As a weirdo, I like being a Kamen Rider.

As the smoke and dust slowly dissipated, the Delta figure, entirely black with shimmering silver patterns, stood silently in the center of the battlefield. Its amber compound eyes coldly swept over everyone present, and the oppressive aura emanating from its body was like a mountain pressing down, forcing all the Orphnochs and Faiz present to subconsciously stop in their tracks, even their breathing becoming cautious.

On the battlefield, everyone's movements suddenly froze at this moment.

The lobster Orphnoch's dark red pincers were still suspended in mid-air, only inches away from Faiz's breastplate; the centipede Orphnoch's venomous stinger was about to strike, but the sudden pressure stopped it in its tracks; Faiz, in the form of Onoue Takumi, gripped the photon sword, his silver-black armor trembling slightly, his amber compound eyes fixed on the dark figure, filled with astonishment and vigilance; Genda, in the form of a dragon Orphnoch, was about to step forward to finish off Kadoya Tsukasa, but his feet felt like lead, unable to take another step; even Kadoya Tsukasa, who had been knocked back, stopped picking up his transformation device, looked up at the suddenly appearing figure, his face filled with disbelief.

"What is that...?"

Ignoring the shock of everyone present and the gazes of Faiz and Orphnoch, Lin Chen's amber compound eyes were fixed on Tsukasa Kadoya not far away as he walked towards him step by step. Each step he took landed on the cracked cement ground, producing a dull thud that seemed to strike everyone's heart, sending shivers down their spines.

Upon entering the arena, he immediately unleashed his full mental power, and the amplification from the Delta Armor greatly surprised him.

Physical fitness 142/142 (average human average 5)

Agility 160/160 (average human 5)

Mental strength 145/145 (average human average 5)

With 145 points of mental power, he clearly sensed the hidden Kaito Daiki. The other party concealed his aura extremely well, but it still couldn't escape his perception. He deliberately slowed down, giving Kaito Daiki time to react, and silently prayed that this "treasure hunter" would show up as soon as possible and break the current stalemate.

He walked to a spot a few meters in front of Tsukasa Kadoya, preparing to attack, when a huge figure suddenly cut between them, blocking Tsukasa Kadoya's path.

It was Genda in his dragon form, Orphnoch!

He was covered in thick, dark gray scales, his limbs were thick and strong, and the bone blades on his fists gleamed with a cold, sharp light. His scarlet eyes were fixed on Lin Chen, filled with intense hostility and greed: "This is my prey. And hand over the Delta belt!"

Genda recognized the Delta Belt at a glance. Now, seeing Lin Chen's overwhelming power after transforming into Delta, his greed was instantly ignited. He only wanted to take down Lin Chen and seize the Delta Belt.

Lin Chen was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He never expected that instead of Kaito Daiki's rescue, he would be disrupted by Genda, an Orphnoch. But this sudden turn of events suited him perfectly—he hadn't wanted to attack Kadoya Tsukasa in the first place, and Genda's appearance gave him a perfect excuse, allowing him to avoid disobeying Kurosawa's orders while also avoiding a direct confrontation with Kadoya Tsukasa.

Without uttering a single word, his photonic blood surged wildly, and silvery-white light flowed rapidly across his black armor, condensing on his right fist. He raised his hand, without any fancy moves, just a simple punch, imbued with the formidable power granted by the Delta Belt, slamming it hard into the chest of the dragon-shaped Orphnoch that Genda had transformed into.

He only used 70% of his strength in that punch, thinking that Xuan Tian, ​​as one of the lucky four-leaf clovers and a high-level Orphnoch, could at least withstand it, and even if he was knocked back, he wouldn't be in such a sorry state. But unexpectedly, Xuan Tian was completely powerless against that punch. His massive body was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, tracing a long arc before crashing heavily into the grass some distance away with a dull thud, breaking several thick tree branches in the process.

Lin Chen's amber compound eyes widened slightly, his heart filled with astonishment: Was this a staged accident? With Genda's strength, there was no way he couldn't withstand a punch with 70% of his power. Could it be that after being defeated by Kadoya Tsukasa yesterday, his original strength had not yet recovered, and his power was greatly reduced?

"Damn it!" Genta, who had been sent flying by a punch, struggled to his feet from the bushes. Several pieces of his dark gray scales were shattered, and black blood seeped from his wounds, dripping onto the grass. He felt the gazes directed at him, and the shame and anger in his heart instantly reached their peak. His scarlet eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at Lin Chen, letting out a deafening roar. The Orpheus energy around him surged wildly, and he charged towards Lin Chen again, determined to tear this Delta who had made him lose face to shreds.

Meanwhile, the battle that had paused due to Lin Chen's appearance resumed. Seeing Genda and Lin Chen locked in combat, the lobster Orphnoch and centipede Orphnoch unleashed their fury on Faiz, their dark red pincers and venomous stingers striking simultaneously, each move deadly, lunging towards Faiz, the form of Onoue Takumi. Onoue Takumi showed no hesitation, gripping his photon sword, his silver-black armor flashing nimbly as he once again clashed with the two Orphnochs. The crisp clang of metal clashing and the Orphnochs' roars echoed once more along the lakeshore.

Taking advantage of the moment when Lin Chen and Genda were facing off, Tsukasa Kadoya rushed over, picked up the Decade transformation device that had fallen to the ground, and quickly ran his fingertips across the card box before transforming without hesitation.

