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Chapter 159 Chapter 159
"Young man, do you really believe in yourself?"
Oowada suddenly asked.
"Of course, if I can't even believe in myself, who else can I believe?"
In this world, only I know my heart's desires best!
"The facts are right in front of me, haven't I already succeeded?"
Wang Haoyu's words might sound a bit arrogant to others.
But for Wang Haoyu, it was merely stating a fact.
This was his confidence!
"Are you sure you want to do this? As the helmsman of Hiden Group, you could enjoy supreme power and wealth without effort, living a carefree life."
"But your current decision can only be described as 'all or nothing'."
Wang Haoyu was determined to evolve Humagear to its peak, making them humanity's most capable assistants.
However, humans might not tolerate an existence that surpasses their own.
Therefore... the difficulties and obstacles awaiting him on this path would be extraordinary.
"No one can shake my resolve."
Wang Haoyu's answer was firm and decisive.
As the two conversed, Hiden Isamu's gasp came from the inner room.
"It's actually you!"
Hiden Isamu's pupils suddenly constricted.
The person before her was the first-generation performance-type Humagear.
Its chip level should have been at the lowest end.
Its program should have been easily tampered with.
But precisely... because it only revealed its true form now, things were clearly not that simple.
This filming was unprecedented in scale, and with Muro's cooperation with Hiden Group, all actors were played by Humagear.
Even if one infiltrated, it would be difficult to detect.
"Dodo Bird"
It revealed a transformation device in its hand.
"**"
"Absolute Unupgraded"
Its entire body instantly turned crimson.
This coding design was extremely advanced.
Hiden Isamu responded calmly.
"Authorization"
"Shooting Upgrade"
..."Rushing Cheetah"
After Wang Haoyu's special training, Hiden Isamu had now skillfully mastered combat techniques.
"Destroy"
"Destroy"
"Destroy"
"..."
A large number of Humagear on site had already gone out of control.
"Hiden Isamu, I'll leave the Dodo Bird to you."
Before his words finished, Wang Haoyu had already activated the transformation sequence.
"Jump"
"Authorization"
"Shooting Upgrade"
"Program Upgrade"
"High Hopper Jump"
Yellow and black armor instantly covered Wang Haoyu's entire body.
The Dodo Bird's command network had connected to all surrounding first-generation Humagear.
Each Humagear was connected to the ** Xunlei Station.
More crucially, the ** Xunlei Station had set unique biological characteristics for them.
"Click"
"Clang clang clang"
"Boom—"
"Shadow of Extinction"
"Bang! Bang!"
Wang Haoyu, in the midst of fierce battle, glanced at Hiden Isamu.
The Dodo Bird's genes granted it an aerial advantage.
This was a stark contrast to Hiden Isamu's Cheetah Dash.
The speed of sky and ground were clashing.
They were evenly matched.
"Fuwa Isamu, perimeter support! Hiden Isamu can't hold on!"
"Understood."
Fuwa Isamu received the order and instantly activated his transformation.
"Kamen Rider... Transform!"
"**"
"System Upgrade"
"Weapon Loadout"
"Rider Motorcycle"
...When Fuwa Isamu arrived, Wang Haoyu was fighting alongside Hiden Isamu.
"I'll leave this to you."
The number of first-generation Humagear was vast, and Wang Haoyu intended to completely eliminate the source.
"Don't worry."
Fuwa Isamu nodded solemnly.
His arrival greatly reduced Hiden Isamu's pressure.
"See, in crucial moments, you still need me!"
Fuwa Isamu's teasing instantly enlivened the battlefield atmosphere.
Wang Haoyu left the defense line to the two of them and sped towards the suburban warehouse.
This batch of first-generation units, slated for destruction, had been delayed until now for some reason.
"Summon Motorcycle!"
A yellow and black battle vehicle arrived at his call.
Five minutes later, at the suburban warehouse.
Five technicians were fleeing in terror.
"Help, help!"
"They're all out of control! These machines have gone mad!"
"Run! Quick, run!"
"I've never seen such a rampage before..."
"Will we... all die here?!"
The staff whispered among themselves, but not a single person dared to open the titanium alloy warehouse door.
Even if the Humagear possessed immense power, they were helpless against this door.
They had already prepared to meet their demise... Just then, with a loud 'bang', Wang Haoyu burst through the door.
Those on the brink of despair saw their savior arrive, and a spark of hope ignited in their hearts.
Everyone looked up at Wang Haoyu, as if gazing upon a god descending.
"Chairman Wang Haoyu!"
"Chairman Wang Haoyu!"
"Chairman Wang Haoyu!"
Calls echoed through the warehouse—these employees had always strictly adhered to Hiden Group's work guidelines.
"You all did very well."
Wang Haoyu's smile held approval.
In fact, these five employees had every right to open the warehouse door, but they chose to stick to their principles.
"You may all withdraw."
After all, they were unarmed ordinary people, and it was natural for them to feel fear in such a dangerous situation... As the employees quickly evacuated, the warehouse became empty, and Wang Haoyu could finally unleash his full power.
"Bring it on!"
"Keep Right"
"Nice move, do it again"
"What would you like to order?"
"Quiet"
"You **"
"This way, please"
"Deliver on time"
The warehouse of first-generation Humagear displayed various models.
Wang Haoyu executed a perfect flip and landed steadily, a new transformation device already in his hand.
"I'll use this."
"Blizzard"
"Authorization"
"Giant Bear"
"System Upgrade"
"Extreme Cold Invasion"
"Frost White Bear"
In an instant, Wang Haoyu's entire body was enveloped in an ice-blue bio-force field.
Sharp ice crystal fragments condensed in the air, causing severe frostbite upon contact, let alone a direct hit.
"Biting cold wind, sweeping across the ice plain"
Wang Haoyu launched a fierce attack on the Humagear.
"Clang"
"Piercing"
The nozzles on his arms continuously released extremely cold freezing gas, sweeping towards the enemies like a blizzard.
"As you command, Chairman Wang Haoyu."
...Under Wang Haoyu's protection, everyone felt incredibly safe.
The Humagear suddenly froze.
Through the battlefield monitoring system, Wang Haoyu observed Hiden Isamu and Fuwa Isamu's combat situation in real-time.
"Immediately activate the new conversion device."
With the satellite positioning transmission, a brilliant blue converter appeared above their combat zone.
The two warriors exchanged a knowing glance,
And simultaneously raised their hands to catch the falling device.
"** **"
"System Key Upgrade Complete"
"Switch ** Armed Assault Mode"
"Activate Hedgehog Combat Program"
Fuwa Isamu controlled the new armament to launch a suppressive strike against the Humagear.
"Energy fully charged"
"Boom—"
"Switch ** Armed Annihilation Mode"
"**"
When the smoke cleared, the Dodo Bird-type enemy had been transformed into a data key.
"The target key must be recovered!"
Wang Haoyu's order came through the communicator.
Before Fuwa Isamu could act, a black shadow had already snatched the key from the ground.
"**!"
"No one has ever taken spoils from my hands!"
Especially since this was a task personally assigned by Wang Haoyu.
"Try this!"
Consecutive explosive gunshots rang out,
Metal wings exploded in the high sky.
"Target hit!"
The falling Raider was subdued by Hiden Isamu,
And the Dodo Bird key was finally obtained.
"Mission complete."
"Good, I'm done here too."
Wang Haoyu's arm cooling system stopped operating,
And Humagear wreckage was scattered all around.
In the shadows,
Pale fingertips slid across a three-dimensional chessboard.
"The script is playing out perfectly. After this incident, let's see who dares to cooperate with Hiden Group."
"Mr. Youngest Chairman, how will you resolve this predicament?"
The major incident involving the actor-type Humagear,
Coupled with the behind-the-scenes manipulator's public opinion manipulation,
Feidian Pictures' crisis was brewing.
