Chapter 216: Calling the King of Pokémon

Although the Unova region is full of all kinds of obsessive people, the core of its spiritual collision is indeed something other regions do not possess.

This also corresponds to the meaning in the region's name; a wide variety of Pokémon and humans live here, which will inevitably lead to various contradictions and sparks of ideological collision.

After Team Plasma's speech to "humans" ended, Aegislash gave another "speech" on the spot to those lost Pokémon!

What! The liars can speak, can't I?

We are the true King Pokémon recognized by Arceus, and we even have the Ribbon of the Hero on us!

【Listen to me, Pokémon!】

【Take a moment to recall; recall how you first met your Trainer.】

【When you were weak, how did you get to know your Trainer? Was it a chance meeting, an inadvertent encounter, active following, being attracted by some trait of his, or recognizing each other through battle?】

【For you, has following by the Trainer's side resulted in "growth"? We Pokémon are mysterious creatures; when we are born, we have been living hard in pursuit of growth.】

【That world was cruel; wild Pokémon have cruel competitive relationships. We were sad and painful all day, immersed in endless fighting, but at that time, we could indeed call ourselves free.】

【The weak have to fight; after fighting, they will grow; only with growth will they evolve. Later, humans appeared. In the distant ancient times, humans used Pokémon as tools to drive them away, but a group of people realized that Pokémon are partners, not tools...】

【Helping each other, satisfying each other's needs, completing difficult challenges together—just like this, the bond between humans and Pokémon was constantly strengthened.】

【People and Pokémon have forged ties with each other and embarked on a long journey. Different people, more Pokémon, laughing together, sad together, happy together, sharing joy and sorrow, contacting and encountering lives with different ideas. Thus, no matter what happens, there is no worry, and no matter what difficulties are encountered, there is no confusion.】

【The forging of a bond is not a matter of an instant; it must experience a long time or be catalyzed by major events. For a long time, what kind of bond have the Trainers who accompany you forged with you? Are those past memories still remembered by you? Just because of the flowery words of these liars, you easily destroy the bond between you and your Trainer?】

【Language possesses powerful strength, and perhaps the bond between you only reaches this level.】

【But no matter what, the history experienced in the past will not be erased; that is the proof of your existence in the world, and it is also the mark left by humans and Pokémon together in the world.】

【If you can have a little bit of emotion, anger, or any kind of emotion when you recall it, that proves that your history is by no means false, but incomparably real!】

【With a real history, do you want to listen to the orders of those idiots who have lost their wisdom and are like puppets controlled by others? Losing the history of the past, what remains is only a void ideal. This hollow thing cannot support the vast real world!】

【The bond is two-way; it is only formed when the history of humans and Pokémon intersects. Single-sided giving gets no return, and wishful self-intoxication is even more stupid. While recognizing yourself, you must also recognize your own history, as well as the hearts of the humans on the other side!】

【We must make our own choices, not be driven by anyone. Those who have no reason to forge bonds have no reason to point fingers at us who already have bonds. Their words are not worth mentioning!】

Aegislash's inner voice made the surrounding Pokémon shake violently, but the confusion in their hearts was also fading rapidly. Under the influence of Aegislash's strange charisma, they gradually began to echo the bits and pieces they had experienced with their Trainers...

If it wasn't truly for their own good, these Trainers wouldn't have released them. It is precisely because they like them so much that these people would endure the pain and let them run toward a broader and more beautiful world, even if it was just a fake world rendered by Team Plasma.

Of course, one cannot deny that there are indeed "indifferent" humans among them, but since it is such an attitude, it means that he has not forged a bond that is too deep with the Pokémon. This emotional giving is two-way, not single-sided. Since this is the case, there will be no complaints or confusion when they separate from each other.

"Oh, your speech is very infectious."

Xiang Guangtai was a bit surprised. He didn't expect Aegislash to be so eloquent. He vaguely remembered that when Aegislash was chatting with Lilligant, it was almost choked by Lilligant's sword-brain overload.

"Gie-uh, Gie! (These are all some heartfelt words. After meeting Arceus and Mew, I had this feeling. I also learned Arceus's way of speaking!)"

Aegislash bent its eyes into crescent moons again, but this was not a smile; it was anger—righteous anger!

"Gie-uh!"

I, for the sake of refuting that nation-building liar, secretly checked a lot of information on the Internet. Those books and words were not learned in vain! How can I say I am also a Pokémon that can read in an ancient kingdom? Compared with those kings and ministers, the means of these people to fool Pokémon are not on the table!

Surfing in online communities when I have nothing to do, posting some inquiries, and getting a lot of pointers from experts!

Of course, I used Xiang Guangtai's account... but it's not a big problem! The account names registered in different communities are different! Occasionally, I even help people answer questions!

Now I am the King of Pokémon who understands the heart of Pokémon!

"Hmm, you are the assistant manager." Xiang Guangtai indicated as such.

In the future, maybe business like battle consultation can be handed over to Aegislash directly... This guy seems to be better at talking than himself. Is this "talent"?

