Chapter 44 Endless Game
Ophelia and the others knew they couldn't use the Hyper Muteki Gashat without Parado. "Being illegitimate players of this game, your clears are all null and void." Masamune continued to speak. "You rare characters are bugs that make the game glitch. And bugs... must be erased." He activated his Gashat.
"Kamen Rider Chronicle!"
"Henshin!"
"Gashatto! Buggle up! Take hold of the sky, Rider! Forward through time, Chronicle. The end of time is here." He chuckled darkly.
Kanade placed Emu behind him while narrowing her gaze at Masamune darkly. "Chronos... we'll end you whatever it takes!" The red-haired woman declared while Kiriya, Hiiro, Taiga and Kuroto activated their Gashat.
"Henshin!"
They all marched toward Masamune except Emu watching their fight. Masamune dodges their attack before throwing his weapon away. "As long as I am here, this game will live on." He activated the Pause ability.
"Pause!"
"Not on our watch!" Ophelia and Zilar are immune as they transform into Rebirth Knight and Gold Knight. The Pause ability is nullified on them as they swing their sword at him.
Masamune cried out in pain as they managed to deactivate his Pause ability. "Restart!"
"There's always an ending." Ophelia grunted while holding back the pain. "An ending to destroy Kamen Rider Chronicle and your madness." She declared.
"Alita is no longer here to help you and you'll never become the Moon Knight like your predecessors!" The founder of GENM snapped at her. "To think I was reborn and happened to be your father... I'll enjoy destroying your existence, Ophelia." Ophelia couldn't help but shiver in fear but refused to show a sign of weakness.
Kuroto grunted. "Games are everything to me!" He exclaimed and glanced at Ophelia. "Including my younger sister, Ophelia." The former goddess stared at him in shock. "I won't be used by trash like you anymore and badmouthing her."
Kanade blinked in surprise at his words. "Am I hearing things or did Kuroto finally acknowledge her as his sister?" She asked Kiriya curiously.
"I heard it loud and clear Red." Kiriya assured the red-haired woman. It's a surprise for everyone for Kuroto to accept Ophelia as part of his life considering he nearly killed her before. "I can't stop until we've settled the score for all those who have passed!"
"Surrender or forfeiting isn't part of my dictionary... I refuse to lose someone I care to sit by and do nothing." She throws her Armed Gear in Masamune's direction.
They all rushed forward to fight against Masamune. Despite the injuries they receive from their battle, no one is giving up as they push their limits to defeat him. The founder of GENM twirls around and hits as they push back.
Taiga pushes himself up. "I won't lose anything anymore." He readied his guns. "And so I will crush you!"
Zilar readied his arrow and bow. "Earth is my second home and didn't matter which dimension I'm from but I'll put my life on the line to save them!" He released the string and hit Masamune.
"I will continue to fight as long as there are lives to save!" Hiiro vowed. "That's what it means to be a doctor!"
Ophelia's sword glowed. "We're their protectors to protect them from harm and I refuse to let you take over the world!" She spins her sword before thrusting it forward.
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒙
Masamune switches his blade to a whip to cancel Ophelia, Kanade and Zilar's attack. He spins it around and slashes everyone. Kiriya, Kuroto, Hiiro and Taiga revert themselves while a cable is capturing Zilar, Kanade and Ophelia.
"Everyone!" Ophelia cried out worriedly while Masamune tightened the cable around her neck. "Ack!"
"Ophelia!" Hiiro, Taiga and Kuroto cried out her name worriedly.
"You scoundrel.." Zilar grunted in pain at the tightened cable on his hands and legs.
Masamune scoffs and strokes Ophelia's cheek with his shield. "How foolish of you and everyone to think you can defeat me. Look at the state of you! Do you think... you can still fight with your condition?"
"Leave Fee-chan, alone!" Emu yelled in anger as he threw punches and kicks at him.
Masamune deflects it before grabbing the back of his coat and throwing Emu close to the others. The genius gamer grunted in pain while he shook his head in disappointment. "DoReMiFa Beat, Luna Knight and Perfect Knock Out died noble deaths, although it was all for naught." He spins his sword. "They were three lives with no commercial value."
"You...ar..e wr..ong, Masamune." Ophelia gasps and protests his ill words toward their fallen friends.
"Fee-chan is right." Emu pants and forces himself to stand. "Don't you dare speak of Poppy's, Luna's and Parado's lives..."
"Emu... everyone." Kanade whispered and it tore her to see them struggling to get up while she, Zilar and Ophelia were being held a hostage.
"Your lives, too, have no commercial value left." Masamune retorted back before activating his Pause ability.
"Pause"
It freezes time except for Masamune, Zilar and Ophelia. Masamune chuckled darkly and stared at the two Knights. "I am the one who controls all lives." He approached Emu. "And I declare you all... discontinued starting from the person dear to you, Ophelia." He raises his blade close to Emu's neck.
"No!" Ophelia yelled while they tried to force themselves to destroy the cables. "Aah!" It tightened the grip around them.