"Hiden Group's fate is unfolding exactly as I wrote it, with a precision of... one thousand percent."
A calm smile rose under the mask... The next morning, Muro hurried to meet Wang Haoyu.
"Chairman Wang, Oowada has explicitly refused to act in this series and has terminated the project."
Without Oowada's participation, the entire script lost its core value.
Compared to Muro's anxiety, Wang Haoyu appeared calm and composed.
"Don't rush, Director Muro. Izu, please prepare a cup of coffee for Mr. Muro."
"Understood, Chairman."
Izu's figure moved swiftly and decisively towards the coffee machine.
"Your coffee, please enjoy."
She maintained a professional smile.
At this moment, Muro had no leisure to enjoy coffee. Though burning with anxiety, due to Wang Haoyu's status, he could only suppress his anger: "Chairman Wang, the media has now surrounded Hiden Group and my home. I barely broke through. At this critical juncture, you must make a decision!"
Wang Haoyu sipped his coffee, a flash of insight in his eyes—this public opinion storm was within his expectations. Since someone had meticulously set a trap, he might as well turn their scheme against them.
However, strategy required timing. Currently, the opponent was heavily guarded, and the stakes were far from sufficient.
"Feidian will bear all losses in full."
"Chairman Wang, we have cooperated for many years, you know I'm not concerned about..."
"I presume Director Muro understands the principle of the mantis stalking the cicada." Wang Haoyuraised a hand to cut him off, his gaze behind his glasses as deep as a pool, "The more the public opinion boils, the calmer you must remain."
Realizing persuasion was futile, Muro finally conceded: "I'll follow your arrangements."
"Izu, see him out."
Once the reception room returned to silence, Izu, who had returned, couldn't help but ask: "Chairman, why didn't you explain the truth to Mr. Muro?"
Izu had previously witnessed Wang Haoyu making arrangements for this matter.
After data analysis, it was confirmed there were no abnormalities.
However... "Izu, there is no essential difference between humans and machines."
Robots execute tasks according to preset programs.
Humans also act according to instructions from their brains.
When emotions are out of control, the human brain indeed finds it difficult to make clear judgments.
Muro returned to the filming Base.
The assistant director stepped forward and asked: "Director, is this project really going to be suspended?"
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"We can't confirm it right now. We have to wait for the Chairman of Hiden Group and follow his instructions."
Muro, following Wang Haoyu's instructions, ordered all staff to stand by.
Meanwhile, Wang Haoyu brought Fuwa Isamu and Yaiba Yua to Oowada's residence.
"Hiden Group wants to use this TV series to boost your corporate image, right?"
Oowada picked up his teacup and drained it in one gulp.
Wang Haoyu smiled calmly and sat down across from him.
"Mr. Oowada, you're only half right."
"As an actor, my ideal is to create works that the audience truly loves. Chairman, can you perceive the essence of humanity in Matsuda's performance?"
This time, Fuwa Isamu took over the conversation.
A discussion about the essence of humanity!
"What do you mean by the essence of humanity?"
Oowada suddenly stood up.
He began to articulate his views.
"The essence of acting is the interaction and collision between people. Humagears are machines, after all. Even if they can mimic some acting skills, in the eyes of us professional actors, it doesn't count as true performance."
"True performance should showcase the depth of humanity."
Fuwa Isamu had to admit that Oowada's point of view held some truth.
However, the actor was only approaching the issue from his professional perspective.
Hiden Group was leading the digital wave, bringing high technology into daily life.
But he was right about one thing: the mechanical nature of Humagears cannot be changed.
"But Mr. Oowada, they change through interaction with humans. You must have experienced that during this collaboration, right?"
This batch of new Humagears had indeed changed.
Oowada couldn't completely deny it; at certain moments during filming, he even felt that the other party was a living person.
But psychologically, he found it difficult to fully accept this fact.
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Fuwa Isamu pressed his advantage, having already perceived the changes in the actor-type Humagears during this collaboration.
"As long as Humagears are willing to change, humans will accept them, won't they?"
"What do you mean?" Oowada countered.
"If we treat Humagears sincerely, they will reciprocate with sincerity. Otherwise, trust can never be established," Fuwa Isamu explained. "It's the same principle as human interaction."
This was precisely Wang Haoyu's solution—to have someone who had experienced it persuade Oowada.
"While Hiden Group's corporate image is important, this TV series will allow more people to see the potential of Humagears," Fuwa Isamu said sincerely.
Oowada picked up the script of a human drama he had once starred in and fell into deep thought.
"Please believe in the potential of actor-type Humagears! They are more than just machines!" Fuwa Isamu stared at him. "Just like me, who once hated Humagears, until one day they saved my life..."
"Saved your life?" Oowada suddenly looked up.
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Inside the Film City, Muro heard footsteps.
"Is that Wang Haoyu?" She turned around with anticipation, only to find the visitor was the Humagearactor "En" who was starring in the drama.
Just as Oowada sat back down, En suddenly activated a transformation device: "Extinction Upgrade! I will destroy all humans!"
The scene immediately descended into chaos. Izu immediately reported the situation to Wang Haoyu. Wang Haoyu, who had anticipated this, had already arranged for Selena to wait in secret, and she arrived at the scene just then. Yaiba Yua, who also received the signal, swiftly arrived.
"Lightning Authorization!"
"Kamen Rider, Henshin!"
"Shooting Upgrade—Lightning Hornet!"
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"I had the funds prepared long ago!"
...Fuwa Isamu successfully persuaded Oowada.
Meanwhile, Yaiba Yua was attacking the Humagears that had been programmatically modified.
A pair of ethereal blue wings unfolded behind Yaiba Yua.
The high-frequency vibrating wings allowed her to soar freely in the air.
The armor was originally extremely heavy,
but after Wang Haoyu's special modifications, the weight was greatly reduced.
"The battle isn't over yet! Immediately execute the Xunlei Station's command!"
A warrior clad in purple armor appeared, wielding a special weapon.
"Bow Blade Enhancement"
—This was a member of the Xun Lei Squad.
Fuwa Isamu also joined the battle.
"** Amplification"
Yaiba Yua soared into the air again.
"Mighty Thunder"
"Explosive Flame Lightning"
Blazing energy waves blasted toward the group of Humagears.
This fatal blow completely paralyzed the enemy.
Wang Haoyu brought Oowada to the Film and Television Base.
Before them were the ruins left after the Humagears' rampage.
Looking at the devastation, Oowada was overwhelmed with emotions.
It was he who had repeatedly denied the actors' abilities.
Perhaps he had been wrong from the start.
If he had acknowledged their acting skills then,
the outcome might have been completely different.
Oowada bent down and picked up a charred script.
His name on the cover was still clearly legible.
Wang Haoyu stood silently behind him.
A sudden phone call broke the silence:
"Chairman Wang, reporters have stormed the headquarters. The board urgently needs you back to make a decision."
"Understood. I'm returning now."
...The conference room was filled with tension.
"The group has suffered heavy losses. We ask the Chairman to take due responsibility."
"Shouldn't the production department be responsible for this?"
"But the outside world believes this investment was spearheaded by Hiden Group."
"Does Chairman Wang have any objections?"
...Facing the onslaught, Wang Haoyu remained silent.
"Aren't you all being too hasty?"
Oowada suddenly appeared at the conference room entrance.
Izu, standing behind him, gave Wang Haoyu a knowing smile.
"Lord Oowada."
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Chairman Wang Haoyu looked at Oowada and said, "You once mentioned that a Humagear saved your life. My story is similar—acting gave me a new lease on life. I used to have no special skills, but it was my unwavering belief that acting could change my life that led to my achievements today."
"So this time, I choose to continue believing."
He decided to take responsibility for what he had said before, believing in the potential of Humagears, believing in the actor Humagear, believing in Oowada, and believing in "En."
