Chapter 423: The Legend of the King, Public Opinion Erupts in the Galar Region!

Chapter 423: The Legend of the King, Public Opinion Erupts in the Galar Region!

Professor Oak's mind was racing with thoughts as he glanced at the Crowned Sword and Shield Pokemon by his side. He couldn't help but ask the question that was burning in his mind.

"Why did the Crowned Pokemon end up in such a state?"

"That's because, thousands of years ago, a lot happened in the Galar region," Naoki answered. "Have you ever heard of 'Darkness'?”

"Darkness?" Professor Oak paused for a moment.

Naoki offered another term, "The source of Dynamax."

Now Professor Oak understood.

Dynamax was a unique battle phenomenon native to the Galar region. Trainers used the Dynamax Bands, invented by Professor Magnolia, to dynamax their Pokemon during battles.

When dynamaxed, Pokemon grew to tremendous sizes and their moves changed depending on their types.

Even though the Kanto and Galar regions were far apart, Professor Oak had heard some rumors about the happenings in Galar.

"Is it related to Dynamax?" he asked.

Naoki nodded and continued, "The story goes back to ancient times."

"In ancient Galar, in a place called the Crown Tundra, there dwelled two steeds of royalty—one known as the Spectral Rider Calyrex, and the other, the Ice Rider Glastrier."

As Naoki's words trailed off, the Crowned Pokemon beside them unleashed a surge of powerful aura.

A tidal wave of blue light instantly engulfed Professor Oak and Naoki, and in the next second, the surroundings transformed.

The familiar living room vanished, replaced by a vast snow-covered tundra.

The two steeds from the stable stood proudly on the frozen landscape.

Noticing the change in their surroundings, Professor Oak exclaimed in surprise, "What is this?"

"This is something that happened in the past," Naoki explained.

It was a decision he and the Crowned Pokemon had made after careful consideration. Simply telling Professor Oak about it might not be convincing enough, so they decided to let the Crowned Pokemon convey its memories directly to the professor through its aura.

Professor Oak stood in awe, staring at the scene before him.

On the snowy ground, figures clad in cotton garments, both humans and Pokemon, began to appear.

The Spectral Rider and the Ice Rider charged from a distance, unleashing their fury upon the intruders and their Pokemon companions.

Naoki's voice rang out in the midst of the swirling snow, "Enraged by the invasion of their territory, the Spectral Rider Calyrex and the Ice Rider Glastrier relentlessly attacked the humans and their partner Pokemon."

"That was when the Crowned Sword and Shield Pokemon appeared. It defeated Calyrex and Glastrier, forging a deep bond with them."

As Naoki finished his sentence, the Crowned Pokemon manifested out of thin air. It released a terrifying display of its psychic powers, overpowering the two steeds.

Injured, Calyrex and Glastrier submitted to the Crowned Pokemon, who then floated over and healed their wounds with a soothing wave of energy.

Recognizing the strength of the Pokemon that had defeated them, Calyrex and Glastrier chose to serve it, becoming its loyal steeds.

The scene shifted, and the people who had ventured into the tundra began to build their homes. However, the harsh climate took its toll, and their food supplies dwindled.

Filled with compassion, the Crowned Pokemon, riding upon its loyal steeds, watched over the struggling humans. Unwilling to let them suffer from hunger and cold, it waved its hands, bestowing abundance upon the land.

Miraculously, potatoes and turnips sprouted from the frozen soil, and a frost-resistant, ice-blue flower bloomed on the snow.

Witnessing the Crowned Pokemon's divine act, the people were filled with gratitude and reverence.

Once they had settled, they built a shrine for the Crowned Pokemon and its steeds, offering their devotion for generations to come.

The scene changed once more, showing the Crowned Pokemon riding across forests and plains.

Naoki continued his narrative, "In those days, the Crowned Sword and Shield Pokemon rode upon its loyal steeds, roaming the lands of Galar. Gradually, people began to call it the King of Bountiful Harvests, seeing it as the ruler of the Galar region. Under its reign, Galar once thrived with abundance."

Professor Oak gazed upon the scene in awe, witnessing the harmonious coexistence between humans and the Crowned Pokemon thousands of years ago.

Humans worshipped the Crowned Pokemon, and in return, it protected its subjects, bringing them prosperity and freedom from hunger.

"Is this why the Crowned Pokemon is known as the King of Bountiful Harvests?" Professor Oak mused.

