Chapter 528: Jinghe's "Release"
Chapter 528: Jinghe's "Release"
The weather in April was significantly warmer than in March.
It was once again evening time.
Jinghe and his group had left the Pokemon Estate and arrived in a remote, uninhabited forest in the central region of the Unova area.
Based on Miss Joy's description and Multivolt Beta's investigation of the data, they had finally pinpointed this location.
In the forest, by a lake with babbling brooks, there was a patch of soft grass.
Jinghe, wearing an apron, was having an outdoor barbecue.
The sizzling grilled meat was golden brown, and as the dripping fat hit the charcoal, it made a "sizzling" sound. Sprinkled with cumin and chili flakes, the aroma was mouth-watering.
The evening breeze brushed over the lake, rippling the water and floating up the Orata flowers in the lake, spreading a fragrant scent.
Gramps and the others couldn't help but salivate.
Before the sun had fully set, the moon eagerly rose, with half the sky turning a dusky yellow, and a corner of the vast starry river revealing itself in the other half.
Herona sat at a table covered with a white cloth, her legs crossed, and she gently picked up a glass, playfully stirring it with a straw before taking a small sip, a faint smile on her lips.
However, Gardelia by her side seemed a bit restrained, her hands gripping her knees, and her eyes occasionally glancing at Mewtwo, who was also wearing an apron and looking utterly dejected.
The stronger the psychic, the more they could sense the underlying threat emanating from Mewtwo.
She didn't think she was completely helpless, but having never encountered a Pokemon with such powerful psychic abilities, she was unsure of Mewtwo's thoughts and attitude.
Not just her, but even Herona's Sharpedo subconsciously held back a bit upon seeing Mewtwo.
Mewtwo exuded a sense of threat that it couldn't ignore.
Especially at this moment, with Mewtwo's face nearly black with anger.
This was all Jinghe's fault! He said he wanted Mewtwo to experience the atmosphere of life and "forced" it to wear the adorable pink Munchlax apron.
As a result, Mewtwo kept a sullen face, giving the impression that a volcano might erupt at any moment.
Genosect and the others felt the same way.
On the other hand, Jinghe, his Pokemon, and Herona didn't show much reaction to Mewtwo's appearance.
They even found it cute.
For example, Jinghe.
"Look, isn't this pretty? So pink and tender."
Mewtwo: '.'
Gardelia stared blankly at Jinghe.
How dare he? It wasn't that Jinghe was brave, but he knew that Mewtwo might get angry but wouldn't explode.
Doesn't Mewtwo know whether it should be considered a Pokemon or a human?
After all, it has both Pokemon genes and human genes.
So, why not experience it?
Moreover,
Allowing Mewtwo to experience "shame" also fulfilled its desire to experience various emotions.
"Hmm."
Gengar, also wearing an apron with Gengar's image, nodded happily and gently patted Mewtwo's shoulder.
It couldn't stop the smile on its face.
Be like me and be a good server, haha! Gengar tugged at its apron, feeling delighted.
Mewtwo glanced at it and spoke in a flat tone, "Tonight, Shadow Ball, a hundred practice shots."
Gengar: Σ(дlll)
Mewtwo's mouth twitched slightly at the sight, but it quickly suppressed the smile.
"Yoohoo~ Yoohoo~~"
Tyrogue, swinging on a tree, couldn't help but laugh, holding its stomach.
Then, it accidentally fell off the swing with a "gurgle."
But the little guy was tough, and he climbed back up without a scratch.
The swing's rope was made from Genosect's silk, so it was very sturdy; it had just been so focused on laughing that it forgot to hold on.
"Okay, let's dig in."
Jinghe clapped his hands and called the Genosects over.
"After this meal, you can hit the road."
Genosect Leader: Σ(дlll)
No, no.
Why is there still killing?
"Cough, I misspoke. After this meal, you can go home." Jinghe coughed lightly.
Here, although it wasn't the Genosects' original home, it was at least like the Pokemon Estate, with the Orata flowers they longed for.
Plus, being far from human society, if they didn't cause trouble and coexisted peacefully with the wild Pokemon, there wouldn't be any problems living here for a few hundred years.
