Kamen Rider: Evolution

Tiandao's cooking skills are top-notch. Jiang Xia just looked up some recipes for bamboo shoots and found that Tiandao's bamboo shoots are indeed very delicious.

"Xiao Xi, try it and compare," said the Heavenly Dao Chief.

Of course, it's compared to Jiangxia. Although the ingredients are different, the difference in cooking skills can still be discerned.

Under the expectant gaze of Tendou Souji, Kusakabe Hiroshi still chose Enatsu.

"It seems there is still room for improvement."

Tendou Souji didn't feel disappointed, but he felt that he still couldn't achieve that feeling that suited everyone's taste buds.

"Thank you for the treat. Bye-bye, God, brother, Hiyori sister, Kagami brother."

After finishing her meal, Tendoujuka wore a satisfied smile, her excitement like a flower blooming in spring.

Her eyes sparkled, perfectly showcasing the girl's youth and vitality.

"Bye-bye, tree blossoms."

"Take care on your journey, tree blossoms."

"Ah, I'm going to be late too. The Shadow Squad is waiting for me."

Kagami was sitting in the chair with a satisfied expression, but his gaze suddenly fell on the clock beside him, and he exclaimed in surprise.

Then he grabbed his clothes and rushed out, showing that becoming a Kamen Rider hadn't changed his true nature.

"Xiao Xi, you and Tian Dao will stay home today. I have other things to do," Jiang Xia said, standing up.

"it is good."

Only Tendou Souji and Kusakabe Hiroshi remained in the original Sal restaurant.

……

Just as Jiang Xia was preparing to go to Shibuya to continue his experiments.

Suddenly, he stopped and turned to look behind him. A woman in business attire was following him.

Misaki Yuuki stopped in her tracks, looking at Jiang Xia who was getting closer and closer. She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and after a moment's thought, said:

"You were the one who stole the belt that day, weren't you? I didn't recognize you when I first approached this restaurant."

"Because the one who stole the belt that day was clearly not human, but you, who worked at Sal Restaurant, were someone who couldn't see through the deception."

"I initially thought you were being used as a camouflage form by the Zerg."

"The reason why no Worms killed them is because Tendou Souji defeated the Worms and then returned the belt with Kagami's help."

"But now I'm certain that you're the one who stole the belt back then," Misaki Yuuki said firmly.

"That's a great idea. How did you decide on it?" Jiang Xia asked.

"Because there is no information about you in the database at all, it's like you suddenly appeared out of nowhere."

"Moreover, your action logic is different from that of the Zerg. The Zerg always choose to take the place of the original victim, but you have no identity."

Misaki Yuzuki drew her pistol, pointed it at Jiang Xia, and approached him step by step until she pointed the gun at his heart, her finger trembling as she placed it on the trigger.

"Now can you tell me your identity?" Misaki Yuuki approached Jiang Xia, looked him in the eyes, and said:

"Also, what happened to the fact that Shuichi Tadokoro is dead?"

Jiang Xia's voice changed, becoming very soft, as if a psychologist were comforting him, with a strange gentleness that made people feel exceptionally relaxed.

He looked at the pistol pressed against his chest. "Can you really shoot me?"

“If I really wanted to kill you, I wouldn’t have restricted your movements; I would have just killed you to silence you.”

"I will not take human lives. I am fighting to protect humanity, just like you. We should not be enemies."

Guns, unless they are exclusive equipment for Kamen Riders, can not cause abnormal damage to monsters.

Otherwise, ordinary firearms alone are not enough to deal with the monster.

Even dealing with small minions, such as Zerglings or basic Shocker combatants, requires many people to fire together to inflict damage.

If you're dealing with Jiangxia, even a sniper rifle wouldn't be effective, let alone a portable pistol that's smaller than a standard caliber. It can't even penetrate skin, and its impact force is practically zero.

"Then you should also answer me about your relationship with the Zerg and why your identity cannot be found."

Misaki Yuuki's tone also softened.

Seemingly sensing Jiang Xia's goodwill, she slowly loosened her grip on the gun handle, turning the muzzle downwards from where it had been aimed at Jiang Xia's heart.

"I am not a Zerg. I only took off the belt because I saw someone was injured. It was to fight the Zerg and protect humanity."

"Look, this is who I am."

Jiang Xia gently raised his arm, and a jet-black metal beetle appeared out of thin air and hovered quietly in front of Misaki Yuuki.

"Knight Insect Instrument?" Misaki Yuzuki looked at Jiang Xia in confusion.

“That’s right. ZECT’s tools are specifically designed to kill Zerg, and they are selective about who they target. That should prove my identity.”

Jiang Xia looked at Misaki Yuuki and said, "I've also returned the knight's belt to you. Isn't that enough to show my sincerity?"

Seeing Misaki Yuzuki put the pistol back on her waist, Jiang Xia knew that she believed her. Although she was a ZECT member, she was sometimes unusually naive.

