I want to become a Kamen Rider

Fan Kang was stunned:

"You haven't given up yet? Let me make this clear first, I'm not into dating."

"It's amazing how narcissistic you are, yet I can't refute you at all."

Katagiri Nanase buried her face in her knees, her voice muffled.

"...I heard that there are also people in the European Knights Council who really like A-Kong, and she's quite a capable young lady."

"It's just the suspension bridge effect."

It seemed the girl hadn't come to express her feelings this time. While Fan Kang pondered her motives, she spoke again:

"Ah Kong, what do you think life is like?"

Well, I'm here to lament the passing of spring and the coming of autumn.

Fan Kang and Xiao Feng continued eating in perfect unison, like two diners listening to background music. The hot girl squatting nearby sighed to herself and began to express her feelings:

"At first, I thought that with your help, I could overturn the rules on Qinglan Island and find happiness. But later I realized that I had fallen in love with someone I shouldn't have."

"Later, I became a contract knight who made a pact with Kyubey, and was persecuted by you. I became the vice-chairman of that [beep] council on Blue Island, having to do all sorts of things and face all sorts of people. While I gained a lot, I also lost much more."

“On the way here, I chatted with the taxi driver about what life is. The driver paused for a moment and then said, ‘He used to dislike driving.’”

Fan Kang curled his lip.

"Well, I've never liked fighting, not even now."

"Can't you comfort me?"

"Xiaofeng and I walked here, while you at least took a taxi."

Katagiri Nanase threw a small punch, but Fan Kang remained unmoved and continued eating with Xiao Feng.

"I think I'm the one who needs comfort the most."

Fan Kang spoke with conviction.

Katagiri Nanase was deflated.

You're right.

Then, she pulled out a few cigarettes and a bottle of liquor from somewhere, and chuckled foolishly:

"I grabbed some high-end stuff from inside, want some?"

"You know me, I don't touch tobacco, alcohol, gambling, or drugs."

Katagiri Nanase casually tossed her cigar into the nearby trash can, a rather dashing gesture.

"I don't touch it either, originally."

"Then later..."

"When I can't sleep, I want to drink a little alcohol."

The hot girl, having tossed away her cigarette, deftly opened the bottle in one smooth motion.

That blood-red liquid was clearly a top-of-the-line, high-end product worth a fortune, yet it was opened roughly without being properly decanted or treated.

She tilted her head back and took a big gulp from the bottle.

Fan Kang looked at her face, which was scrunched up in a frown:

"How about it?"

"Ugh...it tastes awful!"

Katagiri Nanase stuck out her tongue, looking disgusted.

Fan Kang patted Xiao Feng's head and said, "..."

"Don't follow her example."

"Yes, boss!"

He glanced at Katagiri Nanase:

"Drinking won't solve anything."

"Nobody drinks to solve problems, right?"

"Anyway, don't drink anymore. If you pass out, I'll have to take you home. I have to go to the comic convention this afternoon to work and earn my living expenses."

The girl, who had clearly been drinking a few sips and was showing signs of drunkenness, pointed into the restaurant and shouted unhappily:

"Their one meal costs as much as your income for a year's work. Is that reasonable? Is that fair?"

"They are them, I am me, and I will only be myself."

"But you clearly have the ability to change all of this."

"Perhaps after the dust settles, a hero will step forward and change everything."

"how about you?"

"Give the future hero a chance to rise to the top, and let humanity survive first."

He beckoned to the silver-haired girl.

"Xiao Feng, take that older sister with you, we'll take her home."

The silver-haired girl immediately hoisted Katagiri Nana onto her shoulder like a sack and followed behind him.

She's so weak she can't handle a drink, yet she still tries to show off in front of him. This girl is just asking for trouble. Fan Kang grumbled to himself, but still sighed and prepared to take her home.

"I don't understand, A-Kong, why... why are you so unmoved?"

Hearing the indistinct murmurs, the boy walked into the crowd without turning his head.

"Because I have to work in the afternoon."

Chapter Seventy-One: The Storm Is Brewing (4K)

The real world is not an old-fashioned RPG game. Everyone has their own things to do, and the progress of the world will not stop because he looks away for a moment, but will continue when he looks back.

For example, Fan Kang was certain that when he took Xiao Feng out for a free meal this morning, Mizutani Migen had been practicing his skills all morning, Toyokawa was probably rehearsing with the band, and Hikigaya Hachiman, Azusagawa Sakuta, and Hiiragi Tina were at school. Similarly, in places he didn't know or hadn't seen, there were other contract knights sweating and even shedding blood, fighting in other corners of the world.

Although he single-handedly shouldered the main battles, it doesn't mean he was the only wise man in the world who foresaw the storm that was bound to come sooner or later.

At the anime convention venue located in Koraku 1-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, the place was bustling with people. Fan Kang, who made a solemn appearance with a Kuuga “performance fee” of 20,000 yen per hour, received a lot of cheers for his extremely high “performance” quality and craftsmanship.

What's absurd is that the gratitude and cheers for actually fighting monsters for so long are less than those for taking an afternoon off.

Many people came up to take photos with him and make gestures.

"Bro, the suit is really well made! Wow, the texture, the sheen, the realism is incredible! How did you do that?"

"Unique skill".

He subtly brushed off the passerby who was extremely interested in his suit-making skills, and then smiled and prepared to greet the next customer.

"Regular group photos are free, but photos with adjusted poses are 500 yen each. Great deal!"

"Is it fun?"

A face that could no longer be described simply as pretty came into view; the young girl stood gracefully.