"But 'En' has been destroyed! Even manufacturing a replacement model immediately won't help!" A director objected.
"It doesn't matter. We can start from scratch. I will strictly coach him in acting." Oowada walked up to the display board, gazing at the photo of himself with the Humagear: "The only person who can save you now is me."
Fuwa Isamu and Yaiba Yua returned to Hiden Group after completing their mission and happened to hear this sentence.
"That's so cool! Isn't that a classic line?" Fuwa Isamu exclaimed.
Oowada extended his hand to Wang Haoyu: "Chairman, let us finish filming this series, as a token of my sincerity."
The two shook hands, renewing their partnership.
"Alright!" Just as Wang Haoyu finished speaking, the previous director suddenly rushed out to stop them: "Stop! If I say stop, it must stop!"
Izu immediately stated: "Within this company, Chairman Wang Haoyu's decisions hold the highest authority."
Fuwa Isamu and Yaiba Yua chimed in simultaneously: "That's right!" "Exactly."
The Film City soon regained its vitality.
"Everyone, resuming filming. Thank you for your hard work," Wang Haoyu said.
"Thank you for your hard work too, Chairman," the staff replied.
Oowada was coaching the actor-type Humagear: "This movement should be expressed like this. Keep it up!"
Muro picked up the director's equipment again: "Everyone ready—Action!"
As filming proceeded smoothly, Catherine suddenly appeared: "Chairman Wang Haoyu of Hiden Group, please come with me."
Yaiba Yua and Fuwa Isamu recognized the secretary of the AIMS Director-General and were about to intervene, but Wang Haoyu signaled: "Don't worry, I'll be back soon. You stay here."
(Wang Haoyu stepped forward and walked toward Catherine.
Along the way, Wang Haoyu had a rough idea of Catherine's purpose.
"Zaia is a technology giant spanning fields like Artificial Intelligence and space exploration," Catherinebriefly explained.
"A multinational corporation whose scale must far exceed Hiden Group?"
Rumor had it they once collaborated with Hiden Group on the Humagear project... Ten minutes later, the two arrived at their destination.
"Why did you bring me here?"
"Because I am an employee of Zaia," Catherine replied. "I am currently just seconded to AIMS as a technical consultant."
Wang Haoyu slightly raised an eyebrow.
He had already learned this information through data synchronization. Clearly, Catherine's purpose was to introduce him to the mastermind behind the scenes.
Upon reaching the top-floor office,
A man in a suit immediately rose to greet Wang Haoyu upon his entry, wearing a smile.
"Welcome to Zaia, Mr. Wang Haoyu, CEO of Hiden Intelligence."
Catherine nodded and withdrew after completing her task.
Wang Haoyu had no objection to this.
"A pleasure to meet you."
The other party lightly tapped his wrist device, and the entire office space instantly switched to reception mode.
Wang Haoyu was accustomed to this kind of nanoscopic 3D projection technology, and his expression remained calm.
A flicker of surprise crossed Tengen Gai's eyes.
Although he concealed it well, Wang Haoyu keenly noticed it.
"I am the CEO of Zaia—customarily referred to as Chairman—Tengen Gai."
He presented a Gilded Business Card with both hands... Wang Haoyu lightly swiped his wrist device,
synchronizing his electronic identity information to the other party's device.
"As expected of the technology leader, please guide me in the future."
Tengen Gai elegantly poured tea and gestured with his hand.
"Mr. Wang Haoyu, I have a proposal I would like to discuss with you."
"I'd like to hear the details."
Wang Wenxiang secretly wondered what trick the other party was up to. He appeared polite, but his eyes hid a scheme, as eyes are the hardest things to conceal.
"I hope you will seriously consider transferring Hiden Group to me." Tengen Gai finished calmly, and the response he received was equally composed.
"If you're willing, Mr. Tengen Gai, why don't you sell Zaia to me?" Wang Haoyu said, looking directly into his eyes.
This response clearly surprised Tengen Gai. "Is Mr. Wang joking? Do you really have the power to acquire a giant corporation like Zaia?" His tone was laced with mockery.
"How would I know if I don't try?" Wang Haoyu was not intimidated by his gaze; instead, he became even more composed.
"I am thinking about the future of your company, and I advise you to make a decision soon," Tengen Gaistated directly.
"What if I refuse?"
"Does Mr. Wang think he still has a choice? Unless you agree to the terms, you won't be able to escape." Tengen Gai frequently glanced at his wrist device; someone so concerned with time usually had something else planned, as if waiting for a specific moment to arrive.
Since he had been so generously invited, Wang Haoyu simply enjoyed his tea calmly.
After ten minutes passed and seeing that persuasion was fruitless, Tengen Gai changed the subject: "I hear Hiden recently invested in a film project. If a sudden accident were to occur at the filming location, how would your company handle it?" He added meaningfully, "After all, a Humagear developed by your company recently caused an injury incident."
At that moment, the set was filming the scene where Oowada was shot. The person who should have been the special actor was replaced by a Humagear. A gunshot rang out, and Oowada fell to the ground. Initially, everyone thought the acting was realistic, but the actor remained motionless even after the director yelled cut. The culprit lifted their black cloak, exposing a mechanical body... "It's a Humagear!"
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"The robots have begun **!"
"They will eventually destroy humanity!"
In the reception room, Amatsu Gai calmly turned on the TV.
Reports about the incident were everywhere.
"A Humagear with a human appearance committed a crime. The victim, Oowada, is out of danger after emergency treatment and is currently hospitalized."
"Hiden Group has publicly admitted the robot's illegal actions. The Metropolitan Police Department's Special Operations Team entered the corporate headquarters today, and Chairman Wang Haoyu remains uncontactable!"
"The police will initiate a compulsory search procedure against Hiden Group according to law!"
** vehicles had surrounded the Feidian Park, making it impenetrable.
Investigators marched directly into the core office area.
The company employees' faces were filled with unease.
Yaiba Yua, Fuwa Isamu, Selena, and Izu stood guard in Wang Haoyu's private office, the air so heavy it felt like water could be wrung from it.
"Are we just going to let them ransack the place?"
"Chairman Wang is definitely not that kind of person!"
"We all know his character; now, more than ever, we need to be rational."
..."Is this good show entertaining?" Amatsu Gai crossed his legs, his air of certain victory making him repulsive.
He planned to bring in powerful foreign aid, and the Zaiya Group was clearly the best choice.
"You orchestrated it." Wang Haoyu's statement was decisive.
Amatsu Gai had been unilaterally informing him the whole time, his wrist, adorned with a famous watch, occasionally raising to check the time—he was waiting for the moment to close the net.
Although the Thunder Organization was infamous, continuous combat would exhaust their fighting power. Someone else must have seized this opportunity to commit the crime.
Unfortunately, Amatsu Gai miscalculated his target.
"Haven't you considered another possibility? That I willingly stayed here." Wang Haoyu gently swirled his teacup, a sense of composure emanating from the fragrant steam.
Amatsu Gai's pupils contracted slightly, his certainty of victory suddenly cracking. The entire plan, which even Catherine didn't know, how could this man...? "Do you think I can foretell the future?" Wang Haoyu smiled, seeing through his thoughts. "Of course, I can't."
Amatsu Gai's pupils suddenly constricted, as if struck by lightning.
"It's merely placing a chess piece in advance. Since we're playing this ** game," his fingertips tapped the table, "chip number 31 is clearly not ** enough—why not put both Feidian and Zaiya Groups on the gambling table?"
Wang Haoyu's calm statement turned into a thunderclap, exploding in Amatsu Gai's ears.
Using the Era Engine as a stake?!
Cold sweat drenched Amatsu Gai's back. This wasn't a game; it was a high-stakes gamble.
"It's a pity you don't even have the right to fold."
