The history of Kamen Riders fighting monsters was not a smooth one.
In the beginning.
Whenever humanity faced a moment of life and death, a new Kamen Rider would be born. These unknown riders were themselves full of uncertainty.
Perhaps they were strong, strong enough to change the existing world order.
Perhaps their strength was relatively mediocre...
It was a fifty-fifty chance.
But no matter what.
The birth of a new Rider 'sequence' was excellent for this world.
It was something that deserved attention!
The principal of Jiudu High School, surnamed Li, had been a Rider himself in his youth, fighting on many fronts. However, due to his advancing age and lingering old injuries, he had retired.
He felt that in recent years, as the spatial rifts had gradually stabilized, the 'new generation' kids had become somewhat complacent.
Could a new Rider stir up a new wave?
Principal Li strode over to Chen Ran and asked with a smile, "Chen Ran, what is the codename of the Rider you have awakened?"
Regardless of what kind of Rider Chen Ran had awakened, it was always good to build goodwill.
He believed that Chen Ran's future would not stop here.
Being able to confess to the school beauty during the awakening ceremony.
That kind of conviction was extraordinary.
If he succeeded in awakening, that was good.
But what if he failed to awaken?
Wouldn't he become a clown?
And seeing Chen Ran's calm demeanor after awakening, it seemed he had never doubted his ability to awaken...
Seeing the principal appear beside him, Chen Ran was startled.
A Rider's codename could also be called a Rider's name.
Since the Hope Particles appeared and humans gained the power to awaken as Kamen Riders, the names of Riders were not taken lightly. At the moment of awakening, the codename of the awakened Rider would involuntarily surface in one's mind.
Chen Ran didn't overthink it and said decisively, "Decade!"
Decade, Diqi, Ten Years...
"Chen Ran, awakened new sequence Rider, codename: Decade!"
Principal Li announced the name of Decade.
He then looked at Chen Ran and said, "Decade is a Rider that has never existed in the history of Riders. Therefore, transform, young man! Announce your arrival to this world!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ran didn't hesitate.
He directly placed the pink... crimson, camera-like Decade Driver around his waist, which automatically extended a belt backward. He then opened the card holder, took out a transformation card with the Decade pattern printed on it, and inserted it into the Driver's card slot, emitting a mechanical electronic prompt.
"Henshin!" (Transform)
"Kamen Ride..." (Masked Ride)
"Decade!" (Emperor Rider)
As the sound effects fell.
Instantly, several afterimages flashed and overlapped onto Chen Ran in front of everyone's eyes, dressing him in black armor.
Immediately after.
Seven black film frames were embedded into his helmet, his two compound eyes glowed with a greenish light, and parts of his armor were also dyed with the same crimson as the Driver. Two intersecting stripes ran across his chest, like a 'cross,' harmonizing with the name Decade.
Kamen Rider Decade was thus born into the world!
Chen Ran's transformation was smooth and decisive.
It was a joke.
In his previous life, he had meticulously observed the increasingly arrogant transformation process of "Little Ming Bro" and added his own understanding. Well... fearing social awkwardness, he had practiced it countless times in private. Now, it was as smooth as Dove chocolate, a pure enjoyment!
Decade's cool figure appeared.
As a rare pink Rider, he looked like he was good at fighting at first glance.
And after transforming, Chen Ran could clearly sense a powerful force covering his limbs and bones.
"Wow, what a cool Rider armor! As expected of someone bold enough to confess to the school beauty during the awakening ceremony."
"Not only is he handsome, but the Kamen Rider he awakened is also handsome. Chen Ran, I want to have your babies!"
"Get lost, what are you guys doing here?"
"Hmph! Pink is the romance of men, okay?"
"???"
The students chattered, and the reporters picked up their cameras again, snapping photos of Decade frantically, determined to get the headline.
They thought that besides Mu Qingzhu's awakening, there wouldn't be much news. Who would have thought Jiudu High School would 'burst out' again?
They were serious about getting the headline!
"This Chen Ran guy is really something."
Tianwang Li smacked his lips.
He was no longer worried that Chen Ran would be dejected and unable to awaken because he confessed to the school beauty.
"Old Li, a brand new series of Kamen Rider has appeared in your class after nearly ten years. Don't forget to treat me to a drink after the college entrance exam!" the homeroom teacher from the neighboring class said enviously. Why wasn't it a student from their class who completed the awakening? It was so frustrating!
"Okay, okay, next time for sure."
Tianwang Li said with a smile.
He was in a very good mood.
The only thing that was somewhat confusing now was the actual combat power of Decade.
Others might not know, but Principal Li, who had served in the military and experienced dozens of battles, could sense the powerful aura emanating from Decade.
A new sequence Rider armor, if not prematurely ended, would surely become a strong force in fighting monsters in the future!
Principal Li smiled and said, "Perform well in the college entrance exam in three days. Your future is limitless!"
Chen Ran canceled his transformation and nodded seriously.
He had not fought yet.
But Principal Li seemed to be certain that Decade possessed great power.
This senior was truly remarkable...
Chen Ran marveled in his heart.
Even with the system and becoming Kamen Rider Decade, he did not appear arrogant.
This world was vast and mysterious.
There were always people better than you, and there were always higher heavens!
Underestimating others would significantly increase the chance of capsizing in the gutter.
"Decade..."
On the other side, Mu Qingzhu, the school beauty of Jiudu High School, softly murmured the name...