Global awakening! My Kamen Rider identity has been exposed!

Beneath the masked figure lies a chilling sharpness, and the heavy armor exudes an unknown pressure. The figure appears and disappears in fragments of memory; confronting it is a group of blue-faced, fanged, and ferocious monsters, baring their teeth and claws to unleash their violence.

What earth-shattering secrets once unfolded on the blue planet of the past?

Why are these inexplicable images etched deep into Jiang Lan's memory?

"Is this the value of a memory that requires millions of exploration factors to unlock? What role did Jiang Lan play in this sealed past?"

"Could he be that mysterious warrior clad in crimson armor? Or perhaps, he is one of these monsters?"

"Damn it! The truth behind the collapse of Earth's civilization—could it be that humanity fought a deadly battle with these monsters, ultimately perishing together, which led to the complete annihilation of its former glory?"

As soon as Jiang Lan's memories were simultaneously displayed on the forum and in the live stream, the memory forum was instantly ignited—countless posts were refreshed frantically, and the comments section was filled with a web of doubts, speculations, and shock; in Jiang Lan's exclusive live stream, the barrage of comments surged like a waterfall, the dense text almost obscuring the screen, and the special effects of the gifts kept coming one after another, with dazzling light and shadow that dazzled the eyes, from cheap glow sticks to top-notch interstellar warship effects, all of which demonstrated the audience's fervor.

Meanwhile, in a confidential conference room at the headquarters of the Blue Star Federation, several top biologists and historians with graying temples sat together, their eyes fixed on the live memory broadcast on the big screen. The recording instruments on the table were running at high speed, accurately preserving every detail.

At this moment, Jiang Lan, immersed in exploring his memories of his past life, was completely unaware that he was being closely watched by the Federation authorities. His consciousness remained clear, and as those strange yet familiar images unfolded in his mind, the shock within him was overwhelming.

"This is actually a scene from Kamen Rider Kuuga?!" Jiang Lan roared inwardly, filled with disbelief. "When did it become a memory from my past life? What on earth is going on?"

An absurd yet persistent thought surfaced: "Could it be... that I was a Gurongi monster in my past life?"

He shook his head violently, and another, even more heart-pounding guess popped into his head: "Or is it... that I am Kuuga?!"

As Jiang Lan was filled with doubt and shock, the memories in her mind began to flash rapidly, and the timeline suddenly froze in 2000—a well-equipped archaeological team trekked to the Kurotake Cave where Kuuga had fought fiercely, and carefully excavated a stone coffin covered with mysterious patterns.

When the archaeologists worked together to pry open the heavy coffin lid, a mummified corpse, still intact after a thousand years, lay quietly inside, surrounded by a faint ancient aura. Most striking was the uniquely shaped belt around the corpse's waist. The belt itself gleamed with a dark gold luster, and the inlaid crystals seemed to shimmer and rotate, exuding an indescribable, mysterious power.

"Quick! Take a screenshot! Zoom in on the belt details!" In the federal conference room, the chief biologist jumped to his feet, his voice filled with urgency. The experts present sprang into action, their fingers flying across their terminals. Everyone keenly sensed that this seemingly ordinary belt was no ordinary object; it might hold the key to unlocking the secrets of Earth's civilization.

The next second, the scene abruptly shifted to a bustling metropolis. The streets were teeming with cars and people, and a tall, imposing man appeared in the frame—his features and overall appearance bore a striking resemblance to Jiang Lan's!

"This is... my past life?" Jiang Lan was completely dumbfounded, her mind reeling. "Holy crap? How did Godai Yusuke become almost exactly like me? Could my past life really be Kuuga?!"

As the man appeared, Jiang Lan's live stream of memories suddenly experienced a violent fluctuation, with the light and shadows on the screen flickering. The viewers in the live stream instantly noticed this anomaly, and the chat exploded with comments.

"It must be him! This is definitely Jiang Lan's past life! People who remember their past lives all experience this kind of fluctuation!"

"Thank goodness he's human, not one of those terrifying monsters. If Jiang Lan had been a monster in his previous life, I suggest the Federation take direct action to exterminate him; it's far too dangerous!"

"But if he's human, why did the scenes of those monsters fighting appear in his memory?"

"It's obvious without even thinking that Jiang Lan is definitely connected to that crimson-armored warrior, or those monsters!"

"It looks quite ordinary, I never expected it to hide such a big secret."

"Nothing special? This is the most outrageous memory livestream I've ever seen! An unknown monster appears, and it's even connected to ancient ruins—this is incredibly impressive!"

"I'm increasingly convinced that the breakdown of civilization on Earth is the work of these monsters!"

In the federal conference room, Zhang Qian, sitting in the main seat, slowly spoke, his voice steady yet undeniably authoritative: "This should be Jiang Lan's past life. From now on, we will closely monitor his every move and not overlook any detail."

