Chapter 23

Extra Case File 23 Flame Clash

YELL’s First Battle!

“Dong——”

When the Melody Sacred Sword clashes with the DV Guardian, tomorrow’s energy collides with the hot future technology, emitting dazzling, dreamlike, beautiful light. One force, originating from the past to protect the future, and another originating from the future to protect the past, two forces derived from different worlds but unexpectedly leading to the same outcome, begin their first confrontation in this world.

Spraying sparks illuminate the burning visor of the red warrior, reflecting an agile female warrior descending from above with her slender silhouette, ready to strike down at Ash from a high vantage point.

The helmet’s ultra-high-performance computer, directly connected to nerves, rapidly completes billions of calculations, listing all possible attack directions of the female warrior.

Her right hand seems unstable, as if injured during the last encounter; so, strength must be on my side!

“Face!”

Accompanied by Ash’s roar, his originally strong power suddenly surges! Instantly breaking the stalemate.

The premonition of facing a strong enemy tightens Ash’s arm muscles, resembling tightly coiled ropes. Energy stored at the center of his belt, “Time Protection Bureau,” begins to operate rapidly, flowing into his arms as he guides it towards the DV Guardian. The guardian, glowing as if it could ignite the entire atmosphere, pushes heavily against Yell’s sword!

Although I’m not actually averse… or even a bit sympathetic toward you for working yourself to death, I’m in a really bad mood now! So Cure—whatever, just for me to feel relieved! You should lose!

“Face!”

Facing Ash’s continued advance, with no foothold in mid-air, powerless, Yell is like a minuscule ephemeral insect in a vast ocean, ready to be tossed off the water surface and plunge into the depths against such a wrathful might!

But Cure Yell, also known as Wild Flower, doesn’t have what Ash uses conveniently. She relies on the secret that has sustained her battles for years: herself. Beyond Miracle, Precure’s strongest skill, it’s her resolve—strength!

“Face——what?!”

Ash’s eyes widen seeing Yell twist her blade, guiding it along the edge of his DV Guardian, sparking and flashing, almost as if—

she’s charging right into the blade intentionally.

What’s she trying to do? Does she want to die! No, that cannot be right. Could it be a hidden technique that needs close contact?

Holding his ground, Ash takes a cautious stance; surely not wrong, but stepping back slightly from Yell after sidestepping makes the relentless onslaught hesitate momentarily.

And this is what Yell was waiting for!

“That guy!”

Ash never expected that despite being cautious, she’d still charge head-on! Different from her first impression as a petite and cute fighter, Cure Yell is a brave soldier willing to give everything in crucial moments!

But it’s too late to deal a decisive blow; after taking Ash’s hurried attack and ending up with a cut on her arm, the pink warrior is already close enough to Ash.

This moment is when Ash’s old force is expended, and new power isn’t generated yet. With the proximity, the sword in her hand can’t be utilized effectively either. Just as the tide turns, Yell lifts half her face obscured by bangs—

and forcefully slams down on Ash’s forehead!

The collision between flesh and futuristic special alloy ends up in a significant victory for Yell. Ash’s head tilts backward, almost breaking the neck, flying rearward like a tilted “J,” hitting through the wall and causing thick dust to rise.

“How painful…”

Certainly, getting hit by a bone head isn’t pleasant either. Sitting gently on the ground, both hands cover the slightly swollen forehead, big, red, tearful eyes brimming with tears, refusing to let them drop.

How dangerous! Simply following what felt right worked out perfectly. But does this mean she brought him down?

Gazing into the smoke-filled area, Yell feels her spirits sink a little more. Actually, she didn’t want to fight TimeFire.

After all, he’s indeed the second person capable of defeating the Final Monster; whatever his motives, he did save the world, and fighting someone like that—it’s just too much to bear…

Of course, Yell harbors no regret about her actions, as his treatment of her friend was intolerable and unforgivable, regardless of any reason!

“Hehe–”

Supporting her head, Ash emerges from the smoke amidst Yell’s astonished gaze.

“Seriously, what was that before.” Still dizzy, Ash wants to criticize Yell’s tactics, but the humiliation of being defeated makes it hard to voice. “Is this how legendary warriors fight? Really…

But it’s quite something!”

“That Precure, which one was it again?” Forgetting momentarily, Ash instantly links up with the intelligent visor for internet search. Before Yell gets embarrassed, responding quickly. “CureYell, you acted decisively without unnecessary mercy, which isn’t bad.”

“Oh, don’t worry, there’s no blame intended; that’s genuine praise.”

“Because you’re an intriguing woman.”

Ash looks at Yell approvingly. Previously considering her a flawed hero because of her almost debilitated appearance, Yell starts to shine for the first time now.

Therefore, naturally, interest arises for Ash.

“Time… Flame-san!” Although Yell can’t tell Ash’s sex through the helmet, she responds based on the voice. “Regardless, stop tormenting ordinary people, our conflict serves no purpose whatsoever; it’s wrong!”

“Purpose? Why does it need purpose? Fighting is fighting; pondering on its purpose is futile.”

Wearing the trigger guard of the DV Guardian, Ash dismisses Yell’s opinion with disdain, casually playing with the gun flower.

“Though you show battle intent and I look forward to your true capabilities.”

“So if you want answers, I must respond accordingly!”