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That mysterious and powerful, terrifying Kamen Rider codenamed "Kamen Rider Metsu".
The purple knight who had easily defeated him not long ago, displaying overwhelming power.
Its terrifying power still leaves Terujiro with lingering fear, as if every inch of his skin still retains the pain of being impacted by that force.
He had always mistakenly believed that this was a new trump card secretly cultivated by the Sonozaki family to replace Sonozaki Ryubei, a new generation of terror ruler.
She... actually...
So this guy is just a subordinate of the seemingly harmless, even somewhat refined, president of Zero One Technology?
No, even "subordinate" might not be enough to describe that kind of relationship.
The absolute obedience contained in that "master" is more like... the loyalty of a tool or weapon to its wielder, a kind of unreserved belonging.
What was it that he fought so desperately, risking his life, against?
A puppet controlled by humans? A weapon without a soul?
This thought struck Terujiro as absurd, yet he was forced to confront the reality before him.
Terujiro couldn't help but recall another powerful knight he had encountered not long ago.
That knight, equally powerful to the point of despair, radiating a golden glow, seemed to possess power surpassing all that was known.
His fighting style was completely different from that of the purple knight in front of him, but the power that transcended common sense was exactly the same, both carrying a sense of oppression that did not belong to this dimension.
A terrifying thought flashed through Terujiro's mind like lightning, sending chills down his spine and making him feel numb from his scalp to his toes.
He finally understood, or rather, he was forced to accept this cruel truth.
Whether it was the golden knight from before, or the purple Kamen Rider Metsubou before us.
They may not be independent individuals, and may not possess a true sense of self-will.
They are all just one of the countless "works" created by that man named Su Chen!
Perhaps two, perhaps... more.
This realization had a far greater impact on him than being toyed with and humiliated by the Eternal Dopant's ability to freeze time; it instilled in him a profound sense of powerlessness and fear.
It is a kind of instinctive tremor that humans feel when faced with the unknown and incomprehensible power.
He once thought he was facing a massive evil organization, a group of madmen who wanted to control the city with the Gaia Memory.
But now, he finds himself possibly fighting against a near-divine being and his endless stream of creations.
This difference in power made him feel that all his efforts were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
He looked at Su Chen.
The man calmly reached out and accepted the T2 Eternal Memory offered by Saeko Sonozaki.
His fingers were long and strong, and his movements were casual and natural, as if he were simply taking a glass of water or an ordinary office supply.
His expression remained unchanged, as if he had only received an ordinary gift, a roadside stone.
That composure and indifference contrasted sharply with the terrifying power represented by the T2 memory, further highlighting Su Chen's unfathomable depth.
It was as if this memory, which was capable of overturning the entire Fengdu landscape, was not worth mentioning in his eyes.
For the first time, Terui Ryu's heart wavered regarding the word "Kamen Rider," which had once represented hope and resistance in his heart.
What was he pursuing, what was he fighting for?
What does the "justice" he has always upheld amount to in the face of such power? Does it even have any meaning anymore?
Does his effort, his sacrifice, and his obsession with revenge seem somewhat laughable and presumptuous in the face of someone like Su Chen who can "create" powerful knights at will?
An unprecedented sense of bewilderment, mixed with an indescribable awe, engulfed him like a tidal wave.
We revere that unknown power, yet are bewildered by the value of our own existence.
What kind of unfathomable and incomprehensible existence is this man named Su Chen and the Zero One Technology he represents?
What exactly does he want to do? What is his purpose? Is it righteous or evil? Or has it transcended the boundaries of good and evil?
Terui Ryu felt that his worldview had been completely overturned and then reshaped at this moment.
A cold wind blew by the lake, but he felt no cold at all, because his heart was already occupied by a greater chill and shock, and was completely cold.
The city lights in the distance still shone brightly, but in Terujiro's eyes, they seemed to be shrouded in an insurmountable fog.
Chapter 53 Sonozaki Ryubei's Fury! An Unexpected Assistance, Wakana's Defense
Saeko Sonozaki has returned.
She not only carries the terrifying new power of Kamen Rider Metsubou, but also a special trophy—a precious item called the "T2 Eternal Memory," a certificate of loyalty to that mysterious master.
She returned to the Sonozaki family mansion with composure, yet stirred up a monstrous storm in the underworld of Fuuto.
He openly transformed into that alien knight, crushing the Eternal Doppelganger with overwhelming force, and even provoking and easily defeating Terui Ryuichi, the pride of the Fuuto Police Department.
This series of astonishing events, like a sudden black hurricane, swept through the dark corners of the entire Fengdu.
