Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"Mingming, it was you who took the initiative to save me..."

But I can only watch you being taken away...

"It's not just Xiaowei's problem." Nan and Qiluo's expressions were equally grim when their friend was captured, but the real bad news didn't end there. "Puff and Aloma disappeared too! It's very likely that they were also..."

Everyone can understand what it means without having to explain it clearly. At this moment, they have truly become lonely and isolated.

"Everyone, let's go to that Kingdom of Night!"

Even if we are at an overwhelming disadvantage in terms of winning or losing, it is impossible for us to continue like a coward and pretend nothing happened!

"Ok!"

Although it was a completely suicidal proposal, even the most rational Qiluo did not refuse it this time. Everyone nodded heavily.

There are some things that even the rational mind cannot accept with the emotional mind. Human beings are not like computers.

"No matter what, we can't leave Xiao Wei alone in a place like that..."

"Everyone, what's wrong?"

"Xiao Wei!?"

The sudden voice made her name blurt out from the girls' mouths. The girl with pigtails standing in front of the open door was the one they were discussing saving.

"Is it really, really Xiao Wei? Did you escape? With your own strength!"

"Yes, it's me." Facing the joy on the others' faces, the girl, who was hesitant to speak, finally nodded emphatically. "I'm back, everyone."

"That's great, Nanase-san!" Minami, the student council president who cared about every student, gave her a big hug. "No matter what, I'm glad you're back!"

"It's not just Yui-chan, we're back too, Puff~"

Even the missing elves were now held in the arms of the returning girl. The continuous surprises made the Pretty Cure girls cry with joy.

"So, Xiao Wei!" Yao loosened her arms and wiped the tears from her eyes in panic. After regaining her composure, she couldn't help but ask, "Why are you back?"

"Need I ask? Of course, he escaped with courage and wisdom, right?" Qiluo, who was equally surprised, praised him generously. "I didn't realize that, Weiwei~ Qiluo, I underestimated you before!"

"Hmm...how should I put it?"

Faced with the question raised by everyone enthusiastically, the girl seemed a little embarrassed for a moment. She thought for a while with a subtle smile like reminiscence before giving an answer.

"Actually, I was sent back by that king."

Chapter 14 Nanase Yui's Strange Day Trip to the Kingdom of Night

"Actually, I was sent back by that king."

"..."

"ha--?!"

It was nonsense, we couldn't understand it. Although they didn't actually say it, Xiao Wei could still see the indescribable expressions on her companions' faces, which made her panic and explain for a while.

"It's not what you think. This kind of thing, this kind of thing..."

Although I wanted to explain, the more I recalled the girl's expression, the more subtle it became.

"What should I say?"

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"You know what, girl."

He asked his elves to dim the light bulbs, and stood in the extremely gloomy reception room which was very suitable for interrogation. In the darkness between the cracks, a playful king took the initiative to block the way with his raised arms, and deliberately put his face close to the innocent girl with pigtails who was about to shrink into a ball.

"In my kingdom, speaking to me in that tone is a serious crime."

Facing the creepy smile that was gradually approaching, it seemed as terrifying as a swaying ghost in Wei's eyes.

"Um... yeah, I'm sorry..."

She was captured without being able to fight back... Unlike Xiaoyao and President Nan, she was not brave nor a warrior, but just an ordinary person. She knew very well that in such an enemy base, her life and death would be completely at the mercy of the enemy.

"I will accept the punishment from your country."

Regret...it's no use.

However, if it was to help Xiaoyao, he would not regret it.

"That's so easy to say~" Satisfied with Yui's fearful attitude, Ash nodded and withdrew, much to her relief. "But I'm actually quite curious about your courage to even stand up to me."

How can I put it? You're a typical country girl, with your hairstyle and glasses, and nothing about your appearance that sparkles, yet you manage to shine like that for your friend? Do you say it's because she protected your dreams?

Heng dreams... What exactly are the dreams that you always talk about and promote?

Oh no, the more you talk about dreams, the more curious my already restless heart becomes, right?

"Then..." Looking at Ash's face lost in thought, the girl raised her hand cautiously. "Can I ask a question?"

"I'm curious what you can ask me?"

As a mere ordinary human being?

"Since you've captured me," the girl said with her throat trembling with anxiety. "Then can you please let Xiaoyao and the others go?"

"I arrested you because I wanted to." Ash snorted in dissatisfaction at the fact that he was still discussing this with him. "What, are you still bargaining with me?"

"Then I have nothing to say."

With the last bit of hope in mind, Nanase Yui closed her eyes and looked ready to be killed. After a long wait, she heard a laugh that made her feel depressed.

"Hahahahaha!"

What? I finally made up my mind! Are you still laughing at me at this moment?

"Girl! What do you think the punishment for disrespecting the king will be?"

"Could it be..." Although she was prepared, the girl couldn't help but feel nervous and fearful after Ash reminded her of the plots of various historical dramas. "Is it, is it going to be beheaded?"

"Wrong!" Ash emphasized under the girl's intense gaze. "The cricket only lost its head, but the reality is much more severe than that!"

Worse than beheading? Then, what would that be—

"As punishment, you have to clean my room for a month!"

It was originally only going to take half a month, but you dared to contradict me and bargain with me again, so this is an additional punishment!

"what?"

Before she could recover from the tense atmosphere, the dazed girl was dragged from the room by the hand without explanation. Wait! His palm was so big and so hot.

"Wait, please let go... I can walk on my own!"

The girl's shameful struggle along the way was naturally ignored by Ya Xiu, and while following him, the girl's attention was quickly distracted by the surrounding environment.