"I'll destroy every single one of them!" He's about to swing his weapon at him.
"EMU!" Zilar and Ophelia shouted his name, hoping it would reach his ears.
"Don't..." Masamune froze as they heard a genius gamer's voice. "Don't you dare..." His finger twitched while his eyes flashed red. "Don't you dare speak of people's lives!" He punches Masamune's Driver and shatters the screen as it deactivates.
Zilar, Ophelia and Kanade were released when the cables disappeared while Ophelia coughs to regain her breathing. Zilar immediately checked on her condition but she smiled in reassurance.
"What!?" Masamune gasped in shock and didn't expect Emu to move to destroy his Driver.
"Chronos..." Emu pants and stood up. "We will defeat you." The others stood next to him.
Ophelia stared at Masamune in determination. "I'll always help you, Emu. We're going to finish what we started and end it."
Kanade nodded in agreement. "We swore to defeat Masamune and will achieve it."
Zilar glances at the genius gamer before facing Masamune. "I'm a man of my word and assist you with my abilities."
Kiriya smirked in amusement at Zilar's words. "Always the noble one, Z. Count me in for this ride!"
"I will crush all Bugsters." Taiga vowed.
"For the sake of humanity's future..." Hiiro declared as they readied their Gashats.
"We'll change the patients' fates with our own hands!" Emu yelled and activated his Gashats.
"Mighty Action X!"
"Taddle Quest!"
"Bakusou Bike!"
"Bang Bang Shooting!"
"Henshin!"
"Gashatto! Gacchaan! Level up! I'm a Kamen Rider."
"We'll clear this with no continues!" Emu declared as he rode on Kiriya's bike.
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Ophelia's eyes glowed bright and she started to sing.
"Nigitta MESSEEJI that's rising hope"
It increases their abilities due to Ophelia's singing.
"Yuruganai sekai hijou na genjou tsuzuku kabe wa nanjuusou?
IMEEJI toori nanka ja nai shizuka ni sawagi dashita honnou
Meiro mitai ikitomari nanda mou shikou wa DISUTOOSHON
Youshanai ne itsunomani miushinatta RUUTO, abaredasu"
They're attacking in sync and relying on their timing without communication as they trust each other. Masamune struggled to defend himself being outnumbered by them.
"Be discontinued by my hand, once and for all!" Masamune declared and he was annoyed by Ophelia's voice as she sang.
"Pay attention! Hey, what is it?
Watch your step now! Joushiki nanka iranai
Are you serious!? no no no, don't worry 1,2,3
Fukikaesu shinzou no RIZUMU"
"Kuroto!/ Hey, God!" Ophelia and Kiriya cried out Kuroto's name as he appeared out of nowhere and kicked Masamune's face.
Kuroto laughs in amusement. "A delayed continue!"
Zilar and Taiga keep shooting using their respective weapons before throwing them while dodging the blades. Hiiro and Kanade took a chance as they swung their sword and spear at Masamune to destroy his weapons.
"Ophelia!" Kanade and Hiiro called out her name.
"Shikai mada kuranderu soredemo ikanakucha
Kimi ga shinjiteru boku wo uragiru wake ni ikanai tsuyoku KURAKUSHON ga naru"
Ophelia thrusts her sword fast to stab Masamune consecutively without a break before backflipping. "Emu and Kiriya!"
Emu and Kiriya took turns hitting Masamune; he had difficulty defending himself without a weapon. "How!?" Masamune exclaimed in shock and didn't expect they would still fight in their worst condition. He received a whack from Emu's hammer. "They're only Level 2's, Symphogear, Rebirth Knight and Gold Knight and yet they have the upper hand!?" He pants heavily.
"Of course we do. Parado sacrificed himself to suppress the virus in you!" Emu explained about his condition.
Ophelia nodded in agreement. "You're struggling to face us because of our will and determination to save them!" She switches her sword to rapier.
Emu and Ophelia are teaming up to attack Masamune while he cries out in pain and is overwhelmed by their abilities.
"Chronos, your fate ends here and now!" Emu declared and activated his final attack.
Ophelia jumps before spinning around with a full moon behind her.
"Gashuun!"
"Kodoku na mama toki ga tattatte nigeru koto oboetatte
Atarashii kyou ga kichau kedo
Kono negai tatoe mahou ga nakutatte kanaenakya, chikatta
Boku wa kimi to mada mitai mirai arunda yo
Nakisou demo kuyashikute mo tomatte irarenai
Nigitta MESSEEJI that's rising hope"
"Mighty Critical Strike!"
𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒔𝒖𝒌𝒖𝒚𝒐𝒎𝒊
Emu and Ophelia combined while Masamune encountered their attack. They battle and cry as they pour out all their energy. Masamune was overwhelmed and consumed by their attack to cause an explosion.
"Critical Blow!"
Emu and Ophelia landed on the ground leaving Masamune defeated by them. The others stared at the explosion while Emu rubbed Ophelia's shoulder for comfort.
