Ophelia opened her eyes and glanced at the window. The sun is rising and enjoy the scenery. 'I escaped my death a few times because it's not the right time.' She thought and sat up slowly. 'They're right. I must continue to live on and pursue my happiness to be with them.'

"You're awake?" She glanced up to see Hiiro. "How are you feeling?" He asked worriedly.

"Sore but I'll live, Hiiro." She answered in a soft tone and rubbed the bracelet. "I'm grounded until Zilar would take it off soon."

"Your brother knows you very well from your past life and present." Hiiro examined her condition. "Luckily, you're healing yourself slowly because of the moon."

"Yeah... I promise not to use it and you have my word for it." The former goddess assured him. "Hiiro, what were you trying to say before Sakura or Kanade is about to tease us?" She asked him curiously.

"I'm sorry for pushing you away, Ophelia." Hiiro apologized for ruining their relationship. "I messed up everything and upset you for not thinking about the consequences."

"Hiiro... you don't have to apologize for everything and I can tell you're sincere enough to mend the problems." Ophelia assured him lifting her hand to hold his. "We can take things slow."

"For you and everyone, I will." He answered in a determined tone and took something from his pocket. Hiiro vowed to improve his traits for everyone and her. "I'm returning something for you." He clasps the music note pendant around her neck.

Ophelia feels cold around her neck and finds out he returned the gift for her. "Hiiro?" Her blue eyes meet his brown eyes. She blushed at their closeness while her heart beat fast in close contact. 'He's close!' She screamed internally while masking her panic.

"You're my present and future, Barron Ophelia Selene." Hiiro whispered and leaned closer to her face. "You're my strong and weakness, my Moon." He pressed his lips on her.

Ophelia's eyes widened in shock before closing it and returning the kiss. She couldn't remember the last time they'd shared a kiss and love for each other. The former goddess wrapped Hiiro's neck to pull him close while he wrapped his hand around her back.

"Fee-chan, we're— woah!"

"Kya!"

"Oh my god!"

They pulled away from each other to hear Emu, Nico and Kanade's scream in shock. Taiga was surprised at their public display and relieved they had fixed their relationship. It hurts him to see Ophelia being with someone but he is content with her happiness.

"You could've just knocked on the door." Ophelia snapped and threw a pillow at them.

Kanade caught the pillow at ease and grinned widely like a Cheshire cat. "Be grateful that Sakura-chan and Kiriya aren't here~ otherwise they won't stop roasting you guys." She laughs at her red face in embarrassment and anger. The red-haired woman knew the engagement couple would roast Ophelia about her love life.

"You guys finally made up!?" Nico asked in shock while Ophelia nodded in confirmation. "To think that neesan is bold—"

"Can we just stop!" Ophelia begged and wanted to dig a hole for their interruption.

"Are we interrupting something?" They gave a space to reveal Haruka, William and Haruto.

"Yes, your— mphgh!?" Emu covered Kanade's mouth before she told them of their interruption.

"No, not at all, Aunt Haruka!" Emu assured her with a nervous smile. He's avoiding starting the conflict between her family and Hiiro. The genius gamer didn't know if she told them about her relationship with Hiiro.

"If you say so." She shrugged her shoulder and approached Ophelia. "How are you feeling, sweetheart?"

"I'm fine and couldn't wait to be discharged, mom." Ophelia answered truthfully.

"We brought you some food and books to entertain yourself, Muse." Haruto showed her the bag and froze at the gifts she'd been receiving. "You must be popular considering the amount of get well soon."

"Some of them are my admirers." She cringed and Hiiro glared at the gifts with jealousy. "The others are from the parents I used to look after their newborn child."

"I'm not surprised by your popularity, my dear." William couldn't help but tease his daughter.

"I asked Luna to bring the gifts home because they're everywhere." Ophelia answered and imagined Luna's struggle to bring them every day.

"They admire your job as a Nurse, Muse." He pointed out. "You used to be popular in your past life when you were an idol. I'm not surprised you're also a popular nurse."

"She chose to be a nurse rather than a doctor." Haruka commented and Ophelia laughed nervously. "It's our first time seeing your natural look not in disguise, darling."

