Starting with the Decade Driver, Messing with School Beauty - Chapter 70 - Kamen Rider Blood

Uncle Hu carefully recollected and said, “The person’s appearance was peculiar, black-red in color with some gold and blue patterns. Their eyes were an eerie shade of green, cloaked with a cape, looking ferocious, like a venomous snake. Also, the energy they released during battles was like crimson blood. Just seeing that energy was uncomfortable.”

“Hmm,” Qing Mu, listening to Uncle Hu’s description, inexplicably thought of a terrifying presence.

“Is the Kamen Rider Drive on their waist something with a lever handle, mostly red and black?”

“Well, that seems right. How do you know?”

“Exactly! I can’t believe it! How could someone in this world transform into that guy? No one should be able to harness that power—ah!”

Qing Mu couldn’t believe that someone in this world could wield the power of this Kamen Rider.

The Kamen Rider described by Uncle Hu resembled Kamen Rider Blood from Qing Mu’s memory.

Kamen Rider Blood appeared as an antagonist boss Rider in the Kamen Rider Build movie. He was created when the Blood Tribe alien Evolt merged with two other Blood Tribe aliens and Ryuga Banjo’s powers.

He possessed power surpassing Kamen Rider Build’s Genius Form. Ultimately, it took the combined transformation of the protagonist Kiryū Sento and the advanced fusion material Ryuga Banjo to become Kamen Rider Build RabbitDragon Form and defeat him.

Kamen Rider Blood was a planet-destroying Rider, with power so formidable that even the formidable Evolt was wary of him.

“Qing Mu, do you know this person? You seem to think they’re very powerful,” Li Ling’er inquired.

Qing Mu, rare in his seriousness, replied, “Very powerful. Although the name might not be the same, the physical description is nearly identical. If it is indeed that person, it could be troublesome. With their strength, they can completely annihilate a planet.”

Annihilating a planet would be a light outcome. If it truly is Kamen Rider Blood, it’s likely that not a single living being in this galaxy would survive.

“So powerful? Annihilating a planet? What is the origin of this Kamen Rider? Could it be one of the gods you mentioned?”

Hearing about this high-level character, Tian Mi couldn’t help but associate them with gods.

Qing Mu replied, “No, it’s not a god. More accurately, it’s an extraterrestrial being with immensely powerful abilities. These extraterrestrials enhance themselves by destroying other planets and absorbing their energy. They are a formidable and malevolent life form. I thought they had gone extinct, but it appears there might still be one or two of them around.”

Tian Mi couldn’t help but exclaim, “So powerful? Are they on par with gods?”

Qing Mu snorted, “Humph! I’ve said it before, gods aren’t the most powerful beings. There are many life forms stronger than gods. If you consider it seriously, some gods may not even be as powerful as these extraterrestrials.”

For instance, the peak of Evolt’s power, capable of creating black holes that could devour entire planets, displayed a level of terrifying strength that could rival many gods.

“Aliens are here… Is this world really so insane? What kind of world is this?”

Li Mingwei suddenly woke up. He had been listening to Qing Mu’s words.

This world was beyond his wildest imagination.

He had thought he stood at the pinnacle of this world. Now, he realized that his once-prized achievements were insignificant in this fantastical world.

Li Mingwei felt his worldview shatter.

“Dad, you’re awake,” Li Ling’er walked to his bedside, gently helped Li Mingwei sit up against the bedhead.

Even though he had witnessed Li Ling’er’s transformation just moments ago, Li Mingwei found it hard to believe. “Ling’er, you, Tian Mi, and your friend Qing Mu all have these extraordinary powers?”

Li Ling’er answered her father softly, “Yes, Dad. You saw it just now, right? My transformed state is called Ground Form, with strong defenses and great strength. Tian Mi’s transformation is called Storm Form, allowing her to control the power of the wind. Apart from these two forms, we have many others that we haven’t discovered yet.”

“What about Qing Mu? What powers does he have?” Li Mingwei asked further.

“Qing Mu is different from us. We’re Agito, but Qing Mu is Kamen Rider Decade. His power is different from ours, and it’s formidable. Even Tian Mi and I combined can’t defeat him.”

Li Ling’er didn’t want to stress her father’s heart, so she didn’t reveal Qing Mu’s true power. If Li Mingwei knew the full extent of Qing Mu’s abilities, it might shock him to the point of collapse.

“So powerful? You two can’t even defeat him by working together?”

This revelation greatly shocked Li Mingwei. He had initially dismissed Qing Mu as a fraud, thinking that he was tricking his daughter.

