Global awakening! My Kamen Rider identity has been exposed!

Chapter 42 Please watch my transformation closely.

"You've arrived."

Daguba's voice pierced the air, his tone calm yet carrying a barely perceptible hint of obsession. He gazed intently at Jiang Lan before him and asked again, "This time, you can finally become like me, right?"

Faced with this question, Jiang Lan did not respond. Instead, a chill ran through his eyes as he silently stared at the other person, the air around him so heavy it was suffocating. That silence was not cowardice, but a restraint containing immense power, as if suppressing an impending storm.

Daguba seemed to have anticipated his reaction and did not insist on a response. He simply said slowly, "I will wait for you in that place, in that place that holds all our memories."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sky suddenly darkened, and a fierce wind, accompanied by a torrential downpour, swept in. Large raindrops pelted down, instantly blurring Jiang Lan's vision, leaving only the howling of the wind and rain in the air. When the rain subsided and his vision gradually cleared, Daguba's figure had already disappeared into the vast wind and rain, leaving only his suspenseful words echoing in the air.

"A place full of memories?"

Viewers in front of the screen were confused, and the already tense atmosphere became even more anxious because of this obscure statement.

"Dagu is truly unpredictable. Even at the brink of conflict, he still clings to this so-called place full of memories—" one viewer couldn't help but complain, his tone full of eagerness, wishing they could see the two clash head-on immediately.

"A place full of memories—could it be the ancient ruins of Jiulangyue? After all, his and Jiang Lan's interactions seem to be most profound there, and it is also the most likely place to become the stage for the final showdown." Some people calmly speculated based on past clues, which instantly sparked a new round of discussion.

"No matter where it is, I'm incredibly looking forward to this showdown! Will Jiang Lan, who's prepared to die, prevail, or will the fearsome Zero have the last laugh?"

"Jiang Lan will definitely win! He has never let us down!"

"But if Jiang Lan wins, what will be the root cause of the subsequent civilizational break? Could it be—that it's really related to Jiang Lan?"

Amidst a mix of doubt and anticipation, viewers' comments flooded the screen, with everyone on the edge of their seats for this unknown showdown.

Just as the audience was arguing and disagreeing, a rapid engine roar pierced the rain from afar. Kaoru Ichijo, dressed in uniform, steadily pulled up beside Jiang Lan on his motorcycle, the wheels splashing through puddles. He looked intently at the silent Jiang Lan and asked in a low voice, "Jiang Lan, where's Zero?"

Jiang Lan lowered her eyes and remained silent for a moment, as if confirming her guess. Then she slowly raised her eyes and replied with certainty, "He should have gone to Jiulang Mountain."

"He plans to settle things there?" Kaoru Ichijo frowned, instantly understanding Daguba's intentions.

"Okay, let's go." Jiang Lan's voice remained calm, yet carried an undeniable resolve.

"Okay!" Kaoru Ichijo nodded heavily, without saying anything more, but all his trust and determination were contained in that one word.

The two quickly mounted their motorcycles, the engine roared again, and they sped off towards Jiulangyue, their figures soon disappearing into the wind and rain-shrouded road ahead.

At this moment, Jiang Lan's live stream room was already bustling with activity, with tens of millions of viewers intently watching the screen, afraid of missing a single detail. Many had already turned on the screen recording function, ready to record this battle, which was destined to go down in history, in its entirety. This was undoubtedly the most thrilling and highly anticipated duel since Jiang Lan's memory exploration began.

Some people clenched their fists, their palms sweating; some held their breath, even their breathing became cautious; and many viewers, despite their urgent physiological needs, suppressed the urge to go to the toilet, just so as not to miss a single moment of the showdown.

Meanwhile, the experts from the Blue Star Federation sat solemnly in the monitoring room, their eyes fixed on the images on the screens, none daring to slacken their vigilance. The information contained in Jiang Lan's memory concerned the past and future of civilization; its importance was self-evident and could not be taken lightly.

It's important to understand that an audience of tens of millions is an unprecedented spectacle in the history of Federation memory exploration. Everyone knows that once Jiang Lan's memory exploration concludes, the entire Federation will be shaken.

