In Marvel, People are Kamen Rider - Chapter 45
Inside the S.H.I.E.L.D. hub base, the situation was grim.
The Orphics had already overrun the lobby.
At this moment, the Scarab Orphic was contending with an S.H.I.E.L.D. agent squad that included Natasha, Clint, and others.
The prospects for the S.H.I.E.L.D. team could have been more optimistic.
The Scarab Orphic, covered in armor capable of withstanding rifle armor-piercing rounds, moved through the lobby like a standing tank, unimpeded. His swordsmanship was also exceptional, forcing even the highly skilled agents like Natasha, Clint, and Melinda into disarray.
Earlier, Agent Blake, a poor Level 7 agent who had tried to stop him, was already lying in a pool of blood, dead with eyes wide open.
The Squid Orphic didn’t rush to kill but instead focused on instructing three new Orphic recruits.
The betrayal of a previous recruit, Andrew, had also damaged his reputation as a distinguished mentor.
“Look, each Orphic has its characteristics. We need to combine the Orphic energy with our characteristics to utilize our strengths fully!” the Squid Orphic lectured while strangling an agent with his cloak.
“This is my ability! Now you try to gather the Orphic energy! I call this lesson ‘Orphic Enhancement’!”
“We…”
The three recruits were hesitating when suddenly they heard a noise!
[Rising Impact!]
Before they could react, a bolt of yellow lightning struck the Squid Orphic.
“It’s Ant-Man!”
The Squid Orphic stood, staring at Jerome Lin’s high-tech figure, momentarily stunned.
Then, he quickly wrapped the three recruits in his cloak.
Whoosh!
His figure vanished from Jerome Lin’s sight!
“Uh?”
Jerome Lin was taken aback, remembering that the Squid Orphic could become invisible.
Even his scanning radar temporarily lost track of the Squid Orphic.
“Forget it, and he took one of my Knight Kicks, and he won’t get far.”
Jerome Lin shook his head, turning his attention to the Scarab Orphic.
“Ant-Man…”
The Scarab Orphic, seeing Jerome Lin’s figure, became cautious. He immediately stopped his attack on the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and retreated several meters to keep a distance from Jerome Lin.
Murakami had warned the Orphics about the threat of Ant-Man, even revealing his true identity.
Of course, Sea Cucumber Orphic hadn’t paid attention at the time, which cost him.
“Is this Ant-Man?!”
Natasha, Clint, Melinda, and other S.H.I.E.L.D. agents looked in amazement at Jerome Lin’s figure.
This was their first time witnessing the arrival of Kamen Rider 01 in person, more stunning than in the videos, leaving a significant impact on each of them.
“Get down, Ant-Man is here, time to get serious!”
The Scarab Orphic didn’t rashly attack Jerome Lin but used a Jerome-brand smartphone to send a voice message.
Soon, several figures quickly broke through the ceiling.
Seven Orphics, Owl Orphic, Cactus Orphic, Horsetail Orphic, Flying Fish Orphic, Armadillo Orphic, Mushroom Orphic, Earthworm Orphic, along with the Scarab Orphic, formed a circle around Jerome Lin, their eyes fierce.
However, the Snail Orphic was missing, presumably killed under the bombardment of Agent Hand.
“Only one Orphic died!”
Natasha and Clint, among others, watched this scene, sweating profusely, surprised that despite such intense bombardment, most of these Orphics survived, with only one dead, seemingly unaffected in combat capability!
“Can Ant-Man be his match?”
The agents looked at each other, knowing that now, their only hope lay with Jerome Lin.
“Ant-Man, you’ve always opposed us, Orphics! Today is your day to die!”
The eight Orphics glared at Jerome Lin with cold, mocking eyes, confident in their ability to take him down.
“Is that so?”
Jerome Lin crossed his arms, utterly unimpressed by the Orphics, and lazily retorted:
“Do you think you’re the only ones with numbers?”
Hearing Jerome Lin’s remark, the Orphics scoffed:
“You don’t consider these guys as equals, do you?”
The Orphics glanced dismissively at Natasha and the other S.H.I.E.L.D. agents.
Discriminated against, Natasha and the others gritted their teeth in frustration, forced to accept this contempt.
They, indeed, were no match for the Orphics in combat strength, and this operation could only be described as a disastrous defeat.
“Of course not! My people… have arrived!”
Buzz!
Suddenly, a motorcycle carrying a smartly dressed man entered the lobby.
“Hey, boss, I’m not late, am I?”
Werewolf Russell hung his scarf on the motorcycle handlebars, gently patting the front:
“Steed, take good care of my clothes. This is a style from thirty years ago, and it’s not easy to find these days.”
Buzz!
The Steed blinked its lights, seemingly nodding, then swiftly moved to the side, displaying remarkable intelligence, stunning everyone present.
“Boss, I’ve transformed!”
Russell took a briefcase from the back of the motorcycle, opened it, and took out a transformation device and a program enhancement key.
“Transform!”
The Orphics stared in amazement as Kamen Rider Balkan transformed successfully, caught off guard.
They were kept from knowing there was a second Kamen Rider.
“Cough, cough, it’s alright! We have eight people, and we have the advantage with eight against two!”
Owl Orphic coughed a couple of times, trying to bolster morale.
Just then.
Buzz!
The roar of an engine sounded again, and an Aston Martin parked at the entrance of the hub base.
“Boss, I’m here!”
Agent Hill, sweating, got out of the car and carried a briefcase.
Looking at the scene before her, Agent Hill was filled with mixed emotions.
She hadn’t expected the S.H.I.E.L.D. base to be breached by Orphics. Seeing the dust and corpses scattered around, Agent Hill knew how severe the losses for S.H.I.E.L.D. had been.
Seeing Agent Hill arrive, Clint, Natasha, and others barely suppressed their impulse to greet her, and Agent Hill pretended not to know them.
“Here!”
Agent Hill handed the briefcase to Jerome Lin, hoping he could quickly deal with the Orphics and avenge the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents.
Ironically, it seemed that now only the Kamen Riders could seek vengeance.
“What are you giving it to me for? Open it, it’s for you to use!”
Jerome Lin’s response left Agent Hill stunned.
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