Chapter 7

Kamen Rider Wizard gripped the WizarSwordGun tightly in his hand as he leaped into the fray, slashing through the swarm of ghouls with precise, fiery strikes.

[Flame, Slash Strike!]

His blade erupting in flames as he carved a path through the skeletal creatures. The ghouls' cries of pain echoed through the streets as Wizard's sword cut them down.

Nearby, Springman was being overwhelmed, his agile movements barely keeping him ahead of the ghouls' relentless attacks. Wizard spotted the hero's struggle and quickly intervened, shielding him with a flurry of sword swings.

"Springman, hang in there!" Wizard called out, his voice distorted by his helmet's modulator. "I've got your back!"

Springman bounced back, his spring-coiled limbs lashing out to knock the ghouls away. "Thanks, Wizard!" he replied, his voice laced with gratitude. "These things just keep coming!"

Wizard nodded, his attention focused on the ghouls. "Then let's finish them off, together!" He switched the WizarSwordGun to Gun Mode, firing a barrage of fiery blasts that incinerated the advancing ghouls.

Springman joined the assault, his spring-powered attacks crushing the skeletal minions. The two heroes worked in tandem, their combined efforts slowly turning the tide of the battle.

Kamen Rider Wizard quickly assessed the situation, his keen eyes spotting Izuku and the young boy, Ryu, fleeing from the mischievous Phantom known as Pixie. He knew he needed to go and confront the dangerous creature, but he couldn't leave Springman to fight the ghouls alone.

Raising his right hand, Wizard scanned the Dupe Ring over the Wizardriver's hand scanner.

[Dupe, Please!]

A magical circle appeared, and in a burst of energy, an exact duplicate of Wizard emerged, wielding the WizarSwordGun. The copy immediately sprang into action, leaping towards the swarm of ghouls and engaging them in a flurry of fiery sword strikes.

Springman stared in awe at the sudden appearance of the duplicate Wizard. "What the—?"

Wizard paid the hero no mind, and his focus was solely on Izuku and Ryu's safety. "I've got to go," he said to Springman before turning and sprinting after the fleeing pair.

Izuku and Ryu hurried through the dense forest, their footsteps crunching on the fallen leaves as they desperately tried to lose the mischievous Phantom, Pixie. Izuku glanced over his shoulder, his brow furrowed with concern.

"Did we lose her?" he asked, his voice slightly strained from the exertion.

Slowing his pace, Izuku turned to face Ryu, noticing the young boy's labored breathing. Placing a gentle hand on Ryu's shoulder, Izuku asked, "Are you okay?"

Ryu nodded, trying to catch his breath. "I-I'm fine," he managed to say, his small voice wavering with a hint of fear.

Izuku scanned their surroundings, his senses heightened as he searched for any sign of the Phantom. The forest was eerily quiet, save for the rustling of the leaves in the gentle breeze. Izuku knew they couldn't rest for long, as Pixie could reappear at any moment.

Pixie's eerie voice rang out as she spotted her targets.

"Found you~" she said in a chilling, sing-song tone, her childlike voice belying the malice behind her words.

Izuku saw Pixie flying above them and quickly carries Ryu to escape. The young boy clung tightly to Izuku as they dashed through the dense foliage, weaving between the trees in a desperate attempt to lose the mischievous Phantom.

"Hang on, Ryu!" Izuku urged, his legs pumping furiously to increase their speed.

Pixie's laughter echoed through the forest as she gave chase, her thin, agile form darting between the branches with ease.

"You won't get away!" she taunted, her green compound eyes glinting with malicious glee.

Izuku's heart raced, adrenaline surging through his veins. He knew they couldn't outrun the Phantom for long, not without some kind of intervention.

Pixie swoops down and is about to grab Izuku and Ryu. "Got you!"

She was suddenly hit by silver bullets, making her tumble to the ground. She saw Wizard with the WizarSwordGun in his hands. "I won't let you touch them."

Pixie eyed Kamen Rider Wizard with disdain, her thin frame quivering with annoyance. "Wizard, how troublesome," she spat.

Izuku's eyes widened with relief as he recognized the familiar figure. "Sensei!" he exclaimed, grateful for Wizard's timely arrival.

Wizard strode forward, his footsteps heavy and purposeful. "Your games end here," he declared, his voice deep and commanding through the helmet's modulator.

Pixie let out a frustrated huff, her small wings fluttering as she rose back into the air. "You're no fun, Wizard," she pouted, her green eyes narrowing dangerously. "But I suppose I can play with you for a while."

With a flick of her wrists, Pixie summoned a swirling vortex of sharp winds, the gale-force gusts whipping through the forest. Wizard braced himself, his cloak billowing around him as he steadied his stance.

"Ryu, stay close to me," Izuku said, positioning himself to shield the young boy. Ryu nodded, his eyes wide with a mixture of fear and wonder as he watched the unfolding battle.

Wizard raised the WizarSwordGun, the blade igniting with flames. "Let's see how you handle this," he challenged, his tone unwavering.

