Ironclad: How can hand-crafted knight belts not be considered genius?

[Knight Tech Tree System successfully bound!]

[Dear host, this is system codename [One]. It's my pleasure to serve you!]

[Given that host Jiang Ning is binding to this system for the first time, a newbie bonus is hereby granted: Knight Technology Points x1.]

"Knight... Tech Points?"

Jiang Ning pondered the meaning of these two keywords repeatedly in his mind, his heart suddenly pounding wildly.

Wait, which knight? Could it be the one he's been longing for the most?!

A bold and crazy conjecture instantly took shape in my mind.

The next instant, the blue light screen floating in his consciousness suddenly flashed, and countless Kamen Rider cards of various shapes suddenly popped out, filling the entire field of vision.

Jiang Ning glanced at the photos quickly, and the familiar and handsome figures of knights came into view. Shock and ecstasy instantly overwhelmed him.

"Holy crap! It's Kamen Rider!!"

"System, you understand me so well!"

A slightly arrogant electronic voice from the system echoed in my mind:

"I told you, my selection skills are absolutely tailored to your preferences and situation. Don't hold back, praise me to the skies."

Jiang Ning had no time to pay attention to the system's little scheme of seeking praise. His gaze was fixed intently on the dazzling list of cards in front of him, his fingertips hovering in his mind.

"With so many choices... which one should I choose...?"

He rested his chin on his hand, pondered seriously for a moment, and then a decisive look flashed in his eyes: "I choose you!"

A heavy tap with the fingertip.

[Insufficient Knight Tech Points, Unlock Failed.]

"?"

Jiang Ning looked bewildered, but unwilling to give up, he switched to another card and clicked again.

[Insufficient Knight Tech Points, Unlock Failed.]

The air fell into a deathly silence.

"System! Are you kidding me?!"

What can you do with just 1 tech point?!

Jiang Ning angrily waved his fist at the void, perfectly embodying a working-class person helplessly controlled by life, frantically venting the resentment in his heart.

The complexity of the technology varies among different knight systems, and the knight technology points required to unlock them differ.

The more fantastical powers your chosen knight system encompasses, the more tech points it will require.

The cold, emotionless system voice provided an explanation at the opportune moment.

As soon as he finished speaking, the dense array of knight cards on the light screen vanished one after another, leaving only one card floating silently in the air.

[Currently unlockable: Kamen Rider Build tech tree.]

"...Wow, it's pretty smart."

"Build it? That works too."

Jiang Ning subtly confirmed in his mind.

The only 1 point of Knight Technology was instantly deducted, and the originally dull Knight Creation card suddenly lit up with vibrant colors.

The blue screen switched again, and a massive technology tree diagram slowly unfolded.

Countless gray squares marked "Unlocked" are interconnected by intricate energy veins.

Jiang Ning carefully examined the items corresponding to each box. Although the image was dim and blurry, he could still recognize that they were exclusive enhancement items for various forms of the Creation Rider.

He raised his hand and tapped the only basic technology node that lit up in the corner.

[Congratulations, host, on unlocking the Creator tech tree!]

[Congratulations, host, on achieving your first technological accomplishment—the birth of a hero!]

[Rewards have been distributed: 1 Rider Driver, 1 Rabbit Full Energy Bottle, 1 Tank Full Energy Bottle.]

The moment the system notification sound ended, a driver set with red, black, and silver colors appeared out of thin air in Jiang Ning's left palm.

On his right lay two exquisite energy bottles, one red and one blue, their surfaces shimmering with a delicate luster.

Jiang Ning felt an overwhelming excitement as his fingertips touched the driver's heavy, substantial texture, far superior to any toy.

Who understands the ecstasy of tokusatsu fans?

Who can understand the shock of holding the transformation item you've always dreamed of in your hands!

He cautiously scanned his surroundings, confirming that there were no surveillance cameras pointed at him from inside the space station.

He then raised his hand and placed the Traverse Driver against the center of his waist and abdomen.

Whoosh—click.

Bright yellow straps automatically pop out from both sides of the drive unit and are precisely fastened around the waist, fitting perfectly.

Jiang Ning gripped the rabbit and tank energy bottles tightly in his left and right hands respectively, and gently shook them in the air, the bottles colliding and making a crisp clattering sound.

The violent shaking awakened the hidden power within the bottle, and red and blue energy streams slowly surged within the translucent bottle.

He curled his lips into a smile, and involuntarily recalled that classic line etched into his DNA.

"I never expected... that such a good thing would actually happen to me."

"Then—let's begin the experiment!"

[Click—]

He unscrewed the knobs of the two energy bottles and inserted them into the slots on both sides of the driver.

【Rabbit!】

【Tank!】

【Best Match——！！】

Pure energy flowed into the driver through the slot, illuminating the central transparent panel, and the color projection of R/T slowly appeared in front of it.

Jiang Ning took a deep breath, gripped the lever on the side of the driver, and turned it clockwise with force.

The roar of gears meshing and energy merging suddenly rang out, and several transparent energy pipes extended from above the driver, each condensing into half a knight's armor in front of and behind him.

The driver's cold, electronic voice slowly began to play:

Are you ready?

"No need to ask? Everything was prepared long ago!"

Henshin——！！

As soon as he finished speaking, the half-armor on his front and back suddenly shrank towards the center, firmly fitting Jiang Ning's body.

[Steel Moon Reflection - Rabbit Tank Mode!]

The red and blue knight armor was fully formed. Jiang Ning closed his eyes and quietly felt the new power surging within him.

One word—awesome!

At that moment, he even felt that he could easily overturn a fully grown water buffalo with his bare hands.

[They're not as weak as the host thinks. You can try it with a dummy soldier if you don't believe me.]

The system accurately captured his thoughts, and as soon as he finished speaking, a chilling aura quietly approached from around the corner.

Jiang Ning suddenly opened his eyes and looked ahead through the red and blue mask.

A black and gold raider phantom slowly stepped out, its arms extending into sharp blades, gleaming coldly, and its chilling killing intent quickly locked onto Jiang Ning.

"My first match came so quickly?"

"Enough with the chit-chat, let's get started!"

Jiang Ning stomped his foot hard on the ground, and the red rabbit armor on his legs instantly emitted a dazzling red light.

The next second, he rushed to the front of the Rift Creation at a speed far exceeding that of ordinary people.

The speed was so fast that even Jiang Ning himself didn't have time to react before he and the monster were staring at each other, both of them stunned.

The Rift Creature was the first to regain its senses, its sharp blades carrying a strong wind as it slashed fiercely at the red and blue knights before it.

Ding--!

A piercing metallic clang rang out as the unstoppable blade slashed at the Build Rider's chest armor, sending up only a cluster of blinding sparks.

Jiang Ning stood firmly in place, feeling no pain whatsoever.

"Hey bro, haven't you eaten?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he clenched his fist and, with a whooshing sound, slammed it hard into the face of the Rift Creation.

The moment the heavy punch landed, the Rift Creation seemed to face the arrival of the apocalypse.

The outer armor of the head instantly shattered and crumbled.

Its massive body flew backward and crashed heavily into the cold alloy wall of the space station with a dull thud.

A moment later, his body slid down, turning into countless black particles that dissipated into the void.