Aegislash manipulated the kings of past generations, established a kingdom where humans and Pokémon could live freely, and controlled human hearts with spiritual power. If you ignore the small story of the country's destruction at the end, they actually did quite well?

Is this the ability that this kind of Pokémon comes with? Remember to go to the Dream World to find a legendary café to give a speech next time; the effect should be better.

In the Special manga, Team Flare's Aegislash is also a master of "bewitchment + mind control," even able to forcibly control other people's brains, brainwashing all the Trainers in an entire town and the Sky Trainer school.

Of course...

"The reason why the speech is infectious should also be the effect of the 'Ribbon of the Hero.' A gift from Arceus, one of only three hero ribbons in the world, can inspire the confidence and strength of the Pokémon you meet."

"Dore-lee!" Lilligant also covered her mouth with her leaves and chuckled.

Aegislash is indeed different from the careless little sword in the past. Regardless, the improvement of speech ability also represents the improvement of state of mind. After experiencing some things and becoming a "King," such thoughts were produced.

From today to tomorrow, from humans and Pokémon to the world, fate is so closely connected—it is such an incredible thing!

Meeting an excellent partner is very lucky as a life, so you must hold him tightly. Many times, just being with each other is happy enough.

"Dore-lee!"

Battle is for growth. Pokémon who hope to grow will naturally actively look for Trainers who can help them. There is nothing wrong with this. But even people who are not good at battling and Pokémon who love battling will forge bonds with each other!

As long as life and life understand each other and feel that doing so is happy, then this is a meaningful thing!

And for the rest, you just need to be full of courage!

"Haya..." Grotle tilted its head.

Too much was said; actually, I don't quite understand, but it doesn't matter. Just know what you want and what you want to get.

Trainers once reclaimed barren land with Pokémon and finally created a place where everyone could live. This spirit will not be changed in the future!

Therefore, these people who are enemies with Trainers are definitely not good things. If you know this, there is no confusion!

Because they don't want to be looked down upon, don't want to be bullied by those powerful Pokémon, they constantly exercise themselves, become Pokémon invited to be Trainers, get recognized, and will continue to work hard in the future, become stronger and bigger, and finally, carry the entire continent on their backs!

The surrounding Pokémon listened to the voices of these three. Starting from the first Espeon, the Pokémon completely recalled the bits and pieces they had with their respective Trainers, dazed, sad, happy, and then... they looked at the Team Plasma people with an indifferent expression.

Who was it that made the Trainer abandon them in the name of love?

That was not the Trainer's fault. Pokémon are still confused and at a loss, but for humans, possessing language and wisdom means they are more easily influenced by external public opinion, morality, and ideas.

However, at least one point was not wrong.

No matter for what reason those Trainers abandoned them, the love for them would not decrease.

"You... what's wrong with you?"

That Elite Trainer looked in surprise as the six Pokémon stopped their battle preparations and looked at him with scrutinizing eyes.

At this time, the Elite Trainer seemed to hear some sound from these Pokémon in a trance. His expression changed very richly, but he still gritted his teeth:

"We are organized to truly liberate Pokémon, not to make you suffer. Everyone, lend me your strength! I don't know what that Pokémon said to you, but we also have bonds, don't we! Everyone is a partner! Everyone in the organization and the Pokémon are the same!"

"The current battle is to let other Pokémon get the same freedom! That's why we have to take other people's Pokémon! Humans and Pokémon together will not be happy!"

The six Pokémon looked at each other.

Although they were shaken, but...

【Can't you tell if that person is telling the truth or not?】

Aegislash's spiritual voice rang out again: 【If you can't confirm it, then confirm it through battle!】

【We Pokémon are creatures good at fighting. Through battle, each other's hearts will be opened without obstacles. Humans are the same. The light of life that shines when fighting cannot be faked. Use this point to confirm it!】

The six Pokémon instantly cheered up. They were not fighting for those ethereal, hollow ideals.

They were just confirming Aegislash's heart, and... their own true history!

The days in Team Plasma were indeed good, but... there was an unreal emptiness. Although the smiles those people wore were kind, they always put them in some dark places, constantly instilling theories like freedom, and demanding they be proud of it. Now that I think about it... it's really a strange feeling.

【Fight to your heart's content, everyone!】

Aegislash's shout drew a response from all the Pokémon. The central plaza suddenly became a mess, but the Pokémon did not attack humans, but used their own way to confirm each other's hearts!

And those six Pokémon also launched a challenge to Aegislash and the other two Pokémon!

Sawsbuck, Gigalith, Unfezant, Zebstrika, Fraxure, and the Foongus facing them!

Ah, if an ordinary person saw Foongus, they would definitely shout "Scare me to death!", but Xiang Guangtai has two Grass-type Pokémon in his hands!

By the way...

Light radiated from Lilligant's flower crown. Xiang Guangtai handed the Sun Seed to Lilligant. This seed can allow light-type moves to be used without charging, and increase power by 30%! And what Lilligant wants to hit, of course, is...

