"This...is power?"
As a martial artist, A Fu keenly sensed the power from the two watch faces, especially the second one. The berserk, destructive, and immense power it contained fascinated A Fu.
"A Fu!"
Bai Qi's shout snapped A Fu back to reality.
"Perhaps you are not yet suitable to possess this power."
With that, he put away the white-bearded watch face and handed only the Kamen Rider OOO Rider Core Medal to A Fu.
"No, Master, I can do it. I have the ability to control this power. Believe me."
A Fu watched the power gradually recede, feeling extremely unwilling. He tried his best to explain, hoping to make Bai Qi change his mind.
Unfortunately, A Fu's words had already sealed his fate. He was not yet capable of bearing this power.
Looking at A Fu, Bai Qi said, "Power is indeed a good thing. It can bring people glory, status, and wealth, but it can also cause them to lose themselves, lost in power. A Fu, you are my capable subordinate, and I do not wish for this to happen."
"Yes, Master. I will strictly follow your teachings."
Seeing A Fu's demeanor, Bai Qi was unsure if he truly understood or was just pretending. Nevertheless, he continued, "Rest assured, what is meant to be yours will be yours. Until I find a suitable master for this power, it will remain yours. When I deem you capable of wielding it, I will give it to you."
Upon hearing Bai Qi's words, A Fu's eyes lit up. "Thank you very much. A Fu is willing to go through fire and water for you, Master, and will not rest until death."
Bai Qi waved his hand. "No need for flowery words. I have come this time for that ancient magical artifact. The Shadow Legion will cooperate with you. Find those little rats for me and bring the item back."
"Rest assured, Master, I will accomplish this."
Saying this, A Fu pressed the watch face, activated it, and placed it on his chest.
As the watch face merged into A Fu's body, a new Kamen Rider OOO was born.
Although A Fu was not using the main rider's Rider Core Medal, the strength he could unleash was in no way inferior to the Kamen Riders in the original work.
Why?
Wasn't it simple?
Look at who became Kamen Riders in the original work: a bricklayer, an athlete, a clumsy magician, and that self-important queen-complex patient. They couldn't even utilize half of the power of the Rider Core Medals.
In comparison, A Fu's basic qualities were streets ahead of them.
Even if he couldn't utilize the full power of the Kamen Rider, it wouldn't be a problem to utilize ninety percent of it.
After assigning A Fu his mission, Bai Qi closed his eyes to rest in the lounge.
Outside, John, seeing that Bai Qi had not come out for a long time, began to wonder. John understood very well how much financial support he would receive in the future depended on today's performance. He had intended to give the guest an early look at his company's exhibits, but why hadn't the guest emerged after so long?
Unable to bear it any longer, John cautiously knocked on the door. Upon receiving permission, he entered the lounge.
Entering the lounge, John found that the red-haired bodyguard was not there, and he immediately felt much more relaxed. After all, judging by the bodyguard's appearance, he didn't seem like a good person, and he was so burly and imposing that he was terrifying.
"Is there something you need?"
Looking at John, who had entered, Bai Qi asked.
"Sir, the exhibition is about to start. I'm here to give you your VIP pass. With this, you can use the special VIP channel and enjoy the exhibition better."
Saying this, John placed a card and a lanyard on the table.
"Okay, I understand."
After sending John away, Bai Qi's lips curled slightly. Just now, the Shadow Ninja had reported seeing Chen Long in security uniform at the exhibition. Since Chen Long had appeared, could Xiao Yu be far behind?
This small exhibition was truly a gathering of various big shots: Kingpin, Cobra, the main characters. It would be truly miraculous if it concluded peacefully.
At the exhibition, Chen Long was conducting a final security sweep, ensuring everything was in order.
Just then, the sound Chen Long least wanted to hear reached his ears.
"Hi, Uncle Long!"
Wearing a green hard hat and riding an electric scooter, Xiao Yu drifted in front of Chen Long.
"Oh, Xiao Yu, what are you doing here?"
Xiao Yu said, "I'm here to attend the exhibition, remember?"
"But there are still half an hour before visitors are allowed in. How did you... Oh, forget it. You must leave."
Chen Long no longer wanted to think about how his niece had bypassed the security guards outside and appeared here on a scooter.
"Annoying security guards."
Chen Long earnestly advised, "I'm not kidding. It might get very dangerous here."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was movement from behind an iron door. Then, the door was pushed open a crack, and smoke bombs were thrown into the venue.
While chaos erupted upstairs, an illicit transaction was underway below.
A group of cultists in dark red robes confronted a group of gangsters in suits.
The leader of the cultists stepped forward and asked, "Money, did you bring it?"
The subordinate waved his hand, and a subordinate next to him produced a briefcase. When opened, it was filled with stacks of crisp, green bills.
Upon closer inspection, the people acting as subordinates were revealed to be the boss of the Yokai gangsters, Dan.
Outside, he might be a high-ranking official drinking wine in a luxury car, but here, his status was only worthy of carrying a briefcase.
"Where is the item we want?"
"Don't worry, cash on delivery. Cobra always keeps its word."
Saying this, the Cobra cultist also opened the briefcase in his hand. Inside was a metal disk about half a meter wide, engraved with many cryptic symbols.
"It better be. No one can deceive Kingpin. Give him the money."
Dan nodded and stepped forward without daring to object.
Just then, a commotion erupted from above.
"What's going on?"
The Cobra leader became alert.
A cultist quickly ran over and whispered something into the leader's ear.
The leader looked at the cultist and said, "I didn't expect Kingpin to like shiny octopuses too."
"Octopuses?" The gangster leader was stunned for a moment, then looked at Dan, who was alone, and immediately understood. His unfriendly eyes seemed as if they could flay Dan alive.
However, now was not the time to deal with internal conflicts, at least not in front of outsiders.
The gangster leader said, "The more chaotic it is upstairs, the easier it is for us to leave. Don't you understand the principle of fishing in troubled waters?"
"It doesn't matter. Let's complete the transaction quickly."
The Cobra leader did not want to engage in this meaningless argument anymore and urged his subordinates to complete the transaction quickly.
On the rooftop, dark figures flashed by.
A Fu, transformed into Kamen Rider OOO, looked down at the people conducting the transaction below.
Just as he was about to make a move, Bai Qi's voice sounded in his ear, "No, wait until Cobra leaves before you make your move."