Wang Haoyu always remembered Oowada's impatience when putting on the protective gear. The stage manager was always confident in on-set security, not to mention Director Muro's special care.
But fate always loved to overturn the chessboard when things seemed certain.
"Remember," Wang Haoyu then slipped the medical record into Oowada's pocket, "no matter what happens, you must be seriously injured."
The hospital's white corridor had long been arranged. In this two-person pantomime, the recovery period was merely another name for paid leave..."Game over."
The blue light shot from Wang Haoyu's wrist easily tore through the cage. Amatsu Gai's meticulously woven trap was nothing but a child's paper toy in front of him.
Hiden Group headquarters was being searched by Metropolitan Police Department detectives.
Behind the one-way glass of the interrogation room, Fuwa Isamu faced a barrage of questions.
"Beep—"
The access control system emitted a short beep.
"Excuse me." The police Officer stood up to salute. "Routine questioning still requires..."
"I vouch for his innocence." Wang Haoyu's shadow fell over the interrogation record.
Regarding suspicions of illegal modification of Humagears? The Metropolitan Police Department firmly believed the suspect was hidden within Feidian's core circle—especially that special case capable of transforming.
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In fact, the Metropolitan Police Department's prediction completely deviated from **.
Wang Haoyu disdained wasting words on them.
"Chairman Wang, we are just following orders, please cooperate."
"Chairman Wang, could we speak privately for a moment?"
According to regulations, interrogations must be conducted by two Officers.
But Wang Haoyu had no interest in cooperating with their "private talk."
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"Officers of the Metropolitan Police Department, you trespassed into Hiden Group without conclusive evidence? I will not only pursue this matter to the end but also demand an explanation from your superiors!"
Wang Haoyu did not back down.
Law enforcement investigations should present official documents.
But Wang Haoyu was not present earlier, and the acting president had already lost his composure.
In such a situation, how could they adhere to procedures?
"This..."
The police indeed had no search warrant.
They never expected Wang Haoyu to... "Since when can the Metropolitan Police Department conduct cases without following the law?"
"Do you mean that in your eyes, Hiden Group doesn't even qualify for a search warrant?"
Wang Haoyu's tone was calm, but every word was like a thunderclap.
As the stalemate continued, a new voice sounded at the door.
"Chairman Wang, please forgive us, this was indeed an oversight on our part. However, your prolonged silence after the incident makes the police's actions somewhat excusable."
The newcomer was none other than Metropolitan Police Department Officer Ueta Warai.
"Cooperating with investigations is a civic duty, but your people have questioned for a long time, have they gained anything?"
As soon as Wang Haoyu finished speaking, Ueta noticed his subordinate shaking his head, and his expression immediately changed slightly.
"Indeed, we haven't found anything... This, on the contrary, proves their innocence."
"Whether they are innocent or not is another matter. Now, the area outside the group is swarming with reporters, and the Metropolitan Police Department has made a grand entrance. A storm of public opinion will inevitably sweep in tonight—the loss of corporate reputation caused by this, the Metropolitan Police Department must bear full responsibility!"
Wang Haoyu finished speaking and turned to leave.
The Hiden Group in ** was already restless.
"Izu, prepare the press conference."
It was time to put an end to this farce.
Chairman Wang Haoyu issued an official statement to the media through Izu's database.
Multiple news agencies received this announcement simultaneously.
"We must seize the exclusive reporting rights!"
"Hurry up!"
"Are all the equipment debugged?"
"Depart immediately!"
This major news event, originally sealed off by the police, was now fully open at the chairman's instruction.
The meeting hall on the fifteenth floor of Feidian Building instantly became a media gathering place.
Reporters posed sharp questions:
"Chairman Wang Haoyu, was your initial silence intended to evade responsibility?"
"Regarding Mr. Oowada's robot attack, what measures will your company take?"
"How do you respond to the intelligent robot assault incident? What are your future plans?"
Wang Haoyu appeared calm under the flashing lights, then stood up to apologize:
"On behalf of Hiden Group, I sincerely apologize for the incident Mr. Oowada encountered."
This unexpected bow instantly changed the direction of public opinion.
Amatsu Gai, watching the live broadcast, had a gloomy expression:
"To actually resort to such a tactic..."
Public reaction shifted accordingly:
"Chairman Wang Haoyu is not only capable but also demonstrates excellent cultivation."
"We understand that companies need time to react to emergencies."
Upstairs, Humagears indeed make life more convenient, just like ** swords. As long as Hiden Group can be timely, I will still continue to use their products!
Izu quietly reported the shift in public opinion to Wang Haoyu.
Wang Haoyu was already accustomed to this.
He systematically began to elaborate on his development plan: "Hiden Group's long-term leading position has its advantages, and at the same time, we are constantly optimizing and upgrading. We hope everyone gives us time to improve and their trust."
Wang Haoyu cleverly avoided shortcomings, choosing to start with brand reputation.
This strategy was clearly wise.
After finishing his speech, Wang Haoyu handed over subsequent work to the public relations team and went to the hospital alone.
The pre-arranged hospital environment was exceptionally quiet.
Pushing open the VIP ward door, Oowada was seen leisurely enjoying afternoon tea.
"Chairman Wang Haoyu, you've come at a good time. Join me for some tea and snacks." Oowadagreeted him warmly.
Wang Haoyu calmly sat down; this luxurious ward was more like a resort hotel.
"You don't know how long it's been since I've relaxed like this," Oowada sighed.
The entertainment industry competition is indeed brutal; once you fade out, it's hard to make a comeback.
His current recuperation status suited him perfectly.
"You're quite leisurely, do you know how much pressure I've been under for this?" After spending this time together, the two had become friends, and Wang Haoyu's tone was teasing.
"Hahahaha, is there anything that can stump Chairman Wang Haoyu? I guess there isn't in this world." Oowada said, sipping his tea.
Wang Haoyu's calm composure in the face of crisis deeply impressed even Oowada, who was accustomed to storms.
"Chairman Wang Haoyu, when do you plan to let me make a comeback?"
"What, do you think the vacation is too long?"
"Of course not!" Oowada quickly shook his head. Who would complain about a long vacation!
He was overjoyed to finally catch his breath!
"Speaking of which, my acting was quite convincing, wasn't it?"
Oowada inexplicably yearned for Wang Haoyu's praise.
From pretending to be hit by a Humagear to deceiving everyone, it was indeed not a simple matter.
"You really acted well, as expected of you!"
Wang Haoyu responded to his wishes.
It was just a small favor.
"You've been working hard recently; I've been quite idle."
Oowada secretly rejoiced.
"Chairman Wang's protective suit is truly amazing."
Humagear's power is astonishing, and protective equipment that can resist electromagnetic waves is definitely not simple.
Globally, such strong protective performance has never been seen.
Wang Haoyu understood the hidden meaning in Oowada's words.
If Feidian truly encountered a crisis, just this protective suit technology could allow them to cooperate with the authorities and turn the situation around.
Zaiya was not even worth Wang Haoyu's attention; it was laughable that Amatsu Gai still thought Wang Haoyu was fooling around.
"You rest well; I'm leaving now."
Wang Haoyu stood up and left.
Only Oowada remained in the room.
He had no intention or ability to interfere with the ** outside; Wang Haoyu would handle it.
After leaving, Wang Haoyu didn't return to the company but went straight to the Base.
Normally, he would contact Selena, who was stationed at the Base, remotely, rarely coming in person.
"Mr. Wang, Hiden Isamu and Fuwa Isamu have completed the follow-up handover work, so you can rest assured." Selena immediately reported the progress.
Selena immediately reported the progress.
"Selena, did you see Catherine during your time at A.I.M.S.?"
Wang Haoyu was suspicious of Catherine's identity.
As A.I.M.S.'s secretary but working for Zaiya, A.I.M.S. couldn't possibly be unaware.
