Chapter 17: Please Pay Attention to the Viewing Distance
"Henshin!"
Ash, enveloped in strength and a sense of security, tugged at the armor around his neck, emitting a sigh of comfort and subtly twisting his neck, producing a faint sound.
One must commend the comfort level of the Knight System created by Shiro Kamisaki, despite his eccentricity.
Did you not see how Shinji Tatsumi, backstabbed by the Raydragoon, continued fighting against monsters, relying on the protection offered by his transformation until his life timer reached zero?
Although Ash believed that he would not have the opportunity to utilize this feature.
"Finally, I found you!"
Facing the Kamen Rider in front of him, Ai, burdened with immense pressure, swallowed her saliva but did not falter.
Ash-san, I too have made up my mind!
Ash noticed that Ai's behavior and words were peculiar today, not to mention the fact that she voluntarily sought him out. Unless there was a reason behind it, the girls should never have agreed to fight alongside him.
However, Ash did not dislike the attitude displayed by the young girl at this moment. One could even say that he was anticipating it.
Before clarifying things, Ash decided to thoroughly enjoy the "special service" provided by Aida Mana.
"Although I have no idea what you are up to, don't think you can easily escape."
After hearing Ash's words, Ai took a deep breath and shouted at him with a loud voice.
"Wait for me!"
Her voice was so resounding that it caused Ash to halt his steps.
"Obviously, it's Ash-san who is doing something incomprehensible to others, right?"
"Why do you speak so naturally as if it's someone else's fault?"
Unable to tolerate Ash's poor manners and the disturbance caused by his trash-talking any longer, Ai finally expressed herself in her own way.
"You brought that up."
Upon hearing Ai's words, Ash genuinely began to ponder.
Hmm, why indeed? Is it because I am also seeking the reason?
"Probably because I am a self-centered individual who doesn't consider other people's feelings," he concluded.
Upon hearing Ash's words, everyone, from the spirits to the eavesdropper hanging on the tower, was astounded by his candidness.
The spirit Sharuru couldn't help but sarcastically comment, "So, you finally realize it, huh, ~Charl!"
"I have no intention of changing."
"Since you're already an adult, you should reflect on yourself more and set a good example for us children!"
Aida Mana was not someone without a temper, especially when confronted with a situation where the other party seemed to have captured Aii-chan and showed no signs of remorse. She was getting angry.
"Well, I apologize. I guess this adult of mine tends to act childish."
If you want to learn, go learn from the main characters in tokusatsu shows on TV. I'm not a good role model.
There has been enough chit-chat. Ash, now impatient, wanted to witness the true power of the so-called Precure.
"Let's fight!"
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Despite Ash's urging, Ai shook her head and refused.
"No, it's not for fighting. It's to make Ash-san realize his wrongdoing. So, let's go, Sharuru!"
It seems that the young girl in front of him, as she claimed, was not at all swayed by Ash's words and continued to stand firm.
"Just like you won't give up on your beliefs, I won't easily change either."
"Aida Mana, maybe we're similar in some ways!"
Ai, biting her lip, did not respond. Instead, she took out her Lovead and transformed into Cure Heart in front of him through her fairy partner.
"Overflowing love, Cure Heart-- Oh my!"
Before Ai could finish chanting her transformation phrase, Geartozinger in Ash's hand shattered her pink protective barrier and the explosive bullets on his armor burst, sending her flying in an unguarded state.
"You guys really love announcing your names, just like those teams. But now is not the time for that, is it?"
"How despicable!"
"I won't deny it." The knight shrugged, as he had been told the same thing before.
Realizing that further words were futile, Ai made up her mind and, determined not to retreat even if she had to fight against Ash, charged forward fearlessly.
Ash immediately felt a level of pressure that was completely different from their previous battle.
In general, Precure's fighting style wasn't flashy. Their bodies were strengthened to the extreme, possessing unparalleled strength and agility, turning themselves into the ultimate weapon.
Every punch and kick delivered by Ai in her assault against Ash was precise and without any excess, displaying a resolute elegance that made it seem like she was dancing to a tune.
When Ash saw sparks flying as Ai's fist grazed his shoulder armor, even his masked face showed a bewildered expression.
