Become a Knight Across the World

On Saturday morning, the first rays of sunlight streamed into Lin Yue's single dormitory room through the gap in the curtains. She had gone to bed very late the night before, not falling asleep until almost two in the morning. Since she didn't have to train on the weekend, she decided to catch up on her sleep today.

Just then, the phone rang suddenly, breaking the silence like an alarm clock. Lin Yue's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. In her dazed state, she subconsciously reached for her phone, catching a glimpse of the numbers on the screen out of the corner of her eye—it was only 7 o'clock, and the caller was Li Yuetian.

"Hey!" Her voice still carried a hint of drowsiness, as if she hadn't woken up yet.

"Lin Yue, Lin Yue, get up, get up! It's Saturday, shall we go to City C to play?" Li Yuetian's voice came through the phone, filled with excitement and eagerness.

Scenes from the training base flashed through Lin Yue's mind. The contrast between the tranquility and boredom of the weekend and the hustle and bustle of City C seemed so alluring. But… she was so sleepy!

"I'm not going. I stayed up all night watching dramas. I'm going to sleep now. You guys go!" Lin Yue rolled over and covered her head with the blanket.

"No, no, Lu Chen, Senior Tang, and I are already at your dorm. Senior Tang can drive us there, and you can catch up on your sleep on the way, okay?" Li Yuetian pleaded anxiously.

He stood at the dormitory entrance, stamping his feet repeatedly, as if to increase his persuasiveness. "If you come out, I'll treat you to whatever you want to do!"

Under Li Yuetian's persistent pleas, Lin Yue finally couldn't resist his enthusiasm and sighed, "Alright, alright! But you really don't need to treat me, I have money." She slowly got out of bed, her bare feet stepping on the cold floor. The coolness spread from the soles of her feet throughout her body, dispelling much of her drowsiness.

She quickly finished washing up and then chose a simple, comfortable white T-shirt and a pair of light blue jeans from her wardrobe. Although her outfit was simple, she looked both stylish and energetic, radiating youthful vitality.

As she stepped out of the dormitory, a gentle breeze stirred her hair, and sunlight bathed her. She walked slowly towards the dormitory entrance, where the clear and cheerful laughter of Li Yuetian, Lu Chen, and Senior Tang drifted from within.

"Good morning, Lin Yue!" Senior Tang greeted her with a smile.

"Good morning..." Lin Yue replied groggily, still a little sleepy.

"Get in the car quickly!" Lu Chen said as he opened the passenger door and got in. On the other side, Li Yuetian very gentlemanly opened the back door, gesturing for Lin Yue to get in first.

As soon as the car started, Li Yuetian quickly took out a bag of steaming hot breakfast from his bag and handed it to Lin Yue: "We ate at the canteen in the base this morning. This is a breakfast I brought for you specially. Eat it while it's hot, and you can get a good night's sleep after you finish eating."

Lin Yue gratefully accepted the breakfast from his hands, a bright smile spreading across her face, and thanked him softly. Then, she eagerly untied the plastic bag, took out a steamed bun emitting an enticing aroma, and took a large bite without hesitation. (Breakfast at the training base cafeteria is free.)

A tranquil and harmonious atmosphere permeated the entire carriage, and no one disturbed the peace. Lin Yue quickly finished her breakfast and then comfortably leaned back in her seat, soon falling into a deep sleep.

Li Yuetian watched her silently, and after confirming that she had fallen asleep, he gently picked up a blanket and covered her with it.

When Lin Yue opened her eyes again, the car was already parked steadily in the most prosperous and bustling commercial center of City C.

"We're here! Wake up and get off the bus!" Li Yuetian gently patted Lin Yue's shoulder to wake her up.

Lin Yue seemed to wake from a dream, lazily stretching out her arms and relaxing her body. Then she rubbed her sleepy eyes vigorously, finally regaining full consciousness.

She hurriedly followed Li Yuetian, Lu Chen, and Tang Wenwen into the bustling shopping mall.

Generally speaking, shopping is what girls love most. The large plaza in City C has several floors, with jewelry, cosmetics, and clothes usually on the first and second floors. As soon as Tang Wenwen entered the mall, she was immediately attracted by the various fashionable shops and the dazzling array of goods. She excitedly weaved through the crowd, with Li Yuetian, Lu Chen, and Lin Yue following closely behind.

Tang Wenwen walked into a jewelry store with great interest. Under the bright lights, various pieces of jewelry shimmered with dazzling light, like twinkling stars, making it a feast for the eyes. Her gaze was drawn to an exquisite necklace, and she walked closer to examine it carefully.