"Game...clear." The genius gamer whispered and glanced at Ophelia. "Fee-chan?"
"He may be my biological father but I cut my ties with whoever threatens humanity and my family." Ophelia answered while gripping his hand with sorrow. It pains her to find out her biological father is the cause of this mess and killed innocent people.
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Masamune pants heavily because of heavy injuries and was defeated by them. "Dan Masamune. Yours is a dream that will never be more than a dream." Kuroto breaks the silence. "You will never lay a hand on my sister." The former CEO placed his hand on Ophelia's shoulder while she stared at Masamune with a blank look.
Emu stepped in. "The Ministry will decide how you will be dealt with." He pointed out his outcome.
"Your previous powers are completely stripped off and you no longer access it." Ophelia explained his condition and that he couldn't use the ability again. "Atone for your sins from the crimes you committed. It's over now, Masamune."
Masamune huffs before laughing loudly at their words. "The Ministry will not be the ones to pass judgment. It will be me!" He showed them Kamen Rider Chronicle Gashat while it was glitching.
"Emu stepped back!" Kanade placed Emu behind her.
"By opposing me, the one who controls all lives..." Masamune stood while clutching his Gashat. "You have abandoned all means of reviving the erased!" He snapped at them in anger. "You have grown conceited by proclaiming yourselves as saviors, and in doing so, single-handedly destroyed the fates of the erased! You are all heretics who have desecrated life!" He laughs before stabbing himself with the Gashat.
They stepped back as Masamune roared in pain covered in green electricity. It caught them surprise that his actions went far to harm himself. His whole body is beginning to turn pixilated while they watch him fade. "The final judgment has been passed..." He erased his own existence.
Ophelia cried in relief before Hiiro hugged her. She breathed heavily and returned the gesture. "It's finally over, Hiiro."
"It is." He assured her while stroking her hair. "Our nightmare is finally ended."
Kanade laughed weakly and leaned on Emu. "We did it, Emu."
"We did." Emu whispered clasping her hand with his. "With the end of Kamen Rider Chronicle, all infected patients were cured."
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"Developing a new medicine?" Hiiro asked Haima as he explained the plan from the Ministry of Health to create a cure to fight against the game illness without pressuring Ophelia's heal.
Almost everything is back to normal as they often fight against the Bugster to cure the patients. Ophelia's healing can finally treat the patients' game illness because they defeat Gamedeus and Masamune as her healing is effective. Kyoutarou and the other members are worried that Ophelia pressured or pushed her limits to treat them without any healers. They planned to create a medicine to help Ophelia's burden to treat them.
"The Ministry has set its budget for dealing with the game illness from here on out." Haime explained and glanced at Ophelia with a smile. "It's not fair to take the burden alone, Ophelia-chan. Your healing can cure them but it's also better to create a medicine without exhausting yourself."
Ophelia smiles in understanding. "I'm glad they think about my well-being. I'll assume we're working in partnership with GENM Corporation?" She asked him curiously.
"Yes, Ophelia-chan." Haime nodded and showed them the clipboard. "The future of medical treatment in the hands of you youngsters! I hope we can rely on your medical expertise, Kujou-sensei." He handed it to him.
Kiriya smiled in amusement and couldn't wait to work with it. "Got it. Count me in on this ride!" He accepted it and read the information. "My Cherry Blossom, you and I will be busy for this."
The reincarnation priestess nodded. "Ophelia can relax once we created it." She glances at the former goddess.
"It reassures me they organize it in case I push myself too hard." Ophelia pointed out while Hiiro patted her head.
"I wouldn't be surprised Aunt Haruka and Uncle Will are involved in developing a new medicine." The genius surgeon commented.
"Hiiro and Ophelia-chan. About Hanaya-sensei..." Haima called them to catch their attention. "His efforts have earned him high praise from the Ministry of Health. They have allowed him to start practicing again as a doctor specializing in the game illness." He explained about Taiga's fate.
"Really?" Hiiro asked in a hopeful tone.
Ophelia clasps her hands happily. "That's a wonderful news, Haima-san!" She exclaimed happily.
Kiriya couldn't help but smirked at Hiiro's joy. "Aw, look at you! Asking them for a favor like that on the down-low." He teased the genius surgeon while Sakura elbowed his stomach. "Ow!"
"Stop teasing if anything it's supposed to be me." Sakura scolded her and shivered in fear as she could feel a glare from a certain former goddess.
"I dare you to repeat those words, Ena Sakura." Ophelia asked in an icy tone while her eyes flashed blue.
Haima coughs to cover his laugh while Hiiro shakes his head in amusement to see Ophelia scolding Kiriya and Sakura for making fun of him. Ophelia never tolerates anyone who's teasing Hiiro coming from them.
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"Our doctor-in-charge will now report on the casualties that have resulted from the Bugster virus." Kyoutarou explained it to the press and glanced at Emu's direction.
Kanade, Zilar and Ophelia are watching the press conference on the news.
