Chapter 556 Dealing with Legendary Pokémon, Teacher Yu is a pro!
Chapter 556 Dealing with Legendary Pokémon, Teacher Yu is a pro!
Chapter 556 Dealing with Legendary Pokémon, Teacher Yu is a pro!
The divine war in the Forest of Oruans has come to a temporary end.
With the "mediation" of Qingyu and Zygarde, Yveltal was finally forced to accept the life energy from Xerneas with tears in her eyes and deep emotion.
After eating its fill, it quickly returned to hibernation, curling up into a ball and transforming into a giant stone cocoon, standing tall deep in the forest.
As for Xerneas, he returned to the center of the forest where he was dormant, crouched down, and buried his entire body in the ground.
Seeing its clumsy and slow movements, Qingyu suddenly thought of some things that marine creatures often do.
Lying on the sand!
However, Xerneas's sand-lying behavior might last for quite a long time.
Thank you again for your help, humanity.
Xerneas, with only his head sticking out, sent a final telepathic message before closing his eyes and burying his head back into the earth.
Only its two gleaming horns on its head pointed towards the sky, making it look like a strangely shaped tree.
"Is this the final step in the ecological cycle?"
Daigo nodded, showing great respect for the composed Xerneas.
A legendary Pokémon with such immense power would actually be willing to awaken once every thousand years and give its excess energy as food to another arch-rival in order to maintain the long-term stability of the ecosystem.
Even among divine beasts, it was the most divine and rational being it had ever seen.
"Yes, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"
Qingyu raised her head and looked at the Zygarde, which had not yet left.
After a moment of contemplation, Zigeld finally nodded.
Just as it was about to accelerate away, a sound of footsteps coming from afar immediately caught everyone's attention.
Looking in the direction from which the sound came, a man nearly three meters tall, like a giant, appeared in their line of sight, running wildly toward them.
The man was dressed in tattered clothes, with disheveled white hair hanging down from his temples and draped over a tightly wrapped, tattered green scarf.
Despite the fact that it was still quite hot for Carlos this time of year, he was completely wrapped up, wearing a scarf and a felt hat.
It looks eerie no matter how you look at it.
AZ?
Qingyu immediately recognized his identity and was also curious—could this King Carlos from three thousand years ago have run all the way from Miare City on foot?
Is he really a superman?
"Damn it—am I too late again?!"
When the man quickly approached the group and saw Xerneas and Yveltal already fast asleep, he suddenly collapsed to the ground as if all his strength had been drained, muttering to himself.
"Who is that?!"
Daigo scratched his head.
Even though everything was over, he still planned to ask Princess Diancie to take him back to the Land of Minerals.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a human I didn't recognize suddenly appeared.
And—can humans really grow to three meters tall?
Could this guy be some kind of Pokémon that can mimic human form?
Hiding behind Qingyu, An Xin'er and Hupa kept their eyes on him.
"It's Grandpa AZ—"
An Xin'er turned to look at Xiao Huba and suddenly realized that although they hadn't stayed in this space-time for very long, they had indirectly changed many things and caused significant changes to the original timeline.
For example, although they directly caused Mr. Vladari's plan to fail, they also prevented Grandpa Az from participating in this divine war, causing him and Flora to miss each other again.
If it weren't for Grandpa AZ and that hotel, would the Carlos region in the future be completely unaware of what's going to happen?
Thinking of this, An Xin'er immediately tugged at Qing Yu's sleeve.
After Qingyu squatted down, she leaned closer and whispered, "Uncle Qingyu, could you help Grandpa AZ?"
"He's so pitiful—"
Qingyu's expression suddenly became somewhat complicated.
Is AZ pitiful?
Judging from the performance three thousand years later, this is indeed the case.
The former king has now fallen to the point of being a disheveled homeless man who barely survives by rummaging through garbage cans.
The last vestige of obsession that bound him in life remains unresolved to this day.
But ultimately, it was all his own choice.
Three thousand years ago, it was he who created the "ultimate weapon" with the power to destroy the entire region, almost causing the complete destruction of the Carlos region.
Every cause has its effect; everything he is suffering is simply paying the price for his past reckless behavior.