"It's been a long time since I've used this move, but it seems to be working quite well," Jiang Xia thought, echoing Misaki Yuzuki's sentiment.

By using a special tone of voice and information that aligns with the other person's thinking and cognition, one can make those who are initially hostile to them lower their guard and defenses, thereby gaining their trust.

This was something Jiang Xia suddenly remembered. He knew how to use it, but he didn't have the opportunity to use it in many situations. However, it wouldn't hurt to give it a try this time.

While using special powers can solve many problems, it's only for use against enemies.

Jiang Xia would never take action against Misaki Yuuki, who is full of a sense of justice and has always stood on the side of protecting humanity.

He also plans to quietly accumulate strength, so soothing is very important. Just like approaching a cat with its fur standing on end, using food to lure it down and showing goodwill, it can slowly integrate into the new family.

Chapter 201 Daisuke Kazama

After Jiang Xia successfully lowered her psychological defenses, the atmosphere of their conversation suddenly became harmonious, just like two close friends who could talk about anything.

However, if two people can have a pleasant conversation as soon as they meet, there are only two possibilities: either the two people are indeed very compatible in terms of personality, preferences, or even their mood at the time.

However, if another situation arises, then you need to be careful: two people who are not compatible in many ways or even hostile to each other can still get along well.

This means that one person is cooperating with the other to deliberately create a similar atmosphere.

Just like Misaki Yuuki at this moment, even though they had only met once, no matter what questions she asked.

Jiang Xia's answers always impressed her, and she gradually developed an unusual interest in him.

This has nothing to do with liking someone; it's about an urgent desire to seek the truth.

However, despite her curiosity, Misaki Yuuki managed to remain rational.

Although she felt a little embarrassed to ask such a private question, she still asked:

"Um, I'm sorry, but I still want to know. Please tell me the reason why you said that Tadokoro Shuichi was dead that day."

"Tadokoro Shuichi is indeed dead."

Jiang Xia put down his coffee, and a gentle breeze from the river caressed his face.

Upon hearing Jiang Xia's words, Misaki Yuzuki, who was sitting next to him, paused for a moment. Various speculations raced through her mind: alien insects? Mimicry? Twins?

But she dismissed all these assumptions one by one. Seeing Jiang Xia's expression, Misaki Yuzuki asked...

"Mr. Tadokoro could not be an alien insect. The inspection of alien insects is already quite strict now, and it is impossible for alien insects to be mixed into the tissue."

The last time the people from headquarters came, the mimicry caused them a lot of trouble, so now we conduct tests every time.

Jiang Xia shook his head and said:

"Tadokoro Shuichi himself is dead, but the one that appears before you is neither him nor an alien insect."

“I’ve encountered this situation quite a few times, and they’ve all been about your ZECT headquarters. In other words, the truth is inside ZECT headquarters.”

Don't you find this strange?

"The connection between ZECT headquarters and its branches is too weak, even though you belong to the same organization."

However, you know absolutely nothing about headquarters, and anyone from headquarters who shows up will inevitably be mimicked by the Zerg.

Misaki Yuuki shuddered upon hearing Jiang Xia's words.

If what Jiang Xia said is true, then there is definitely a big problem with the personnel at headquarters.

Those who are already dead are replaced; anyone from headquarters who appears is always a mimicked Zergling.

Given that Shuichi Tadokoro is already dead, wouldn't the headquarters be full of Zerg? But why would the Zerg attack the Zerg?

And Misaki Yuuki asked the same question.

Seemingly sensing the doubt in her eyes, Jiang Xia chuckled and looked at her, saying, "

This is just your speculation; it may not be the truth. You need to verify it yourself instead of blindly believing what I say.

After Misaki Yuuki left, Enka stood still by the river, naturally turning his head to the side.

They looked at a man wearing a brown hat and carrying a makeup case that resembled a guitar.

He told Misaki part of the truth simply because he didn't want her to keep entangled with the knight.

Whether it's for Tendou Souji or for herself, once she truly understands that there are problems within the organization, she will no longer be so insistent on bringing the knights into the organization.

Moreover, ZECT is Jiang Xia's current goal. Obtaining ZECT, which can create the Knight System, would greatly enhance the overall combat capability.

As for Misaki Yuuki going to check on Tadokoro Shuichi, she will not encounter any danger.

Shuichi Tadokoro is a mild-mannered protozoan; he simply chose a job he liked and will not harm humans.

At that moment, Jiang Xia's gaze secretly followed the man until a little girl pulled him away.

"Kamen Rider Daisuke Kazama is a person who most seeks his true nature and freedom."

However, his excessive indulgence in women is causing him unnecessary trouble.

Jiang Xia pondered for a moment, his eyes filled with the constant interweaving of different timelines—a unique ability of the Zerg.

The next step is to freely traverse these interwoven timelines in order to achieve the goal of time travel.

But for now, he can only exist outside the current timeline; he cannot enter it.