"Any ideas why he's doing it, girls?" Zilar asked Kanade and Ophelia curiously while they shook their heads. "Hmm... I wonder what he'll do."
"I am Hojou Emu, from the Seito University Hospital's Cyber Rescue Center." Emu introduced himself to the press. "The threat of Kamen Rider Chronicle has passed. However, we have not been able to revive those who lost their lives to the Bugster virus." He left out of Ophelia's Miracle Harmony Song to revive everyone.
Ophelia appreciates Emu for keeping her Miracle Harmony secret. "Emu... thank you." She promised everyone not to use it in exchange for their lives.
"So, would it be correct to say that the erased have died?" One of the reporters asked.
"No." Emu answered truthfully. "We at CR do not believe those erased by the game illness have died." They stared at him curiously and wondered what it meant. "It is simply the symptom of a game illness that makes them appear dead. That is what we believe. To begin with, Bugsters have hearts just like humans, even if their bodies are made of data." He recalled his two fallen Bugsters, Parado and Poppy. He couldn't forget Luna despite being made of a machine, she has her feelings to express herself. It pains him to lose three friends in his life but keeping his head up high. "They are alive, just like humans. That is the same for the erased." Emu opened the suitcase to reveal Proto Gashats. "We can confirm that their data is stored within these. Their hearts and lives lie within them, even now."
Zilar glanced at Ophelia. "I'm surprised you never joined Emu for the conference, Ophelia. Why?" He asked curiously since these two are nearly inseparable.
Ophelia exhales softly. "Emu did offer but I declined because I'm only here to protect and aid them against Bugster. This is their world and I'm their guardian to assist them."
"This is also your home too, Ophelia." Kanade reminded her while nudging. "We weren't originally here but changed their fate to prevent Masamune from taking over the world."
Zilar nodded in agreement. "Universe Knight decided to send us three here to prevent it from happening and we did it successfully."
"When can I meet Universe Knight?" Ophelia asked and wondered what the person or alien looked like.
"Soon." He answered.
"But can you really say that data and lives are the same thing?" One of the reporters asked while doubting Emu's explanation.
"Medical Science is advancing every day. Many illnesses that were difficult to treat 10 years ago can be treated easily today." Emu answered. "The same applies to the game illness. Even if we cannot completely cure it right now, the possibility of treatment in five or ten years through experimentation and research is not zero. We will hold on to our hope for the future and continue to battle this illness with our patients. That is our duty as doctors!"
Ophelia and Zilar heard someone's sniffs to reveal Kanade was in tears of happiness. "Ka-Kanade?" The former goddess called the red-haired woman cautiously.
"Don't mind me." Kanade waves off their worries. "I'm just proud of my boyfriend."
"CR will stand side-by-side with the victims of this incident now, and into the future. For those everywhere who have lost their lives to Kamen Rider Chronicle. Tsuji Kenjirou. Asou Keisuke." Emu named the people who lost their lives from Kamen Rider Chronicle. "Izumi Ryouhei. Kinoshita Shinsaku. Ooshima Shinji. Ichinomiya Reiko. Nakamura Tetsuhide. Nomiya Shou." He exhales softly. "For those who were erased during Zero Day five years ago and those who were erased by the infection that followed. Takaoka Haruo. Uesugi Genta. Maki Jirou. Momose Saki. Kujou Kiriya. Dan Sakurako. Dan Masamune. Dan Kuroto. Us doctors will never forget. No matter what happens, we will never give up. We promise that someday... we will bring back the smiles of every single one of you." He made a promise to everyone to lift their spirits.
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Zilar called everyone in the CR knowing it was time to meet the Universe Knight. He's nervous and dreadful about the outcome when encountering them for the first time except for himself and Kanade.
"Why did you call us here, Z?" Kiriya asked the Silver Knight curiously.
Zilar shoved his hands into his pocket. "Universe Knight wanted to meet everyone and explain our objective. It also includes congratulating us for defeating the main threat, Dan Masamune."
"Where is he?" Ophelia asked.
A small black hole appeared on the wall as they jumped in surprise except Kanade and Zilar. They heard footsteps coming in their direction. "Kamen Riders, Symphogear and Knights. I congratulate each of you for your success and saving your world." It's a male voice and reveals a duplicate of Kuroto in his caring and kind expression.
"HA!?" Nico yelled in shock at the person and glanced at Kuroto back in prison. "YOU'RE THAT UNIVERSE KNIGHT!?"
Kuroto's eyes widened in shock at the revelation that Universe Knight happened to be like him. "HE'S ME!?"
Ophelia pinched her cheeks to feel the pain and found out it was a reality world. "You look like him yet your persona is opposite of him!" She exclaimed and felt light-headed at his visits.
Taiga stared at Zilar for confirmation to see a hint of a lie but he shook his head. "It makes sense why you refuse to tell us what he looks like or his name."