"Zilar sealed most of my powers except my healing on the moon time, my natural looks showed up." Ophelia answered and played with her dark lilac hair. "I feel exposed to see the real me."

"You're still you no matter what appearance you have." Taiga commented bluntly. "Thanks to your Moon Knight power you'll be discharged soon from what I can read."

"Hanaya-sensei is right. Take things slowly and you'll be out." Hiiro assured her with a soft smile. "Zilar would be in charge of unsealing your bracelet."

Nico glances between Hiiro and Taiga. "Are you really gonna act so nice to each other?" She asked them with a smirk. "Neesan, Kanade and I brought your clothes." She showed her the yellow bag filled with stickers.

"Thank you." Ophelia thanked them with a smile. "Sometimes... I couldn't help that you two are— how should I say this?" She glanced at Emu.

"It feels creepy to hear you two being so polite to each other and looking after Fee-chan." Emu commented bluntly with an amused smile.

"Now that I think about it... it's like you're forcing yourself to be polite rather than be yourself." William voiced out his thoughts.

"Will-sensei is my former mentor and Ophelia is my kohai." Taiga answered and looked away. "It would be best if I help him to check her condition."

"Well, Hanaya-sensei is an alumnus of this hospital, and my senpai..." Hiiro stuttered nervously.

"You guys... are really awkward." Ophelia whispered and Haruka giggled behind her hand while Haruto smiled in amusement. "It's okay to change but— baby steps and be yourself, guys. You'll give us a nightmare if you force yourselves like that."

Kanade nodded in agreement. "If you're part of my industry they could see you're terrible at acting without being yourself." She pointed out.

"Then I will do as you wish, Ophelia..." Hiiro murmured and sighed softly. "Thank you, unlicensed doctor and Ophelia."

They stared at him in shock. "Still overly formal after all." Taiga commented bluntly. "Oi, Fairy. When you're discharged you owe me something." He warned her.

"Eh? What did I do!?" Ophelia exclaimed in shock at his threat. "At least you're still you." She whispered the last part and everyone heard her.

"Pulling that reckless move and asked me to look after Nico." He listed the things she owed him. "Do you understand?"

"Ye-ye-yes, sir." She stuttered nervously at the incoming punishment waiting for her.

Haruka laughs softly at their bickering. "It's nice to see you all getting along." She commented with a soft smile.

"We know our Muse is in safe hands and looking after each other." Haruto pointed out with a smile. "Ophelia, try to reveal yourself around us often." He referred to her looks.

"Yeah, I'll try." Ophelia answered with a smile. "Can I have some salted caramel cheesecake? Mom, I can tell it's homemade by you."

William shook his head in amusement. "You have good eyes to identify your mom's baking and cooking."

"What can I say? I learn it from her." She laughs softly.

"There's more for you guys at CR." Haruka informed them. "Poppy is storing the food for you guys to eat during break time."

"You're the best, Aunt Haruka!" Nico cheered and couldn't wait to eat the food.

Their game scope blared of Bugsters appeared. "Taiga-san, Kanade and I will go. Take care of Fee-chan." Emu informed the genius surgeon before they left.

"Be careful guys." Ophelia wished them luck and felt hopeless staying in the hospital.

"Don't worry, Ophelia." William noticed her look of worry and hopelessness without helping them. "Your friends can stop them."

"They're strong and there's nothing to worry about, neesan." Nico assured.

"You've been calling her neesan, Nico." Haruto pointed out the way she addressed Ophelia. "Why?"

William nodded in agreement. "I remember back then you hated each other and now look at you two— you guys get along really well."

Nico pursed her lips and glanced at Ophelia. "I feel bad at mistreating her back then. I realized how brat I was to her when she showed me nothing but kindness."

"Nico." Ophelia holds her hands. "That's all in the past. The important thing is... we sort it out."

"Yeah." She smiles softly and hands her the cheesecake. "Get some plenty of rest, neesan!"

Hiiro smiles at Ophelia without knowing William is observing him. William knew they patched things up because of their glances and expressions at each other.

'Ophelia is in good hands. There's nothing for us to worry about.' William thought with a smile.

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"The witness said it was around here." Asuna explained after they asked the witness about the location of Bugster.