The other experts nodded in agreement, their eyes once again focusing on the screen—Jiang Lan, this seemingly ordinary young man, might be the key to unlocking the mystery of the gap in Blue Star's civilization.

In his memory, Jiang Lan's past self rode a cool-looking motorcycle, the engine roaring as he drove towards the archaeology research lab at Chengnan University. Pushing open the lab door, he saw a woman with long, flowing hair and a gentle demeanor, who was organizing documents. Upon seeing him enter, she immediately looked up, a tender smile on her face.

"Sawatari Sakurako." The voice of the person from the past life spoke, and it was exactly the same as Jiang Lan's at this moment.

"You're still the same as ever, Jiang Lan, you can't sit still for a moment." Sakurako Zedu teased with a smile, her tone full of nostalgia.

Jiang Lan's consciousness jolted instantly—Sawatari Sakurako had actually called out the name "Jiang Lan" directly! He became even more certain that his past life was Kuuga's transformation user, but according to the original story, wasn't Kuuga's transformation user named Godai Yusuke? Why did his past life not only look similar to him, but even have the same name? Countless questions swirled in his mind, but he didn't have time to think about them deeply.

After a few words of reminiscing, the person from the previous life said earnestly, "I plan to go and see the Jiulangyue Ruins, the place where your archaeological team excavated the stone coffin."

Sakurako nodded and picked up her phone from the table. "I'll call my classmates over there and ask them to look after you." She dialed a number, but all she heard was a busy tone. She tried several other numbers, but no one answered.

"Strange, why aren't they answering their phones?" Sakurako Sawatari frowned, a look of confusion on her face.

His brow furrowed instantly, a strong sense of unease rising inexplicably in his heart. The premonition grew clearer and clearer, as if something terrible had already happened. "I'll go to the scene myself. Call me if anything happens," he hurriedly instructed Sawatari Sakurako before rushing downstairs, hopping on his motorcycle, and speeding off towards the Kurogake Ruins.

"Rumble—" The motorcycle engine roared deafeningly. In his past life, he twisted the throttle to its limit, the sound of the motorcycle cutting through the street, and the scenery on both sides rushed past. The wind rushed into his collar, bringing a biting chill, but the anxiety in his heart grew stronger. That inexplicable feeling of palpitation made his breathing a little rapid.

He was unaware that the ruins of Jiulangyue had already become a living hell.

After opening the stone coffin, the archaeological team, driven by greed, removed the mysterious belt from the mummy's waist. This act directly broke the seal set by the previous Kuuga, allowing the ancient Rongki king, who had been sleeping for thousands of years, to see the light of day again.

Upon his resurrection, the King of Gurongi unleashed his ferocity, instantly slaughtering all the archaeologists present. He then awakened a large number of his dormant Gurongi subordinates, and bloodshed and violence spread throughout the ruins. A bloodbath that would sweep across the world was quietly brewing.

Half an hour later, the previous incarnation arrived at the Jiulangyue Ruins. From a distance, the ruins were already heavily cordoned off by the police, with dense police tape and dozens of police cars parked around. The officers, armed to the teeth, stood solemnly guarding the various entrances and exits, and the air was filled with a tense and oppressive atmosphere.

But the unease and palpitations in his heart did not dissipate; on the contrary, they intensified the moment he saw the ruins. What puzzled him even more was that the scene before him had a strange sense of familiarity, as if he had personally experienced all of this in some distant time and space.

In his quest to uncover the truth, he slowed down his motorcycle, attempting to blend in with the police and cross the cordon to enter the ruins. However, just as he approached the entrance, he was stopped by a smartly dressed man in a police uniform—it was Kaoru Ichijo from the Metropolitan Police Department.

In his past life, he was contemplating whether to feign madness to get by when his gaze inadvertently fell upon a figure, causing him to freeze in place. A police officer was carefully carrying an object as he emerged from the ruins, passing right beside him. The object was none other than the mysterious belt removed from the mummified corpse!

Just as the belt brushed past him, its previously dull appearance suddenly erupted in a blinding flash of light. The light was fleeting, yet it carried a power that pierced the soul. In the instant the light flashed, countless shattered images flooded into his past life's mind—the warrior in crimson armor, the desperate battles against monsters, the vow to protect the world… those were all memories of Kamen Rider Kuuga's battles!

This scene silenced all the viewers in the live stream, but the next second they erupted in even more intense celebration and shock, with the barrage of comments almost crashing the server. In the federal conference room, the experts stood up one after another, their eyes filled with disbelief and excitement, their pens trembling uncontrollably.

Jiang Lan...

He is very likely the warrior clad in crimson armor who protects the world!

Even if that's not the case, he still has an inextricable connection with that armor and that past!

Under everyone's watchful eyes, a scene that would overturn everyone's understanding slowly unfolded on the live stream—

That was Kamen Rider Kuuga's first transformation!