Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

The condensed water vapor froze into an ice blade in the girl's hand. At this moment, she still hadn't found the right "way", but she was no longer afraid of fighting.

After all, as Ash once said, when you can't see the way forward, just do it.

At that time, the true "Tao" that should be followed will naturally appear before you.

"We always believe that we can solve most problems with everyone's collective efforts, but if that doesn't work, we will still fight for our belief."

Could Ash be the mastermind behind this war that has embroiled all the Pretty Cure? Lihua and the others have no way of knowing what others are thinking, but the five members of the Smile Group refuse to believe that everything is Ash's fault. Even if that's true, there must be some hidden secret!

"I will fight for you who once believed in me!"

If that's the case, then it would be easier to explain.

Because Ash is someone they can trust!

There was a trail of ice wherever her high-heeled boots stepped on. Lihua walked forward step by step, looking into Ash's eyes with renewed determination.

"It's time for us to rescue you, Ash!"

Chapter 21: Reward for Ayumi

The Pretty Cure team defeated the monster group that disrupted the city order. The news spread quickly and became part of the citizens' after-dinner conversation. People discussed and admired these legendary warriors and placed all kinds of beautiful visions on them. Similarly, in the dark corners that they did not know, there were still people who continued to take action.

A pure white angel was found in the same place as various twisted monsters that should not have been born in this world. It was obviously a very ominous scene to imagine, but the actual development was completely different. The beautiful angel rushed into the group of monsters and killed them all with unmatched momentum. A, who had originally planned to do his best to help, could only watch helplessly as she wiped out these ugly monsters like a powerful sniper.

"Ayumi, behind me!"

"Yes!"

After receiving the instructions, Ayumi turned around without even looking and elbowed the mantis monster that was about to launch a sneak attack from behind. The monster with a big hole in its chest quickly disintegrated with a big hole as the center, turning into scattered cell coins on the ground.

"The enemies have been defeated... Great! I did it!"

The golden ponytail was flying up and down behind her, and Ayumi jumped up and down, showing her joy to A without any concealment. Now she had completely lost the timid and embarrassed look on her face before the battle, but instead had a lot more fiery excitement.

"Good job, girl."

A, who had witnessed Ayumi's rapid improvement in actual combat, also gave her a thumbs up sincerely.

Ayumi's performance in all aspects actually exceeded A's expectations, especially in the subsequent battles. Ayumi, who was constantly receiving instructions from A, learned very quickly. With the help of A's experience and wisdom and Ayumi's strength and potential, the tacit cooperation between the two people achieved 1+1>2 and quickly became solid.

It's obviously a fake system, but it's indeed becoming more and more like the real Pretty Cure.

"I'll admit it, I underestimated you at the beginning. You did a great job, Ayumi!"

"Hey hehe~"

Ayumi, who felt a little embarrassed by such praise, couldn't help but chuckle, especially the irresistible touch from under her neck and head, which made the girl, whose body was originally tense, show a comfortable expression.

The girl reacted suddenly and quickly broke free from the hands on her head and neck. With a scream that she had never made even when being hit by a monster during the battle, the girl, with her ears and neck covered in shame, hid behind the door she came in from, and only cautiously showed a pair of confused eyes to A.

"W-What are you doing!"

"Reward, you are a good boy who did good things, so of course I have to reward you."

After all, I've met so many Pretty Cure girls, so of course I understand that you can become stronger with just the right amount of positive encouragement.

"B-but there's no need to touch me so suddenly—Uwaaaa, that's too embarrassing!"

When she thought about what she had done to him before, Ayumi, who was extremely embarrassed, felt her head become dizzy. As a young girl, she was of course full of longing for love and the opposite sex, but she had never thought that she would be taken to such an extent by a person of the opposite sex of the same age!

But speaking of which, A's hands are surprisingly cold... Ah! No, Ayumi, if I keep thinking about this, won't it seem like I'm the only idiot who's overly concerned?

"But I'm only continuing this because I see you're not uncomfortable with it."

"That's not the case! In a word, it's absolutely not like that! Even if A is your friend, you have to stop!"