"Remember, don't cause any trouble. I'll be watching you.
"Jinghe addressed the leader of the Genesect."
"Hngga!"
Gramps extended two fingers, gestured towards his eyes, and then pointed at the leader of the Genesect.
The leader of the Genesect didn't react, but the four Genesect behind it nodded repeatedly.
Leader of the Genesect: "..."
Unable to resist, Jinghe tilted his head back at a forty-five-degree angle, feeling tears welling up in the corners of his eyes.
Why did he feel like Jinghe was the leader of the four Genesect?
We were partners who grew up together, and I was here first!
Is this the power of an unexpected encounter surpassing a childhood crush?
But now that they had a place to stay, and after Jinghe helped it see things from its perspective, the leader of the Genesect also gave up the idea of causing trouble.
"Xiao Bing, you have my contact information. If there's anything, feel free to reach out to me."
Jinghe spoke to the Freeze Cassette Genesect.
"Geno, Geno!"
Xiao Bing nodded repeatedly.
"Let's eat, let's eat." Jinghe smiled and served the grilled meat.
Whoosh—
Suddenly, the adorable pink Jigglypuff apron fell off, and Mewtwo, having completed its "mission," disappeared.
"This child is shy," Herona picked up a skewer pretending to be a Mareep's wool, and couldn't help but smile.
"It's fine."
Jinghe waved his hand.
There might be a bit of shame, but more likely, the current Mewtwo doesn't know how to interact with other humans and Pokemon.
The missing plate of grilled meat on the table was the best proof.
"It's fine," Herona nodded, "but for some reason, I feel it's a bit lonely."
This was also the reason she wasn't afraid of Mewtwo's outburst.
A lonely individual, while they might appear embarrassed or angry on the surface, is actually...
Jinghe stirred the tree fruit juice with a straw and said, looking down, "It has lost many companions."
Looking in the direction where Mewtwo had flown off, Jinghe pursed his lips, "But I will help it gain more."
Seeing Mewtwo leave, Gardelia also spoke up, "Will it lose more companions?"
In her eyes, Mewtwo was so strong...
"No one has it easy all the time."
Herona and Gardelia, upon hearing this, fell silent for a moment before nodding in agreement.
Indeed.
"Speaking of which," Gardelia wanted to steer the conversation away from this somewhat heavy topic, "this is my first time seeing it, and even hearing about it."
The name Mewtwo, combined with its appearance, inevitably reminded one of Mew.
"Its origin..."
Jinghe didn't respond but changed the subject again.
"Never mind that, eat up! I grilled these seriously."
Meanwhile, in the Unova Region, Treasure City.
This city was transformed from a hundred-year-old warehouse, retaining much of its historical charm after the renovation, along with plenty of new attractions.
So, Treasure City's most famous landmark is the Treasure Museum, which houses numerous historical artifacts and is a significant tourist destination in the city.
Many tourists who want to learn about the Unova Region's history plan to visit the Treasure Museum, which was also one of Herona's must-see destinations.
But today.
Even though it was almost closing time, the museum was still bustling with visitors.
Until the museum staff came out to remind everyone that it was about to close—
Boom!!!
A deafening roar reverberated through the museum, startling the entire Treasure City.
Junsha, the League staff member from Treasure City, who had been prepared for this, led her team to rush into the museum.
At the same time, Aloe, the Treasure City Gym Leader and a historian, emerged from a corner of the museum.
Entering the museum, they saw a group of people wearing distinctive clothing and masks, searching for something.
They each summoned their Pokemon.
Without taking action, they waited for the main force to arrive.
Plasma Team!
These were all members of the Plasma Team!
"Damn it, no!"
"Not here! There's no meteorite here!"
"We've been tricked!"
Several Plasma Team members voiced their anger.
Their mission was to find a special meteorite stored in the museum, rumored to have the power to influence or even control Pokemon.
But that meteorite, before their operation, had already been hidden by Junsha, who received a tip and secretly moved it.
Junsha had received intelligence that the Plasma Team was targeting the meteorite and planning to raid the Treasure Museum, so she made preparations in advance.