"I asked them not to reveal my name or my appearance." Kuroto's doppelgänger defended Zilar and Kanade's action for keeping it from them. "I was anxious and afraid the reaction would be if one of you assumes I'm him."
Emu understands his intentions and doesn't blame him. Universe Knight keeps his identity secret to avoid confrontation and a bad impression on him. "I respect your decision to keep it from us..." He trailed off without knowing his name.
"My name is Galaxia." He revealed and introduced his name. "I'm one of the Knights under the title of Universe Knight." Galaxia raises his hand and offers for a handshake.
Kiriya took the initiative and shook his hands. "Welcome to our home planet, Galaxia. I'm Kujou Kiriya."
Galaxia smiled softly and nodded in thanks for welcoming him. "It's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance. I know some of you have questions that need answers."
"A lot but we can only ask for the major ones." Sakura corrected him. "Not that I'm grateful— how did I miraculously reborn here? Same thing for Ophelia."
"I foresaw the predicament of this world." He closes his eyes in sorrow and won't forget the screams of humans begging for help while the Bugsters take over the world. "Bugsters are taking over the world and each of their lives to turn them into data." They froze at his explanation. "Not even the Kamen Riders could stand a chance facing Dan Masamune alone. I sent the elite warriors to be their guardians and aid them to protect and change their world. Ophelia and Sakura.... you are involved with this mission because I know your capabilities to beat against the odds. I used my abilities to let you two be reborn in their world."
"Without our existence... none of them could stand against him. It makes sense of Ophelia and Sakura's existence." Kanade pointed out in a serious tone. "Did you know Shem-Ha was reborn as a man?"
Galaxia shook his head. "I was surprised like everyone is. I knew Masamune was the main threat but didn't expect Shem-Ha could pull it off to reborn herself."
Emu smiles softly at Galaxia. "Galaxia-san, thank you for lending us a hand despite you staying behind the shadows." He thanked the Universe Knight for being thoughtful and helping them destroy the Kamen Rider Chronicle.
Galaxia waves it off. "No. Thank you for having each other's side despite the differences."
Ophelia remembered something. "Galaxia, can I ask you something."
"Are you asking if Alita is alive or a mere of fragments from her soul?" He asked while her eyes widened in shock. "Young Ophelia, to answer your question... Alita is alive but lives in another dimension with one of the Knights."
She sighed in relief at the news and glanced at Zilar and Sakura as they returned a smile. Alita is alive and lives in a different dimension with one of the Knights. It wasn't their imagination at their encounter. "I wish we could speak to her more."
"There will be a day when it comes for you to reencounter her." Galaxia assured her before glancing at Ophelia, Zilar, Kanade and Sakura. "Apart from sending you four, you change their fates without using my ability to see the future. You change everyone's lives and trust you everyone enough to save their world."
"Can you predict their future, Universe Knight?" Hiiro asked him curiously. "The moment they appeared in our world?"
"No." Galaxia answered truthfully. "I couldn't predict their future unless my powers took over my body and saw the outcome to warn them. Ophelia never met me before but she changed Hanaya Taiga's fate by taking the hit for him from the fatal blow of Graphite."
"That means..." Nico trailed off her thoughts and glanced at Ophelia. "You were about to warn neesan but it was too late."
"Yes." The Universe Knight answered with a solemn look. "I was trying to find a way to help her recover but Zilar stepped in by surrendering his immortality to save her. Having them by your side... predict or unpredictable—they would beat against the odds."
Kuroto clicks his tongue in annoyance. "If I were you, I would use that powers—"
"My powers aren't being taken lightly, Dan Kuroto." Galaxia warned him while his eyes flashed in a clock as he stared in surprise. "There are some withdrawals and I intend to be cautious about using it."
Kiriya whistles in amusement. "Even the strongest ones have their weakness in their abilities." Galaxia nodded in solemn look. "It makes sense why you're being M.I.A." Galaxia is cautious of using his abilities without exhausting himself or checking their future.
"M.I.A?" His eyebrows crossed in confusion. "Forgive me but... I'm unfamiliar with human terminology."
Kanade laughs nervously and pats Galaxia's shoulder. "Don't worry old timer. You'll get used to it soon."
"My wish is futile for you to stop calling me that." He sighed heavily, rubbing his forehead while Kiriya and Nico snickered at his exasperated look. "I believe it's time for me to go. But before that..." Galaxia handed Ophelia a galaxy crystal. "This crystal allows you to travel between worlds and see your family."
Ophelia accepted it while getting teary about seeing her family again. "I don't know what to say..."
"You deserve it from all the hard work you've committed and being dedicated as a Knight, Ophelia." Galaxia complimented her achievements.
Emu smiled and patted her shoulder. "Isn't it great, Fee-chan? You can see your family!"
"Ye-yeah!" Ophelia stuttered and cried in tears before hugging Galaxia tight. "Thank you, sir!"
Galaxia was startled at the gesture and panicked without knowing what to do next. He froze and stiff at the closure while the others smiled in amusement. "It-it's at least I can do after what I've done to you." He whispered and patted her back awkwardly.
