Kamen Rider Zi-O, Dimensional Descent

“I have gained power, power that belongs to a completely different world and should never have been here.”

The eyes gave power to Tide.

However, even so, that power was only extremely withered. Because it had been destroyed by that white monster, it couldn't even be called power at all, and it couldn't even make someone like Teed stronger.

But that alone is enough.

From that moment on... Teed seemed to understand everything.

What Heisei era? What Kamen Rider? What worlds of this and that... they're all just child's play.

He had witnessed the experience of those eyes; he knew that countless other powerful worlds existed above them… and that powerful monster with white hair and red eyes… Compared to that, what was the mere world of Kamen Rider?

From that moment on, Teed's plans and goals were completely changed.

"I am no longer confined to the simple world of knights."

"Instead, I want to use my own hands to create something that transcends all these worldviews, and then—let it completely shatter all these worldviews."

"Then, when that time comes, I want to see clearly whether this world... was created by someone else, by some guys who wield their pens recklessly!"

This man… he inherited the consciousness of the eyes, understood the truth of the world, and reached the root of all understanding.

So he needs to figure out that since the world in which that eye is located was created, then... is the world he is in the same way?

To achieve this, he must transcend... transcend all worldviews, and first of all, he must aim to transcend any other individual worldview.

This is why Teedo arrives in a world that has no connection to the world of Kamen Rider.

He needs to start from this world... and create something that can destroy everything and gradually lead him toward the truth.

at this point.

Now, how has the nature of Tede changed in Yuzuki's heart?

—He has completely transcended the concept of madness.

These two words can no longer encompass Teed's current state. What he is thinking and doing is something that no one in this world would dare to imagine or even do.

"Now you'll be fine, right?"

Teed's voice came from in front of him.

Yuzuki's thoughts were as if she had just recovered from a tremendous shock...

“This is my real goal, this is... this is what I really want to do.”

This is--

This man is beyond description, beyond even the word "crazy".

Volume 9, The Demon King Appears: Chapter 426 The Lonely Girl Reunited with Her Parents

"So, what are your plans next?"

Everything has been explained.

Of course, before saying these things, based solely on Yuuki Hana's own thoughts—no, theoretically, no one in the world could have guessed that Teid's true goals and thoughts would actually be these things.

Now, looking across the entire world, the only person who knows Teid's true thoughts is Yuzuki Hana standing before him.

Despite revealing all his secrets, Tede remained indifferent, leaning calmly against the wall, awaiting Yukika's response.

"To me, everyone else in this world, whether human or magical girl, is just a disposable item to be used and then thrown away."

"But you are different. I'm telling you these earth-shattering secrets that no one else could possibly know, and I'm giving you the unprecedented right to choose for yourself."

"What do you plan to do next? It's fine if you don't stay by my side and take my orders. You can continue doing what you've always been doing, doing whatever you want... So what's your choice?"

And so, Tede turned his attention to Yuzuki.

However, the situation was quite the opposite.

"...What do you mean by that?"

When it was Yuzuki's turn, she lowered her head slightly, making it difficult to discern her expression, and slowly approached Teid.

"After bringing me into this world on my own initiative and making me do so many things, are you now going to abandon me?"

"Oh...so that means you're willing to do these things from the bottom of your heart, even if I use you as a pawn?"

"Rather, do you think I have any chance of choosing my own path?"

When Yuzuki Hana said these words, her expression was... a self-deprecating smile.

“I have been wandering around in all sorts of worlds... but I can’t find happiness in any of them, and wherever I go, disaster is always by my side.”

"Do what I want to do? What else can I do? There isn't even any world that's willing to accept me. Wherever I go, it's a world of destruction. In that case, it's better to be used as a pawn by you."

"Oh...so that means you're completely indifferent even if you're used as a pawn?"

Is that really all there is to it?

But Jieyuehua asked in return.

"If I were just a piece that everyone else uses and discards... then why would you save me?"

In other words, the girl didn't care about this at all.

For her, as long as she could continue to stay by Tee's side, that would already be a good ending.

For Tede, Yuzuki Hana's existence is definitely not... a pawn.

Yes, the girl genuinely believed this.

