Knights: The journey of support starting with Faiz

Kazumi Saruwatari's squeeze driver emitted a dark red light, and the shield in Castle Striker form was still covered with dirt from Hokuto.

"Saiga Ryoka!"

His roar made the air tremble.

"Give me back my companion's life!"

Caihe Liangxiang's pupils contracted slightly, and she turned half of her water sword to stab at Yuan Du Yikai.

Just as the water-flowing sword was about to touch the opponent's throat.

The image of Aoba throwing the energy bottle before her death suddenly flashed into her mind, and at the same time, Saruwatari Kazumi's mournful wail as he held Aoba's body rang out.

That moment of hesitation, like a crack in a dam, allowed the raging torrent to find a way out.

Kazumi Saruwatari seized the opportunity and forcefully inserted the energy bottle into the driver.

The light of the Danger Form surged, and his fist, carrying overwhelming power, slammed straight towards Saiga Ryoka's chest.

The enormous impact exploded in the air, sending Caihe Liangxiang flying backward and crashing into a distant skyscraper.

As the smoke cleared, her armor was covered in cracks, and a trickle of blood oozed from the corner of her mouth.

Strangely, she laughed.

The laughter, clear and crisp like silver bells, echoed above the ruins.

The soldiers of Dongdu had assembled at some point, holding energy guns and standing neatly behind Caihe Liangxiang, their eyes filled with reverence.

"This farce can end now."

Himuro Gentoku's voice came from the crowd.

The acting prime minister, dressed in a black 127 suit, stepped forward slowly, his gold-rimmed glasses reflecting a cold light.

"On behalf of the Eastern Capital government, I promise that we will no longer launch attacks on the Northern Capital and the Western Capital. Three knights, please stop."

The soldiers shouted in unison.

"Protect the Eastern Capital! Salute to the heroes!"

The sound was deafening.

Caihe Liangxiang looked down at her trembling hands, then at the admiring gazes, and a strange emotion welled up in her heart.

She couldn't understand why these people weren't afraid of her power to destroy the city, but instead regarded her as a hero.

Jiang Ye watched this absurd scene, then turned to look at Zhan Tu. The latter took off his goggles, his face full of helplessness.

In the square in front of the Prime Minister's residence in Tokyo, the air seemed to be stagnant, as if weighed down by an invisible weight.

Jiang Ye and Zhan Tu stood side by side, the Ice Crystal Driver in the former's hand gleaming coldly.

Chapter 204: Atrocities

The latter's JourneyDriver faintly glows with a blue light.

Caihe Liangxiang stood gracefully in front of the soldiers' formation, with eight energy bottles surrounding her, reflecting a dazzling yet dangerous light.

"Everything I have done is to protect the Eastern Capital, which is no different from your original intention."

Caihe Liangxiang's voice was clear and melodious, filled with certainty. She scanned the two people in front of her with a scrutinizing look in her eyes.

Behind Zhan Tu's goggles, his eyes burned with rage.

He took a step forward, the metal soles of his shoes making a crisp sound as they struck the ground.

"Protection? 'Protection' built on the lives of innocent civilians is nothing short of an atrocity! What crime have the common people of Beidu committed?"

His voice echoed across the square, startling several circling crows.

Caihe Liangxiang sighed softly, raised her hand to brush a strand of hair behind her ear, her tone remaining calm.

"War is inherently cruel. If we don't take decisive action, are we going to wait for the Northern Capital to launch another eastward invasion, plunging the people of the Eastern Capital into misery?"

She suddenly turned around, faced the soldiers behind her who were gripping their weapons, and asked loudly.

"Do you want to see the iron cavalry of the Northern Capital trample our homes again, and have your families live in fear every day?"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers gripped their weapons tightly and shouted in unison.

"I don't want to!"

The sound was deafening, resounding through the sky.

Just as the atmosphere was tense and a major battle was about to break out, a figure rushed over from a distance.

Long Wo, panting heavily with beads of sweat on his forehead, stepped in front of Jiang Ye and Zhan Tu and shouted loudly.

"Stop arguing! Arguing won't solve anything right now!"

He turned to look at his two companions, his eyes filled with helplessness and anxiety.

"Let's go, get out of here first!"

Jiang Ye and Zhan Tu exchanged a glance, then sighed helplessly and followed Ryuga as they turned and left.

Kazumi Saruwatari, who was about to leave quietly, was suddenly stopped by Ryuga.

"Hey, knight of the North Capital!"

Long Wo waved to him.

"Dongdu has already promised a ceasefire, so don't hold back. Come with us to the coffee shop and sit down for a while, and put aside your identities for now."

