Chapter 301

"Rood, you can't see or hear it. That is the echo of the soul. This Celestial Tower is full of the souls of Pokémon."

N gave a bitter smile: "This is my first time understanding the existence of spirit mediums. There are people in distant regions who can communicate with souls. Did you know that?"

Rood was so surprised that his mouth couldn't close. The surrounding Team Plasma members also looked at this scene in horror, but some of them were shaken, because the composition of the members was complex, and there were also people here who joined Team Plasma because their Pokémon passed away.

"I... I also want to talk to my Pokémon. It sleeps here. Can I do it too?"

Some Team Plasma members were attracted. Guangtai did not refuse. After shaking hands with them, watching them awaken their former companions, and seeing them crying with joy, there was no doubt that they were completely sincere to their partners.

"They are talking, and there are more souls talking..." Guangtai heard endless voices, as well as an impulse to "fight"!

"Can you let me listen too?" N finally couldn't hold back. He also wanted to listen to the voices of deceased Pokémon!

Guangtai reached out to N: "I think it's most appropriate for you to listen on this floor."

"This place is full of the desire for life, and the voices wanting to live. Come, listen!"

The moment Guangtai and N held hands, the endless longings and desires rang in N's heart like thunder!

【Still want to continue fighting!】

【Let me fight! I still want to continue living!】

【I am already dead, but, as long as someone is fighting, I feel that I am still alive. This is the proof of survival...】

【Don't forget me... I have always been here!】

The world in N's eyes was spinning. He saw many souls drifting out from those tombstones. They were either hugging and talking to their former partners, telling their longings, or gathering together, trying to collide with souls!

Constantly, more... more sleeping souls resting here were awakened!

Afterward, there was even a very strange, huge soul echo!

【What can awaken the soul is the fierce battle between Pokémon! The soul is burning like a flame!】

That voice didn't know its origin, and it seemed like the Celestial Tower was making a booming echo, shaking N's soul!

"This is the world of the soul! This is the voice of the soul!"

"Battle... is not an act of hurting Pokémon. Yes, battle is the proof of being alive! I heard it, the souls of Pokémon are saying this!"

N clenched his fists. He saw a new world again through Guangtai's power!

But it's not enough!

He still wanted to see more, still wanted to understand more!

"A soul entered my body. The wandering soul told me that it wants to fight... wants to fight you!"

"Lord Guangtai, although I know your power is beyond imagination, what kind of person are you to make these souls boil for it?"

Guangtai: "My spiritual power comes from the Spirit Realm. I have also died and been reborn before."

Facing N's surprise, Guangtai laughed: "Don't be so nervous. Actually, there are quite a few such people in the world."

"We are never special."

N's words reached his lips but couldn't be said. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and then the smile grew bigger and bigger.

Yes... yes!

Only after going out did I know that the world is truly vast! There are more different people in different regions!

What King, what ideals, what beliefs, what founding legends—none of these matter at this time!

I am just a trainer!

Even if it's a temporary trainer!

"I can't wait to fight you... Please, let's go together!"

N felt the enthusiasm of the souls. They seemed to already know what was going to happen here, and they couldn't wait to join this battle, contributing their soul power to both sides of the battle!

That heat and energy is the only way for the deceased Pokémon to prove their existence, and it is the proof that they once lived in the world!

A huge soul echo occurred. In Guangtai's heart, there seemed to be a roar from the Spirit Realm!

The power of the soul in the tower began to become hot, rising, climbing. Guangtai could hear and see the calls of those souls. He could see the flames of the soul a long time ago.

And now, the souls in the entire Celestial Tower seemed to have been fully awakened!

Fierce soul fire lit up on every tombstone, and even the Ghost-type Pokémon inhabiting the Celestial Tower ran out.

Litwick appeared behind the tombstones.

These small Pokémon that look like candles have very nasty settings. They have purple flames on their heads, and their bodies are mainly composed of white wax. Melted layers of wax cover their right eyes, making people only see their bright yellow left eyes.

Litwick pretends to light a candle to guide the way, but actually relies on absorbing the life force of humans and Pokémon to burn.

The candlelight burning on its head keeps its body slightly warm. Its flame is extinguished at ordinary times, but as long as it absorbs the life force of humans or Pokémon, the flame will shine!

