Chapter 181

Unova region, N's Castle.

N learned of this failure from Zoroark with regret. He smiled, didn't care too much, appeased Zoroark's low mood, and turned to marvel at everything Zoroark saw in the dream realm.

"Are there many Pokémon gathered on that floating island? And the Three Swordsmen legendary in this region? And unknown powerful Pokémon? That is really beautiful, just like a paradise for Pokémon. I also want to see it with my own eyes."

Zoroark nodded: "Zoro (If N can enter there, he will definitely be able to become friends with other Pokémon)."

N sighed. It is very difficult for humans to enter the dreams of Pokémon, but it seems that it is not impossible.

A long time ago, a large experimental facility in the suburbs of Striaton City had an accidental explosion. Now it has been destroyed, leaving only some broken walls. Now it is a place for children and Pokémon to play.

That area is called the Dreamyard.

It is said that it was a facility for using a Pokémon named "Musharna" to release dream mist for research. The researchers once wanted to complete a certain device by studying the dreams of Pokémon... And this investigation report is now lying completely in the laboratory of Team Plasma.

And your foster father Ghetsis... no, it should be said that the Sage companions under his command once had such a plan, but it has not been put into practice for the time being—

By capturing Musharna, making it release dream mist, thereby manipulating people's hearts through the dream realm, making people want to abandon their Pokémon in their dreams, so that they can liberate the Pokémon from Poké Balls without any effort, making them gain freedom.

And there is such an idea within Team Plasma: the method of liberating Pokémon is not limited to cultural dissemination and propaganda. It is best to use force, take the opponent's Pokémon away through force, and then liberate them, which is not a solution.

However, in this way... N felt that such behavior is no different from the organization named Team Rocket entrenched in a distant region. It is contrary to his ideals, and wouldn't this reason and behavior be very split?

But quite a few people in the team seem to recognize this philosophy. Gradually, even N himself felt that this might really be a way.

But it is best... to explain the reason carefully to the other party before the battle, and let the other party's Pokémon also realize that it is being enslaved...

"Striaton City, Dreamyard. Should I go?"

N muttered to himself, and also listened to the story about "the other hero" that Zoroark explained to him.

Although Zoroark did not see that human, being able to gather Legendary Pokémon to live peacefully together is enough to show that the other party is extraordinary.

And mysterious, not showing his face... Doesn't this also happen to be one of the characteristics of a "hero"?

"The Legendary Dragon wants my treasure, but my treasure is you... my friends. Nothing is more important than my friends. As for the remaining things, if it thinks those gemstones and clothes can be counted as treasures, it can have as many as it wants."

N didn't care about these external things, but Ghetsis liked to collect these golden things. He believed that a king must have the dignity and appearance of a king, and the castle must also be majestic and solemn. Naturally, those luxurious decorations also have the meaning of existence.

"The warning of the unknown Pokémon... no, I don't agree with its statement."

"It is precisely because I found the truth I want to practice that I will chase and realize it. It is precisely because we are all living lives that humans have no qualification to deprive Pokémon of freedom. If it has also experienced a past of being bound, it should know how precious freedom is."

For Mewtwo's warning, N was unmoved, and he heard Mewtwo's implication—that powerful Pokémon also has a "master," so can the words spoken by the bound guy represent those Pokémon who truly yearn for freedom?

This instead strengthened N's determination to enter the Dream World and liberate the Pokémon!

"The recognized hero... I must meet him, but... where will he be?"

N decided to let his Team Plasma companions inquire about the existence of that "hero." Although the clues were almost equivalent to none, the other party had a particularly obvious feature—a workshop!

Although it is a workshop in a dream, the other party might also have a workshop in reality... Wait? N suddenly remembered his foster father Ghetsis. He seemed to have bought special items from a certain workshop before.

N dug into his pocket and took out a "King's Rock" of a special shape.

A coronation item given to a king, an item that can make specific Pokémon evolve, but it is artificially manufactured rather than naturally born rock, and has the special effect of making Pokémon recognize themselves more.

Could this special "King's Rock" come from that mysterious workshop?

However, when N took the initiative to find Ghetsis and ask about the origin of the King's Rock and the workshop, Ghetsis seemed a bit vigilant. He leaned over the gorgeous long table and raised his head, quite having the temperament of a regent.

"N, why are you asking about these?"

"Hmm... did the operation to recruit the Legendary Dragon in the dream realm fail?"

Ghetsis learned what happened in the dream realm. Team Plasma has always had a research plan targeting the Dream World. Although this "Dream World" is only a small story like a fairy tale legend in the cognition of many Unova people, through N's ability to communicate with Pokémon, the real existence of this world has been confirmed.

If not necessary, Ghetsis does not intend to let N come into contact with too many external philosophies. It took a lot of effort to cultivate him into his current "firm" posture, and he cannot be "polluted" by external thoughts.

But considering that the "workshop" is also a target to be drawn in, Ghetsis thought that even if he told N, it might not matter.

"... I originally wanted the craftsman who can manufacture special items to join our cause and invited him to serve as the eighth Sage. But unfortunately, he is currently not in Unova, and it seems he has no demands in this regard. But this doesn't matter. Other Sages have also refused my invitation several times, but as long as he can understand what a great cause liberating Pokémon is, then he will definitely participate."

"You want to talk to him? That craftsman seems very busy... Forget it, since you intend to communicate with him, it is not impossible."

"But I think the more important thing at the moment is to obtain the recognition of the Legendary Dragon. Since the recruitment in the Dream World failed, we must act as soon as possible in reality." Ghetsis glanced at Zoroark, and obvious disappointment appeared in his eyes, but it was quickly covered up by him.

"I learned some secret news. The Champion of the Unova region, Alder, for some reason, seems to be looking for the Legendary Dragon, and the image he described is exactly the same as the Legendary Dragon in the dream realm. Hmm, now one point can be confirmed, that is, that dragon is really very important, even if its image does not match the legend... That must be the third dragon that was hidden."

"And, Champion Alder is also looking for a place called 'White Forest.' Even I, who have read many books, have not found any records about this forest. That must be the hiding place of the Legendary Dragon!"

"And the fossil research team in Nacrene City recently conducted excavations in the Desert Resort and seemed to have dug up an ancient ruin. I think we can investigate that ruin, and those fossil researchers seem to have discovered huge dragon bones. We need to give them some research time to see if those dragon bones have any relationship with the legendary giant dragon we are looking for."

N thought for a while and nodded.

"That's right... You are right. Now finding the legendary giant dragon is indeed more important. I must hurry up and become a true hero."

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A certain ancient mansion, Unown E woke up in a daze.

As soon as it woke up, it heard many companions calling its name around it. Unown E was startled. When it was completely awake, it found that it had arrived at a completely strange place!

Hey, hey, I was still sleeping in the pendulum, damn you guys! Where did you bring me?! Is this still Sinjoh!

Why are there crystals everywhere in this place, and there is a little girl on the ground... Wait, what is floating in the little girl's hand?

Aren't those "Legend Plates"?!

"You are willing to play with me..." The little girl smiled, and the surrounding Unown also responded happily. Only Unown E looked confused.

No, don't talk to yourself, who wants to play with you!

Hey, wait, why is that little girl holding a drawing book and starting to cry... What are you crying for? And calling for daddy? Did your daddy descend in dimension and become a paper man?

"Unown~" The Unown on the side called Unown E.

Old E, don't be dazed! That girl is hoping we can help her realize her wish!

Did you see the shape on the drawing book?

Just follow that shape and conjure a Pokémon out, that thing seems to be called...

Entei, right!

(End of chapter)