Little did he know that Qing Mu was a genuine powerhouse, holding the authority of life and death over countless beings. This was a person he couldn’t afford to provoke.

Li Mingwei quickly expressed his apologies to Qing Mu, “I’m sorry, Qing Mu. I was too narrow-minded. I never imagined that there could be such extraordinary powers in this world. This is way beyond my imagination. I apologize for my ignorance, and I hope you don’t take offense. This is my mistake. If you have any grievances, please address them to me.”

The way Li Mingwei was being so humble and respectful made Qing Mu feel a bit embarrassed. He could understand where Li Mingwei was coming from. With his immense wealth, Li Mingwei naturally had high expectations and might initially view Qing Mu as a fraud when he heard such an outlandish story. However, Li Mingwei had handled the situation quite gently and hadn’t taken any extreme measures. If it were someone more extreme, they might have sent people to deal with Qing Mu and wanted to teach this ‘charlatan’ a lesson.

“Uncle Li, there’s no need to be so polite. I understand your concerns. With Li Ling’er as your only daughter, you naturally worry about her being deceived or used by others. We’ve clarified the situation now.”

Qing Mu’s words put Li Mingwei at ease. As long as Qing Mu didn’t hold a grudge, that would be fine.

“By the way, Dad, now that you’re back, I have a small favor to ask. Can you do it?”

“What is it, dear? Just tell me. If it’s something you want, I’ll support you, even if it means spending everything we have!”

Seeing his daughter growing so accomplished, turning into a superhero beyond imagination, filled Li Mingwei with immense joy. He suddenly felt that his multi-billion fortune was worth nothing compared to having such a daughter. With her, life was fulfilling.

Li Ling’er, seeing her father’s eager agreement, immediately explained the favor she wanted: “Actually, the Dragon Country government secretly developed many Kamen Rider Drives, which can enable people to transform into Kamen Riders and possess powers similar to our Agito abilities. I’d like you to help me acquire some of these Kamen Rider Drives. It would be best to buy different variants, not too many, just one of each. Can you do that?”

“Kamen Rider Drives developed by the Dragon Country government? The government is involved in such things? Why didn’t I know about this before?” Li Mingwei, who knew the truth, was somewhat surprised.

Li Ling’er patiently explained, “Dad, to maintain stability and peace in this world, information about the existence of Kamen Riders and monsters has always been classified and strictly kept from the general public. We might run a big business, but we’re still ordinary businessmen. There are some things we aren’t supposed to know. However, with your influence, I believe that as long as you ask and spend a little more, you should be able to obtain some Kamen Rider Drives.”

“Alright, since you’ve asked me, then I’ll take responsibility for this matter. I’ll make sure to get as many Kamen Rider Drives as you need. I don’t believe that even if I spend half of my fortune, they won’t give me this favor.” Li Mingwei agreed readily.

With his fortune in the billions, even if he spent half, it would still be a wealth beyond most people’s dreams. To Li Mingwei, money was just a number. Several hundred billion or several trillion, it didn’t make a significant difference. If he lost it, he could earn it again. Right now, the opportunity to enter another magical world was the most important.

“Thank you, Dad! I knew you were the best!” Li Ling’er was overjoyed and gave her father a kiss on the cheek. Encouraged by his daughter, Li Mingwei felt like he was on cloud nine. He was clearly a doting father.

“By the way, Dad, there’s something else I need to tell you.”

“What else? Just tell me.”

Li Mingwei was in a state of bliss. At this moment, even if Li Ling’er asked for the stars in the sky, he might have agreed.

“Dad, Qing Mu said that the divine bloodline within me is inherited from my parents. This means that you or Mom might also awaken Agito abilities like I did. Once you awaken these abilities, the creatures called Lords will come after you to kill you. So, I want to remind you and Mom that if you develop any special abilities, you must tell me so I can protect you.”

The factors behind awakening Agito abilities were personal. Even Qing Mu couldn’t forcibly awaken Agito abilities in someone. Li Ling’er didn’t expect her parents to become Kamen Riders, but she had to consider their safety. Faced with the Lords, ordinary human bodyguards wouldn’t be of much help.

Upon hearing this, Li Mingwei became excited. “Myself and your Mom could also be like you? Is that true? Why didn’t I ever feel anything before?”

There’s no man who could resist the temptation of developing supernatural powers. Whether it’s a three-year-old boy or an eighty-year-old man, everyone has a dream of becoming a superhero.