Beyond the ruins of Jiulangyue, a biting wind howls, and rain and snow swirl. The harshness of winter has long since enveloped this land; the once lush forests have lost their vitality, covered in a thick blanket of white snow, creating a solemn, silvery landscape. The fierce wind, carrying fine rain and snow, weaves through the forests like a mournful whistle, as if adding a somber and tragic atmosphere to this ultimate battle between humanity and the Gurongi.

Daguba, dressed in white, stood out starkly against the vast expanse of snow. He stood silently in the wind and snow, his posture upright, a faint smile always on his face. That smile, seemingly gentle, revealed a chilling coldness and madness—who could have imagined that such a seemingly mild-mannered young man was actually the demon Zero, who had taken more than 30,000 lives with a mere flick of his wrist, a figure feared by all?

On the other side, Jiang Lan and Yi Tiao Xun were speeding towards them through the wind and snow. The motorcycle headlights pierced through the vast night and rain and snow, illuminating the road ahead. Their eyes grew even more determined in the wind and snow, without the slightest hesitation.

A moment later, the two arrived at the foot of Mount Kurogaku and slowly stopped their motorcycle. Jiang Lan took off his helmet and gloves, his fingertips slightly red from the cold. He turned to look at Kaoru Ichijo and said with utmost seriousness, "I heard from Dr. Tsubaki that the wound on my belt hasn't completely healed yet."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Lan raised his hand and slowly pointed to the belt at his waist, his tone calm but carrying immense weight: "So, if things don't look right, when you fire, please aim here."

"When the sacred spring dries up completely, fierce warriors will appear like thunder. The sun will be swallowed by darkness!" This ancient prophecy echoed in everyone's minds, undoubtedly foreshadowing that Jiang Lan might lose control at any moment and be completely swallowed by darkness, just as Chun Xiuyi had predicted, turning into a biological weapon that only knew how to kill.

Viewers watching on screen felt their eyes instantly redden, their noses sting with tears, and their hearts clench as if gripped by something, making it hard to breathe. If Jiang Lan really lost control, would she kill him with her own hands? This kindness was too heavy, and too heartbreaking.

"Jiang Lan—" Kaoru's face turned pale instantly, pain and struggle surging in his eyes. To be forced to shoot and kill his best friend, to eliminate this partner who had always upheld justice, was something he could never do.

"This is just in case." Jiang Lan looked at him, a faint smile slowly rising at the corner of her lips. Her tone was as relaxed as if she were talking about a trivial matter, but deep in her eyes was an undisguised helplessness. "If I really become the one who brings ultimate darkness, I can't let myself hurt any more people."

Viewers were completely overwhelmed, leaving comments such as, "This is the first time I've seen someone talk about letting someone else kill them so casually—how much helplessness and torment must Jiang Lan be hiding in her heart."

Kaoru's voice trembled with barely suppressed sobs, her face filled with self-reproach as she said, "I never intended for you to go down this path. I only wanted you to be free to adventure and live the life you wanted. But now, I've pushed you into this desperate situation."

Even Kaoru Ichijo, usually so resolute and courageous, known as a "tough guy" by the audience, could not hold back his tears at this moment. His reddened eyes spoke of his inner pain and guilt. He knew better than anyone that the boy in front of him, who should have been sunny, cheerful, and carefree, should not have to bear all this. But now, the fate of the entire world rested on his shoulders, and a life-or-death battle with Zero was already unavoidable.

Seeing Ichijo Kaoru's pained expression, Jiang Lan gently patted his shoulder, her voice gentle yet firm: "It's alright, I think it's fine this way. Otherwise, I might never have met Officer Ichijo."

"Jiang Lan————" Kaoru's eyes grew even redder, a thousand words stuck in her heart, but in the end, they all turned into these two words.

Jiang Lan slowly raised her hand towards him, giving him a thumbs up. The smile on her lips grew more relaxed, but a resolute flame ignited in her eyes: "Then please watch closely—my transformation."

The moment the words fell, a dazzling light burst forth, breaking through the wind and snow to illuminate the entire night sky above Mount Kuro. Ultimate Kuuga—makes its stunning debut!