Zenless Zone Zero The Random Kamen Rider

"They were reportedly engulfed by a Hollow while repairing a subway line. There are three people trapped, their exact location is currently unknown. We must find them and bring them out as quickly as possible. Every second we delay, the danger of them being eroded increases exponentially."

Zhu Yuan explained the situation as she drove, having already pushed the police car to 120 km/h. Any faster and they might crash. Hollows were like that, always popping up in the most unexpected places. The only thing humanity could do was use high-tech intelligent systems to predict their appearance through the flow of Aether and evacuate the target area. But this evacuation could only save the majority of citizens; a small number of sacrifices were inevitable.

"Mo Xuan, we need to be fast this time. Even people with Aether Adaptability will suffer from side effects if they stay inside for too long after being rescued. If things go wrong, it could affect them for the rest of their lives."

Qingyi wasn't smiling anymore. She spoke seriously to the newcomer beside her. Mo Xuan hadn't been exposed to Hollows for long and might not know the situation inside, so she had to explain more. Even if those without protection were rescued, the Aether would already be inside their bodies. They could only pray that their constitution was strong enough to adapt on its own. Otherwise, even if they didn't turn into an Ethereal, they would develop serious health problems, leading to a shortened lifespan.

"It really is dangerous, just like radiation," Mo Xuan said, also feeling it was troublesome. The combat suit he wore was anti-erosion, similar to a radiation suit on Earth, so he could maintain his health when entering and exiting Hollows. In fact, besides the superhumans of the Special Ops Unit, others didn't enter Hollows like this.

For example, the Hollow Investigation Division wore full-body protective suits from head to toe, complete with full-face helmets and oxygen tanks. Ordinary soldiers of the Public Security Bureau would also wear a type of metal helmet that looked like a grasshopper, which was not exactly aesthetically pleasing.

As for Zhu Yuan and Qingyi, these two aces of the Special Ops Unit naturally had special abilities. Zhu Yuan was recognized as a superhuman in New Eridu, with ridiculously high Aether Adaptability. But even so, she still wore a special metal hairband on her head to resist erosion. As for why she didn't wear that ugly mask, she probably felt her vision would be restricted, preventing her from making her usual super-sensory predictions.

Qingyi was even easier to explain. She was a machine girl. When her body parts were made, anti-erosion was the primary consideration. Besides, even if she was eroded, she could just go back and get a new part. It was very convenient.

Mo Xuan could have applied for that ugly helmet too, but after trying it on, he felt it was too stuffy. Plus, comparison is the thief of joy. After getting used to a Kamen Rider's helmet, wearing that ordinary helmet felt like torturing himself. It's hard to go from luxury to simplicity.

The police car stopped outside the cordon of an associated Hollow. After the doors opened, Zhu Yuan got out. The police officers on the side immediately went to open the barricade, allowing the three to enter the Hollow's range. It had to be said, New Eridu's reaction was really fast. Whenever and wherever a Hollow appeared, it would be immediately sealed off and evacuated.

However, manpower also has its limits. For example, if an associated Hollow had existed for a long time and showed no signs of expansion, it would be left alone. The Ethereals inside couldn't get out anyway, and the citizens had long since gotten used to it. Mo Xuan had once seen online a guy whose house was next to a Hollow. Every day when he opened his window, five meters away was an associated Hollow. The view was great, accompanied daily by a vibrant, colorful darkness.

This time, the three of them entered the Hollow holding hands again. Familiarity breeds comfort; Mo Xuan didn't make a big deal out of it. Their luck was better this time. They didn't fall from a hundred meters in the air but appeared on the roof of a three-story building.

Kamen Riders are always associated with rooftops. Mo Xuan was already used to this height. Zhu Yuan didn't feel anything at all and was already using her earpiece to contact headquarters, trying to find the whereabouts of the subway workers.

"Zhu Yuan, can you find them?" Qingyi asked from the side.

"The equipment's computing power is limited. We can only grind it out with time. Let's look around. We might find the victims before the equipment does," Zhu Yuan said, shaking her head. Because the data inside a Hollow changes in real-time, it was very difficult for electronic equipment to find the differences in these changes, i.e., traces of human activity. At least, the current technology couldn't do it. The Public Security Bureau was already trying its best to rescue people, but unfortunately, manpower was limited.

Zhu Yuan entering the Hollow at this time wasn't putting all her hopes on the equipment. She would rather risk coming in to search herself than waste time outside. Even if the victims weren't killed by erosion, they could be killed by Ethereals. This was a race against time.

The three of them quickly descended from the roof, moving cautiously while searching for traces of the victims. A team of three was so conspicuous that they quickly attracted the attention of the Ethereals.

'ROAR!'

A beastly roar was heard, and a beast-type Ethereal was the first to appear in their line of sight, followed by a dense swarm of Ethereals. The welcoming ceremony was as lively as ever.

"There are three high-level individuals," Qingyi said, frowning as she held her three-section staff. Her eyes were sharp, and she had spotted the Dullahan individuals mixed in with the Ethereal swarm at a glance. Compared to the Dullahan from last time, these three were working as a team.

"They probably sensed that humans have entered. They're looking for humans too," Zhu Yuan said calmly. She had seen all sorts of big scenes. Just three Dullahans were not enough to be feared. One characteristic of Ethereals was that they would go crazy searching for the scent of humans, which was why they were called the public enemy of humanity.

"People with strong Aether Adaptability will turn into stronger Ethereals after being eroded, so their target priority has changed. Someone like Zhu Yuan is a sweet prize in their eyes," Qingyi said with a helpless shrug. To say Ethereals have no intelligence wasn't entirely true. They even knew to turn the strong into their own teammates. It was probably some kind of instinct at work.

"No wonder we're always surrounded," Mo Xuan also said helplessly.

Zhu Yuan glanced at him. Mo Xuan immediately raised his hand in a salute to express his respect for his captain. Zhu Yuan just shook her head, then loaded her pistol and charged forward to engage the Ethereals.

Of course, Mo Xuan charged with Zhu Yuan. At this time, he had to be biased. To put it bluntly, even if Qingyi were torn to shreds, as long as they could retrieve her head, she would be up and running again with a new body. Protecting Zhu Yuan became Mo Xuan's greatest responsibility.

-------

Enjoying the story? Support the author and get access to early chapters by joining my Patreon!

Find me at My : pat*eon*com/RuneA

I, Herta's Fiancé, the Universe's Number One Male Fist (110 Chapter)

Zenless Zone Zero: I'm a Succubus in Sixth Street (210 Chapter)

Reborn in Type-Moon, My Sister is Aoko Aozaki (210 Chapter)

MyGO!! A Story Voiced by Me (100 Chapter)

BLEACH: Blade of Purification (90 Chapter)

Konoha: Starting the Game as Yoriichi (250 Chapter)

My Real Job is Spying on Konoha, but I'm Also its Hokage (100 Chapter)

The Pinnacle of the Navy! Starting from Being Captured by Garp (80 Chapter)

Watching Yu-Gi-Oh! short videos is making the veteran players lose...(70 Chapter)

Uma Musume : The Trainer Who Just Wants to Live (50 Chapter)

Zenless Zone Zero The Random Kamen Rider (60 Chapter)

Genshin Impact: It All Began With Me Being Stepped On by Arlecchino (50 Chapter)

If there's a particular novel you're enjoying on Patron, please give it a 'like' so I know to focus on it.