Starting with the Decade Driver, Messing with School Beauty

At this moment, Li Ling’er and Tian Mi were both focused on playing with the two Zecters, not paying attention to what Qing Mu and Shapeshifting Si Mu were talking about.

Seeing the obvious affection that both of them had for these Zecters, Qing Mu spoke up, “Li Ling’er, Tian Mi, do you two really like these Zecters?”

Tian Mi replied, “Yes, we do. Although these little guys looked ugly at first, they’ve grown on us, and they seem pretty nice now.”

“I also think my little guy is especially cute. It’s like we have a special connection. Look, it’s even sticking to me on its own.” Li Ling’er proudly showed off her PunchHopper Zecter that she was holding to Qing Mu.

Qing Mu casually said, “Alright, since you both like them so much, I’ll give these two Zecters to you.” He took out the two ZECT Buckles he had just acquired and tossed them to Li Ling’er and Tian Mi.

“What? You’re giving them to us just like that?” Li Ling’er and Tian Mi instinctively caught the ZECT Buckles, looking surprised and staring at Qing Mu in astonishment.

They couldn’t believe that Qing Mu would be so generous to them. These two powerful belts and Zecters were given away without hesitation.

It was almost too good to be true.

Qing Mu shrugged, “You like them, right? Then they’re yours. These two things don’t serve much purpose for me anyway. I mainly got them to replicate their powers. With these two belts, you’ll be better equipped to deal with strange monsters like Worms and Roidmudes in the future. You won’t be defenseless like earlier, just taking hits or standing by helplessly.”

“Qing Mu, this…” Li Ling’er felt a bit hesitant to accept such a valuable gift from Qing Mu, despite their good relationship. They had only known each other for a few days.

Tian Mi, on the other hand, didn’t overthink it. She really wanted the KickHopper Zecter and ZECT Buckle. Since Qing Mu was willing to give them to her, she gladly accepted.

“Qing Mu, thank you so much! I really appreciate it! You’re willing to give me such a valuable gift! I won’t be polite with you either. I’ll remember your kindness. Our relationship doesn’t need many words. Your business is my business, and we don’t need to say much more.”

Tian Mi held the PunchHopper Zecter and ZECT Buckle in her hands, reluctant to put them down. From this day forward, aside from the AlteRing, she now had her second belt.

“You can have fun with it, but I want to remind you that even though you have this new belt, you shouldn’t neglect your original Agito power. You still need to continue to develop it. When you’ve unearthed your Agito power to a certain extent, you’ll realize that your own strength is much greater than this new belt’s power.”

In terms of the lower limit, ZECT Buckle and KickHopper Zecter, which can enter Clock Up mode, are definitely much better than AlteRing. However, in terms of the upper limit, there’s no comparison.

Agito’s power has the potential for infinite evolution. If Tian Mi and Li Ling’er can develop their Agito power to the Shining Form, the power of the PunchHopper Zecter and KickHopper Zecter won’t even come close.

Qing Mu didn’t want to see them settle for mediocrity and give up on truly powerful abilities. Tian Mi immediately assured Qing Mu, “I understand. After all, Agito’s power is known as the bloodline of the gods. I’m also curious about how far I can evolve. I won’t use this new belt unless it’s absolutely necessary. I won’t rely on its power.”

“Good, that’s the right attitude,” Qing Mu said, pleased with Tian Mi’s self-awareness. Then, he turned to Li Ling’er.

“Li Ling’er, you don’t need to say anything. This belt and Zecter, I’m giving them to you. They’re yours, and you should take them without hesitation.”

“I’ve said it before, I don’t need the power of these two belts. Instead of letting them collect dust with me, I’d rather give them to someone who truly needs them.”

“You should keep them and use them well. I look forward to the day when you both feel that you no longer need the power of these two belts.”

“When that day comes, you can pass them on to someone who needs them and continue their legacy.”

Li Ling’er was deeply moved after hearing Qing Mu’s words. They had only known each other for a few days, and Qing Mu was giving her such powerful transformation devices. It wasn’t just about friendship; it was also about trust.

Li Ling’er tightly held the two items in her hand and said, “Rest assured, Qing Mu. I won’t let you down. I know you probably need to replicate the powers of many other Kamen Riders. I’ll do my best to get my dad to help me acquire various Kamen Rider Drives for you to replicate. This is something I can do as a friend, a small favor.”

A ‘small’ favor, she called it.

Right now, Qing Mu needed one thing above all else: to replicate the powers of other Kamen Riders as much as possible.

