Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"Let's all go home now. I have to go pick up Mana and the others... Hmm, why isn't this thing responding when I press it?"

"Pah-pah-pah~"

When the sound of applause came from behind, Ash reacted almost immediately, stuffed Pucca into his arms and turned around to assume a fighting stance. At the same time, Itsuki, Nao, Iona and others were also quick and alert, and stood in front of him.

Familiar, such a sense of déjà vu is so familiar!

After all, people like this, who come out of the shadows while applauding when the opponent who is thought to be the final villain is defeated... are usually the more evil masterminds behind the scenes.

"So you're the ones who deliberately came here like this, right? Wright, Kale!"

How dare you show up like that in front of everyone? What a fool... No, it's just a projection of a 3D image? What a coward!

"Well done, heroes. You are truly the last hope of humanity."

Such lines, uttered by an enemy, would usually be full of sarcasm. But this time, when spoken by Kaler, with his dead eyes and a decadent air, it was hard to tell whether he was good or bad.

"Such heroic fighting performances are truly something you never get tired of watching, and I want to express my gratitude to you all."

"Thank you? Could it be that—!"

For everyone present, aside from Pretty Cure, this sort of thing wasn't surprising at all. After all, using the enemy's hand to eliminate an ally who was in the way was a common tactic for villains.

"Even if they are bad guys, they are still the companions of bad guys! But you treat them as abandoned pawns?"

And when the Pretty Cure realized what was happening, their kind hearts made them extremely disgusted with it.

"I can't stand it anymore!"

If it weren't for the 3D image, someone would have probably punched him right now.

"I'm sorry, Miss Hanasaki, but the truth is, they never considered us their companions."

Kaler even explained for her with a decadent look on his face, saying that from this point of view, he was a pretty good person.

"We just responded in kind."

"Not to mention, these guys who only think about destroying everything and ruling the world in the simplest and most brutal way have absolutely no common aspirations with us."

Simply put, in this day and age, we no longer buy into the tricks of these outdated old guys.

"So I packed it up in advance and sent it to you. Isn't that just right?"

For this reason alone, I hope you can thank us.

"So, what are you planning to do here?"

Could it be that he came specially to congratulate us on our victory?

"There is only one purpose."

Kale's nonchalant expression finally changed slightly as if he had been touched by something, and he pointed his finger at Ash.

"For Him, for you, and all of you—"

"Oh, this won't do!"

Just as Ash, who was being pointed at, was about to retort, several tall figures suddenly stood in front of him. Even though they knew it was useless, they still pointed their overly large weapons at the tiny projection below as if threatening.

"Everyone?!"

Ash was stunned when he was suddenly protected so heavily. He didn't expect that everyone would stand up for him like this.

"Since part of the New Hundred Worlds is coming for you, Ash!"

The excited voice came from the powerful dragon god who raised his shield in front of him.

"That just proves that you are the core of the incident!"

In this case, it's not just your problem, you won't let your opponent succeed easily!

What's more, considering the relationship between us... do you really think we would remain indifferent when our friend is bullied?!

"So, you won't be allowed to lay a finger on Ash and these girls!"

"I'm sorry, but we didn't intend to fight him."

At least not now.

"[Ash]"

"!"

Ash, who was still maintaining a standoff with Baijie Kaler with a dangerous smile, suddenly widened his eyes when he heard a voice suddenly echoing from his chest.

This time, it wasn't just a 3D projection. Through the dimensional distortion effect, two more people approached! First, Wright emerged, and then, the two major New Hundred Worlds executives bowed their heads and made way for the final arrival.

"This familiar feeling..."

Hui's heart, which she was holding in her hand, suddenly jumped. She looked around subconsciously and saw that someone else seemed to have the same reaction as her.

"..."

When everyone saw the true face of the man who had captivated both of them, their gazes immediately turned to the equally silent Yashu. The reason was simple: aside from the newcomer wearing Xomagia headphones and keeping his eyes closed, the two looked incredibly similar, no matter their features or features.

"Yes."

Even Yaxiu himself was silent and whispered when he saw her.

"Originally, you are me, and I am you. Now... are you finally going to make up your mind to do it?"

"System... Systrom."

Originally, my first encounter with Him was when I was tinkering with the development of super AI alone, and I accidentally sucked Him from another dimension into it, so it was reasonable to call him by this name.

"You didn't disappear. You're still alive! By your own strength?"

