Kamen Rider Zi-O, Dimensional Descent

"Unfortunately, neither Tokiwa Sougo himself, nor Oma Zi-O, which Tokiwa Sougo transformed into, nor even different individuals from other dimensions could find any clues."

"Did all the individuals from parallel worlds disappear along with them...?"

Since they couldn't find the person in question, they had no choice but to come to themselves, the alternate?

"But why did they choose me?"

"Why... To be honest, I wasn't the one who chose you to be the successor to the Zi-O."

In response to Yan Ming's question, Woz placed the book on the table.

The book is thick, and the cover seems to be made of some unknown material, with countless gear and clock-like patterns printed on the cover.

The book's title was also printed on it.

"Oma Zi-O Advent Calendar: KT"

"The Oma Zi-O Advent Calendar: KT... After I realized that Zi-O's existence had completely disappeared, the book I had been holding to record the history of the Demon King turned into this."

“After that, words that seemed to record the present kept appearing in books, and it was those words that gradually guided me into this world.”

"Finally, it chose you to become the new Demon King."

Woz gradually turned the pages of the book, and as the pages flowed rapidly, Yan Ming could vaguely see various words and patterns.

"The meaning of KT probably refers to the legend of the King Tale."

"According to this interpretation, this book records everything about the history of Zi-O, as well as everything about those Kamen Riders."

"Truly, you are as wise as ever! Your wisdom is so profound that I can understand all of this without you even having to say a word!"

Woz tapped the book, and immediately, a long, black-and-white object fell from the pages onto the table.

Ziku Driver.

That is the essential item that allows one to transform into Kamen Rider Zi-O.

"You'd better keep this belt with you at all times. Although I can get it back from the book if you lose it, it's best to avoid that kind of thing."

"Take it from the book?"

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, all the power you can use from now on will be extracted from the history of Zi-O in this book."

For some reason, the entire history that the original Zi-O possessed was recorded in this book.

Now, Woz can extract all the powers used in history and give them to Yan Ming.

"However, how much of Zi-O's power can be unleashed depends on you."

"Does that mean the amount of power I can use depends on my own strength?"

"That's not entirely true... Although this book records all of Zi-O's history, only a small portion of it is currently usable."

It's likely that the so-called small portion is limited to the Zi-O control watch in Yan Ming's possession, and a time-space driver.

"The book's hint to me was to find a new qualified candidate, make him the Demon King, and then—"

Under Yan Ming's watchful eye, Wozniak personally turned to a specific page in the book.

On the yellowish-white paper, which resembled parchment, only one sentence was recorded.

"Journey to endless worlds, embark on a journey where possibilities intertwine, and unveil the long-buried reality."

"...That's how it is."

"An endless world... Do I have to leave this world?"

But how exactly can one accomplish that?

"You must be wondering how to travel to other worlds, right? Don't worry, I have a way."

Sensing that Yan Ming didn't seem to mind these requests, Woz's tone gradually became more cheerful.

"However, I'm afraid the kind of power you used before can't be used a second time."

The power of the past.

Even now, Yan Ming still remembers the form he transformed into not long ago.

It was exactly the same ominous figure he had seen in his dream.

"That form, is that what you called... Oma Zi-O?"

"Your perception is truly remarkable. That's right... that is the ultimate time king, Oma Zi-O, who transcends all time and space, truly controls and dominates everything."

Whether analyzed from the perspective of strength or appearance, it is a powerful posture that is almost unbeatable.

Yan Ming didn't even have time to feel just how immense that power was before the battle with Witch Night was already over.

No… that shouldn’t be considered a battle, since it was just a simple transformation.

The aftershocks of the transformation alone were enough to instantly destroy Witch Night and the world.

In that case, it doesn't even qualify as the most basic combat.

"Part of Oma Zi-O's power is the ability to destroy or create spacetime at will. With this power, even the world would be insignificant."

"Perhaps it was through that kind of power that you were able to rewrite the world in which Witch's Night exists."

"Although I don't know why you were able to suddenly use Oma Zi-O's power before, that was a power that you could only use normally after you gathered the power of all the Riders. If you want to use it now... I'm sorry."

