Special effects: Saving the world starting from becoming a Zergling

"Now that we're on the same side, we should consider dealing with the pursuing troops, right?"

Daisuke Kazama posed a question.

"Grandpa, let's go."

After hearing Daisuke Kazama's question, Kenjiro Kamishiro frowned, took the transformation device from the table, stood up, and spoke to the old man behind him.

"Yes, young master!"

Upon receiving Kamishiro Ken's order, the old man acted swiftly, quickly rolling up the red carpet on the ground, holding it, and following Kamishiro Ken away.

Watching the departing Kenshin, Kazama Daisuke was somewhat puzzled.

"Sword's goal is to eliminate all Zerg; he has already joined ZECT."

After replying, Youzhen stood behind Xiaoxu and massaged her shoulders.

The comfortable massage quickly relaxed Xiaoxu. She half-closed her eyes and rested her head on Youzhen's body.

"And what about you?"

Daisuke Kazama scanned everyone present. Kagami avoided his gaze, while Tendou ignored him completely, still looking at the newspaper in his hand.

"It's impossible for me to join ZECT. I'm like the wind; I won't be bound."

Daisuke Kazama shook his head and pushed the Thunderfly Transformation Device on the table in front of Kagami.

"You can give it to them; I don't want this troublesome thing."

Daisuke, unconcerned, picked up his makeup bag, took Quan's hand, and prepared to leave.

"Mr. Kazama has seen those strange insects too, hasn't he?"

Kagami reached out, picked up the Thunderfly Transformation Device on the table, and suddenly said.

His words made Kazama Daisuke pause, then turn his head to the side: "So what if it is?"

"Doesn't Mr. Kazama have anyone he wants to protect?"

Kagami looked up and stared at Ken, who was being led by Kazama Daisuke.

These words drew Tendou's attention away from the newspaper and made him look at Kazama Daisuke.

"You mean her? She's just a brat I picked up!"

Daisuke found it somewhat amusing.

"She's only with me because she's lost her memories; it has nothing to do with me."

"I just want her to regain her memory as soon as possible so she can go home."

Daisuke snorted coldly and led Quan away.

What was originally a lively gathering now felt somewhat unpleasant as it ended.

Kagami looked down at the Thunderfly Transformation Device in her hand, feeling somewhat sad.

"Keep him, that guy will definitely come back," Yuuma said casually.

"I want to have a knight system to fight with, but I haven't been able to gain their approval for a long time."

"This guy actually gave up on this talent so easily."

Kagami's words were tinged with anger and resentment; he couldn't understand why Kazama Daisuke could give up the Knight System.

"Perhaps it's because the responsibility is too heavy. Once you take on such a heavy responsibility, you can no longer be as free as the wind."

Yuzhen looked at the Thunderfly Transformation Device, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

There was a time when he fantasized about transforming into a Kamen Rider, but later he realized that the responsibility behind this power was an unspeakable burden.

"Ayu..."

Xiao Xu pulled his thoughts back from his reminiscence. He stopped what he was doing and bent down.

"I have some things I want to say to you and to the Heavenly Dao."

Seemingly finding strength in Yuuma's gentle words, she spoke slowly.

These words instantly attracted the attention of the Heavenly Dao, causing him to put down the newspaper that was almost embedded in his hand.

"Let's find another place... This isn't a good place to talk."

Tiandao stood up and nodded in agreement.

"As for Kagami, finish today's work first." After giving his instructions, Yuuma took Xiaoxu out the door, and Tendou followed behind them.

In the end, only Kagami remained in the bustling shop, holding a thunderbolt and with her head down.

"I'm going to persuade Daisuke to come back. Since Raikou chose him, it proves he's the best fit, and he has an obligation to shoulder Raikou's responsibilities!"

With that thought in mind, he put the thunder dragon in his bag and quickly went out with it.

Kagami was never one to sit idly by and wait for death; his determination to eliminate the Zerg was as strong as that of Shinjiro Ken.

It's a pity... he hasn't obtained the Knight System yet, otherwise he would be the core strength of ZECT.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Rooftop

The wind is strong today; perhaps it will sweep away those fragmented words and sad tears.

Xiao Xu pressed down her wildly flying hair, looked at the ruins, and clenched her hands.

But soon, her tightly clenched hand was covered by another, larger hand.

"This might be a good place to open up," Yuzhen said, standing beside Xiaoxu and offering her comfort.

Tiandao stood on the other side of Xiaoxu, his arms resting on the railing, his calm face making it impossible to discern his meaning.

Seeing that both of them were there, Xiao Xu took out a notebook from her shirt pocket and slowly turned it to the first page.

Above is the painting that Yuuma once secretly peeked at.

However, this time the level of completeness is much higher than that of Yuma's.

The six-winged, pure white angel spread all its wings, firmly protecting the green sprite beneath it.

The red sprite stood on the other side, silently watching this side.

"Seven years ago, my parents died in that disaster."

Even though both Tendou and Yuzhen knew about this, this heavy beginning still made their hearts sink.

"However, I was lucky; I was saved by an angel."

Xiao Xu pointed to the six-winged angel in the picture, indicating that the green elf beneath him was himself.

"And him!"

Xiao Xu pointed to the red elf standing opposite the six-winged angel.

"After a big fight with the white angel, he killed my parents."

"I have never seen them since then."

This is a very simple story, nothing more than the story of angels saving humanity.

But the mysteries and implications contained within are by no means simple.

"The red elf is Hyperion, the green elf is Xiaoxu, and that white angel..."

As Yuuma gazed at the angel, a bold idea began to form in her mind.

"Could it be me?"

But how did I manage to travel back seven years and protect Xiao Xu?

Yuuma doesn't think he'll ever gain the same time travel ability as Hyper Kabuto.

That is a unique cheat code belonging to the Heavenly Dao, and it is also the so-called future.

"Does he have anything to do with you?"

Just as Yuzhen was lost in thought, Xiaoxu pointed at the red elf and asked Tiandao about her doubts.

"..."

The Heavenly Dao remained silent for a while, unsure of what to say.

He is certainly connected to that red elf, because that is his future self.

But if he admits it, his relationship with Xiaoxu... will probably be completely shattered.

"And what about Yuuma... does Yuuma feel that she has any connection with it?"

Seeing that Tiandao remained silent, Xiaoxu already knew the answer in his heart.

She pointed to the white angel again, then turned to ask Yuzhen.

Yuzhen didn't remain silent, but answered firmly, "I don't know, but I will protect you, just like it, when Xiaoxu is in danger."

Although the future is still uncertain, Yuma vows to protect everything she has now.

"I see..."

Xiao Xu tore that page out and let out a sigh of relief: "That's enough."

She loosened her grip, and the painting that represented her inner turmoil drifted away in the wind, quickly moving further and further away from her.

Now that she has a knight to protect her, she no longer needs this painting.

She is being loved now.

"The wind is too strong, I think we should go."

Xiao Xu tugged at You Zhen, who glanced at Tian Dao, took off her coat and draped it over Xiao Xu, then led her toward the rooftop stairs.

Tiandao remained alone on the rooftop, the biting wind blowing, his face tense.

"Actually... I don't blame the red elf."

Xiao Xu's voice drifted over, causing Tian Dao's eyes to flicker.

"Because I saw it."

The words swirled and dissipated in the wind. By the time Heaven turned back, Xiao Xu and You Zhen had already vanished.

In the strong wind, he suddenly exhaled, leaned against the railing, and relaxed completely.