Chapter 285

Chapter Fourteen The Daily Life of a New “Villain”

The headquarters of the Desert Apostle was naturally located deep in the desert.

Besides “Doctor Shabak,” who was responsible for leading the subordinates, and the mysterious “Dark Pretty Cure,” usually, to complete their mission, they would set out to take down the withered Heart Flowers and turn them into “Desert Beasts.” The three action officers from the Desert Apostle were responsible for battling the Pretty Cure.

With the highest attendance rate, seeking to earn the glory of defeating the Pretty Cure, the stunningly beautiful ‘Scorpion Lena’ with her exotic look and dark skin.

Impulsive and hot-blooded, always boasting about his warrior spirit, the red-haired man “Spider Gaki,” who loved combat and developing finishing moves.

And the blue-haired handsome man, “Cobra Saga,” who loved showing off and often got lost in self-admiration and narcissism.

These three officers formed a team to battle against two Pretty Cures, and until recently, a new person had joined their ranks.

“That damn Timons, just because he’s still a probationary officer, he’s acting all high and mighty in front of me!”说到那个新人，蝎子丽娜就气不打一处来. (Scorpion Lena couldn’t contain her anger when talking about the new member.) She tugged at her handkerchief in an undignified manner, as if doing so could relieve her built-up frustrations.

In fact, she had been纠缠 by that Timons several times already; every time, after she summoned a Desert Beast, which the Pretty Cure then defeated, Timons would appear and defeat the Pretty Cure again, completely stealing her spotlight.

This constant comparison made her seem as though she, as a senior, was less useful than a newcomer, as if even fate itself was mocking her incompetence.

“This guy always plays tricks. Every time, I wear down the Pretty Cure through my Desert Beasts, only to have him clean up and make it seem like he’s better than me!”

“Just a guy who always tags behind Scorpion Lena-sama and takes credit! Hey, Spider Gaki, Cobra Saga, you don’t think alike, do you?!”

Thinking about it more, Scorpion Lena was increasingly furious and sought some acknowledgment from her colleagues. However, someone busy admiring himself didn’t pay attention to her. Only Red-haired Big Man, who leaned against the wall, opened his alert eyes.

“No, Scorpion Lena, I do not believe that Timons is an incompetent.”

“Huh…?!”

She didn’t expect the person to actually stand up for the newcomer, leaving her stunned.

“Don’t you feel it? I felt it too! The power and martial artistry of that person… It’s absolutely not someone insignificant!”

Spider Gaki’s hand trembled not from fear but from extreme excitement due to the warrior’s quiver! When he first joined, he too belittled this individual, thinking this mere human couldn’t compare to the Desert Apostles. But after their sparring match, his entire perspective changed!

That battle remained vivid in his memory. Through the clash of their fists, Spider Gaki clearly saw the beast lurking beneath the human appearance—a man who fought even fiercer than wild animals, precisely the kind of formidable opponent he longed for, different from the Pretty Cure.

The intense feeling, the exhilarating thrill, were truly irresistible for such a person seeking strength!

“Timons… Kamen Rider, you’re the one worth my full effort, aside from the Pretty Cure!”

“I’m truly out of my mind to ask your opinion, you maniac.”

Hearing their conversation, Cobra Saga, who was lounging on a beach chair, let mass-produced grunts “Snakies” apply skincare products for him, looked up with a light smile and an indifferent tone.

“It makes no difference whether there’s one more or less.”

“It definitely makes a difference to you! You, always thinking about admiring yourself!”

“Can’t you say that anymore!” Cobra Saga showed off his perfect idol body without hesitation. “I’m the ultimate, the world’s most handsome man, and a person like him cannot affect me: how can the light of wormwood compare to the moonlight?”

A figure in black tailcoat pushed open the door, took the top hat meant for Cobra Saga from Snaj, and placed it on his own head in a natural motion.

“I’ll admit you have unique charm, but at best, you’re second.”

“What!”

Cobra Saga jumped up from his seat and pointed sharply.

“How can that [Desert Apostle profanity] surpass me as the world’s best?!”

“Tsk, tsk, tsk.” The whistling man pushed aside the brim of the hat, revealing a dazzling silver mask beneath, his finger shaking at Cobra Saga before pointing proudly at himself with his thumb.

“You dare underestimate me!”

Already infuriated, the blue veins popping out on Cobra Saga’s forehead ruined his handsome appearance, making him hurriedly reapply his makeup.

Having smoothed out his face, the man seemed to also quell his anger. With a casual tone, he said, “Cut, just a minor figure unwilling to reveal their true face. It’s futile for you to try and match me, Cobra Saga.”

“Don’t you think that adding a few secrets to a man’s body enhances his appeal?”

“…”

Damn it, he had no retort for that!

“Timons!”

Spider Gaki blocked in front of Ash and raised a fist ablaze with flames.

“As someone with the nickname ‘Spider,’ fight me now using my newly developed finishing move!”

“But Senior, I just returned and am too tired to fight.”

Ash raised both hands in surrender, and his helpless tone couldn’t be challenged.

“You wouldn’t want an incomplete Spider to fight? If I won, it wouldn’t be satisfying either, right?”

“You…..” Taking a deep breath to calm his rising blood pressure, he composed himself.

“There will be another time…. Definitely next time.”

“Not this time!”

Spider Gaki stepped aside to let Ash leave. Onlooker Scorpion Lena couldn’t help asking.

“How many times have you challenged without success?”

“55 times…. No, 56 times?” He wasn’t keen on counting but knew it was around that number.

“Hey, even Senior Scorpion is here, making this a real Desert Apostle gathering!”

“Don’t act like we’re old acquaintances!”

Seeing Ash wave at her, Scorpion Lena stomped her foot in frustration.