Chapter 1065

It was up to Milleton to deal with Foldun.

This was everyone's consensus.

So when the opponent appeared, several people had no hesitation at all and immediately yielded the battlefield.

"Go, Milleton! You can do it!" Nimo's shout was especially loud.

Baimu also said: "Raising a lizard for a thousand days to use it for a moment—now is the time for you to show your full ability."

Even the peony at the top of the crystal pillar poked its head out, cupping its hands around its mouth and shouting: "Go!"

Milleton gathered its confidence.

And what truly made its fighting spirit soar was the encouragement from Pipa.

"Don't lose! Bring out your genuine strength, summon your courage, and defeat that guy! You definitely won't lose to it!"

Since returning to Zone Zero, buried and forgotten memories surfaced one after another.

Milleton suddenly realized that it, Pipa, and the occasional mastiff had once shared happy times living together.

It turned out they were old close friends!

What saddened it was that time flew by—not only had it forgotten that important memory, but Pipa now only felt annoyance toward it.

Why?

Milleton couldn't understand.

Its brain was mostly occupied by combat programs, and what remained was the "aftereffect" of severe injury, unable to autonomously comprehend what kinship meant or what deprived love was.

It also didn't know how many sorrowful nights Pipa had endured growing up alone.

The timid lizard only felt inexplicably disliked.

But as they delved deeper into Zone Zero, Baimu repeatedly linked with it via the Heart of God Chain, witnessing those shocking and bewildering memory fragments, and its heart gradually gave rise to new thoughts.

Like a machine that should have learned on its own, it had been artificially input with a large amount of programming.

Milleton learned bravery, understood perseverance, grasped empathy, and knew to step forward at critical moments.

"Ah-ga-si!"

I'm up!

It raised its neck and roared furiously, its body soaring into the sky wrapped in blue light, as if evolving, releasing mystical, brilliant radiance!

In an instant.

Buzz!

Strong lightning surged and flowed, the air trembled and swirled into a gale, blowing several people's hems flying and hair tangling.

"Ga-ao!!"

The renewed Milleton's voice rang like Lei Ting, driving layer upon layer of tangible waves!

"Well done, Milleton!"

"This is the battle stance? So handsome, Milleton! Handsomer than Foldun!"

"Charge!"

Everyone cheered and was inspired!

A Pokémon wounded in heart, under praise from companions, stood tall and roared angrily toward its former foe!

The ground spread with streaks of electric current—this was its trait 【Subatomic Engine】 triggered, creating an electric terrain.

On the high platform, the park defense program let out a cold snort.

"Just a defeated, disheveled Pokémon fleeing in defeat! What threat could it pose to the park guardian dragon?"

"Ao-hou!!"

Foldun likewise let out a roar, shouting as it charged forward, its slit pupils revealing a cold meaning.

A mere defeated underling—no matter how many times it came back, it could never defeat it!

Trait 【Crimson Pulse】 activated!

Streaks of golden sunlight suddenly appeared in the void, like a clear sunny day.

And upon hearing the name "park guardian dragon," Milleton's pupils trembled—once, Professor Futuboshi had also called it that.

Saying to let it and Foldun together guard their future park.

But.

Milleton thought more of Professor Futuboshi's warm smile.

Could not forget him stroking the photo with longing, could not forget his regretful expression as he blocked attacks for it and urged it to leave.

The one who should truly be guarded is no longer here……

What remains here is merely an empty shell!

"Ga-ao!"

Milleton stepped forward with a determined expression toward the imposing Foldun.

It wanted to let this foolish, barbaric guy know what the true park guardian dragon should guard!

The battle of the Zhu Zi cover god is about to erupt!

Boom!!

The ground violently trembled!

Lightning and flames fiercely clashed in this narrow space, displaying the exaggerated might unique to legendary Pokémon!

Only at this moment did Baimu truly believe Milleton indeed possessed the power of the cover god.

Leiguanwang couldn't help but say: "Peers are not inferior!"

Even the King of Abundance gave such an evaluation, showing that Milleton and Foldun are truly formidable.

Of course.

The little deer was truly arrogant, actually referring to the two big lizards as "that lot."

Nemo and Piper cheered hard for Milotic, then belatedly noticed the Queen Leiguanwang at Baimu's side.

"Huh? This Pokémon is……"

"It is the Queen Leiguanwang, the legendary Pokémon that ruled the southern lands of Galar ten thousand years ago, my partner and my backbone."

Baimu introduced to the two, "You may address her as Your Majesty."

"Ah? Oh oh, hello Your Majesty."

Nemo very obediently went along and spoke up.

Piper glanced at Nemo, and followed suit with a greeting.

