Chapter 300

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Skyla hurriedly called out to Guangtai, her expression somewhat shocked: "You... you are the legendary hero? The person in Unova's founding legend really exists?"

"Who knows?" Guangtai shrugged and smiled to comfort Skyla: "Don't worry about those ethereal things. Whether it's a hero or a King, they are just trainers when fighting."

"It's already a new era, those things haven't been popular for a long time."

If you really want to talk about it, he is the hero in the dream, and can also be considered the last King of the ancient city.

But who in Unova would care about this? Although these identities will give help when opening certain trials, in normal situations, passersby wouldn't care, right!

A small storm set off in Skyla's heart. Her curiosity became more and more intense, and she hurriedly followed Guangtai into the Celestial Tower.

Team Plasma people had already occupied this place, but they did not conflict with the original mourners. Both sides visibly maintained a safe distance.

"Yo!"

Sawsbuck stared blankly at the stairs of the Celestial Tower. It felt a familiar aura here. Without a doubt, its master was above!

Finally found it... Various things from the past surfaced in its heart, and Sawsbuck had many doubts.

But just at this time, Guangtai heard a voice and stopped his steps at the same time.

This caused N, who had originally climbed the stairs and taken a step ahead, to also stop:

"What's wrong, any problem? The Team Plasma members here are restrained by Rood, don't worry, they won't do anything out of line."

"It's not about Team Plasma." Guangtai explained, while looking in a certain direction:

"Unspoken longings—happy, unforgettable, precious, sad, joyful—countless emotions gather here like a vortex. People's dreams and Pokémon's souls are intertwined here!"

"Voices... those are voices from the soul. Can't you hear them?"

N was slightly startled, then lowered the brim of his baseball cap.

"Sorry, Lord Guangtai, my power is limited, so... I really can't hear them."

This made N feel ashamed. Although he talked about understanding Pokémon, in fact, there were many things he couldn't do. At the same time, hearing Guangtai's words, he gave birth to curiosity in his heart.

N can read the inner voices of living Pokémon, but what are the voices of the souls of deceased Pokémon like?

N: "Could it be that you can hear the voices of souls? Is this also a superpower?"

"Superpowers can hear, and spirit abilities can also hear." Guangtai corrected: "I am not just a psychic, but also a spirit medium."

"In the distant Johto and Hoenn regions, there are people who practice spiritual power—prayer masters, ascetics, spirit mediums... They can talk to souls and are also good at using Ghost-type Pokémon. Unlike superpowers, spirit abilities can be actively possessed through arduous training."

"The tower has accumulated countless unspoken longings! The voices of souls are the voices of Pokémon!"

In the direction Guangtai was looking, there was a blurry phantom.

That is the ghost of a Pokémon!

This is not rare in the Pokémon world. Whether it is the "ghost that cannot be fought" that appeared in Lavender Town in the first generation, or the ghost of Mimikyu that appeared in the Alola region in the animation, it shows that the souls of the Pokémon world can move freely in the world.

As a spirit medium, Guangtai understands this even more. There are countless wandering souls on Mt. Pyre, and in the divine capital, he has also personally seen the soul of Yulin that spanned a thousand years.

It's just that ordinary souls will be taken away by the civil servant of the Spirit Realm, Dusknoir, and will not let them wander in the world for too long. But sometimes in some special locations, these souls can stay for a long time without having to leave, which shows that the Spirit Realm is not a cold and heartless place.

"The Celestial Tower is a place where trainers pray for Pokémon that have left this world to sleep peacefully. It condenses the longings of people in the world. This is a place for souls to rest. After coming here, the reaction to life will be relatively sensitive..."

Skyla muttered an explanation. However, she also followed Guangtai's gaze to look at a certain place, but saw nothing.

"Use this."

Guangtai took out a Silph Scope from his backpack. Skyla looked at this instrument that was 30% similar to a pilot's helmet and put it on her head without thinking too much.

Afterward, she clearly saw the ghost of that Pokémon!

"Ah! I see it!"

"It's Munna." Guangtai waved to that ghost, and the ghost Munna curiously floated to Guangtai's side.

It felt it. The person in front of it could hear the voice of the soul and could also see its existence.

