Chapter 330

Sixty-First Chapter: Pretty Cure Discovery Operation

“Popuri, you have the ability to protect others, which is one of the most gentle powers a person can possess.”

Ash raised his hand and started tousling Popuri’s soft hair with his fingers.

“Therefore, your partner must also possess an equally powerful protective force, someone who has the determination to safeguard others.”

As he spoke, Ash thought about a girl who once abandoned herself to protect her family.

That seems quite fitting indeed.

“Popuri, aim for that in your search.”

“Wow—this is so cool, Popuri will definitely find that person!”

Although Popuri felt a bit down after being turned down by Ash, she was immediately reinvigorated with new fighting spirit after receiving guidance and encouragement from him, and prepared to find a new Pretty Cure.

“However, where exactly should we look for a new Pretty Cure?”

“That’s up to us!” Cifrey and Caffrey immediately volunteered and followed closely behind. “Such things are like child’s play to us who are already accustomed to this world!”

The Pretty Cure discovery operation began!

To avoid frightening people, the three fairies wore Ash’s spare jacket, sunglasses, and hats to blend in, disguising themselves as mysterious figures. Despite Ash’s critical eye, their floating walking style looked quite suspicious.

“Is this really okay?”

“I guess we’ll see,” Ash couldn’t help but recall how some people collected team members in the Super Sentai world, even openly broadcasting searches in public places. He wondered how these people evaded the Closed Dynasty surveillance.

“Nonetheless, let’s trust them.”

After all, according to his long experience, any individual picked no matter how unreliable they seemed, would eventually prove their worth once they truly transformed and stepped forward.

“Cifrey, look at that person over there.”

Hiding behind a tree, the trio quickly noticed their first target after a short while.

Though not as impressive as Ash’s store manager, this person clearly possessed power too!

Currently wearing the blue coat Ash gifted him, Eddie had his sword slung behind his back, walking down the street under strange gazes from passersby.

I’ve decided, to keep up with the Commander’s pace, I need to work harder!

“Old lady!” Eddie promptly identified his target, a grandmother facing the traffic light who evidently needed his aid!

Since grand tasks couldn’t be done, start with the smaller ones, from what I can do!

“Let me help you cross the road!”

“No need, young man.”

“Oh no, don’t be so polite! I was born to help others.”

Eddie couldn’t help marveling. The legendary Pretty Cure series truly was different from others; the townspeople here were so pure-hearted!

“No, it’s really unnecessary—”

“It’s fine, it won’t take much effort. Come, I’ll help you!”

Seeing the green light flash again, Eddie didn’t hesitate nor listen to the old lady and carried her over the road.

“Everyone, what about this guy? He helped this grandma, surely he could make a great Pretty Cure?”

“Yeah, he seems nice.”

“Alright, grandma!” While the fairies secretly approved, Eddie placed down the grandma, proudly standing with hands on hips. “Now you can thank me—ow!”

Before Eddie finished speaking, an angry grandma whacked him with her cane.

“After all of this, you just bring me back?”

“Oh, sorry—I didn’t know—truly, sorry!”

Arrgh, why am I always messing up?

“You didn’t listen to my explanation…” Seeing Eddie apologizing sincerely, the grandmother paused and examined him closely.

“You…seem somewhat familiar?”

A cold sweat trickled down Eddie’s forehead.

“Officer, please—”

“Unlucky!!!”

Watching Ed flee pursued by sirens, the fairies turned their heads back.

“Perhaps we should look for another Pretty Cure.”

“Yes.”

“Hold on!” Just as they discussed, Caffrey suddenly recalled something. “Lei and Erika are students, we should start searching with students.”

“Right, smart!—Wait, look, here come three girls in Lei’s school uniform,” Popuri said, seeing three girls approach.

“Misaki, have you heard about the new café called Nasta near the corner of the street?” The peach-colored girl linked arms with her blue-haired friend, discussing class gossip. “We should try their coffee this weekend!”

“Mm…If Misaki chose it…” The girl nodded. “…Then we should go this weekend…”

“But I heard their coffee is really, really bad,” the blonde girl frowned, hearing their conversation. “They say even a challenge to drink their coffee resulted in everyone either spitting out or fainting.”

“Wow! Is that true, Nan?”

“But I heard their sweets are completely the opposite. Supposedly, incredibly delicious!”

“Hehe, super hard to drink coffee but the sweets are amazing. That’s so interesting!”

Observing the lively conversation among the three girls, Popuri felt her eyes shine.

“Oh wow! This is like what students are like; so interesting!”

Feeling the energy exuded, those capable of battling desert apothecaries can surely become amazing!

Decided, I’ll ask if anyone wants to be a Pretty Cure!

Unintentionally freeing itself from the coat, Popuri flew toward them alone.

“Hi, my name is Popuri. Do you want—”

“Wow!” The girls’ sudden exclamations nearly made Popuri fall out of the sky.

“What’s this? So cute~”

The adorable fairy touched everyone’s heart. Surrounded by girls holding her tenderly, Popuri felt overwhelmed.

“So soft—did you talk? What kind of animal are you?”

“Oh, maybe you’re a fairy! Faries are so cute!”

“Poke, poke. What did you say earlier? Light—what? Oh, whatever it is, it’s so cute!”

Touched constantly by the girls, Popuri felt dizzy and finally found an opening to flee.

“Aaaah!”

Popuri’s dirty!

Barely shedding tears, Popuri unknowingly flew into a house.

Where is this place?

“Who are you?”

A voice echoed before the looking around Popuri.