Kamen Rider: Evolution

Strength rating: B-

Conditions for crossing over: Kill the current world's King of the Fang Vampires.

It has evolved.

Jiang Xia was riding a cool red motorcycle, speeding along the road.

This is his new motorcycle; how can a Kamen Rider be without one?

As for Hongdu, he still has to go back to work at the coffee shop.

He saw the update to the panel and deeply felt the change in his strength.

The combined energy of this combined Fang Vampire is equivalent to that of 6 to 7 Fang Vampires.

Having consumed such a massive amount of energy at once, Jiang Xia's monstrous form has successfully advanced to a new level.

At the same time, it developed its own unique abilities, which are ever-changing.

Not only can it transform at will, but it can also use the abilities that come with those transformations.

The moment Wan Hua was born, a mysterious ritual appeared directly in Jiang Xia's memory.

By collecting fragments of the body of the vampire and combining them with human life energy, it is possible to resurrect the dead vampires.

This ability originally belonged to the memories of the Shrimp Tooth Vampire, but now it has been obtained by Jiang Xia.

The emergence of Wanhua is to further develop and research the strange creatures that were used as materials.

Rather than simply seizing the opponent's power or form.

However, this resurrection ritual, which was important enough for the Blood Demon clan, had no effect on Jiang Xia.

He completely devours the vampires, leaving no trace of their corpses, so this ritual resurrection is just a useless gimmick.

……

The melodious sound of a violin flowed gently through the Hong family mansion.

Different styles of violins were hung on the surrounding walls.

Those were all the research results that Hongdu made on violin making.

The brown strings are vibrating continuously, and the sounds of different scales combine to form a beautiful melody.

"Wow, that's amazing! I never imagined that Mr. Jiang Xia could learn the violin completely in just a few days."

And they can play such beautiful music.

Clap, clap, clap—applause echoed in the elegant and harmonious room.

Hongdu clapped enthusiastically at Jiangxia.

Jiang Xia put down the strings and violin, returned them to their original positions, and focused on experiencing the strange feeling she had just had.

After several days of familiarization, he finally roughly determined another use of Wan Hua.

Learning, or rather, exploring.

After returning that day, he kept thinking about one question: Is the power of transformation really like this?

The description of the Multi-Transformation is that it possesses all the abilities of the Material Monster, but the Fang Blood Demon is different from ordinary monsters.

They are highly intelligent and can learn a wide variety of skills.

Would you call this the ability of a weirdo?

Jiang Xia mentally reviewed the identities of all the strange beings he had devoured.

But none of this verified Jiang Xia's thinking until he tried to study the violin.

That strange feeling, starting from Wataru's teachings, seemed to be something he was born with.

Having practiced thousands of times, I not only learned the score in a very short time, but also quickly grasped all the knowledge about violin playing.

In Jiangxia's database, there is only one person with the ability to play the violin: the Octopus Fang Blood Demon.

This vampire, who uses violin music as a means of hunting, is also a violinist in her human form.

Playing the violin is something that is deeply ingrained in her very being.

Jiang Xia then realized that Wan Hua could acquire the ability to learn later in life.

However, the strength and proficiency of skills differ, and the forms of expression also vary.

Some things can appear directly in his mind, while others can only accelerate his learning ability.

The resurrection ritual involves the use of the power of the Fang Blood Demon, and Wan Hua directly instilled it into him as a unique skill.

The violin accelerated his learning ability, as if it were calling upon muscle memory etched into his body.

"What an ethereal and beautiful voice!" Takeo Ōmura opened his eyes, his face filled with rapture.

Looking at the Hong family mansion emitting such beautiful violin music, he decided to go inside and take a look.

This isn't just a problem with the sound of the piano; he has an old friend who used to live here.

Hearing that beautiful piano music ring out again in a familiar place,

He could no longer contain his curiosity.

What is the relationship between this violinist and his friend?

Takeo Ōmura slowly stepped into this place he hadn't seen in so long.

He remembered that the last time he came here was more than 20 years ago, and that human was truly a violin genius.

It was thanks to his help that I was able to live peacefully in human society for twenty years.

Chapter 18 Blood Red Rose

"Red Crossing, there are Blood Demons with Fangs, and they've already come up here," Jiang Xia said, putting down her violin and looking towards the room door.

"What!" Hongdu exclaimed, glancing instinctively at the blood-red rose placed in the exquisite cabinet.

The Crimson Rose is a violin created by Akane Otoya and Maya together.

This can be considered the pinnacle of their skills, and the Blood Red Rose also has another function.

It was to promptly warn Wataru after the appearance of the Fang Blood Demon.

Jiangxia's words have completely shattered Hongdu's understanding over the years.

"The Blood Rose app didn't play!"

Compared to the invasion of the Fang Blood Demon, Wataru is more worried about whether there is something wrong with the Crimson Rose.

At this moment, Jiang Xia was also ready for battle.

"It's truly a beautiful violin." A man slowly walked into the room.

He gazed with rapture at the blood-red rose that Hongdu was now holding in his hand.

Upon witnessing this scene, Jiang Xia slowly abandoned his thoughts of fighting.

This blood demon did not turn into a monster.

It didn't have any murderous intent, and it didn't even have that smell of someone who feeds on humans every day.

Have they even overcome the instincts of the vampire with teeth?

Jiang Xia looked at the tall, well-defined, and slightly sunken middle-aged man in front of him and thought to himself.

Hongdu also noticed the unfamiliar man and subconsciously turned to look at Jiang Xia, who had already let her guard down.

"It's alright," Jiang Xia shook his head gently, indicating that they were not enemies.

"May I take a look at the violin you're holding?" Takeo Ōmura asked.

He was captivated by the violin's lustrous sheen and exquisite craftsmanship.

Having received Jiang Xia's affirmation, Hong Du nodded and handed him the blood-red rose without hesitation.

Takeo Ōmura solemnly picked up the blood-red rose, gently stroking it as if caressing his skin, and carefully examining it.

“The person who made it must be a master,” Takeo Ōmura asked, looking at Wataru.

"This...this violin was made by my father. Although I have tried my best, I still can't make an exact replica."

Hongdu scratched his head sheepishly and said...

Takeo Ōmura looked at Akira, surprised that Akira's child was already so big.

“Your father, Hongyin, and I are also very good friends. You don’t need to make a violin just like it.”

Looking at the red-clad figure before him and the crimson rose in his hand, a hint of nostalgia flashed across Takeo Ōmura's face.

"What do you mean?" Hongdu looked at the man in front of her who claimed to be her father's friend with a puzzled expression.

"All you need to do is make a violin that is uniquely yours, a violin that only you can make."

With a hint of encouragement, Takeo Ōmura handed the crimson rose back to Wataru with both hands.

"Belongs to me?" Hongdu seemed to know something, but couldn't say it.

She could only look at Masamura Takeo again, and seeing those pure, doe-like eyes, Masamura Takeo smiled slightly.

Instead of answering Hongdu's question, he looked nostalgically at the room's decor, then turned to Hongdu and said:

"Goodbye."

"Please wait a moment, I still want to ask you to teach me about making violins."

Seeing the serious expression on Akira's face, Takeo Ōmura, who was about to leave, stopped in his tracks.

Sensing an opportunity, Akira immediately bowed deeply.

"This kid's pretty smart," Jiang Xia thought to himself with a smile after seeing Hong Du's actions.

Here, bowing is considered a very formal and respectful gesture.

However, this method only works for people here; Jiangxia never buys into it.

As everyone knows, as long as I have no morals, you can't hold me hostage.

Seeing the red-clad slasher, Takeo Masamura fell silent and could only agree.