"We're running around like circles." Kanade commented and froze hearing the grunting sound. "Where did that sound—"

"Graphite." Taiga called out his name surprised to see him covered in injuries.

"Could it be...?" Emu trailed off his thoughts to see Masamune fighting against Parado.

"I hate to say this but we must save Parado before Masamune ends him, Emu." Kanade suggested with a hint of worry at the possibility of Emu losing his abilities as a Kamen Rider.

"You're right." He agreed with him.

Kanade's eyes widened in shock. "Crap! He's going to kill him!" She rushes forward without waiting for them. "𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘪𝘵𝘻𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘎𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘳 𝘻𝘪𝘻𝘻𝘭~" The red-haired woman throws her spear at Masamune.

It caught Masamune's surprise and a direct hit by her weapon. "Gah!" He cried out in pain and crashed into the tree.

"Stay the hell away from Parado, Dan Masamune." Kanade warned him in a dangerous tone.

She summoned her spear and attacked the founder of GENM. Emu joined Kanade to fight against Masamune while Taiga stood alongside Asuna. Taiga and Asuna intended to protect Parado while Kanade and Emu fought against Masamune.

Masamune has no chance against them because he's being outnumbered. "Wait..!" He stopped them from attacking. "I have already prepared a fitting fate for you all." He reminded them while they looked suspicious.

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Zilar sighs softly at Kiriya's action for reading and walking in sync. The Knight walks next to him to ensure he doesn't collide with someone or bump into a wall. "You're going to hurt yourself like that, Kiriya." He pointed out with a deadpan look.

"Aren't you supposed to be working with the police?" Kiriya asked him curiously. "You're a detective and they need you." He wondered about his reason for visiting. "Unless you're worried about Goddess-sama."

"I'm off and can you blame me for worrying her?" He asked him curiously. "I lost the count of nearly losing another sibling."

"I can't blame you for it, my friend." He patted his shoulder. "She has us and there's nothing to worry about."

"I know." He smiles tiredly and opens the door.

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"What do you mean by fate?" Asuna asked Masamune cautiously.

"Which will you choose?" Masamune asked. "Perfect Knockout's fate? Or the patient's fate?"

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"Nico!" Zilar cried in shock at Nico panting and leaning on the wall in pain. "You're beginning to glitch, Kiriya!"

"Got it!" Kiriya used his game scope to examine Nico. She received a Game Syndrome with an unknown mark Bugster. "What's this mark? I've never seen it before. Z, do you recognize it?"

Zilar shook his head. "Unfortunately, I never encountered it before." He strokes Nico's head. "Nico, I'm going to carry you. Is that okay?"

She opened her left eye to see Zilar and Kiriya with their worried looks. "Guys..."

"We'll take you to the quarantine room." The Knight carried the female genius gamer in bridal style.

"It can't be...!" Kuroto gasps in shock after seeing the symbol from Kiriya's game scope. "Gamedeus..."

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"Gamedeus... Game Syndrome?" Emu asked in shock as Masamune targeted Nico to have the strongest Game Syndrome in her system.

"Why the hell did you target Nico?" Taiga asked in anger with a hint of worry and fear of his warden.

"Because she is the Rider Player closest to beating Kamen Rider Chronicle, in addition to being your ally and part of Ophelia's family." Masamune answered. "If you do not wish for her to vanish, hurry up and beat Gamedeus."

Asuna's eyes widened in realization. "But we'll need the Gashat Trophies of the upper-tier Bugsters..." She explained.

Emu glanced back and looked at Parado. Masamune chuckled in amusement. "I have good news for you. If you beat Perfect Knockout... I will give you his Gashat Trophy as a special reward." The founder of GENM suggested and threw the Gashat at them.

Kanade caught it at ease and stared at the Gashat in her hand. "The Tokimeki Crisis Gashat Trophy...." She whispered and passed it to Emu.

"That is your advance payment. Take it." He urged them to take it. "You guys are the game's enemy character, after all." Masamune pointed out before transporting himself close to Parado. "You were only born so humans could kill you." He whispered before leaving them.

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Kiriya is checking Nico's condition while Zilar is watching Nico with a worried look. "Please..." She pushes her upper body up. "Don't tell neesan that I've been infected." The female genius gamer begged and didn't want Ophelia to worry about her condition.

