Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

A bit too naive for a villain, right? Or should I praise you for being a decent villain for a child?

"Why did you attack Chat?"

"Because he was getting in my way and I was upset." Catherine, her smile still etched on her face, spoke casually, as if she were discussing a pre-lunch snack. "So, killing him? Doesn't that fit the image of a chaotic evil faction?"

Disbia narrowed her eyes slightly at this. There were plenty of suspicious points surrounding Shat's death. For example, as her last remaining subordinate, he clearly couldn't possibly be abandoned by her. He should have known this, but he still indulged in unnecessary worry... Was it really a power related to manipulating people's minds?

"Catherine, your ability is useless to me." The atmosphere became extremely heavy during the conversation. This was a naked threat from Disbia.

Unlike others, as the Witch of Despair, I have no heart. Don't think that you can include me in your plan!

"Catherine, you said you wanted to become a witch like me, but we are just partners. There is no bond of trust."

If you really want to turn against me, I will grant your wish now.

"Alright, alright, calling each other by name now is too awkward." Surprisingly, at this critical moment of imminent destruction, it was Catherine who took the initiative to step back. "We're facing a formidable enemy now. Do we need to rely on your unrivaled power to deal with those Precures?"

"If we start a fight now, it will only make the Pretty Cure laugh at us, but I don't mind that~"

"Hmph, that's right."

Anyway, the overall layout is still on the right track for Desbia. Since you still want to play dumb, then continue to be ordered by me to deal with those Pretty Cure. I will settle the accounts with you after I have taken away their hope!

Thinking of this, the witch smiled smugly.

"Then I'll take my leave from here."

"Go ahead, just go and defeat Pretty Cure and Kamen Rider!" Now that she has lost their trust, she won't feel bad even if the other party is defeated by the enemy. It would be better to say that this is just right!

"of course."

Seeing the witch's smile, Catherine also smiled.

It's such a simple thing, I will do it, but not for you.

"You are right, Witch-sama."

Catherine muttered in a low voice that only she could hear.

“We are just a cooperative relationship.”

In that case, there's no need for me to promise you anything, right?

"So, the next plot is...it's time to go meet my good friend."

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The City of Fire, the City of the Sea, plus the City of Stars that Qiluo had just unlocked, they had now liberated the third castle.

When the decoration key unlocked the door of despair that sealed the castle, the light cast by the castle, which once again bloomed with hope, shone into the sky above the kingdom. Now there were three different lights converging here at the same time.

Before this light, the decaying, withered vines retreated, the dark miasma that pervaded the world dissipated, and even the dark clouds that had always loomed overhead peeked through the cracks, revealing the sunlight that had been hidden behind them. Judging by the signs that the forces of despair were gradually receding, they were indeed on the right path.

"Great! Now we've liberated another castle." Standing beneath the light, the girls were overjoyed. "Now all we need is the Flower City, and we'll be able to liberate the Kingdom of Hope!"

"But will it really be so smooth?"

Compared with the happy girl next to him, Ash, who was lost in thought, seemed out of place, because no matter how he thought about it, he felt that there must be something fishy going on.

Although there were indeed many Castles of Despair blocking the way along the way, the Pretty Cure generally cleared them all as easily as cutting melons and vegetables, allowing them to break through here without causing any trouble at all.

If he were the boss of Disdak, he wouldn't have been careless with the four castles, which required such a defense. But the fact was, they had easily broken through here in just one morning. Honestly, if Ash hadn't stopped and started along the way to ensure absolute safety, they would have already unlocked all four castles.

"Is there really no problem?"

It's suspicious, no matter how you look at it, it's suspicious! But no matter how hard I look, I can't find anything suspicious.

"Ash, we saved the world happily along the way, isn't that great?"

It wasn't that the girls didn't understand his thoughts, but at a time like this they hoped Ash's thoughts would be more relaxed.

It’s not that they blame Ash for thinking too much, but they understand the principle of too much as bad as too little better.

"It's just a pity to think about it."

The chance of victory is right before his eyes, Yongjiu can't help but look forward to the story that follows, but there is also a sense of regret in it.

"After we defeat Despia, it will be our last time as Princess Pretty Cure."

Their sincere hearts had no intention of using this power elsewhere, so this would probably be their final transformation and battle.

Thinking of this, the girls felt unexpectedly sad.

Chapter 187 Fanfare: The Queen's Awakening

Before hearing Yongjiu say this, no one had realized it, but now that they think about it, they all feel a little regretful.

"The princess' perfume bottle and dress-up key belong to the Kingdom of Hope, after all, and they must be returned later," Nan said with regret, but not reluctance. "However, we also gained irreplaceable memories."

"This is the last time I'll wear such a beautiful dress. I'm sure to miss this time." Holding up her fluffy hair, Qiluo couldn't let herself go. "But I've already shone brightly on this stage, and I've found a stage I want even more."

"Haha, since everyone is so nostalgic, then at the banquet after defeating Despia we must—Ah!"

"Hmph!" Ash snorted in dissatisfaction, withdrawing his finger from tapping Yongjiu's head. "Opening champagne at halftime like you did is something only a half-wit would set."

"But, as long as Ash is always by our side, there's nothing to be afraid of, right?"

"Ha, that's quite reasonable."

Hearing the praise, Ash Lisu became very proud. It must be said that Yongjiu Zhen has already mastered the key to communicating with Ash.

"And they said we were the ones popping champagne at halftime, but Ash was clearly the one with the least sense of crisis, right?"

