Kagami was stunned. He hadn't expected Raven to act so decisively, without any hesitation.
"Perhaps that was the ending he truly desired…" Tendo canceled his transformation, standing still. The battle between humans and Worms had finally concluded.
A few days later, Riku Kagami resumed his duties as ZECT's supreme commander after Negishi's death. He ordered the destruction of the signal emitters for the necklaces and began recalling and centrally destroying the distributed necklaces, cleaning up the mess Negishi had left behind.
However, he did not turn against all Native Worms. He only purged the core members who were involved in Negishi's plan. This group included not only Native Worms but also many humans, demonstrating that scum and villains exist in all groups, regardless of species.
A long time passed, and everything settled down. Although a few surviving Worms still lurked in various corners of the world, they no longer dared to be as high-profile as before, cautiously living as humans.
Soon after, Raven brought Hiyori back from the Helheim Forest. She had already fully adapted to life there, and it no longer mattered where she lived. As long as Raven was by her side, she was content.
After the battles ended, Tendo decided to relax for the first time in a while. He traveled alone, leaving his footprints across the world, while exploring the culinary secrets of various regions. He fully intended to defeat Raven in cooking one day and reclaim his sister's appetite.
As for Jyuka, she was naturally entrusted to the care of Raven and Hiyori. When by Raven's side, she was like a pair of sisters with Hiyori. Though not blood-related, they got along splendidly.
Time passed leisurely until the Golden Fruit of this world finally ripened. It was time for the harvest.
As is customary, every Golden Fruit would create a Woman of the Beginning. This time, Raven gave the honor to Akira Kazuraba. After all, she was the only woman with whom he had held a proper wedding ceremony. The last time, in the Gaim world, he had chosen Mitsume due to special circumstances. Now that he had the chance, he naturally gave it to her.
"Is it really alright for you to give this to me?" Akira was inevitably worried. This was something that could grant divinity; the temptation was simply too great.
"Don't worry, I'll have plenty of this stuff in the future. I won't leave any of you behind." Raven embraced Akira's slender waist. He had to admit that no matter how many times he saw it, her figure was astonishing. She truly was a beauty with a full, voluptuous figure. When she wore tight-fitting clothes, her striking curves were revealed.
"Then I feel relieved." Akira nodded. She opened her mouth and bit into the glittering golden fruit Raven held to her lips.
From then on, the Helheim Forest palace gained another Woman of the Beginning.
Akira Kazuraba's new appearance was a feast for Raven's eyes. White stockings, a skimpier white form-fitting Holy Garment (armor), flowing golden hair that brushed her shoulders, and her explosive figure were simply irresistible. Of course, this outfit was exclusive to the Helheim palace, for Raven's eyes only.
"As expected of my onee-chan, you look beautiful no matter what you wear," Raven couldn't help but compliment Akira.
"Oh, stop it..." Akira blushed, feeling a bit shy after Raven's words. They were already an old married couple, yet Raven could always make her feel like they were still in the throes of first love. This made her incredibly happy, and she initiated a passionate kiss.
In the Kabuto world, Renge Takatori and Yuzuki Misaki left ZECT together after everything was over. They willingly chose to stay and help Raven formally manage his café.
In the days that followed, the café became the primary residence for Jyuka, Hiyori, and the other women. Raven would occasionally return to gather with them. Of course, if they missed him, they could always pass through the backyard door to reach the palace in the Helheim Forest, which was now Raven's permanent residence.
Just as Raven was enjoying his good fortune with many companions... he suddenly remembered something he seemed to have forgotten.
Getting out of the large bed, his gaze pierced through the void and focused on the depths of the Helheim Forest. A ragged, snow-skinned woman, restrained by vines, was exposed. It was Rena Mamiya.
Since Raven brought her here, she had been bound and unable to move for nearly a month. During this time, the power of the vines had maintained only her most basic nutrition. If she hadn't been a Worm herself, her will would have long since shattered.
Raven appeared before the groggy Rena Mamiya, lifting her fair chin with one hand. Looking at her up close, he said, "What? Haven't you decided yet?"
Rena Mamiya's scattered consciousness gradually returned upon seeing Raven. "I'll do anything you want, just let me go..." She had clearly given up completely. She had been trapped here, unable to move, with no one to call for help, and subjected to intermittent torment by the vines' power. It was truly brutal.
"It seems you've truly come to your senses." With a thought, the vines restraining Rena Mamiya all retracted.
Her soft body immediately collapsed onto Raven. She didn't even have the strength to stand up. Seeing this, Raven restored some of her physical strength.
Rena Mamiya immediately knelt on the ground, willing to submit.
"Very good. Only the wise know how to adapt to circumstances." Raven snapped his fingers, changing Rena Mamiya's tattered clothes into a new outfit: black stockings, high heels, a fitted skirt, and glasses. She looked exactly like a female teacher.
Rena Mamiya showed no reaction to this; even if Raven had told her to wear nothing, she had no right to refuse.
With Rena Mamiya's matter resolved, Raven began to consider that it was time to prepare for the next world.
Just like before, Raven appeared in the café's backyard and opened the door that connected to the various Kamen Rider worlds.
What place will it be this time? He was curious as well.