"Yeah, we know." Kiriya assured her. "We must beat the last boss and Chronicle to cure you quickly." He laid her down gently.

"Kiriya is right." Zilar wipes Nico's sweat on her forehead. "Leave everything to us, Nico."

"That's not possible." Kuroto breaks their optimism of curing Nico. "To beat it, we'll have to defeat Parado and Emu will lose his ability to transform. Ophelia is out of the commission until she's recovered." He pointed out.

Kiriya approached Kuroto. "Is this really the time to be saying that?" He asked in a hushed tone angrily. "Her life is at stake!"

"You're going to worsen her condition if you keep talking like that, Kuroto." Zilar pointed out in a hushed tone as he approached the former CEO.

Kuroto placed down the clipboard and approached Nico. "There's no need to worry." He assured her. "Even if you vanish, you can continue as a —"

Zilar grabs his collar and throws him against the wall. "I dare you to finish that sentence, Dan Kuroto." His eyes flashed silver. "Nico is part of Ophelia's family and I'll be damned if anything happens to her because of your words."

The former CEO fixes his blazer and glares at Zilar for throwing him. "Beating Chronos is our priority and did you forget that her healing is useless against Game Syndrome? For that, we need Ex-Aid's power and Ophelia's Rebirth Knight."

Nico clutches the sheet in fear without anyone noticing. She failed to notice Zilar sense her fear through the aura and vowed to find a way to cure Nico.

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Emu walked away without a word while the others followed him. "Why did you save me?" Parado asked them and stopped his hands from shaking.

"We can't let you die or Emu will lose his ability to transform." Asuna answered. "Ophelia is out of the commission and needs Emu to help her."

"Stop kidding me!" Parado scoffs bitterly. "Did you expect me to be defeated?" He asked angrily at their assumptions of getting defeated by Masamune.

"It seems like you handled it well." Taiga commented sarcastically about his performance.

"You were about to be defeated by him if you weren't intervened, Parado." Kanade pointed out about his previous battle against Masamune. "Your hands are shaking and you expect us to believe you will win against him?"

Emu nods in agreement. "Stop putting up a brave front." He snapped at the male Bugster. "Chronos would've killed you if it weren't for us."

"Shut up!" Parado yelled at them and stood up. "My heart is seething... I'll beat Chronos." He vowed to defeat the founder of GENM.

"You can't beat Chronos." He disagreed with the idea of facing Masamune alone by fighting him.

"I wasn't born to be killed by humans!" He slams the tree in anger and pants heavily.

"Parado..." Kanade whispered and narrowed her eyes at him. 'You're scared of dying.' She thoughts.

"I'm the protagonist of Kamen Rider Chronicle." He whispered as they left.

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"Doctors and nurses can't just stand by as a patient dies." Masamune pointed out and held the pebble in his hand. "The only path left for Ex-Aid... eliminate Perfect Knockout." He dropped it on the justice scale inside the aquarium. He smiled and frowned. "There's only Ophelia left to face me."

His telephone rang and he accepted the call. "It's me."

"Mr. CEO. I have a report concerning the overseas sales of Rider Chronicle." His Secretary explained.

"What is it?" Masamune asked curiously.

"The manufacturer, Machina Vision, has requested a Gamer Driver and Knight as a condition to enter into partnership with us." She answered.

Masamune closed the files. "Thank you. I will handle the rest." He assured her and ended the call. The founder of GENM stared at the computer screen. "You are one greedy man too, aren't you... CEO Johnny Maxima? Knights differed from Kamen Riders because they don't use Driver to transform."

The screen revealed the webpage of Machina Vision with the CEO on their website.

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"What? She was sent to CR!?" Hiiro asked in a hushed tone after receiving a call from Kiriya.

The genius surgeon distances himself from Ophelia to talk privately with Kiriya. "Yeah." Kiriya answered and gulped nervously. "Just don't tell Healer-chan there. She'll make a ruckus and Sakura is coming soon to company her." He begged and didn't want Ophelia to get involved in their operation to save Nico.

"Understood." Hiiro agreed with his idea and ended the call.

Ophelia played the piano using her tablet to create a song. She opens her mouth to sing a few words.