Ordinary people cannot hear the voices of souls. Even psychics cannot accurately read the thoughts and voices of souls. Although they can feel the emotions and wishes of souls, but... even with intense longings, they cannot be accurately transmitted.

"Yo?"

Sawsbuck was restless. It felt a familiar aura wandering around, but it could never see the face of that Pokémon. But fortunately, at this time, Guangtai placed his palm on Sawsbuck's body.

The connection of souls began!

The life that had already passed away, its soul clearly appeared in front of Sawsbuck!

It's a former companion!

"Yo!?"

"Mun~"

Ghost Munna was very happy. It flew around Sawsbuck, showing its current state. Although it was already dead, don't worry, the soul is still as active as before.

And Sawsbuck was bewildered.

Dead...?

Why? When did it happen?

Afterward, intense emotions wrapped in memories were transmitted from the ghost Munna to Sawsbuck's heart.

That was the cause of everything.

"This active Pokémon ghost is Mr. Vado's Munna."

Guangtai explained to Skyla: "I felt its emotions and read its memories."

"Mr. Vado is a famous painter who traveled around the world. When he was young, he met a Munna at the Dream Research Lab and named it Munna."

"They were the best partners, traveling around the world together, seeing the brilliance of the world, and expressing it all through painting."

"In the process of traveling, they met many Pokémon and became friends. Sawsbuck was one of them."

"But the happy times came to an end, and it ended."

"One day, Munna died and no longer existed anywhere in the world. Vado's motivation for painting also disappeared. He could no longer paint satisfactory works and lost his former dreams."

"Just at this time, Team Plasma people came to Mistralton City and conducted a Purrloin protection movement here. Besides Purrloin, many other people were persuaded by Team Plasma members to release the Pokémon in their hands."

"Meeting is the beginning of misfortune, parting may be the best destination—he thought so. After releasing the Pokémon in his hands, he left Mistralton City."

"However, not long ago, Mr. Vado returned here... He came as a person who lost his dreams to mourn his Pokémon."

And N listened quietly to these memories. The memories from the soul made N feel ashamed and could only remain silent.

Purrloin protection movement... It was indeed an action initiated by Ghetsis and Zinzolin... But he couldn't stay out of it, and even saying it had nothing to do with him was incorrect.

"Mun, Mun~!"

Munna was very happy. It finally found someone who could understand the soul and transmit longings! It couldn't wait, even a bit excited, wanting to let Guangtai go to the upper level of the tower to let the disheartened Old Man Vado pick up his hope for life again.

It didn't want its partner to be so depressed, and now the return of Sawsbuck, as one of the former partners, is the best opportunity!

"What is Munna saying?"

"Want to understand the voice of Pokémon?" Guangtai reached out to Skyla. Skyla was startled for a moment, but then held it without hesitation.

Afterward, longings and emotions flowed into Skyla's heart like a river.

"I can understand the voice of Pokémon! And the voice of souls! There are such voices everywhere in this tower... everywhere!"

Skyla looked at the ghost of that Munna in surprise, and then looked at the top of the tower. At this time, her worldview was reshaped!

So, there is such a world!

"The voices of the soul world are truly incredible... I also want to listen..."

N looked at Guangtai and Skyla. At this time, a strong longing surged in his expression!

"Let's go up!"

This time it was Guangtai who took the first step!

The ghost of Munna floated beside Guangtai, while Sawsbuck lowered its head and stepped on the stairs. N raised his head and followed behind Guangtai. Skyla also brought the scope, following with curiosity and joy in her heart.

So, now it seems that Guangtai is more like the King of Team Plasma.

But N had no dissatisfaction. He followed quietly behind, and vaguely seemed to be able to feel the power of the soul here!

Second floor, third floor... There were more and more tombstones, and N also muttered unconsciously:

"It should clearly be a sad place, but such emotions cannot be seen on people's faces."

"Of course! This is a place that makes people spirited." Skyla retorted:

"When you come here and recall all kinds of memories between you and your Pokémon, you will feel that you who are still in the world must live harder!"

"That's right, there are such voices everywhere here." Guangtai looked ahead: "The higher you go, the more obvious these voices are!"