However, Naoki's next words took an unexpected turn.

"Alas, this tranquility didn't last," Naoki said. "On an ordinary day, the Crowned Pokemon foresaw a dire future through its ability to predict what was to come. It saw that a catastrophe would soon befall the land of Galar."

"At that time, Darkness would envelop the entire Galar region. Under its influence, countless wild Pokemon would undergo Dynamaxing and lose their sense of reason, wreaking havoc on everything around them."

The vision before Professor Oak changed accordingly.

The Crowned Pokemon stood in the shrine, its eyes filled with worry as it gazed into the distance.

Through the power of its psychic abilities, Professor Oak witnessed the future that the Crowned Pokemon had seen—dynamaxed Pokemon, crumbling buildings, towns engulfed in flames, and a sky shrouded in darkness...

"To face this impending crisis, the Crowned Pokemon sought out two Pokemon known for their bravery in battle—Cobalion, the Sword of Justice, and Zamazenta, the Shield of Justice," Naoki continued.

"With the help of a Melmetal, the people used its steel to forge a sword and a shield. The Crowned Pokemon bestowed its power upon Cobalion and Zamazenta, transforming them into the Sword King and the Shield King."

The scene shifted once more, revealing Cobalion, Zamazenta, and Melmetal.

The Crowned Pokemon performed a coronation ceremony, and thus, the Sword King and the Shield King were born.

"When everything was prepared, Darkness descended. Cobalion and Zamazenta ventured forth to face the threat," Naoki narrated.

Bidding farewell to the Crowned Pokemon, the two kings set out to confront the source of Darkness.

Having expended a vast amount of energy during the coronation ceremony, the Crowned Pokemon was left weakened and vulnerable.

However, it had no time to rest, for the catastrophe had already begun.

Gigantic Pokemon ravaged the forests, and to save the Pokemon dwelling there, the Crowned Pokemon used its last ounce of strength to relocate an entire vast forest, protecting its inhabitants from the encroaching Darkness.

"How could this be..." Professor Oak mumbled, unable to hide his astonishment.

Having witnessed the past through the Crowned Pokemon's memories, his respect for it grew immensely.

The Pokemon had done so much, acting as a great ruler for both humans and other Pokemon!

The recollection of the Crowned Pokemon's memories came to an end, but it was evident that the story was far from over.

"What happened after that?" Professor Oak inquired, completely engrossed in the tale. He was eager to find out if the catastrophe had been averted and what the true nature of the Darkness was.

Naoki replied, "After that, Cobalion and Zamazenta successfully drove back the Darkest Day, and the Ultra Beast, Eternatus. However, they were unable to find the Crowned Pokemon, and so they returned to the forest with the sword and shield, remaining there until they perished."

"Eternatus?" Professor Oak's attention was piqued by the name. "Is that also a Pokemon?"

Naoki nodded. "In a manner of speaking. But it's not native to this planet. There are rumors in the Galar region that suggest Eternatus fell to Galar from a meteor that originated in the distant reaches of space."

"From space..." Professor Oak immediately thought of Pokemon like Clefairy.

But soon, he realized something was amiss.

If Eternatus, the source of the Darkest Day, had been dealt with, then logically, the Dynamax phenomenon should have ceased to exist as well!

So why was it that the Galar region could still utilize Dynamaxing?

Could it be...

Professor Oak's expression grew grave.

Naoki understood his train of thought and nodded. "Yes, Cobalion and Zamazenta didn't completely defeat Eternatus. They merely drove it back, and like the Crowned Pokemon, it also fell into a deep slumber. It may very well awaken again in the near future."

Hearing this, Professor Oak's face turned even more somber.

He took out his Rotom Phone and began searching the internet for information about Eternatus and the Sword and Shield Kings of the Galar region.

However, his search yielded no results, and he only found information about two humans known as the King of Swords and the King of Shields.

The website also mentioned that they were ancient royalty of the Galar region, and it was they who used the sword and shield to drive back the Darkest Day and protect the region.

Reading this, Professor Oak was filled with confusion.

This didn't quite align with what Naoki had told him!

Naoki could see that Professor Oak was onto something.

However, finding information about Eternatus online was impossible.

The situation in the Galar region was complex.

The president of the Macro Cosmos corporation and chairman of the Galar Pokemon League, Rose, intended to use Eternatus as a power source for the entire Galar region, providing energy for Dynamaxing.

