Knights: The journey of support starting with Faiz

"sucker Punch."

She murmured softly as the water blade shot towards Qingyu.

At the critical moment, Qingyu's body suddenly burst forth with a pale blue light.

The hardened slammer's armor creaked under the strain, energy surged wildly, and it gradually deformed in the light.

As the light faded, his form had transformed—Danger Striker 0...

The brand-new armor exudes a dangerous aura, with a pair of wings formed from flowing water extending from its back.

Caihe Liangxiang's pupils contracted slightly, and for the first time, a look of surprise appeared on her face.

The water blade she controlled was shattered by the powerful energy upon contact with Qingyu.

Qingyu roared and charged at her, several times faster than before. The airflow from his fists sent water splashing up from the ground.

"interesting."

Caihe Liangxiang's lips curled into an excited smile, and as she waved her hands, the water flow formed a solid barrier.

Qingyu's fist slammed heavily against the barrier, creating a huge splash, but he couldn't break through.

"how did you do it?"

Her voice was filled with curiosity.

"Such a promising talent was hidden among the Three Crows."

Qingyu did not answer, but continued to launch attacks.

His eyes were filled with anger and determination, and every punch he threw carried the momentum of mutual destruction.

Saiga Ryoka's strength was too great (2.3). After a brief stalemate, she suddenly launched a counterattack.

The water flow transformed into countless slender, sharp blades, shooting towards Qingyu.

Qingyu tried to dodge, but ultimately could not withstand the dense attacks.

The water blade pierced through his armor and into his body, staining the blue water red with blood.

He swayed, but still managed to stand firmly in front of Kazumi Saruwatari.

"Captain... let's go..."

He managed to utter a few words, and with his last bit of strength, he threw the energy bottle at his waist toward Saruwatari Kazumi.

As Kazumi Saruwatari watched the energy bottle flying through the air, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Chapter 198: Revenge

Memories flooded back—the look in Akabane's eyes when he stood in front of him.

Huang Yu's dying words, "Live on," and Qing Yu's face, covered in blood yet still stubbornly defiant.

He reached out and caught the energy bottle, a flame of revenge burning in his eyes.

"Qingyu!!"

Saruwatari Kazumi roared as he charged toward Saiga Ryoka, the energy bottle in his hand shining brightly.

Caihe Liangxiang simply raised her hand, and a powerful stream of water sent him flying.

She slowly walked towards the fallen Saruwatari Kazumi, pressing the water blade against his throat.

Just as she was about to make her move, her heart suddenly began to pound violently.

A strange emotion welled up inside her, causing her hands to tremble involuntarily.

Looking at Saruwatari Kazumi's angry yet defiant eyes, and recalling the scene of Aoba desperately protecting him, she found herself unable to bring herself to attack him.

Just then, a strong burst of cold air erupted, and an ice crystal barrier blocked Saruwatari Kazumi's path.

Jiang Ye appeared on the battlefield, clad in ice crystal armor and wielding an ice sword.

"Let him go!"

His voice was cold.

As Saiga Ryoka watched this scene, a complex mix of emotions welled up inside her.

She felt a strange sense of relief that Kazumi Saruwatari had been rescued, a feeling that made her uneasy and afraid.

She knew she couldn't have these emotions, or her fate would be dire.

Caihe Liangxiang's gaze was like a sharp blade tempered with ice, fixed on the icy crystal barrier in front of her.

Her chest heaved, and the fierce aura she had displayed during the battle gradually subsided.

Instead, there was a near-perfect tranquility.

She gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, a perfectly timed smile playing on her lips, and spoke in a respectful and calm tone.

"It's Mr. Jiang Ye, a knight from Dongdu. I never expected to meet you here."

Her voice was calm and restrained, without any hint of hostility.

Jiang Ye stood behind the ice wall, the ice sword in his hand gleaming with a cold, eerie light.

He looked at Caihe Liangxiang in silence, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

The image of the three crows' deaths kept replaying in his mind; those gruesome scenes were like steel needles piercing his heart.

He knew in his heart that the fate of the Three Ravens was inextricably linked to his and Eberth's actions, and this heavy responsibility weighed on him so much that he could hardly breathe.

Saiga Ryoka seemed to sense the emotions hidden behind Eiyo's silence.

She nodded, lowered her posture further, and spoke in an even gentler tone.

“Mr. Jiang Ye, this operation was merely a pre-arranged battle plan by Dongdu. We did this simply to prevent the Kamen Riders from being unnecessarily involved in a military conflict. Now that the invaders from Beidu have been successfully repelled, our objective has been achieved.”

Her words were clear and logical, each one sounding as if she had thought them through carefully.

Jiang Ye still did not respond, but just pursed her lips, her eyes full of struggle.

