Become a Knight Across the World

In the early morning, before the sun has risen, the air is filled with the fresh scent of grass, which, along with the gentle morning breeze, makes one feel refreshed.

However, this tranquility was broken by a hushed discussion. The students were gathered together, their eyes all fixed on a figure slowly approaching. Zhuang Changwu—his condition today was truly astonishing.

He walked unsteadily, as if each step required immense effort. His nose was swollen and red, as if he had been pinched hard, and there were several bruises on his cheeks, as if he had just survived a battle without gunfire. His eyes held a hint of embarrassment, but also a touch of helplessness, as if to say, "Don't ask me what happened."

"Oh my god! Senior Zhuang! What happened to you?" Lu Chen's voice was loud and shocked, as if he was completely stunned by the scene before him.

He remembered fighting the Alien Spirit Rider with Zhuang Changwu last night. Back then, Senior Zhuang was dashing and imposing. How could the Time King have become such a miserable state in the blink of an eye?

"It's nothing, I just slipped and fell while taking a shower." His nonchalant tone left everyone wondering. How could a simple fall cause such a serious injury? Was there some hidden reason behind it?

"Uh...face-first." Zhuang Changwu clearly sensed the disbelief of the crowd and simply added, and the people around him exchanged tacit glances, silently repeating those three words in their hearts: "face-first... well, just thinking about it hurts!"

The air was thick with a mixture of doubt and curiosity. Some people couldn’t help but imagine the horrific scene: Zhuang Changwu slipping on the smooth tiles, his face pressed against the ground, the whole process seemingly replaying itself before their eyes.

Almost everyone's eyes revealed a hint of sympathy, which gradually spread and turned into uncontrollable smiles.

"Haha, Senior Zhuang, are you demonstrating wrestling for us?" Lin Yue teased deliberately, her voice light and playful.

Zhuang Changwu coughed, trying to appear calm, but his unsteady gait still made everyone chuckle. In this relaxed atmosphere, everyone gradually put aside their doubts, began to gather in groups, and prepared to start a new day of training.

"Zhuang, are you really alright? Why don't you take a day off today? It's the weekend tomorrow, so you can rest and recover properly." Coach Shi, who arrived just in time, suggested this after seeing Zhuang Changwu's condition and listening to the other students' comments.

Zhuang Changwu shook his head. "No need, no need. I'm fine, just some minor injuries, it won't affect my training." He then moved his limbs to show that he was alright.

Coach Shi looked at him with a hint of helplessness, "Are you sure you don't need to rest for a day?"

"Really, it's not necessary. I don't want to delay my training progress because of this minor injury," Zhuang Changwu replied firmly.

Coach Shi hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. "Alright, since you insist, let's continue training. But please be careful. If you feel any discomfort or your pain worsens, tell me immediately."

Zhuang Changwu nodded gratefully, "Okay, thank you, Coach Shi." After saying that, he returned to the training ground and joined the others for their morning exercise.

Lin Yue had been secretly observing Zhuang Changwu's situation. Others might not have known, but she was well aware of it.

"It seems I went a little too far!" Lin Yue muttered to herself.

Last night, she first summoned the powerful G4 rocket launcher, blasting it towards the ground. The immense impact sent Zhuang Changwu flying into the air. Immediately afterward, she swiftly inserted a card.

"Attack Mastery - Degar's Hammer!"

A flash of red light appeared, and Decade summoned Kiva Degar's weapon—the Degar Hammer.

Purple Lantern White Emperor's steed leaped high into the air, wielding the Dega Heavy Hammer, and slammed it down on Zhuang Changwu in mid-air, sending him crashing back to the ground.

Zhuang Changwu struggled to pull his head out of the ground and stand up. Before he could even recover, Decade inserted the card again.

"Attack Control - Pegasus Crossbow!"

She took out the "Pegasus Crossbow," the weapon of Kamen Rider Kuuga Pegasus Form. A compressed air bullet, packed with high-density sealing energy, struck Shojo's Zi-O helmet with unerring accuracy.

Finally, Emperor Knight rushed towards Zhuang Changwu and mercilessly rewarded him with two resounding slaps, completely knocking the already dizzy Zhuang Changwu unconscious.

As the morning sun shone down, Zhuang Changwu woke up groggily to find himself lying on the floor of his single dormitory room.

...

Training continued as usual: morning runs, leg stretches after breakfast, and afternoon sparring.

Despite the pain, Zhuang Changwu persevered and completed a day's training. That evening, in the cafeteria, he found a quiet corner, sat down silently, took out the camera from his phone, and looked at the scars on his face.

He gently stroked his swollen cheek, a secret sense of satisfaction rising within him: "I never thought I'd end up like this, getting beaten up like this..." However, he was not discouraged or frustrated by this; on the contrary, he felt an unprecedented surge of motivation and determination.

He knew that this failure was not the end, but a new beginning.

Through his sparring session with his senior, Decade, he gained a clearer understanding of the gap between himself and top-tier players, realizing that he needed to put in more effort and time to improve his skills.

"I wonder if Senior Decade will forgive me, and whether we can continue training tonight." Zhuang Changwu pondered to himself, filled with regret. "If I could do it all over again, I definitely wouldn't have said anything tonight." He deeply regretted his impulsive behavior that night. "If Senior is still here tonight, I'll apologize first."

At this moment, Lin Yue, who was not far away, noticed Zhuang Changwu sitting there alone. After thinking for a moment, she greeted the other three and walked straight towards Zhuang Changwu.

Seeing this scene, Li Yuetian felt a complex mix of emotions. He couldn't help but feel a sense of reluctance.

Zhuang Changwu was feeling down when he caught a glimpse of someone sitting down in front of him. He looked up and saw Lin Yue looking at him with curious eyes.

Zhuang Changwu then realized that the girl in front of him was Brother Lin's sister. He said gently, "Oh, it's Junior Sister Lin. What's up?"

Lin Yue shook her head slightly, a faint smile appearing on her lips, and asked softly, "Nothing's wrong, it's just that you seem to have something on your mind, Senior Zhuang?" Her gaze fell on Zhuang Changwu, filled with concern and curiosity.

Zhuang Changwu gave a wry smile and sighed helplessly, his tone revealing a hint of trouble: "Sigh, don't even mention it, I had a little accident yesterday." As he spoke, he subconsciously touched his swollen cheek, a trace of pain flashing in his eyes.

Seeing his actions, Lin Yue couldn't help but laugh out loud, teasing, "Haha, Senior Zhuang, I can see it, your face is so swollen! Is it because you're injured that you're feeling down?" Her laughter was clear and melodious, like a spring breeze brushing against Zhuang Changwu's heart.

Zhuang Changwu was a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and awkwardly explained, "Actually, it's not that... I just accidentally fell down." He tried to hide his embarrassment, but the expression on his face could not conceal his inner distress.

"What's wrong? If you have something bothering you, it'll feel better if you talk about it," Lin Yue asked "gently." Her eyes revealed sincerity and concern, which warmed Zhuang Changwu's heart.

Zhuang Changwu lowered his head and pondered for a while, feeling hesitant. He was feeling depressed and didn't know whether he should tell Lin Yue what had happened last night.

However, when faced with Lin Yue's question, he suddenly felt that there was no point in hiding it, so he gritted his teeth and told Lin Yue about what happened with Emperor Knight last night.