"Don't panic!"
At this moment, one of the Plasma Team's executives shouted, and the team members gradually calmed down, noticing Junsha and Aloe.
The executives of the Plasma Team seemed unperturbed, their faces even breaking into smiles.
"We can't find it, they must know where it is."
"Now, surrender!" Miss Junsha shouted, her Poocheyena poised for action.
"The ones who should surrender are you!" one of the Plasma Team executives coldly laughed.
Footsteps approached from outside.
Both Miss Junsha and Gym Leader Aloe's expressions changed.
They had set a trap for the Plasma Team, but had they fallen into an ambush instead?
Were there more Plasma Team members outside the museum?
What were the Plasma Team's intentions? It didn't make sense to deploy so many members just for a meteorite.
Did they not know that the Unova League had been actively apprehending Plasma Team members recently? Or had they become desperate?
Regardless...
So many Plasma Team members had gathered in Treasure City.
Miss Junsha and Aloe exchanged a glance, immediately reporting the incident to the Unova League.
Upon receiving the news and understanding the situation in Treasure City, the Unova League swiftly mobilized a large force, rushing from various cities to the city.
Regardless of the Plasma Team's intentions, none of these members would escape! The entire Unova League was in motion.
"The Plasma Team is making a move on Treasure City? For a meteorite?"
Jinghe, who had just "released" the Genesect, also received a message from the Unova League.
Could he qualify for "releasing" now? Jinghe inwardly scoffed.
"What meteorite?" Herona asked, puzzled.
"A meteorite that can influence the minds of Pokemon."
Jinghe had some recollection of this meteorite.
In the original story, the Plasma Team and the Rocket Team trio had fought over this very meteorite.
While the meteorite was indeed useful, especially for Akroma's research, Jinghe furrowed his brows.
"Is it necessary to make such a big deal out of it?"
Others might not know the extent of Akroma's "Aerodactyl Machine," but Jinghe was aware.
The meteorite was useful, but not that crucial, was it?
The Plasma Team was making such a grand move, but the Unova League was not to be underestimated.
Champion Adek was still very active.
Unless... Akroma had already mastered Tyrantrum's power?!
Jinghe's heart trembled.
Otherwise, it didn't make much sense.
But if the Plasma Team had indeed mastered Tyrantrum's power and wanted to gather the Unova League's higher-ups to capture them all at once... that seemed a bit too bold.
If the leader of the Plasma Team was Sakaki, Jinghe might not have given it much thought.
But the leader was Kwekis!
A man who didn't dare reveal his identity as the leader and pushed his godson to the forefront.
He could be called a schemer, but going to war with the Unova League was something only a warlord would do, and it just felt off.
"It's a bit far, though."
Gardelia looked at her phone's navigation, "Should we go?"
It was quite a distance.
After all, they didn't get the news immediately, and going now might be too late.
However, if the Plasma Team had truly mastered Tyrantrum's power, Mewtwo might become the key to breaking the stalemate.
Should they call the Genesect back?
With their flight speed and assistance, they might make it in time.
Though Jinghe inwardly resisted the idea of rushing like this.
Suddenly, a thought crossed Jinghe's mind.
The Plasma Team was making a move on Treasure City, but what if their true target wasn't just a mere meteorite within the city?
What did the Plasma Team desire most now? The Real and Ideal Dragons! But these two dragons were not something the Plasma Team could obtain easily.
Then...
Jinghe suddenly looked north.
Twin Dragon City, the Gene Wedge!
A diversionary tactic?
It wasn't impossible! Others might not know about the Plasma Team's desire for the Gene Wedge, but Jinghe, having read the Generations, was well aware.
This was what led to his speculation.
Whether they went to Treasure City or not, and whether they went early or late, it wouldn't make much difference.
But if the Plasma Team's true target was indeed the Gene Wedge in the hands of Xatu in Twin Dragon City...
At the same time, under the cover of night...
A massive warship slowly approached Twin Dragon City.
Standing in the warship's cockpit, Akroma gently adjusted his glasses, his eyes sparkling with suppressed excitement.
(End of Chapter)
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