Chapter 285: Kyurem, Who Holds the Universe in Its Heart

Team Plasma, Castle N.

Ghetsis learned that their recent activities had been hindered. The failure in Castelia City caused problems for Team Plasma's propaganda actions in several cities, and they had no choice but to let the most experienced Rood take action.

And N traveling everywhere, and even going to the Battle Subway to fight, did not escape Ghetsis's intelligence.

But Ghetsis did not think this would have any impact on N.

"Our king has long realized that Pokémon and humans cannot coexist. Trainers who are friendly to Pokémon do indeed exist, but they are only a small minority."

"Once we realize our ideal, an era without strife will completely arrive."

Ghetsis waved his hand, offering comfort to his somewhat anxious subordinates.

Now, except for him, the other Sages are all working hard outside.

These activities are bound to have meaning.

Of course, there are also failures and dilemmas, but that is only temporary.

Asura failed at the Ruins of Dreams and lost a group of researchers. This is nothing; researchers are everywhere, and they can just be recruited again. There are still many researchers who agree with their philosophy, and some have even worked at the Transfer Factory or done work for the League.

Compared to those ethereal dream legends, it is better to be realistic, hack into the League's storage system through technical means, and then wait for the Great N to give an order to instantly liberate all Pokémon; this is the right path.

Compared to unrealistic interdimensional research, focusing on the real world before one's eyes is a better choice.

"I have read Asura's report... The research on dreams seems to have been interrupted. Although they obtained the definite news that dream energy can be used, that is just a new type of energy, and we are not an energy company."

"It is still unrealistic to make people give up Pokémon in their dreams; let's look at the next report."

"Jorgus failed to capture Volcarona in the Ancient Castle... and lost part of his memory. The report states that there is incredible psychic power active in the Ancient Castle... I see, this is very valuable intelligence."

"But unfortunately, my ancestors, and the King's ancestors, have nothing to do with the Ancient Castle."

"Special power has always existed in this world. The ancestor of our Team Plasma's king was the king who ruled the seas. He created this initial Unova world, which is also the beginning of the founding legend. He could communicate with all Pokémon and understand each other with all people."

"That kind of power is hidden in the Abyssal Ruins. If all the secrets are unraveled, one can obtain the recognition of the King of the Sea."

"In the tomb under the sea, the holy remains of the ancient king are still buried!"

"As the only descendant who can inherit the king's power..."

Ghetsis murmured, as if talking in his sleep, humming in a low voice, but soon his face changed again.

He himself would definitely not be able to pass the trial.

Therefore, N must go.

Only N possesses the same power as the ancient king; he can open the deepest room of the ruins and can also make the ancient ruins emerge from the seabed, giving coordinates.

Once he unravels the mysteries of all the data, he can officially head to the Abyssal Ruins.

He is the pride of Harmonia, and also the monster of Harmonia, a monster without a human heart.

Perhaps the ancient king was also such a monster.

"It is precisely because I cannot do these things that I must support a true king, someone who possesses the bearing and ability of a king..."

"N is trying to fight; this is a good thing. The battles he will face in the future may be even more; only he can fully exert the power of Pokémon, making them fight as a qualified tool."

"As our king, sooner or later, he will have to show power stronger than the Unova Champion. Champion means the pinnacle of trainers; only those who can surpass the Champion can gather hearts and awe the world!"

"Colress, you think so too, right."

Ghetsis looked at the researcher in the shadows: "Are the research samples sufficient?"

"Many incredible situations have been discovered before. Many trainers seem to be able to improve their partners' abilities through their bonds with Pokémon, thereby making Pokémon exert greater power."

"Not only that, there is also a 'King Pokémon' in Castelia City. The tracked information has been interrupted."

Colress pushed up his glasses and said somewhat helplessly: "Mr. N's power is indeed the best way to stimulate Pokémon's abilities, but the same power is also shown in many people; the sample is expanding..."

"Those people's power is fake. Only N's power is real and lasting." Ghetsis retorted: "There is no need to investigate those ordinary trainers; just focus on the more special guys, for example, the trainer who controls that King Pokémon."

"From those special guys, screen out the heroes."

"Now, I have vaguely guessed a little... I might even know that trainer."

A strange light flickered in Ghetsis's eyes.

This is truly the pull of fate; could that strange item craftsman be another descendant of Harmonia living outside?

"Bonds with Pokémon and whatnot are a joke! In the end, Pokémon and humans are different creatures and cannot understand each other. This is also the root of pain, and our king is a special existence."

"Regarding the investigation of the Legendary Dragon..." Ghetsis squeezed a stack of documents: "It does prove the existence of a third dragon, but there is no news about that dragon in the dream... perhaps that was just the dream of some dragon Pokémon."

"I really didn't expect that besides the hero of truth and the hero of ideals, there is a third hero... But, such power naturally cannot be taken by people with ulterior motives."