Eternatus was sealed beneath the Energy Plant in Hammerlocke Stadium.

While Chairman Rose's intentions may have been noble, his plan was ill-conceived, and he underestimated the power of Eternatus, leading to its escape and the return of the Darkest Day.

It took the efforts of Champion Leon, who was badly injured in the process, and the combined might of Zacian, Zamazenta, and the hero to seal Eternatus once more.

The plan was incredibly dangerous, and Chairman Rose naturally kept all information about Eternatus under tight wraps.

As the chairman of the Pokemon League, such a cover-up was child's play for him.

Furthermore, as the president of the Macro Cosmos corporation, he effectively owned most of the businesses in the Galar region—a monopoly.

"Why does the website credit the Galar royalty with driving back the Darkest Day?" Professor Oak asked, perplexed.

"That's because the existence of the Crowned Pokemon, as well as Cobalion and Zamazenta, threatened the power of the Galar royalty," Naoki explained. "After the Crowned Pokemon fell into its slumber and Cobalion and Zamazenta retreated into the forest, the royalty stole credit for their deeds and claimed that it was they who defeated the Darkest Day."

"Back then, information didn't spread as quickly as it does now. There were no phones or televisions, and very few people actually witnessed Cobalion and Zamazenta in battle."

"Humans' faith can empower the Crowned Pokemon, and with their accomplishments stolen and the truth-bearers long gone, only the deceived remained."

"Eventually, the Crowned Pokemon was forgotten, left without a source of power, causing its slumber to extend far longer than intended, and it even lost its own memories."

Hearing this, Professor Oak finally understood.

He now comprehended the true meaning behind Naoki's earlier words about the Crowned Pokemon wandering alone in a snowy wasteland.

"Those deceitful royals, how despicable!" Perhaps it was his respect for the heroic Pokemon, but Professor Oak was rarely angered to this degree.

While Pokemon bled and toiled to protect humans, these royals not only failed to show gratitude but also stole their glory to maintain their rule!

Naoki was not surprised by Professor Oak's reaction.

He smiled faintly and continued, "That's why we invited you here, Professor. We have a favor to ask of you."

"Oh?" Professor Oak was taken aback for a moment.

"We'd like you to help us register the Crowned Pokemon's information and its legend into the Pokedex," Naoki requested.

"Of course! Leave it to me!" Professor Oak readily agreed.

As a passionate Pokemon researcher, he would not stand for these Pokemon heroes being wronged!

However, as an authority in the field, Professor Oak wanted to verify the authenticity of the legend before making it public.

Despite the distance between the Kanto and Galar regions, Professor Oak had his ways.

It didn't take long for him to confirm the truth.

The legend of the Galar region... the Crown Tundra... the Temple of the Crown...

"So that's how it is!"

On the afternoon of his discovery, Professor Oak used Naoki's computer and his own Rotom Phone to work remotely.

He contacted the Oak Lab in Pallet Town and communicated with his assistant.

Naoki didn't know exactly what Professor Oak did, but the next morning, a new Pokemon's data appeared in the Pokedex on his Rotom Phone.

The paper, completed by Professor Oak at Naoki's ranch overnight, detailed the legend of the Crowned Pokemon and its relationship with the Sword and Shield Kings. It proclaimed the Crowned Pokemon as an extraordinary and majestic being!

As soon as the paper was released in an authoritative Pokemon research magazine, it caused quite a stir.

When netizens from regions like Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh saw the paper and the ecological information about the Crowned Pokemon in the Pokedex, they were all astounded.

Netizens from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh expressed their awe at the greatness of the Crowned Pokemon.

As a result, the number of fans of the Crowned Pokemon began to soar.

Meanwhile, netizens from the Galar region noticed something peculiar.

According to the Pokedex, the Crowned Pokemon used to be their king in the Galar region!

What was the meaning of this?

Trainers and regular people from the Galar region were up in arms about this revelation.

However, when they carefully read the paper, everything became clear.

[Phone Wigglytuff: Is all the information in that paper true?]

[Eevee Lover: I think it must be true, right? After all, it's written by the legendary Professor Oak!]

[Menas Kiss: Oh my! So, was it the Crowned Pokemon that stopped the calamity back then?]

