Chapter 77 Jia Qian Jushi

One had to admit!

In terms of concern for the Heterodyne species, Nogis Reiji was far inferior to Mamiya Reina. If not for the "time stop" ability being too buggy, Mamiya Reina would have already taken the leader's position herself.

Unfortunately, among the Heterodyne, force still reigned supreme!

This had been settled long ago.

Near the abandoned factory.

Chen Ran stopped his motorcycle and took off his helmet.

Behind him, Takatora Renge got off first, followed by Chen Ran.

Gazing into the distance at the dilapidated and desolate scenery of the abandoned factory.

"Is this the place?"

Chen Ran asked.

"Yes, Master." Takatora Renge nodded. "According to the information sent by Director Mishima, this is the place we are to investigate."

She was now the liaison between Chen Ran and Mishima Masato.

Since Takatora Renge arrived, Chen Ran had rarely contacted Mishima Masato. They were not on the same wavelength, and as the saying goes, a single word is too much when there's no common ground.

In this regard, the two were very much in sync.

Chen Ran nodded.

After resolving the Heterodyne in Saitama, he entered a "holiday" state, free to arrange his time.

However, this perfectly suited Chen Ran's intentions.

He had received an invitation from Zect before.

But it was precisely because he valued freedom that he chose to become a so-called "bounty hunter."

There was a problem with this abandoned factory!

This was the only thing Zect had discovered recently.

But what exactly was inside was unknown. Any personnel who secretly investigated would immediately disappear without a trace.

It was clearly highly abnormal!

Previously.

Mishima Masato had even dispatched a small squad from the headquarters' ant soldier unit to investigate, but the result was obvious.

An entire squad wiped out, with no survivors.

He had initially planned to send Phantom.

But who would have thought that this elite unit belonging to the Zect headquarters would encounter an unbelievable sudden situation in Saitama? Yaguruma Sou, who was highly anticipated, would be abandoned by the THE BEE Zecter and turn to Kageyama Shun. The change in leader caused a sharp decline in the unit's combat effectiveness, and it was still in the process of adaptation.

If they were sent directly like this.

And encountered any unforeseen circumstances, the entire squad might be wiped out.

Phantom was merely a tool to Mishima Masato.

He would not hesitate to abandon them when necessary.

The concept of emotion had nothing to do with him.

But for now, Phantom still had some use to Zect.

It was not yet time for their demise.

Thus, the mysterious Chen Ran came into Mishima Masato's view.

And so, it was done.

Chen Ran was immediately asked to play the role of an investigator and sent to investigate.

Not a Zect member?

No problem!

Just pay more!

Upon hearing Mishima Masato's description, Chen Ran also became interested. With his personality, he always looked forward to mysterious and unknown things.

They hit it off immediately!

Chen Ran and Takatora Renge arrived at once.

After observing for a while.

He felt that the factory did have some peculiar qualities, though he couldn't quite articulate them. It was likely related to the Heterodyne. The Worms and humans had not yet reached a point of open conflict. At this time, the only designated villains were these creatures called Heterodyne.

In the Kamen Rider world, factories were common settings.

"Master, how do we get in? Should we sneak in quietly?"

Takatora Renge immediately asked.

Chen Ran shook his head.

"We just walk in."

He said, striding forward.

Eliminating all enemies encountered was a perfect infiltration, wasn't it?

"Oh, oh."

Takatora Renge followed behind Chen Ran, seeming to understand but not fully.

They reached the locked gate.

Chen Ran took out his Rider Card Box Sword.

*Swish!*

With a flash of silver light, the sharp blade cut the lock in two with a single stroke.

As for any future compensation, that would be left to Zect to handle...