Chapter 242

Chapter 141: Rebellious to the Core

Evasively dodging the enemy’s attack, Rikka’s expression was not optimistic. They had already expended a lot of energy in their previous battles, and continuing to engage in attrition would only be disadvantageous to them.

Calm down, calm down—Rikka, think about your fight, think about his fight!

“Keep your gaze fixed on the enemy at all times. Combat is not merely about physical strength; the slightest vulnerability can turn the tide of the battle!”

The girls exchanged glances, seeing the same resolve in each other’s eyes.

Yes, we already know how to win this fight!

The combined monster, noticing what seemed like “exhaustion” on the girls’ faces, began boasting with self-assurance.

“You’re two girls, and we’re two monsters too. Naturally, we’re stronger than you. With our combined might, even if you are legendary warriors, you can’t possibly defeat us!”

“Is that so?” Rikka’s agile figure backflipped out of the monster’s flurry of punches effortlessly, her large fist only grazing the girl’s ribbon. “Someone once told me that a fight doesn’t end until one side is utterly defeated.”

“Do you know, Forgotten Man?” Arisu summoned her inner power, striking the monster’s tire, its mode of movement, with a standard, beautiful straight punch from martial arts. “The outcome isn’t determined by brute force alone.”

“Hey, you guys are annoying!” Although the tire wasn’t fatal, it enraged the monster further. “Once I have you all down, let’s see what you still have to say.”

The girls instantly set up their next offense; they attacked simultaneously from left and right towards the combined monster.

Hmph, foolish! I’m fusing with two others; do you think I can’t attack both sides at once? Let me show you!

“You go wait for your friend in that world—What!”

The monster, preparing to rush forward, saw the indestructible wheels explode, sending him sprawling out.

A momentary weakness appeared.

Success, without any verbal exchange, but their coordinated attack worked perfectly!

“Rosette!”

“Diamond!”

The monster retaliated immediately, but the two-fisted attack from the dual-minded fusion creature was parried by two girls in just 0.05 seconds, binding them together.

What? How could we be outmatched by these two’s teamwork?

As if reading the confusion in the monster’s eyes, Arisu responded, “This is the gap in experience.”

“We can coordinate even with our eyes closed now!”

She raised her hand, causing two heart bows and arrows to appear, initiating an entirely different tactic.

“Precure Diamond Blizzard!”

Arrows diffused energy across the monster’s body, pinning it down as if frozen.

It’s known that diamonds are both resilient and fragile.

“Arose Reflection Double Crash!”

Arisu raised both hands, deploying barriers. However, instead of defense, they served as massive cudgels! The shields smacked together like giant cymbals, unleashing an unparalleled force.

A colossal crack spread from the diamond surface to the monster’s body.

The deafening sound echoed; the monster and diamond disappeared, replaced by star dusts.

“It’s victory, then let’s go find Mana!”

Just then, a shadow leaped down from above, making them wary. Upon seeing its face, shock turned to joy.

“Ash!”

“I didn’t come just to observe, but seems I’m unnecessary now?”

Casually slacking off, Ash found himself surrounded by the girls, scrutinized by their yellow and blue eyes, feeling quite uncomfortable.

“Is it true?”

“Isn’t it just a fabrication from my memory?”

“Sorry, this Ash can only be one, even in memories.”

Seeing Ash pointing at himself, the girls finally smiled in relief.

After all, the person in their memory wouldn’t be detestable like the real one.

“Really—” Rikka clenched her fist lightly against Ash’s chest, despite the anger, the vibration made Ash cough in pain. “Selfish, always thinking about yourself, making others worry!”

Ash being alive brought sincere gratitude.

“Ash-san,” Arisu, maintaining her ladylike demeanor, extended her hand with a smile, “Come~”

“Huh?” What’s this lady doing? Making such a scene? “I don’t need to… sigh.”

“Ashsan didn’t ask.” With a sweet mischievous grin, Arisu, before Ash could change form, hugged him with undeniability. “Welcome back.”

“…”

Arisu, seriously, you’re really nice.

“So Makoto and Akuri have already been saved, and we’ve won the battle.”

“That’s right, all that remains is Mana’s side.”

Ash turned to leave but was stopped by Rikka.

“Wait, Ash!”

“What? If there’s something to say, say it quickly.”

“Have you… Are you okay now? Did you return because you believed we’ve grown? Then you probably won’t need to fight anymore.”

Ash halted, staring blankly ahead.

Recovering some sense after Princess Angie’s hit, he found the lost past after Matthew’s intervention.

But simultaneously, he sensed an evil resurgence within.

Who is he truly now?

“I don’t know.”

Honest answer from Ash.

“Because I don’t know, let’s talk about things after this incident.”

Before that, he couldn’t let the opportunity to defeat them slide to the white-haired man!

With that, Ash hurried in another direction.

“Waist—” This time, it was Arisu’s voice from behind.

“Apologize first, or we won’t forgive you!”

“…Hmmph.” A sound of disapproval escaped Ash’s lips.

“What a hassle.”

Stepping out from Rikka and Arisu’s past, about to enter Ai’s, an unexpected figure stood before Ash.

“Move aside, a good dog doesn’t block the way!”

“Good dogs can still bite, Ash—You won’t disrupt her lovely world again!”

Another beam hit Ash squarely in the chest.