Kazumi Saruwatari stood frozen in place, gripping the squeeze drive at his waist, his eyes filled with vigilance.

A moment later, he nodded and followed the three of them.

The doorbell of Nasita Cafe rang, and when Kazumi Saruwatari stepped inside, he froze on the spot.

Under the warm light, Misora ​​was humming a little tune as she wiped the coffee cup. She looked up at the door and a sweet smile bloomed on her face.

"welcome……"

Saruwatari Kazumi's eyes widened as he stared intently at Misora, as if he had seen something incredible.

In his mind, countless posters and videos of Mi Tan flashed wildly, gradually overlapping with the living girl in front of him.

He felt his heart was about to jump out of his chest, and his throat felt like it was blocked by something, making it impossible for him to make a sound.

Misora ​​tilted her head in confusion, looking at the strange man, then turned her gaze to Ryuga.

Ryuga laughed and patted Saruwatari Kazumi on the shoulder, teasing him.

"This is a Kamen Rider from Hokuto. He's temporarily staying with us, and also—"

He deliberately dragged out his voice.

"Still your loyal fan!"

"what?"

Misora ​​covered her mouth in surprise, then smiled and reached out her hand to Kazumi Saruwatari.

"Hi! Let's be friends from now on!"

Saruwatari Kazumi mechanically reached out, gently grasped Misora's hand, and then quickly let go, as if touching scorching hot coals.

he stammered.

"You... hello..."

His cheeks turned bright red.

Sento walked into the house and, seeing this amusing scene, felt his frustration dissipate somewhat.

He walked up to Jiang Ye and said guiltily.

"I'm sorry, I was too impulsive this time, and I've dragged you into this predicament (of getting Zhao)."

Jiang Ye shook his head, his gaze gentle.

“I respect your insistence, and I also do not want to see senseless killing.”

He patted Zhan Tu on the shoulder.

"We are comrades, and we will share both good times and bad."

Zhan Tu looked at Jiang Ye gratefully, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. At this moment, Jiang Ye got up and walked towards the kitchen, saying...

"After all this work, everyone must be hungry. I'll go make something to eat."

　"I'm here to help!"

I eagerly followed.

Meanwhile, Kazumi Saruwatari was still reeling from his encounter with Misora, standing there bewildered and at a loss for what to do.

Chapter 205: Retrospection

"Hey, you from Beidu, don't just stand there, come over and help out."

Jiang Ye's voice came from the kitchen.

Saruwatari Kazumi reluctantly moved his feet.

He slowly walked into the kitchen, but his eyes kept glancing towards Misora.

Misora ​​was looking down at her phone and didn't notice his little actions at all.

Inside the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo.

Caihe Liangxiang, dressed in a black silk nightgown, sat barefoot on a leather sofa.

Fingers tapped unconsciously on the crystal coffee table, producing a rhythmic and crisp sound.

Moonlight filtered through the gauze curtains, casting a frosty glow on her pale face and her bewildered eyes.

Her thoughts kept returning to the scenes from the daytime.

She hovered above the ruins of the Northern Capital.

When she saw the soldiers of Dongdu looking up at her, there was no fear in their eyes, but rather an almost fanatical trust and worship.

The raised guns formed a sea of ​​metal under the sunlight, and the soldiers' shouts were deafening, as if she were the god who would save the city.

"What...is humankind thinking?"

She murmured softly, her fingertips tracing the warm Ocean God Energy Bottle around her neck.

According to her understanding of vampires, power should be a tool of deterrence, yet these humans willingly entrust their fate to an existence that could easily destroy them.

This contradiction caused cracks in her previously firm worldview.

Crimson mist suddenly surged in the room, and the figure of Sōichi Ishidō appeared.

He wore his signature white suit, a mocking smile on his lips, and his leather shoes made no sound as they touched the floor.

"Miss Saiga's recent evolution has truly been an eye-opener."

He raised his hand and snapped his fingers, and the blood mist condensed into a chair, which he then sat down gracefully.

"You're thinking more like a human now."

Caihe Liangxiang's eyes turned cold, and the water flowed at her fingertips, condensing into tiny water blades.

"My evolutionary method is direct, but its effects are remarkable."

The Northern Capital is no longer a threat, and the Eastern Capital's position is even more secure.

Her gaze fell on Ishido Soichi.

"I don't care about Namba Heavy Industries' dissatisfaction."

Shi Dongsou chuckled softly, his scarlet pupils flashing with a dangerous light.

"Your punch has disrupted the game for many. What was originally a thrilling Three Kingdoms game has now become rather dull."

He deliberately dragged out his words.

“Especially two knights, they seem to be living too comfortably.”

"Are you grieving over the loss of Beidu?"