Looking at the golden ponytail swaying in the air as he spoke, A nodded with satisfaction.

Well, it really is a very happy expression.

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Sitting on the familiar bench, looking at the dark night sky above and the occasional flashes of light, A's originally good mood became increasingly solemn as he carefully observed and stared at the cell coin in his hand.

Including the two colored core coins in Ayumi's hand... As for how they exploded, we will talk about it later. These props dropped from monsters. In addition, there are strange seals and broken little books. For safety reasons, A asked Ayumi to collect most of them and destroy them together.

Although it sounds like killing monsters to get equipment is similar to an RPG game, it is actually not the case. A, who inherited rich experience in theatrical versions, immediately recognized the difference between these monsters and their respective originals. To be more precise, they are more like replicas developed by Consortium X in the past, which are often used to fill the gaps in the suit war to fill the stepping stone.

So this is obviously the logic, why did they also reveal props? This is not the sales task given by Dai Ge on TV, it is obviously unreasonable?

Wait, if you think about it carefully, those Pretty Cures should have picked up these things as well. In order to avoid affecting innocent people, they should have chosen to collect them or destroy them. And if someone who knew Ash in the past recognized these things and triggered more memories for them...!

A raised his hand to pinch the bridge of his nose and couldn't help frowning.

Originally, the reason why Ash's soul, which was cared for by the system, crossed the world barrier and came here was because he was called here by the longing of the Pretty Cures. But he suffered a disaster on the way, which led to the embarrassing situation of being stuck here, unable to go up or down. So if you think about it this way, you can indeed become stronger through the desire of others for "Ash", but!

If we do things that hurt or even irritate them in order to gain power... wouldn't that be the same as before we came to this world, completely putting the cart before the horse?

What does the being named Ash really want?

“A…A!”

The call from his ear woke A up from his deep dream. When he looked up, he saw Ayumi looking at him with worried eyes.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Ahem... Nothing, just thinking about something." A stretched lazily as if nothing had happened. Although the feeling of lack of strength in his thin arms and legs was really hard for him to adapt to, at least this body could still hold on for now.

"this!"

A took the fried noodles and bread from Ayumi, and listened to Ayumi's shy words with some doubt: "Well, A, you are the first male friend I have ever met. Before that, I was actually a little scared... But now I feel much better! Anyway, this is a gift from a friend, you don't have to thank me!"

"Wow~" After listening to Ayumi's confusing explanation, A, who had just opened the package, asked cheerfully:

"Why, you want to pick me up?"

Chapter 22 There is a trap ahead

"Sakagami Ayumi, I have to say something to you."

"You really have good taste."

Ayumi, who had originally thought she was going to be lectured, was immediately thrown into confusion and felt unbearably embarrassed again when she heard this.

"Although when I was divided, I got too little, so I'm only left with this little ghost."

A picked up a strand of white hair beside his ear and gently rolled it with his fingers. He was almost used to it and was no longer as uncomfortable with this body as he was at the beginning.

"But no matter what, I'm already a pretty boy now. It's easy for me to charm two or three Pretty Cure girls like you."

"Ahhhh——" Ayumi, who was teased and screamed like a groundhog, kept explaining. "I told you, it's not like that! It's you who misunderstood!"

"You say one thing and do another? It's a bit outdated, but I don't mind. A bit of a retro vibe wouldn't be bad either."

"So I already said I'm not ahhhh——"

A happily enjoyed playing with his "first" friend and took a bite of the fried noodles bread.

Why is there no taste... I almost forgot that my current body is not even human and does not have the function of taste.

He casually glanced at Ayumi, who was still trying to explain something. Noticing her returning gaze, A opened his mouth and swallowed the rest.

I feel like my stomach is a little sour.

"It's delicious... Well, I'll accept the gift."

Ayumi smiled, and her smile was quite pretty.

"But it's almost night. Won't your mother be worried if you don't go back?"

"I left her a note before I came out. It's okay!" When talking about mother, A saw a hint of anger on Ayumi's face as she spoke quickly.

Humph, you always tell me to be home by a certain time, but it’s obviously okay to come back later!

Besides, I finally made some new friends this time, I don’t want to go back so early!