Seeing this, Caihe Liangxiang stopped arguing and gracefully bowed before turning to leave.

Before leaving, her gaze inadvertently drifted to Kazumi Sarusawa lying on the ground.

A complex emotion, which she herself was unaware of, was revealed in her eyes.

It sounded like regret, or perhaps reluctance, but she quickly masked it.

Jiang Ye watched as Caihe Liangxiang's figure gradually disappeared into the mist, and sighed heavily.

He sheathed his ice sword, squatted down, hoisted Sarutobi Kazumi onto his shoulder, and left the ravaged battlefield with heavy steps.

Inside a metal house.

The dim light flickered, and Kazumi Saruwatari slowly opened his eyes.

He looked around in a daze, the unfamiliar environment yet vaguely familiar.

He struggled to sit up, suddenly remembering everything that had happened before: Qingyu, Chiyu, Huangyu...

The news of the three crows' death struck him hard.

Tears welled up uncontrollably.

Unable to suppress his grief any longer, Kazumi Saruwatari broke down in tears.

His body trembled violently, and he clutched his head tightly with both hands, as if that could alleviate the pain in his heart.

Jiang Ye sat opposite him, watching him quietly without offering any words of comfort.

She simply let him vent all the emotions he had suppressed for so long.

After a long time, Saruwatari Kazumi's cries gradually subsided.

He looked up, his red and swollen eyes staring at a brand-new compression drive on the table in front of Jiang Ye.

The driver gleamed with a metallic sheen under the light, as if beckoning him.

Jiang Ye calmly met his gaze, her voice low.

"How you use this weapon is entirely up to you. You are Kamen Rider Gris, and your destiny should be in your own hands."

Chapter 199: Helplessness

His words, though brief, were full of power.

With trembling hands, Kazumi Saruwatari reached out and slowly took the driver.

He felt a mix of emotions: gratitude, anger, and confusion.

“I will not participate in the war between the Northern Capital and the Eastern Capital, but I swear I will avenge the Three Crows. If the Northern Capital is invaded, I will fight without hesitation.”

His voice was resolute.

Jiang Ye nodded and explained.

"This is an improved version of the driver, which combines the power of the Alaya-vijnana energy bottle and eliminates the side effects of the original. You can use it with confidence."

Saruwatari Kazumi thanked him again, then turned and quickly left the room without lingering.

Jiang Ye watched his figure disappear into the night, her heart filled with helplessness.

He knew that Kazumi Saruwatari's future was destined to be full of thorns, but he also understood that some paths he had to walk alone.

He returned to the coffee shop in Dongdu with a heavy heart.

As you push open the door, warm light and a familiar atmosphere greet you.

Sento, Misora, and Ryuga have been waiting for a long time.

Upon seeing Jiang Ye return, Zhan Tu spoke first, pretending to be relaxed.

"Hey, you're finally back. I was starving. I thought you were going to eat out all by yourself."

Although his tone was relaxed, his eyes were full of worry.

Misora ​​immediately retorted.

"Zhan Tu, stop being so stubborn! We've been waiting here because we're worried about Jiang Ye."

Her words were straightforward yet warm, touching Jiang Ye's heart.

Jiang Ye looked at them, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Although he knew he couldn't save everyone, the support of his friends made him feel less alone.

Zhan Tu stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly.

"Don't take all the responsibility on yourself. We are partners, and we will face anything together."

Although Ryuga's tone remained unfriendly as always, his eyes were full of concern.

"Exactly! Don't keep it to yourself. Speak up if you have something on your mind. We're not just for show."

Jiang Ye's emotions gradually stabilized, and a rare smile appeared on his lips.

War Rabbit felt a vague sense of unease.

Looking at Jiang Ye's exhausted figure, he secretly made a vow in his heart.

"I must become stronger. Only in this way can I better protect Jiang Ye and prevent him from suffering these pains again."

In a coffee shop in Tokyo.

Zhan Tu stared at Jiang Ye, who was busy in the kitchen.

The other person was humming an off-key tune, their apron covered in flour, as they were plating freshly baked cookies.

This should have been an ordinary afternoon.

But Zhan Tu always felt that smile was like a thin piece of paper pasted on a mask, which could be blown away by the wind at any time.

The blood splattering as the three crows fell, and Jiang Ye's hunched back as he carried Yuan Du Yi Hai, all played on repeat in his mind.

"War Rabbit, try the new recipe!"

Jiang Ye walked over carrying a plate, and the aroma of burnt biscuits mixed with the scent of milk filled her nostrils.

Sento took the biscuit and felt the warmth of the other's fingertips. He suddenly remembered the unwilling roar that Qingyu had made before turning into mist.