However, as people grow older, the spirit of “chuunibyou” (middle school second-year syndrome) tends to be gradually concealed and not displayed in public. Li Mingwei was no exception. Even though he was in his fifties, if there was an opportunity to become a hero who could protect humanity and eliminate monsters, he would still strive for it without hesitation.

Li Ling’er reassured him, “Dad, it’s just a possibility, not a definite awakening. Tian Mi and I also awakened our powers by chance. We never thought we were special before. Maybe one day, you’ll just awaken during your sleep. Such things depend on luck and fate, and they can’t be rushed. However, once you get those Kamen Rider Drives, you can keep one for yourself to use, and you can become a Kamen Rider too.”

“That’s true. If I can’t become like you, I can use the Kamen Rider Drives developed by the Dragon Country. It’s just a bit regrettable that our whole family won’t be in sync,” Li Mingwei didn’t dwell on these matters too much.

The fact that Li Ling’er could transform into a Kamen Rider was already something to be celebrated. If the whole family became Kamen Rider Agito, that would be something beyond imagination.

“Ling’er, take your friend around, and I’ll have someone arrange the purchase of the Kamen Rider Drives. While you’re at home these two days, I’ll see if I can get this matter sorted.”

Although Li Mingwei’s tone was relaxed, this matter was anything but easy. If it were that easy to obtain, Kamen Rider Drives wouldn’t be so rare and secretive, and more people would know about them. There were undoubtedly numerous challenges to overcome. Qing Mu could already guess as much. However, he currently had a significant need for these Kamen Rider Drives to acquire the Rider cards.

Therefore, they didn’t say much. The three of them left Li Mingwei’s room. Li Mingwei started making phone calls to contact some of the leaders he was familiar with in order to discuss the purchase of Kamen Rider Drives. He believed that as long as he offered a sufficient price, some people would be willing to cooperate. However, the price wasn’t a bribe but rather offering employment opportunities, focusing on investing in a particular area, boosting a region’s GDP, donating money to establish schools, and a series of such initiatives.

With the financial power of the Li Group, if they were willing to go all out for these projects, it would undoubtedly significantly enhance someone’s political achievements and lead to promotions and honors.

…

Qing Mu and the others returned to Li Ling’er’s room. Although Li Ling’er was away at college and didn’t live at home, her room was cleaned every day, neat and spotless.

“Now it seems like there’s not much to do at the moment. What should we do in the next couple of days?” Li Ling’er asked, her gaze fixed on Qing Mu.

While this was her territory, the true leader now was Qing Mu. He would decide what to do.

Qing Mu stroked his chin. “I initially thought of giving both of you special training during the weekend. But now that we’ve come all this way, training might be a waste of time. So, how about we go out and have some fun instead? We can enjoy ourselves for a couple of days, and once this matter is resolved, we can return to Yan City and start training. What do you think?”

“Sounds great! Let’s go out and play! And who knows, maybe we’ll get lucky and encounter some monsters. It’ll be perfect to try out the new belts we haven’t used yet! I want to test the power of the new belts!” Tian Mi always seemed to be eager for action, even when it came to leisure activities, making it sound like they were going out to pick fights.

“Alright, let’s go then. Where should we go? I’ll have the driver take us.” Li Ling’er had a fun-loving personality as well. After returning home, staying indoors for a couple of days might drive them crazy.

Qing Mu wasn’t familiar with Dragon City, so he didn’t offer an opinion. After thinking for a moment, Tian Mi suggested, “How about going to the Green Dragon Park? It’s your family’s property and the largest amusement park in Dragon City. Let’s go there and enjoy ourselves.”

“If we can enjoy ourselves for free, that’s what I like the most. Let’s go to Green Dragon Park,” Qing Mu agreed. With two tickets in hand, Li Ling’er’s opinion no longer carried as much weight.

The three of them decided to go to Green Dragon Park. Li Ling’er called the driver, and they were soon on their way. The driver dropped them off at the entrance of Green Dragon Park. Although it was a Friday and not a weekend, the entrance was still bustling with people, including many young couples and parents with young children. It was quite lively.

After the driver dropped them off, he headed to the parking lot to wait for their return. Li Ling’er, Qing Mu, and Tian Mi bought the most expensive tickets at the entrance and entered Green Dragon Park. While it might be a bit of a hassle to contact people for free admission, Li Ling’er didn’t feel like going through the trouble. She found it more convenient to just buy the tickets. After all, the money she spent would ultimately end up back in her family’s pocket, essentially moving money from one pocket to another.