Was she a double **?
"We had very little contact with Catherine."
A.I.M.S. is divided into two teams, overt and covert: Yaiba Yua, Fuwa Isamu, and Selena belong to the overt team, requiring frequent public appearances; the covert team only contacts the overt team during missions, otherwise remaining undisturbed.
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"Catherine belongs to the covert department, and we know very little about her background. If you want to know more, I suggest contacting A.I.M.S.'s leader directly."
Catherine's meeting with Wang Haoyu clearly attracted the attention of the higher-ups.
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Zaia seemed unaware of the special connection between Wang Haoyu and Aimus.
On the surface, Hiden Isamu and Fuwa Isamu were personnel sent by Aimus to assist Wang Haoyu in managing the Hiden Group.
In reality, however, these two only obeyed Wang Haoyu's personal instructions and had no direct relationship with Aimus.
"I need to speak with the leader of Aimus," Wang Haoyu requested.
"Connecting you now."
Three seconds later, the distinctive round face of the Aimus Leader appeared on the communication screen.
"It has been a long time, Leader," Wang Haoyu began.
"It certainly has been a long time, Mr. Wang Haoyu. This meeting brings me great pleasure," the Leader replied with a smile.
"I assume you have guessed the purpose of my contact."
"Is this about Catherine?"
The conversation between two intelligent people required little preamble.
"Precisely."
"What specific aspects would you like to know about?"
"All the details."
Although Wang Haoyu was fully capable of investigating Catherine's background himself... sometimes, making an appropriate statement was necessary.
"Catherine grew up in Aimus from a young age. To be precise, the organization hadn't fully formed then. She is exceptionally talented and has never failed a mission..."
Hearing this, Wang Haoyu keenly grasped the key point:
"The Zaia CEO contacting me was tacitly approved by Aimus. They don't know about our relationship, but Catherine reported this matter to you beforehand."
These words made the Leader appear slightly flustered:
"Please don't misunderstand, Mr. Wang Haoyu. We merely didn't stop Zaia's investigation, but we are definitely not behind their actions."
Despite the explanation, Wang Haoyu's expression did not soften.
The fact was evident—Zaia had already taken action.
"Is Catherine your plant?"
Wang Haoyu cut straight to the core. If true, it indicated that Aimus was wary of Zaia.
"Yes." The Leader admitted after a moment of hesitation.
Wang Haoyu remained silent, waiting for the rest of the story.
"Alright, since you insist, I will tell you the whole story from beginning to end..."
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Zaia is an enterprise that has rapidly risen in recent years, showing extraordinarily swift growth momentum.
But developing too quickly can sometimes become a heavy burden.
Aimus received instructions from its superiors to investigate whether Zaia was engaging in illegal activities.
Since the members of the Bright Squad were already known to the outside World, Aimus had no choice but to send Catherine from the Dark Squad to execute the mission.
Although Zaia knew Catherine's identity, its Chief Executive Officer Tengen Gai had signed a non-disclosure agreement with Aimus, so no one besides him knew Catherine's true background.
"Catherine has been investigating for a year and still hasn't found anything unusual. Aimus is in an awkward position; if there is no further progress within a month, she must withdraw from Zaia."
This situation also explained why Aimus did not obstruct Zaia's actions.
"Mr. Wang Haoyu, we require your assistance."
The Aimus Leader had planned this all along and finally seized the opportunity to speak.
Wang Haoyu did not respond immediately.
"What I am about to tell you is Aimus's highest secret," the Leader stated solemnly. "We are facing severe challenges."
As the World's largest organization, Aimus is renowned for cultivating top talents, possessing its own exclusive academy that supplies elites to the World.
However, Aimus's strength has significantly diminished in recent years.
"We are certain Zaia has issues, but we haven't found evidence yet. Your involvement would be a tremendous help to Aimus."
In fact, Wang Haoyu had already begun cooperating with Aimus when he took charge of Fuwa Isamuand the others.
"I can agree, but there is one condition."
"We can accept any condition," the Leader agreed impatiently, fearing he might change his mind.
"Do not interfere with any of my decisions." That was Wang Haoyu's only condition.
Even if Aimus intervened, Wang Haoyu had ways to handle it, but since he chose to cooperate, he had to state his position upfront.
"Rest assured, we will absolutely not interfere with your decisions."
After the call ended, Wang Haoyu briefly handled some affairs and immediately left the Base.
He arrived at the Metropolitan Police Department, where he was personally received by the Director.
"Chairman Wang, there was no need for you to come personally; a phone call would have sufficed."
Indeed, Wang Haoyu could handle such matters with just one phone call.
"Something happened at the Hiden Group, so I should explain the situation myself," Wang Haoyubriefly replied before following the Director to the Case Analysis Room.
Just as he entered, he heard the statement from the person in charge of the case.
"The suspect in this case is this Humagear of unknown origin."
The person in charge was none other than Kamitaba Kimura, the Chief Investigator of the Metropolitan Police Department. His record of solving cases remains unmatched within the Metropolitan Police Department, which shows the importance placed on this case.
Five analytical steps were detailed on the whiteboard, each supported by corresponding evidence. Wang Haoyu glanced at it, understood the situation, and quietly found a corner to sit down.
Kamitaba Kimura pointed to the Humagear and explained, "It disguised itself as an actor and carried out a shooting. But our search at Feidian Intelligence yielded nothing; this model is simply not in their product catalog."
"Pardon my directness, but did you miss something? Feidian's data is massive, and omissions are normal..." Doubts began to rise among the attendees, who were all elites from various regions.
"Every step has been thoroughly checked," Kamitaba Kimura calmly replied.
Just then, a voice suddenly came from the doorway: "Did you check the secret laboratory next to the CEO's office?" The speaker was Nakashima and Lin, assistants to Tengen Gai of the Zaia Group.
"A secret laboratory?"
"Feidian never mentioned it!"
"Is that true?"
Amid the flurry of discussion, Kamitaba Kimura calmly asked, "Do you have evidence?"
Nakashima and Lin took out a USB drive and projected images showing that a laboratory indeed existed inside Feidian.
"This location was not part of the information we possessed, so we were unable to conduct a search there."
Kamitaba Kimura admitted the oversight, but what puzzled him was how the opponents had precisely located a place that even the Metropolitan Police Department failed to find. According to regulations, apart from the Metropolitan Police Department having legal search rights, commercial competitors are prohibited from using such improper means to investigate rivals.
"Zaia's actions are truly astonishing!"
When Wang Haoyu stood up from the back row, he caught everyone completely off guard.
"It's the Chairman of the Hiden Group!"
"When did he get here?"
"Why did no one notice?"
..."It seems Tengen Gai has indeed forced the Hiden Group to act. Since this is the case, as the person in charge of the group, I absolutely cannot back down."
"The Hiden Group does indeed have a secret laboratory, a secret known only to internal personnel since its founding."
When Wang Haoyu mentioned "internal personnel," his gaze deliberately lingered on Nakashima and Lin, the implication obvious.
"I agree to the Metropolitan Police Department searching the laboratory, but there is one prerequisite."
His composure only increased his authority.
Kamitaba Kimura immediately responded, "Please state it."
"If the search yields nothing, the Metropolitan Police Department must publicly apologize to the Hiden Group."
The Metropolitan Police Department's previous raid without formal procedure had been widely reported by peripheral media.
After careful consideration, Kamitaba Kimura accepted the condition: "Agreed."
This matter was indeed due to the Metropolitan Police Department's hasty action—when he presented the search warrant and other documents, the upper echelons merely dismissed it as "an urgent situation."
Wang Haoyu led everyone to the Hiden Group headquarters. After using a key in his office to open the laboratory, they saw only generations of old-model Humagears displayed. Following a thorough search, the Metropolitan Police Department found nothing.
