When I opened my eyes, I was lying on soft grass under a strange sky. Two suns glowed—one crimson, one blue.
"What… where am I?"
Then, a Panel Of Light appeared before my eyes.
[WELCOME, CHOSEN ONE]You have been granted an exclusive SSS-Hero Skill.Skill: Masked Rider SystemRank: SSSDescription: Transform into multiple Rider Forms. Gain strength through combat, evolution, and justice.
A… Rider System?
Before I could process it, a Belt materialized around my waist. Sleek black, glowing with silver lines—just like a Rider Driver from the shows.
"No way… this has to be a dream."
A monstrous roar tore through the meadow. From the trees emerged a giant wolf, three times the size of a horse, with burning red eyes.
I panicked."I-I don't have magic or a weapon—!"
The panel flickered again:
Say the command: Henshin.
My heart skipped a beat. Those words…
I gripped the sides of the belt. My body moved on instinct."…h-he-HENSHIN!"
Light exploded. Armor wrapped around me—black and crimson plates, glowing lines, a sleek helmet with a rider visor.
[FORM ACQUIRED: BASE RIDER FORM]Abilities: Enhanced Strength, Speed, Combat Instinct.Weapon: Rider Blade — Summoned.
A glowing sword appeared in my hand.
I looked down at myself, trembling."I… I actually became a Rider."
The wolf lunged. My body moved faster than thought. I slashed with the Rider Blade, sparks bursting from the monster's chest.
Another notification appeared:
[Finisher Ready — Rider Kick]
Power surged into my legs. I jumped high, energy spiraling crimson around my body."RIDER KICK!"
The wolf exploded into light. When the smoke cleared, I stood alone, my armor gleaming under the twin suns.
I laughed, half in disbelief, half in joy."I did it… I'm really a hero."
But before I could catch my breath—
[WARNING: Demon Generals have sensed the awakening of the SSS-Hero Skill.][Survive, Rider. For the fate of this world rests upon you.]
My fists tightened."…So this is my season, huh?"