Chapter 341

Seventy-Second Chapter: A Showdown Among Girls

“Tell me, Timons!”

It was Wuki who broke the deadlock with a loud “confession.”

“Timons, please tell me! Why was it me? Why did you choose to help me in the first place!?”

Wuki believed that there could be more than just herself who could become a Pretty Cure, but Timons ultimately chose her.

So…why?

“In the past…not too long ago,” Ash suddenly narrated in a calm voice after a moment’s silence. “I knew someone who also loved wearing yellow clothes, practiced martial arts like me, and talked about protecting others.”

“And she…she…”

He had forgotten.

“Well, maybe it’s something along those lines. Perhaps because you were still the student council president?”

I must have accidentally stumbled upon some strange déjà vu.

“…”

The golden Pretty Cure pursed her lips, feeling inexplicably wronged. Clearly, she wasn’t anyone’s replacement!

“But I then realized that the differences between you and her were actually significant. In any case, you became a Pretty Cure on your own, so there’s no need to feel insecure. Rather, you should feel proud!”

Ash abruptly changed his tone. His exaggerated statement made Wuki’s heart, which had been somewhat downcast, suddenly surge. But before she could respond, an unwelcome figure blocked her view once again.

“Enough already, Timons.”

Dark Pretty Cure understood what he was doing. It seemed that due to his personal preferences, he was expecting the growth of Pretty Cure as a potential adversary, even encouraging them in a contradictory way.

This approach undoubtedly carried the taint of “betrayal,” but Dark Pretty Cure hadn’t mentioned it to anyone, not even her creator, Doctor Shabak.

After all, she was confident that regardless of which Pretty Cure appeared, she could defeat them!

However, looking now at the gold Pretty Cure who acted as if she knew him well, Dark Pretty Cure felt particularly annoyed.

Mingtangyuan Wuki had only become a Pretty Cure five minutes ago and was observing her enemy. Not to mention Timons, she had recently broken up with a familiar person; for unknown reasons, her speed had slowed down, and she wouldn’t be a match for her. But that woman, who called herself the “Dark Pretty Cure,” was incredibly troublesome!

Gazing at one eye, the growing momentum from the opponent forced Wuki to calm down and push her body, trying to force out more strength.

Strong! This enemy is really strong!

Despite the urgent situation, she couldn’t explain why, but watching the opposing side’s actions, she involuntarily asked Ash:

“Are you… friends?”

“Just like you have trusted companions,” Ash approached from behind and threw an arm over Dark Pretty Cure’s shoulder. “As a villain, I, of course, have companions too!”

After all, she had said before that the organizations she had been with were basically not human. That was why the smaller groups needed to be even more united.

“After all, I admire my companions the most.”

“You’re lying! You look like the kind of person who never respects others.”

“Ah.” In response to Erika’s retort, Ash spread his hands dramatically. “A little blue shorty like you wouldn’t understand.”

As usual, before I go full on or full off.

“Who’s the blue shorty! Spider freak!”

Dark Pretty Cure glanced at Ash approaching but didn’t coldly push away his hand as she often did.

She was even more aggravated…

Looking at the two standing together, the inexplicable feeling in her heart shifted to intense annoyance, starting to stir anger in her “unforgivable heart.”

“Five… Sunshine?” Looking at her fist clenched, bones crackling alarmingly, and veins bulging on her fingers, Wuki squeezed out cautiously. “Are you alright? If not, we can retreat—”

“No need!” Wuki’s resolute answer startled Lei. And when Pink-haired girl saw the determined smile behind the golden twin-tails, her fear turned to horror.

“I feel great right now. I want to teach those Desert Apostles who play with innocent hearts a lesson!”

“Yeah, right.” The two young girls, faced with their leader’s unprecedented transformation, could only nod awkwardly.

Wuki seems to be talking about something entirely different…

“Alright, Little Dark, don’t pay attention to them.” Ash, oblivious to the tension, patted the Dark Pretty Cure who unexpectedly confronted the opposite party. “What was the mission you mentioned earlier?”

“Mission…” Ash’s words immediately eased the momentum of the Dark Pretty Cure.

“Your injuries will affect the mission.”

“It’s fine, it’s not a problem! Or do you not trust me anymore?”

After hearing this, Dark Pretty Cure watched Wuki for a moment then extended her wings and flew toward the sky.

“Haha, I love your straightforward nature!”

“Condor! Genomix!”

Amidst the deep purple steel wings appearing from behind, Ash flew up tightly followed by her, looking back at Little Dark below.

“Oh, they left.” The two girls breathed a sigh of relief as the atmosphere relaxed, considering the previously heavy pressure they endured. “But it’s great! Now we have three Pretty Cure! Congratulations! Cheers!”

“Aah!” The three fairies suddenly screamed as if someone were pulling their hair. “No, they’re heading to the Heart Tree!”

“What? They’re trying to steal it!”

At this moment, the fairies clearly sensed the Heart Tree sending out a distress signal.

In other words, they now have to protect the Heart Tree. After all, that tree in the sky is connected to everyone’s Heart Flowers, meaning if they let these two cut down the Heart Tree like some evil star people did, it would result in a disaster.

“Popuri!” Wuki almost instinctively turned her gaze towards her own fairy partner. “Is there any way for us to fly up there?”

“Wuki, we can’t grow wings like they did. Even being a Pretty Cure—”

“It can be done!” Popuri, enthusiastically waving her arms, caused Erika to nearly bite her tongue. “Leave it to us!”

Three mischievous fairies transformed into a shining mantle draped over the girls’ backs, instantly making them feel buoyant, just like superheroes floating through the air.

“Mm, the mantle is trendy but…” Being the daughter of a fashion store manager and a famous model, Erika had opinions on fashion until she snapped out of it.

“If we can fly, why didn’t you mention your amazing ability sooner?”

“I didn’t ask about it… Ouch, stupid Erika, stop biting!”

“Alright, now the Heart Tree is more important.” With a mixed expression seeing Erika fighting with herself, Lei quickly turned towards Wuki.

“Wuki, you’ve just变身 for the first time. Shouldn’t you rest?”

“Not at all. I want to explore this newfound power more. Just watch.”

“To be honest…” The atmosphere from earlier suddenly returned.

After all, I was provoked by that person, and as a martial artist, I must uphold some dignity, so…

“I’m not ready to end this yet.”