Chapter 309: I Am the Speed-Limited Warrior Regi-Chikas

Although the camel’s creation myth speaks of wars against certain “giants,” those giants were clearly not of the Sacred Pillar King’s lineage.

Regigigas were more like beings sent down by Arceus with the mission to separate the land.

And Guang Tai confirmed one thing.

The Regigigas in this world truly are, as in the games, scattered across various regions.

There’s more than one of them!

Of course, the one at Snowpeak Temple is the most special.

But even this one at Ross Mountain is no slouch!

The Union Giant King who once fought the Dragon of the Dao, though defeated, still earned honorable renown! Such a monster was never meant to be fought by ordinary Pokémon!

After all, that Dragon of the Dao still hasn’t been able to appear!

Even with the Gene Wedge as a fusion tool, the Three Divine Dragons cannot return to their former forms.

It’s hard to say whether something is still missing.

Guang Tai began repairing the Giant King.

Repairing, polishing, maintaining, and meanwhile, channeling the power of the Heart and the Vortex of Hearts into it.

Regigigas felt a change.

Hm? You’re using the energy I gave you to maintain me?

【But this shouldn’t work.】

“No, it will.”

The cultivation/repair/modification linked to the Craft of Connection is a targeted cultivation method applied to different Pokémon.

This is less a craft than a way of channeling the Release Power.

Regigigas appears to be some kind of giant machine.

Unlike the Three Pillars, the Giant King’s body cannot be identified as any known substance, but at least it’s confirmed not to be flesh and blood.

Still, there are plenty of strange Pokémon.

Even true mechanical-type Pokémon aren’t unheard of.

Guang Tai pulled out a small hammer and began tapping everywhere.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

Black stripes, like pipes, spread across the Giant King’s body. Black zigzag patterns covered its head, waist, back, and limbs.

These stripes are one source of its mechanical feel and also vital components of the Giant King’s power—they may even be some kind of mysterious inscription.

Green vegetation covered the center of its head and both feet.

This shows the Giant King has ties to natural life.

It strongly resembles the giant robot of the Sky City.

But since it has natural elements, Guang Tai’s plant cultivation methods can work on the Giant King.

Of course, if one views the Giant King as a living ruin.

Then his various ruin-repair crafts can also be applied, helping release natural energy waves better suited for Pokémon growth.

The spirits and patterns of the ancient giants were once carved, resonating with natural forces.

And that requires ancient crystals.

“Oh, Guang Tai, what are you doing?!”

Elder Ju was drawn by Guang Tai’s noise.

Others turned to look as well.

Guang Tai: “Performing maintenance and repair on the Giant King. It’ll be done soon.”

“Adjusting the power patterns on its body, repairing, grinding, wiping, and polishing.”

“Watering and catalyzing the flora.”

“Charging the Giant King’s body, while also infusing its spirit.”

Treating the Giant King as a work of art, using the Vortex of Hearts to infuse its body with ancient memories and longing.

In Guang Tai’s hand appeared golden Creation Power.

Though faint, within the underground ruin’s environment, due to his identity as the Ancient King, the special power surged abruptly.

The dense, moss-like vegetation was catalyzed, absorbing the energy of Creation Power.

Guang Tai also distributed special soil to them, evenly coating the Giant King’s legs and crown—soon, the soil vanished.

【Precious Material: Mesozoic Flourishing Flora.】

【Description: Among the world’s oldest plants, symbiotic with the Giant King, part of its body.】

【Effect: Eternal Vigor—Ancient flora that grows by absorbing natural energy, greatly enhancing plant resilience, allowing survival and indestructibility in any environment.】

Come to think of it, aren’t these ancient plants the crystallization of flora?

If used to craft, wouldn’t they create the Plant Pillar Regi-Fakir?

“Repairing the Giant King? Don’t talk about this thing like a machine!”

Elder Ju laughed: “By the way, I’ve suddenly become curious about my ancestors.”

Guang Tai: “You want to hear? Though it’s not that long ago—we were once the same people.”

Feng Lu: “Elder Ju, are you two speaking in code?”

Elder Ju laughed heartily and gave no answer.

At that moment, Regigigas suddenly felt a change in its body.

Long ago, the people of the Ancient City once protected and repaired it—this power was Release Power.

Adjusting the black patterns felt like adjusting its own power—even Regigigas didn’t understand how.

The Slow Start trait has remained since it poured its power into the world.

Of course, once I could ignore this trait, but after being defeated by the Dragon of the Dao, it began affecting me constantly.

Activation takes time. I was damaged—I can’t reach my former level.

I’m Slow Start—you tell me, am I in a hurry or not?!

But now, after the final king’s careful repair, the lost power seems to have returned!

Connection!

A familiar sensation arose—was this the power of the Link Tree?

The special repair craft involved mysterious inscriptions; Regigigas felt Guang Tai carving something onto it and installing auxiliary devices.

Those must be… Star Shards.

【I feel it—powerful energy, and the calls of Pokémon.】

【Trait: A unique ability every Pokémon possesses.】

“Consumed one ancient crystal, one Release Jade, and some Star Shards as new external power sources; modified the shape of the black patterns, engraved new inscriptions, polished and buffed; and re-cultivated the Mesozoic flora!”

“Done! Please feel the new power!”

｛Regigigas is saturated with natural power—its trait has changed! Slow Start is gone!｝

｛Regigigas’s level has been restored!｝

Regigigas sensed the presence of nearby Pokémon—so strong, impossible to ignore.

The natural vibrations adjusted their wavelength; the Giant King felt the “power of traits” from Pokémon!

Then, by using Release Power to connect, one could…

“The black patterns are on the arms, legs, and torso—so five inscription slots are available.”

“Theoretically, it can connect to five Pokémon, record their traits, and replicate those traits using the same natural power, replacing Slow Start.”

Regigigas’s vibrations began searching for Pokémon whose powers resembled or matched its own—the inscriptions on its body glowed!

Unsealed right arm, unsealed left arm, unsealed left leg, unsealed right leg, unsealed Regigigas!

Natural power flooded in!

Enormous energy awakened!

Guts, Adaptability, Filter, Intimidate, Pressure, Regeneration…

Countless energies combined into different traits, waiting for Regigigas to choose and use them!

The power of old…!

After years of suffering, the first trait Regigigas chose was

It sought the power of nearby Pokémon and replaced itself with it.

Guts and Filter were already part of its former power—no need to rush!

The one to acquire first should be—

Trait. Speed Boost!

I was Slow Start—you tell me, am I in a hurry or not?!

Now, I am the Speed-Limited Warrior, Regi-Chikas!

(End of Chapter)