“Just consider it charity,” Fang Xinhan said, too lazy to explain, implying they could think whatever they wanted.
The girl bought two bottles of 8-minute splash invisibility potions and three bottles of 8-minute invisibility potions.
Indeed, why buy short-duration potions when long-duration ones are available?
After the girl left, Fang Xinhan sat in the shop, but no one else came. He checked the time; four hours had passed.
“Sigh, that’s enough for today.”
With that, Fang Xinhan stepped out and hung up the “Closed” sign.
Fang Xinhan felt it was time to get a couple of puppets to act as cashiers; after all, staying in the shop all day wasn't a solution.
Returning to his island, the unintelligent puppets merely saluted Fang Xinhan according to their programming, then continued their work.
The intelligent puppets, however, not only saluted Fang Xinhan but also had their own thoughts, and several even asked him questions.
Fang Xinhan walked to the center of the island, told Ford to gather all the puppets for a meeting, and then began planning his next step.
“Among the special effects hero completion plans, the only one I can ultimately complete is Ultimate Kuuga. Perhaps after the meeting, I should go find Yusuke Godai for an autograph?”
As Fang Xinhan’s thoughts wandered, all 36 alchemy puppets on the island had assembled.
Among the 36 alchemy puppets, only five possessed intelligence. Besides the known Ford, Fang Xinhan had specifically named the remaining four puppets.
They were Dongfeng, Xihu, Nanyue, and Beihai. (The author isn't good at naming, facepalm.JPG)
“Listen up, everyone. Liangbu Dao Props is now open for business. Although customers are few now, they will gradually increase over time, so daily production work cannot stop.”
The alchemy puppets listened to Fang Xinhan’s instructions and nodded mechanically.
“Also, I need someone to help me watch the shop and handle the cashier duties, as I can’t stay in the shop all the time. There are many other things I need to complete.”
Upon hearing this, the unintelligent alchemy puppets showed no reaction, but the intelligent ones seemed eager.
They had been feeling quite bored staying here. Being able to experience new things was like a person who had only eaten steamed buns suddenly tasting meat.
Fang Xinhan understood their thoughts, but he continued his speech, now discussing future strategic plans.
Half an hour later, Fang Xinhan finally finished. He then sent the other alchemy puppets back to their assembly lines, while Dongfeng, Xihu, Nanyue, Beihai, and Ford were kept behind.
“Starting tomorrow, the five of you will take turns as cashiers at the prop shop. You’ll have weekends off. Of course, your tasks aren't as simple as just being a cashier…”
In the future, Fang Xinhan would also accept custom weapon orders, which would require his puppets to record customer needs and relay them to him, so he could accurately craft the custom weapons.
After a brief discussion about shop matters with the intelligent alchemy puppets, Fang Xinhan went to his matchbox house to begin preparations for Ultimate Kuuga.
“When the holy spring dries up, the terrifying warrior appears like lightning, and even the sun will be buried in darkness”—ancient Grongi text description.
Fang Xinhan held the Ultimate Darkness, which symbolized the darkness generated by Daguba or Ultimate Kuuga.
“Next, it’s time to fight Daguba. I wonder what time period I’ll appear in.”
Fang Xinhan placed all the materials into the workbench, and finally, the token representing Kuuga’s final mission appeared on the right side of the workbench. Fang Xinhan casually took it out.
<Ding, detecting plot item. Use it?>
<Item Name: Kuuga (Plot)>
<Item Type: Consumable>
<Usage: Mentally say 'use' to enter the world of Kamen Rider Kuuga.>
(Note: In the snowy fields, the white demon laughs wildly, and the black angel cries. Then, watch closely, my transformation—Yusuke Godai)
Fang Xinhan mentally said “use.” The plot token in his hand spun once before him, just like a Totem of Undying activating its effect. Then, a white light flashed, and Fang Xinhan vanished from this world.
<World connection establishing...>
<Establishment complete>
<Mission Objective: Eliminate N-Daguba-Zeba>
<Mission Reward: Random item from instance world x1, EXP x2400, Gold x2500>
<Note: The system will evaluate the player's impact in this world based on their actions.>
A flash of white light, and Fang Xinhan appeared in a downpour. The sky was overcast, giving a feeling of oppression and gloom.
The heavy rain falling from the sky seemed to mourn the dead, or perhaps it was someone's angry and helpless tears.
At this moment, Fang Xinhan took off his player helmet, revealing his true face. The rain had already soaked his hair and clothes.
Fang Xinhan knew this terrible weather was caused by Daguba, also known as Unidentified Lifeform 0. He was the monster at the pinnacle of the Grongi, known as the “Bringer of Ultimate Darkness.”
When he exerted his abilities, his immense power would affect the surrounding environment, always causing strong winds or thunderstorms.
The streets were now deserted. Due to Unidentified Lifeform 0’s terrifying power, which had slaughtered 30,000 people, everyone was afraid to go out.
Fang Xinhan walked towards a nearby shop. He waited silently, waiting for Yusuke Godai to say goodbye to his friend, and for Officer Ichijo to pass by here.
Yes, Fang Xinhan, with his enhanced body, sensed a police car approaching, and the person speaking into the walkie-talkie inside the police car was Kaoru Ichijo.
Feeling the other party getting closer, Fang Xinhan walked onto the road.
Kaoru Ichijo, heading towards Daguba in the pouring rain, also saw Fang Xinhan standing in the middle of the road. He immediately slammed on the brakes, but the weather was a downpour, and even with emergency braking, the tires couldn't avoid skidding.
Fortunately, Ichijo's driving skills were excellent, and he managed to stop the police car.
“Hey, it’s very dangerous outside, do you know that?”
Kaoru Ichijo angrily got out of the police car and immediately reprimanded Fang Xinhan. But Fang Xinhan said nothing, pointed in the direction of Unidentified Lifeform 0, then pointed at himself before speaking, “I’m going to defeat that guy, with Kuuga.”
Upon hearing that this child wanted to defeat Number 0, Kaoru Ichijo was instantly furious. “We police and Gokai can’t solve this monster, why are you getting involved?”
But he seemed to have heard this child say he wanted to be with Kuuga, right? Only the police assisting Gokai knew, no one else. Why would this child know?
Ichijo’s heart immediately leaped into his throat. He highly suspected Fang Xinhan was an Unidentified Lifeform, as no one would risk their life wandering around outside at this time.
Seeing Ichijo about to draw his gun, Fang Xinhan had no choice but to reveal his aguru spirit stone belt. Ichijo stared at the belt around Fang Xinhan’s waist, stunned and frozen in place.
“So that’s it, you too?”
Looking at the young Fang Xinhan, Ichijo was tormented internally. On one hand, Gokai’s injuries hadn’t fully healed, and Ichijo wanted someone to hold off Number 0 to buy Gokai time to recover.
But he also couldn’t bear to see a child face an enemy that even Gokai couldn’t defeat.
Fang Xinhan knew what Ichijo was thinking, so he spoke, “Officer, let’s hurry. Every minute we delay, Number 0 will kill more people.”
Ichijo looked at the clear and resolute gaze in Fang Xinhan’s eyes, gritted his teeth, and said, “Get in the car!”
Fang Xinhan shook his head and said, “I’ll rush ahead first, but you must tell Kuuga that he is not fighting alone.”
With that, Fang Xinhan pulled out a hoverboard, stepped on it, and swiftly flew towards Nagano City.
“Ultimate Power, here I come!”
(PS: After watching Kuuga, it’s hard not to like Yusuke Godai.)