Global awakening! My Kamen Rider identity has been exposed!

The engine roared like thunder, and Jiang Lan stepped on the gas pedal. The brand-new supercar, carrying Izzy, sped back to its residence with a strong wind.

Even after the vehicle had come to a complete stop, Izzy's eyes remained unfocused, and she was in a deep daze.

Jiang Lan... is he a super-rich second-generation heir?

How did that poor boy who used to have to break a steamed bun into two meals suddenly acquire such amazing wealth?

"We're home, get out of the car." Jiang Lan's voice was calm and even.

Iz nodded blankly, her gaze fixed on the boy before her—was this really the same Jiang Lan she remembered, the one who was frugal and whose eyes were full of embarrassment?!

Jiang Lan ignored the dazed Iz and, after safely escorting her to her doorstep, returned to his room and fell asleep immediately. Exhausted from a day of toil, he was fast asleep the moment his head hit the pillow.

………………

The next morning, as soon as Jiang Lan's live stream notification lit up, the chat exploded with comments.

"Holy crap! Jiang Lan is finally online!"

"My God! Jiang Lan, do you know how agonizing the nights are without your live stream?"

"Quick! Explore the memories! I can't wait to see what happens next!"

"You're such a pro at taking breaks! Even the donkeys in the production team aren't as lazy as you! Hurry up and update the memory fragments!"

"Jiang Lan, you hold the secret of a civilizational divide within you! Stop dawdling, quickly explore your memories and uncover the truth!"

Looking at the barrage of urging comments, Jiang Lan felt somewhat helpless—he never expected that after just one night's rest, so many "fans" would be waiting for him.

A moment later, the live stream screen lit up again.

At the beginning of the scene, Jiang Lan was taken to Kanto Medical University Hospital by Kaoru Ichijo, where she met Kaoru's high school classmate, Tsubaki Shuichi.

"Hey! Hey!" Tsubaki Xiuyi gripped Jiang Lan's X-ray film, his pupils shrinking sharply. His tone was filled with disbelief and anger as he growled at Ichijo Kaoru, "I just finished my assignment at the Inspectorate Hospital, and you bring me such a dangerous guy?"

The viewers in the live stream immediately became curious: Why did this guy say Jiang Lan was in danger?

"You know my profession—dissecting corpses." Tsubaki Shuichi's eyes turned fanatical and eerie. "After examining him with the hospital's equipment just now, I can't help but want to dissect him and find out everything."

The audience was completely dumbfounded: ??? Dissecting someone without warning? So you're the one who's in the most danger!

"What do you mean by that?" Kaoru Ichijo asked in a deep voice, her brows furrowed.

Chunxiu raised a hand to rub his temples, his tone grave: "He and those guys are the same kind..." He then looked up at Jiang Lan, his gaze sharp as a knife, "According to the data on Unknown Life Form No. 1 provided by the police, your body shows almost identical characteristics to theirs!"

These words struck like a thunderbolt, causing the viewers in the live stream to collectively frown.

This means... Jiang Lan has become one of those monsters?

The members of the Blue Star Federation's expert team also wore solemn expressions, their fingertips unconsciously tapping the table—the situation was far more complicated than they had anticipated.

"Specifically, your muscle and nerve tissues have undergone abnormal strengthening, especially your right leg, where the strengthening marks are most obvious!" Tsubaki Hideichi leaned forward and pressed, "What exactly is your relationship with those Gurongi?"

Jiang Lan did not hide anything and told Tsubaki Shuichi in detail the whole story of how she transformed into Kuuga.

After hearing this, Kaoru Ichijo immediately stepped forward and asked anxiously, "Is his life in danger?"

"Not at the moment." Tsubaki pointed to the abnormal area on the X-ray. "That belt-like object in his abdomen is spreading a substance resembling nerve tissue throughout his body. I speculate that it's this thing issuing some kind of command that caused the drastic changes in his body, but for now, it seems there's nothing to worry about..."

His tone shifted, becoming increasingly somber: "But once this foreign substance spreads and reaches the brain, the worst outcome—he will be completely transformed into a non-human creature!"

"What will it become?"

"Like those Gurongi...become biological weapons that only know how to kill and fight!"

These words caused the live stream to explode once again!

"According to this doctor, Jiang Lan will turn into a monster in the future??"

"Impossible! Jiang Lan was supposed to protect others' smiles, how could her consciousness be so easily controlled?"

"The belt could make him, but it could also destroy him... It's terrifying to think about!"

"I have a bold guess: could it be that Jiang Lan's loss of control caused the civilizational gap on Earth to widen?!"

