The advent of Orphnochs and Worms have become a threat to the human race and the brink of terrorism disturbing the peace, the Philippine government once developed a top-secret project called "Smart Brain", in hopes of creating superhuman 'power-suits' as a response to a gruesome incident in Maguindanao. One year later, when the government enters to a new administration, the project was diminished, and the fate of these power suits were shrouded in a mystery.
Five years later, an NIB agent discovers three Rider Belts which have thought to be the remnants of Smart Brain, and entrusts to three individuals who are worthy to harness the power of each of the belts. Pat, a wandering vigilante and college student, stumbles to one of the belts and becomes the one they call a Masked Rider, in the name of Rider Operator Series No. 1, whom would be later christened as Masked Rider "Faiz".
Still unable to accept Amber Lamperogue's death, Duchess, Katana, and the rest of Black Organization find ways to investigate what really happened before. But when they're faced with numerous roadblocks and confusing clues, can they really uncover the truth?
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Despite witnessing the death of Amber Lamperogue with her own eyes, Duchess Lionheart still believes that Amber is alive. With the sudden disappearance of Les Solitaires where Amber serves as one of the Jokers, Duchess and Katana are more determined to uncover the truth. The problem? All the information they get leads them to a dead end. When the rest of Black Organization start to team up and dig for more clues, can the mystery regarding Amber's death be revealed once and for all?
Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.
Cover Design by Louise De Ramos