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

Under the watchful eyes of three men, Jiang Ning unscrewed the cap of the energy bottle and deftly embedded it into the Build Driver at his waist.

"rabbit!"

"tank!"

"The perfect match—!!"

A dazzling burst of red and blue light erupted from the driver. Jiang Ning gripped the side handle and turned it sharply clockwise. The rapid meshing of gears filled the air as the energy conduits above the driver extended and stretched, weaving into an intricate network of energy that enveloped him entirely.

"Henshin—!!"

"Steel Moon Reflection! Rabbit Tank Mode!"

"Yeah~——!!"

Accompanied by a mesmerizing transformation sound effect, the energy surrounding him suddenly contracted and condensed inward, eventually transforming into a sleek and sharp red and blue two-tone armor that firmly covered Jiang Ning's body.

"Ms. Black Tower!? Who...who is this...?!"

Outside the testing room, Estella stared intently at the monitor screen, instinctively covering her mouth, her shock evident.

"Is this your new invention?"

The Black Tower avatar's fingers flew across the keyboard, a dense stream of data scrolling rapidly across the screen, recording every parameter of the Build Rider armor. Without even looking up, she casually spoke:

"In your eyes, is my taste really that bad?"

"Well……"

Estelle was speechless for a moment, then awkwardly scratched her cheek.

"That guy figured it out himself; it's entirely his own technology. I didn't get involved."

Black Tower didn't hide anything, raised his finger to the screen, and directly pointed out the true creator of Build Rider.

Estella's eyes lit up instantly as she gazed at the armored figure posing on the screen with adoration.

"Ordinary portable armor requires prior wearing, but Mr. Jiang Ning's set can actually be materialized directly through the waist device!"

That's amazing! Mr. Jiang Ning is simply... uh.

She was halfway through her sentence when she caught a glimpse of the Black Tower doll's back out of the corner of her eye, and she swallowed the rest of her sentence.

"genius?"

Black Tower casually picked up the conversation for her, his tone carrying a hint of scorn, "But compared to true geniuses, she's still far from it."

…………

If we're talking about who was most shocked after witnessing the transformation firsthand, it would undoubtedly be Alan, who was up close to the scene.

He stared blankly at the red and blue color-blocked, high-tech Build Rider armor in front of him, his shock almost impossible to conceal.

"Mr. Jiang Ning... what's wrong...?"

Jiang Ning slightly raised his chin, his steady and clear voice coming through the mask, tinged with a hint of self-satisfaction:

"Kamen Rider Build, one of the Rider systems I personally developed, means 'creation' and 'construction'."

As he finished speaking, he raised his hand and lightly touched the antenna-like component on his head that resembled a rabbit's ear.

The red and blue metallic armor gleamed with a cold luster, combining a sense of technological precision with a powerful sense of strength.

Alan carefully examined the exquisite and imposing armor, then looked down at the rough, large cleaver-like longsword in his hand, and a strong sense of disparity welled up in his heart.

How come they've already lost so much in terms of momentum before the fight even starts?

Why is the opponent's equipment so cool?!

"Come on, bring it on."

Jiang Ning raised his hand to signal him, adopting a composed stance to meet the challenge.

Now that I possess such excellent armor, I don't need to be too reserved about showing mercy as previously agreed, nor do I need to worry about accidentally injuring my opponent.

"Mr. Jiang Ning... please be careful!"

Facing Jiang Ning after his transformation, Alan dared not slacken in the slightest. He flipped his wrist, held the sword horizontally to his side, and wisps of electricity flickered on the sharp blade.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ning's gaze, hidden beneath his mask, suddenly sharpened, and he unconsciously took a deep breath.

The surrounding air fell silent instantly, as if an invisible pause button had been pressed, and the tense fighting spirit was about to erupt.

boom--!

The next instant, Alan suddenly exerted force with his feet, his figure transforming into a dark afterimage, rushing straight towards Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning was startled by the sudden burst of speed from his opponent and hastily raised his hand to block.

The electric-charged blade slashed at the armor's surface, instantly sending countless sparks flying from the thick metal plate.

The immense force transmitted through the armor made Jiang Ning secretly marvel at Alan's physical strength.

Unfortunately—it was useless.

Jiang Ning twisted his wrist, skillfully deflecting the blade's attack, and then delivered a sharp elbow strike, slamming it into Alan's side.

Alan couldn't stop in time, gritted his teeth and took the blow head-on, and was sent flying several meters away.

Fortunately, he reacted very quickly, immediately using the blade to rub against the ground to slow down, barely avoiding the hard metal wall.

Quickly regaining his balance, Alan used his long sword to stand firmly again.

"Mr. Jiang Ning, I apologize for my previous underestimation. You are an opponent I must take seriously."

The young lady is still watching me; I absolutely cannot lose.

Raising his hand to wipe away the traces from the corner of his mouth, Alan's worries vanished, leaving only a pure and burning fighting spirit.

Sensing the sudden surge in the other party's aura, Jiang Ning's lips curled up slightly.

"Go all out, don't hold back!"

"That's exactly what I was thinking!"

The electric light spread along the blade to his entire body, and Alan's speed increased by another level.

Jiang Ning was momentarily overwhelmed by the opponent's fierce offensive, sparks flew from the surface of his cavalry armor, and he was somewhat flustered in his attempts to defend himself.

Outside the cabin, Estádio and the Black Tower silently observed the battle, having already anticipated it.

Ultimately, Jiang Ning had almost no practical experience, and he was already struggling against Alan, who was in top form.

Even if they manage to hold their own thanks to the powerful performance of the Build Armor, their shortcomings in stamina and experience will be exposed once the fighting goes on for a long time.

Inside the cabin, the two engaged in a fierce close-quarters struggle. After a brief stalemate, they exerted their strength simultaneously, each taking a few steps back to create distance.

After a fierce exchange, both men were exhausted and their breathing became rapid.

"Phew—I thought I could take you down with just my rabbit tank form."

Jiang Ning let out a light breath and spoke frankly, "Alan, you are indeed very strong. Whether it's combat experience or physical fitness, you are far superior to me."

"I admit, even with the boost from Build Rider, it would be difficult for me to win in close combat."

Hearing Jiang Ning's approval, Alan was inevitably delighted, but remained calm and composed on the surface.

"Mr. Jiang Ning, you flatter me. I..."

"You said you had a reason not to lose, right?"

Alan nodded in confusion upon hearing this.

"As the head of the defense section of the Black Tower Space Station, and bearing the title of security captain, I absolutely cannot lose."

A fighting spirit surged in Jiang Ning's eyes. "I'm determined to take you under my wing!"

Under Alan's astonished gaze, Jiang Ning deftly took out two brand-new energy bottles from his waist.

Shaking, screwing on the cap, inserting the driver—the actions are all done in one smooth motion.

"Flying Eagle! — Gatling Gun!"

"The perfect match!"

As the joystick is turned, the orange and silver energy conduits stretch out again, forming a brand-new armor structure.

"Build up!!"

As Jiang Ning finished speaking, the armor on both sides suddenly closed, completely covering the original red and blue form.

"Sky Riot! Eagle Gatling Form!"

Yeah~——！！！