Time ticked by, second by minute.
Within this special realm where martial arts examinations were taking place nationwide, battles were erupting everywhere.
Some, unfortunate, chose monsters far exceeding their level as opponents. Injured, they were forced to call for rescue using their exam passes and retreated early.
Others embodied the spirit of a brute, engaging in close-quarters combat with monsters.
And then there were those who chose to be cunning tricksters, lurking to ambush monsters.
In any case, various factors would influence the future.
But where there’s a will, there’s a way.
The pass rate for the martial arts exam remained acceptable each year, adding much fresh blood to the Knight Academies and the Knight forces guarding the various spatial rifts.
Everything experienced from entering the martial arts exam grounds was, in essence, a test!
Two hours later.
Chen Ran, holding the Decade Driver, slowly entered a hidden, dark, and chilling cave.
An eerie aura permeated the surroundings.
Torches flickered along the walls.
At the end of the line of sight, a ‘throne’ made of piled stones stood.
“Looks like this is it,”
Chen Ran murmured.
Suddenly!
The candlelight in the cave flickered, and accompanied by a chill, a figure appeared on the throne.
It was a bat monster with eyes glowing crimson!
A bat...
Chen Ran’s lips twitched slightly at the sight.
As expected.
It was an ancient tradition for Kamen Riders: spiders offered to the heavens, bats offered to the earth.
The spiders had already met their end, so the bats wouldn’t be far behind.
Chen Ran’s experience as a Knight was proceeding according to the script.
This bat monster was the king of a nearby area.
Chen Ran had been searching for it for a long time.
The martial arts exam had already been underway for two hours.
Through the battles during this period,
He had honed his combat skills, leading to rapid growth in his practical combat ability, while also learning the points represented by different levels of monsters.
He had a rough idea.
Level 1 monsters were worth 1 point.
Then, the points increased exponentially with level.
However, this was just an approximation.
The Knight Evolution System he possessed wasn't that intelligent; it couldn't clearly display the monster levels. Their actual strength still depended on his own perception, and in this world, both Knights and monsters possessed a certain ‘idealistic’ quality.
At certain times, they could even achieve power-ups and exhibit combat power beyond imagination.
When it came to strength, rather than programmed point values, one could certainly not underestimate them.
Strategically underestimate the enemy, tactically respect the enemy!
Underestimation was often the culprit behind a downfall!
So, the bat monster before him.
Its strength level was: lv10?
Chen Ran’s brows inexplicably rose.
A level ten monster was a boss in the beginner map of the martial arts exam.
After these monsters were captured by powerful humans and brought into the martial arts exam realm, they could not escape. They could only rule a certain area based on their strength, with the powerful suppressing the weak by force. Therefore, whether they were Grongi, Orphnoch, or Fangire, they were all gathered together.
The bat monster appearing before Chen Ran was an Orphnoch from the 555 world!
“It was you who killed so many of my subordinates?”
The Bat Orphnoch’s voice was stern.
He emanated an aura.
He was the king Chen Ran had encountered while sweeping through this area.
He controlled a large portion of the territory.
The strength he displayed upon being captured was only lv10. In fact, among the new blood that joined at the same time, there were those with extraordinary talent who quickly reached level fifteen or even twenty.
Then, before they could even celebrate, they were dealt with by the Knights managing the secret realm.
If they had no special abilities.
At that time, his mood was probably one of despair.
But before he was captured and brought into the realm, he found a badge.
It bore a special double-headed eagle.
If Chen Ran saw it, he would notice that it was only missing a ‘DCD’ from the mark of the Shocker.
This badge possessed a level-masking effect.
He thus avoided several detection waves.
Upon learning of this ability,
He was overjoyed.
He roamed and battled within the realm, gathering many monsters under his command. He felt no fear of human Knights’ investigations. After all, the realm was used most frequently only once a year. As long as his strength level didn't exceed lv10, he could cause as much trouble as he pleased within this realm.
Even if he engaged in group activities with other monsters, he wouldn't be bothered.
But he was still quite cautious.
He didn't level up excessively!
The main reason was his fear of accidents.
Therefore, he had only reached level twenty by now!
Calculating the days,
Today was once again the day of the annual martial arts exam in the human world.
He had ordered his subordinate monsters to hunt human examinees.
Ideally, he wanted them to kill several to vent his anger.
Then, after the martial arts exam, this special realm would be sealed again.
They would continue the music, and continue... the dance!
But who would have thought that among the newly awakened Kamen Riders of this generation, there would be an absolute monster.
Not only had he killed many of his subordinate monsters,
But he was even heading towards him.
It was simply unbearable!
“Heh, so what?”
Chen Ran smiled.
He took out the Decade card and transformed again.
With a swipe of his sword, he leaped forward.
In an instant, he was beside the Bat Orphnoch.
He thrust his sword fiercely.
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*Clang...*
It was as if he had struck solid steel. The immediate bleeding situation did not occur.
This Bat Orphnoch’s defense was truly strong.
According to its characteristics, it shouldn't be like this?
For true defense, shouldn't one look to the turtle-guy?
After all, he was a Grongi who "guarded" the lights of countless homes and withstood Kuuga’s nuclear kick!
“Hoo!”
The Bat Orphnoch roared suddenly, clenching his fists and attacking Decade.
Punch after punch.
Giving no room for reaction.
It had to be said, worthy of being a boss...
Chen Ran marveled inwardly.
He tapped his foot and rapidly retreated.
He did not directly confront the opponent's attacks.
He wasn't a brute who couldn't dodge.
These attacks were not fatal,
But being hit would still be unpleasant.
So, if he could dodge, he would.
Chen Ran’s combat talent was immense.
He was growing every moment!
His combat reactions and movements had undergone a seismic change compared to when he first entered the realm.
The Bat Orphnoch seemed surprised.
He chuckled and said, “Not bad, human. I’ll remember you. State your name.”
Chen Ran casually switched his Card Holder Sword to gun mode.
He shrugged.
“Me? I’m just a passing Kamen Rider. Remember that!”
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