"Wow, Lu Chen, look! These jewels are so beautiful!" Tang Wenwen exclaimed in amazement. Her eyes were filled with excitement and curiosity, as if she were in a dream world.

Lu Chen had gotten to know Tang Wenwen better these past few days, and he smiled and replied, "Yes, she is indeed very beautiful." He looked at the necklaces, bracelets, rings and other jewelry in the display case and was momentarily dazzled.

Lin Yue yawned again. She wasn't particularly interested in jewelry; she just followed the others in to take a look. Then, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted a figurine shop and eagerly went inside.

Stepping into the store, a dazzling array of merchandise comes into view, with all sorts of figurines on display, making it hard to choose. The most eye-catching items are undoubtedly the Kamen Rider series figurines, numerous and occupying most of the space. After all, these heroes who protect the world are currently incredibly popular, loved and admired by countless people.

Lin Yue's gaze was immediately drawn to it, and a glint of excitement flashed in her eyes. Without hesitation, she walked straight to a Kamen Rider figure.

"Look, this is W!" Lin Yue pointed to the exquisite Kamen Rider W figure in front of her. W, the form her brother and sister-in-law transformed into, is quite famous.

However, most people are unaware of the true identities of the various Kamen Riders; this information circulates only within the association. Although they transformed into Kamen Riders in public, witnessed by many students, the association subsequently suppressed the identities of the transformers, preventing their widespread dissemination.

Meanwhile, Li Yuetian was diligently searching for his own Faiz figure, but unfortunately, he couldn't find it anywhere in the entire shop. Not only that, even the figures of Tihuang and Zhongqi were nowhere to be found. However, after some searching, he unexpectedly discovered Tang Wenwen's Marika figure!

Faced with this situation, Lin Yue couldn't help but guess: "Perhaps it's because our Kamen Rider appeared relatively late and isn't well-known enough, so there haven't been any related figures made yet." This explanation seemed reasonable.

Li Yuetian was a little disappointed, but he quickly cheered himself up.

“It’s okay, we’ll definitely get one in the future.” Li Yuetian said, glancing at Lin Yue beside him with a hint of expectation in his eyes: “Which Kamen Rider do you like? I’ll buy it for you.”

"No, no, no," she quickly waved her hand, indicating that she didn't need Li Yuetian to buy it for her. Then, she explained with a smile, "Even if I liked it, I wouldn't buy it now. I'll wait until I start working." She knew that her current living expenses were given to her by her brother, and these figurines were very expensive; she didn't want to spend her money on them.

Li Yuetian felt a little embarrassed at this moment. After all, he and Lin Yue were the same age. Although his family was well-off, every penny he spent was earned by his parents through hard work.

"Let's admire them first. I'll buy one for you when I start working," Li Yuetian said with a smile.

Lin Yue wanted to refuse, but seeing Li Yuetian's expectant eyes, she had no choice but to say, "Okay, then I'll thank you in advance!"

...

At this moment, in the underground parking garage of a large shopping mall in City C, the lights flickered, reflecting the luster of the metal, and the air was filled with a smell that was a mixture of oil and cleaning agents.

A sleek luxury sports car came to a smooth stop in the parking space. The door slowly opened, and with a deep engine sound fading into the air, three figures walked towards the entrance of the mall, like flowers under the warm spring sun.

One of the younger girls, Wang Jiayi, had an irrepressible excitement on her face, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, as if her mood could light up the entire underground parking garage.

"Brother Ye Chen, it's so rare that you've been discharged from the hospital! I must treat you to a big meal today!" Her voice was as clear as a silver bell, piercing through the tranquility and instantly attracting the attention of those around her.

The other girl, Wang Mengyun, with her mature and sophisticated demeanor, smiled slightly, her eyes sharp and penetrating, seemingly possessing boundless wisdom and insight. She turned her head and looked intently at the handsome man, Ye Chen.

His sharply defined face looked exceptionally handsome under the light. "By the way, Ye Chen! What did that policewoman talk to you about this morning?" she asked curiously.

A surge of emotion welled up in Ye Chen's heart, and the image of the policewoman from that morning flashed into his mind.

At that time, she said to him alone, "I think you're quite skilled. I can help you cover up the fact that you went to a hotel with two girls. But in exchange, you have to do me a favor the day after tomorrow. I'll call you then." These words lingered in his mind, as if an invisible thread tightly connected him with that policewoman.

He sighed deeply, his eyes slightly heavy, trying to put those complex emotions behind him. "It's nothing, let's go into the mall first." He smiled slightly, attempting to conceal the turmoil in his heart, and led the two stunningly beautiful girls into the mall.