"That's it."

Of course, A could tell what she was thinking at a glance. Thinking that he had also stayed at a certain lady's house for a period of time, "A" couldn't help but laugh.

"It's really a luxury to have troubles."

Only those who are loved will have such troubles. In a sense, "I" also have a lot of experience.

But if you ask me this question... I really can't say that I was struck out from the cracks in the rocks by two Pretty Cures using thunder. This is not some kind of cultivation story.

"So, what is the ordinary girl Sakagami Ayumi planning to do now that she doesn't want to go home?"

A, who was balling up the wrapping paper and throwing it into the trash, quipped, "Do you really want to go out with me?"

For some reason, ever since seeing Lily and Lihua react to their own affairs with 1000% more pressure than all the villains, A, who was originally a little worried about this, is now calm and not as panicked. After all, there is no point in panicking.

Anyway, the person you are looking for is Ash, what does it have to do with me, A?

At least this Ayumi in front of me who believes in me is quite cute, isn't she?

"Hmm..." The rosy-cheeked girl couldn't stand the frivolous tone of A's words. After a while, she said to him, "A, I want to do it again?"

"Again?"

"That's right!" This time, Ayumi nodded excitedly. "I'm the Pretty Cure now. Even you, who's seen it in person, have admitted it!"

Ever since she defeated the enemy in actual combat and received A's affirmation, the excitement in her heart when she thought about it now completely overwhelmed her original fear, and her whole heart seemed to be beating.

You also said that Pretty Cure is a legendary warrior. If she is a Pretty Cure, then she can defeat any enemy!

“Now I feel like I can do it!”

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A does not agree with Ayumi's idea of ​​continuous exploration this time. She needs to prepare supplies and recovery before the next team battle. Even though her opponent's other self will not give her too much time, the result of such continuous exploration will definitely do more harm than good.

But there was no way, he couldn't resist Ayumi who was so focused at the moment, and this was also one of the shortcomings of being an adult.

"Remember A, you said you had some connection with the enemy boss. Is this a good idea for you?"

Following A's sensitivity to darkness, the girl who transformed early as he said chatted with him about some stories that he also wanted to know.

Come to think of it, I still know absolutely nothing about A's past.

"Whether it's out of responsibility or practical need, this is what I should do." A looked up and carefully surveyed the area ahead, not intending to explain too much to Ayumi. "Anyway, as agreed, you will help me defeat the final boss, but I must deliver the finishing blow."

"I know... but you also agreed that you must fix the damaged homework for me when we get back, otherwise it will be troublesome if the teacher gets angry!" After he mentioned this, the girl who thought of this hurriedly reminded her friend to repeat it.

"Don't worry, I will definitely abide by the agreement."

Seeing the look of worry on Ayumi's face about her holiday homework, A inexplicably felt like laughing.

Girl, let alone students' summer homework, even if it's a college student's graduation thesis, I will copy an article on Max's theory of dynamic systems for you, and I guarantee that you will be the Nobel Prize winner this year.

"Besides, you said you wanted to be my friend."

"Haven't we already been here?"

"Oh, indeed."

As the two continued to chat, a figure passing by in front of them quickly caught their attention, especially the figure covered with bird feathers, which reminded A of something.

"Greeed?"

This was not the first time that he and Ayumi had encountered cadre-level enemies. Just like in the last battle, there were two Greedy Ones mixed in with the Devouring Monsters and seemed to be planning a sneak attack. As a result, Ayumi, who was in the novice protection period and had a hot hand, swung her fists and feet and hit them in the vitals with an unknown AOE, causing the core coin to explode on the spot.

But now, why is there only one of them appearing in front of us? This unreasonableness definitely means there is something fishy going on.

"A look, that's it!"

Before A could finish his words, Ayumi had already chased after him with an excited look on her face.

"You mean this kind of coin is what you need? I'll get it for you right away this time!"

"Wait, this looks like a trap no matter how you look at it—"

"No, Pretty Cure is a legendary warrior!"

A sighed silently, and finally chased after him helplessly.

Ayumi, the legendary warrior, is not invincible.