Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

After all, he came here as soon as he got the information from Catherine, and risked being slapped like a bug by the "Queen of Light", the patron saint of this universe series. What Gagu wanted was what the "ultimate darkness" represented, or the power contained in it.

But after just fighting, now standing face to face, although Gagu's keen organs and sixth sense can vaguely sense something from Ash, but...

It's not enough to be called "evil".

In this case, regardless of whether the Kikiru game, which he, as referee, contestant, and organizer, had undertaken, was even meaningful, judging by the current situation, a meaningless battle might even cost more than it would pay off...

My attention turned back to the gaze that met my own. It was undoubtedly a look as if he was looking at a dead person. Could it be that he felt that fighting with me was not interesting and needed some stimulation?

"Why don't you continue to kill me?"

Ash didn't dislike talking to his opponent during battle; after all, it was a great opportunity to connect, feel their will, and be inspired! But Ash's voice was filled with impatience. Firstly, a sudden pause couldn't really be considered a fight, and secondly...

Not to mention that he hated the man in front of him more than the Pretty Cures who seemed to be pleasing him more no matter how he looked at them, he also hated the man in front of him more than those stupid and evil Tragedy Kingdom cadres.

Don't think I will let go of that prying look that is about to overflow with greed.

"Why....Why, are you the type who always tries to reason with others when you argue?"

Ash remained silent, his fingers already on the page of [Evil King Flying Dragon] in his pocket.

"People like you and I shouldn't use this place all the time. It's too boring." The finger that had tapped his forehead turned and pointed at Ash's chest. "You should use this place more often. Your own affairs, matters that satisfy you, favors, and grudges—that's all you need to think about."

It's like, the other you said the same thing to me.

"Brother, let me think about it." He dropped the extinguished cigarette butt to his feet and crushed it into fine ash. "Although at first I thought I could just kill you, now I think that's not necessary."

Gagu is indeed a member of the Gurongi clan. He has all the characteristics of the Gurongi: weird, cruel, bloodthirsty, disregarding life, and loving fighting.

But he also doesn't look like a real Gurongi at all. He is not like other members of the tribe who regard "those things" as more important than life.

He actually wanted something else.

"What are your requirements?"

The Dark Moon Sword held in his backhand was hidden in his sleeve, and the perfect disguise made it impossible to see even a trace of it from the outside.

In order to extract as much information as possible from this guy who didn't know how to find him, Ash is still patiently trying to probe him... But... He hasn't gotten anything out of his probe, but Ash doesn't want to probe anymore.

However, we try our best to ensure that the battlefield is not expanded but to kill the enemy with one blow. Tsk, it depends on who it is. There is a limit to how difficult it is for others!

"I heard from you—someone—that you once did something really extreme to that kind of 'precure' in another world. Now, I think it would be fine if you just did it again."

The man's expression didn't change, but Gagu felt the slightly cold air around him drop a few degrees.

His words made Ash even angrier. After all, after being severely hit by the Iron Fist Goddess in the previous world, Ash had decided not to repeat such a mistake. So if someone dared to play that game on his head, he would not tolerate it.

"I see you seem to be having fun playing with them, so you don't want to do anything?" Thinking of the scene Piero, hidden in his arms, had shown him, Jia Gu couldn't help but burst into laughter. "But think about it. If you can have so much fun just playing house with them, then wouldn't you have even more fun if you used them as toys?"

"You are too self-righteous, including your own thoughts."

"No, no, no, you're the one who's wrong, aren't you? I don't think you and them are companions at all, but rather the same kind as me. Light and darkness are completely opposite existences. You don't really think they can coexist, do you?"

As their eyes met, Ash saw the reflections of many people in Gagu's wine-clouded eyes. "Those eyes of yours seem to be telling me: only exciting, life-threatening experiences can make your dreams feel fulfilling and beautiful. It just so happens that I have dreams too, and I have a way to keep you from getting bored."

The guy who has the same face as this guy said that he wanted to make "Ash" feel pain, but I just want him to feel more stimulated and feel "happiness". The darkness I want him to possess is not an adjective. If he can't show it well, how can I get it?

"If you agree, early Friday morning, at the warehouse at the end of the farthest street—"

"brush--!"