"My apologies, Chairman Wang Haoyu, we will honor our agreement." Kamitaba Kimura was about to leave when he was stopped:
"Why the rush? Since you are all interested in the laboratory, why not witness a more interesting display together?"
As Wang Haoyu spoke, he activated a certain Humagear dressed in a detective uniform.
He held a vintage pocket watch in his hand.
The moment the pocket watch opened, a smile curved his lips.
Wang Haoyu did this specifically to leave no handle for the Metropolitan Police Department to grasp.
Since they came, he had to make sure they understood everything clearly!
"This is Wazu Holmes, and as you can see, he is a Humagear."
As soon as Wang Haoyu finished speaking, Wazu Holmes activated his internal program.
"Hello everyone, my profession is detective."
"A detective?"
Kamitaba Kimura was the first to frown.
He had never heard of a Humagear working as a detective.
Although Humagears had infiltrated various industries, they had always struggled to make breakthroughs in the field of criminal investigation.
Crime scenes require multi-angle investigation, and every case is unique; this complexity makes the relevant programming difficult to write.
If a Humagear were allowed to intervene in an investigation, it might only make the case more complicated.
For this reason, major artificial intelligence organizations worldwide have avoided this field.
"There are many mysteries surrounding this attempted crime, and I shall unveil them for you."
Wazu Holmes was full of confidence.
"I guarantee this on the reputation of the founder of Feidian Intelligence."
As it spoke, its mechanical pupils shone with a light of certainty.
"I remember now!" someone suddenly exclaimed. "It's the legendary Humagear that helped solve many major cases back then, the elite model among the Hiden Group's first generation machines."
No one expected back then that the Hiden Group could actually develop a detective-type AI.
To verify its feasibility, it was once put into real-World practice, but ultimately, because it was a machine, it was difficult for the public to accept.
"That's right, I am that first-generation elite machine."
Wang Haoyu specifically woke up Wazu Holmes from among the many old models to bring the case to a conclusion.
"I possess the crucial key clue regarding the Humagear involved in the incident."
Wazu Holmes's electronic voice conveyed certainty.
Last night, when Wang Haoyu upgraded its program, he unexpectedly discovered that this detective robot had developed self-awareness.
Faced with destruction or allowing it to exist, Wang Haoyu chose the latter.
"Aren't you all curious about the reason it attacked a human?"
This question made Kamitaba Kimura freeze instantly.
"What's complicated about that? Clearly, the Humagear's system was hacked, which is why it attacked a human."
A member of the accompanying Investigation Division asserted this.
"Absurd. If what you say is true, with so many people present, why did that actor-model Humagearonly target Mr. Oowada?"
Wazu Holmes continued to dissect the case:
"It's simple. Because Mr. Oowada consistently denied the performance talent of Humagears—this is the price of human arrogance."
"Wait! You yourself are a Humagear, why should we believe you?" Kamitaba Kimura sharply questioned.
"Next, please witness the shocking truth!"
Wazu Holmes dramatically walked over and stood beside Izu.
"Allow me to formally introduce myself—I am the older brother of Izu, the secretary to the CEO of Feidian Intelligence!"
Izu's pupils contracted suddenly.
"I finally found you, my dearest little sister!" Wazu Holmes opened his arms.
Instantly, the office erupted:
"Izu's older brother?!"
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"This is impossible!"
Fuwa Isamu and Yaiba Yua happened to push the door open, calling out Izu's name in unison.
Only silence answered them.
"Damn it, system overload!" Fuwa Isamu thumped his temple.
Until the servo motor in Izu's neck made a soft click:
"Verifying data authenticity." She stared coldly at Wazu Holmes, "Detected, you are committing fraud."
"Absolutely true!" The other party hastily explained, "I was personally created by the former president, Shinnosuke—in other words, I am the original prototype."
Kamidan Kimura suddenly looked at Wang Haoyu in the corner: "Wait, the president he mentioned, could it be..."
"It is indeed the late old president," he nodded thoughtfully.
Everyone present understood.
"That's right. In fact, there were early signs that someone was targeting the Humagear system, so I was specifically created as an assistant."
"As a detective-type Humagear, I conducted investigations, tracking potential hostile forces while relaying all intelligence to the former president."
The hostile organization Wazu Holmes referred to was the Xunlei Station.
As a precaution, Wazu Holmes was also programmed with a special procedure—this was the hidden setting Wang Haoyu discovered during his scan yesterday.
When the situation deteriorated beyond expectation, this program would activate to restart the system.
Thereby providing support to the new president and Izu.
While searching the secret laboratory yesterday, Wang Haoyu noticed an anomaly in an old model Humagear—one of them had slightly shifted.
Although the movement was minimal, the keen Wang Haoyu still detected it.
"His statement is true," Izu verified.
Through data sharing mode, Izu had fully acquired Wazu Holmes' database.
"So, are you all willing to trust Wazu Holmes now?"
Wang Haoyu opportunely posed the crucial question.
"At this point, we seem to have no choice," Kamidan Kimura replied with a bitter smile.
"The next target for investigation is a certain special factory."
Wazu Holmes left on his own after speaking, leaving Kamidan Kimura quite puzzled.
Due to data sharing, the factory coordinates had been transmitted to Izu's system.
"The target location is here."
Izu projected the 3D coordinates before everyone.
The investigation team immediately headed to the designated area... Upon arrival, the factory's uniqueness far exceeded expectations.
Unlike conventional factory sites, it was built in the heart of a residential area, located in the most prosperous commercial district.
Police action could easily cause public panic.
"Everyone change into plain clothes, be careful not to alarm the residents."
Kamidan Kimura emphasized this before the operation.
Although this covert investigation involved many people, they had to act discreetly.
Having already caused significant trouble by creating Feidian, they absolutely could not afford any more mishaps.
"Yes, sir!"
"Understood!"
"…"
In the other carriage, Yaiba Yua and Fuwa Isamu waited for Wang Haoyu's instructions.
"We'll act in coordination later," Wang Haoyu ordered, narrowing his eyes.
"Received!"
"Understood!"
The operation commenced five minutes later.
The moment he stepped into the factory, Kamidan Kimura caught a glimpse of a ghostly figure. But the figure was as swift as the wind, and even with his full encirclement, he missed.
"All units, be on alert, the target has appeared."
They lightened their footsteps, but it was to no avail.
"Yaiba Yua covers the rear, I'll block the front."
"Okay."
The two cooperated tacitly, successfully intercepting the target at the intersection of the passages.
"It's you, Humagear En!"
"To be precise, he should be called Bubun-Bird!"
Bubun-Bird, clad in a mecha suit, stood opposite them with a sneer.
"This is the enhanced version of the Key Replication Bubun-Bird," Wang Haoyu's voice suddenly came from behind.
Although surprised by Wang Haoyu's arrival, the two immediately entered combat readiness.
Bubun-Bird suddenly shot into the sky, and Fuwa Isamu instantly leaped to pursue.
"You won't escape!"
"**"
"System Upgrade"
"Shooting Enhancement"
A Rider ** materialized in Fuwa Isamu's hand, and he fired a volley of shots, knocking Bubun-Bird down.
"Utterly foolish!" Bubun-Bird stabilized himself with a sinister grin, and a storm of counterattacks sent Fuwa Isamu crashing to the ground.
"The strength has increased again..." Fuwa Isamu gasped, clearly struggling more than in their last confrontation.
Yaiba Yua flashed forward, her rapid thrust forcing Bubun-Bird back.
At this moment, Izu's voice rang out from Wang Haoyu's communicator: "Chairman, should we give up tracking Wazu Holmes? He is wandering through factories unrelated to Feidian and the 0.1 Organization's street strongholds..."
Wang Haoyu listened to the report, a subtle arc forming at the corner of his mouth.