"You know what, it's actually possible..."

Inside the highest command center for the exploration of Blue Star's memories, the atmosphere was so oppressive it was suffocating.

"Elder Zhang..." A high-ranking official in uniform looked at the elderly man in the main seat, his tone hesitant, "Should we immediately formulate a response plan based on this hypothesis?"

If Chun Xiuyi's judgment is true, then Jiang Lan is undoubtedly a time bomb that could explode at any moment, extremely dangerous!

Zhang Qian tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, paused for a moment, and then slowly shook his head: "Let's take another look. The doctor's opinion may not be entirely accurate. Jiang Lan's behavior so far shows that he is of pure character and resolute in his will. Unless he shows obvious abnormalities, we shouldn't act too soon, lest it backfire."

The expert panel members nodded in agreement—given Jiang Lan's current character, the probability of her transforming into a monster was indeed extremely low.

...............

Just as Kaoru and Hideaki were discussing Jiang Lan's physical condition, on the other side of the city, the Gurongi had already begun a new killing spree.

The Grongi appearing this time is named Z-Baz-Baz. Since their resurrection, the Grongi have started a killing game called "Kijiru"—within a limited time, they must hunt down as many humans (Lindo) as possible, and each Grongi has unique rules for the game.

The rules of BAZA's game are that you must hunt down 81 people, but you must avoid the factory's exhaust fumes; once you come into contact with them, the game ends. It is best at using its extreme agility to hunt in the air, snatching its prey high into the sky and then hurling it down to kill them.

Not long after, Kaoru Ichijo received an urgent report from the police: traces of an unknown life form had been found in the city, and more than 20 people had been killed.

Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Lan immediately mounted the police's newly developed experimental Tracker 2000 motorcycle and sped towards the area where Baz was active.

The moment Jiang Lan arrived at the scene, he saw a figure falling from the sky—it was the police officer that Baz had thrown down! He almost instinctively rushed forward and caught the man steadily.

The next second, Bazz leaped from the sky, his feet landing and sending up a spray of pebbles. His crimson eyes locked onto Jiang Lan, a cruel smile curving his lips: "Long time no see, Kuuga!"

Before the words were even finished, Bazi launched a sudden attack. Utilizing its leaping ability, far surpassing Jiang Lan's, it darted through the air like a ghost, repeatedly swooping down to deliver heavy blows to Jiang Lan. This hit-and-run guerrilla tactic left Jiang Lan struggling to keep up, and several of his counterattacks missed their mark.

The viewers in the live stream were on the edge of their seats, all sweating for Jiang Lan—this Bazi was far more troublesome than the Gurongi who had appeared before!

With a powerful leap, Baz soared to the rooftop of a building, looking down at Jiang Lan with a defiant glare: "Kuuga, is that all you've got?"

Jiang Lan remained silent, offering no response, and turned to rush towards the building's staircase, climbing towards the roof at an astonishing speed. But as soon as he stepped onto the rooftop platform, Ba Zi, who had been lying in ambush there, kicked him. Caught off guard, Jiang Lan crashed heavily into the railing with a dull thud.

Baz pressed forward relentlessly, kicking Jiang Lan, who was lying on the ground, with each kick carrying enough force to shatter bones!

The audience clenched their fists, their brows furrowed in worry—this Ba Zi is too cunning! How exactly will Jiang Lan break this deadlock?

"You can't beat me!" Baz roared, grabbing Jiang Lan by the collar with one hand and hurling him off the top of the building. "Die!!!"

"boom--!"

Jiang Lan's body plummeted from hundreds of meters in the air like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground. The violent impact shook the earth slightly, and dust filled the air, completely enveloping the point of impact.

The live stream was deathly silent, followed by an overwhelming outpouring of heartache and admiration. He could have lived a peaceful life simply by giving up the fight, as Kaoru Ichijo suggested; he had no obligation to fight... yet he chose to protect the smiles of others with his life.

He is the true hero!

Just when all the spectators thought that Jiang Lan had perished and that the battle would end in tragedy, the smoke and dust on the ground slowly dissipated.

Amidst the smoke and dust, Jiang Lan slowly rose to his feet—not only was he unharmed, but his crimson armor also swirled slowly in the dim light, eventually settling into a clear azure blue!

A completely new Kuuga appeared before everyone's eyes.

According to records, this was a warrior who was proficient in the ancient Dragon Kingdom's martial arts, and who, upon encountering evil spirits, could render all his techniques invisible, using the fluidity of water to quell the wickedness of the water-wielding warrior.

Kuuga: Azure Dragon Form!

They've made their appearance!!!