The piercing purple sword light flew to a place higher than the waves. In front of Ash who performed the sword-drawing slash, the rocks were split in two along the trajectory of the sword. After saying so much, Gagu, who never relaxed his vigilance, touched his bloody neck. He almost died from that blow just now.

"I just recently recovered... So, the negotiations broke down?"

"[Jaou Read] (Evil King Guidance)!"

"I said it from the beginning." [Evil King Flying Dragon] slashed across the dark sword and inserted it into the crack in front of him with one hand. Ash then inserted the heavy fantasy book into the buckle of his belt. "As a Gurongi, you talk too much."

"You must be one of those people who didn't even have a chance to be tested and were eliminated?" This time it was Ash's turn to laugh at him. "Grongi actually fell to the point of lying about his rank. You've really fallen."

"You're right, I was eliminated back then." He admitted it honestly, his eyes scanning with interest the glowing holy sword in Ash's hand and the fantasy book on his belt that was on standby and whirring non-stop. "So this is Kamen Rider? Really noisy."

"But you were wrong about one thing. I didn't lie about the rank."

Then, Ash saw that Gagu actually put the four fingers of his open left hand together and pressed his backhand on his waist.

"As for how I did it, I'll show you now as a reward for what happens next."

Without a smooth transformation, Ash, who had already arrived before him, aimed the holy sword, burning with purple flames, and slashed it down at his head! With a clang of metal clashing, Gagu raised his right wrist to block the incoming holy sword. His once sturdy arm was now covered in a layer of red-gold arm armor covered with barbs.

So, ever since he met this Gagu, Ash, who had always kept a dead face as if facing a stinking garbage dump, finally showed a drastic fluctuation in expression on his face for the first time.

"you--"

On Gagu's waist, which was flashing with lightning, a silver-white belt covered with ferocious and mutated fangs emerged from under his clothes. The extremely transparent surface of the blood-red "Aguru" spirit stone in the center of the silver-white belt reflected Ash's expression of astonishment.

"You...nmd...!"

Why! ?

"You're a fucking Gurongi!"

Ash cursed angrily and felt as if a huge truck from another world was coming towards him. The huge force from the sword completely threw Ash away. The strange shaking almost made his holy sword slip out of his hand. He rolled to the ground and stepped on the stone surface and slid back several meters. Ash's arms were slightly twisted.

"Yeah, so what? Hahaha!" Very pleased with Ash's expression as if he had a card game, Gagu couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter. "Hey, hey, hey, you seem to know our story well, so don't be so surprised. After all, whether it's 'Kidlu' or 'Aguru'."

"They are the same thing. Whether it's Kuuga or Gurongi, they are the same."

Taking in the disbelief in those eyes, Jiagu thought of his past self, who had always been like this.

Before my transformation, I was indeed just a weak Gurongi of the "Z" group, and even my way of thinking was different from those of the tribesmen. As expected, I was deprived of the qualification of "Kikiru". Facing the original Lindo, I didn't even resist and was sealed away.

Yet, it was precisely this insignificant me who was unexpectedly freed from my seal by Catherine, a stranger from another world. Not only did she not harbor any ill feelings towards me, a Gurongi, but she even taught me, encouraged me, and resolved my confusion. She even offered to rely on me... No, it should be me who relied on her, because she was the one who saved me!

Later, I unexpectedly found another "Aguru" belt in another ruin! To help Catherine, who needed strength at the time, I put it on and miraculously fused Aguru with my own Kidron Spirit Stone!

Thus, I completed my hunt of all the Lindo! Baptized by blood and smoke, those still sealed in the other tribesmen also became energy for my belt. By constantly devouring spirit stones, I gained my current strength and rank!

Now I've even crossed the limit of Agur's transformation and haven't turned into a mindless, rampaging monster. So, don't I have the qualifications?!

"Same...ah, after all, Kamen Riders are all the same."

He quickly calmed down his emotions which were more turbulent than the waves around him, and stopped himself from thinking about anything else. As he lifted the sword from the ground with both hands, murderous intent emerged from his expression.

"but!"

Thinking of the figure who was now blurry but still gave him a thumbs up, and thinking of the time when he was knocked down by him but still risked his life to save his, murderous intent and anger began to burn more and more.

"For me, it's different! Don't be so shameless as to compare us!"

Jiagu's heart trembled with excitement.

