Chapter 551

Chapter 63 Reconciliation

On the other side of the Earth’s actions at that time, after Sugar led The Girls to a remote complex of comprehensive scientific facilities in “Nishikitai City,” the lost spirit bowed its head in despair as it struggled to sense.

“I’m sorry, Miyuki. The tragic energy’s trail was broken after it came here, Kuru.” Sugar’s spiraling hair, like horns, darkened with her mood. “It must have been something the people of the Tragic Kingdom did! How could you not feel it, Kuru…? Should we call my brother for help, Kuru?”

“I doubt we could reach Pop in time,” Rihua said, looking around at the various research institutes. “If it were before, the Tragic Kingdom would have set up barriers to fight us, but undoubtedly, because of Ash’s addition, they changed their strategy!”

“Therefore, now we must find this enemy ourselves!”

“Puah— That’s true!” Yayoi, who had run almost an entire city and was breathless, hands on knees, raised the biggest question. “But how do we find the enemy without any reconnaissance tools or a secret network of a mysterious Santa Claus?”

As she spoke…

Naoko alone who hadn’t transformed yet, also caught up and suddenly spoke out, attracting everyone’s attention.

“Astronomical observation facilities should be among these comprehensive facilities here, right?”

After a long day and night spent calculating without rest, the researchers in the astronomical observatory finally reached a conclusion for this disaster.

“The final trajectory of the meteor… has been determined; it will collide with Earth at 6 PM today with a 100% certainty.”

Watching the despairing data on the screen that seemed to end human civilization and the world, everyone fell into deep silence.

“Now, according to regulations, such class A events require reporting to the Prime Minister and the United Nations for discussion,” said the communication liaison officer, who had his hand on the telephone. However, he hesitated to dial the number.

But what other solutions could there be? With the current situation, humanity was powerless.

“Yes, that’s right! Tell the others quickly, ensure everyone knows the truth!”

“Invader? Who are you — Wolf?!”

The discordant voice coming from the doorway scared everyone, and when they truly looked, they were terrified.

Arrogant Werewolf Wolfrun led behind him a jester monster shaped like a telescope, its eyes gleaming with malice at the researchers exuding tragic energy.

This monster plan, inspired by the Joker, even made Wolfrun want to praise him. This jester monster created from a telescope was used similarly to how one might use a telescope to enlarge stars, literally pulling a star closer.

Heh heh, that damn Kamen Rider! Even if he is powerful, he would be helpless in such a situation!

“Quickly, what are you standing for? You need to tell others about Earth’s destruction!”

This would far surpass the effect of the previous tragic barrier, making all of humanity suffer the tragic ending. Then the collected tragic energy would revive Emperor Pierrot, wouldn’t it? This way, there would be no need for this ugly, watery planet any longer.

“No!”

The director of the research institute decisively pressed down the hand of the communication liaison who was about to dial.

“Humanity is already at a loss. Instead of telling them the truth and causing panic and chaos, it’s better to leave them unaware. At least, they could enjoy a happy time!”

“Hmph, who cares about your happy or unhappy? Just let me know quickly!”

“No!” The tragic energy stopped flowing from the director. The man opened his arms, blocking the phone. “I’d rather die than let you talk!”

“Alright, do as you wish—” Wait, what?!

Pink light crashed onto Wolfrun. In his rush to defend, the wolf-man was kicked out of the control room by Cure Happy’s high heel through the window.

“Glowing Radiance, Light of the Future — How can you harm innocent people?”

“How did you… find us?”

I specifically used Witch Lina’s concealment artifact! Could it be fake?

“We will smash the asteroid onto Earth, and obviously, the first place to detect this would be the astronomers!” Although untransformed, Naoko played her part using her intelligence. “If you destroy Earth, where would you collect tragic energy!”

In addition, unlike the past, you haven’t even set up your usual full barriers!

“Summarily speaking, to influence the whole world into a tragic outcome, your first target, of course, is here!”

Naoko stood proudly with one hand on her hip, pointing at the surprised werewolf in front.

“Our Pretty Cure will stop your plots at all costs!”

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Creak…

Standing quietly, Akane slowly opened the cockpit door; in the cockpit, Ash stood at the control panel, adjusting OOO’s position in space.

The huge monitor showed the unimaginably enormous “primordial life form,” Gokai-jo floating around this huge rock, countless pieces of data floating past, as if aiming for a better opportunity.

“Excuse me, Mr. Ash…”

Akane politely bowed to Ash’s back.

“I apologize!”

“Apology for what? Do you need me to apologize for you?”

“In fact… I don’t know.” Akane’s usual vibrant voice became somewhat delicate due to the delay. “However, after what you said, I feel I must sincerely apologize.”

“Because it seems like you have been thinking about us. But, we always just think about ourselves. Perhaps, maybe we misinterpreted you!”

Perhaps, because of the first things, our prejudice against you might be more serious than we thought.

“There’s no misunderstanding. I’m just doing what I want, don’t misinterpret me.” Hearing sincere apologies from Osaki, a大阪少女 who usually had a hot temper towards him, Ash felt an unease in his heart. “Sometimes, things may not be black and white.”

“To be honest, I might have also done some wrong things by my own judgment…”

Admitting mistakes is difficult for me, but stubbornly refusing to admit them feels equally wrong too.

“Eh? What did you say?”

“All right, come in!”

Seeing Ash motion for her to enter, despite hesitance, a sudden excitement surged within Akane.

“Then, here I come?”