Chapter 171: The Settling of Mewtwo and the Three Swordsmen

The settling of Mewtwo further strengthened the Dream Island. The Three Swordsmen found Mewtwo, a Pokémon created by artificial means, to be a novelty. After a deep exchange, they found themselves in agreement—they began to collectively condemn the actions of humans. Especially after a further deep exchange with Calyrex, they became even more convinced that a portion of humanity was truly untrustworthy.

In terms of criticizing humanity, the Three Swordsmen had always been professionals. They did not blame the doctor named Fuji, as they could understand the emotional impulse of wanting to see a departed loved one, but for Team Rocket, the Three Swordsmen naturally labeled them with a flood of negative reviews.

As for Snowslide Slope, they gave a mixed review.

After all, Calyrex itself bore some responsibility for the loss of faith, and the ancients of Snowslide Slope were quite honest. Even without the protection of the Bountiful Harvest, they were willing to reduce their own rations to continue making offerings for many years; this was already quite sincere. One could not demand too much; after all, everyone really had to eat, and if protection could not be provided, then sacrifices could only cease.

"The world is truly vast."

Cobalion nodded slightly: "Our journey of cultivation perhaps should not stop at Unova; we should head to other regions for training."

So, is this the reason why Legendary Pokémon always appear in other regions later on?

Xiang Guangtai was stewing new curry on the side while listening to the conversation of the Pokémon. He did not expect that besides Mewtwo embarking on a new journey, even the Three Swordsmen had similar plans.

Moreover, in the game, the Three Swordsmen did indeed head to the Crown Tundra for training. At this moment, they discussed it among themselves and felt they could help Calyrex with research on land cultivation to quickly nurture Phantom Soil and Radiant Flowers, and incidentally help Calyrex gather a wave of faith. This did not require any reward; it was just mutual help between Pokémon.

Inviting other Pokémon to come to the Dream Island from the dream realm was not a difficult task for the Three Swordsmen, who were quite famous among the Pokémon community. However, Walking Wake had previously left deep psychological shadows on many Pokémon, so if they saw Walking Wake, they might not dare to set foot on this vast new land.

One cannot discuss morality with an Ancient Dragon. From Walking Wake's words, it could be learned that its behavior was still considered good; it was just "picking up" some good things and had not gone to hunt other Pokémon. Isn't fighting something that happens frequently within the Pokémon community? What is so strange about it? This matter was unremarkable.

In its era, there were even more ferocious "hunters." Those Pokémon truly would start fighting and hunting without saying a word, and would not stop until death.

"In short, please do not enter the dreams of other Pokémon to run wild in the future. The gray dream you entered last time was actually Kyurem's dream. There is nothing you need in that guy's dream, nor are there any treasures; there is only a patch of frozen soil and caves."

Walking Wake looked at Xiang Guangtai and nodded, feeling extremely happy inside!

If you had told me earlier that I could enable auto-loot, then why would I run into the dreams of other Pokémon to pick up things? That is too much trouble!

Now, the Three Swordsmen were no longer enemies or opponents in Walking Wake's eyes, but were labeled as friends!

While everyone was talking to each other, Dou Jianqiao felt the scene before them gradually becoming blurry.

The time for this dream entry was almost up.

"Mera?"

Larvesta, who had been spitting fire and drawing, only then noticed that the figures of its "trainer" and that strange sword Pokémon were dimming. It wiggled over. Xiang Guangtai looked at Larvesta, which had already restrained its power, and waved with a smile:

"Don't worry, I will come to pick you up very soon."

"Mera?" Larvesta did not yet realize that this was a dream, but immediately after, its body also began to dim. Chirping, it disappeared even faster than Xiang Guangtai and Dou Jianqiao.

"Growth is excessive, the body has completely awakened, its dream is about to disappear." Cobalion whispered, but for Pokémon like them, there was no limit to the time they could stay in the dream realm.

The Three Swordsmen also decided to leave temporarily to help Calyrex find Pokémon willing to settle on the Dream Island.

Before Xiang Guangtai disappeared, Mewtwo stated the thoughts in its heart and informed him of the information it knew regarding "Eternal Life."

"Mewtwo, where do you and your believers and friends intend to seek 'Eternal Life'?"

