Returning to the mansion, Horobi and Jin descended to the underground base, Nascita. The sight that greeted them was a stark contrast to their last visit, leaving them both in a state of pleasant shock. Their focus on underworld missions had kept them away from the mansion, making the transformation of Nascita all the more surprising.

Horobi surveys the Nascita. “A lot of things have changed since we were gone.”

Jin's eyes sparkled with excitement as he took in the sight of the base. “This base is incredible! When did you manage to create all this?”

Ace explained in his Kamen Rider suit. “I thought about it when I last visited the X-mansion. I thought it would be cool to have my own underground base. A lot of people have been visiting the mansion lately. Don’t want to get caught accidentally as being the Rider.”

“This place is so cool~. I heard you also started a company, Ace. Congratulation!”

“Yeah, thanks, Jin. Ikazuchi and Naki are also there. You can visit them when you have time.”

“Really! Niichan and Naki are already here! Jin jumps around, happy. He then clings to Horobi. Horobi! Let’s visit them!”

Horobi shrugs him off. “Next time, Jin. We have a mission to accomplish.”

Jin was completely caught off guard by all the surprises and completely forgot about Ark's call, which had been prompted by Ace's request. “Right! I forgot.” Jin, feeling completely flustered, awkwardly scratches his head.

Ace couldn't help but chuckle as he saw Horobi being his usual self. “It is fine, Jin. It has been a while since you came back, after all.” Things took a serious turn as they delved into important and urgent topics. “Have you heard from Ark on what happened?” asked Ace.

“Yes, you were attacked by Hydra agents and detained them. You need us to interrogate them.” replied Horobi

“That’s the plan. There are dozens of guys detained in the prison cells. Think you can make them talk?”

Horobi smiles cruelly. “Leave it to us.”

In the depths of Nascita, within the confines of a cell, a solitary Hydra agent sat, pondering his escape. The metallic walls of his prison seemed to be composed of an otherworldly material unfamiliar to his eyes. Despite his predicament, he found solace in the presence of a comfortable bed and a nearby toilet and sink. The only discernible exit appeared to be a transparent, yet impenetrable, wall of an unidentifiable substance. Through it, he could observe his fellow agents in their own cells, gesturing and speaking, but their words were lost to him as the rooms were soundproof, presenting a new challenge to his escape.

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“Damnit! How did happen!” The Hydra agent strained to recollect the events that had transpired. Their mission had been to apprehend the Kamen Rider, and the ambush had been meticulously planned. Despite managing to encircle him, the Kamen Rider had unleashed a new suit, catching them off guard. Subsequently, the agent had lost consciousness and awoke in an unfamiliar cell, stripped of their equipment. Initially, they speculated that they might be confined in a SHIELD facility, but the cell's unfamiliarity contradicted this theory. Another thought crossed their mind - could this be the very prison cells where the Kamen Rider detains his adversaries? If so, the situation was dire for the Hydra Agents. The ramifications of their capture by the Kamen Rider meant certain death at the hands of their superiors.

A human shadow was cast over him, and he saw Horobi and Jin looking at him on the other side of the glass. “Who the hell are you!?”

Horobi looks coldly at the Hydra agent. “You don’t need to know, but you have something I want.”

The Hydra agent felt dread going through his spine. Something told the two men in front of him are dangerous. “Y-Yeah! And what’s that!? If you touch me, SHIELD is going to find you and tear you apart! You two must be working with the Kamen Rider!”

Horobi pressed his katana against the agent's neck, the sharp blade making a small cut on the agent's skin. “You’re threats are useless. Tell me what you know about Hydra, and your death will be quick and painless.”

The Hydra agent panicked. ‘How does this guy know about Hydra!? Nobody should know they exist!’ he thought. “I-I don’t know what you're talking about! Hydra should be dead after World War Two! Captain America stopped them!”

Horobi kicks the agent in his stomach, sending him crashing into the wall. The agent felt his intestines bleed and spat out a mouth full of blood. Before he could realize what had happened, Horobi stabs his katana through the agent’s thigh. “Aaah!”

“Wrong answer. We know you and your friends are part of Hydra. Since you won’t cooperate, your death will be painful and slow.” Horobi’s cold machine eyes filled the Hydra agent with dread. He questioned what he had gotten himself into.

“Jin, help me.”

“Okay~ sorry, agent-chan. But we need you to talk for the betterment of the world!”

Jin’s smile terrified the Hydra agent. “No! Stay away! I said stay away!”

Ace was watching everything happen through the monitors, and he could see Horobi and Jin torturing the poor Hydra agent. He did not feel good watching the graphic scene being done to the agent. Izu was also beside him, watching. She noticed Ace’s expression wasn’t so good.

“Are you okay, Ace-sama? If the scenes disturb, you can go rest.”

“Thanks, Izu. I will go rest. Tell me when Horobi and Jin are finished.”

“I will contact you. Now please go and rest, Ace-sama.”

After a few intense hours, Horobi and Jin subjected the Hydra agents to grueling interrogation. They were able to extract all available information from the agents without lethally harming them, but the agents were left badly injured and traumatized. Once Horobi and Jin had finished, Izu called Ace.

Ace could see bloodstains on their clothes. “So, did you get the information we wanted?”

Horobi nods. “Yes, Ark is currently compiling the information we got from them.”

“That’s good. Why don’t you go rest for now? I’ll look through the information when Ark is finished.”

Horobi and Jin thanked Ace and they went and rested.