"Kamen Ride! Decade!"

A high-pitched electronic sound rang out, and pink knight armor instantly covered his entire body. Tsukasa Kadoya, transformed into Decade, wielded the Card Box Sword and flashed into Faiz's battle. His sword was fierce, aiming straight for Lobster Orphnoch's vitals, instantly relieving the pressure on Faiz.

The initially one-sided battle instantly turned chaotic due to Lin Chen's sudden appearance. On the open ground by the lake, Delta confronted the dragon-shaped Orphnoch, while Faiz and Decade teamed up against the lobster and centipede Orphnochs. The five figures were locked in combat, the light from the collision of energy rising and falling in the night, black blood and photon energy particles scattering everywhere, and the entire battlefield descended into complete chaos.

Hidden in the shadows atop the large tree by the lake, a playful smile played on his lips as he watched the chaotic battlefield unfold. Holding the Diend pistol, a greedy glint flashed in his eyes. He had only intended to seize the Faiz belt, but Delta's appearance rendered it worthless. He wasn't in a hurry to act, simply observing like a spectator, waiting for the perfect moment to reap the benefits.

Lin Chen watched as Xuan Tian charged madly towards him, a cold glint flashing in his amber compound eyes. The photon blood around him condensed once more, and he slowly clenched his fist, the armor at his fingertips gleaming with a chilling light. Since Xuan Tian had offered himself up, he wouldn't be polite—he could use Xuan Tian to test the Delta Belt's close-combat capabilities and earn some evolution points along the way.

Genda unleashed a barrage of punches and bone blades, but couldn't even touch Delta's clothes. His excessive force caused him to repeatedly miss, his massive body staggering and crashing into trees like a toyed child. Lin Chen seized the opportunity when Genda withdrew his attacks, lightly placing a punch on his shoulder armor. The seemingly gentle force carried the powerful photon energy of Delta's belt. Genda was sent flying as if struck by lightning, crashing heavily into a large rock by the lake. The rock shattered with a deafening roar. He curled up on the ground, clutching his shoulder, his anger replaced by fear, too afraid to even lift his head. Lin Chen slowly stepped forward, lightly tapping Genda's ankle to immobilize him. His amber compound eyes coldly swept over him, no longer bothering with this pathetic opponent.

On the other side of the battlefield, the situation had already become one-sided. The Lobster Orphnoch and the Centipede Orphnoch were already no match for Faiz, who skillfully controlled photon power. With the arrival of Decade, the incarnation of Tsukasa Kadoya, their situation became even more dire. Decade's Gacha Sword was relentless, its photon energy slashing and constantly breaking through their defenses. Several of the Centipede Orphnoch's venomous stingers were severed, and the Lobster Orphnoch's pincers were cut with deep gashes. Black blood splattered across the lake's surface and onto the pebbles, making even dodging extremely difficult.

Seeing the situation was dire, Zhu Chuan, in his lobster form, Orphnoch, flashed a sinister glint in his eyes. He abruptly retreated, his dark red figure blurring as he rushed towards the bushes beside the battlefield—where Yuri Tomoda was trembling with fear, hiding behind a tree, too terrified to utter a sound. Zhu Chuan's pincers instantly pressed against the girl's neck, the cold metallic touch freezing Yuri in place, rendering her unable to even cry out.

"Stop!" Zhu Chuan's voice was hoarse with a beastly edge. His pincers tightened slightly, leaving a shallow bloody mark on the girl's neck. "Faiz, Decade, deactivate your transformation immediately, or I'll snap her neck right now!"

Faiz, the form of Onoue Takumi, instantly stopped moving, his amber compound eyes fixed on the pincers pressed against Yuri's neck, his heart filled with a mixture of anxiety and anger, yet he dared not make the slightest move. Kadoya Tsukasa also sheathed his card-box sword, his pink-armored figure shifting slightly to the side, his gaze coldly fixed on Zhu Chuan, while his fingers secretly gripped the card box at his waist, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

"Throw the Faiz belt over here!" Seeing the two restrained, Zhu Chuan's eyes flashed with smugness as he added sharply. Onoue Takumi gritted his teeth, raised his hand to unfasten the Faiz belt from his waist, hesitated for a moment, and finally threw it towards Zhu Chuan—at this moment, Yuri's safety was far more important to him than the knight's belt.

Zhu Chuan caught the belt, her fingertips tracing the cold metal body. Once she had it, she abruptly flung Yuri Tomoda towards Takumi Onoue. The girl stumbled and fell into Onoue's arms. Before they could even regain their footing, Zhu Chuan's pincers struck again with a fierce gust of wind, their target being their heads! She had never intended to let them go; obtaining the belt was merely a delaying tactic. Her true aim was to eliminate these two greatest threats simultaneously.

"Watch out!" Tsukasa Kadoya's shout rang out instantly. He flashed forward to provide support, but he was a step too late. The pincers fell with tremendous force, and Takumi Onoue almost instinctively shielded Yuri behind him, raising his right arm to block the attack.

To Lobster Orphnoch's astonishment, a dazzling white light suddenly exploded from Tail-top Cho's body, the intense light causing everyone to instinctively close their eyes. A powerful wave of Orphic energy suddenly spread, carrying a chilling aura like a wolf's howl, instantly overwhelming all other energy fluctuations on the field. Faiz's silver-black armor dissipated into specks of light within the white light.

As the white light faded, a tall, wolf-shaped Orphnoch stood in the spot.