With Li Ling’er’s help, he believed he could save a significant amount of time. After all, Li Ling’er’s family seemed to have considerable influence. Obtaining some mass-produced Kamen Rider Drive models shouldn’t be too difficult.

With Li Ling’er’s promise, Qing Mu was quite pleased. “Thank you so much, Li Ling’er. If you can manage to acquire some Kamen Rider Drives that I haven’t replicated yet, that would indeed be a great help to me. I will be truly grateful to you.”

“It’s what friends do. Helping each other, supporting each other, that’s what friends should do, like Si Mu and…” Li Ling’er had initially wanted to say “like Si Mu and his Native friends,” but she felt it might be disrespectful to Shapeshifting Si Mu, so she stopped herself.

Shapeshifting Si Mu understood Li Ling’er’s hesitation and smirked, saying, “It’s okay, I don’t mind. When my friend returns, I’ll return this identity to him, and I’ll continue living with my previous identity.”

With the two Rider Belts in hand, Qing Mu couldn’t wait to start replicating Rider Cards. He urged, “Alright, you two should try using the Rider Belt and Zecter to transform. Let Si Mu teach you how to use the various abilities so you don’t fumble around.”

Li Ling’er and Tian Mi agreed and immediately began to wear the ZECT Buckles. The method was straightforward, and they completed the process in no time.

Shapeshifting Si Mu transformed into a beginner’s guide on the spot, instructing them step by step, “There’s a switch on the top of the ZECT Buckle. Press the switch to open the slot for placing the Zecter.”

They easily found the switch and pressed the button. The slot opened.

“Click!”

“Click!”

The two Zecters, quite understanding, hopped to the edge of the slot on their own. Li Ling’er and Tian Mi knew what to do next without Shapeshifting Si Mu’s guidance. They gently pushed the Zecters into the slot.

【Henshin!】

【Change! PunchHopper!】

【Henshin!】

【Change! KickHopper!】

Two activation sounds rang out simultaneously. Li Ling’er and Tian Mi transformed into Kamen Rider PunchHopper and Kamen Rider KickHopper, respectively.

This was the first time they had used Kamen Rider powers other than Agito’s. It felt extremely unique, completely different from transforming into Kamen Rider Agito, and they were thrilled.

“I successfully transformed! I’ve actually become Kamen Rider KickHopper!”

“Wow! It’s so simple to transform into Kamen Rider PunchHopper. Is this the charm of technology? It’s much easier than our usual transformation into Kamen Rider Agito.”

Both girls were immersed in the joy of gaining new powers and couldn’t stop admiring each other’s transformed appearances.

Kamen Rider PunchHopper and Kamen Rider KickHopper had minimal differences in their outward appearance, primarily varying in color schemes.

Kamen Rider PunchHopper’s suit was predominantly silver-gray and brown, with gray eyes.

Kamen Rider KickHopper’s suit was primarily silver-gray and green, with red eyes.

For someone with even slight color blindness or color weakness, the distinctions might be challenging to perceive.

As their names suggested, these two Kamen Riders excelled in punching and kicking combat, respectively. Kamen Rider PunchHopper had a punching power augmentation device on his wrist, significantly boosting his fist’s attack strength. Kamen Rider KickHopper had a kicking power augmentation device on his ankle, greatly enhancing his jumping and kicking abilities. This was a less obvious but significant difference between them.

Qing Mu held two Blank Rider Cards and approached the two girls. Taking advantage of their excitement, he used the Blank Rider Cards to replicate their powers.

Soon, Qing Mu held the Rider Cards for Kamen Rider KickHopper and Kamen Rider PunchHopper in his hand.

“Excellent, two more Rider Cards in hand, one step closer to collecting all the powers of the Kamen Riders,” Qing Mu said with satisfaction.

Si Mu, watching Qing Mu effortlessly acquire two Rider Cards, couldn’t help but comment, “Is it really this easy for you to replicate the powers of other Kamen Riders? It seems too simple.”

Si Mu knew that Qing Mu could replicate the powers of other Kamen Riders but didn’t understand the underlying principles. Seeing Qing Mu merely needing to swipe a card in front of someone’s belt to completely copy their power, he couldn’t help but find it utterly unreasonable.

It left no room for competition. If there was a Kamen Rider in the world who couldn’t defeat Qing Mu, they could simply surrender. Faced with such a terrifying and unfair ability, what was the point of even trying to fight?

“Is there any other way? It’s just this straightforward and simple. Now I have both of these powers,” Qing Mu said as he waved the two Rider Cards in front of Shapeshifting Si Mu.