"Takaku takaku  kono te wo nobashite
Kitto kitto tte mou ichido negau kara"

She wrote it down in her notes to remember before playing it more as Hiiro came back. "I have an emergency case... I'll be back in the evening and Ena-sensei is coming soon." The genius surgeon informed her before leaving.

"Did something happen to her?" Ophelia asked worriedly as she overheard a few words from Kiriya over his phone.

"Her?" Hiiro asked curiously wondering which female she was referring to. "Who do you mean?"

She sighs softly and closes her tablet and notes. "Hiiro, my powers are sealed but I can tell you're terrible at lying." Ophelia pushed her things aside before removing the IV needle.

"Lie down and rest!" Hiiro stops Ophelia from leaving the bed.

Ophelia shoves him away. "She's my sister and I'll be damned if anything happens to her on my watch." She breaks the sealed bracelet in her bare hands and feels the power running in her body. Her hair reverts to black and hazel eyes.

"Understand her feelings!" He holds her shoulder refraining from leaving the room. "She's worried about you!"

"My injuries are no longer a concern and I have to save her."

"Ophelia, you're doing it again!" Hiiro shoved her down to sit. "Please, think about yourself." He begged and her eyes got teary from being helpless. "You aren't the only one who was worried and wants to save her."

"Nico..." She whimpered and tears started to fall. Ophelia is scared of Nico being infected again by Game Syndrome.

"I promise you, we'll save her." Hiiro vows and wipes her tears. He placed his forehead to hers. "Stay here until you recover, my Moon. Trust us."

Ophelia stared at his brown eyes filled with sincerity and determined to save Nico's life. "Save her."

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"Nico-chan!" Emu barged into the quarantine room with Kanade, Taiga and Asuna behind him.

Kiriya, Luna and Zilar stop them from coming closer. "Shh.." The coroner hushed them in a low voice. "It's more serious than the usual Game Syndrome." Kiriya explained in a grim tone.

Nico pants and sit up. "Looks like we're finally reaching the last boss." The female genius gamer reminds them.

"Oi, you need to rest." Taiga pushed her down gently.

"Are you alright, Nico-chan?" Emu asked worriedly.

"Do you think we can try to heal her using Ophelia's abilities?" Kanade asked Zilar curiously.

Zilar frowned and shook his head. "No. Luna tried it and it didn't work out." He answered.

"I'm obviously not! Can't you tell by looking!?" Nico snapped at Emu's question before throwing her stuff at him.

"Nico, tone down your temper." Luna scolded her with a glare for being disrespectful towards Emu.

"You need to rest. Come on." Asuna urged her to rest.

"I... always wanted to say this..." Nico pants heavily and everyone stares at her. "... about what I did before. I'm sorry." She apologizes to Emu.

"Eh?" Emu looked surprised while Kanade and Asuna dragged the others out of the quarantine room to talk privately.

"Six years ago, I thought you were the one who defeated me at the game tournament..." Nico explained about her loss and hatred towards him. "...and I always wanted to defeat you. But it was Parado... I'm really sorry." She apologized sincerely and looked into his eyes.

"I don't mind at all." Emu brushed off her apology and forgave her actions.

"Emu... I'm... scared." She answered truthfully of her fate to die by the Game Syndrome and clutched her hands shakingly. "I don't want to die." Tears came out from her eyes and holding back.

Emu looks torn about his decision and remembers the time he had a car accident. "It'll be alright. I'll get your smile back. I promise you." He assured her while she smiled weakly.

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"What do you mean, you'll cure Nico-chan?" Kiriya asked once Emu declared he'd save her from the Game Syndrome.

"What are you trying to do, Emu?" Asuna asked.

Emu ignored them and he approached Kuruto. "What will happen if I destroy Chronos' Rider Chronicle Gashat?" He asked the former CEO.

"Why are you asking this?" Kuroto asked him curiously while typing on his computer.

"If we forcibly shut down Chronicle, will the patients be cured?" He asked.

Kuroto stared at him. "I have no idea." He answered truthfully before walking away.

"Answer me!" He grabs his shoulder to prevent him from walking away. 'I have to save Nico-chan and the others to cure them! By destroying the Kamen Rider!' He thoughts.

