Chapter 1431

In the eyes of Su Hao and the others, after Dark Lugia closed its red eyes that were flickering with a faint red light, the ink color on its body faded rapidly like a tide, revealing its original pure white color, just like little Lugia beside it.

A weak voice filled with inseparable love sounded.

【Children, I'm back.】

Lugia opened its eyes, which had returned to their original color, its gaze falling first on little Lugia. Its eyes seemed to be filled with relief and sadness, as well as deep self-reproach.

Little Lugia, who had always been cheerful and optimistic, like a little angel, couldn't help but feel at a loss.

Knowing that it didn't have much time, Lugia withdrew that gaze, which hid deep attachment, and its eyes swept over Articuno, Reshiram, Su Hao, and the Hisuian Braviary in turn, finally resting on the Hisuian Braviary.

Lugia's gentle voice sounded:

【I didn't expect that after ten thousand years, I would still be able to see what the little eagle I once saved looks like when it grows up. Time is truly unfathomable.】

【It's so good to see you grow up so healthy and strong.】

The Hisuian Braviary's eyes instantly turned red. Sure enough, Lugia still remembered. Taking the Silver Wing from the feathers on its chest, it was already prepared to return it.

Lugia looked at Articuno again and said gratefully:

【Articuno, you all did very well. I am very grateful to you, but now is not the time for reminiscing. I still feel myself falling into darkness. Please say hello to Moltres and Zapdos for me.】

【And then, to give a reward to the heroes who successfully sealed me, Articuno, please expose a small gap in the ice mirror.】

Lugia could sense that the power constantly dissolving the negative energy in its body within the ice mirror was the nemesis of dark matter. Articuno and the others couldn't do this; the only one who could was the Hero of Truth over there who had made a contract with the Dragon of Truth.

It seems they received the faint mental fluctuations it left behind in the Silver Wing.

The Hisuian Braviary had become the Hero of Truth's Pokémon, so it naturally had to contribute to the other's journey.

Articuno and Reshiram both understood that the existence in front of them was indeed the real Lugia; Dark Lugia's disguise couldn't achieve this.

Not to mention that even if Dark Lugia disguised itself as Lugia to look for an opportunity, in its current weak state, as long as Reshiram was there, it couldn't stir up any trouble.

【As you command.】

Articuno stepped back respectfully, the power of frost flowing, and one of the ice mirrors forming the Orb of Ice Mirror floated backward, revealing a tiny gap.

【You seem to want to return the Silver Wing. I accept your sentiment. But my power is very weak right now, and I can't do anything decent, so I can only use the Silver Wing to bestow a blessing upon you. Please don't mind.】

Looking at the Hisuian Braviary, Lugia smiled slightly, and its right wing lifted. The Silver Wing seemed to be supported by a gust of wind and floated up into the air.

【Bestowing upon you the blessing of the storm. May it be of some small help in your future battles.】

As Lugia's words fell, the Silver Wing seemed to disintegrate, turning into countless silver light spots that surged into the Hisuian Braviary's body.

The Hisuian Braviary couldn't help but close its eyes. It felt as if it had stepped into a brand-new world; brand-new power erupted in its body, and its aura began to rise spontaneously, breaking through the barrier that had been blocking it all along with ease.

Elite level, achieved naturally.

Su Hao on the side: "(oДo*)

This time, he hadn't interrupted a single word, leaving the time to the Hisuian Braviary and Articuno, who needed to reminisce with Lugia.

Just returning a Silver Wing, and it could also trigger a blessing from a legendary Pokémon!?

After doing all this, Lugia's whole body exuded a sense of weakness. It exchanged glances with Articuno, and at Lugia's signal, Articuno nodded gently and moved the ice mirror back to its original position.

Lugia's body also began to be stained with ink again.

【May we meet again one day in the future. Good night.】

As the words fell, Lugia closed its eyes, letting its consciousness fall back into the darkness.

After leaving the place of the seal, Su Hao's expression was very complex. Articuno and the Hisuian Braviary also kept their heads down and didn't speak, and little Lugia wasn't as full of energy as before.

Su Hao knew very little about Lugia, just hearing from Manaphy that it was an aunt who was usually serious but unexpectedly very gentle.

The Lugia that had just communicated with them was only gentle, or perhaps it also understood that now was not the time to pretend to be serious, and every second of the conversation was precious.

According to the conclusion mentioned by Reshiram, the speed of purification was directly proportional to Diancie's strength. As long as Diancie became stronger and stronger, the speed of purification would be faster, and the day Lugia would wake up again would be closer.

Now, Lugia's last sentence was still echoing in his mind. It wasn't hard to hear that Lugia was also looking forward to the day it could wake up again.

Looking at the somewhat sad little Lugia, Su Hao silently made up his mind. He and Diancie had to work even harder; they must reunite Lugia and little Lugia as soon as possible.

There was no time for Su Hao and the others to immerse themselves in the sad atmosphere. Articuno suddenly raised its head, looked at the sky far outside the island, and frowned slightly.

【There are multiple humans approaching here. Their strength should be quite good; at least they will be Elite-level trainers.】

Su Hao paused and said in a deep voice: "It should be the envoys sent by the five permanent alliances that I mentioned to you before, wanting to communicate with us."

Articuno temporarily sorted out its emotions, sealing the sadness away first, and nodded thoughtfully:

【Fine, we need to have the necessary communication, right? We don't want to be bothered by flies every day either. I'll go notify Moltres and Zapdos, and you should prepare too.】

"I should prepare too?"

Su Hao tilted his head, very puzzled. What does this have to do with him?

Articuno smiled slightly and patted Su Hao with its wing:

【What nonsense are you talking about? Since we are communicating with representatives sent by human high-level officials, we three legendary birds naturally cannot lose face. I believe Moltres and Zapdos won't have any objections.】

【You, Su Hao, will act as the divine envoy representing us three legendary birds to communicate with them.】

【By the way, remember to recall little Lugia into its Poké Ball to prevent any little thieves from sneaking onto the island to cause trouble.】

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