Every leader of the underground organization, every hybrid surviving in the shadows, learned of this news in the shortest possible time.
Fear, confusion, and a hint of inexplicable excitement quietly spread among them.
The eldest daughter of the Sonozaki family seems to have displayed terrifying strength and unpredictable methods far exceeding those of the past.
This gust of wind, naturally, blew unstoppably into the depths of this magnificent mansion, reaching the ears of its true owner—Ryubei Sonozaki.
The channels through which the messages were delivered were a secret network he had set up over many years, and every word carried the fear and unease of his subordinates.
That evening, the air was frozen as if it were a layer of ice in the dead of winter during the family dinner.
At the enormous mahogany dining table, which could easily seat twenty people at the same time, only three people were sparsely seated.
The crystal chandelier cast a cold light, illuminating the delicate carvings on the tableware, but it could not dispel the suffocating silence.
In the restaurant, the only sound was the occasional, cold, crisp clinking of knives and forks against bone china plates, clear and jarring.
Each collision felt like a heavy hammer blow to Wakana Sonozaki's taut nerves.
Overwhelmed by fear, she didn't dare lift her head; her face was deathly pale, and she almost buried herself in the nearly untouched, exquisite meal in front of her.
The aroma of the food now seemed nauseating.
Meanwhile, Sonozaki Saeko, who was the source of all this tension, maintained her unchanging icy expression.
She gracefully and slowly cut the premium steak on her plate, her movements as precise as surgery.
It was as if the oppressive atmosphere around her had nothing to do with her.
She could even feel her father's gaze, which seemed to pierce through her, but she didn't care at all. There was even a faint, almost imperceptible smile on her lips.
Finally, after a main meal that felt like an eternity, Sonozaki Ryubei slowly and carefully wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin.
Every movement was full of ritual, and also full of the oppressive feeling of an impending storm.
Then, he slammed the sterling silver knife and fork heavily onto the smooth tabletop.
"boom!"
A deafening roar echoed through the empty restaurant, startling the crystal chandelier on the ceiling, which swayed slightly and cast dappled light.
Sonozaki Wakana's body jolted violently as if she had been electrocuted, and the fork in her hand clattered to the ground with a jarring sound.
She was so frightened that she held her breath.
"Zezi."
Ryubei Sonozaki's voice rang out.
The voice was terrifyingly deep, as if it came from the depths of hell, each word carrying the imminent eruption of magma and suppressing immeasurable rage.
He slowly raised his head, his gaze sharp as a hawk's, locking onto the eldest daughter opposite him.
"I need an explanation."
He said this with unusual calmness, but beneath that calm lay a raging storm capable of swallowing everything.
He casually grabbed a document that had been prepared on the table and slammed it onto the center of the huge dining table.
The white papers scattered out, and on the top one was a high-resolution photo of Saeko transformed into Kamen Rider Metsu, standing on the remains of the Eternal Dopant.
In the background, you can also see the disheveled Terujiro and the terrified bystanders around him.
Every detail is crystal clear and beyond dispute.
“You not only used that strange system of unknown origin that you never reported to the family.”
His voice began to rise uncontrollably, each word like a steel needle that had been tempered.
"It turned into that grotesque, monstrous appearance."
He pointed with disgust at the image of the deceased in the photo, making no attempt to hide his contempt.
"Even more so, in front of so many eyes, he openly attacked Terui Ryu, the current head of the Extraordinary Crimes Investigation Division of the Fuuto Police Department!"
He became more and more agitated as he spoke, and the muscles in his face twitched slightly with anger.
Finally, all the pent-up emotions burst into a deafening roar that echoed throughout the restaurant and even reached outside the mansion.
"You have completely disgraced the reputation that our Sonozaki family has built up over generations!!"
"Right now, the entire underworld of Fuuto is laughing at the Sonozaki family!"
"Have you forgotten whose blood flows in your veins?!"
"Have you forgotten what your last name is?!"
He abruptly stood up from his luxurious chair, the chair sliding backward with a screeching sound due to the sudden movement.
His hands pressed heavily on the table, making the hard mahogany surface seem to sag slightly.
His upper body leaned forward slightly due to extreme anger, like a beast about to pounce on its prey, his eyes fixed intently on his eldest daughter.
His eyes were fierce, violent, and bloodshot, as if he wanted to devour her whole, chew her up, and swallow her whole.
Tell me, Saeko!
He spoke slowly and deliberately, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a chilling killing intent.
"Have you completely betrayed the Sonozaki family, willingly and obsequiously becoming that little brat named Su Chen...?"