The leaves on her arms radiated a bright, pale green light!

Solar Blade!

And in Grotle's shell, Xiang Guangtai tied a Life Orb.

Although this is not Grotle's most suitable item, his own Grotle is super illegal, and the side effects brought by the Life Orb are almost equal to zero!

And Aegislash... stuck to the back of the shield is—Weakness Policy + Air Balloon.

Let you see the Pokémon of the Ruins of Alph!

Sacred Sword cancel, light blade combo, continuous rapid-fire Bullet Seed!

The six Pokémon were almost caught off guard and blown away, but Xiang Guangtai's three Pokémon showed mercy. This was a deliberate water-releasing to let the opposite side also have a "sense of battle reality." If it was a one-sided battle, it would be impossible to confirm each other's intentions!

Those six Pokémon also realized that the power gap between the two sides was too large. This time they didn't rush up rashly, but cooperated with each other and began to use tactics!

However, the methods of trying to surround, lower accuracy, and dodge attacks gradually failed.

Watching the various ability-greatly-improved effects constantly emerging on Aegislash, the six Pokémon fell into a state of scalp-numbing.

As for the other two!

The light blade on the elegant humanoid Pokémon's hand didn't stop swinging at all. After being hit, they would suffer continuous strikes, and the remaining one was a rapid-fire turret. Was the move Bullet Seed originally used like this?

"Hey, wait, listen to my command!"

The Elite Trainer looked blankly at the six Pokémon fighting autonomously. He tried to give forced commands, such as to Sawsbuck, but the latter just glanced at him indifferently and followed by using moves on its own.

"Without a Trainer to command, you can't win!"

That said, the Trainer on the opposite side didn't seem to start commanding either?

No, that's just on the surface!

Although he joined Team Plasma, the Elite Trainer's battle instinct hadn't been thrown away. He realized that Xiang Guangtai commanded those three powerful Pokémon through other means, and there was no need to express it through words!

How could this be? Is he a psychic!

"Stop, you can't win like this!"

"Sure enough, is it for the sake of winning? Even if you claim to have joined Team Plasma and no longer want to use painful training methods to torture Pokémon, you are still a Trainer who longs for battle deep in your heart. This is your essence."

Xiang Guangtai's voice reached this Elite Trainer.

"But, the current Pokémon are not fighting to win, but to confirm their own past. Those deep in memory, and what they are experiencing now—which one is more real, and which one is more hollow?"

"What kind of life do they love? Battle is not the whole of Pokémon life, but it is also an indispensable part. Pokémon must prove their existence through battle, and also prove that their life is by no means false through battle!"

"You, don't talk as if you understand..." The Elite Trainer wanted to refute, thinking how could a human like Xiang Guangtai understand the voice of Pokémon, but he immediately closed his mouth, because... their Team Plasma really had such people!

Wait, could it be that the human in front of him also has the same ability as Lord N!

"There are many people who can listen to the inner voices of Pokémon. Do you think that the King of your Team Plasma is the only and special one?"

"How arrogant."

Xiang Guangtai sighed: "Everyone can hear the inner voices of Pokémon. This doesn't require any special ability. You might have been able to before, but you have forgotten this point now."

"Huge and heavy love will blind the voice of the heart, making people close their eyes and block their ears. Closing the eyes of the heart, blocking the ears of the heart, ignoring the response of Pokémon, doubting oneself first, then doubting Pokémon, and finally thinking that 'everything in the past has no meaning.' Friend, what you need is not to join Team Plasma, but to find a psychologist."

"Why do you know our King..."

The Elite Trainer woke up suddenly. While questioning, Xiang Guangtai's words carried a powerful mental vibration, making his originally closed heart shake and begin to shatter. At this time, looking at the Pokémon fighting each other, the Elite Trainer stood blankly, staring blankly, and then, recalled some things from before.

Because he failed on Victory Road...

Challenged the Unova League several times and failed...

Lost confidence in his partners...

More severe training...

Pointed out by Team Plasma people that this was wrong...

His expression changed drastically, and he suddenly felt a gaze.

Among the Pokémon fighting everywhere and the fleeing crowd, a Pokémon's figure stood still. It seemed to be staring at him quietly, but the distance was far, appearing black... or it was like his own hallucination.

The past... is that the partner he let go?

Right, at that time, only that guy was unwilling to follow the Team Plasma people to liberate, so he ran away. It should have indeed left!

Although, later that guy ran back several times to fight with him, but he had already...

"I have given up on my dream, don't come to find me anymore!"

"You are like my nightmare!"

The Elite Trainer's spirit was shaken severely. He trembled but took out the Poké Balls with extremely fast movements, took back all six Pokémon that were fighting, as if giving up on himself, and then fled without looking back!

Among the Pokémon fighting everywhere, that figure still stayed in place, its gaze quietly staring at the fleeing Elite Trainer.

And then, it closed its eyes with regret.

When it opened them again, its gaze stared at Aegislash and Xiang Guangtai, and finally turned and disappeared from the spot.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 217 =====