"Her life is backed up as data, so it's not a problem." Kuroto retorted back and shoved his hands away. "Just think of how to defeat Chronos."

"You wanted to let her become a Bugster against her own will?" Kanade asked with a disbelief tone. "Including the others too? Who becomes the victim of Game Syndrome?"

"You're still focusing on that!?" Taiga asked angrily worried about Nico's well-being.

"Kuroto, please take back what you said just now." Asuna warned him.

Emu glared at Kuroto in anger. "Nico-chan's life is at stake. You didn't even bother to check your sister's well-being after her operation." Kuroto remained silent and made himself coffee. "It was a mistake to ask you. I'll ask Fee-chan." He runs off.

"Wait! Does Elena-chan know about Nico's condition!?" Kanade runs off to chase him.

Taiga glares at Kuroto. "You're heartless and I'm glad Ophelia didn't get it from you." He walked away to check Nico's well-being.

Zilar stared at Kuroto in stoicism before walking away from them. Luna noticed he was being silent. "Zilar-sama?" The female android called his name cautiously.

"I can't stay in the same room with him." Zilar answered bluntly and his eyes flashed silver. "If I stay here long, I'll end up draining his life and destroying his existence." He left.

Luna breathes heavily and glances at Asuna and Kiriya. "That went well." She commented sarcastically before leaving to check on Ophelia's condition.

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"Fee-chan?" Ophelia glanced up from her talk with Sakura to reveal Emu and Kanade.

"Emu, Kanade?" Ophelia called their names in surprise to see them. "How's Nico?"

"You knew then." Kanade pointed out and she nodded. "How?"

"Hiiro is a terrible liar and overheard a few words from Kiriya." She answered truthfully. "Is there something you need?"

Emu glanced at Kanade and she nodded. "Um... do you have an idea to stop Chronos?" He asked about her opinions. "We tried to ask Kuroto-san and didn't end well."

"Believe me when I saw this, I was this close to punching his face if it wasn't for Kiriya." Kanade commented and huffed in annoyance.

"Hmm..." Ophelia hummed in deep thought and stared at Emu. "I have an idea to obtain the last Gashat without losing your ability, Emu."

"You do!?" Emu asked in surprise and Sakura stared at her. 'Fee-chan has an idea ahead despite still resting.'

"Are you sure about this?" Sakura asked her curiously about the plan. "Your reckless plan succeeded and earned an earful from Zilar."

Ophelia laughed nervously and shook her head. "We'll cross the bridge when it comes." She assured her and waved her hands at the couple to come closer. "Only us knew about it and no one else."

"Fewer people the better or Masamune could see through to the others." Sakura warned them. "Hit it, Elena."

"Phase 1... give Parado what he wants." Ophelia begins to explain their plan. "A showdown between you and him, Emu. Here's the phase 2..." She explained the plan and Emu's eyes widened in surprise.

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Emu found Parado on the roof thanks to Luna's tracking skills. He followed Ophelia's plan without making mistakes. "Don't push yourself too hard. You're actually afraid of Chronos." He pointed out Parado's true fear.

"I'm not afraid." Parado lied and laughed weakly.

"Then why? Are you trembling so much?" He asked curiously and Parado stopped his hand from shaking. "It's natural. Everyone is afraid of death. I had the same experience and Fee-chan too. It was 16 years ago just after you infected me. I was in an accident." The genius gamer recalled his car accident after showing the symptoms of Game Syndrome. He crashed into a car and hurt his abdomen while being admitted to the hospital. "When I thought that I might die... my heart trembled. I was really...scared." He clutches his heart.

Parado sighed in annoyance and scratched his head. "What are you trying to say?" He asked annoyingly at Emu's past. "Did you think I'd run away in fear after hearing that?"

Emu stared at him. "I'm not worried about you." He assured him. "I'm worried about the patient. I don't want Nico-chan to experience that fear any longer! For that... I will carry out the promise I made with you."

"Promise?" The male Bugster couldn't remember the promise he made to him.

"We'll make... settle our score." The genius gamer vowed.

"Fine with me. Let's do it! I'll battle Ophelia next after I'm done with you." Parado accepted the showdown and forgot about Masamune temporarily. "Max Dai Henshin!" He activated his dual Gashat.

