On the screen, the world looked calm.
Battle Rabbit wandered the streets, his footsteps echoing faintly against the pavement. All around him stretched a scene of peace. Buildings stood tall, people went about their daily lives, and there was no trace of war, no reminder of the bloody battles that had once consumed this world.
Yet his heart was heavy. He muttered softly, his voice trembling with emotions only he could understand.
"Another ten years have already passed in this new world… The people here, they're no longer the ones I once knew."
His words drifted away like smoke, swallowed by the serenity that surrounded him.
---
Elsewhere, within the imposing walls of the government residence, Huande followed close behind Taishan. The corridors buzzed faintly with activity—officials moved briskly with documents in hand, the sound of pens scratching against paper resonating within offices, and guards stood at every corner.
"What's next on the schedule?" Taishan asked calmly, his voice carrying the weight of authority.
Huande adjusted his files and replied respectfully.
"After Congress concludes, Prime Minister, you are scheduled to have dinner with Foreign Minister Mido at 7 o'clock this evening."
Just then, an aide hurried over with a stack of papers, bowing slightly as he presented them.
"Prime Minister, here is the speech draft you requested earlier."
Taishan accepted the documents with a nod. Before he could respond, a woman seated on the sofa across the room gracefully stood up.
It was Sayo. She smoothed out her skirt and introduced herself with a professional smile.
"Mr. Himuro, I'm Takigawa from the Central Political and Economic Daily."
Another man replied politely, "I'm Himuro, the Prime Minister's secretary. The Prime Minister is busy before dusk, but I am free. If you'd like an interview, you can come to my office."
The audience across the Three Realms, watching this scene unfold, immediately erupted into excited chatter.
"Wait a second, isn't this the same scene from the very beginning?!"
"Yes, yes! This is exactly like the start!"
"And look! At this time, Mido isn't the Prime Minister of the Western Capital yet—he's still just the Foreign Minister!"
"So it's true… Everything really has returned to the starting point!"
---
The scene shifted again.
Inside a factory, Uchiumi examined a long piece of metal in his hands. He frowned, his expression dissatisfied.
"This won't do. Redo it. We can't let it pass like this."
On another street, the Gris brothers strolled along happily, chatting and laughing as though the tragedies of the past had never happened.
And in a quiet coffee shop, Battle Rabbit pushed open the door. The familiar aroma of roasted beans filled his nose.
Misora's cheerful voice rang out immediately.
"Welcome!"
Beside her, Ishido Soichi also raised his head with a welcoming smile.
"Welcome!"
"I'll have a cup of coffee," Battle Rabbit said with a faint smile.
"Alright!" Misora nodded eagerly, her hands already moving to prepare it. But then, she suddenly paused and turned back toward him, her brows furrowing slightly in thought.
"Um… have we met somewhere before?"
Battle Rabbit's heart skipped a beat. His eyes widened. Could it be… does Misora still remember me?
But after a few moments of casual conversation, his hope dimmed. She smiled warmly, but there was no recognition in her gaze.
Later, he sat quietly by a flower bed outside, staring at the blooming flowers swaying in the breeze.
"So in the end," he whispered to himself, "am I the only one who still retains the memories of that world?"
---
The audience across the Three Realms discussed fervently once more.
"Wow, just as expected, everyone was resurrected!"
"Yes, this ending is perfect! No one had to die."
"I really like this… everyone gets to live happily. That's the best!"
"Yes! Happiness for all—it's so moving!"
---
On the screen, someone suddenly called out.
"Zhantu!"
Battle Rabbit turned his head and froze. His eyes lit up instantly.
"Wanzhang?!"
Wanzhang jogged over, his face bright with excitement.
"What's going on in this world? No one seems to know me at all!"
Battle Rabbit finally understood. "I see… You carry Ebert's genes. That's why you don't belong to this world either. Your memories… they're also preserved."
The chat group from the Three Realms immediately buzzed.
Funina: "Wow! So Wanzhang still remembers everything too!"
Liuying: "That's great! Now Zhantu won't have to be lonely."
March Seven: "Yes! At least someone else remembers their shared journey!"
Ji Zi: "A lifetime of memories—that's something worth treasuring."
On the screen, Battle Rabbit transformed his phone into a motorcycle.
"Chuangqi Transformation!"
The two heroes sped down the open road together, the wind whipping past them.
Suddenly, Battle Rabbit glanced sideways with a mischievous grin.
"By the way… your pants zipper isn't zipped."
Wanzhang's face instantly flushed. He frantically checked himself, yelling, "No way?!"
The audience erupted in laughter.
---
Meanwhile, the background music swelled—a gentle, emotional song sung by a girl's voice:
(Keep moving forward… Tonight, I will follow that person's footsteps without hesitation…)
The voices in the super chat flared up again.
Funina: "Wow! The music fits so perfectly here!"
March Seven: "Yes, it's giving me chills—it feels so emotional."