So, the reason why Xin Baijie stole the upgrade key was to prepare a new body for you that could carry you.

"Yes, it was you who gave me the name System, and I spent that time with you."

I know... I know! The hopeful tone in his voice grew as Ash's emotions grew more intense.

"No problem, now all my friends are with me, we will come to rescue you!"

"[O many shining stars... Thanks to your radiance, all worlds can be saved.]"

However, unlike before, He did not respond to him immediately, but instead used that ethereal voice to convey it to everyone.

"You have proven time and again that your strength and heart are enough to save even the most hopeless world and lead it to a new era of light."

Were we... being praised? It didn't sound like a mocking tone at all, so were we simply being praised?

"What exactly do you want to convey?"

Sheathing the Blade King Sword, Touma felt no hostility at all, but as a novelist, he sensed something was amiss from the "story" that was currently unfolding.

"What's even stranger is, who are you?"

"..."

"Yes!"

In fact, most people who have learned in depth that Ash has such a "companion" have felt curious and puzzled about its existence.

"Why on earth are you following Ash and wanting him to help you collect the Dark Echoes?"

In a sense, the system that always accompanies Ash is also the most familiar stranger to all the heroes.

"If that weren't the case, I wouldn't have misunderstood and thought I was going to—"

As the one who almost shot her to death with her own hands, Ainoe finally couldn't help but ask her.

"And why are you able to control the New Hundred Worlds..."

We thought you were the one who was kidnapped!

The "girl" who had the same face as Ash but kept her eyes closed turned to Ash, who had the same look of confusion and expectation on his face as everyone else, and slowly spoke.

"【I am……】"

Ash always said that he didn't care about her actual purpose, and that they just helped each other to satisfy each other. But when he had the chance later, he forgot that he could ask her about this.

So, this was the first time that the system told him the truth.

"[In the infinite world, the collective will of all victims of evil, who long for peace.]"

That's right... I also know everyone here.

Ash was a little surprised, but not that surprised.

"[The will that gave me life made me want to create a new world where all good people are rewarded, a world strong enough to support and protect this peace.]"

"I see!"

Ash, who understood things quickly, understood everything immediately, and now many things could be explained to him.

"So you chose me, the one who longed for and admired heroes the most, and continued to absorb the dark echoes, precisely to prevent beings like you from appearing in the world in a negative form again!"

"I see so many beautiful things in you: bonds, love, the courage and confidence to overcome countless powerful enemies, the hope and future to triumph over countless hardships and protect innocent lives. Yes, you are all the people I have always sought and desired."

Even Ash laughed. I knew it! You really aren't a bad person. I believe you're not wrong!

"[And through all the battles so far, I have also been convinced that you possess the power and heart to make the world a better place.]"

However, most of the world is unwilling to treat you with an equal response.

"That's it!"

Haruka was also happy to hear this.

"So you've been watching us all along and asked Ash to help us, so you want to protect the Earth with us? Great, you really are a good person!"

"I'm truly delighted to have met you. As a shield protecting the world and the weak and innocent, I sincerely thank you for all your efforts so far."

"No need to thank me, this is my duty as a king~"

"Shut up, stupid tanuki!"

Yangmagaster on the side suddenly shouted to stop Kirara who was also happy.

"But there's a huge problem! What if you resurrected those villains in order to wipe out their resentment after their rebirth?"

"Then what is the purpose of connecting all our worlds together!?"

The system did not answer this question, but continued to bow its head to express gratitude.

"Thank you for all your hard work so far. From now on, I will protect this world in your place."

Wait?

What does substitution mean?

"Oh no!"

As time went by, the scientists present gradually realized that something was wrong around them.

"This dimension-distorting force field suddenly can't be opened outwards. In other words, now we can only enter but not exit?"

"This is?"

Looking at the crowd of people of all shapes and sizes engaged in the leather suit battle behind him, Ash seemed to realize something.

"Now, almost all the heroes I have ever met are here..."

Good people will be rewarded... Then it seems that almost everyone Ash knows who deserves better is here?

"And...you said protection, Systrom?"

I clearly haven't seen you take action once?

“Yes, I will join them.”

"No way~"

Next to Wright, who was silently crossing his arms, Kaler said with self-mockery.

"After all, we are also 'Ash', born to obey His orders."

"[Completely cut off the connection between this world and the multiverse.]"

"..."

Shocked silence filled everyone's space for a moment.

"So, what about other worlds?"

What about the world we live in?