Chapter 219

The hundred and eighteenth: Clue to the Three Sacred Treasures

With sapphire blue hair cascading over her shoulders, the originally tattered dress was replaced by a black and white maid outfit, making her appearance both beautiful and slightly shy, which was quite unique.

It was her first time wearing such an unsettling outfit. Afraid of being seen more clearly, she subconsciously pulled down on the hem of the white lace skirt, inadvertently highlighting her fair, long legs in the white thigh-highs even further.

Rikka standing at the door of the changing room stared straight at Ash, but the bashful anger in his green eyes only made the girl look cuter.

“Why are you dressed like a maid? Don’t tell me you have some weird idea!”

Afraid, Rikka tugged at the skirt again. If not for the good quality of the clothes, she would tear them apart right now.

“Ideas? What ideas? I just think it looks nice.”

Isn’t a maid outfit supposed to be used only for cleaning? Is that travel guidebook wrong?

“Don’t look!”

Although Rikka couldn’t help but snark at Ash’s statement, in front of a man, revealing this maid outfit made it really difficult to stay cool.

“If you were to do a Warrior’s seven transformations as usual, I fully support that.”

In fact, Ash was quite surprised. He had always thought of Ai with glasses as a regular girl, nothing special. But today, after a simple change of clothes, he unexpectedly found himself wishing to compliment how good she looked.

Someone once told him: women can turn into devils or angels through makeup and attire. Once skeptical, he realized today—though he forgot who said it—that the quote definitely held truth.

“But you know, it’s really surprising. Six flowers, changed clothes and still looks good?”

“Who asked for this seven transformation? Besides…Besides, I’ve always looked pretty anyway… People at school don’t chase after me for nothing.”

If possible, Rikka would rather let Ai judge her appearance instead of showing it to this clueless fool who can’t say anything nice.

“I don’t believe it!”

“Do whatever you want!”

Rikka was heartbroken inside, completely hopeless toward this bully. After all, it’s probably more effective to deal with him directly than to talk.

Ash was very satisfied with the newly dressed Rikka. Handing her a broom, he said, “I always felt something was missing. Seeing how well you clean usually, you’re appointed as the head maid of the Selfish Organization, responsible for cleaning!”

“Yes…” Rikka answered weakly, relieved that her job was solely focused on cleaning.

Feeling more exhausted than after a fight, as soon as Rikka stepped out, she saw Ira, grinning and assessing her. It seemed he was intentionally blocking her, ready to mock.

“Hehe, CureDiamond, this outfit suits you perfectly!”

“Yeah, could you please let me through?”

Though Ira was provoking her, Rikka, too tired to argue, simply ignored him.

“Oh yeah, you and Mama also get new clothes. Since you’re taking care of such a big area, you shouldn’t be idle.”

“Huh?” Ira’s expression twisted instantaneously. Unbeknownst to him, this time, he got caught in the act.

To make matters worse, only maid outfits were before him.

“Why, I’m a boy!”

Fierce protests from Ira were useless under Ash’s watchful gaze.

“Who cares? You will wear them. Anyway, starting today, you two answer to Six Flowers. Mainly listen to her commands.”

“You want me to follow orders from a Pretty Cure?!”

I’m part of the Selfish Organization, a bad guy! How dare you…. You can’t…!

“Still unwilling? Let’s discuss!”

Despite their reluctance, under Ash’s overwhelming power, Ira and Mama could only bow their proud heads in submission to life.

“Pfft.”

Though sympathetic, Rikka couldn’t help but laugh.

Laugh away, play around, yet the worry in the girl’s heart remained.

How is Ai now?

“What did you do!?”

“I’m sorry…”

Facing Ai’s remorse, Akuri was livid.

Angered when forced to stop the last encounter, she vowed to settle things next time against him.

But没想到因为爱鲁莽的行为，甚至六花都没了消息了。只剩她和玛娜面对亚修这个人渣，这简直是大本钟下寄快递，上面摆下面寄了。

“This is… the worst!”

Seeing the sorrow in Ai’s eyes even deeper than hers, Akuri couldn’t bring herself to scold her any more, only able to cover her face and sigh.

On the other hand, Ash was right—Ai was clearly suffering from countless injuries and attacks. Her warrior spirit was lost; if she kept this way, even joining battle with Ash or continuing as a Pretty Cure was doubtful.

And against Ash alone, even transformed into CureAce, despite standing strong against that Another Ryuga, she struggled to find victory.

Worst, she had only five minutes of transformation, making it difficult to win against Ash within that time frame.

What about getting that Three Sacred Treasures of legend, maybe they could defeat him? But that seemed too far-fetched…

“Three Sacred Treasures?”

At her lowest point, hearing this word made Ai suddenly react. Defeating Ash meant what?

“Yes. The Three Sacred Treasures are three relics owned by past Pretty Cures. Legend says they used them to seal evil. They hold immense power which strengthens the Pretty Cure powers!”

“Why weren’t these used first?”

Hearing Kopo’s explanation, Ai instantly grew excited. Isn’t this akin to having the ultimate form in a movie but starting with the initial one due to constraints, much like Kamen Raiders?

“I wish we could, but when I appeared, CureRosetta was already taken. We can get one by participating in exclusive trials, but that requires all Pretty Cures together!”

Defeating Ash and rescuing companions means obtaining the Three Sacred Treasures.

Obtaining the Three Sacred Treasures entails defeating Ash and rescuing companions.

A deadlock has been reached.

“And CureHeart… No, Ai-kun, even if the companions gather, with your current state, you cannot receive the Three Sacred Treasures’ approval!”

Kopo’s words struck Ai like a bolt of lightning, leaving her heart shattered.