Sakura scoffs in amusement. "Who knew Galaxia can be awkward when it comes to a hug?" She asked in a playful tone.
Ophelia pulled away from him. "Um... I know it's a lot to ask a favor from someone you just met but..." She stuttered nervously while Galaxia stared at her with a serene expression and waited for her to finish talking. "Will you be able to ab-ab-able to bring our friends back?"
Galaxia exhales softly and uses his abilities. His eyes turned into a golden clock while everyone except Kanade and Zilar stared at him in awe of his abilities. It reverted to normal brown and smiled softly. "Consider it done, Ophelia. Dr. Kujou, don't act recklessly to give your fiancé a problem. Luna should be awake in a couple of minutes."
"Eh!?" Kiriya gasped in shock and tried to transport but failed. "Ho-ho-how!?"
Galaxia smiles secretly. "Cherish the people you care." He disappeared before anyone could ask him.
"He didn't mention anything about Parado and Poppy!" Kanade yelled in shock while she was happy to have Kiriya back as a human and Luna's revival.
Zilar shook his head. "That means he's trying something to surprise us." He glanced at Emu with a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, we'll see Poppy and Parado again. Think of it as a thank you for saving the world."
Nico hums while crossing her arms. "Ne, do you think Galaxia can revive everyone? Using his ability?"
The red-haired woman shook her head. "It would drain his energy and we're lucky enough to have them back." She pointed out while Kiriya was hugging Sakura happily for becoming a human.
"WHY!?" Kuroto wailed in frustration for giving Kiriya and Luna a second chance while he was still a Bugster. "He could've just passed his powers to me! He and I could be—"
Ophelia didn't hesitate to whack his head in annoyance. "Shut it, Kuroto. I met him today and everyone could tell he's the opposite of you!"
Emu nodded. "To think Universe Knight is the encounter part of Kuroto-san yet... he acts differently." He commented and Sakura nodded.
"We shouldn't waste our chance to live again—"
"Aaahh!" They jumped in surprised to hear a familiar scream. "What in the world happen!? OPHELIA-SAMA!"
"No way..." Ophelia covered her mouth in shock while tears were streaming down her eyes. "Lu-Lu-Luna?"
A certain female android barges into the office with a panicked look. She's confused about being online again after sacrificing her life with Poppy to cure everyone from the Gamedeus virus. "It does not compute, Ophelia-sama! I was 100% accurate to be offline after using that song and—" Luna was being hugged by Ophelia tight. "Thi-thi-this is nice." She smiled softly before returning the gesture.
"Luna!" Kanade and Nico cried out her name before joining the hug.
"She's back..." Kiriya stared at the female android in surprise. "Is he a miracle healer like Ophelia?" He asked Zilar curiously.
Zilar hummed while crossing his arms. "Galaxia never voiced out his abilities because of all the 9 Knights... he's one of the oldest immortal and strongest Knights than Moon Knight."
Taiga hums and hears his explanation. "One of the strongest Knights... why didn't he come here to aid us instead in the first place?"
"Galaxia saw the pros and cons of living here and the guardian." Kanade explained. "His only job is to ensure the gateway or portal from ours and everyone's world are not breaching. He's the only guy who can give us access to our dimensions."
"Without him... we'll be stuck here forever without returning to where we were from." Zilar commented.
"Galaxia is on our side and accepted Ophelia's favor." Hiiro pointed out and smiled softly to see his girlfriend chatting happily with her female android. 'Seeing you smile brings me joy, Ophelia.' He thought while gripping a hidden item in his pocket.
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"Hiiro, this is beautiful!" Ophelia commented as she stared at the starry night sky in a full moon.
Hiiro took Ophelia from his family's private villas as they were stargazing on the roof. The genius surgeon knew Ophelia's love from stargazing with the full moon. They had the same day off and decided to spend time together on the beautiful night.
"You enjoyed much stargazing and brought you here, Ophelia." He fixes the cardigan to ensure she won't feel cold. "We can finally relax now that the threat is gone."
"Not completely but it's a huge progress." Ophelia corrected him with a smile. She leans against his chest while he wraps his arms around her waist to pull her close. "Look at us now... closer than before especially how you knew my past life and present."
"It feels like yesterday when we encountered before in America." She hums in agreement. "It wouldn't matter if you alternate your name... the most important thing is you're being true to yourself."
She gazed at his brown eyes. "Despite I'm causing trouble like Emu?" She asked in a cheeky tone.
Hiiro pinches her right cheek while she whines in pain. "If I didn't know anything, it's like you're the lost sister of the intern, Ophelia. That's one of the qualities I love about you."
"You know what they say... opposite attraction." The former goddess commented with a smile. "Shall we do this often? Stargazing?"
"For you? Always, my Moon." He assured her before she spun around. Hiiro smiled hearing her laughing as they danced without music in the starry night sky.
