"Yes, Smart Brain is going to use the power of the belts to enforce an absolute control regime. If we don't act now, we stand no chance," Yuji Kiba analyzed seriously.
"So, you say we should act. What exactly do you intend to do?" A discordant, lazy voice drifted over. It was Masato Kusaka, leaning against a pillar with a contemptuous look. His hostility and prejudice against Kiba and the others were deep-seated; he believed no Orphnoch was good.
"We need to increase our allies. There must be Orphnochs who also wish to coexist with humanity," Kiba stated his plan.
"Don't be ridiculous! Are you suggesting we trust Orphnochs?" The man with the white headband, named Mizuhara, looked at Kiba and the others with hostility. "I knew there was a catch to your suggestion."
"What did you say? Are you getting cocky just because we're being polite?" Kaido instantly flared up, grabbing Mizuhara.
Kiba and Yuka immediately stepped in to stop the confrontation.
"Everyone, I support Mr. Kiba's idea."
A voice came from not far away. Kaido looked over and saw Mari Sonoda. He reluctantly released his grip on Mizuhara, deciding not to cause further trouble.
"Even if they are Orphnochs, they were human just like us. It's strange to hate all Orphnochs because of that," Mari told the crowd. "This isn't about being human or Orphnoch."
Unnoticed by them, a blue butterfly landed in a corner of the room. It was a tracker sent by Kyouji Murakami to monitor Kiba's group. Smart Lady was secretly monitoring everything here from the other side.
Simultaneously, a large force of Riotroopers from Smart Brain was already heading toward the human camp, following the transmitted coordinates.
"Hmph, allies?" Masato Kusaka said dismissively. "Is that really necessary?"
Mari looked over and challenged him, "Masato, what exactly are you trying to say?"
"We don't need suspicious allies, and we don't need to fear the Emperor's Belts or anything like that," Kusaka said with a arrogant, contemptuous tone, dressed in his army-green coat. "My strength alone is enough to fight."
Mari immediately retorted, "What are you talking about? With just your power alone…"
Just then, a roar of engines and gunfire erupted from outside. Everyone rushed out to look. A large group of motorcycle-riding Riotroopers were wreaking havoc throughout the camp.
"Why was our location exposed?" Mari wondered aloud.
"It's because of them!" Mizuhara immediately pointed the finger at Kiba's group. "That's why I said we should never trust Orphnochs!"
Kiba was deeply hurt by the accusation, but felt a greater sense of self-reproach. The camp's exposure was likely due to their presence, even if it wasn't intentional.
Kusaka said nothing, instead heading straight into the fight. Mizuhara and the others also grabbed weapons and rushed out to meet the enemy.
Meanwhile, on a road not far from the camp, the Junglaider was speeding through the wilderness. Raven, riding it, heard the commotion.
He stopped and told the man behind him, "Get off. It sounds like the camp is under attack by Orphnochs. You need to find a place to hide and fend for yourself."
Murano, seeing the danger, obediently got off the back of the bike. The camp was close by now.
After dropping off Murano, Raven rode the Junglaider forward at extreme speed. He even performed a stunt, launching the bike off a small hill and arcing through the air toward the camp. He landed perfectly, crushing a Riotrooper who had been defeated and was detransforming into his Orphnoch form. The impact was enough to kill the Orphnoch, which dissolved into sand.
The human resistance fighters were stunned to see this powerful, unfamiliar man descend from the sky. "Who is that guy? So aggressive!"
Just then, Mari and others were in a car, being pursued by a Lion Orphnoch. Keitaro, who was with them, was suddenly pulled out of the window by a motorcycle-riding Orphnoch.
"Keitaro!" Mari cried out anxiously, gripping her weapon.
At that moment, a white and blue figure flew through the air in front of the car—it was Kamen Rider Psyga. Leo, the user of the Belt of the Sky, immediately fired an energy blast, forcing the car to stop.
Mari quickly got out, intending to save Keitaro, who was being attacked by the Lion Orphnoch.
Just then, a purple motorcycle sped into view, smashing into the Lion Orphnoch and sending it flying, saving Keitaro's life.
The newcomer was Raven.
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