But where did all those people go?
The organisms we know as Inves...
are the end state of the animals who formerly inhabited this world.
This fruit is an invasive species from another world entirely.
It has already destroyed one civilization...
and our planet is next!
That's how it works.
Our experts estimate we can buy ten years.
Ten years?! That's... it?
Kouta.
I'm glad you're okay.
Yeah.
Have you heard from Kaito?
No, nothing yet.
I thought he was with you.
We got separated.
He's still not back, huh...
So... what happened?
I had a chat with the white Armored Rider.
Do you know who he is?
Actually, he never told me his name.
I see.
I wanted to know what happened to Yuuya, but...
what I ended up seeing was way worse.
Then the truth about Yuuya...
I didn't get a chance to find out.
But you'd better sit down for this.
Got it, move... wow...
Don't say no, just live more!
It's survival, you gotta move
When life's in a warring state
Who's got the strength to win
Now that all the locks are open?
Don't say no, just live more!
Where will you find...
Don't say no, just live more!
And how will you use...
The forbidden fruit?
The wind of the moment has its own message to share
It's blowin' stronger and stronger till it reaches you
Your dreams and future may seem so far away...
When you've got all you can out of life, that's when you can stop
But don't let life get you down
Keep your head held high
Wherever you may go
Never compromise yourself
Follow the path you believe in, and just live more!
Don't say no, just live more!
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I see.
So that's what was in that forest...
You don't seem too surprised, Mitchy.
Well... I'm still processing it.
But, this explains everything Yggdrasill's been doing.
You think so?
Using us as test subjects and pinning the Inves attacks on us...
If it was all to protect humanity, I think they were justified in doing it.
Maybe, but...
It just doesn't sit right with me!
They're lying to everybody, you know?
This whole city is blind to the danger they're in!
Then we'll just have to keep protecting them.
Mitchy...
Don't you see, Kouta?
What?
Because you've kept this secret, and kept fighting...
Mai's been able to keep smiling, keep living a happy life.
I know, but...
There's no such thing as real peace out there.
But people need a little peace in their hearts.
Those of us with power need to keep the truth to ourselves
and fight to make sure they keep that peace.
Cracks?
Yeah, that's how the Inves and those plants come out.
If we could show that cake guy one of those, maybe he'd let up on us.
He's still going around saying it's all because of the nasty Beat Riders!
Well, even after we gave up the Inves Game, the Inves attacks are just getting worse.
Well, it's up to us to sort this out!
But... can we do it?
Hey, I'm not the only Armored Rider.
We've got Mitchy, and I'm sure Kouta would give us a hand.
Still...
I'd feel better if Kaito were here.
Brother.
Why did you tell Kazuraba Kouta?
I felt it had been a long time since I had seen a man who reacted with such fiery anger
at what he considered "evil."
What?
Brother, you...
I jest.
You only told him about Helheim, I take it?
Not the Scalar System, or Project Ark?
Don't be ridiculous. I wouldn't tell an outsider about those.
I'd prefer you didn't involve him, though.
We don't know what he's capable of.
What are you hoping for out of that Kouta kid?
Hoping?
You don't usually make jokes like that.
True.
I want him to fail, despair, and give up.
Then I would feel comfortable giving up on my own decisions.
Really?
You, of all people, still having second thoughts?
My determination still outweighs my doubts.
After all, this is my responsibility.
But if Kazuraba Kouta doesn't break,
he'll end up fighting you.
It must be around here...
Who's there?
Transform!
BANANA
LOCK ON
COME ON!
BANANA ARMS
KNIGHT OF SPEAR
How's Kumon Kaito doing?
He's investigating Helheim on his own.
I believe he's considering our offer.
That's good.
Our own options are highly limited while Takatora's watching.
How much can he do for us, though?
Why don't we be optimistic?
If he manages to grasp the secret of Helheim...
it'll change the game.
Hey, Professor.
Question. Is there a reason I shouldn't just finish this Kazuraba Kouta already?
Interesting.
You are not normally so... driven.
The more we learn about the kid, the more he disgusts me.
Well, all I care about is data.
If you're pushing the Genesis Core to its limit,
then do as you will.
Delicious!
This isn't your ordinary meat and potatoes!
The secret ingredient tonight is oyster sauce!
It adds a little bit of savory flavor.
...are you listening?
Uh...
Hey, sis...
What's the serious face for?
What if someone told you the world was going to end?
There'd be nothing I could do.
Except pray, I suppose.
Well, then...
Would you rather you didn't know?
Good question...
Some people probably would.
But I think I wouldn't.
You wouldn't?
It's my life, isn't it?
I want to face my own pain and hardship head on.
Right to the end.
I see...
But don't be so serious about it.
It's not the end of the world if you can't get a job.
That's not what I meant!
Just eat your dinner.
