Alien bugs!
Chen Ran knew these types of strange creatures well. Just like their primitive counterparts, before shedding their thick cocoons, they were merely common grunts, with ordinary speed and strength.
Even with 'mutated variants,' they were essentially just a change of skin, with enhanced physical defense.
Zect's ant soldier units were slightly more adept. They could deal with them using their gunblades.
But once they molted...
The alien bugs would master a cutting-edge technique.
Clock Up!
Also known as: Super High Speed.
This was a divine skill that manipulated temporal flow by controlling light particles, enabling incredibly fast movement.
To combat them, the Rider belts developed by Zect were also equipped with this ability.
It was mainly because the lack of it was a significant disadvantage.
When fighting alien bugs, without a corresponding ability to counter, one would inevitably struggle.
From the knowledge he acquired in high school, Chen Ran could analyze this. Fighting molted adults was indeed difficult!
Chen Ran planned to end it quickly.
He currently didn't have any speed-boosting skill cards. Facing hyper-speed adult bugs, he believed he could handle them.
Decade's dimensional vision allowed him to effortlessly spot the adult bugs in their Clock Up state. Whether he could achieve a surprise victory depended entirely on his reaction time.
But that required experimentation.
If this were a deserted area with few people, and no ordinary civilians were being chased by alien bugs nearby, Chen Ran would have done so.
To hone his reaction abilities, to personally experience various unfavorable terrains.
Only then could one become stronger!
Even after awakening as Decade and possessing the Rider Evolution System, Chen Ran did not become complacent.
Persistence, effort.
Step by step, following his own plan, continuously growing stronger!
Perhaps one day, becoming a god might not be entirely impossible.
Chen Ran's right hand, holding his sword, charged up. As he closed in on one of the alien bugs, he leaped down and swung.
This strike was made with his full strength.
Since he decided to finish it quickly.
He had to give it his all.
Otherwise, it would just be a waste of time.
Chen Ran considered his time to be very precious.
In an instant.
Green flames erupted, and the alien bug vanished without a trace.
"1!"
Chen Ran silently counted.
It was evident.
The Kabuto world had entered a period of frequent alien bug appearances, meaning the plot had begun.
During the 'Shibuya Incident' seven years ago.
Meteorites rained down!
A disaster befell Japan.
But what descended upon this planet wasn't just meteorites, but also the unfathomable, terrifying alien creatures—the alien bugs!
The alien bugs arrived and lay dormant for seven full years.
Only now had they entered the 'frequent occurrence period.'
Alien bugs typically appeared in groups.
In other words.
When alien bugs appeared, one about to molt would act as the squad leader, while the others... were fodder.
Of course, this was a general observation. A situation where all of them molted was a low-probability event, but not impossible.
Just as Chen Ran finished off the alien bug lunging at him.
The remaining alien bugs seemed to have their enmity triggered by Decade.
They swarmed towards him with all their might.
"Just as I intended."
Chen Ran muttered softly.
Shing...
A sound of air being torn apart came from behind him. It was the sharp claws of an alien bug.
Decade didn't turn around. He suddenly reversed his grip on his sword.
And thrust backward!
The sound of flesh being pierced.
The sharp edge of the Card Box equipped sword broke through the alien bug's defense.
Then, Chen Ran twisted the blade, gathering power to the side and pulling.
Another alien bug was eliminated.
"2..."
Chen Ran murmured softly, his voice quiet.
Without pausing, he continued the fight.
After defeating two, three alien bugs remained.
There were no signs of high-level molting.
Even though Decade had already killed two of their brethren.
They continued to advance, driven by instinct.
As if they knew no pain, no fatigue.
Well, that was likely just Chen Ran's imagination.
The reality was...
Anger!
The appearance of the strange pink rider had completely disrupted their actions.
They had no other thought than to kill him.
As for Chen Ran.
These few alien bugs, upon seeing him transform into Decade, not only refused to surrender but dared to counterattack?
(〃＞皿＜)
Chen Ran pressed forward.
His movements were clean and efficient.
This time, he didn't arbitrarily switch between gun and sword.
Occasionally enjoying the thrill of close combat was also a pleasant sensation?
He danced on the battlefield like a butterfly.
He dealt with all the alien bugs in a flash.
He clapped his hands and then deactivated his transformation...
...