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Wazu Holmes, as a Humagear with self-awareness, chose to enjoy freedom as he pleased immediately after being unbound.
However, when Wang Haoyu examined the program he wrote, he realized that Wazu Holmes was not as carefree as he appeared.
Perhaps... Wazu Holmes was hiding certain discoveries.
"Let him act. You just need to secretly protect him and report to me at all times," Wang Haoyucommanded.
"Understood, Chairman."
After the communication ended, Wang Haoyu turned his attention to the combat data on the monitoring screen.
"The recent special training has been remarkably effective," he commented.
Fuwa Isamu eagerly asked: "Did we successfully capture the main body of the Key Replication Bubun-Bird?"
"All are derivatives," Wang Haoyu kicked aside the mechanical debris at his feet.
"What?!" Fuwa Isamu looked at the shattered fragments in shock, "Were all those we just fought copies?"
Wang Haoyu nodded: "Withdraw."
The subsequent cleanup could be handed over to the police.
On the way to rendezvous with Izu, Wazu Holmes's defensive voice could already be heard from afar:
"Detectives are only responsible for deduction, not combat, Izu **!"
Yaiba Yua darted forward, intercepting a van attempting to escape.
"Thirty more seconds, and I would have been dismantled into spare parts by Izu," Wazu Holmes complained.
Fuwa Isamu frowned after checking the back of the van: "These are?"
"Key witnesses," Wang Haoyu lifted the tarpaulin, revealing the interior, "an illegal modification gang specializing in ** Humagear."
The van was piled with dismembered Humagear components.
When Wang Haoyu held up a photo of a specific model, the suspect admitted: "This is just one of the ordinary cases we've handled."
"Escort them to face legal justice."
"Yes, sir." Fuwa Isamu pulled out his communicator and began to deploy.
After dealing with this matter, everyone moved to the next location.
"Wazu Holmes, now is the time to explain your intention for investigating those places?" Wang Haoyuasked.
"As expected of Chairman Wang Haoyu, nothing escapes your eyes." Wazu Holmes awkwardly scratched the back of his head.
Investigations showed that there were five Humagear Saitada Series performing traditional dances at the celebration event. This robot team created an atmosphere with taiko drumming and dance performances. It is worth noting that the suspect is likely hidden among them.
Although Hiden Group's official records only registered five robots of this model, and the suspect's physical features clearly do not match. However, another possibility exists—a common tactic used by criminal gangs is to tamper with the identity information and appearance of registered devices before reselling them.
What's puzzling is that there are no relevant records in the Hiden Group's database. Even stranger, in several recent incidents, the same face has been repeatedly destroyed and then reappeared. Even with a copied key program, this phenomenon should be impossible, as a key can only modify programs, not change a Humagear's physical appearance.
"Izu, Wazu Holmes is not acting randomly, but based on these discoveries," Wang Haoyu explained to Izu.
At this moment, they had arrived at the permanent venue of this performance team.
Suddenly, a distorted face entered Wang Haoyu's vision. Wazu Holmes also noticed this anomaly at the same time.
"Resident eyewitness reports indicate that Humagear wearing strange masks occasionally appear at the event site!" Wazu Holmes said, pointing at the target. Existing clues suggest that this should be the only one of the five performing robots that has not been modified. At this moment, the other party had removed their mask, revealing a true face that perfectly matched the registered data.
"I understand!" Fuwa Isamu suddenly saw the light. The essence of the incident was actually very clear: a total of five Humagear of the same model were stolen, four of which fell into the hands of the Thunder Organization.
"More capable than I imagined, Mr. Detective!" Fuwa Isamu praised sincerely. Wazu Holmes's performance might change people's preconceived notions about detective-type Humagear.
"Act immediately! As long as we capture him, we can get crucial clues!" Wang Haoyu had originally planned to hold a press conference after the other party left the Zaia Group, to fully disclose the ** of the Oowada attack incident.
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Although a promise had been made to the A.I.M.S. leader, the ** would eventually come to light. For now, setting up a few more decoys was clearly wiser.
Wang Haoyu's strategy indeed worked, and a big fish walked right into the net.
All of this was clearly connected to Zaia.
But the existing evidence was not enough to assign responsibility, and rash accusations would only give the other party room to evade. Wang Haoyu never did anything without certainty.
"So that's it, no wonder he investigated those areas!" Izu suddenly realized.
"He's a truly unfathomable fellow." Fuwa Isamu developed a strong interest in this Humagear.
Wazu Holmes's way of doing things was exactly like a human detective. Perhaps, it had already broken through the technological singularity.
Before Wang Haoyu could act, Wazu Holmes had already given chase. Although his movements were cautious, the target still noticed him.
"Please stop! Wait!" Wazu Holmes realized his mistake and shouted loudly.
The modified Humagear was astonishingly fast, far exceeding original models. The pursuit had already led them deep into the dense forest.
"Fortunately, I have a motorcycle that can keep up." Fuwa Isamu was grateful for his ride.
Wang Haoyu activated the positioning system: "The target is moving east, follow immediately."
The pursued Humagear likely carried a copied key.
"How lucky, to run directly into the suspect!" Witnessing the other party transform, Wazu Holmes instead showed a look of joy.
Wang Haoyu and the others arrived in time.
"You're quite bold, aren't you afraid of being dismantled into scrap metal?" Fuwa Isamu patted Wazu Holmes's shoulder armor.
"Yaiba Yua, Fuwa Isamu, prepare for battle," Wang Haoyu commanded.
"Understood!"
"Gigantic Power Mode"
"Program Upgrade"
"Shooting System Enhancement"
"Kamen Rider Transform"
"Cheetah Form"
"System Optimization"
"Weapon Module Upgrade"
"Kamen Rider Activate"
Blade and Fuwa received the command: "Units 1-4 are yours to handle."
Wang Haoyu lightly tapped Unit 5 with one hand, and before his voice faded, his figure had already flashed before Unit 4.
"Just as I expected~" Wazu stroked his mustache, looking smug.
The other side of the battlefield was already filled with smoke and fire.
"Energy Charge"
"Charge Complete"
"You can't avoid this move!"
The weapon in Wang Haoyu's hand was enveloped in flames, its muzzle continuously spitting fire. Even if the opponent wanted to retreat, this oppressive energy rendered them immobile.
"Briefcase Defense!"
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Unit-03 stepped forward to shield Unit-04. In the deafening blast, Unit-03 was instantly reduced to scrap. Though the impact on Unit-04 was lessened, it was still swallowed by the flames.
"You're next!" Wang Haoyu leveled his sword at the two remaining units.
Self-aware Units 01 and 02 flew into a rage at the sight of their comrade's destruction. Their combat power far surpassed the previous pair, and they charged Wang Haoyu together.
Fortunately, Wang Haoyu's new key was ready.
"Connect to Base."
Selena responded at once. To avoid attracting attention, the key had been stored at Base; now, via the electromagnetic-wave transfer system, it arrived in an instant.
"Key generated."
"Shining Leap."
The yellow-green key-converter flashed in Wang Haoyu's hand; when he slotted it into the belt, a crimson radiance erupted.
"Authorization approved."
A dazzling mechanical locust appeared mid-air, erecting a three-dimensional force-field across the battlefield—Wang Haoyu's personal power field, channeling extra energy to Blade and Fuwa.
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Though the pair mainly relied on satellite power, they could briefly draw part of Wang Haoyu's energy.
"System update."
"Golden Burst—Sky-Flying Kick."
A blazing golden sphere shot from Wang Haoyu's body, streaking toward Units 01 and 02.
"Radiant Raid."
"Light Tears Shadow Asunder."
Waz Holmes clapped in admiration at the sight.
"The energy is off the charts!" Fuwa Isamu shouted excitedly. "Thanks to Mr. Wang, we go all-out!"
A keen light flashed in Yaiba Yua's eyes.