The younger the soul absorbed, the more weirdly and vigorously the candlelight on its head will burn. It will hold the hand of a lost child and lead them to the Spirit Realm.

Trainers who can control Litwick are extraordinary. Either they have strong life force, or they have a fit with Ghost-type energy, or they really have a deep friendship with Litwick, otherwise they will be sucked away by them.

But at this time, these Litwick that popped out were a bit nervous. This was their first time seeing so many Pokémon souls active, and all this was triggered by the strange "Spirit Realm human" in front of them!

Also, the call from the Spirit Realm! There is something powerful peeping here, and... it seems to be on the back of the world!

Although it's good that the Celestial Tower is full of life force now, there are also many dangerous existences eyeing this place, including the Spirit Realm human in front of them!

"Are you Rood?"

Guangtai walked toward Rood. The old sage was speechless in surprise. He was stunned for a long while before nodding slowly: "It is me."

"You don't have to say anything, shake hands with me. After shaking hands, you will understand everything. If possible, I hope you will give another speech."

"Although I don't know what you said here, it certainly wasn't good words. However, when you truly understand the life and soul of Pokémon, you will definitely feel that your past self was wrong."

Rood looked blankly at the young man in front of him. He thought, since even the King has accepted this "gift," he, as a sage, must not show weakness!

Nothing can change his inner heart. His cause is righteous! He thought so, and then shook hands with Guangtai.

Intense emotions and longings that had already been transmitted poured into Rood's heart, dealing a twelve-point heavy blow to this old sage!

Those voices of gratitude and pouring out drowned his reason, making him stand blankly on the spot, watching those people and souls hugging and crying.

Even if time passes, the ties will never be broken.

"The souls can't wait! Let's start."

Guangtai nodded to N and took the lead in walking to the top of the tower on the fifth floor. N glanced at Rood: "The activities here will end here."

Rood didn't answer. He was still immersed in the shock of the soul world. N smiled slightly, didn't speak, but walked silently to the top of the tower.

On the other side, Old Man Vado was already sobbing. He understood the heart of Pokémon and the longings of Munna, and was feeling remorse for his past choices.

"Even if Munna has left, its dreams are still alive."

"I really did a stupid thing!"

Vado looked at the departing Guangtai and asked Skyla beside him: "Who on earth is he?"

Skyla opened her mouth, with longing on her face and curiosity in her heart, and smiled:

"A traveler."

"Or perhaps, a legendary hero."

"Eh! Finally, finally caught up!" The purple-haired girl climbed to the fourth floor, panting. Miss Wan Long got rid of those enthusiastic Mistralton citizens and arrived here quite embarrassed with the help of Chandelure.

Chandelure, which looked like a chandelier, swayed lightly behind Miss Wan Long.

The Celestial Tower is a comfort zone for Ghost-type Pokémon!

But there are too many souls in the Celestial Tower today!

For Miss Wan Long, what happened in the Celestial Tower also made her completely confused!

Miss Wan Long: "What on earth happened here? Why is everyone laughing wildly? I feel the souls here are restless, shedding tears, laughing, crying... What's wrong with this?"

Skyla took off the Silph Scope on her head and handed it to Miss Wan Long: "Miss Wan Long! It's better for you to see it with your own eyes!"

"The souls here are jumping for joy. You are a Ghost-type trainer, your sensitivity to souls is indeed very high!"

Miss Wan Long put on the Silph Scope suspiciously. The whole person was like being hit on the head, and after being stunned, she immediately let out a surprised shout!

"Woah woah woah! What is this! Are these souls?!"

"I only saw it a few times by accident when I was a child. There are indeed many souls wandering in the Celestial Tower! So the people here are talking to their deceased partners. No wonder their emotions fluctuate so much!"

"By the way, what is this machine? Why can it see souls?!"

Skyla spread her hands: "I don't know either, it was given to me by the traveler who came with you."

"He also has incredible power... truly curious..."

Skyla walked with her hands behind her back, humming a song lightly, and walked toward the top of the Celestial Tower.

She felt that this battle was very important. Now it seems that it is not just a duel between the traveler and Team Plasma's thoughts. Perhaps setting aside those additional factors, what is more important here is...