Ji Zi: "I love this ending… the combination of visuals and music is breathtaking!"
Xing: "Ah, I'm crying! I can't hold back!"
The song continued as the two heroes bickered playfully.
"When did you realize it?" Wanzhang asked.
"Before the final battle with Ebert," Zhantu admitted.
"So early?! Why didn't you tell me?!"
"Do you think I had time in the middle of all that chaos?" Zhantu shot back, curling his lips. "Besides, shouldn't you have noticed it yourself, idiot?"
"Who are you calling an idiot?!" Wanzhang grabbed Zhantu by the shoulders and shook him. "My muscles are at least gorilla-level, you know!"
"You're the idiot! Stop shaking me, it's dangerous!"
The chat group laughed.
Funina: "Haha! This ending mirrors the beginning so perfectly."
March Seven: "Yes, it feels like we've come full circle."
Ji Zi: "The emotional weight is so strong here!"
Xing: "I can't stop crying!"
The girl's voice soared once again:
(Love makes people invincible… Save others, embrace them tightly… Touch the soul, let love spread… Achieve yourself, become light!)
The motorcycles roared down the street, the two riders becoming smaller and smaller until they disappeared into the horizon.
At last, words appeared at the bottom right corner of the screen:
[The Fourth World – End]
The Three Realms fell silent. For a long moment, no one spoke. The audience was overwhelmed by the weight of the finale.
Then, one by one, voices began to rise.
"Ah… so it really is the end."
"I don't want it to be over yet!"
"This story has been incredible. Non-stop climaxes, endless emotions…"
"I'm crying… I don't want to let go of this world."
"Me too. I can't hold back my tears."
The super chat group joined in.
Funina: "It's really over. This life has ended…"
Kiana: "The final shot of Zhantu and Wanzhang riding away—so artistic, so perfect."
March Seven: "Yes! It feels like a hole has opened in my chest. I don't want to leave."
Liuying: "I cried so hard! But I'm glad another story will begin soon."
Yae Shenzi: "I'm already looking forward to the next world—Kamen Rider Zero-One!"
Raiden Ei: "Looking forward to it +1!"
Ji Zi: "+1!"
Hanabi: "+1, it'll definitely be amazing!"
Sambo: "+1!"
---
The screen flickered. A new voice emerged.
"The new era of artificial intelligence technology will reshape your future."
A futuristic robot appeared on the screen, sleek and human-like.
"I call this creation equipped with advanced AI—Humagia."
A middle-aged man stepped forward confidently.
"Using object recognition technology, it can identify individuals, understand who I am, and even think for itself. Watch."
He extended his hand toward the robot.
"Good morning."
The robot immediately responded.
"Good morning, President Hiden Korenosuke."
The audience gasped in awe.
"Whoa! It's about artificial intelligence now?"
"This robot seems so smart—it's almost human!"
"Yes, it's really impressive."
The narrator continued.
"Hiden Intelligence distributes Humagias to all regions, controlled by the Zeya satellite. They take on countless jobs, creating new value in this new era of work."
The Three Realms audience buzzed.
"Incredible! AI is everywhere now, handling so many different professions!"
"The technology in this world is so advanced!"
The screen shifted again.
A female anchor reported gravely:
"Our station reports that the farewell ceremony for President Hiden Korenosuke was held this morning. Nearly one thousand people from the political and financial world attended."
Elsewhere, a young man pedaled his bicycle frantically.
"Oh no, I'm late! I clearly set the alarm!"
He raced into a brightly lit entertainment venue—the Dreamland of Laughter.
On stage, the host announced, "Next, let us welcome today's comedian!"
The young man bounded onto the stage in a blue performance costume, flashing a confident smile.
"Hello everyone! I'm Oren!"
Words appeared beside him:
[Steve's Fifth Life: Hiden Oren!]
The audience of the Three Realms gasped.
"Wow! Is this Steve's new life?"
"He's really handsome!"
"Wait—he's a comedian? That's unexpected!"
"Wasn't he supposed to be the president?"
"Yes! Let's see where this goes…"
On stage, Oren continued.
"Hi, Upgrade Phone! How about today's funny weather forecast?"
The phone replied cheerfully, "It will be cold all day today—shiver, shiver!"
Oren pretended to tremble dramatically.
"Ah, so cold! Looks like it's me, Oren!"
But when he glanced at the seats, they were completely empty. Crows cawed in the background music, mocking his failure.
The audience across the realms burst into laughter.
"Haha! That's so awkward!"
"Poor guy, no one even showed up!"
A middle-aged man appeared beside him.
"Oren, you're fired!"
"Wait, manager, don't!" Oren panicked.
But the man shook his head.
"This is the era of Humagia. We don't need comedians like you anymore."
The Three Realms gasped.
"Oh my god, the protagonist got fired right at the start?!"
"That's so miserable!"
And thus, the curtain rose on Steve's fifth life.
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