Passing through the huge entrance hall, what caught the girl's eyes were walls covered with exquisite carvings. Every detail seemed to have been touched by the elves of art... No, maybe not as if, the girl actually saw elves carefully taking care of the environment. Everyone was doing their own job together, just like a scene from a fairy tale being reproduced.

The high ceiling was adorned with an exquisite chandelier gleaming with sparkling crystals, and the marble floor beneath her feet felt like a work of art, making the girl almost reluctant to step on it. As she walked past the subtle candlelight and the screens swaying in the wind, the fear that had previously lingered in her eyes was replaced by a beautiful wonder.

The girl's hand had loosened at some point, and she naturally followed the king.

Did he really come to the king's castle in a fairy tale? No...he really is the king?

Unlike the stories in picture books, this is a real king.

Not only that, those strange elves that had left a very strong impression on her before can be seen everywhere here, but they are different from the impression she had when she first saw them. Here they are indeed more like ordinary elves playing and frolicking in the spacious castle room.

"Hmm... that seems to be it?"

The girl pushed her glasses to make sure she saw it right. She saw the soft puff surrounded by a group of elves who were looking out their heads, allowing them to enthusiastically decorate the poodle elf with more decorations.

"Ah~ So beautiful, thank you Puff!"

Opposite Puff, who was admiring the beauty alone, the elves were quietly making a commotion.

"What a cute elf...I haven't seen one in a long time!"

Master Ash is indeed a very nice person, but I like the body he created for us based on various references...it's a little hard to describe.

"Ah, reminds me of my past... Damn, it's really cute!"

"There are still people with this kind of temperament. Could it be that they are elves serving the royal family?"

Among the noisy group of small animals, a white Gammamon mustered up the courage to bring flowers to her.

"Ms. Puff, please go on a date with me——"

"How is that possible!" The purple parrot swooped down with a fury. "My sister is only 120 years old and not even an adult. What do you want to do, Roma?"

"What? Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you're my brother-in-law. Come on, duel!"

"Who's afraid of who, Roma!"

The purple parrot and the white beast started fighting each other without saying a word. The other elves then naturally gathered together and cheered the names of both sides. Looking at this lively scene, the slightly troubled girl had a better impression of the elves of the Kingdom of Night.

What a group of elves...even hotter than the king.

Chapter 15: Citizens, I found a maid, she wants to go home with me

"Sorry, please move aside!"

Before things could get completely out of control, Nanase Yui rushed in while apologizing to the elves, and finally hugged Puff and Aloma, who was crying sharply with several feathers pulled out.

"I didn't expect that Puff and Aloma have gotten along so well with everyone?"

I thought it would be a scary situation, but it was a little unexpected.

"Who and them—well." Although he was very dissatisfied with the elves who even wanted to attack his own sister, Aloma did not say anything against his will. "They really didn't give us any trouble, Roma."

"Yeah!" Puff cheered happily as she held the various local specialties given by the enthusiastic elves. "Everyone is so happy here, Puff!"

"They also said they really like the Kingdom of Night, Puff!"

"That's right."

For elves who are very sensitive to emotions, hiding and disguising are useless. Since Puff and Aloma both said so, it eliminates the possibility that Ash was putting on a show.

But... thinking of the other behavior of Ash and the elves outside, especially the behavior of the king who didn't care about the elves at all and even abused them, the girl couldn't help but shook her head.

"Could it be that there is some hidden secret that I don't know yet?"

Or is he not the only one who is wrong?

As an ordinary girl who is kind and simple to the point of being naive, Nanase Yui, who doesn't quite understand what's going on, inexplicably feels a commotion in her heart.

"arrive."

Standing in front of an ordinary wooden door, Wei, holding Puff and the others, raised her hand and pushed the door open with force, feeling upset, under the inexplicable encouraging gaze of Ash from behind.

However, behind the door, there was nothing as strange as she had imagined. It was just ordinary things: a washing machine, a washboard, soap, piles of clothes, and other things... Of course, there was also a figure working hard. The soldier greeted them cheerfully when he saw them.

"Ah! It's the King and the guests——uh, Kurushi..."

"This is the laundry room at Castle Deran." The blue-haired dragon lady, who was about to greet him enthusiastically, was so excited that she accidentally stepped on the soap and soiled the clothes she had just washed. Ash, who was completely accustomed to such embarrassing moments, introduced her to Wei, "This is Xiao Lan, the castle's cleaning supervisor."

"According to the rules, this kid has to be responsible for cleaning my room for the next month, so she'll be hanging around with you from now on."

"Leave it to me!" Upon hearing that the person coming was actually his new subordinate, he immediately put aside his previous misfortune and slapped Xiaolan on his chest, which was as flat as the Pretty Cure. "I will definitely teach her the essentials of cleaning and will never let the King down!"

"Ah..." Wei, having finally come to her senses, quickly bowed and saluted towards Xiao Lan. "Um, Lord Lan? What's the matter with you?"

Everything about my life here seems to have been decided already, is that... what you mean?

"Haha, leave it to me!"

"Very good, then, Wei, you'll start working under Xiaolan." The man, his demeanor inexplicably calm, patted the girl's shoulder with a heavy hand, nearly knocking her glasses off. "Start as an apprentice maid in the Kingdom of Night, and strive to rise step by step, haha!"

"Wait, wait, Your Majesty!" The girl, who had hurriedly adjusted her glasses, seemed to have figured out the key to getting along with Ash. She raised her hand again, addressing him respectfully. "Me...?"

When did I become a member of the Kingdom of Night? I'm still a student at Noble College.

"Why, have you forgotten?"

The subtle look that had frightened him so much before suddenly came closer again.

"The reason for the current development and the reason for your punishment of a month-long cleanup is because you said you would accept the punishment from our country."