However, after three thousand years of wandering, AZ has long since awakened and regrets the crimes it once committed.
His appearance in Miare City must be because he sensed Vladali's thoughts and was trying to persuade him not to follow in his footsteps.
Thinking of this, Qingyu was already moved with compassion.
"Haven't we found relief this time either? Are we going to have to wait another thousand years?"
"If this is the eternal punishment I must endure as a sinner—"
After muttering to himself for a few more times, the man's expression became noticeably more dejected. He struggled to his feet and, hunched over, prepared to leave.
"Then I will continue to wait."
"Until the day I say goodbye to Huayedi, or until my end."
However, Diancie blocked his way.
"Hello, is there some kind of trouble?"
Seeing the man's gloomy expression, Princess Tianxi struck up a conversation with him, giving him a sweet smile.
AZ paused for a moment, then shook his head.
"It's nothing."
The magical beast, shining like a sacred diamond, has its descendants here every thousand years.
And they asked the same questions.
"If you're lost, we can help you find your way out!"
Although AZ seemed reluctant to communicate with it, Diancie didn't mind and continued to ask questions enthusiastically.
"—It wasn't me who got lost, but a friend of mine."
Perhaps infected by Diancie's enthusiasm, AZ, who was originally about to leave, actually stopped and whispered in his weathered, hoarse voice.
"I can't find it."
"friend----"
After thinking carefully for a moment, Tianxi nodded emphatically.
"That's indeed a very important matter; you can't just abandon your friends!"
"Do you need us to help you search?"
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The words that Diancie spoke with a smile left AZ silent for a long time before she finally gave a bitter smile.
"No need, thank you for comforting me."
"I'm sorry, I have to leave."
Just as he was leaving, the Zygarde, which had been silently observing him, suddenly spoke.
I know you, human king who has committed crimes.
Upon hearing the mechanical voice from within his heart, AZ abruptly raised his head and looked at the enormous Gundam standing firmly on the ground.
"Are you here to laugh at me, Zygarde?"
AZ's voice was neither sad nor happy, and his tone showed little respect when speaking directly to legendary Pokémon.
"We will meet again a thousand years from now."
"Let's talk about it then."
Zygard was unconcerned by the offensive remarks made by AZ.
With just a few words, it made the other person instantly lose control of their expression.
I've heard from your avatars about your three thousand years of wandering, and I know you've truly repented.
Now, I'd like to ask you one last question.
Do you regret it?
Zigeld's voice was like a bolt from the blue, leaving AZ stunned on the spot.
After a long while, he licked his dry, cracked lips and gave a self-deprecating smile.
I have no regrets.
"If it's to save Huayedi, I'm willing to pay any price."
"But—I have indeed hurt those people who trusted me, and also implicated many unrelated magical beasts."
"Therefore, I will always use myself as a negative example to warn future generations not to make the most extreme decisions."
AZ's tone was very firm.
In the war waged by Carlos three thousand years ago, no one ultimately benefited.
Even if Carlos ultimately wins, the price he pays will be far too high.
Therefore, Carlos cannot afford to have any more wars.
Perhaps the meaning of his immortality lies in using his own story to warn future generations against repeating that dark history.
He was happy to accept this arrangement.
【————】
Zigeld did not speak, but silently scrutinized him for a long time.
Until the very end, it didn't say another word, but simply spewed out high-temperature gas and quickly rose into the air, disappearing as a shooting star.
AZ shook his head, seemingly unsurprised by Zygarde's behavior.
He never asked for forgiveness from gods or humans, he only hoped that one day he could see his dearest friend again.
When will that eternal flower and its petals bloom before me again?
AZ suddenly choked up, and when she looked up in the direction where Zygarde had left, the light in her eyes had already disappeared.
However-
"I think your answer is quite good!"
"And that little guy, he probably thinks the same way I do, right?"
Qingyu appeared in front of AZ at some point, and after smiling and speaking, pointed behind the other person.
AZ was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening and immediately looked back.
The sun was shining brightly today, and a beautiful red and black flower appeared before him.
The black flower, holding up its petals, raised its head and gazed quietly at its dearest friend who had waited for it for three thousand years with a complex look in its eyes.
