Chapter 227

The 126th Chapter: Actions on Both Sides

“Are you thinking like that?”

Ash truly felt surprised. He originally thought that Regina would also be angry for his friends, but in the end… well…

So this, does that mean I was confessed to?

With the epic称号【Maiden】on his head, Ash instantly revealed an expression similar to Akuaria’s.

No, that’s not right; it shouldn’t be a confession, Regina surely doesn’t mean that.

But then what kind of expression should he make? And how should he respond? Should he reject it or accept it and express gratitude?

Rummaging through his past memories, searching round and round, and even scouring through his undeleted “memory,” Ash tragically discovered that there were no references he could rely on for such situations.

Generally, when witnessing a confession happening to others, if the result is pure love, the other person only needs to be greatly moved and accept it; while when something like that happens to himself…

There isn’t any! Aside from occasional mishaps caused by villains’ powers, he had never experienced a confession before!

Ash somehow felt his heart tremble as he nearly fell over.

He often forgets things, so how is it that I forgot this when so many other things are already forgotten?

Taking advantage of Ash’s wandering thoughts, Regina promptly reacted. She took out the Dragon Tooth card holder from her chest, aimed it at the shattered magic mirror on the ground, and her belt appeared floating around her body.

“Oh, Regina, do you want to use it?” Seeing Regina’s actions, Ash temporarily put aside this “minor” matter and faced Regina in the belt, showing a mischievous smile.

“Do you want to use my items against me?”

Alright, that’s what makes it interesting; if you can, go ahead and try all you like!

“Ash, you used to fight with this.” Holding the Dragon Tooth card holder, Regina did not insert it into the belt but continued facing Ash.

“Yes, now I don’t need it anymore,” a stronger and more comprehensive Another Ryuga dial appeared in Ash’s hand.

“Then does that mean that people Ash once cared about are just disposable for him?”

“Of course—no, wait!”

Two completely different responses simultaneously appeared, the headache-inducing feeling made him bend over, Ash held his forehead, his face twisted in discomfort.

All I need to immerse myself in is the joy of battle; fight for my own happiness regardless of others’ feelings!

However, seeing others suffer for me, am I really happy? While traversing between worlds alongside the System, collecting dark echoes and creating new stories with heroes or villains, even if I die, it is for the attainment of some goal.

Which one is the real me?!

I am—fighting—for—

The look on Ash’s face tugged at Regina’s heart, but she knew, at this moment, she had other things to do!

She couldn’t stop!

“I brought this here not to fight with you!”

Holding the card holder, Regina didn’t hesitate to jump into the mirror, causing the reflective surface to ripple slightly.

Princess An once used a magic mirror to send Makoto through the Mirror World to the human world, confirming that this mirror could link the Poker Kingdom with Earth.

Now, Regina plans to use the card holder’s ability to cross between the Mirror World and reality, taking a shortcut through the Mirror World to directly reach the sides of those who love them!

“Hold on!”

Regina didn’t plan on fighting with him, giving Ash a hand-up to follow closely behind, despite being somewhat embarrassed about physically confronting someone who might be millennia old.

“Well, let’s see where this goes—after all, it’s a trial.”

“That power is truly—strong.”

Mei Lan sighed after the Light Warriors beat her up, realizing she was indeed beaten badly. One generation surpasses another in strength—every new generation becomes the fighter.

However, after the fight, Mei Lan figured out why these light warriors kept getting back up, even after multiple defeats.

“Do the powerful beliefs you hold stem from your goals? Are your goals to save a friend named Ash?”

“Not quite friends yet because Ash hasn’t agreed yet,” Ai laughed, a little embarrassed.

“That person is in a strange state, so we need to wake him up even though we’re not strong enough initially. But we won’t give up!” Ai clenched her fist firmly and confidently.

“Absolutely!”

Rikka stepped in to continue for her friend.

“All the setbacks we’ve endured from him will be remembered!”

Though Ash’s misguided theories temporarily defeated them, they didn’t defeat or break the girls’ spirits; it only made their hearts stronger.

“Even if there is only the slightest chance, we will keep fighting.”

“And that is why we need the Crystal Mirror’s power to get stronger and find him!”

“Very good.”

Mei Lan’s giant dragon form started shrinking until she returned to her original elf-like appearance.

In the depths of the cave where they currently are, the shining object called the Crystal Mirror calls out to the girls.

“Crystal Mirror!”

This ancient elf who had lived for millennia saw in the girls running towards the mirror, the once familiar faces of the partners she had almost forgotten.

In the past, when darkness ravaged the land, the Light Warriors of that time faced immense difficulties, falling down and rising repeatedly, driven by their hope for peace and unwavering determination.

“You’re just like me.”

Her long-held responsibilities finally ended, so she closed her eyes.

“Finally!”

On the other side, Jo, who had been offline for dozens of episodes, finally found the legendary Golden Crown, one of the Three Sacred Treasures, in a desolate ruin, following Princess An’s instructions.

“With this, the young ladies of Pretty Cure might finally have it easier.”

Perhaps, he might finally meet An?

Putting away the爱心 pendant representing the sacred treasure, Jo smiled simply.

At last, with all three treasures gathered, whether it be Ash approaching the limit or the Pretty Cure team, they were both ready for the upcoming battle!

“!”

Clutching the table’s power, Ash’s figure in the Mirror World extended a hand, the coins shimmering beneath him, a display far from the mere fleeting glance of one coin. Ash’s pupils at this moment emitted purple light.

“Let the battle begin!”

The emptiness of his heart gave the alien substance an opportunity to enter; Ash’s eyes and mind were filled with desire.

I must fight because I cannot survive without fighting!

“Mr. Ash… we’re waiting for you!”

On the airplane, clutching the Crystal Mirror, Ai looked at the glass beside her, as if reflecting something, the tightness in her heart adding to her grip’s force.

I always believe that, with love, we can surpass everything!