The Queen Leiguanwang nodded; although these people were all Baimu's good friends, she still was unwilling to interact with anyone besides Baimu.

This was also why she had not revealed herself until now.

Meanwhile.

The Paradise Defense Program strode toward Peony, sweat on his forehead, his whole body coated in crystal dust, preparing to carry out a physical execution.

Alas, a beam of blue light blocked his path.

"Damn intruder……"

The Paradise Defense Program's fury flared.

He had long since activated the Poké Ball lockdown system, forbidding the opening of any Poké Balls except those with specific IDs.

Who knew Baimu wouldn't play by the rules, carrying his Pokémon on his person!

Directly causing the Doctor's many schemes to fall short at the final moment.

Thinking of the Porygon army that had thrown themselves at the computer program wave after wave, the Paradise Defense Program was nearly driven mad.

He pounded the light screen with all his might, never expecting the blue light to suddenly blaze bright, safely sending the badly frightened Peony back to Baimu and the others' side.

"This woman is most formidable; I escorted her back."

The Queen Leiguanwang explained the reason she had brought Peony back.

Nemo was the first to rush up and hug the collapsed Peony, comforting her: "You worked hard! Peony! Were you scared stiff?"

"Peony, thank you for buying time for the Porygon."

"Calling on you, this mechanical genius, was the right call! Good work!"

They spoke one after another, successfully calming Peony, whose chest was heaving violently.

Ordinary people cannot imagine how terrified she was, alone on the high platform, coerced by the Paradise Defense Program, even with the Queen Leiguanwang's protection.

But after being brought down, facing her grateful companions, hearing the words "good work."

Peony couldn't help but recall the Team Star crowd, her expression returning to composure.

"N-no problem, glad I could help everyone."

She was used to sacrificing for her partners.

But upon seeing the Queen Leiguanwang, Peony couldn't help but cry out in surprise: "Queen Leiguanwang!"

The Queen Leiguanwang nodded silently.

"You know her?" Nemo asked curiously.

Peony said: "My father is an adventurer from the Galar Crown Tundra; he pursued the legend of the Queen Leiguanwang, but never found any corresponding clues……"

What normal person would think the Queen Leiguanwang was locked inside a golden coffin?

Baimu complained inwardly, his gaze suddenly turning to the distance, discovering that the lightning-fast Milotic had suddenly been grabbed by the tail by Falinks.

"Roar!"

Falinks roared as it flung it heavily to the ground, then suddenly leapt up, its whole body wreathed in terrifying pale white light waves!

It was about to unleash some kind of powerful attack!

The rest of the group saw this scene and instinctively reached for their balls to help. But at this moment everyone discovered the Poké Balls were locked.

"What do we do?"

"Go Milotic!"

"Don't lose to it! Hold on! You can definitely do it!"

They could only use their voices to cheer Milotic on.

Boom——!!

Falinks flipped as it plummeted suddenly, the 【Giga Impact】 that seemed capable of tearing space instantly blasting Milotic away!

Thud!

Milotic's body flew straight across dozens of meters, crashing from east to west into the high crystal wall, then falling powerlessly down.

"Gah……"

It lay prone on the ground, gasping violently, then twitching as if unable to move.

Falinks strode over arrogantly, roaring to proclaim its victory.

"Roar——!!"

Atop the high platform.

The Paradise Defense Program stammered: "Hmph…… loser…… in the end…… a loser, won't…… let you ruin…… my dream……"

"Couldn't hold on, huh……"

Peony's face was full of worry.

Even though she was always knocked down and licked by Milotic, she truly hoped it would win.

Piper gritted her teeth: "No! It held on! It can do it! It definitely can!"

Nemo uncharacteristically said nothing, merely turning her head to look at Baimu.

She didn't understand why Baimu hadn't commanded Miloton, nor why he hadn't sent Queen Leiguanwang to help.

Do you want it to win with its own strength?

But the current situation...

Huh?

Nimo sensed something was wrong—how could Miloton's howling last so long?

A normal Pokémon about to lose stamina should have its howl gradually weaken, shouldn't it!

"This guy... the charging time is too long."

Baimu suddenly spoke, yet it was only a sigh.

From the high platform came the shouts of the Paradise Defense Procedure: "Be... careful... it..."

The words "lure" and "these two" didn't come out.

The Polygon army had already forcibly severed the connection between the procedure and the robots.

Gu Le Dun looked up in confusion, then caught in his peripheral vision the sudden burst of brilliant light on Miloton's body surface!

Boo—!!

【Magic Shine】!

The terrifyingly strong light, like a sun suddenly descending, obscured the clear sky that Gu Le Dun was basking in, swallowing him whole!

"Magic Shine!?"

