Chapter 184

Chapter 81: A Moment of Burning Love

“Is this really necessary?”

“Can’t we let Earth go?”

Although Regina truly believed she couldn’t persuade this terrifying father, since Ai said to try, Regina decided to give it a shot.

What if it works?

“Foolish, my daughter! You’re too naive!”

Sadly, there were still not enough chances in reality, and the selfish king’s ambition far exceeded that.

“When selfishness swells up, it’s hard to stop.”

“The Poker Kingdom and Earth are just appetizers; my true target is the entire universe!”

“I will turn every creature into a selfish beast, extract their evil spirits, and make all evil thoughts mine!”

“As expected from the Selfish King!”

The two officers immediately flattered him, but on the side, Regina stood frozen, her tiny fists clenched as if in prayer.

Faced with the current situation, Regina’s eyes widened in surprise and her clear blue pupils trembled uncontrollably.

The selfish king had noticed Regina’s strange behavior from the start, after all, she had been speaking on behalf of Earth.

But what did the human world and the likes have to do with them? They should be happy about crushing Earth.

“Wait, where’s Belu? Why isn’t he here?”

“To inform you, My Lord, Belu was killed by a man named Ash, who pretended to surrender!”

“Mamu — You!”

Seeing a chance, Mamu reported to the selfish king, and even though Regina was furious, she dare not speak out.

“Humans… Hmph, little humans, daring… I’ll capture him as a selfish beast and avenge Belu!”

“Yes!”

The smiles on the officers’ faces widened, finally, the time had come for revenge!

Her heart sank along with theirs.

Why is it like this…

As his daughter, shouldn’t she be happy to get rid of those annoying people on Earth?

But no matter how she closed her eyes, she could only see the radiant smiles of the Pretty Cures and the fun moments with Ash.

“My heart… so painful…”

The inner conflict caused her to close her eyes in pain, clutching her chest.

“If you want to believe her, then do what you feel is right.”

This voice echoed in her mind. After a pause, Regina opened her eyes, determined to face what needed to be done.

“Father, don’t attack the human world!”

She declared her true feelings before everyone, regardless of the consequences.

Even the two officers were stunned, their looks a mix of shock, joy, and sorrow.

“Do you think you’re talking to anyone? You’re no longer my daughter!”

Hearing Regina, the selfish king erupted in anger, sending a lightning bolt straight at Regina.

Regina looked up, numb, watching everything unfold without fear or evasion.

Father, is this your choice? It seems I was too optimistic. It’s a foolish dream to become friends with humans like Mana…

I really am a fool…

“Regina—!”

A familiar shout stirred her spirit. Cure Heart flew over faster than the lightning and tackled Regina to the ground.

The lightning struck the spot Regina originally stood, creating a large crystalline pit, lava seeping through the fragmented floor. Cure Heart, shaken by the loud explosion behind her, held Regina tightly.

“Why is Mana here?”

“Ash told us your location. We can’t ignore it!”

“Mana!”

The other three Pretty Cures arrived swiftly, surrounding Regina.

“This time, we will protect Regina!”

Ai’s marked smile shone through teary eyes. Regina, thinking of their kindness, could no longer hold back her tears.

“Ash… Mana, everyone, you’re all fools! But, so am I—”

At that moment, Regina understood what the fluttering in her heart had meant whenever others treated her well—it wasn’t pain but happiness, joy called ‘Love’.

“Foul Pretty Cures, you’re here now?!”

The officers’ expressions changed drastically. They hadn’t expected the Cures to find them so soon, indicating someone had betrayed them.

Approaching silently, Ash witnessed the Selfish King’s excessive behavior, his expression darkening.

“It can’t be allowed!”

A gear spun up, five pieces of armor converged into five beams, forming in Ash’s hand with a lion’s roar.

“Today will be the end for the Pretty Cures! What!”

Bowing down, Ai summoned the Heart Bow and Arrow, calculating the right moment for a shot. However, a sudden change beside her completed it. A giant sword, driven by human will and natural fury, sliced through wind, water, and clouds, aiming for the Selfish King!

“[Jubeshou Sword]! ”

“The prince of the Selfish!”

The officers cried out in shock, while the Selfish King barely shielded himself with a barrier, yet having lost much power, the barrier struggled under the massive sword.

In that instant, a calm male voice brought everything to a halt.

“Evil scatter.”

The barrier shattered, and the Jubeshou Sword, filled with righteous energy, struck the Selfish King’s shoulder. With an enormous explosion, a huge “Gekirin” appeared.

“Ha ha ha ha ha!”

The recognizable, hearty laughter echoed, and everyone, including both sides, raised their heads to search for the figure.

“Who is this voice?”

Those who recognized it were filled with joy while the antagonists feared. The selfish king, left clueless and wounded, roared furiously.

“Who is it? Who dares attack me? Show yourself!”

Above the highest building in the Poker Kingdom, a figure wielding a giant sword emerged slowly, sunlight filtering through the clouds and shining upon him, casting his silhouette in shadow.

“Anger and sadness breed battles and destruction, but empathy and concern bring joyful emotions, which overcome destruction and conflict, bringing forth miracles that surpass all obstacles.”

“People call it **‘Love’**.”

“You, what kind of person are you?!”

Facing away from the sun and casting his silhouette infinitely large, Ash tossed away the fading sword, spread his arms, and leaped down from the rooftop.

“You have no right to know my name!”

“Henshin!”

“Henshin!”

“Henshin!”