On the fourth floor, Guangtai felt the power of the soul rising!

【Knowledge "Voice of Another World" activated!】

【Temporarily acquired power: Emotion of the Soul!】

【Description: The Celestial Tower is full of the will to live, and an indescribable power has poured into your body! The emotions of various Pokémon sleeping here are energy! The tower has accumulated endless unspoken longings. They felt your arrival and hope to use your power to convey their longings to important people!】

【Effect: All your special powers such as superpowers/spirit abilities/Aura/Creation Power, etc., will be raised by one level in the Celestial Tower! At the same time, you can guide the reunion of souls and the living!】

【Note: This high tower is a place for souls to rest passed down since ancient times. The big bell at the top of the tower has powerful power to soothe souls. This tower seems to have a close connection with the Spirit Realm. There is an existence in the Spirit Realm peeping at you through the spiritual power of the Celestial Tower! You possess the spiritual power of the Spirit Realm and heard the call of the deceased soul!】

【If you fight in the Celestial Tower, maybe something will happen...! This is a symbol of Unova's emotions, retaining an incredible aura, that is the power of Mesprit!】

"Mun"

Munna's voice made everyone look in a certain direction. Among the tombstones, an old painter setting up a blank canvas was in a daze. The person pointed to by the emotions from the old house was him.

Sawsbuck walked over. Old Man Vado raised his head blankly. When he saw his former partner, he froze in place.

"Why did you come back?"

"Yo!" Sawsbuck was very angry. It complained to Vado about being used over the past year, but Vado couldn't understand what Sawsbuck was saying. Just at this time, Guangtai placed his palm on Mr. Vado's shoulder. Before the old man had time to scold, Sawsbuck's emotions poured into his heart.

At the same time, Vado heard a new voice.

【Vado, I miss you so much.】

【Finally saw you.】

Munna appeared in front of Vado in a ghost posture, its flickering body becoming even more dreamy.

The old man froze on the spot, his brain blank, completely unable to understand what was happening at this moment.

"You are..." Rood, who had finished his speech and stayed in the corner, looked at this scene in surprise. He wanted to step forward to observe, but was stopped by N.

Rood was startled, but didn't say N's identity, but retreated very respectfully, just thinking in his heart.

So that's that person? He hadn't really seen him yet.

That person is younger than Lord N. Why did he pat that old painter? And, the Gym Leader is beside Lord N?

What kind of strange combination is this?

After Guangtai helped Vado reunite with his Munna, he didn't stay, but looked at the others around him.

"Want to reunite with your Pokémon?"

Mysterious words came out of the young man's mouth, causing confusion among the mourners around. They had just accepted Team Plasma's philosophy, thinking that meeting is the beginning of misfortune, but at this time, a young man said to them—

"Your Pokémon want to talk to you. Those longings are right here."

The first person with a skeptical attitude came out. He examined Guangtai: "No matter who you touch here, it's that child's guidance, but it's already gone..."

"Although psychics have also said that there are intense longings here, they can't tell us the content of those longings..."

"Are you also a psychic?"

Guangtai nodded: "I am a psychic who is not quite the same as them. So, want to listen?"

The older person hesitated, but nodded: "I am very painful now... If you can really let me hear the voices of Pokémon... This kind of thing is simply like a fantasy, but I still hold a glimmer of hope..."

So, hands held each other. In the eyes of the older person, a new Pokémon ghost appeared. It woke up from that cold and hard tombstone!

The sleeping soul was awakened! The longings that couldn't be transmitted were also transmitted!

"I... I see it! My Unfezant! It's my Unfezant!"

That person exclaimed, hugging the empty air, and then looked at Guangtai with both gratitude and shock: "You... you really did it! Who on earth are you!"

"A traveler."

Guangtai answered briefly, and following closely, more people came up. They held excitement and skepticism to shake hands with Guangtai. The power of the soul was shared, making them meet their deceased Pokémon one after another!

N: "Truly incredible..."

Rood: "This, what is happening?!"

The old sage was completely confused about the current situation. Clearly, those people had already accepted Team Plasma's statement before, but now they were hugging the air one by one, acting like they were crazy. What exactly happened?

(End of chapter)