"Flower—flower petals and stem!"
Two clear tears slid down AZ's cheeks, her pupils involuntarily contracted, and her body trembled violently with each sob.
He carefully raised his hands, and only after gently touching the flower petal stem did he withdraw them as if he had been electrocuted.
"I've finally found you—"
"This time, we will never be apart—"
After AZ wiped away her tears, she revealed an ugly smile.
Seeing this, the black-spotted leaf stem silently flew to his right shoulder and sat down, reaching out to help him wipe away his tears.
"Ugh————"
Daigo suddenly felt that using this scene as the ending of a major event might not be bad?
But who exactly is he?
How could the king of Carlos from three thousand years ago still be alive today?
Of course, even a straight man like Daigo would never ask such a mood-ruining question at such a touching reunion.
"Phew—Grandpa Az and Flower Leafy were reunited in the end!"
An Xin'er patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.
Qingyu also showed a relieved smile.
He had been vaguely guessing something when the little guy started acting strangely.
Will AZ, like Vladali, play a key role in the events five years later?
In this way, everyone is happy.
At least in my memory, there shouldn't be any other major problems in the Carlos region for the time being.
The plot of Vladari and Team Flame has failed in its infancy; the rest can be left to Karune to gather evidence and resolve.
AZ finally got her wish and reunited with the eternal flower she had been searching for for three thousand years.
Even Daigo, who shouldn't have been here, gained Diancie's friendship in the Carlos region and received a sacred diamond as a gift.
Almost everyone gained something, the only one who suffered was Dr. Blatano, whose entire dissertation was wasted.
Well, the world of Mega Evolution is indeed too complex; a mid-generation Pokémon professor like him simply can't handle it!
When they left the Forest of Oruans, AZ and Flower Leaf had already left.
Daigo's expression clearly showed some reluctance.
So when Diancie waved goodbye to them, he finally asked the question he had always wanted to ask but never had the chance: "Princess Diancie, may I accompany you to the Land of Minerals?"
"Of course!"
Princess Diancie smiled and nodded, causing Daigo's eyes to light up instantly.
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"As my friends, the gates of the Mineral Kingdom will always be open to you. You're welcome to come and play with me anytime!"
"Great! Then I—"
Just as Daigo was about to leave with Diancie, he was suddenly nudged in the chest by Aoba, who had already grown impatient with the situation.
"You rascal, once you go to the Land of Minerals, you probably won't want to come out again!"
After Qingyu made a sarcastic remark with a laugh, her expression immediately turned quite serious.
"There's something I need to discuss with you, the Hoenn champion."
"Due to the impact of the previous Mega Hoopa, legendary Pokémon in some regions may awaken earlier than expected."
"And the most likely candidates are those two legendary Pokémon from your Hoenn region."
"So—you know what I mean, right?"
After all, it's information from Arceus, so its credibility is quite high.
Aoba winked at Daigo a few times, and Daigo could only give a helpless wry smile.
"This is really bad news, and the timing couldn't be worse—"
"However, you're right."
"As the Hoenn Champion, no matter how unserious you are usually, you must bring people confidence when it comes to the crucial moment."
Daigo nodded, then turned to look at Princess Diancie, who was curiously waiting for his answer.
"I'm sorry, Princess Diancie."
"When we have time in the future, Qingyu and I will visit the Land of Minerals again."
"Okay, I'm really looking forward to your arrival!"
After responding with a smile, Tianxi skipped away.
As he watched its silhouette gradually disappear, Daigo's expression quickly returned to serious.
"Well then, I'll take my leave now, Teacher Yu."
"I plan to go back to the Hoenn region to keep a close eye on Team Magma and Team Aqua's movements."
"If the Hoenn region is destined to experience a disaster, and I am unable to resolve it—"
Daigo raised his head and looked at Aoba earnestly, making his request.
"At that time, I'll be asking you, Master Yu, to summon that black Rayquaza to help the Hoenn region resolve the crisis!"
Qingyu smiled and nodded.
"Of course, I haven't been to the Hoenn region yet."
"If you need my help, just shout my name from the navigator."
"When it comes to dealing with legendary Pokémon, Teacher Yu is a pro!"
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