[Sword Vent]
Catching the Dragon Sword that popped out from a nearby mirror, Ash deflected Ai's straight punch with the slanted blade, and with his other hand, he slapped away her fist from the hilt before launching a counterattack.
Having confirmed the formidable defense mechanism of the Precure armor, Ash saw no need to hold back anymore. With the weapon in his possession, he seems to be assisted by God . The sword in his hand swiftly danced through the air, creating a dazzling flurry of slashes that forced Ai to defend and retreat.
"Ash, why did you capture Aii-chan?!"
Ai seized the opportunity and urgently asked Ash the most important question.
Aii-chan was taken, and she believed it was my doing? As she looked into Ai's determined eyes, Ash seemed to understand what was going on.
"Who knows? Maybe you'll find out once you defeat me."
Ai stepped forward once again. The sharp edge of the Dragon Sword grazed her, lightly brushing against her golden hair and taking a few strands with it.
With a low shout, Ai unleashed a barrage of punches, her fists leaving afterimages. Ash temporarily raised his hands to defend against the flurry, and taking advantage of this moment, Ai delivered a spinning kick to his wrist, knocking the Dragon Sword out of his hand.
However, Ai's disarmament did not go as planned. Rather than kicking away the weapon, it was as if Ash used her momentum to throw the weapon away. The Dragon Sword traced a perfect arc between the two of them, landing in his other hand. He swiftly gripped the hilt and pulled it downward, slashing diagonally at Ai's exposed chest.
Sparks flew as Ai cried out in pain and was sent flying backward.
Seizing the opportunity, Ash placed his hand on the card box and issued a command to Dragblacker. He continued to engage with Ai in combat, pulling her along and dragging the battlefield in a certain direction.
At the same time, Ash was amazed by the escalating intensity of Ai's attacks as time went on. It seemed that as they fought, Ai was almost keeping up with Ash's attack rhythm, making him marvel at her as a legendary warrior with terrifying talent.
Fortunately, this didn't make Ash feel threatened, and it wasn't just because Ai's movements lacked killing intent.
With a slight tilt of his head, Ash narrowly dodged Ai's high kick by a hair's breadth. As her foot grazed his throat, Ash swiftly reached out and grabbed Ai's ankle, creating a significant opening. Taking advantage of the distance, he kicked her in the buttocks before she could defend with her hands, sending her flying backward once again.
This was also due to Ash's honed skills and experience.
"I'm stronger than you."
"Who kicks someone's butt like that? That's going too far!"
Ai, propping herself up on the ground, protested with a red face while holding her backside.
"What's the problem? Would you prefer I use my hands next time?"
"Huh?! You're still going to continue?!" Ai quickly got up, blushing even more, and retreated repeatedly, covering her cheeks.
In the shadows, Bel, holding the unconscious Aii-chan, observed everything secretly.
As expected, just as he thought, Ash had no evidence to prove that he didn't kidnap Aii-chan, and he showed no desire to explain. The conflict between the two ignited quickly.
With a villainous smirk on his face, Bel started to fantasize about what would happen next.
Fight, fight! Let the Precure and Kamen Rider battle to their heart's content! In the end, both sides will be exhausted. If there's still a victorious party, then I, Bel, will step in for the weakened one!
Wait, why does it feel like they're getting closer to this side? Is it just an illusion?
Following Dragblacker's covert guidance, Ash slowly approached the designated location. As he prepared himself, he noticed that Ai on the other side had also slowed down her attack frequency, as if coordinating with him.
Could it be that she has also realized?
There was only one way to confirm this hypothesis.
After exchanging punches with Ai once again, Ash performed a backflip to distance himself from her before she could fully unleash her power. He then raised his fist.
"All this dilly-dallying is too slow. Let's settle it with one decisive blow."
"Sure!"
Both of them clenched their fists, shattering the floor tiles beneath their feet. The force unleashed created a violent gust of wind behind them. Their fists, as if on fire, pointed at each other, with only one goal in their eyes: victory.
As if delivering the final punch that would determine the winner on a battlefield, they simultaneously changed directions. Their fists, accompanied by the piercing sound of air friction, broke through the façade and collided with Bel, who had been watching intently, holding his breath.
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