Chapter 265

The One Hundred Sixty Fourth Chapter – The Seventh Hero

“The most selfish person in the world? Haha, that’s about right.”

It was indeed true. Compared to the average moral standard of this world, Ash, who had only ever considered himself from beginning to end, truly deserved to be called the most selfish one.

Levi still wanted to say something, but Ai, standing resolutely in front of Ash, sternly rebutted him.

“Ash might indeed be a self-centered person beyond redemption, but it’s precisely because he follows his heart that he knows what he should and shouldn’t do! Otherwise, he wouldn’t have risked his life to save that child.”

“Furthermore, it’s not just harm; he has genuinely helped us too. Regardless of whether it’s negative selfishness or positive kindness, every aspect of Ash is present! We will never forget this!”

“You are right, but you are wrong about one thing. I don’t need to change.” Ash smiled cheerfully, standing shoulder to shoulder with Ai. “I’m sorry, I have no interest in whitewashing anything. Villain? Hero? Such black-and-white stances have nothing to do with me.”

“Both you and that Selfish Ancestor who dares to influence my self-centered judgment are enemies I must defeat. Clarifying this is enough for me!”

“Now, I am acting on my own free will to fight you and your ridiculous apocalypse plan!”

“And now I think, it’s quite interesting to fight for the world too.”

“Mr. Levi.” Yotsuba Arisue also joined the conversation, directly cutting off any chance he had to continue speaking.

“Even if you say more, this is a private issue between Ash and us. You have no right to judge!”

“Do you know that the person beside you is completely different from humans and Pretty Cure!”

In another attempt, Levi re-engaged them with his words.

“The Selfish Ancestor is the personification of darkness that once swarmed the entire universe. How powerful is the evil intention it can summon! Even the legendary warrior Precure could only seal it!”

“Yet, even such an Ancestor marvels at the endless darkness lurking within this man’s fragile body, a darkness with no known purpose!”

“The person beside you is the real personification of darkness in human form!”

“If you’re really as concerned about the world as you claim, then why not die yourself?”

“I believe in him!” Rikka stepped forward, pounding her flat chest as she spoke loudly. “I’ve seen it, Ash shares the same blood color as ours. Knowing this is enough for me!”

“But that’s just wishful thinking from all of you!”

While both sides fiercely debated around Ash, he was completely lost in thought. Unconsciously, he recalled a conversation with another individual.

“Honjo, why help humans when they turned you into this half-human, half-monster thing? And yet, you still want to save them—do you like them so much?”

“What are you talking about? I’m a human too.”

“But you are a cyborg.”

“It doesn’t matter if I am or not. What matters is having a heart that considers oneself human!”

No matter who or what you are, as long as you feel you are human, understand, and believe in the existence and possibilities of being human.

Then, you are human.

“I am human.”

Ash declared without hesitation!

“No matter what you say, I’m me! It’s not decided by anyone else but myself!”

“Even if I carry a vast amount of darkness within me, I can easily crush it just by willing to!”

The veins on his hand bulged as he clenched his fist, the sound echoing with intensity.

“I have made up my mind. From now on, no matter in the present or future, I want to live for myself and for what I love!”

As for such darkness? That’s none of my business; after all, I’m the most selfish person in the world! At worst, I’ll just fight it and win.

He shared a glance with Ai next to him, revealing a smile.

“I’ll keep living like this!”

“That’s true, it’s exciting!”

The dark card box traced a ray of light under the sun, perfectly caught by Ash.

“Indeed.” Akuri’s mouth curled up after letting go of the card box. “You use Kamen Rider powers best.”

“Heh.”

Ash took the lead, holding the card box aloft proudly among everyone, feeling incredibly confident.

“You all, let’s go!”

“Overflowing with love! CureHeart (Heart Angel)!”

“Wisdom’s light! CureDiamond (Diamond Angel)!”

“Warmth from the sun! CureRosetta (Rosetta Angel)!”

“The power of courage! CureSword (Sword Angel)!”

“Love’s ace! CureAce (Ace Angel)!”

“Love’s princess! Regina!”

After everyone finished calling their names, their gazes shifted toward Ryuga standing aside, hinting implicitly.

Ash sighed deeply and walked forward, actually not minding this.

Doctor Nino, you’ve loaned me multiple times, how about lending me your invocation this time?

“The heart-pounding Dark Mirror Image, Masked Rider Ryuga!”

Standing together, the girls extended their hands toward the sky, catching the glimmer of hope.

“Echo the throbbing of love!”

They struck a pose of pride, declaring their determination to their enemies.

“Raaah————!”

The Black Dinosaur Dragon thrust its head from behind the mirror, spitting out fireballs that ignited the ground, illuminating everyone’s silhouettes with blazing flames behind them!

“DokiDoki Pretty Cure (Heartbeat Pretty Cure)!!!!!!”

The End