Who's there?
There's definitely something in these ruins.
How did it go?
Don't think I believe everything you say.
But...
It may be worth following up, at least.
If you succeed, everything you desire will be yours.
Power beyond mere humanity.
And you'll wring me for all I'm worth before that happens?
Don't be so paranoid.
I just like people who reach for power.
I want to see just how far they can go.
Those of us with power need to keep the truth to ourselves
and fight to make sure they keep that peace.
It's my life, isn't it?
I want to face my own pain and hardship head on.
Man! What do I do?
What's going on? You look stressed.
Listen, Mr. Bandou...
It's bad to hide things, right?
I'd say it depends.
You wanna really think about, say, telling a terminally sick patient how long they've got left.
Yeah...
But...
If someone says you should keep a secret...
there's someone you'd better not trust too far.
What?
A secret has a lot of power. Enough to really hurt someone.
Those in the know can make those who don't do whatever they want.
If they decide to use it for evil, things can get bad fast.
I get it...
Hello?
Kouta! We've got trouble!
It's Inves again!
And they're not just wild ones! They're trying to steal money!
They're being controlled by locks.
What are they doing?
Hello? Mitchy? I just heard from Zack!
Okay, I'll meet you there!
An Inves attack?
Yeah. But we'll be all right.
Zack and Kouta are there.
Be careful.
I'll be back when it's over.
Bye!
There they are.
Whoa!
These things are great.
Not bad...
These are too good for kids to play with.
Good work, boys.
Thanks.
So you're behind this!
You brats wanna start something?
Why do these people have locks?
I don't know...
But they're not getting away with it.
You think you're some hero, kiddo?
Get 'em, monsters!
Kouta! After them!
Right!
Transform!
WALNUT
GRAPE
LOCK ON
WALNUT ARMS
GRAPE ARMS
DRAGON CANNON! BANG, BANG, BANG!
MISTER KNUCKLEMAN
Hold it!
Sid!
I can't have you disturbing my customers.
You sold them those Lockseeds?
We need people to keep on using Lockseeds.
Or the civilians will catch on to Helheim, you know?
I thought you were keeping the secret to protect them!
This is accomplishing the opposite of that!
Lemme tell you where you're wrong.
What we're trying to protect is the secret.
This whole city is just one big honey pot.
What?
That ring around Yggdrasill Tower?
It's called a scalar-electromagnetic weapon.
If we have to, we can use it to burn Zawame City to the ground.
With just a press of a button.
That's crazy...
I thought you were trying to protect mankind!
Oh, we are.
Protecting mankind.
Even at the cost of this little hole.
But of course...
If no one knows, they can live their lives in blissful ignorance.
So let's keep up the good fight, yeah?
You're insane!
If you can't handle it, you can always run.
Forget everything, move to the country, and you'll survive.
I'll never run!
I won't let you do this!
So you'll fight Yggdrasill?
Your ends may be noble, but if you use the wrong means, it doesn't mean anything.
I know now...
I can't let Yggdrasill handle Helheim or the threat to the world!
ORANGE
Then you won't mind if we consider you our enemy?
CHERRY ENERGY
Transform!
Transform.
LOCK ON
SODA
CHERRY ENERGY ARMS
ORANGE ARMS
THE PATH OF BLOSSOMS! TO THE STAGE!
Frankly...
I'm glad I'm finally free to crush you.
After the break, the showdown with Sigurd!
What?
Zack!
Let's go!
WALNUT SQUASH GRAPE SQUASH
Clean up here. I'll get Kouta.
Got it!
God that's heavy...
Just kidding.
What?
You'll only make people have doubts.
And give false hope to the ones who'd resist their fate.
You're a blight.
CHERRY ENERGY
What's wrong with having doubts?
Why shouldn't people have hope?
You're the ones lying to them!
You're making it harder for us adults to do our jobs!
You kids should just play when and where the adults tell you to...
...and stop trying to mess up our plans!
Maybe if your plans were worth a damn!
LEMON ENERGY
LOCK ON
MIX
JINBA LEMON
This is my stage now!
How... dare you...
What?
Sid!
LOCK ON
CHERRY ENERGY
ORANGE SQUASH
All right!
Sid, you fool. You're pathetic.
Looks like this is over.
Impossible!
Where did–
Sid!
Kouta, look out!
Mitchy!
Thank you!
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Thanks.
No prob.
But Sid got away.
I had him on the ropes!
Sid?
Yeah.
He told me what Yggdrasill's planning.
This is bad, Mitchy.
They're going to wreck the city.
Where are you hiding?
Next time on Kamen Rider Gaim:
The largest crack we've ever seen is about to open.
Jinba Cherry!
Are you seriously willing to sacrifice their lives?
You already stand on lives sacrificed.
Episode 22: The Truth of One in Seven
Do you still not see that?