saeko felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing this. She slightly averted her gaze and whispered, "You'd better be careful. Father's emotions are very unstable today."

"Thank you for reminding."

"Um"

Sudo Kirihiko: ".?"

(End of this chapter)