Only by grabbing Xiao Feng, who is currently "playing" Jin Dou to help him attract customers and make money, removing his silly smile, and correcting his demeanor and appearance, can he be compared to the person in front of him.

Her blonde hair cascaded down her back, her blue eyes were deep and captivating, her features were exquisitely flawless, and her skin, under the exhibition hall lights, resembled the finest white porcelain. She simply stood there, and the surrounding noise seemed to be separated by an invisible barrier, creating her own private domain.

Eleanor, the Grand Chancellor of the European Knights Council.

In the eyes of the world, her family background was more illustrious than her beauty. In the mouths of the contracted knights, what was more commendable than her family background was the iron fist that brought together the European Knights Council, which should have been shattered into pieces.

"boy."

“You could have easily accepted our funding. In fact, if you were the guy who caused the magnitude 6 earthquake underground in Denmark, turning lead into gold wouldn’t be a difficult task for you.”

"I will not use this power to protect anything other than life."

Eleanor stepped forward, looked up, and questioned him.

"So, you borrow money from women who have feelings for you?"

"That's just a product of Kewpie's embellishment and widespread dissemination."

It has to be said that the atmosphere at this moment is very strange.

People in the long queue of customers had already started whispering among themselves. Even Xiao Feng, who was foolishly trying to attract customers on the other side, thought that someone was coming to find her boss and had already rolled up her sleeves, ready to fight. It was Fan Kang who stopped her with a look.

"Are you going to take photos or not? If you're not going to take photos, get out of the line. There are other guests waiting. If you have anything to say, you have to wait until I finish serving my guests."

Fan Kang was utterly unceremonious, showing no regard for her identity or how beautiful she was. Even if the girl's time was worth as much as gold, it meant nothing to him.

As the saying goes, some people need to arm themselves with gold and silver, while others only care about saving as many lives as possible.

"Of course we need to plan our shots."

Eleanor smiled and handed over three coins.

"Come here, give me a kiss and a hug, a princess carry, lift me up high, it'll cost you 1,500 yen in total."

Fan Kang returned a coin to her in a bad mood.

"I won't sell my body if there's no option for kissing or hugging."

"Aren't you going to ask me why I don't give more since I'm so rich?"

"If you're so rich, why don't you give me more?"

"Because you brought it all on yourself. Whether it's poverty or being busy."

The process was completed quickly, and they parted ways in a flash. Fan Kang filmed very fast, as if he was afraid of getting into trouble.

"Get lost, get lost! You're the third beautiful girl I've seen come running over here today. Those who know me well know that I'm a lone knight who doesn't date, but those who don't might think I'm going to compromise with Kyubey and go down the harem route."

He shooed Eleanor away and continued to entertain customers.

The work at the comic convention continued until 6 p.m. As dusk approached, Fan Kang, who had just finished a hard day's work and finally received his payment, was about to take Xiao Feng out for a nice meal when he was stopped by a group of bodyguards in suits and sunglasses as soon as he stepped out of the venue.

The one in the lead bowed slightly to him, the gesture conveying respect.

"The young lady requests your presence."

"..."

That guy must have calculated that he wouldn't make things difficult for ordinary people, which is why he's so fearless. Fan Kang frowned.

Then, open your mouth:

"breeze."

"Yes, boss!"

The silver-haired girl transformed into a streak of light, scooped him up, and amidst the astonished gazes of the bodyguards, she touched the ground with her toes, her figure becoming a blur, instantly rushing towards the exterior wall of the nearest skyscraper with superhuman speed and agility. With a few leaps, she landed lightly on the rooftop terrace.

It was the height of dusk. The setting sun, like a giant ball of molten gold, hung above the densely packed city skyline, igniting the clouds and gilding the skyscrapers. A strong wind blew on the rooftop, making clothes flutter loudly. Standing here, the entire cityscape of Tokyo stretched out before me, the traffic flowing like a river, the neon lights just beginning to illuminate the night, and the masses of people appearing as insignificant as ants. Choosing such a place to meet was indeed in line with her personality.

Right before him, a pure white, ornately carved European-style round table and two chairs stood quietly. A young woman, holding a lace-trimmed parasol, stood with her back to him, elegantly pouring black tea. The golden glow of the setting sun bathed her perfect profile in a warm hue.

"So, what's the matter?"

Fan Kang got straight to the point, showing no intention of engaging her in a play or sitting down for a peaceful tea.

He stood on the edge of the rooftop, hands in his pockets, letting the wind tousle his bangs. Xiao Feng stood warily beside him, like a young animal protecting its master.

"If you're trying to persuade me to unify the Knights Council under your leadership again, I suggest you give up on that idea. Katagiri this morning was also tricked by you into coming to test my intentions, wasn't he?"

Reality isn't like the absurd scenarios depicted in TV dramas, where being the human form of a Giant of Light leads to capture and dissection. Nor is it the idyllic picture many imagine, where simply revealing everything guarantees government support and a grand vision of humanity working together to usher in an era of great unity.

Even thirty years later, humanity is still scheming against each other, hostile to one another, and unable to truly understand each other. However, in the face of the crisis of extinction, there is finally a little more brilliance.

He believed in that brilliance, but he wouldn't be foolish enough to ignore the abyss beyond it.

The girl named Eleanor, like him, believed in the light and looked straight into the abyss, only her thoughts and actions were infinitely more radical.

Fan Kang sighed and asked sternly:

"Have you still not given up your desire to rule the world?"

"No." The girl put down her teacup, met his gaze frankly, and answered directly and firmly, "I still want to rule this planet."