Chapter 44: Hokama Yukio’s Awkward Moment, and the Mission Goes Live

Hokama Yukio and Yusuke wasted no time, they rushed Natsumi Tachibana to the hospital. But her condition... was critical. The doctors couldn't explain what was wrong, only that her life was hanging by a thread. She lay unconscious, unresponsive, her breath faint. Hokama Yukio stood at her bedside, silent. Natsumi's pale face contorted slightly in pain. Memories of their time together flashed through his mind. Hokama Yukio (thinking): What now...? Is there anyone who can save her? A wave of helplessness swept over him. If only he had the [Oma Zi-O Card] from the group marketplace... Its powers were immense, perhaps strong enough to reverse death itself. But he only had 5 points from daily check-ins. Even multiplied by ten thousand, it wouldn't be enough. "Damn it!!" he growled, clenching his fists in frustration. Then suddenly, an idea struck him. The group marketplace? No, The chat group. He couldn't buy any divine item with just points. But the group wasn't just a store. It was a place of people. Otherworldly people with incredible powers. After all, if it were just a shop, why call it a chat group? Then he remembered... Someone once mentioned a mysterious user: 『Kami no Ningen』, "The God Among Men." Rumor had it he could revive the dead and even travel through time. Back then, Hokama Yukio had laughed it off. But now... He was ready to believe anything. And he also remembered how to post a mission. If he hadn't joined this group, he'd be completely lost. He might've even gone to Apollo Geist to beg for help. But now... There was a sliver of hope. He opened the group interface. 『Passing Kamen Rider』: My friend's life is in critical danger. Please, I beg you all, help me! @All Members @Kami no Ningen 『Passing Kamen Rider』: I'm offering all my points as reward! His eyes lit up as a notification appeared: [Group Mission Created] It worked. This was his first time posting a task, and his heart was pounding. At least, the five check-in points he still had were enough to trigger the mission. Good thing he hadn't used them earlier. Even if he was a Kamen Rider... he wasn't exactly rich. All he could do now... was wait. He stared at the chat window, hoping someone would respond. 『Shirley』: ??? 『Shirley』: Wait, you can actually post a mission? 『Shirley』: Aren't you supposed to be a world-hopping Kamen Rider? 『Shirley』: You can't even save your own friend? And now you're begging for help in the group? @Passing Kamen Rider 『Passing Kamen Rider』: ... Hokama Yukio sighed in embarrassment. Earlier, the group had believed he was super powerful, maybe even second only to Carl-sama. People had flooded the chat with 666s in awe. He was strong, sure... but not invincible. Most members were just ordinary humans. Some had ninja or samurai skills at most. But now? The supposed "second-strongest" couldn't even save a single girl. And the reward he offered? Just 5 points. People started having second thoughts about all those 666s. This guy... wasn't what they imagined at all. And Hokama Yukio knew it. Still, Natsumi's life came first. He had to explain himself. 『Passing Kamen Rider』: About the whole world-hopping thing... I can't really control it. 『Passing Kamen Rider』: And we Riders, we're mostly built for fighting. 『Passing Kamen Rider』: Outside of combat, we're not that versatile. 『Passing Kamen Rider』: I mean, sure, I'm good with filming and mundane stuff. 『Passing Kamen Rider』: But reviving people? That's way beyond me. 『Shirley』: Oh. I see... 『What Do I Do With My Chunibyo Sister』: Sounds like a rough mission... 『What Do I Do With My Chunibyo Sister』: I want to try one, but "critical condition"? Yeahhh... 『What Do I Do With My Chunibyo Sister』: Not gonna lie, I'm out. 『What Do I Do With My Chunibyo Sister』: Carl-sama, this one's all yours! @Kami no Ningen 『Blade King』: Carl-sama, if you're available... please help him. 『Wall Guard Commander』: I'd love to help, but this is all I can do. @Kami no Ningen Hokama Yukio saw the responses pouring in and felt moved. 『Passing Kamen Rider』: Thank you all, really. 『Passing Kamen Rider』: If any of you ever need help, I swear, I'll do everything I can. 『Blade King』: No need to thank us. 『Wall Guard Commander』: That's what this chat group is about, helping each other. Meanwhile, in another world... Carl had been watching the chat. He recognized the timeline. Kamen Rider Decade. This was about Natsumi. She'd had her life force drained by the Double-Sided Energy Mirror. She was dying. Without hesitation, Carl left his current location, returned home, and suited up in a sleek, black battle suit. Then, [Mission Accepted] Back in the Decade World Inside the hospital, Yusuke sat nervously beside Natsumi's bed. Her face was pale. Her breathing faint. Beside him, Hokama Yukio stood still, eyes closed. "Tsukasa? What's wrong?" Yusuke asked. "Let's go find Apollo Geist. He might know how to save Natsumi!" But Hokama Yukio opened his eyes slowly. His sorrow had been replaced with a faint light of hope. He'd just received the group notification. A tiny smile curled at his lips. Hokama Yukio: "No need to find Apollo Geist." His voice was quiet, but firm. Yusuke blinked. "Huh? But what about Natsumi, ?" Before he could finish, A fourth figure suddenly appeared in the hospital room. A man. Black hair. Sharp features. Black eyes. Muscular build. Wearing a sleek black battle suit, flowing cape trailing behind him. And on his chest, The iconic S symbol. Yusuke and Hokama Yukio froze. Wait... This was... To be continued... Hey Everyone! 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