"Since... you've already told me so much, then I must see it all the way through."

"How exactly do you intend to achieve your goal... I will witness it with my own eyes!"

Those words, like a linguistic shock, left Tide standing there in silence.

Jieyuehua had no idea what Tide was thinking.

but…

She was willing to believe that if she stayed by the man in front of her, she would definitely find her own place in life!

"...Then I shall respectfully comply."

Under Yuzuki's gaze, Tede slowly revealed a smile.

"I will definitely do my best to accomplish what I want to do, just as you said."

"Therefore... please do me a favor."

I don't know why.

Upon hearing what Tede said, Yuzuki felt a sense of relief.

She knew perfectly well that this man had only ever used others, but she still chose to stay by his side, even at the cost of the fate of countless innocent people.

Is it because I vaguely believe in something? Or am I expecting something?

If that's the case, then what exactly am I expecting...?

Without a doubt, I am truly hopeless.

For this young girl, everything that happened today felt like a fateful shock.

And for this world—

What happened was merely a harbinger of an impending doom, a moment of impending doom.

boom--

Outside, in the sky, countless swirling objects were gradually converging...

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Buzz—a spacetime rift opened in the air.

At a speed unseen by anyone, the train and the Time Demon flew together to the nearby back mountain, where the people inside arrived at Mitakihara City.

"Is this the city where Momotaros and the others have been staying lately...?"

It looks no different from any other city, but... it seems to have many scientific and technological features that modern society doesn't have.

Is it a near-future timeline?

Ryotaro saw through all of this at a glance and continued to walk with Yan Ming and the others.

"Seriously... why do we all have to dress like this?"

"If you think that your original appearance won't cause a commotion, then you can just take off your clothes like that."

"N-No, I think I'll pass, senior. I don't want to be treated like a monster by pretty girls again because of my appearance, like last time..."

"That's true, but... strictly speaking, we're all monsters."

"That's not wrong."

The four Otherworldly beings from Momotaros also emerged from the time-space train, but to prevent any disturbance, they all donned a large amount of clothing to conceal their appearance as much as possible.

"...Huh? Aren't those two guys...the ones we possessed before?"

Taota Ross immediately pointed forward, and the others all looked over as well.

Two people, Gates and Wozniak, walked over from a short distance away and soon came to stand in front of the group.

"Has my Demon King... returned?"

"Did you get any useful information?"

Upon seeing Yan Ming, Gates and Wozniak immediately inquired about him, and Yan Ming quickly explained the situation to them.

"...I see."

Woz was the first to show an expression of understanding.

"The singularity of the world... Is that what Yuzuki Hana is? And she even deliberately put the remaining Another Rider Watch into her body to suppress her witch-like rampage, my Demon King."

"I've probably already guessed what they're going to do."

As he spoke, Yan Ming also looked up at the sky.

"How is the situation with Madoka and Sayaka's children being protected?"

"There are basically no problems. We've also dealt with any witches who might have attacked them."

"So... the real problem must be here."

Even standing on the ground, one can still feel the energy aura that is gradually becoming strange.

“Those clouds are definitely not just a simple weather phenomenon; there must be something inside them… It must have been Tide’s doing.”

Gates clicked his tongue in displeasure.

"What do you intend to do, my Demon King? Shall we go up to the heavens together to investigate?"

"of course."

Immediately afterwards, Yan Ming changed the subject.

"But before that, I have some things to take care of."

"Huh...? Is there something else? Do you need our help?"

"No, this is my private matter. I'll go and see it by myself."

Is it a private matter...?

Wozniak and Gates thought about it briefly, then both showed thoughtful expressions.

"I see..."

"What's wrong? What's it about? Tell me about it!"

"Alright, Momotaros, don't pry into other people's private affairs."

"Tch! I was just asking casually, who cares about you!"

After Momotaros walked away for a moment, Ryotaro looked at Gates and Woz as well.

"If that's the case, I remember you guys said before that Yu Dou-jun should be with you too, right?"

"Oh right! Where's that green guy? Thanks to him we were able to fix the Den-Liner! We really need to thank him."

Gates and Wozniak couldn't help but exchange a glance.