"And the way to obtain the power of the knights is, as I just said, to travel to various worlds and unlock the history sealed in this book."

"In this way, you will probably be able to perfectly obtain the powers of all the knights."

"Then proceed step by step towards the end of the road, and finally... you will become the true Oma Zi-O!"

After all that talk, is the ultimate goal still to make myself into that kind of person?

Yan Ming couldn't help but scrutinize Woz in front of him.

Unlock the reality of that book, inherit the history of the Demon King, and eventually transform into the form called Oma Zi-O.

Is this person's goal... just this?

"Please rest assured, now that you have chosen to become the Demon King, I am now your loyal subordinate."

To show his respect, Wozniacki knelt on one knee in front of Yan Ming to pay his respects.

"From now on, whatever I do, I will prioritize your goals and always stay by your side."

"Is that so... but I didn't say I wanted to become the Demon King back then."

"Please don't say that. No matter what, you will choose to fight, even if it's to protect the weak."

Woz smiled gently as he picked up the book again.

"Based on this alone, you can already be considered a 'Demon King.'"

Yan Ming's eyes narrowed.

Just then, there was a knock on the apartment door.

He got up to check, ignoring Woz who was still laughing, and instead peeked at the people outside through the peephole.

A girl with black hair.

That was the magical girl who had fought against Witch Night and appeared beside Yan Ming.

That is, Homura Akemi.

He immediately opened the door.

"..."

The two stared at each other, and for a moment the atmosphere seemed to become somewhat tense.

"Come in first."

"you…"

"Regardless of why you've come, let's wait until we're seated before we speak."

Hearing Yan Ming say this, Akemi Homura bit her lip and finally went into the room.

And so, only the two of them remained in the apartment building.

The guide who had been holding the book had completely disappeared without a trace.

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Volume One: The Demon King Descends: Chapter Seven: The Girl of Time Reincarnation

There were only two people in the room.

Yan Ming and Xiao Meiyan were sitting at the dining table in the living room, where two cups of brewed black tea were placed.

"...Homura Akemi"

"Shilun Yanming".

Since neither of them were very good at talking, they didn't bother with any fancy self-introductions, so they just stated their names directly.

Once we've confirmed each other's identities, communication will be much easier.

"The truth is just as you think: I defeated Witch Night, and I changed the history of this world."

"So, as expected..."

"But I'm not entirely sure how they did it."

What…?

The truth, which should have been revealed, seemed to have been cut off in front of Homura Akemi.

"Don't know? What does that mean? You clearly did those things, and you're saying you don't know..."

"All I remember is that after I entered that state, I felt my whole body filled with immense power... That's all I know."

"As for why I took that stance? Why I used that power to change the history of the world? That's not something my consciousness can decide."

Are you really saying you don't know?

Homura Akemi was actually a little annoyed that this was the only answer she should have received.

Why was he able to ignore the witch's influence? Why did Mitakihara Middle School become a high school? Why did the Witch's Night arrive in the city ahead of schedule? And what exactly are the powers he possesses?

I was prepared to receive an answer, but all I got from the other person was one "I don't know" after another.

The clues that had been so hard to find were lost again.

But what can you do even if you express your dissatisfaction?

He had no obligation to tell himself so much, especially since—it was this person in front of him who saved him.

She knew perfectly well that Yan Ming was not the one she should vent her anger on; he was perfectly fine.

Homura Akemi could only feel disappointed and picked up the cup on the table to take a sip of tea.

…It tastes good.

I just tried it casually, and I never expected that the black tea I was just serving to guests would taste so good.

"what happened?"

Yan Ming, who was sitting directly opposite him, asked him.

You seem to be looking a little strange. Are you feeling unwell?

"...There's nothing there."

Homura Akemi immediately adjusted her state of mind.

She would never say something as silly as that she almost showed a happy and satisfied expression because she had just drunk such delicious black tea.

"Now that I say that, even though you didn't know anything, you did manage to resolve the Witch's Night incident, didn't you?"

"That guy isn't coming back."

Yan Ming also took a sip of tea.

"Even though I don't know the reason, my intuition tells me that the monster can no longer appear."

"...I see."

Homura Akemi couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

The Witch's Night will not come, which means the city will not be destroyed.