Looking at the images of Kamen Rider PunchHopper and Kamen Rider KickHopper on the two cards, Shapeshifting Si Mu felt a sense of cardiac arrest. He had spent countless days and nights developing his powers, and yet they were completely replicated in less than three seconds. It made him question whether it was a distortion of humanity or a loss of ethics. Was such blatant cheating beyond anyone’s control? Was there no consideration for giving others a fair gaming experience?

Unfortunately, his complaints fell on deaf ears, and no one addressed Qing Mu’s cheating.

“By the way, this is your first-generation Rider Drive, but what about your second-generation Rider Drive? What is it?” Qing Mu asked, not wasting any time now that he had acquired the powers of Kamen Rider PunchHopper and Kamen Rider KickHopper. After all, more powers were better.

“Give up. My second-generation Drive is the result of my hard work, and I won’t let you replicate it, never!” Shapeshifting Si Mu vowed to protect his research achievements and copyright. If Qing Mu continued to replicate his work recklessly, all the effort he had put in over the years would be trampled upon. He was determined to uphold his last shred of dignity.

Qing Mu smirked and approached Shapeshifting Si Mu, placing his hand on his shoulder, saying eagerly, “Come on, it’s not like I’m a stranger. Do you have any conditions you can propose? Don’t be so rigid. Let me replicate your second-generation Drive, and I promise that whenever there’s an opportunity, I’ll help you rescue your friend. Isn’t that a fair deal for you?”

His demeanor resembled that of the Big Bad Wolf trying to persuade Little Red Riding Hood. No matter how you looked at it, he didn’t seem like a good person.

………..

At worst, Qing Mu looked like a shrewd merchant. Nevertheless, his words had touched a chord within Shapeshifting Si Mu.

At the moment, Shapeshifting Si Mu had one goal in mind: to rescue his friend, the true Si Mu, and continue their carefree days together. With Qing Mu’s assistance, he stood a better chance.

“If you can help me rescue Si Mu, I’ll let you replicate a complete copy of my second-generation Rider System. Not only can you replicate it, but I’ll also give you an extra second-generation Rider System. Deal?” Shapeshifting Si Mu proposed.

“Deal! Pleasure doing business with you! Hehehe,” Qing Mu said, pleased with the agreement.

Shapeshifting Si Mu turned out to be more generous than Qing Mu had imagined. He had initially thought that replicating one would be sufficient. He had already considered that if he could obtain Kabuto Zecter, known as the King of Compulsions, replicating a single Kabuto Zecter would be more than enough. However, Shapeshifting Si Mu was unexpectedly generous, immediately agreeing to let him replicate the entire second-generation Drive and even offering an extra one.

Qing Mu felt a bit embarrassed about his earlier use of leverage to get what he wanted. It seemed somewhat unethical.

At this moment, Li Ling’er asked, “By the way, how do you activate the ability called Clock Up?”

Li Ling’er’s question temporarily shifted the focus of Qing Mu and Shapeshifting Si Mu.

Shapeshifting Si Mu responded, “On the right side of the Rider Belt, there’s a concealed button. Press it once to enter Clock Up mode. If you wish to exit Clock Up mode, press it again. Keep in mind that Clock Up mode rapidly consumes stamina, and it can’t be maintained for an extended period. During battles, be cautious about managing your time, as it can be quite risky.”

Clock Up was indeed a fascinating ability. It manipulated light particles to slow down the passage of time in the surrounding area, creating an illusion of accelerated speed for the user. In simple terms, it made opponents appear slower, creating the perception of extraordinary speed in the real world.

Although Clock Up had minimal side effects compared to Faiz Accel Form, it wasn’t entirely without drawbacks. The most significant drawback was the rapid depletion of stamina. However, this drawback was almost negligible for Li Ling’er and Tian Mi.

Both Li Ling’er and Tian Mi possessed the power of Agito, granting them physical abilities far beyond that of an average person, even without transforming into Agito. So, the stamina consumption in Clock Up mode was indeed negligible for them.

“Got it,” Li Ling’er and Tian Mi replied in unison. Following Shapeshifting Si Mu’s guidance, they pressed the button on the right side of their belts.

“Clock Up!”

The sound effect chimed, and both of them entered Clock Up mode. This was their first time experiencing Clock Up mode on their own. Compared to when they were under the control of Heavy Acceleration, this was an entirely new sensation. It felt miraculous.

From their perspective, their own bodies hadn’t changed at all; they felt the same as usual. They didn’t perceive themselves as moving at incredible speeds. However, everything around them seemed to slow down, especially Qing Mu and Shapeshifting Si Mu, who acted as reference points.

The movements of the two men appeared to be slowed down by hundreds of times. Even a simple blink seemed to take an eternity to complete.