Despite all the complaints, everyone called Bifang over and started studying the map they brought with them.

Now that we're here, the next stop is naturally the last castle.

"Finally, it's the Flower City that needs Haruka's Flower Key to be liberated, huh...?" Kanata, who was acting as a commentator for Precure, noticed that Haruka was distracted. "What's wrong, Haruka? Is there something you're concerned about?"

"I thought I heard someone's voice? Like a cry for help?"

The voice was very familiar, and Haruno Haruka listened carefully.

"Help, help me!"

"Who is this voice?"

The instinct of action comes before thinking. Haruka, who has always been a man of action, was worried about the owner of the voice and immediately prepared to leave.

"I gonna go see!"

"remote?"

Seeing the direction Yao left, Bifang was stunned for a moment.

That direction is exactly the direction of the last flower city?

"Everyone, together!"

Since Yao has already taken action, it is natural that others cannot remain indifferent. And it was at this moment that Ash stepped on the ground to call everyone to action.

"Ash—!"

A light from the bottom up enveloped him.

"?"

Releasing his defensive stance, he looked at the perfectly unfamiliar world around him, and a big question mark appeared above his head.

He had thought about it. If he were Disbia, he would definitely set a trap for a sneak attack!

The enemy might find the right opportunity to target key figures like Yao or Qiluo, or of course, they are more likely to directly choose to assassinate Prince Kanata and make them lose their direction.

But Ash thought of all the possibilities, but he didn't expect this one.

"Their chosen targets."

"It's me?"

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As he chased in the direction of the sound, Yao felt a buzzing in his head when he saw the red fire moving through the darkness.

Isn't that person with a panicked look on her face being chased by the Castle of Despair Saya-san? Why is she here, and how did she get here?

There were too many questions, but now was not the time to search for answers. Yao shouted and rushed forward, sending the Castle of Despair flying with a few punches and kicks.

"Are you okay, Saya-san?"

"Hey, thank you." After seeing Haruka, Saya smiled and expressed her gratitude as if all her previous fears had disappeared. "If you hadn't come, I really don't know what I would have done."

"Saya-san." After confirming that she was okay, Haruka breathed a sigh of relief and immediately asked the question in her heart. "Why are you in Distak? It's so dangerous here...?"

"I don't know, compared to this!" Saya changed the subject, and said to Haruka with a twinkling look as if presenting a treasure. "I just found a castle over there sealed by vines. That castle occasionally flashes with the same light as you, Haruka."

"Eh, really?!"

Isn't the object Saya described the Flower Castle we're looking for? What a coincidence!

"Judging from your expression, this must be some very important news for you, right? Then hurry over!"

"Ok!"

Haruka nodded quickly and followed Saya's guidance to the path on the other side. At the last moment, she looked back at the direction she came from.

Has everyone still not caught up? So slow.

"It's true!"

After defeating the Castle of Despair that blocked the way, Haruka was so surprised when she stood in front of the final Castle of Flowers.

We've finally come this far. Whoever can liberate the last castle will be able to save the Kingdom of Hope and fulfill the responsibility of Pretty Cure!

"Thank you, Saya-san!"

"Yes, yes." Standing behind Haruka, the girl threw the "Seed of Despair" in her hand high up and caught it steadily, and let out an intriguing laugh. "Go, Pretty Cure, go change your world."

"Yes!" He focused his attention on the castle in front of him, concentrating all his light power on the key in his hand, and was about to liberate the last castle. "Bloom brilliantly—ahem!"

When she was about to finish her lines for the ceremony, a hand suddenly covered her mouth and nose from behind, interrupting her voice. The feeling of suffocation in her throat made her cough subconsciously.

What is this? It's so spicy and bitter! Something is being swallowed from my hand and down my throat. It's so uncomfortable, but I can't spit it out!

"Ahem! Saya--" Haruka, who had just broken free, called out the name, but when he turned around, the other person's figure had disappeared without a trace.

Did Saya-san sneak attack me? But I don't understand why!

There are more problems, and the biggest problem is that this extremely important ceremony at hand cannot be stopped.

"Bloom splendidly, O dazzling flower!"

Anyway, let’s finish this first and then look for everyone else.

When the girl finished reciting the predetermined lines and used the key to open the sealed lock, her own power came into contact with the power of the castle.

Four enamel-colored crescent-shaped marks appeared on Haruno Haruka's little face.

At the same time, a sudden burst of power like a spring penetrated her whole body, causing her to lose consciousness instantly.

"Uh..."

She didn't know how much time had passed, but when she opened her eyes slightly, the first thing she saw was the other side riding towards her.

"Prince Kanata!" Haruka was immediately overjoyed to see the newcomer and wanted to tell him the good news. "I finally liberated the fourth castle and saved the Kingdom of Hope—"

"You are—!" Seeing the newcomer, Kanata, with a look of astonishment on his face, immediately pointed his staff at her. "What kind of monster are you?!"

Hey, I'm Haruno Haruka, the Flower Angel! Why are you suddenly talking about monsters? Where are the monsters?

Fearing that there might be other Castles of Despair, Haruka looked around quickly, but there were only her and Kanata here.

"I won't let you get in the way of Haruka and the others!" Kanata raised the scepter in his hand and was about to launch a magical attack with a grim expression. "Watch this!"

"Stop it, Kanata, it's me—!"

Haruka subconsciously raised her hands to block the view.

From the chess and rose emblem with the word "Queen" flashing on the back of his hand, countless petals suddenly emerged, cutting the other party all over in an instant.

“Ahhhh——!!!”