The mess that had unfolded up until this point was all the fault of the DGP's Operation team—the Grand Prix itself, the two absurd "Clown" spectators, and the Jyamato.
There were many things Keiwa Sakurai was excited and enraged about, yet he had always successfully diverted his anger away from the Operation team. He kept fixating on making the Goddess of Creation atone.
He never realized that the Goddess of Creation was the most innocent party.
Even in the end, when he gained the power of revenge through Tsumuri and finally achieved his ideal world, he still failed to protect his newly resurrected family. He even managed to make everything a complete mess.
Therefore, the trial Raven arranged for Keiwa this time was both a test and a transformation.
If he failed to follow the path Raven set for him and continued to descend into a Clown figure, then Keiwa Sakurai would be eternally trapped in this illusion, unable to escape. He would remain there until he could make the correct choice.
Of course, during this period, Raven would provide three clues or layered hints. If Keiwa successfully completed the trial, he would be rewarded with the Bujin Sword Buckle.
And these scenes were now being observed by the audience.
Among the twenty-plus participating contestants' illusions, Keiwa Sakurai's had the highest viewership. What was happening within it had even shocked and amazed the majority of the viewers.
In the VIP section.
Kekera watched everything Keiwa was experiencing within the illusion. He, too, found it novel.
"That's right... This is it!"
"This is what I want to see, a Kamen Rider who hides his sadness and tears behind his mask!"
Kekera was undoubtedly excited at this moment. He was delighted to see Keiwa Sakurai's eventual darkening.
As for the other spectators, their evaluations of Keiwa's descent were mixed. The majority of them had witnessed Keiwa Sakurai's growth just like Kekera, and some were even fans. However, they weren't as wealthy as Kekera, who could spam gifts without batting an eye.
"I didn't realize Kekera was so wicked."
In the subsequent footage, the audience saw Kekera, the top fan, personally step into the game. He continuously manipulated Keiwa Sakurai. In the end, Keiwa Sakurai completely devolved into Kekera's puppet, becoming a Clown-like character.
"Why did Keiwa turn out like this...?"
"The kind Keiwa, please come back!"
Of course, there were many "Clown" spectators who looked forward to it. They anticipated seeing Keiwa Sakurai, darkened and armed with the Bujin Sword Buckle, transform into his Bujin form and slay everyone in sight.
"Darkened Keiwa is much cooler!"
"He should have done this sooner!"
"Wait a minute, am I the only one who noticed that everything happening here is a glimpse into the future?"
"But it feels strange. Hasn't the Desire Grand Prix been completely revamped?"
"Why is the game in here still the original Desire Grand Prix?"
"Ace Ukiyo is actually the son of the Goddess of Creation!"
"Tsumuri is a Goddess candidate?"
Through Keiwa Sakurai's perspective, the true nature of the array was finally revealed. However, as Keiwa ultimately failed to break free from the illusion after defeating the Creation Geats Mark IX, the scene concluded. The subsequent developments were not seen by the spectators.
"That's it?"
"I want to keep watching!"
Everyone lamented.
Tsumuri, the current Game Navigator, also felt incredible. The core reason for everything that happened in Keiwa Sakurai's illusion lay with her, because she had awakened the power of the Goddess of Creation.
In the small room, Tsumuri suddenly reached out and grasped Raven.
"Honey, I don't want to become like that..."
She was terrified that her own future would be twisted by the Operation team, just like in the illusion. That she would be eroded by the Goddess's power and ultimately degrade into an unconscious stone statue.
"Don't worry, with me here, nothing bad will happen to you."
Raven pulled Tsumuri close, embracing her slender waist to offer comfort.
After experiencing his first failure.
Keiwa Sakurai's illusion began anew. This time, Raven provided him with some guidance and hints in the dark. He hoped that Keiwa would realize who his true targets for revenge should be.
On the other side.
In the outside world.
A figure in a purple suit was watching the screen content of the Golden Fruit Grand Prix.
"What a truly boring game."
This was Zitt, the person sent by the DGP Operation team from the future using special means to handle the current situation. He held the Zillion Driver, which was even more powerful than the Vision Driver. His goal was to correct everything Raven had altered and return the Desire Grand Prix to its original state.
"I will absolutely not allow this kind of ending," Zitt stated coldly.
His appearance also represented the will of DGP's founder, Suel. He intended to test Raven.
Zitt, who had broken through Raven's blockade and successfully stowed away to this timeline, did not foolishly rush to find trouble with Raven. Instead, he first went to the Jyamato Garden. He planned to enlist the help of Beroba and Archimedel.
On the other side.
After failing nine times in the illusion, Keiwa finally made the correct choice on the tenth attempt. His targets for revenge were the DGP Operation team and those few Clowns, Beroba and Kekera, and only then Daichi Isuzu.
This time, Keiwa's intelligence was online. He pulled off a perfect act of betrayal.
Just when Kekera and Beroba both thought Keiwa Sakurai was on their side, Tycoon transformed into his Bujin Form and, wielding the Bujin Sword, plunged it into Kekera, one of the main culprits. He pierced him right through the heart!
This stunned everyone, especially Kekera himself, who was watching the scene in the VIP room.
Immediately afterward, Bujin Tycoon pulled the sword out and lunged at the other Clown, Beroba.
During the nine previous times he had succumbed to the illusion, Keiwa had finally achieved enlightenment. He was no longer the soft-hearted Keiwa, but he was also no longer the darkened Clown. He had become decisive and ruthless.
He had finally become worthy of the Bujin Sword Buckle.
[Congratulations, Trial Complete!]
After executing his true enemies in the illusion, Keiwa awoke from the trance. He was still somewhat dazed. It took a while before he finally spoke:
"Was all of that just an illusion...? That seemed way too real..."
For a moment, Keiwa felt like he couldn't distinguish between illusion and reality.