The genius surgeon stopped dancing before he kneeled on one knee. Ophelia's eyes widened in surprise at the small box in his hand. "Hiiro?" She whispered in speechless.
"Ophelia." He exhaled softly and smiled nervously at the former goddess. "I know we have ups and downs the problem we're facing. You've changed me, Ophelia. You broke the walls I built to cover my emotions from the day we met. I thought I would never go into a relationship after Saki. You proved me wrong."
'Is he going to propose to me!?' Ophelia asked herself mentally while waiting for Hiiro to finish his talk.
"Before you annoyed me because of your persistence of staying by my side when I prefer to be isolated without close attachment to anyone. You made me smile and knock the sense out of me whenever I've done something wrong." He chuckled weakly. "Ophelia, you're the woman I wanted to spend time with for the rest of our lives. I wanted to make our love endless and be with you. Barron Ophelia Selene, will you marry me?"
Ophelia cried in tears of joy and nodded. "Yes, I do, Hiiro."
Hiiro took the ring from the small box and placed it on her left finger. The genius surgeon was anxious and scared of her answer when he planned to propose to her after defeating Masamune and stopping the Kamen Rider Chronicle. He received blessings from both families to agree; letting him propose to the woman he loves. Ophelia accepted to marry him and made him the happiest man.
Ophelia pulls him before hugging Hiiro tight. "I can't wait for the next chapter waiting for us, Hiiro."
"Me too, my Moon." He placed his lips on her as they kissed under the full moon.
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"I'll be returning my home now." Zilar announced as Ophelia and the others are saying farewell to him for aiding them.
Kanade hugged him tight and he returned the gesture. "Take care of yourself, big guy." She pulled away.
"Zilar-san, you're always welcome to visit us often." Emu assured him with a smile.
They're going to miss him once he returns to his world. They owe him aiding and protecting innocent lives without asking in return. Zilar can't stay long knowing his mission successfully destroys the world's main threat.
"Say hello to everyone for us, Zilar." Sakura commented and hugged her younger brother. "I don't usually tell you this but... Alita and I are proud of you."
"Neesan..." He whispered but smiled. "You're returning to your old self. I'm glad we finally reconciled."
"You can always stay with us, Z." Kiriya suggested and the Silver Knight stared at him. "You're always welcome here."
"I would love to stay but have family to look after." Zilar removed the necklace hidden in his neck to reveal a marriage ring. "I'm married and going to be a father of my unborn child."
"Ma-ma-married!?" Nico squeals in shock at the revelation while Ophelia claps her hand happily. "You knew he's married!?" She narrowed her gaze at the former goddess for an explanation.
Ophelia laughs nervously at their reaction while rubbing her left elbow. "Yes... it wasn't my position to say it."
"Congratulations, Zilar-san." Emu congratulated him. "You're going to be a great father when the child is born."
Sakura hums in deep thought. "Could there be the possibility of them may inherit your immortality, Zilar?"
"It's too soon to tell, Sakura." Zilar answered truthfully without knowing his child's fate. "Whether they have it or not, I care for them." The portal opens for him as it's time to return home. "May our paths cross again someday, everyone." He disappeared.
Kanade whistles in amusement. "The women would cry if they find out Z is married."
Luna shook her head. "It's a sign to say he's off-limits."
Ophelia smiled softly and wished for Zilar's happiness.
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Luna waits for Emu outside the CR Headquarters while using her tablet to type a report about the patient's health conditions. The female android is taking over Poppy's work by helping the Ministry and CR. She's waiting for Poppy and Parado to return after Galaxia revived them. 'Galaxia never mentioned when they would show up.' Luna thought while tapping the tablet. "This isn't my job description! My job is to help Ophelia-sama!" She wailed and sobbed.
"Luna-san?" Emu called her nervously and wondered who made her upset. He came in to be met by her wailing and sobbing.
"Emu, I hate this job." Ophelia commented bluntly. "When I took over Poppy's job. It's tiring!"
"Aren't you also a robot?" He asked in a meek tone but screamed in fright at her glare.
"Android can get tired like you guys too!" She exclaimed while approaching him closer and he stepped back nervously. "Are you saying I can't get tired too?"
"No-no-no!" He waves his hand nervously and avoids angering her because Ophelia is helping Hiiro perform surgery. The former goddess is the only one who can tame Luna's temper because Zilar returns to his world. "Did Hiiro-san and Ophelia-san have started planning their wedding?" Emu changed the subject.
Ophelia stared at him suspiciously before answering his question. "They would plan it over the weekend—"
"I'm in a pipupepo-panic!" They heard a familiar feminine scream.
"That voice!" They shared a look as they rushed upstairs, but Emu tripped himself while Luna shrank herself to an original size without toppling over him.
They stared at Kuroto to see him playing the DoReMiFa Beat game console. "Galaxia restored her!" He yelled while playing the game with Poppy inside.
"Poppy!" Emu and Luna yelled at her name in surprise.
Poppy smiled widely to see familiar faces. "Welcome back, Emu and Luna!" The female Bugster yelled happily as she exited the game world. "I'm back."
