Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"Third, who you are good or bad with has nothing to do with me? As long as I defeat you and Pretty Cure, everything you say will be mine!"

What right do you have to negotiate terms with me? Who do you think you are with that hideous mask on? Am I someone you can control?!

"Arrogant!" Before Desbia could respond, Crozier, who had just recovered, jumped up in anger. "How dare you speak to an adult like that? With such a high tone, I don't think you can do it!"

I was just ambushed by you just now! If we really fight, you're definitely stronger than me even with all your strength—

In the blink of an eye, Cross realized that there was only a gust of wind where Ash was standing, and then he reacted as his body staggered, and then he felt a belated pain in his back.

Another punch landed squarely on the opponent's abdomen, sending sparks flying! Crozier, hunched over, fell to his knees, and a black feather flew out from the hole in his back.

No... No, I need to unleash my true form power! Oh, and those elves are here too, so I might as well take this opportunity—

"Peng!"

A punch containing the "Demon Emperor Power" came down from above, knocking Kroz, who was transforming into a giant raven, and his power into the ground.

Then he stepped on the screaming Kroz's chest. His blurred vision was now filled with the devilish bat mask.

"Since when do bugs dare to interrupt?"

And do you think I can't see that you are planning to take action against my people?

Amidst the cruel, cold sound, Ash pressed his foot down even harder. As a massive Kiva emblem appeared on the cracked ground behind Crozier, the last thing he saw was a flash of light before his eyes, facing the foot that was raised and then suddenly pressed down.

"boom!"

"Tsk." Ash clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction when he saw the Castle of Despair being shattered into pieces of enamel glass by his foot before it could even react after being suddenly teleported.

But forget it, do I really need to care about what the bugs say?

"You!" Seeing Ash's brutality towards his men, the projection of Despiah stood up from the throne in anger. "Even if you hit a dog, you should look at its owner!"

"I said, it's just a chatty bug, stop insulting the dog."

The calm tone revealed an infinitely arrogant attitude. She then realized that the other party didn't even take her seriously, and the previous promise was actually just perfunctory.

"King Ash—are you planning to declare war on me, even considering my own Destark as your enemy?"

"King, huh?"

Ash raised his finger and pointed at the projection in the air.

"There is only one king, and that is me! The KING of the Kingdom of Night—Ash!"

"you--"

When the last part of the Castle of Despair disappeared in the broken glass, the witch's furious image disappeared in the air without even having time to utter a harsh word.

"Hmph, next time you should come to see me in person."

"Since you didn't use the power of purification, just destroy the Castle of Despair..." Seeing Ash approaching and his hand that had lit up the previous energy and approached, Haruka quickly closed her eyes in fear.

"...?!" But the expected pain did not come. On the contrary, when she opened her eyes, she saw that her injuries and strength were recovering rapidly with the injection of "Demon King Power".

This is... such a warm feeling, such a magical power! How come I feel healthier now than before the battle?

"Your previous ambitions were quite impressive, and you lived up to your legendary reputation."

In front of the girl, Ash released his hand and distanced himself from her, then once again made a fighting stance with his hand that made the other party extremely nervous.

"And then, you're very strong and don't want to give up no matter what, right?"

You...what do you want to say?

"I like it very much! I like your strength and willpower. I like the sparkle that erupts from the collision of hope!"

This is exactly what my people originally had but are gradually losing. I didn’t expect to see it here again today. It is really an unexpected gain.

I admit that I underestimated you before. If possible, I would like to watch you a few more times. Maybe I can help them find back the things they lost?

"So, now if you haven't given up, come at me!"

Listening to the other person's words, Haruka, who had no idea what the other person meant by helping her enemy, could only clench her fists again to protect her friends and dreams.

"The beauty that blooms in the constant struggle between hope and despair... no matter how many times."

I don't understand what you're planning to do though.

"I will give you the opportunity to shine!"

But if you give me a chance, I will take advantage of your arrogance to completely defeat you!

Chapter 9 The Land Ash Desires

"Ah...Ahhh...What?"

The fist that hit Ash's breastplate was like a soft cotton flower, which collapsed on it after it was released powerlessly.

There is no extra strength left.

I don't have any extra mood anymore...

Even the feelings of resistance and escape disappeared after they appeared.

Already...Kanofang, King...Please, someone come, someone come and end this, save us...

Finally, his hand was released, finally, he was let go as if out of mercy. He fell out of the aftermath of a battle that he couldn't even remember how many times. With a muffled thud, he collapsed to the ground. He looked at the two companions lying beside him, his pupils gradually dilating and trembling violently.

Her originally gorgeous and elegant dress was now tattered and covered with dirty dust. Compared to her title of "princess", she was now even dirtier than a "country girl" rolling on the ground.

However, she was left trembling and no longer had any concerns about these things.

If she is defeated, the beautiful and strong Arata of Pretty Cure will still have the courage to fight back and catch up.

Countless times, she was completely crushed as if she was being played a game, let alone the anger of fighting back... The huge gap in strength had made her heart, which had gradually become numb in the battle, unable to even muster any hostility towards the opponent.

"Not bad, you lasted 36 times."

In the previous battle, no matter how Cure Flora fell, as long as she continued to look at him with that unyielding gaze, Ash would inject the "Demon King Power" to restore her body's injuries and strength, and he never tired of watching her continue to shine.

At first, even though the girl was injured and her dress was stained with blood, she still insisted on punching him continuously, letting the Demon King's power flow through her body again and again to heal her wounds. Her strength and hope seemed indestructible.