All the souls are watching this battle! They are longing, attaching themselves to the hero's Pokémon, and experiencing the feeling of being alive once again!

"Before the battle, ring that bell!"

Skyla pointed to the big bell at the top of the tower and explained to the two who were about to fight: "The bell of the Celestial Tower is very ancient and can soothe the souls of Pokémon, and it will also reflect the heart of the bell ringer."

"Of course, I chose this place just to ring this big bell." N walked up first and rang the big bell.

"Ethereal tone, but a bit empty... There is confusion in your heart."

Skyla gave an evaluation.

N smiled: "It is precisely because there is confusion that I will launch a challenge."

Thump, thump—footsteps came from below. Skyla looked back, but the visitor was not Miss Wan Long.

It was Vado.

The old gentleman carrying the drawing board walked up silently. Beside him, the soul of Munna was also drifting, and more Pokémon souls flooded up.

Come and see, come and see!

The battle of the heroes is about to begin!

"I want to see your battle... People who hold dreams, can I paint for you?"

Vado's heart was full of gratitude: "I want to thank this feeling of gratitude, and I also want to... convey it to you."

Guangtai shook his head: "Is that so? I have indeed received this gratitude. Thank you."

The old gentleman set up the drawing board. He sat at the top of the Celestial Tower. He was unable to paint because he lost his dreams, but now, with the soul of Munna and Sawsbuck beside him, he found his dreams again and could paint beautiful things again!

This is his last painting in Mistralton City. Afterward, he will head to the ruins of dreams—that is the destination for people who hold dreams!

Guangtai and N brushed past each other, placed their hands on the big bell, and then rang it.

The bell sound was magnificent and magnificent, resounding in all directions.

【Item: Celestial Big Bell.】

【Description: The ancient big bell on the Celestial Tower seems to be a creation of the same era as the ancient bell tower in Mistralton City. It possesses the power to soothe and purify souls! At the same time, the bell sound can also reflect the heart of the person who rings it.】

【Note: Your spiritual power caused a special reaction in the big bell, and incredible aura gathered!】

【Craftable items: Soul-Crossing Lantern, Celestial Bell.】

"The bell sound is magnificent and vast. There is no confusion in your heart, but it seems there are things you don't want to be known. Do you want to confirm those things..."

Skyla listened to the bell sound.

Suddenly, her beautiful pupils widened.

Incredible aura gathered!

In her surprised gaze, red light condensed in the air, and then a Pokémon with a strange appearance appeared!

It was a small, gray fairy-like Pokémon with two tails, each with a red gem at the end.

The red Pokémon, as if wearing a mushroom on its head, flew around Guangtai, stunning everyone!

"Mesprit—!"

【Ah! Hello, you finally came!】

【The intense emotions in the Celestial Tower, the unspoken longings, were transmitted by you!】

Mesprit's voice rang in everyone's mind at the same time, and even Miss Wan Long, who followed up, heard it.

"That is... Pokémon?!"

"Mesprit." Guangtai had already foreseen its appearance, so he introduced it to everyone:

"Legendary Pokémon. When Mesprit flies around, people gain emotions such as joy and sorrow in life. It taught people the pain of sorrow and the preciousness of happiness."

"It has the alias of the god of emotion. It is said that it will make the emotions of those who are disrespectful to it go out of control, so it is feared by people."

【Hehe~ That is a punishment only for unfriendly people!】

Mesprit touched its nose, wanting to show its pride, but found that it had no nose at all, and was immediately unhappy and puffed up its cheeks.

It shook its head quickly, drove away the unhappy emotions in its heart, and put on a smiling face again:

【Thank you for transmitting the emotions here, and thank you for letting these souls find the feeling of being alive again.】

【Then, needless to say, fight! Battle is the proof of being alive!】

【Ring the big bell again after the battle!】

【That god of the different universe is also watching you here. The place where it is, is the Spirit Realm!】

Powerful spiritual power erupted from the ancient bell of the Celestial Tower!

In the pale sky and the vortex of time, a sacred-colored pale silver giant dragon, as the master of the Spirit Realm, let out a roar of justice:

"Dedicate the posture of life shining brightly to the sleeping soul!"

(End of chapter)