Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"What a coincidence... just in time."

Ash suddenly thought of something and shifted his gaze from the dessert jungle behind him to the lost Snow White.

I was originally worried about how to develop such a completely useless character.

Now, I have a good idea.

Chapter 47: Boring, I want to see a river of blood!

This is the Blue Sky Kingdom... no, rather, the ruins of what once was the Blue Sky Kingdom. And on the ruins of this former kingdom, the City of Sin rises, the headquarters of the evil organization "Phantom Empire," now invading the world.

And now, no one except you readers knows about the outrageous evil plan that the Empire's big boss "Phantom Queen" is carrying out...

“Mmmmm…”

Lying lazily on the throne that had been transformed into a sofa, the ultimate otaku "Phantom Queen", who had not left her house for over three hundred years, including the time she was sealed, was now watching the daily "Ash Live" on time.

However, the queen who was watching the live broadcast kept snorting in dissatisfaction, causing even the phantom who was recuperating from his injuries to cast worried glances at her from time to time.

"What the hell..."

After watching these "two episodes" of Ash's "special training" with Sweet Angel in the Showa style, the Phantom Queen, who was biting her nails, complained with great dissatisfaction.

"What's going on with this Ash... and how can he be so intimate with them?"

A very dissatisfied look kept sweeping over the two people who were laughing and chatting happily after the training. The female villain, who was full of all kinds of evil and negative emotions, began to curse at the happy man through the mirror.

"You talk so righteously and act so great, but in the end, you still only follow your own pace and never consider others, right?"

"And that Yellow Pretty Cure? It was so easy to fool people... You need a reason to believe, but when that belief is shattered, the hurt you suffer is even more painful!"

"And this Ash, even if they take the initiative, you shouldn't be so close to them, you bastard! You obviously have other Pretty Cure lovers with you... Humph, you're just like that guy! A bastard who casually deceives the pure love of young girls!"

"Bah, the scumbag deserves to be killed!"

After completing her daily oral gymnastics for Ash, who was completely oblivious to what was happening on the other side of the mirror, the Phantom Queen, having released her negative emotions while breathing sweet air, lay back down on the sofa with a completely bored expression on her face.

"I am bored..."

What's the point of special training? No matter how hard this little girl tries, she can't last more than three moves in my hands.

"I am bored."

One of the main reasons why the Phantom Queen watched Ash's live broadcast every day was to see what strange and bizarre forms the Knight could transform into and beat up all the Pretty Cures.

After Ash's transformation into Decade escaped the constraints of television budgets and entered reality, the visuals were truly a feast for the eyes, a model of violent aesthetics! Even the Phantom Queen wanted to applaud inwardly... though she wouldn't admit it.

So why isn't he fighting anymore?! He went from being a good-versus-evil character to this old, behind-the-scenes, old-fashioned, boss-managing type. How boring! Why can't he be a little more evil?!

I was so cool in that green locust form last time, but why haven't I continued fighting now? Hikari-no-Oka, a place full of happiness and love... what's so good about Pretty Cure? Is it worth all your attention?

I want to see knights fight!

"It's boring, I want to see a river of blood!"

When the Phantom Queen was feeling bored and fantasizing about Ash's "killing spree", the gradually changing plot on the mirror attracted her attention again.

"Wow, the little girl he scolded..."

Wasn't she the one who released our unfortunate princess from the seal? It was precisely because she was our savior that I deliberately spared her.

Looking at the other side of the mirror where Ash 80 had belittled Snow White to the point of being worthless, the Phantom Queen with a wicked smile on her face wondered what evil plans she was planning.

"Come to think of it, Hoshiwa was in charge of this invasion of Hikari Hill, right?"

After hooking his fingers, the phantom, whose loyalty was so strong that he would not leave the front line even if seriously injured, came before the queen again.

"Go and pass on my order to Hoshiwa... Is there anything else?"

Looking at the "Monster Light Ring" in her hand, which was given by the strange boy who was not afraid of her, it was unknown what the Phantom Queen was thinking behind her deep red eyes with undercurrents.

"Kamen Rider, Ranger, Ultraman, travelers from outside the world..." Many unfamiliar words that suddenly popped up in recent times almost made the Phantom Queen, an old housewife who had been out of touch with the world for almost three hundred years, feel a little unfamiliar with her for a while.

Aren't we the only ones who represent evil in this world?

Even the Phantom Queen, who now represents all the evil and negativity in the world, couldn't help but close her eyes.

"What the hell is wrong with...this world?"

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"Speaking of which, Yuuko, you still don't know about your best friend, right?"

Seeing the environment in the distance gradually turning into a dessert and extending towards this side, Ash, who had suddenly rebelled, was ready to take this opportunity to add fuel to the fire of Snow White who was hesitating.

"You too, you kept it a secret and didn't tell anyone, right?"

Facing the girl who gradually realized what he was about to say and began to panic from being dazed, an evil smile like a villain slowly appeared on Ash's face.

Don't you lack courage and motivation? It's okay, let me give you the motivation you need.

"no--"

Her only good friend Yuko was now standing opposite her with a puzzled look on her face. Snow White, who didn't want this matter to be exposed, even forgot that she was afraid of Ash, and tried to stop him from speaking in a panic.

Then he was suppressed by a slap on the head.

"You know Axis... no, Axis?"

"I heard the gods say that it was a box that must not be opened, as it contained an evil that would bring the world to its 'worst'. Unfortunately, it was eventually opened."

"Yes." Seeing Snow White crouch down and cover her ears, acting like an ostrich, Ash recounted the information he'd gathered from challenging Pretty Cure along the way. "Originally, such dangerous items were kept deep within the Blue Sky Kingdom, heavily guarded. Ordinary people couldn't get close to them, let alone accidentally open one."