Yes, that's right! It's that look, that determination to kill and take someone's life, no matter what. That's why I said that playing house with them is harmful to you—I feel it, the ultimate darkness I want! I feel it!

Next, we need more firewood!

"It seems like you're talking about Kamen Rider, right? Well, then I'll be Kamen Rider Kuuga now." Seeing Ash's face getting darker and darker, Gagu pressed the pressure sensor component on his waist with his left hand.

"Is that what you said, Henshin?"

"Hen——" Ash gripped the sword tighter, as if he was about to swing it at his opponent and slammed it hard on the buckle. "Shin——!"

The tip of the Dark Sword Yue'an cut through the air and stabbed at the enemy's vitals. An extremely powerful and swift punch hit the sword body. When the two forces converged, the loud noise that instantly flattened the surrounding waves sounded the horn of this fierce competition.

Another punch hit the sword, knocking the blade away. Ash's head tilted back high, and the next second a spiked knee kicked high in the direction of his chin. Ash turned around and used the Iron Mountain Lean technique, using his shoulder to push all his weight towards Gagu's chest, but was knocked away by the same action, creating a series of sparks on the ground.

What Ash faced now was a crimson humanoid biochemical stag beetle that was even more hideous and twisted than the one in his memory. Although it possessed the same vicious source of mutation, at least the knight in his memory, no matter how hideous and terrifying his appearance was, the smile on his face had never been so malicious.

Well, I'm happy to clean up the house!

Ash brushed his thumb across the spot beneath the mask where his nose was bleeding, and he rushed forward angrily once again.

Chapter 169 You saved your life, Ash. (5K chapters)

“Wuwuwu——!”

A broad passenger ferry slowly passed the rocky beach, splashing water beside it, and the long whistle sounded like a magnificent symphony, making a deep roar.

This was originally just a normal passenger ship passing through Qisheqiu City and heading to its destination pier, but the passengers holding on to the railing smelled a hint of unease.

Some people who were familiar with the area saw something different on the iconic pile of rocks. A deep ravine appeared in the middle of the originally empty pile of rocks. The ravine illuminated by the setting sun reflected the inner wall of the gap which was extremely sharp and clean, as if something extraordinary had passed through it.

It was hard to imagine such a smooth interior being the result of wave erosion, but if it was man-made, how sharp and powerful could it have been? Just as a passenger was speculating like this, a shock from the ship caused the entire vessel to shake violently, nearly causing him to fall into the water.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?!"

In the central cabin where the crowd gathered, some sharp-eyed people saw the iron deck above their heads that had been tragically smashed through. Directly below this hole were the two human figures that had torn open and smashed through the ship's hull like a can. They were standing up slowly from the smoke rising from the wreckage on the deck.

On one side, a knight, clad in dragon and gold armor, held a longsword, shaking off the debris from his back. The light gleaming from the knight's crimson eyepieces radiated a powerful aura that became a physical, oppressive force. Those who expressed concern, those who wanted to rebuke, or those who came to inquire were frozen in place by this repulsive, repulsive force. Acquainted travelers shook their companions' hands, as if wanting to share their fear.

But the other humanoid creature, casually dusting itself off and rising to its feet amidst a burst of crackling bones, was... a monster! Undoubtedly a monster! Its mere presence alone would shatter the courage and composure of ordinary people, sending them screaming and desperately fleeing.

"Monster ahh ...

I don't know who shouted this, but the passengers who were originally frozen in place by this sudden change suddenly exploded. The screams conveyed the fear to the maximum extent. All those who could still move rushed madly in the opposite directions. The originally spacious cabin suddenly became crowded.

"Tsk!" Ash, looking even more miserable, let out a sharp, unpleasant cry. He had lured this guy into a deserted area, risking a traffic accident lesson, only to find a ship full of passengers passing by. What the hell? The Dawn? There was no such thing as a Black God in this world!

"Are you worried about these Rindo? Well, you can rest assured about that." Ash's concern was immediately apparent, and to reassure his opponent, he even raised his hand and waved towards the fleeing crowd gathered in front of the emergency exit. "Don't worry, even I wouldn't attack these powerless Rindo. After all, the weak aren't fit to be fertilizer, but—"

A hideous sound of metal fatigue came from under the arched foot. At the same time, the fragments flying from the sole of the foot pierced the knee of an unlucky guy behind him, and the straight fist with the claws clenched in the palm of the hand buried itself in Ash's chest like a hammer.