Although Calyrex had forgotten many things, there were still some matters deeply branded in its mind, such as a certain war that happened a long time ago, though that war did not have much to do with Calyrex.

And eternal life was the keyword in that war.

Calyrex's expression was somewhat worried, because that life was not something that could be easily obtained. Although it had only known Mewtwo for a short time, Mewtwo's past could be described as quite complex, and it was currently at a critical turning point in its life.

"Ah, I plan to go to the Oblivia region."

"It really is Kalos, hmm?" Calyrex's words choked, its large eyes staring blankly.

Eh, why is this different from what I thought?

Oblivia region, where is that?

"I learned strange rumors from some remote places. I didn't care about those things before, but now I must go and search for them." Mewtwo smiled:

"In the distant Oblivia region, that archipelago is also known as the Lost Paradise. It is said that in the ancient times of that region, there once appeared an immortal ruler who wore strange armor made of gold."

The expression of the gradually disappearing Xiang Guangtai suddenly changed.

Oh? Oblivia, isn't this the region from the Pokémon Ranger spin-off!

Pokémon Rangers possess outrageous black technology in the Pokémon world. Xiang Guangtai still remembered that the few episodes where they made guest appearances in the anime showcased this, especially the Rangers from Oblivia. They could use a Capture Styler to draw a summoning mark on the ground, and then they could "summon" the corresponding Pokémon from other regions out of thin air!

It is simply like teleportation magic! This has absolutely nothing to do with technology!

The Capture Styler is a technological product (×), it is basically a magic item (√)!

Among Pokémon, only Hoopa's golden rings can compete with this thing. However, compared to its functionality, Hoopa's golden rings are completely superior to the Capture Styler. One can only say that there is always someone stronger, and human technology ultimately has its limits.

"Hmm, an immortal ruler, very similar, indeed." Calyrex thought of something and muttered: "Since he is immortal, how did he disappear?"

"I don't know." Mewtwo shook its head.

"My friend. Although I do not know what kind of place Oblivia is, eternal life is definitely not something that can be easily obtained. It is extremely dangerous. When you learn the truth of this power, you will no longer pursue it."

"Then the truth is..."

"I forgot." Calyrex answered very naturally. "But I still remember it is very dangerous, just like I remember Eternatus is very dangerous."

It really forgot. After all, it didn't even remember the specific reason why its own faith was lost, and it couldn't recall the specific content of the grudge between it and Eternatus. How could it still remember the mess in neighboring Kalos?

"If there are any special items there, please help me bring some back." Xiang Guangtai asked naturally, and incidentally asked Mewtwo to investigate the matter of the "Mark Plates."

Mewtwo: "Mark Plates?"

Xiang Guangtai: "A type of plate unique to the Oblivia region, recording many strange marks. These marks can summon the corresponding Pokémon at any time, and are not restricted by time or space. But there is one requirement: it must be a Pokémon with which one has once shared a connection of hearts to be called by the mark."

Mewtwo was stunned.

It hadn't even gone to that new region yet, and even in the outside world, information about this region was very scarce. It didn't expect Xiang Guangtai to be so clear about the special ancient artifacts of that region!

No, is he worthy of being a Legendary Craftsman?! Mastering so much unknown knowledge!

Mewtwo agreed to investigate the matter of the Mark Plates, and Xiang Guangtai also incidentally told Mewtwo that there seemed to be evil organizations active there, so it was best to disguise itself before going, to avoid being controlled by the manipulation machines they hand-crafted—many evil organizations could inexplicably churn out such powerful machines, and as for the principles of their manufacture, it was simply like nonsense.

Xiang Guangtai did know that Mewtwo might directly participate in the Ranger plot if it went there. It seemed that a controlled Mewtwo had indeed appeared in the Ranger plot. Hopefully, the Mewtwo on our side wouldn't flip over. Although that Mewtwo was defeated and pacified by the Ranger in the plot, that Mewtwo did not have the strength of the theatrical version's Mewtwo.

However, Xiang Guangtai did not remember the Ranger plot very clearly.

But there seemed to be something similar in the Special Manga regarding golden armor and eternal life.