Wizard scanned the Extend Ring over the Wizardriver's hand scanner.

[Extend, Please!]

In a flash of magical energy, Wizard's right arm suddenly elongated, the limb stretching out like a snake. He swung his extended arm, wrapping it around the nimble Pixie Phantom. With a powerful motion, Wizard hurled the Phantom towards a nearby tree.

Pixie let out a startled cry as she was flung through the air, her thin frame crashing against the thick trunk. Wooden splinters scattered as she hit the tree, the impact knocking the wind out of her.

Shaking off the daze, Pixie quickly recovered and unsheathed a sharp, leaf-bladed knife from her side. The Fairy Knife glinted menacingly as she gripped it tightly, her green compound eyes narrowing with malice.

"You'll pay for that, Wizard!" she hissed, darting forward with surprising speed.

Wizard retracted his elongated arm, bracing himself as Pixie closed the distance. He swiftly brought up the WizarSwordGun, shifting it into Sword Mode. The blade ignited with magical flames, creating a barrier of fire to counter Pixie's incoming attack.

The Phantom's knife struck against the blazing sword, the two weapons clashing in a shower of sparks. Wizard pushed back, his powerful strikes forcing Pixie to retreat momentarily.

Izuku watched the intense battle unfold, his eyes wide with a mixture of awe and concern. Ryu clung to his side, trembling slightly at the display of magical violence.

"Sensei..." Izuku murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. He knew Wizard was a skilled fighter, but the Phantom's speed and agility made it a formidable opponent.

Wizard maintained his defensive stance, the WizarSwordGun's blade clashing against Pixie's Fairy Knife in a series of rapid strikes. He knew he had to be cautious - the Phantom's mischievous nature and unpredictable attacks made it a dangerous foe.

As the battle raged on, Wizard's mind raced, formulating a strategy to overcome Pixie's relentless assault. He had to protect Izuku and Ryu, no matter the cost.

Wizard scanned the Big Ring over the Wizardriver's hand scanner.

[Big, Please!]

A magical circle appeared, and Wizard thrust his right arm through it. In a flash of energy, his entire limb swelled to an enormous size, growing thirty times its normal proportions. Wizard's oversized fist now dwarfed Pixie's slender frame.

With a powerful swing, Wizard brought his gigantic hand crashing down towards the Phantom. Pixie's eyes widened in alarm as the massive appendage hurtled towards her.

"Whoa!" she cried out, her childlike voice laced with panic. Pixie tried to dart away, but Wizard's strike was too fast. The oversized fist smashed into her, sending the Phantom flying through the air.

Pixie let out a pained shriek as she careened through the forest, her thin body crashing through two trees in quick succession. Wooden splinters and leaves scattered in the wake of her impact.

Wizard retracted his enlarged arm, the limb returning to its normal size. He watched as Pixie struggled to regain her footing, the Phantom clearly disoriented by the powerful blow.

Seeing that Pixie was unable to pursue Ryu for the moment, the mischievous Phantom decided to retreat. With a frustrated huff, she raised her hands, summoning a swirling vortex of razor-sharp winds.

"Fine, I'll just have to try again later," Pixie spat, her green eyes narrowing with annoyance.

The Phantom slashed her Fairy Knife through the air, and the winds obeyed her command. A large tree trunk was severed, the massive wooden column toppling towards Izuku and Ryu.

Wizard reacted quickly, his reflexes honed by years of battle. He swiftly brought up the WizarSwordGun, the blade igniting with magical flames.

[Flame, Slash Strike!]

Wizard unleashed a powerful slash, the fiery energy cutting through the falling tree trunk. The massive wooden column was bisected, the two halves crashing to the ground on either side of Izuku and Ryu, shielding them from harm.

Pixie let out a frustrated growl, her small wings fluttering as she hovered above the scene. "Tch, you're no fun, Wizard," she spat. "But I'll be back, and next time, I'll make sure to take that little boy with me."

With those parting words, Pixie vanished, disappearing into the shadows of the forest. Wizard scanned the area, ensuring that the Phantom had truly retreated before turning his attention to Izuku and Ryu.

Izuku stared in awe at the destruction Wizard had wrought, his mouth slightly agape. Ryu clung to him, trembling, but unharmed. The young boy's eyes were wide with a mixture of fear and fascination.

Wizard approached the pair, his steps measured and reassuring. "Are you both alright?" he asked, his modulated voice carrying a hint of concern.

Izuku nodded, finding his voice. "Y-yes, Sensei. Thanks to you." He glanced at the fallen tree trunks, his mind racing with questions about Wizard's incredible power.

Ryu remained silent, his gaze fixed on the Kamen Rider before him. The young boy's awe was palpable, his earlier fear slowly being replaced by a growing sense of wonder.

Wizard surveyed the scene, satisfied that the immediate threat had been averted. He knew Pixie would return, but for now, Izuku and Ryu were safe. The Kamen Rider turned to leave, his cloak billowing behind him.

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