Chapter 232

Chapter 131 Victory and Defeat

The reflection of the Masked Rider in the mirror transformed multiple times, covering Angie. However, unlike typical transformations, Longya’s armor divided and covered her arms, legs, and chest. The grating faceplate melted into a mask she wore on the side of her face.

From Akuri came the power of the Pretty Cure which slowly seeped into Longya’s armor, not only enhancing its defensive capabilities but also cleansing it of the night-like darkness and gradually dyeing it with the crimson red of an ace’s flame.

The golden crown of wisdom atop her head provided countless battle plans and endless strength, while the powerful light gun in her hand had a striking, mirror-like surface reflecting both of them standing against each other.

No one would question her warrior form; Angie, as valiant as a Valkyrie descending from Valhalla, was ready to slay the wicked beast facing her.

“Huh, you’ve taken the form of Ryuga?”

Ash sneered at the sight, noting that beside some details, Longya and Ryuga were really only distinguished by color.

“Now, I am both the Pretty Cure and the princess, and I’m also a Kamen Rider!”

She flashed a confident smile, tilting her head and winking at him.

“Beauty is proof of justice; let me just blink and pierce your heart.”

And, I can no longer let you go astray.

“Come on!”

You are the perfect justice and power!

Gun shadow.

Sword wind.

Ash’s armor could not withstand the attack from the light gun; after a few blows, he was pierced all over.

“Golden Crown has told me,” blocking the sword strike with the butt of the gun, Angie effortlessly penetrated Longya’s shoulder guard with her spear. Together, they kicked their right legs out, clashing with a resounding metallic sound.

“If we use the same strength as now, would I be able to do it too by transforming into Longya?”

Ash remained silent; heteromorphic knights needed to be defeated by the same source of power, as Time Joker had set.

However, Ash wondered if heteromorphic riders would still be the focus in future movies.

“But can you truly defeat me?”

He completely abandoned defenses, letting the spear pierce his arm pit, flipping his arm to clamp the light gun, while wielding a great saber with the other hand.

Angie showed no delay, pulling a card from her deck and feeding it into the dragon summoning machine. The shimmering blade from the mirror flew towards Angie’s hand.

[SwordVent] (Weapon’s Descent)

“Grr—!”

Holding the gun with one hand and the sword with the other, sparks exploded from their clashing blades, and Angie spun her wrist with even greater force, sending Ash’s great saber flying.

All Ash could do was raise his fist as Angie mirrored the action.

The two fists, burning with sharply differing colors, clashed. The flames stirred by their impact blew through Angie’s long hair and Ash’s silent mask.

After a few seconds, a fracture split Longya’s glove, blood jetted from the strained arm, and Ash was flung away by the force of the confrontation.

So strong!

The two treasures, Golden Crown and Light Gun, plus the power of Cure Ace and Regina, combined with Longya’s might! This current Angie is incredible!

“Yes, I can do it!”

With an action, Ash demonstrated his resolve, ignoring his wounds and charging towards Angie, even throwing punches in rapid succession.

Angie stood still, watching as the punches passed through her perfectly unharmed body.

No, it wasn’t really passing through; instead, Angie avoided attacks at breakneck speed and returned to her original position, making it seem like the punches continually traversed her body.

“Do you know? Whether it is Akuri or Regina, despite how much they dislike each other, there is something in common between them!”

Grasping her fist tightly, sharp cracking noises rang as her metal-clad fist struck. In an instant, Longya developed several more visible punch marks.

Angie reappeared behind Ash as he was thrown away, waiting like she had been anticipating it. Then, she delivered a devastating leg sweep, slamming him into the ground.

“They, like me, think about you and believe we must save you!”

At this point!

Ash crawled out of the crater, eyes wide in disbelief, still unable to find her.

My strength… it’s decreasing!?

Ash’s physical condition continued to deteriorate; if he couldn’t muster up enough energy, Longya’s power naturally couldn’t be used effectively either.

Alert for any signs around him, Ash was kicked squarely in the face, rolling along the ground like splashing water. Only stopping after immense effort, before he could steady himself, Angie landed a devastating stomp on him.

The tremendous impact made Ash cough up blood; instinctively suppressing pain, he tried to grasp the foot stepping on him, only to be kicked away.

“Yaaaah—!” Ash, overwhelmed with fury, sprayed flames from the dragon’s mouth in every direction with his left hand, turning nearby land dark and crystallized. When he stumbled to his feet, Angie stood directly in front of him.

‘It’s not just strength, but even my speed surpasses yours… well then, this move!’

Ash pointed the dragon’s head towards her, firing a blazing orb of fire while preparing to deflect the anticipated counterattack with the mirror.

As expected, Angie disappeared the moment the fireball struck. Just as Ashley deployed the shield, a jaw-shattering blow knocked his plan awry.

Angie charged underneath him, delivering a powerful upward kick, lifting Ash off the ground. Blank-minded, Ash fell backward but was caught by the arm.

With a cry, Angie flipped him over her shoulder.

Ash crashed back down, and Angie seemed relentless. Grabbing Longya’s collar, she threw him into the air; dust billowing higher than any mountain on impact.

Ash became momentarily unconscious, hearing the sound of a clock mechanism multiple times.

When he regained consciousness, the Light Gun was pointing at him.

“Come on, you’re no match for me now.” Facing Ash, who looked swollen from her attacks, Angie’s hidden pain finally surfaced.

“If you transform again, your body might break down. Give that dial to me.”

“What?”

There’s no need, I lost, but losing to a hero, I consider it an honor—

No, I can still fight. As long as I keep fighting, I won’t lose, until I…

Slapping his own head, a rising sense of unease and turmoil stirred within his spirit, causing him to falter, but this time reason won.

“I haven’t lost yet; I won’t lose until one of us is completely down!”

Wounds oozed smoke from the armor of the heteromorphic Longya, but Ash ignored them and struggled back to his feet. A wild black dragon gnawed ferociously on a struggling, blade-faced demon behind him, then spat it out into pieces. Roaring at Angie, it conveyed defiance.

“Why must you continue doing such meaningless, reckless things?!”

“Heh, perhaps I was meant to fight heroes like you who shine brightly.”

Ash leaped, the dragon flames giving him unparalleled strength. Wrapped in his wrathful aura, he gave a nonhuman roar, kicking towards Angie from above.

“You said no power means nothing can be done, but what if you have no love left, then what do you see?!”

An indescribable feeling surged within Angie—or rather, within Regina and Akuri—but facing Ash’s flying kick, she roared back, simultaneously thrusting her light gun, the tip glowing red.

“Be moved, AceShot!”

Red heart glow collided with the flames until the black fire was consumed, leaving the heart to envelop Ash. The pure and sacred power of the Pretty Cure’s light beam washed over his body, gradually stripping Longya’s blackened armor.

Shield…

It’s too late.

Lying amidst the rose petal illusion from the attack特效, Longya’s disintegrating mask detected aromas. Feeling the wild energy surge from the dial within, Ash smiled despite his injuries.

“This is…”

“So… exhilarating.”

In the sky, a dazzling and massive explosion lit up black and red, casting a grand fireworks display in her honor. However, Angie didn’t appear joyous; instead, tears flowed down her cheeks.

Amidst the haze, a dark shadow plummeted into the lake below.