Knights: The journey of support starting with Faiz

Caihe Liangxiang's fragrant blade drew a graceful arc in the air.

"I thought you were more concerned with the war itself than with the outcome of a particular battle."

"War is just a game; the players are what matter."

Shi Dongsou stood up and slowly approached, the blood mist condensing into a huge phantom behind him.

"Jiang Ye and Zhan Tu are far more troublesome than you imagine."

"And you, it seems, haven't yet made them feel a real threat."

His voice had a seductive quality.

"Could it be that your admiration for those soldiers has made you forget your own identity?"

Suddenly, the water around Saiga Ryoka surged, forming a solid wall of water that separated Ishido Souichi from her.

"Get out. My affairs are none of your business."

Shi Dongsou shrugged, his figure gradually dissipating into the blood mist, leaving behind a warning before he left.

"The human aura around you is getting stronger and stronger, which is not a good sign."

When vampires begin to understand human emotions, destruction will not be far off.

The office fell silent again. Cai Heliangxiang stared at her reflection in the water, unable to look away for a long time.

Sōichi Ishidō's words pierced her heart.

For some reason, a faint expectation arose deep within her heart—expecting where this change would lead her.

Within the chat group in the consciousness space, under a dark red sky, countless stone tablets floated in the air, densely covered with text.

Red Heart Two, dressed in a black trench coat, stood in front of the tallest stone monument.

As your fingertips glide across the surface of the monument, the words come to life, transforming into vivid historical scenes.

"Interesting... This is so interesting."

His voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement, and a maniacal smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

"Human wisdom is a thousand times, ten thousand times more complex than I imagined."

His gaze settled on a record of an ancient war.

In the scene, the generals subdued the enemy without a fight through psychological tactics, causing his pupils to contract violently.

Chapter 206: The Gateway to a New World

Just then, Jiang Ye's figure appeared in the consciousness space.

He looked at the Red Heart Two, who was engrossed in his studies, and asked softly.

"Are these historical records helpful to you?"

Red Heart turned around, his eyes gleaming with fanaticism.

"Help? This is like opening the door to a whole new world!"

With a wave of his hand, countless words converged into a huge sand table, simulating various war scenarios.

"You see, in battle, the power of words and psychological manipulation is far more terrifying than brute force. Their emotions, beliefs, and hopes—these seemingly useless things—can often become the key to turning the tide of battle."

Jiang Ye nodded thoughtfully.

"So you plan to apply these techniques in real life?"

"of course."

A dangerous smile curled at the corners of Red Heart Two's mouth.

"The game will get even more interesting from here on out."

Those who think they have the upper hand will soon realize that they are merely pawns on the chessboard.

In the conference room of the Dongdu official residence.

Himuro Gentoku's fingers tapped mechanically on the table, making a chaotic and rapid sound.

The pile of documents in front of him was huge, with the top one labeled "Namba Heavy Industries Investigation Report".

The keywords circled in red stung his eyes.

"This is too risky!"

Himuro Gentoku stood up, the chair scraping against the floor with a harsh sound.

“Miss Saiga, Naniwa Heavy Industries controls more than half of the energy lifeline of the three countries. If we take action, it will be tantamount to making an enemy of the entire world!”

Veins bulged on his forehead, and his eyes were filled with fear.

Saiga Ryoka sat upright opposite her, her body ramrod straight in a black suit.

She slowly twirled the pen in her hand, the nib gliding across the paper and leaving a thin, long ink mark.

"Mr. Himuro, don't you understand?"

She raised her head, her eyes sharp as an eagle's.

"The 'boiling frog in lukewarm water' approach will only leave Toto as fish on Namba Heavy Industries' chopping board. Only by taking the initiative and settling scores in a war-like manner can we break this deadlock."

Himuro Gentoku opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but then remembered his father's dying words.

"Eastern Province must break free from the control of Namba Heavy Industries."

His shoulders trembled as he sat back down in his chair, his voice hoarse.

"But once war breaks out, civilian casualties... and Xidu, they will never sit idly by."

"Are you willing to give up on what your father failed to accomplish in his entire life?"

Suddenly, Saiga Ryoka stood up, her skirt sweeping across the table. She walked to Himuro Gentoku's side and leaned down to whisper.