However, as they fought repeatedly, fell down and stood up again and again, even Yao herself gradually became pessimistic in the process of cheering herself up, and could only repeat her tenacity over and over again in her heart.

"I fight to protect everyone's dreams and this world."

The enthusiasm that I summoned up over and over again became increasingly pale with each repetition.

Until countless injections, the Demon King's power that she had accumulated impatience began to flow and circulate naturally in her blood. If she were to be placed in the Kiva world intact now, she would definitely be regarded as a royal figure by the Vampires.

Haruka has become stronger, and Tani's evolving will in constant battle has indeed made her stronger!

And again and again, he was suppressed by Ash's absolute power...

'Why am I... fighting here?'

As a result, the firm hope of the Pretty Cure was corroded by the endless battle, and she wandered in confusion.

"What am I fighting for?"

Even though Haruno Haruka is the kind of woman who wants to strengthen her heart and not give up countless times because of her "dream", she does not "despair" but "collapses" when her body is approaching its limit again and again.

This is incredibly cruel...as cruel as killing someone and then resurrecting them, and then repeating the cycle countless times.

Only then did she truly understand that it was not arrogance that Ash took the initiative to give her, his enemy, power and opportunities.

He simply believed in his own strength and put it into practice.

"No, I don't want to fight anymore...!"

This was the first defeat of their princess Guangmei.

It was also the first time that I failed with such a hopeless margin.

Or indeed, it is despair itself that is right.

"It seems that this number is your limit now."

Although she managed to stand up, her legs were shaking like sieves after losing her friends and being forced to this point. Even with her eyes closed, Ash could see that she was holding on.

The inexplicable appearance, the arrogance that oppresses the elves, the inexplicable conquest, the inexplicable enemies and the powerful...

"Why are you doing all this?!"

If you conquer, what do you want?

Whether it was about the Kingdom of Night or him, Yao now had too many questions to ask, but she couldn't even clench her fists and could only walk towards him like a wandering soul, swaying from side to side.

"Hey, didn't I tell you? Why are you asking why...huh?" The knight was shaking his head in disappointment when he caught something out of the corner of his eye and suddenly woke up. His palm, which was glowing green, knocked Yaopa, who was about to approach, to the ground.

"It hurts... Ouch?"

The girl, who had untransformed while screaming in pain, rolled on the ground twice and just happened to see the other party holding his hands on the ground, carefully protecting a small flower that was almost stepped on by him.

"that is..."

I didn't see it, but was he trying to protect the flower just now? Could it be that...

Did I misunderstand him? Even under a terrifying appearance, there may be a gentle and kind heart.

The next second, the flying mud and roots stained the girl's fair face. The nameless flower that was pulled out casually also lay quietly in front of the girl with wide eyes with its bent stems, blending into the mud and dispersing petals one by one.

Ash carefully held the lump of soil, kneading it delicately, leaning in close to sniff the scent, even picking up a small piece and dropping it into his open jaws. Soon, along with the sound of chewing, a long, hearty laugh emanated from Ash!

"Hahaha! That's fantastic, fantastic!" Without a trace of the ferocity and brutality of the battle, Ash, compared to the princesses on the ground, held the dark soil in his arms like a treasure. "The land here truly holds the power to give birth to life!"

Ash didn't appreciate the flower's gentle heart.

He cared more about the land that was designated by him.

Found it, finally found it!

In the six months since he became the King of the Night Kingdom, Ash has conquered three worlds to secure land for his subjects. However, the conditions on these worlds are truly difficult to describe. Honestly, he had given up hope before arriving on Earth...

Until I saw the blue of the earth!

And these pretty girls full of hope and sparkle!

The meaning of everything was completely different in front of Ash.

"And your eyes!" The girl on the ground was startled by Ash's sudden, excited gaze, but Ash didn't mind at all and instead became even more excited. "Yes, there is a light in your eyes that can still shine even when facing the future!"

It’s the same light you had when you were still able to resist me!

This "light" that represents a soul full of will is definitely not something that can be born in a barren world!

"This land has the tolerance to nurture life and light!"

Want!

No matter what, I want this world!

The world you live in is designed to allow the people who once lived in a world like "Gensokyo" to regain a free and happy life!

This is exactly the land I want no matter what!

Chapter 10: The Light of a Girl’s Dream

I am not the king! I am the Kingdom of Night itself, and those elven citizens who submit to me are the countless gears that make up my country!

My people should give their all for me, and of course I want my country and its people to live better than any other country! People from all over the world should be extremely envious of me, this is just as natural!

When all the citizens respect and honor me more, it will prove my absolute correctness and greatness as a king, right?

"Get up, get up quickly!"

Having patiently tortured Haruka's resolve until it crumbled, Ash had already achieved what he called victory, and it was time to reap the fruits of victory. However, upon seeing the land, Ash had a new idea and quickly pulled Haruka back to her feet.

"Yao...Xiaoyao!"

Nan barely opened his extremely heavy eyes, but what he saw in his blurred consciousness was the bat monster "begging" Haruka.

What else do you want to do to us!

"Hey! Precure, what's that gleam in your eyes?" Ash asked, his eyes filled with curiosity as he shook the girl's shoulder, who was a little overwhelmed by his enthusiasm. "What keeps you fighting against me, what keeps you shining so brightly?"

I once saw a similar light on the elves, but it gradually faded over time...

I must find the source of this light! Only then can I make them, and my kingdom of darkness, shine even brighter!