The armor "Eternal" that could prolong a person's life and the sword "Instant" that could reflect all attacks were given to Archie by the early behind-the-scenes villain Sird in the Special Manga, but in the end, it was never explained what materials or principles these two items were made of. This is a typical villain item made up by nonsense. Wouldn't it be invincible if Zacian held that sword that could reflect all attacks?

"I have also manufactured machines to control Pokémon before, I know how to do it. Thanks for the reminder. Could there be machines for mind control?" Mewtwo pondered slightly, already having a plan in mind.

Human mind control technology is different from the Psychic type; some are just simple machine waves, for example, Team Rocket has such technological devices.

"Does the shopkeeper not have any items to prevent mind control?"

"Yes, yes."

Xiang Guangtai took out a crystal-shining amulet:

"This is a 'Clear Amulet'! With this item, all your stats will not be lowered. At the same time, after my processing, it can also slightly purify the mind. Because the effect of one amulet is limited, you should take more."

"Also, the Courage Amulet I gave you before also has the effect of strengthening the will and eliminating negative emotions, which can also guard against mind control."

"Some Pokémon possess an ability called 'Aroma Veil,' which can prevent mind-attacking moves, and should also be effective against mind control. For example, Alcremie from the Galar region."

"Also, perhaps you can try to learn the cultivation methods of Cobalion and the others in the dream realm. That kind of 'Clear Heart' training is also a way to strengthen mental power."

Unova region, deep within the Ancient Castle.

"Mera!"

Quicksand covered the ancient city. In the deepest room, there was a gorgeous Pokémon with fiery red wings. It floated quietly in mid-air, with its back to a mural that seemed to record the sun. In this vast room, there were also many pottery jars and ancient items. They were placed neatly, as if the people from a long time ago were still using them.

Larvesta woke up from the quicksand in a daze, wiggling its body to shake off all the "Soft Sand" on its body, and then looked at the surrounding scene blankly.

Where did everyone go?

The trainer is also gone.

Hmm... are they playing a hide-and-seek game?

Larvesta was still full of expectation at first, hoping to find everyone in the quicksand or other rooms, but no matter how it searched, all the rooms were empty, with only the ancient, mottled ruins waiting quietly here to be excavated.

Larvesta stopped searching, and a nameless grievance welled up in its heart, gradually becoming anxious.

Stop hiding, come out quickly!

I won't eat too much this time!

The gorgeous Pokémon in the deepest part of the room heard Larvesta's cry, and it was very surprised. Since hundreds of years ago, Larvesta had not appeared here, and today it actually heard the cry of its own kind.

Larvesta was anxiously looking for everyone. When it arrived near the last room, it saw fierce flames surging from the dark doorway in the distance!

Ah, that must be Walking Wake's fire!

Larvesta wiggled quickly and dashed toward the direction where the fire surged, but what appeared from the darkness was a Pokémon shining like the sun!

Volcarona in the Ancient Castle!

"Urr~" Volcarona flapped its wings excitedly, scattering burning spark scales, looked at the "little kin" before it, and issued a sincere invitation!

Come to the fire, come to the fire!

Don't be afraid, child! Although I don't know why you awakened in this era, but... are you willing to be my son! I am your evolution, and also your kin!

By the way, child, why is the light on your body so intense?

Larvesta widened its blue eyes.

Then it shook its head firmly!

Although the flames on your body seem delicious, at most I can only treat you as a foster father!

And what evolution... your ability is not "Drought"!

"Mera, mera!" Larvesta rejected Volcarona's invitation, and then showed its power to the other party! The originally pitch-black ancient room was suddenly illuminated, and the fierce light stimulated the Pokémon in the darkness, making them scurry everywhere, and Volcarona was even more startled!

A Larvesta with the Drought ability? Our family does not have an illegal Pokémon like you!

Clang, clang.

A strange sound rang out, and Volcarona slowly raised its head, staring in a certain direction for a while.

Those humans are exploring this ruin again... but their footsteps are still far from reaching the deepest part of this land; they are just an ordinary archaeological team.

Larvesta wiggled into the last room. It saw the "Fire God" on the mural, and also saw those exquisite ancient pottery, revealing a look of longing.

And Volcarona behind it flapped its wings and finally made a "suggestion" with temptation to Larvesta.

"Urr~"

Then, shall I teach you the ancient fire techniques?

(End of chapter)