The air in La La Café was filled with the rich aroma of coffee. MANG GA LIN stood behind the counter, smiling as he greeted the customers.
"Thank you for coming!"
The doorbell chimed as TEOH KUI walked in.
"A 'Super Idol Coffee', please."
"Alright, twenty bucks."
After paying, TEOH KUI grabbed his coffee and walked out without looking back.
Night fell. The café closed for the day, and MANG GA LIN rode his bike home. After a shower, he felt a strange sensation, though he couldn't pinpoint what was wrong.
A Mysterious Card Appears
The next day, MANG GA LIN found a strange card in his pocket. During a holiday ride on the highway, he reached for his toll card and noticed a constellation card shimmering in his hand.
"What… what is this?"
A voice, both unfamiliar and familiar, echoed in his mind, making his heart leap.
After exiting the highway and resting at a convenience store, suddenly— a monster charged at him.
"Eh?!" MANG GA LIN shouted.
A flash of gray light streaked past.
The emblem of No.1 lit up, and armor covered his chest. With a graceful sweep of his arm, he vaulted into the air, delivering a spinning kick that shattered the monster.
"Boy!" No.1 shouted.
"I… me?" MANG GA LIN was astonished.
"Yes, you too were once a hero who defended the world!"
As he spoke, the world returned to normal. The monster and No.1 vanished as if they had been illusions.
Back at home, MANG GA LIN stared at the card in his hand, murmuring:
"What's been happening lately? Strange things keep happening… and this card… where did it even come from?"
Suddenly, the window shattered, and a loud noise pierced the night sky. MANG GA LIN reacted swiftly, rushing outside, starting his bike, and chasing at full speed.
Old Allies Reunite
The monster pursued relentlessly. MANG GA LIN accelerated, nearly being caught. At the last moment, two motorcycles appeared, blocking the monster's path.
Looking back in surprise, he saw— CHIN YI XIN, TEH XIN YI, and TEOH KUI stepping off their bikes in unison.
"Transform!" they shouted.
The three transformed into knights, their weapons blazing, charging at the monster. After continuous attacks, their combined ultimate strikes finally destroyed the monster.
The radiant light of the knights shone before MANG GA LIN's eyes. Shocked, he asked:
"Who… who are you?"
CHIN YI XIN did not hesitate, aiming her gun at MANG GA LIN. The moment he was struck, his body glowed, and memories surged through his mind like a flood—
Memories of battles against STAR GOD.
Memories of fighting alongside HEART RIDER, ZHONG KUI RIDER, and STAR RIDER.
The Gemini Card and driver shone brightly, turning gold.
"I… today I'll fight you all to the death!"
MANG GA LIN clenched his driver, inserted the golden Gemini Card, and shouted:
"Transform!"
He charged at STAR GOD, sword slashing through the air like meteors, relentlessly attacking the enemy.
STAR GOD was shocked: "What?!"
MANG GA LIN shouted: "I am… now—"
Before he could finish, STAR SAINT struck, shattering MANG GA LIN's driver.
"Eh? Saint Emperor!" STAR GOD exclaimed.
STAR SAINT sneered: "Such a small Karamy, you still need training."
MANG GA LIN de-transformed, falling to his knees.
Just as STAR GOD and STAR SAINT prepared to strike him down, a figure swooped in— the mysterious figure carried TEOH KUI and MANG GA LIN, instantly retreating.
The Mysterious Figure's Farewell and Sacrifice
During their escape, the mysterious figure was hit by a power cannon but shouted:
"Humans, run! I…!"
"Why? You…!" TEOH KUI yelled.
"Haha, seeing all of you… I saw my past through you. You've completed my story. Thank you!"
The mysterious figure then launched an assault on STAR GOD. The explosion obliterated the enemy. Debris surged toward TEOH KUI and MANG GA LIN. TEOH KUI was helped up by TEH XIN YI, while CHIN YI XIN searched for MANG GA LIN.
"TEOH KUI! MANG GA LIN!"
TEOH KUI trembled slightly: "Yes…"
Then he fainted.
STAR RIDER Awakens, Hero Reborn
MANG GA LIN slowly opened his eyes. The Gemini Card in his hand glowed, showing a golden "EX" mark, and the driver returned to his waist.
The monster reappeared, but he stood firmly beside CHIN YI XIN and TEOH KUI, hand on TEOH KUI's shoulder.
"Then! Let's fight together again!"
The three smiled faintly, transforming simultaneously. Weapons glowed as they charged at the monster.
From a distance, STAR GOD and STAR SAINT watched coldly.
STAR GOD: "That fool… he actually… for the sake of…"
STAR SAINT: "It seems… we must speed up our plan."