"But what if the person who wants to enter here is the little princess who is loved by the whole country?"

"!"

Yuko finally reacted and covered her wide mouth in shock.

"You mean, Hime-chan!?"

But, isn't it that Hime-chan is the victim who lost everything?

"Xiaoji, you..."

"I--" Yuko, who instinctively wanted to confirm with her companions, was unexpectedly pushed away, leaving the blue-haired girl who was crying all the way to run away.

"I never thought it would turn out like this!!!"

Chapter 48 I 'have' a plan!

"Including the sister of the Angel of Destiny, the Angel of Gentleness, who was also attacked by the Phantom Empire and has been missing ever since."

"That's exactly what you're wondering about. The fundamental reason why the other party has always resented Snow White is because she has the qualifications to do so."

So that’s... like this?

Thanks to Ash's highly efficient "cramming" education not long ago, although Yuko was already very tired, she did not fall over and stood firmly in place, staring at the girl's back as she ran away again.

That’s how shy little Ji used to run away at school. She was really good at it and she was always running away... Ah, that’s not right!

"Hime-chan!" Yuko, who wanted to call out to the other person, had just opened her mouth when she saw that Snow White, who was only good at "running away", had disappeared from her sight at a speed that was far beyond the reach of Officer Hojo after being cast off.

Anxious Yuko tried to catch up, but when she turned around she found the man's hand firmly fixed on her shoulder, making it impossible for her to move.

"Why?" Yuuko glared at Ash, now truly angry for her friend. "You clearly know what Hime-chan is like, why did you say it out loud?"

Before coming here, she also wanted Xiaoji to be able to face it on her own, but she didn't want Ash to force things like that.

"But I didn't lie, did I?"

"..."

"Also, do you know why she is so weak despite being burdened with such heavy sins? So weak that she can't even get through the door?"

"Why..."

Now Yuko really wants to hear what Ash has to say that can be more clear than what they, her friends, have to say.

"It's because you are her friends." At this moment, Ash spoke with a heavy tone of a man who had experienced it.

"It's because of you, the kind and overly gentle friends who have always been there for her, who have stood by her side and let her know that she has you as her backers when she's down, that she was able to temporarily forget the heavy sorrow and pain of the past."

"She's just being a spoiled brat to you guys!"

How can a child who has always been protected grow up?

"No, Xiaoji has always been trying to be strong—"

"That's your filter as a friend. You're overestimating her."

Even someone like me would slowly be "corroded" by the gentleness of life, let alone someone like her who has no ambition to begin with.

"And when she met someone like me who would never tolerate her, her true colors naturally showed up."

"I just wanted to help her as a friend..."

Yuko was stunned because she found that she had never thought about it from this perspective. She wondered if she and Hui's care for her was too good to protect her.

"In short, you've been too indulgent with him." Ash calmly gestured towards the melting dessert world in the distance. "That's what they say: those involved are often confused, while those who are on the sidelines see more clearly."

"But Xiaoji is so pitiful, are you saying that we shouldn't help her?"

"Then do you think that when she wants to confront you, running away, the only thing she's good at, will be of any use?"

After being reminded, Yuko, who had also discovered the Phantom Empire, just pulled out the Light Changing Mirror when she saw Ash holding his arm and shaking his head again.

"Whether she has the courage and the tolerance to shoulder responsibility, we will only see it when she realizes that she can only rely on herself."

If she is still a timid, shy and spoiled princess by then, I cannot return the transformation device to her, as that would only harm her.

"I understand." Yuko, who couldn't pull her arm out, became anxious. "Now that the people from the Phantom Empire are here, please let me transform first!"

"There's only three of us in the direction they're heading, so there's no need to rush."

"Even though that's the case, you can't transform right now, little Ji. Let me—" After getting used to Ash's tone, the girl began to look at him seriously again. "Master, do you have any other ideas?"

After all, you just told me not to spoil her too much.

"Exactly."

Ash beckoned the girl to come closer.

"Listen to me, I have a good plan!"

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"Ah woo..."

The girl put the last honey candy she got from Yuko into her mouth. Her mood had fallen to the bottom and she squatted on the ground, using her arms to hide her sad expression.

I thought I was able to express myself a little bit, but it turns out I still can't.

"Now that they know the truth, Yuuko and Kei will definitely not be friends with me anymore."

Because I lied to them... Even if there was only a thousandth or ten thousandth chance that I would be disliked, I didn't dare to confess to them what I had done. As a result, now that the matter has been exposed, I don't even have a chance to defend myself.

"Wa ...

Yes, I am indeed the culprit who opened the seal. The Angel of Destiny resents me because of my sister, including those who were harmed by the Phantom Empire. The Pretty Cure who was sealed after the defeat was also because of me... The source of everything is my responsibility.

"But, I really didn't mean it like that..."

Including the world I live in, everyone I knew before, my father, my mother... Everyone in the Blue Sky Kingdom was permanently sealed because of the birth of the Phantom Empire...

If I had power, I would definitely want to be as domineering as Ash and do whatever I want! I also want to be able to defeat the Phantom Empire and rescue everyone on my own!

"I obviously want to atone for my sins."

But the truth is, I've always been a princess who's never had to do housework. The gods and the fairy ribbons have always helped me with cooking, and when I'm faced with difficulties, the first people I think of are Megumi and the others. They say they're pretty girls, but I don't have the courage to fight...

"Now even my transformation qualification has been taken away, and I dare not object..."

The girl buried her tear-filled eyes deeper into her knees.

"I really can't do anything.... huh?"

An overly sweet scent drifted over with the wind. The girl, realizing something was wrong, immediately stood up again, only to find that the surroundings had turned into a dreamlike scene filled with all kinds of candies and snacks.

"It smells so good... No, this is from the Phantom Empire!"