"If you're going to die just by looking at something like this, then you can't blame me, right?"

At the last moment, the sword blocked in front of Ash's chest allowed him to block a fatal blow. In exchange, his weight of about 220 pounds and the Evil King Dragon suit on his body were deliberately blown off the ground, and the increasingly terrified expressions of the passers-by behind him were getting closer and closer.

If the opponent uses energy attacks, then the Evil Dragon King's darkness and cloak that specialize in absorbing energy can suppress the opponent in a targeted manner. In the battles with the Kingdom of Tragedy and the competitions with the Pretty Cure, he often took advantage of this feature, but now facing such a completely physical output, the result is really not good!

The holy sword blocked the fist, but it couldn't completely dissipate the impact of the fist. Of course, thanks to the protection of the Evil Dragon Armor, it was only a scratch at most, but the fate of those poor passersby behind him was different -

"Zira!"

The dark sword flexibly turned along the man's wrist and jumped into his palm. He then smashed the iron wall beside him with his backhand and inserted the sword into it. The holy sword made an extremely sharp scream at the side of his body. At the same time, Ash, who had his feet grounded again, finally stopped in front of them with terrified faces.

Is this swordsman... saving us?! Just as someone in the crowd was wondering this in astonishment, the pair of sharp red lights suddenly turned around and immediately released a threat!

"Are those still standing here waiting to die? Then I will kill you first, and then kill him!"

"No, no! Aieeeee!"

Ash sighed silently at the passersby who sped up their escape speed due to incontinence. Having traveled to so many worlds, he was theoretically a well-educated all-rounder, but even an all-rounder would have his weaknesses. Rescuing innocent people had always been something he was not good at.

"..." He took out the closed gear gun and was about to call GOGOV or the police team to help these passengers who were frantically fleeing for their lives, when he remembered that the last bit of energy of the team's gear had been consumed in the previous Gokai King's meteorite push battle.

"I really owe the princess a lot of favor. I still miss her now."

This won't do, Ash. If you keep dwelling on the past, you won't be able to move forward.

From the other side of the crack cut by the holy sword, waves of water rushed in one after another, constantly splashing on Ash and Gagu.

"Oh, you want to use a gun?" With his arms crossed, Gagu watched Ash's "vicious threats" to these people, almost wanting to clap his hands in celebration. "Okay, I don't hate it."

Ash and Gagu seemed to be facing each other, but in reality, the distance between them would be shortened to a distance close enough for them to engage in a fight in less than a second. Therefore, Ash knew that if he wanted to draw his gun now, he would need to move and react faster.

Try to ignore the screams coming from the people as much as possible, just raise the gun and pull the trigger. There is no need to aim at this distance!

“Da da da da da—!”

A series of long rapid-fire shots poured out from the revolver barrel that was still smoking. In front of him, Gagu opened his palm and raised it in the direction of Ash, and the bullet turned 360 degrees and returned to the original path.

Explosive gunshots rang out from the Evil Dragon's armor, which was covered in sparks. Gagu walked step by step towards the knocked-down Ash.

"You were pretty good at the beginning. I thought you'd get stronger with each battle. What happened now? You've become weaker? Is that right?"

He stepped over the water that had already reached his ankles, casually broke off the window hammer on the wall and turned it into a twisted Pegasus crossbow, but he didn't aim it at Ash on the ground, but at the person behind him.

"Really? I see. This is the help you need."

After pulling the string of the crossbow to the right position, Kuuga's visor, which was made of fangs, curved slightly and pulled the trigger.

Ash didn't seem to care much about passers-by other than the people he cared about. He was not the kind of good guy who would risk his life to save anyone.

However, the reason why these passers-by suffered such an unexpected disaster was entirely because of his fight with that bastard Kuuga monster, and the reason they screamed in shame was that he had not yet killed him.

If the ship sank in a storm and all the people on board died, Ash would at most feel very miserable for them, but would not think that there was anything wrong with him.

But if they died in front of me now, then it would undoubtedly be my fault. I can't fool anyone else, right? So...

"Did I allow it?!"

You want me to bear the value of the lives of you passers-by? What a joke! Do you have the qualifications to do so?