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Chapter 258: The Court of the Hero King, The Palace Gate Market
Chapter 258: The Court of the Hero King, The Palace Gate Market
Deep within the Misty Forest lies the Court of the Hero King.
Moss covered the crumbling archway, and below it stood an ancient stele, its inscribed words long eroded by time, now faded and indistinct.
In front of the stele were two rusty and damaged weapons, a sword and a shield, stuck into the ground.
The moonlight filtered through the trees, illuminating the sword and shield.
This was the dwelling place of Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te.
In ancient times, after expelling the darkness, they had retired to this secluded spot.
Zhi Tree and Lei Guan Wang stood before the court, gazing down at the sword and shield bathed in the soft moonlight.
Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te stood on either side of Lei Guan Wang, their voices deep as they looked at their weapons and said,
"Woof." ("During our battle against the calamity, our weapons were damaged by its power. After it was all over, we brought our weapons here and placed them in this court.")
Zhi Tree listened silently.
He glanced at Cangkang beside him; both Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te were still in their Hundred Battles Brave form.
Without their sword and shield, they could not transform into the King of Swords and the King of Shields.
"Woof?" (King, when do you plan to leave?)
Zang Ma Ren Te asked.
Lei Guan Wang lifted his gaze from the decaying sword and shield and replied, "We shall depart once Zhi Tree has finished his business here."
Zhi Tree?
Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te paused briefly, then realized that this must be the human's name.
They looked at him with curiosity, wondering why the King had chosen to follow an ordinary human.
Zang Ma Ren Te, his expression calm, turned his gaze to the unfamiliar Pokemon by Zhi Tree's side.
...Or perhaps this human was not so ordinary after all.
He could sense a hidden aura of power emanating from the Pokemon, one that rivaled his and his sister's strength, or perhaps even surpassed them.
Although Zang Ma Ren Te didn't understand why the King had chosen this human, Cangkang still asked, "Woof?" (King, will we meet you again?)
Lei Guan Wang didn't give a direct answer: "Once your mission is complete, and if you still wish to see me then, follow the trail I have left and seek me in another land!"
Hearing this, Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te were delighted: "Woof! (We understand!)
"
As Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te bowed their front limbs in salute to Lei Guan Wang, a sudden thought occurred to Zhi Tree.
These two Pokemon... probably couldn't swim, could they?
Like Groudon, they couldn't fly, so how would they cross such a vast ocean?
Hmm, that could be a problem.
As evening fell, Zhi Tree decided to set up camp right there to allow Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te more time with Lei Guan Wang. He pitched a tent and built a campfire.
Gould and Motoslug helped as well.
Spiritomb and Rapidash stood on the grassy area to the right of the court, snorting softly.
Meanwhile, Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te lay by the fire like two large dogs, their heads resting on their front paws as they calmly watched the dancing flames.
Witnessing this scene, Zhi Tree's heart stirred.
The two big dogs were so adorable.
It was a shame he couldn't capture them; if he could...
He imagined the Galar legends finding new careers in the Hisui region. Lei Guan Wang could become a farmer, and Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te could be herding dogs and guard dogs.
Naoki lamented the fact that he hadn't brought a camera with him.
If he had, he could have taken photos of these two legendary Pokemon to cherish forever.
Naoki tore his gaze away from them and addressed the Lei Guan Wang by the campfire. "Early tomorrow morning, we'll set off for our next destination. Once our business is concluded, we can return to the Paldea region."
Lei Guan Wang had no objections and nodded slightly. "Of course."
The next morning, Naoki packed his belongings, restored the campsite to its original state, and prepared to depart with several of his Pokemon.
Cangkang and Zang Ma Ren Te bid them farewell in the morning light, watching as the Galar King departed.
Lei Guan Wang nodded to the two Pokemon and then turned to leave with Naoki, exiting the Misty Forest.
When they arrived in Hammerlocke, Naoki noticed a group of young boys and girls playing noisily in the streets.
He paused, taking a moment to watch them.
Lei Guan Wang turned back, following his gaze, and asked curiously, "What is it?"
"Nothing," Naoki shook his head, marveling. "It just feels strange..."
At this moment, Xiao Yu and Hepburn were probably around the same age, and they might still wet their beds and cry.
Who would have thought that in a few years, they would become heroes who saved the Galar region?
"Let's go!"
They retraced their steps and returned to Motostoke, where they boarded a steam train at the town's station, heading for the Palace Gate City.
It was the headquarters of the Galar Flying Taxi squad, and they were certain to find the shed feathers of a Steel Armor Raven there.
One or two feathers wouldn't be enough. As Xiao Dianzhang evolved, its strength would increase, and the hammers it had forged previously would no longer be sufficient, prompting it to start forging new ones.
Xiao Dianzhang evolved in three stages, and during this process, it would consume a considerable amount of metal.
Additionally, there was Babutuobo's hammer to consider as well.
So, this time, Naoki intended to stock up on everything he needed to save himself future trips.
The trains in the Galar region traveled at incredible speeds, and about eight hours later, they arrived in the Palace Gate City.
As soon as they stepped out of the station, Naoki and Lei Guan Wang were stunned by the sight before them.
As the largest city in the Galar region, Palace Gate City seemed even more expansive than Stroodle City! Skyscrapers towered over the city, two rail monorails encircled it, and various modern facilities were interspersed throughout.
The majestic Palace Gate Arena, resembling a gigantic bright pink rose, the elegant Gothic and Victorian-style luxury hotel, the futuristic high-rise towers, and a vast central park.
In the center of the park stood a massive statue of a Steel Armor Raven, its steel wings spread wide, shimmering with a dark luster in the sunlight, exuding a majestic aura.
In the sky, flocks of Corviknight could be seen flying by from time to time.
On the streets, businessmen and women in suits carrying briefcases and walking their Electrikes, as well as fashionable socialites, were a common sight.
"As expected of the metropolis built by Chairman Rose!" Naoki exclaimed.
Lei Guan Wang, standing beside him, looked up at the silvery skyscrapers gleaming in the sunlight and murmured, "The fact that humans can create such spectacular things truly astonishes me!"
(End of Chapter)
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