"If you want to surpass Himuro Tatsuya and become the true leader of Touto, now is the time to show your courage."

These words struck Himuro Gentoku's heart like a hammer blow.

He recalled the disdainful look in the eyes of the Namba Heavy Industries representative at his father's funeral, and his own helplessness when he was harassed in parliament.

He clenched his fist, his nails digging deep into his palm.

"Okay, I agree.

But if the plan fails, the entire Eastern Capital will be doomed.

Saiga Ryoka's lips curled into a confident smile.

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She returned to her seat.

Press the button on the table, and the huge projection screen slowly descends.

The crimes of Namba Heavy Industries are listed in great detail above.

Illegally manufacturing weapons of war, conducting inhumane experiments, funding terrorist organizations... each of these acts is enough to bring them to their doom.

Three days later, the Dongdu government's announcement was transmitted around the world via satellite.

When the announcer read out the charges against Namba Heavy Industries in a somber tone, the entire city fell into a brief silence.

. .. ....

Then a chorus of discussion arose.

The Eastern Capital Army acted swiftly, with heavily armed soldiers sealing off all of Namba Heavy Industries' properties in the Eastern Capital.

The asset freeze order took effect at lightning speed, countless ledgers were seized, and executives were taken away.

Himuro Gentoku stood on the terrace of the Prime Minister's residence, watching the flags of Tokyo fluttering in the streets.

As he listened to the cheers of the crowd, his inner fear was gradually replaced by a strange sense of pleasure.

He stroked the badge on his chest and murmured softly.

"Father, I did it."

Saiga Ryoka's plan did not stop there.

She convened an emergency meeting overnight and signed an order for wartime operation.

Military vehicles roared past on the streets of Dongdu.

Roadblocks were erected everywhere, and soldiers patrolled with live ammunition.

The broadcast station played the martial law order on a loop, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.

"Inform Kamen Rider Build and Croz that there will be a meeting at the Touto Official Residence at 10:00 AM tomorrow."

Caihe Liangxiang handed the telegram to her adjutant, then looked into the distance.

Chapter 207: Keeping the Appointment

"This war has only just begun."

At the same time, the glass of Nasita's coffee shop was scorching hot from the sun.

Sento chewed on a wrench, staring at the news scrolling on the television.

"Clearing out Namba Heavy Industries? Saiga Ryoka is taking too big a step."

I stuffed the last piece of chocolate into my mouth and mumbled something indistinctly.

"I always felt that woman had ill intentions. Now look what's happened. Tohoku is going to confront Namba Heavy Industries head-on, and it might even drag Saito into it."

Jiang Ye stood by the window, the coffee in her hand long since cold.

He gazed at the hurried pedestrians on the street, his mind filled with the ambiguous smile on Caihe Liangxiang's face.

He turned around, took a sharp suit from the closet, and deftly fastened his tie.

Why are you dressed so formally?

"You're not really planning to go to that appointment, are you?"

Jiang Ye straightened his cuffs, his tone calm.

"Although Saiga Ryoka is radical, it must be admitted that she does have a knack for seizing control."

Worry appeared in his eyes.

"Moreover, I can sense that she seems to be affected by some kind of force... the consciousness of the White God may be eroding her."

I scratched my head.

"Should we still go? What if it's a trap..."

"War is inevitable."

Sento turned off the TV, and the metal drive emitted a slight hum at his waist.

"Instead of passively taking a beating, we should take the initiative and end this farce as soon as possible."

The three of them nodded at the same time.

When they stepped out of the coffee shop, the sunlight was so bright it was hard to open their eyes, yet they felt no warmth.

The roar of motorcycles filled the air.

Bubble Bunny, Dark Rider, and Kamen Rider Cross streaked across the sky, speeding toward the East Capital Mansion.

In the shadows of the official residence, Saiga Ryoka looked through her binoculars at the approaching point of light, her smile growing increasingly cold.

"The game has officially begun."

The streets outside the Dongdu official residence were scorching hot under the midday sun, and the camera flashes were going off in rapid succession.

The three motorcycles braked suddenly at the same time, and the smell of burning tires rubbing against the ground mingled with the cheers of the crowd.

"Kamen Rider! It's Kamen Rider!"

Screams erupted from the crowd, and banners fluttered in the air.

"Protect the Eastern Capital!"