"Welcome back." Emu greeted in a low tone before gasping in shock. "Wait, how— did Galaxia revive you!? He never mentioned anything about it!"
"Eh? Who's Galaxia?" Poppy asked curiously while tilting her head.
"He's Universe Knight and encountered part of Kuroto." Luna answered and she transformed into a human. "He turned Kiriya into a human being and revived me. He never mentioned anything about you..."
"Galaxia knew my talents!" Kuroto exclaimed and they stared at him with a deadpanned look. "I cultivated her virus within me. A life revived, then born into the world again... I truly am a god! "
Luna didn't hesitate to shock Emu while he screamed in pain at the electricity as Poppy and Kuroto stared at her in surprise. "What? He wanted to make sure he was dreaming!"
"Shocking Emu isn't the right answer, Lu-chan!" Poppy scolded her.
"Shall I shock you too?" Her eyes glint in amusement.
"No!" She crosses her arms and refuses to receive a shock from her. "I've been permitted Secretary Hinata to continue working with CR just like before, too!"
"I'm relieved of my job and passed it to you." The female android cheered while Poppy rolled her eyes in amusement.
Emu coughs and waves off the smoke. "You're a bit cruel, Luna-san." He whimpered and blinked in realization. "Kyoutarou-sensei did?"
Poppy nodded happily. "Of course, it's not just me and Luna."
Luna's eyes widened in shock. "You mean Pa—"
"Houjou Emu!" Kuroto called the genius gamer's name. "Ever wonder why you could transform into Ex-Aid even though Parado was erased?" The former CEO asked while grinning widely. "There's only one answer."
Emu gape in shock. "You mean, that time..." He remembered holding Parado's hand before he was erased.
"You were infected by Parado once again!" Poppy didn't hesitate to absorb Kuroto and trapped him inside her Bugster Driver.
"Ne, Luna-san..." The female android hums and glances at her. "Is Galaxia like Kuroto?"
"I haven't met him yet but the others? Yes." Luna answered truthfully. "They said he's the opposite of him and revive us for helping them. Kiriya is human again because of Galaxia's ability."
Poppy smiles softly. "It's kind of him to do that for us." She hoped to meet the Universe Knight someday to thank him for reviving them.
"Parado?" Emu called his Bugster encounter while his eyes turned red and glowed.
Parado was separated from Emu and looked confused. "How come I..." He stammered nervously.
"Parado!" Luna cried out his name in shock.
Emu lightly tapped his cheek. "This... isn't a dream..." He muttered.
"Shall I shock you again?"
"Luna-san!" Emu yelled her name and protested of having shock again.
Poppy kneels between them. "I am you and you are me, right?" She asked and remembered Emu's words to Parado.
"Two sides of the same coin." Luna added with a smile.
Emu smiles softly before nodding. "I'll be counting on you, Parado." Parado smiles widely and accepts his hand.
"Where's Ophelia?" Parado asked and noticed her absence.
"Fee-chan is with Hiiro-san to perform a sur—" A familiar voice cut off Emu.
"EMU, I'M SENSING POPPY AND PARADO'S AURA!" They heard loud footsteps heading into this room to reveal Ophelia. The former goddess gasps in shock to see Poppy and Parado. "Poppy? Parado?" She whispered and tears fell out from her eyes.
"Ophie-chan!" Poppy hugged Ophelia while she wrapped her hands around her waist. "I'm back."
"Wel-wel-welcome back." She stammered and sobbed in happiness to feel her warmth. "Everyone... including myself misses you and Parado."
Poppy pulled away and wiped her tears. "I'm sorry for upsetting you Ophie-chan. We're back now and treasure our lives."
Ophelia nodded and sniffed before glancing at Parado. "Parado... welcome back, brother."
Parado's eyes widened in shock at calling him a brother before he smiled back. "I'm back, sister." He patted her head.
Poppy yelled in shock at the shining and glittering ring on Ophelia's left hand. "Ophie-chan, are you engaged!? To Hiiro!?" The former goddess blushed before nodding shyly. "Wah! Congratulations! We have two engaged couples!"
The phone rings. "We can talk about this later. Right now, we have an emergency call." Ophelia reminded the female Bugster.
"Fee-chan is right." Emu agreed with her before accepting the call. "This is the Cyber Rescue Center."
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Kuroto grinned widely at his latest creation in his hand. "Truly god's talents are to be feared without my encounter self." Someone snatches it from his grasp to reveal Emu and Ophelia.
"Isn't this new Gashat?" The genius surgeon asked curiously while examining it.
"What is it? I can't wait!" Poppy squealed happily.
"I wonder what type of game would it be?" Luna whispered while tilting her head.
"Whatever it is I'm sure it would leave us surprised and competitive." Ophelia commented with a smile.
Parado nodded while smiling. "This is so exciting! Let's play with everyone!"
"Right!" Emu nodded before activating the Gashat.
"Kamen Rider Build!"
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