Yusuke immediately charged toward Kadoya, ready to attack. However, the Hell Ambassador struck him with a whip.
Bang! The impact knocked Yusuke to the ground.
Xia Hai hurried to his side, helping him up. "Yusuke!" she exclaimed with concern.
Meanwhile, Kadoya threw his sword, which landed firmly in front of them. Suddenly, the ground beneath them gave way, and they plummeted downwards into an underground chamber filled with water.
As they struggled to regain their bearings, Xia Hai spoke, her voice heavy with sorrow. "Have we all been deceived?" Her heart ached with sadness. She had just realized the shocking truth: Kadoya was not a savior but the leader of the Great Shocker. His true aim was not to save the world but to conquer it.
Yusuke's expression darkened, his eyes reflecting a mix of anger and disappointment. "So, Shi's journey was all about destroying the knights. He deliberately approached us for this purpose."
Tears welled up in Natsumi's eyes. "But why would he do this?" she asked, her voice trembling.
The scene shifted. Xiaoye was at home, playing the piano. When Yusuke and the others arrived, they immediately confronted her. "Did you know that Shi is the leader of the Great Shocker?" Yusuke demanded.
Xiaoye's fingers paused momentarily on the piano keys, but she responded nonchalantly. "This piece is Debussy's Clair de Lune, a melody about a young bird staring at the moon alone."
Natsumi pressed on. "Could it be that Shi joined forces with those people because of you?"
Dong! Xiaoye's hand froze mid-play. She quickly denied the implication. "No. My brother only acts for himself."
Her voice softened as she began to share her story. "Ten years ago, I lost my parents. I became terrified of the outside world and confined myself to this house. Loneliness became my constant companion until I discovered the wonders of another world."
The narrative shifted to her memories. Xiaoye had once stood before a dimensional wall that revealed a world beyond. Kadoya had been astonished. "Xiaoye, how did you manage this?"
"I don't know," she had replied.
Kadoya stepped through the portal, leaving Xiaoye behind. Returning to the present, Xiaoye's tone grew bitter. "Since then, my brother has left me here, exploring the worlds while I waited alone, enduring endless solitude."
Yueying approached, attempting to comfort her. "I will always be by your side, Xiaoye," he said earnestly. "I will protect both you and this world."
Yusuke speculated aloud. "Maybe Shi's actions are meant to protect Xiaoye's world."
But Xiaoye dismissed the idea. "Impossible. My brother only seeks the thrill of traveling through worlds. He forgot about me a long time ago." Holding a mysterious stone close to her chest, she added, "This Earth Stone seems to summon the power of ultimate darkness."
Suddenly, Yueying transformed into a Kamen Rider.
"Who are you?" Yusuke asked, startled.
The Earth Stone in Xiaoye's possession emitted a purple-black beam, striking Yusuke. "Ah!" he cried out in pain.
Meanwhile, Kadoya stood under the starry sky, lost in thought. "Why is the world still heading towards destruction? Isn't the clash of knights supposed to be the cause?"
Yueying appeared, his tone calm yet firm. "The great leader seems to misunderstand. The fusion of worlds has nothing to do with the knights."
"What do you mean?" Kadoya asked, his face shifting with confusion.
At that moment, Xiaoye emerged, her appearance transformed. She wore a white gown and hat, her makeup accentuating a regal demeanor. She exuded a newfound nobility.
Kadoya was taken aback. "Xiaoye?"
She spoke coldly. "The Xiaoye you knew no longer exists. Now, I am known as High Priestess Bihum."
Kadoya was stunned, as were the audiences watching from the Three Realms. "What is happening?" they murmured in disbelief. "How did Xiaoye become so different?"
Xiaoye's voice was steady and commanding. "Compared to your soft-hearted nature, I am more suited for the throne of the King of Creation. Your role was merely to initiate the Knight War. Now that you've outlived your usefulness, you can die."
Before Kadoya could react, Xiaoye attacked, forcing him back. The floor beneath him collapsed, and he fell into darkness.
When he landed, he found himself face-to-face with Yusuke.
"Yusuke!" Kadoya exclaimed.
Yusuke's expression was cold. "Transform!" he declared, preparing to fight.
"Stop, Yusuke!" Kadoya pleaded. But a woman's voice interrupted them.
"No, he is now the most evil knight. Kuga has reached his ultimate form."
Kadoya recognized the voice. "Xiaoye?"
Her tone was laced with accusation. "Brother, have you ever considered what it feels like to be left alone in the nest?"
Rain poured down as Kadoya wandered aimlessly. In a house nearby, Natsumi sat on the floor, her hair drenched, her heart heavy with sorrow. Thunder rumbled outside.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. "It's me, Shi," Kadoya called.
Hearing his voice, Natsumi instinctively stood, but hesitated midway. "Why have you come back?" she asked, her voice strained.
"Open the door," he replied.
Tears welled up in her eyes. "I won't be deceived by you again. Go away."
Kadoya leaned against the door, his voice filled with despair. "The only place I can return to is here."
The audiences watching from the Three Realms felt a wave of sympathy for Kadoya. Despite his flaws, he was not truly evil. His tenure as leader was brief, and now he had been cast aside.
Inside the house, Natsumi spoke through the door, her voice trembling. "Please don't bring your troubles into my world. This is your world to find, not mine."
Kadoya leaned closer, whispering her name. On the other side of the door, Natsumi also leaned against it, tears streaming down her face.
The audiences were moved to tears. "This is so heartbreaking!" many cried. "I feel so bad for both of them!"
In an extraordinary chat group, viewers shared their emotions:
Fiona: "I can't stop crying!"
Kiana: "Me too! This is so painful to watch."
Yae Shenzi: "I never expected to cry over this."
Fu Xuan: "I just want them to reconcile. Enough of this heartache!"
Back on screen, Natsumi whispered, "I always believed in you, but you betrayed me. You've gone too far."
Kadoya's expression was filled with regret. Natsumi continued, "Xiaoye must feel the same. She's endured loneliness for so many years. How could she not feel abandoned?"
The rain continued to pour as Kadoya stood outside, burdened by the weight of his actions. Inside, Natsumi's tears flowed freely as she reflected on the pain caused by betrayal and solitude.
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