[Tiny Cubone: It's truly incredible! When I traveled to Freezington before, the village chief told me about the legend of the Crowned Pokemon. I thought it was just a made-up story to attract tourists, but I never expected it to be real!]

[Wooloo Lover: Shame on the deceitful Galar royalty! How dare they steal the glory of our heroes!]

[Great Sordward: It's all lies! Fake news! Our ancestors were the ones who defeated the Darkness! Cobalion and Zamazenta were merely Pokemon that fought alongside the true heroes!]

[Great Shielbert: Exactly! Those are all lies! The Galar royalty are the true Sword and Shield heroes. Cobalion and Zamazenta's true nature only brings disaster to the Galar region!]

[Concerned Citizen: Nonsense! How dare you! With just your royal family's power, how could you have repelled the Darkness? In the end, you're just humans, and it was Cobalion and Zamazenta's strength that saved you!]

[Great Sordward: Damn it! This is outrageous! How dare you insult the dignity of the royalty! Just you wait, we will find a way to prove the truth!]

[Great Shielbert: Yes, and when we do, I hope you can still keep denying the facts! We will set the record straight!]

The condescending tone of these two individuals clearly identified them as members of the Galar royalty, and their arrogant attitude enraged many netizens, resulting in their comments being bombarded with tens of thousands of angry replies.

The two individuals did not respond further and simply logged out of the Pokemon forum, unable to handle the backlash.

After venting their anger, the netizens finally realized something.

Had Professor Oak met the Crowned Pokemon?

Some netizens immediately rushed to Professor Oak's personal page and sent him private messages inquiring about the situation.

In response to these queries, Professor Oak mysteriously replied:

"I'm sorry, but although I'd like to tell you all, the Crowned Pokemon told me that it is no longer a king. It just wants to lead a quiet life as an ordinary farmer and doesn't wish to be disturbed."

Upon reading this, some netizens were astonished.

The Crowned Pokemon can speak?

Professor Oak kindly explained to everyone:

[Professor Oak: It's called Telepathy, a ability that some Psychic-type Pokemon possess. They can establish a telepathic link with a target and convey their thoughts directly into the target's brain. Pretty amazing, right?]

Although Professor Oak did not disclose the location of the Crowned Pokemon, it didn't take long for netizens to uncover that he had departed for the Hisui region a few days ago.

This implied that the Crowned Pokemon was currently in the Hisui region!

Some netizens from the Hisui region proudly boasted about this.

They engaged in friendly exchanges with netizens from the Galar region on the Pokemon forum.

[Wooloo Lover (Hisui)

: Hehe, now the Crowned Pokemon is our king in the Hisui region!]

[Muscular Conkeldurr (Hisui)

: According to inside information from the agricultural department, the agricultural development in the Hisui region has been remarkable in the past two years, with bountiful harvests across the region. Local farmers attribute this to the blessings of the Crowned Pokemon.]

[Steel Raven (Galar)

: Damn it! Don't rub it in! I'm going to go and curse those royal ancestors again!]

[Snover (Galar)

: Decision made! I'm moving to the Hisui region!]

In an instant, the reputation of the Galar royalty plummeted, and they became the target of public outrage, likened to rats scurrying in the streets.

The royalty and their followers could only hang their heads in shame and keep a low profile.

At the same time, in the Galar region, in the top-floor office of the Energy Plant in Hammerlocke Stadium.

Chairman Rose, dressed in a sophisticated suit, calmly listened to his secretary, Oleana, as she reported on the public opinion situation.

Finally, Oleana asked, "Chairman, what should we do?"

Chairman Rose shook his head slightly, "There's no need to pay attention to them. Let the royalty deal with their own mess. Our priority remains on Eternatus."

The Galar region had moved past its outdated agricultural reliance.

Instead, the focus was on harnessing the power of Eternatus to bring about greater economic development.

The future of Dynamax battles was limitless.

Hisui region, Hisui Pokemon League Headquarters.

Ye Ci sat in his chair, a subtle smile playing at the corners of his mouth, his face reflecting his concealed joy.

Xin Li: "...Chief, wipe that smile off your face."

But Ye Ci couldn't contain his excitement, "Did you see that? There are quite a few trainers online who want to move to the Hisui region! With this publicity, we'll definitely attract a lot of talented individuals!"

"Oh ho ho, this is fantastic! Naoki is truly a blessing to the Hisui region!"

(End of Chapter)

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