Chapter 57

Special Case File 57 Empty Eyes

“It’s already over!”

The once beautiful actress,药师寺纱绫 (Sayaka), is now fully consumed by the inner darkness born from misunderstandings, her explosive energy burying her deeper into the despair. Neither her mother’s agonizing cries nor her friends’ calls could reach her kind heart.

“It’s already over!”

She spoke with such pessimism; the monstrous black creature with human-like tragic expressions pushed open the overhead building, sending flying the structures binding it. People rushed to safety, covering their heads in the falling debris. The fortunate part was that people were well-prepared after eight years of “Final Monster” incidents.

Nonetheless, some still lingered due to various reasons.

“Saya, Saya!”

“It’s too late, Himizuki.” Gritting her teeth, unable to look up at the final monster, You pulled the bewildered Himizuki away from the scene. “If only Hana and Dr. Ash weren’t here. We must escape quickly now!”

Otherwise, watching herself harm her friends would be far more miserable than killing her!

“But — Saya!”

It’s unheard of for monsters to transform from humans into final monsters like this!

Amidst her confusion, the calamity descended, giant tentacles smashing towards them from the monster.

“AAAAH!”

They were truly done for.

Facing the impending annihilation, their only response was a terrified scream.

A red and pink light flashed through the dust as it settled from the massive impact.

“Are you ok, Himizuki!”

“—Yell!”

Himizuki, suddenly floating, blinked to see the shining figure of Pretty Cure walking upon light in the breeze. Her eyes sparkled at the idol-like vision.

“You came! I knew you’d come!”

“Yeah…”

A gust of wind blew her pink bangs into her eyes, casting a shadow that made it hard for Himizuki to see the momentary loss of vitality in her eyes.

“I’ll always come.”

No matter the weather, time, or circumstance, if there was a final monster, she would come because everyone was waiting for Precure to save them.

“That’s why I had to come.”

“—Yell?”

Sensitive to sounds, Himizuki called her name hesitantly upon hearing the lack of emotion in her tone.

Seeing the giant hand about to crush them, Ash activated his TIMEFIRE suit, slowing time around them to appear static.

In this slowed world, Ash left fiery traces with his actions. He grabbed You and glanced at the fleeting pink trails behind him.

Not a surprise to see her, but this one…

Why does she show no life, only cold determination?

“AAAAH—”

Before Yell could scream, she found herself in the sky, reminded of rising gracefully onto a skating rink.

Am I jumping? No, I am being carried!

“Hold—AAA!”

Carried by Ash, Yell ascended with the monster’s arm. As the beast raised its arm, Ash back-flipped onto the rooftop behind.

“Let—let me go—ugh!”

“You don’t throw up on me!”

Setting Yell down, Ash turned to face the final monster.

“It’s over—”

The “Fierce Final Monster,” different from previous ones, was mutating. It was taking a nurse’s form and wielding an injector-like weapon.

“This one has evolved…hmm.”

Should I use V-REX’s power? No, let me keep my options open.

“Breathe…”

His focus shifted to her elegant leg.

“Everything’s fine, see I was right?”

“You!”

“Aren’t you going to thank your savior?” Ash attacked to keep her silent. “Don’t you owe me gratitude now?”

“Thank…” Mustering all courage, she finally said, “…you?”

When she mustered enough courage to look up, the red fighter had vanished.

“Hey—”

Landing in a heroic pose, Ash saw Cure Yell. His gloomy mood lifted as he greeted her.

“Hey, have you seen someone with the same color hair as yours… Never mind, what’s wrong, not feeling well?”

“…”

Cure Yell stared at the approaching final monster standing motionless.

“Do you really think it’s funny? High and mighty today? Would a joke wake the sleeping woman?”

“…”

“Tired of everything today? So this new monster?”

He continued rambling as they stood side by side.

“Didn’t expect this one to be so different. Should I attack while you guard—hey?!”

Before finishing, he gaped at Yell leaping and throwing a punch loaded with Tomorrow Energy at the falling giant fist!

What’s gotten into this girl today?!

“BOOM—”

Air exploded as Wild Flower swung her quivering right hand, and the final monster fell backward. Collapsing into a crumbling building behind, drops of blood dripped from her hand, healing by energy despite the pain.

Wild Flower’s face showed no life, indifferent to the agony. Her usual caution in battle was gone.

Ash’s healed wounds were reopening. She ignored time’s words. If he just wanted her to stay Cure Yell, she hated him!

Only the monster existed in her gaze, filled with righteous indignation.

Just blast it down!