Nimo exclaimed, quickly turning to Baimu: "If it knows this move, why wasn't it used earlier?"

"Because I only learned it not long ago..."

Baimu shook his head.

It was only after seeing Gu Le Dun with his own eyes that he suddenly recalled, before Zhu Zi's pre-sale in his past life, he had once visited the official website to look up their data.

One is Electric Dragon-type, the other should be Fighting Dragon-type.

Before this, due to Miloton's memory always showing Gu Le Dun using Fire and Dragon-type moves, plus the Crimson Pulse that summoned clear skies, he had thought it was Fire Dragon-type.

Although his memory is unclear, he ultimately taught Miloton Magic Shine.

Anyway, he draws this thing often, so leaving it unused is just leaving it unused.

Miloton learned it but never used it once, truly not knowing how to release it.

Baimu could only tell it: then fight as before, and when you feel you truly can't go on, use Magic Shine for one final push!

Thus.

To charge this move, Miloton had no choice but to show weakness to the enemy, luring it closer.

How did it turn out?

Everyone nervously looked at Gu Le Dun, whose body was scorched in multiple places, seeming unconscious, yet discovered it was still lowly growling, wanting to attack.

"Why won't it admit defeat?"

"It... it also has something it insists on..."

"Is that so?"

As the boy and girl talked, they saw Baimu pull out a glowing Tai Jing Zhu.

Continue fighting?

Facing the probing gazes of several people.

He nodded and said: "Fight! Fight until total victory!"

The reason Gu Le Dun doesn't fall is only one: it refuses to yield!

Since it refuses—

"We'll fight until it yields!"

"Gah-ao!"

The Tai Jing Zhu spun to Miloton's head; it forced its weary body to stand, feeling the energy surge within as the crystal pillar enveloped it.

Bang!

The crystal pillar shattered!

A Flying Dragon Crown appeared atop the radiant, brilliant Miloton's head!

It gazed at the weak yet unwilling Gu Le Dun, roared loudly, and spat out azure blazing flames!

【Tai Jing Burst·Dragon】!

Humm—!!

The terrifying azure light illuminated the entire crystal space, making everyone's vision a dazzling blue.

The scorched Gu Le Dun could no longer endure, letting out a hoarse, miserable cry.

Like a signal of surrender.

Miloton ended its spray, looked down from above at the opponent that had once defeated it.

"Gah-ao!"

You lost!

Because, I am not a lizard fighting!

Miloton feels no shame in winning by relying on Baimu—it's nothing to lose face as a lizard over.

After all, it followed its own will, choosing to protect what it truly wanted to guard.

Compared to this guy who only knows how to fight, it's a hundred times stronger!

Miloton can be proud.

Gu Le Dun, lying face-up on the ground, stared fiercely at it, tasting the humiliation it had once inflicted on others.

From today onward, it became a cowardly lizard.

The top of the high platform.

Crystal flakes peeled off the surface of Futur AI, and the high platform gradually returned to its original state.

The surrounding crystals changed from purplish-red back to the original pale white.

He said in disbelief: "You... are truly amazing. Not only did you break through the doctor's final trump card, but you even dismantled the Paradise defense program."

"Changed... back?"

Pipa asked nervously.

Futur AI said: "Yes, I never expected you to accomplish such a feat. No matter how difficult the future may be, I believe you will all hold your heads high and move forward on the paths you have chosen."

His gaze swept over everyone in turn: "Children, thank you, thank you."

"You are able to think of your companions, disregarding your own safety and working together in unity."

He looked at Peony, then at Nemo: "There is also a determination to become stronger, and a heart full of passionate curiosity."

"And the courage to bravely confront your own shadows for the sake of protecting those dearest to you."

After looking at Pipa, Futur AI's gaze finally settled on Baimu: "And also... an unwavering, powerful conviction toward all things in the universe, and unparalleled execution."

"Of course, there's also you, Milton, soaring freely through the skies."

He said with emotion: "I also wish to be like you, unbound by anything."

After a brief silence.

Futur AI said: "The multi-beasts have altered my main computer program, and the time machine will now be completely shut down. Yet my heart still retains a hint of wistfulness."

The time machine is not only created by Doctor Futur, but also embodies the painstaking effort of Futur AI.

Moreover, their ways of thinking are inherently consistent.

"But to prevent the time machine from having a chance to restart, and to stop the Pokémon drawn by the time machine from escaping, I will attempt to conduct research on the doctor's designed second phase 【Paradise】."

Futur AI said: "Children, thank you for your efforts."

Upon hearing him say these words.

Pipa and the others could no longer support themselves, collapsing exhausted onto the ground.

It's over!

Everything is over!

(End of chapter)