"The location where the third dragon is hiding is not yet clear... then what about Alder! Isn't that guy investigating the Legendary Dragon! Why did he suddenly disappear in Opelucid City?"

"That Champion's hidden consciousness is not that good."

Colress shrugged: "I only focus on the research on Pokémon potential. Although it is a good thing to be able to record the power of the Champion's Pokémon, I think Team Plasma does not have the ability to fight the Champion yet."

"Although you previously incited public opinion to criticize him heavily, claiming that the death of Pokémon was caused by him, that Volcarona seems not to have died and has come back to life."

Ghetsis: "So what if it came back to life? That was just a political stance, nothing to do with the facts."

"Regardless, Volcarona was almost dying; this is the result caused by Alder, and there are still many people standing on our side. They are also very disgusted with Pokémon battles."

"We want to reproduce the legend in Unova and control people's hearts. Language is a sharp knife and also a sword that exposes the truth."

"Then, prepare yourself... The battle you want to witness, I think, will start soon."

"The battle between the hero candidates cannot have irrelevant personnel present; our members must be present to watch the struggle at the Celestial Tower..."

"However, I have important things to do, so I cannot go. It's a pity; let the Sages go and observe on my behalf."

Ghetsis narrowed his eyes. Of course, he couldn't hide the fact that N and Xiang Guangtai had made an appointment to fight at the Celestial Tower; after all, he had the Iron Trio helping him monitor.

And just a short while ago, Ghetsis felt a fluctuation.

That was a fluctuation from the direction of the Abyssal Ruins. He had studied that hidden ruin for a long time, so he fully confirmed this point not long after the fluctuation came.

The Abyssal Ruins had unusual movements; that special power, the power of the ancient king, was choosing a successor!

This was something that had never happened before; even if he chose N, such a change did not occur.

All of this was... only after the appearance of the second person suspected of being able to communicate with Pokémon's hearts... did it bring about the change.

"The ancient king also wants to make a choice in the modern era... The twin heroes... Hehehe, it's just like the war between the Ancient Castle and the Kingdom of the Sea, isn't it! The loser will leave nothing behind and be annihilated in history, while the winner will become the hero king and be sung about!"

"However, there is more than one hero candidate... Those special trainers, each one could be a hero."

Ever since Ghetsis investigated the third dragon and the hero of nothingness, he immediately changed his mind.

There are three legendary dragons; how can you be sure that the one you chose is the correct dragon?

What's more, besides the founding heroes, the Swords of Justice in the Unova region, although they are Pokémon, seem to be passed down as heroes, which means that there might be humans who can master those three Pokémon.

And the three weather gods who stir up storms and rain in the world...

How many legends are there in the Unova region! There are truly as many heroes in the world as crucian carp crossing the river!

It's a pity, there is no place for me here!

Giant Chasm.

Cobalion brought Keldeo here, but Virizion and Terrakion did not accompany them.

The water-blue little pony looked around curiously; there was fog and strange magnetic fields everywhere, and many strange stones with angular shapes, continuously emitting fluctuations from the universe.

In the grass, bushes, and woods, there were countless emotionless eyes peeking at it and its master.

Cobalion nodded to those Pokémon. These Pokémon lived nearby and had an extraordinary origin. The special power of the Giant Chasm attracted them, making them gather nearby.

In the crevices of cliffs and caves, one could vaguely see two or three Beldum appearing, and a Metang was lying on a stone, its two red eyes locked onto Cobalion and Keldeo who had entered here.

Of course, locking on didn't mean they were going to fight; Metang was just worried that its feeding would be affected.

"Those are Metang and Beldum; they are Pokémon that feed on magnetic force."

"Hidden in the woods and grass are Solrock, Lunatone, and Clefairy; a long, long time ago, it is said that they came from the universe."

"Eh? The universe? What is the world outside the universe like?" Keldeo asked Cobalion curiously, but the latter did not answer.

It couldn't answer that either.

Cobalion entered the depths of the cave. As a Swords of Justice galloping on the earth and having lived for over a thousand years, Cobalion knew many magical things, such as the legend circulating in a certain human town that the Giant Chasm was a place where a meteorite from the universe fell and transformed.

"Kyurem! I am here to..."

"Whoosh—"

Cobalion entered the depths of the Giant Chasm, and suddenly huge cold air overflowed from inside. A giant dragon with no pupils in its eyes, a gray body, and frozen ice walked out of the darkness of the cave.

"Kyu-Kyurem!" Although Keldeo was a bit nervous, it was more excited.

According to what its masters said, as long as it challenged Kyurem and was recognized, it could become an official Swords of Justice.

This made the inexperienced Keldeo eager to try.

"Stop, Keldeo; with your strength, you cannot fight Kyurem at all."

Cobalion lowered its head and sternly warned the reckless little pony, telling it not to mess around here, which made Keldeo a bit disappointed.

It was already very strong; why not let it challenge?