Emu activated his golden Gashat. "Hyper Muteki!"

"Hyper Dai Henshin!"

"Docking! Pakkaan! Muteki! Hyper Muteki Ex-Aid!"

"Dual Gashatto! Mix up! Perfect Knock Out!"

"This will be my last battle with you and you'll never get through with Fee-chan." Emu declared. "I will change your fate."

Parado breathes heavily. "That's just what I wanted!" He exclaimed throwing a punch at Emu.

Emu singlehandedly dodges it before grabbing his shoulder and smacking him down on the other roof.  He throws him away while Parado summons his ax gun and shoots at him. Emu hardly feels the pain of the plasma. The genius gamer walked towards him slowly before grabbing Parado's collar. "You can't beat me!" He vowed and threw a punch at him.

"Shut up!" Parado snapped at Emu and activated his switch's weapon to ax mode.

"Zu-Goon!" The male Bugster swings his ax at Emu.

Emu grabs his wrist and punches at Parado's chest. The male Bugster cried out in pain and pants heavily. "Did you think you could beat Chronos with that strength of level?!" He asked sternly and saw his health gauge was on the red line.

Parado grabbed his head in pain and shook. "Shut up!" He yelled in anger before attacking Emu.

Emu grabbed his fists before kneed him on the stomach. He throws him and stomps his stomach a few times before grabbing his collar. The genius gamer rolls him over. "Come at me."

Parado yelled and ran over to grab Emu's stomach to push him. Emu didn't budge and punched his back to fall to the ground. The genius gamer grabbed his arm to pull up before throwing punches and kicks at him. The male Bugster crashed into the wall to create a dent and his health gauge became zero.

"The winner has been decided." Emu declared seeing Parado is no longer to battle.

"It's not over yet..." Parado denied the idea of Emu winning the battle. "Next time I'll...beat you..." He pants heavily and tries to disappear.

Emu caught Parado before he could escape. "There is no escape. I'll show you an ending befitting a loser!" He throws fists at him.

Poppy and Kuroto joined Kanade as she watched the battle without interrupting them from the beginning. "What are you thinking, Emu!?" Kuroto asked angrily and glared at the red-haired woman. "You're supposed to stop him!"

"You think I don't know that!?" Kanade retorted as she tried to stop Emu from defeating Parado but they needed to save Nico. "We have to save Nico!"

"To save Nico, we have to reach Gamedeus!" Emu exclaimed and needed to defeat Parado if it meant defeating him and losing his ability. He activated his final attack.

"Finisher!"

"I got it. I'll answer you!" Kuroto panics and finds a solution to save Nico without killing Parado. "If we destroy Chronos' Gashat, the patients will be cured! Are you satisfied now!" He answered while Emu ignored him. "You can't lose your ability to transform! Ophelia needs you!" Emu's body glowed and sent a flying kick at Parado.

"Hyper Critical Sparking!"

"Stop it!" Kuroto yells while Poppy panics.

Parado screams and throws a punch to stop Emu from using the final attack. He remembered Emu's past when he had a car accident as a child. Emu appears in his thoughts. "Goodbye... Parado." The genius gamer said farewell to his Bugster and fell into the water.

Parado yelled and was destroyed by Emu's attack. Poppy flinched and Kanade didn't hesitate to comfort the pink-haired Bugster. The male Bugster is beginning to fade away.

"No..." Parado whimpered and saw his body disappearing slowly. "No... no!" He cried and faced him while crying.

"Parado..." Emu called out his name in a low tone and touched his shoulder.

"Emu.."

"I won." He declared and clutched his hand as Parado was destroyed.

Kuroto and Poppy stood there in shock. "Parado... is dead!" The former CEO whispered in shock.

Poppy was speechless after seeing her friend destroyed by Emu. The red-haired woman comforts her without a word. "Kanade-chan...I..."

"I know." Kanade whispered stroking her pink hair.

"Do you know what you just did!?" Kuroto yelled in anger at Emu's action once he reverted to normal. "You can't transform into Ex-Aid anymore! Ophelia has to face him alone! This can't be undone!" He slams the rail in anger and turns his back.

They have to rely on Ophelia to defeat Chronos without Hyper Muteki.