As his words fell.
Chen Ran’s body gradually began to emit light, like particles of light, disappearing from this world little by little.
Silently.
He came softly, left softly, waved his sleeves, and took away not a single cloud.
As if he had never been there.
And no one noticed.
However, this was also what Chen Ran wished for in his heart.
He closed his eyes, and then opened them.
Chen Ran found himself in another place, not another world, but a special corridor.
Transparent, he then looked around, only to see a dazzling expanse of cosmic stars.
Walking forward, he could vaguely see a light gate shimmering with dazzling white light.
That should be the exit of this ‘space-time tunnel’.
Once he reached it, he would travel to another world.
A world that truly belonged... to Kamen Rider!
“This method of space-time traversal is different from abilities like dimensional walls. It seems this world with special settings truly doesn't belong to any of the Kamen Rider universes,” Chen Ran stopped and mused, stroking his chin as he spoke to himself.
He was once a true Kamen Rider fan.
He was deeply familiar with many of its settings.
However, looking at the situation of the world he was currently in, it didn’t resemble any world he knew of.
Riders, monsters, spatial rifts…
From Chen Ran’s own understanding, it was less like a Kamen Rider world and more like a spiritual energy revival.
He had to admit, the sense of déjà vu was incredibly strong!
Chen Ran grumbled internally.
After a few simple complaints.
He didn’t linger in place for long, walking directly towards the light gate, leaving behind only a solid back from behind!
...
Just as Chen Ran left.
In a world that had entered the Kamen Rider era.
Also, Chen Ran’s world.
Chen Ran was traveling through time and space, passing by as Decade, but unlike Tsukasa Kadoya, who didn’t know where his home was, he had his own world, his grandmother, and a sister...
Compared to Mr. Decade, who was constantly chased and attacked by the likes of Kazuma Kenzaki when he traveled, his life was incredibly happy.
It was less like he was Decade, and more like he was Decade with Tendou’s template!
If nothing unexpected happened, it might have been more convincing if he had transformed into Kabuto.
After the college entrance examination, the grading and scoring began.
The scoring for both the academic and martial exams proceeded as scheduled.
In comparison, the martial exam scoring was much simpler.
It took some time to consolidate the scores from all over the country.
Then, the rankings were entered.
A region might not have many exam participants.
But when combined nationwide, the numbers grew.
This was a complex procedure.
After entering the Kamen Rider era, humans had also developed various kinds of black technology, but most ‘scientific’ Riders were no longer created but born through awakening rituals rooted in metaphysics. Therefore, the technological development of this world had a slight bias.
The statistical delay in martial exam scores was quite reasonable?
In any case, while the academic exams differed in their papers from place to place and couldn’t be generalized, the martial exams were different; all candidates from across the country were teleported into the same secret realm.
It could be said that everyone was on the same starting line.
The final score was a national ranking.
If one got first place, they would be the national top scholar!
The prestige was undeniable.
Shenjing.
A very spacious room filled with numerous precision instruments.
Many people were busy with great enthusiasm.
This was the scene of the martial exam ranking.
And in a corner.
Three supervisors from the three major Rider academies were quietly discussing something.
“I wonder who the top scholar of the martial exam will be this year, and if they can break Lei Ming’s record? Last year, Lei Ming’s three thousand points completely overshadowed everyone, crushing the hopes of countless examinees who wanted to surpass him,” said an elder from the Great Xia Rider Academy with a smile.
His tone was also tinged with pride.
Last year, the martial exam ranking facilitators from the three major Rider academies were also these three. Lei Ming’s appearance had caused them to scramble fiercely, but in the end, Great Xia Academy had the upper hand and secured that genius.
“Lei Ming is a once-in-a-decade genius,” said a middle-aged woman from Shenjing Rider Academy.
She rolled her eyes, looking somewhat exasperated.
If the talent wasn’t high, why would they fight over them?
There were many Rider universities in Great Xia.
But the three major Rider academies never lacked students...
Selecting the best had become the greatest competition!
The person in charge from Longhu Rider Academy was a young man, younger than the other two. He slightly curved his lips into a smile, seeming not to want to participate in the discussion of the other two, his nonchalant demeanor giving the impression of someone calmly observing the situation from a vantage point.
The other two ignored him; they knew that this fellow was actually quite a prankster!
Today, he was just pretending to be mature and cool.
They chatted amongst themselves, not paying him any mind.
Soon.
Someone shouted, “The rankings are out!”
All eyes turned to the large screen.
The first screen displayed the names and scores of the top one hundred people, one after another.
Once they appeared, they remained still.
Meanwhile, another large screen was scrolling wildly.
These were the names of candidates from all over the country.
The supervisors from the three major Rider academies also cast their gazes over.
They naturally paid no attention to the ones further down the list.
The reason they were here.
Was mainly to scout and secure the geniuses among the top one hundred nationwide in advance.
The three of them simultaneously looked towards the first place.
They exchanged glances, then, in unison, rubbed their eyes.
It seemed incorrect.
Then they looked again.
This time, they also took in the scores of the second and third places.
Not only them, but the entire scoring room seemed to fall silent for a moment!
Everyone was so shocked that no one spoke.
It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop...
Second place, twenty-three thousand points.
While it couldn’t compare to last year’s Lei Ming, it was still very good.
In fact, overall, it was quite close.
There was a chance in the future to surpass him.
Third place, twenty-two thousand eight hundred.
Fourth place...
The point difference among the top ten was extremely tight.
The gaps were small.
“Um, old man, sister, what’s going on with this first place?”
The young man from Longhu Rider Academy swallowed hard and said to the two who could be considered his seniors.
However, the other two were also in shock.
Fifty thousand points?
What kind of sorcery was this!
Keep in mind that last year’s Lei Ming, with three thousand points, was already considered an unparalleled genius who appeared once in ten years.
What was going on with this first place, Chen Ran?
These points were equivalent to sixteen Lei Mings!
It was simply outrageous!
Lei Ming: ┭┮﹏┭┮
They were stunned for a moment.
Then, they immediately began to check Chen Ran’s information.
“Decade... a newly awakened Rider sequence. After screening and verification, he killed a monster boss of actual LV20 in the martial exam secret realm. Longhu Rider Academy is inclusive and full of youthful energy. This Rider’s crimson color scheme is very youthful, fitting for our student. Old man and sister, you have no objections, right?”
This mischievous young man made the first move.
“???” x2
Of course, they disagreed.
Then, another wave of fierce competition for the talent was about to begin!
...
My apologies, my apologies, I confess.
However, this chapter has more words than before...