Wang Haoyu's finishing blow descended.
At that moment Selena sent an urgent call—
Yaiba Yua and Fuwa Isamu had successfully destroyed Humagear Unit-05.
"Gravity Field **"
A colossal starship suddenly loomed in the sky.
In a swirl of light-waves, everyone was forcibly drawn into its hold.
"What's going on?"
Wang Haoyu hastily opened a video-link with Selena.
"The Extinction Key has appeared!"
Selena's expression was grave.
This key held World-shattering power—yet made an exception for Wang Haoyu.
**Reveal: Bubu Bird is merely Dodo's puppet; the true key-bearer is actually*—a former Thunder Organization member!
The man had severed all ties with the Organization, even violently turning on his former comrades.
"Eliminating the pawns isn't enough," Selena said grimly. "We must destroy Dodo's core."
Wang Haoyu had sensed something amiss all along.
"Selena, perhaps * is only the key's vessel? The full force could shatter the host; it has to be split and stored…"
Inside Base, Selena pointed at the hologram: "Zaia just launched a satellite."
For a zaibatsu, satellite launches are routine—yet demand vast resources and tech.
To prevent accidents after arrival, an unprecedented full survey of the target orbit was required.
For a giant like Zaia, however, half a year of prep was enough to finish the job with ease.
By protocol, every group must apply to A.M.S. for a serial number before launch; only with approval can the rocket lift off.
Yet this time Selena had received no formal notice from A.M.S.
Clearly, the satellite had been launched by Zaia in secret.
On the monitor, a red dot traced along the orbit—
the rogue satellite.
"Why did Zaia bypass A.M.S. and launch directly?"
Waz Holmes adjusted his glasses.
"Something shady is afoot. Catherine, contact A.M.S. top brass and verify."
"Understood."
Selena quickly opened a channel…exactly as Wang Haoyu had predicted.
Catherine knew nothing of the launch.
It confirmed Tengen Gai's deliberate concealment.
From the A.M.S. Leader's reaction, the Organization's vast satellite database held no record of the target.
As the global hub for orbital assets, A.M.S. must register every device,
lest collisions in space trigger catastrophic accidents.
Selena only spotted this "Ghost Satellite"
thanks to Wang Haoyu's early deployment of the "Sky-Net System."
Covering the entire near-Earth orbital zone,
it left no space activity unseen.
"Shall we initiate emergency destruction?"
Fuwa Isamu asked for orders.
Under the rules, A.M.S. may destroy unregistered satellites to remove hazards.
"Hold fire."
Wang Haoyu raised a hand to stop him.
Premature action might alert the enemy; a deeper conspiracy could lie behind it.
"Tengen Gai went to great lengths to get that bird in the sky;
blowing it up outright would be rather uncharitable of us."
Selena caught his meaning at once.
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"What we should do is…"
"Help it along."
Wang Haoyu's lips curved in a faint smile.
"Brilliant! Chairman Wang's intellect is unmatched; even I, a detective, feel outclassed. It's an honor to be on your team."
Waz Holmes delivered the flattery with robotic smoothness.
As a robot, such lines came naturally to him.
"Enough—focus on the mission."
Wang Haoyu allowed the team a brief breather, but this was no time to relax.
"Report: Dodo sighted in the residential zone."
Izu's voice sounded.
"Move out."
"Selena, you're in charge here. Keep me posted."
"Understood."
…Ten minutes later, Wang Haoyu's team reached the target area.
"Gigantic Force!"
"Soaring Leap!"
"Thunder!"
"Access granted!"
"Access granted!"
"Access granted!"
"Transform!"
"Transform!"
"Transform!"
"Shooting Boost!"
"System upgrade!"
"Diamond Fist!"
"Hornet Lightning!"
"Locust Leap!"
Wang Haoyu, Yaiba Yua and Fuwa Isamu plunged into battle.
Izu was recalled to the Secret Lab.
Once back from the Base, Wang Haoyu assigned Izu to the experiment.
"Izu, the cause of the energy shortage has been found."
Wang Haoyu had designed a progrise key for Fuwa Isamu, only to discover its output couldn't keep up with his skyrocketing potential.
Evidently the special training had pushed Fuwa's strength so high that the original energy budget was now hopelessly tight.
Wang Haoyu had foreseen this, but deliberately capped the output to avoid overloading the unit.
Recent combat, however, had let Fuwa grow far faster than expected—the core issue was a dire lack of battle data. Wang Haoyu's new plan:
"Feed my combat logs into the system and the gap will be closed."
He stepped back and remotely directed Izu.
"Current data volume is still insufficient," Izu reported.
"Solution: I'll sync the ** Memory Card data to you to fill the progrise key shortfall."
The ** Memory Card Wang Haoyu carried recorded every fight he had in the Kamen Rider World.
Whenever an external device tried to connect, the system would auto-trigger an alarm.
"Warning: ** Memory Card detected attempting direct link with Izu system; confirm connection?"
"Confirm."
"Data transfer initiated."
"Transfer complete."
Izu successfully received the entire dataset.
"progrise key fabrication finished."
Izu set the key on the Power-Delivery Unit.
The device could teleport items straight to the user… however—
The Power-Delivery Unit was low on energy.
Izu chose to hide this from Wang Haoyu.
She didn't want to compromise his combat focus.
She resolved to power the device with her own reserve energy.
Although a Humagear's energy can regenerate—
when the device's reserves are exhausted, it must drain every last joule from the Humagear.
"Initiating personal-energy extraction."
"Izu, are you sure you want to proceed?"
"Confirmed. If I, as President Wang Haoyu's assistant, can't even supply this much, if I can't overcome a difficulty like this, then Izu has lost her reason to exist."
She closed her eyes and waited for decommission.
A Humagear deprived of all energy will be permanently shut down within 0.1 s unless recharged immediately.
Just as Izu was about to step onto the Charge Pad, Waz Holmes jumped on first.
"Senior Waz, there's no need. As the president's personal assistant, this is my duty."
Barely able to speak, the energy-starved Waz replied: "You won't find another Humagear assistant who gives her whole heart to the president… Hiden Intelligence will never have a second secretary like you."
"As your senior, I must step up now. That was the last president's charge to me!"
The screen flashed "Charge complete," meaning Waz's energy had run dry.
Humagears cannot share energy between themselves.
"You will always be the elder brother I honor most."
Though Izu once rejected that bond, Waz's actions now defined it.
"If only I'd said that sooner."
Waz gently placed his treasured Pocket-Watch into Izu's palm.
Notably, Wang Haoyu himself had written Waz's awakening program.
When Waz Holmes suddenly stopped, Wang Haoyu instantly knew what had happened.
The program synced her current database to Wang Haoyu's personal terminal.
"Don't panic—standby isn't deletion. Izu, send the data over; once the fight ends we can reboot Waz Holmes."
Wang Haoyu's words lifted Izu out of her despair.
Perhaps from this moment on, Izu learned to switch between different emotional states.
But for now he hadn't noticed the change.
Izu loaded the progrise key into the transfer unit and delivered it precisely into Fuwa Isamu's hand…"**
The Mechanical Dodo unfurled a curtain of fire in the sky, dense ** raining down.
Blasts of flame erupted around Fuwa Isamu.
Even holding the progrise key, there wasn't enough time to activate it.
Had Wang Haoyu not intercepted in time, the salvo would have been lethal.
"Time to finish this…"
Dodo assumed the stance of a finishing move.
"Who says it's over? Mr. Wang Haoyu said my potential is limitless! Since you can study me, surpass me, then I can surpass you right back!"
Fuwa Isamu clenched the key until his knuckles went white.
Dodo let out a metallic sneer.
"Dream on! You're about to become scrap metal!"
With that, it unleashed another barrage.
"Spacing out? Want to end up a pincushion?"