"..." Kyurem's gaze also stared at the little pony it had never seen before. Upon hearing Cobalion say there would be no fighting, Kyurem immediately lost interest and was about to turn back.

No fighting? I thought you brought an apprentice here for an exam.

Then why did you call me for nothing?

"Wait, Kyurem! I have important things to tell you!"

Cobalion sternly called out to Kyurem, who was preparing to leave:

"Unova has been turbulent recently, and those humans' actions to find the legendary giant dragon are intensifying; you need to change your hiding place..."

"You mean, let me move out of the Giant Chasm?" Kyurem turned its big head back, its voice heavy and hoarse, carrying bursts of cold air.

The Giant Chasm is too conspicuous!

On the contrary, the Pokémon World Tournament is very hidden; that was one of Kyurem's former assessment locations, an abandoned factory left by humans. No one would think that there would be a legendary third giant dragon inside that abandoned factory.

"Then... what about the previous fake?"

"They seem to have realized it was a fake..." Cobalion said helplessly, telling Kyurem about meeting Walking Wake in the dream.

Kyurem was quite interested: "Roar... a water dragon from ancient times, huh... Interesting. Was that the guy who entered my dream as the fourth dragon?"

As a standard homebody dragon, Kyurem firmly believed that its old home was the most suitable place for it to stay. However, when it learned about Team Plasma's activities, Kyurem was indeed very annoyed and had considered moving.

"It's really endless... Forget it, don't bother."

Cobalion: "Kyurem?"

It was so angry before that it wanted to move; why is it giving up now!

"Even if they brought out a fake, these humans will still find my trail; perhaps they don't care how many dragons there are at all."

Kyurem was very unhappy:

"Three is fine, four is fine; perhaps there are more giant dragons in Unova, but they are just hiding like me."

"For humans, being able to get the help of more giant dragons is naturally the more the better. Since that's the case, I won't hide anymore; let me tell those people with power what kind of stupid actions they are carrying out."

Cobalion hurriedly advised: "You are wrong; humans now possess a very powerful power called 'technology,' which is even more powerful than the mysterious magic of ancient times."

"Do you think that kind of machine would be useful against me?" Kyurem asked Cobalion back: "Human power is too weak; only legendary heroes can master us, but that is just a choice we make."

"Cobalion, have you become cowardly?"

"I will stay here and go nowhere. As long as I am here, my power can be exerted to the maximum. This place is the... of the universe."

Kyurem's tone paused, but it did not continue.

The memories from a long time ago were incomplete, and its form as the Tao Dragon and the past were not very clear, but Kyurem still remembered where it, including the black and white dragons, came from.

That was a huge realm full of stars...

"Of the universe?" Keldeo's interest was piqued again, and Kyurem stared carefully at this little water pony.

"Oh, little guy, are you interested in the universe and astronomy?"

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Striaton City, Striaton Gym.

This is a Pokémon restaurant, and the Gym Leaders who run it are the comedian Cilan, and his water and fire brothers, Cress and Chili.

Cilan, a traveling companion of Ash in the BW era, has a special profession called Pokémon Connoisseur, providing many professional suggestions to others during the journey, and at the same time has some traits that Brock does not possess, not just funny and an encyclopedia.

There is also stubbornness.

Insisting on using science to explain some supernatural phenomena, although the philosophy is correct, sometimes it is too stubborn.

And it is said in the game that they were actually rookie Gym Leaders when the Black and White plot started, which means they might have only been in office for about a year, or even didn't meet this condition.

"Welcome to the Striaton City Pokémon Gym."

"I am Cilan, who likes Grass-type Pokémon; this is my name!"

"At the same time, I am also a Pokémon Connoisseur!"

When Xiang Guangtai walked into the Striaton Gym, there were also some people who came for dining. The green-haired boy who came to meet him was Cilan.

"Would you like to order?" Cilan asked, and then saw Fennel and Musharna, and was stunned for a moment.

Professor Fennel and Miss Musharna?

Hey, I haven't heard that Professor Fennel found a boyfriend.

"No, I'm here to challenge the Gym."

Xiang Guangtai stated this goal, and Cilan was slightly startled, then showed a meaningful look.

So that's how it is!

It was recommended by Professor Fennel to challenge the Gym!

How many times have they conducted rookie Gym battles?

Those rookies who don't even understand type effectiveness often only win one game when facing the Striaton Gym, and then it's a crushing defeat.

Although they haven't been in office for long, Cilan feels that he has fulfilled his duties as a Gym Leader very well.

But this one today...

Wait, he looks familiar.

Cilan frowned, finding that things were not simple. After asking Xiang Guangtai to sit down on the side, he immediately ran back, and before long, he came back very excitedly.

"You are Mr. Xiang Guangtai! That legendary artistic craftsman! The emerging genius of Unova, your works are in the Castelia Gallery and the Nimbasa Fashion Show!"

"I am your fan; please give me an autograph, I beg you!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 286 =====