Chapter 124

The nineteenth discussion on the possibility of a universal toy crossover within Toei

“Damn, damn, damn!”

The pain coursing through his body continually reminded him of his current predicament. The sinister Black Dragon had him clenched in its jaws, filled with terrifying venomous fangs piercing his body. If he were human, he would already have been bitten in two, cut clean in half.

What exactly is a Kamen Rider then!

However, Belu wasn’t ready to give up. As an officer of the Selfish Organization, he aimed to become the second-in-command, or even the top under the Selfish King!

“Hrrah!”

Belu raised his hand, and the energy exploded at the Black Unmatched Dragon’s nose, allowing him to release himself. Seeing the dragon roar in agony as it fell, Belu retrieved the polluted Spirit Heart that he had prepared and ingested its contents.

“Offer me your darkness!”

By merging with the contaminated Spirit Heart, he absorbed its capabilities and increased his power, evolving into a more powerful “Beast Mode,” resembling the Selfish Beast.

Power surged throughout his body. Now, he had confidence even against four Pretty Cures attacking together. Currently, he had already defeated one Pretty Cure, and observation revealed that the Kamen Rider was not stronger than a Pretty Cure; thus,

he was certainly capable of defeating him!

“Phew—hahaha!”

While calculating secretly, Ash pointed at the fully transformed Belu and burst out laughing.

It turned out that the owner of the Spirit Heart was a重度手机中毒 patient, rendering Belu now as a massive flip phone. The phone had four matchstick-like limbs, with Belu’s face displayed on the screen. This form left Ash speechless with shock.

Ash had seen cool enemies and ugly enemies before but never such comical ones.

“I won’t fall for surface judgments! I’ll show you my strength right now!”

A flash light beside the phone’s camera abruptly illuminated, dazzlingly white light illuminating the entire area.

Intense brightness could temporarily blind humans, even enhanced ones like the Pretty Cures.

Seeing Ash raise his hands to shield his eyes, Belu thought he too fell for his trap and gathered speed to collide into him.

Facing Belu charging like a bull, Ash sidestepped and extended his leg into Belu’s path, causing the large and uncontrolled Belu to stumble and roll out, colliding into a wall.

“How can you…”

Not knowing what to say, Ash lifted the visor of Ryouga’s helmet, revealing eyes that dimmed due to optical effects.

Unlike a flesh-type Kamen Rider, he only needed to activate the visor’s filter, similar to wearing sunglasses.

Seeing Ash’s look, thinking he underestimated him, Belu intensified his light, instantly boiling the surrounding water with intense light, believing even the Kamen Rider’s visor couldn’t handle it.

He saw Ash turn around, backhanding him with a knight elbow strike.

“There’s nothing there?”

Choking, Belu finally ceased talking, engaging earnestly. Even Ash admitted this officer of the Selfish Organization posed some threat.

His ridiculous appearance provided unique attack methods. His metallic smartphone form allowed him to block Ash’s punches and kicks. As an officer and transformed, his strength and speed were significant.

“Poom—Poom—Poom—”

Knight’s fist collided with Belu’s, creating explosions in mid-air. After several flips, Ash landed on his feet, putting distance between himself and the enemy. He looked behind at where Ai was last.

“Not yet?”

“Where are you looking?!”

Seizing Ash’s momentary distraction, Belu closed his phone, locking arms around Ash.

Struggling in a bear trap, Ash momentarily couldn’t pry loose. Seeing Ash trapped, Belu activated silence vibration mode violently shaking them.

Surprisingly effective, under armor, Ash felt tossed about in a washing machine, fingers slipping. Critical moments were rescued by the Black Unmatched Dragon, which pushed Belu aside, throwing Ash free.

“Hahahaha, looks like the Kamen Rider isn’t much, eh!” Belu laughed at the breathless, kneeling Ash, believing he could defeat him without tricks.

“You got lucky.”

Yet, Ash knew he overestimated himself. After all, Ryouga wasn’t exceptionally strong; taking on a Pretty Cure officer was nearing his limit.

Without delving into the daunting final boss, Ash needed stronger power to subdue enemies here.

He placed his hand on the fallen card, remembering the phrase,

“PrettyCureHeartShoot!” (Precure Heart Shoot)

As he reached to pick up the card, a pink heart-shaped beam shot from behind him, hitting Belu. The clean energy enveloped the monster-like Belu, and cries revealed significant restraint damage.

“Mr. Ash!”

Turning back, Ai Aida embraced her friend Ai-wan, holding a red crystal bow.

“Look, Mr. Ash! Love-chan “Pin-la-pa” fixed me! She gave us new Pretty Cure powers!”

“You’re good at causing miracles.”

With a nod, Ash understood even villains like him rarely witness miraculous moments. Only the righteous could cause them.

“Hey, hey, not that impressive—oww!”

“Don’t exaggerate.” Ash noticed Ai sway, barely catching her.

Recognizing her weakness, Ash released her shoulder.

“Ouch… Haha, Mr. Ash is definitely not bad!”

Smiling at Ai’s cheerfulness, Ash removed his hand from her shoulder casually.

“Judge not by appearance. I’ll use any tool to full effect, regardless of our past battle or teaming up to crush this traitor.”

Now, with anger at the stranger who saved him, he wanted vengeance.

“Just doing what I wish!”

“Mr. Ash… Are you being arrogant?”

“Judge not by appearance!” Ash pointed furiously at Belu, nearly rising.

“Why are you just standing there, get rid of him!”

“Stop pushing Mana on Xiaolu!” Xiaolu defended.

“Mana just stood up, now her shoulders hurt from the Heart Shoot!”

“Enough Xiaolu! I’m fine—I!”

Sighing, Ash grabbed the “Heart Bow and Arrow.”

“Don’t worry, this weapon is special to Pretty Cure!”

“Watch!” Retreating from Xiaolu, Ash examined the crystal-translucent arrow, recalling his experiences.

“Perfect, I have an idea.”

For testing, he gripped the Heart Bow and Arrow, “Pantheon Perfection” active.

“What a surprise.”

Discovering something extraordinary, he realized a similar mechanism should work with his ability. Taking a round object, he pressed a button.

[LemonEnergy]!

Pulling out a lemon lock-seed, originally obtained from Dr. Linma, recovered from his ruined Genesis Belt after the destruction, he inserted it into the card slot at the top, activating [LockOn].

“He did it?!”

“Lovely,” tossing it back, he instructed her to channel Pretty Cure-specific force, aiming to unleash Purification powers to end Belu.

“Sorry Mr. Ash, still a bit tricky…”

Ai smiled weakly, hand trembling, unable to steady it post-attack.

“I understand. Come.” With realization, Ash approached and took hold of both of Ai’s wrists, steadying the bow.

“Wait, Mr. Ash!?”

Suddenly grabbed, Ai blushed and stuttered.

“Why?”

Shaking his head, Ash ignored her reaction.

“Front now, don’t be shy!”

Only for a moment did she register his action, her face blushing deeply.

“Target Ryouga.”