Reiyouki Sentai Seitenger

4.10 The Author And The Fan

Just as expected, Motross commenced its attack on the surface. But just as the Vessels had also feared, the Triske Monster expanded its scope to that of the whole of Tsukikage. Shooting down and electrocuting racers and ordinary motorists alike should they decline its challenge, the monster was completely satisfied with the chaos and terror it was creating. In addition to that, it was able to gain a considerable amount of negative energy from all that.

"Oh, come on! You, humans, are no fun at all if you just fall easily like that. The true race hasn't even started yet!" Motross said mockingly followed by a maniacal laugh.

The Gargonema were busy either attacking other civilians around the area where the Triske Monster was or removing the electrocuted and energy-drained victims out of Motross' way.

"Come out, come out, Seitengers! I'll show you how our race will become."

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"How long is this going to take, Akira?" Eichirou asked his cousin who was still tinkering with Shuichi's treasured motorcycle.

Right after the talk Shuichi had with the cousins Natsume and Kanako, he eventually agreed to the idea of placing the upgrade on his motorcycle. It appeared that Hanasaki-sensei's autograph and the small note did a lot to dissipate the hesitation lingering in his mind and became resolute with that decision. But instead of going back to the mansion to personally observe the upgrade placement, Shuichi entrusted the cousins with his motorcycle and decided to leave the cliff ahead of the two.

Not long after, Kanako started getting busy with her laptop together with the presence of the Fire Lion Firion that Shuichi had lent to them. While Natsume immediately helped Akira who already started proceeding with the plan with the help of the Wind Falcon Skylon that Misae got ready.

"You can't rush perfection, Eichirou-san. And stop asking any more questions or else, I won't be able to concentrate on doing my job properly. I don't want to deal with Shuichi-san's wrath if I made a mistake and ended up destroying his treasured motorcycle. You know how machines can be truly delicate when it comes to handling Hasureiki," Akira replied without even looking at the photographer.

Itsuki only approached Eichirou and tapped his shoulder. The latter looked at the nonchalant composer who just nodded, indicating that they should trust the younger Vessel Supports with their jobs.

It seemed like hours had painstakingly passed before the placement of the upgrade was done. At least, that was how it felt to the Vessels who were anticipating the outcome of the upgrade placement and also of Motross' next attack.

When Itsuki checked the time, he was surprised to see that only an hour had passed. Did Akira and Natsume manage to finish doing the job in that amount of time? He couldn't help smiling at the fact that they had Vessel Supports like those two in their league. They could only hope that Shuichi would be pleased with the result.

At that point, the Vessels' trail of thoughts was interrupted by a familiar beeping. Not just one but four beeping. Each of the Vessels took out their Celestial Shifters creating the noise and decided to check on the situation.

But even though they anticipated it, the Vessels still couldn't hide the surprise they felt upon seeing the situation. Motross had indeed expanded his area of attack. All they could see from one of the projected screens was the damage that the Triske Monster had already dealt with the city and the citizens.

"That monster's going to get it this time!" Itsuki said with gritted teeth.

"No kidding! The damage right now was worse than last time."