Chapter 593: What's Coming, Will Eventually Come.
Chapter 593: What's Coming, Will Eventually Come.
"Neh-meow!"
At this moment, Victini suddenly realized that its invisibility seemed to have been revealed due to the scorching hot macaron.
Victini immediately turned around, ready to flee.
But when it looked back, it saw...
"Heng-ga!"
Behind it stood Gengar, pulling its mouth and eyes apart, creating an extremely exaggerated ghostly face.
"Neh-meow!!!"
Victini shuddered in fear, its fur standing on end, looking like a puffed-up ball of fluff.
"Heng-ga?"
Gengar, upon seeing this, picked its nose.
Little friend, your psychological qualities are lacking. Let Jinghe help you improve.
"Gengar." Jinghe approached, lightly tapping Gengar's head, "If we're talking about age, this little guy might even be older than you."
"Heng-ga?"
Gengar's face was filled with astonishment.
Older than me?
I'm a thousand-year-old ghost!
Jinghe extended his hand, picked up the frightened Victini from the ground, and gently brushed off the dust.
"Are you okay?"
Only then did Victini react, its eyes glistening.
"Neh-meow."
"So, it's Victini."
At this moment, Xihuona and the others also noticed the little creature with a V-shaped mark on its head.
"Victini?" Da Ye seemed unfamiliar with the name.
"Victini, the Victory Pokemon, with Psychic and Fire-type attributes. It's said that trainers carrying Victini will always win battles. Lotom!"
Lotom's Pokedex immediately recognized its purpose and hurriedly displayed its information.
"Victory? Fire-type?"
Da Ye's eyes lit up instantly.
In his opinion, wasn't this the perfect match for his Pokemon?
Being a Fire-type and bringing continuous victory, if he had Victini, could he punch the Big Sister and kick Teacher Jinghe?
"Neh... Neh-meow."
Sensing Da Ye's intense gaze, Victini quickly hid behind Jinghe, poking its head out cautiously to look at him.
In Victini's eyes, Da Ye also had a strong desire for victory, but...
His chances of winning were incredibly slim! How could someone remain so eager for victory after continuous losses without feeling discouraged?
Perseverance in the face of defeat!
Victini actually admired this quality, but Da Ye's gaze made it a little scared.
"Da Ye, don't scare the little guy." Jinghe spoke up.
Da Ye snapped out of his thoughts, feeling a bit embarrassed. He scratched his head and laughed awkwardly, "Did I scare it? Haha, I just wanted to see if I could catch it."
Catch Victini?
Jinghe's expression turned peculiar.
As a Mythical Pokemon, Victini is not without its fighting prowess. Its moves like 'V-Create' and 'Final Gambit' showcase its unique abilities.
Moreover, Victini, though not an 'Infinite Pokemon,' possesses a more 'Infinite Energy' trait than the 'Infinite Pokemon' duo, Latios and Latias.
"As a friend, let me give you some advice. Don't think about catching it in battle."
"Huh?" Da Ye was taken aback.
Jinghe shook his head, no longer paying attention to him, and turned back to look at Victini.
"Is it too hot for you? Try this."
Jinghe took out an energy cube from Ice Nine-Tails.
"Neh-meow?"
Victini cautiously took it, nibbled a small bite, and its big blue round eyes instantly sparkled with brilliance.
"Neh-meow!"
Delicious!
It was cool and refreshing, completely different from the scorching feeling before.
Jinghe patted its head with a smile, but he couldn't help but think, 'It's a Fire-type Pokemon, but it's afraid of heat?'
"Yo-ji!"
At this moment, Yuki, standing by Jinghe's side, crossed its arms and pouted, looking at Victini with a 'I'm angry' expression.
"Neh... Neh-meow."
Victini realized its mistake and quickly apologized to Yuki.
"Sorry... I took your macaron, and it was too hot for me."
Upon hearing Victini's apology, Yuki's stern expression softened, and it grabbed a slightly cooled macaron from the side and offered it to Victini.
"Yo-ji!"
Here, have this one, it's cooled down!
"Neh-meow?"
Really?
"Yo-ji, yo-ji!"
Yuki nodded generously, waving its hand casually.
Of course!
From now on, I'll protect you. I'll make sure you have the best of everything!
The young Yuki is quite strong, and Victini is being patted by it, causing its body to shrink a little. It doesn't seem to be in pain, but it nods vigorously, revealing its small fangs and then forming a V-sign with its fingers.
"Nya~ Nya~"
Jinghe, sitting nearby, has a question mark floating above his head.
Has Yuki found a new little brother?
The way it speaks is becoming more and more like Genggui's style.
It's acting like a big brother.
"Hmm?"
Genggui scratches his head, also displaying a question mark, looking at Jinghe, then at Victini, and finally at Yuki.
It extends its hand, muttering and counting on its fingers.
"Hmm... Hmm..."
Yuki might be older than me, and it's become a little brother to Yuki, who is also a little brother to me. This relationship is so confusing!
However, it seems that Victini and Yuki have truly become friends after their initial encounter.
"So, Victini has been in Ordran City this whole time."
Xihuona, sitting on a picnic blanket, smiles as she watches Yuki and the small Victini comparing heights, with the latter conceding defeat due to Yuki's blunt horn.
Jinghe brings a plate of macarons and sits next to her, picking up one and saying, "Ah..."
"Mmm..."
Xihuona instinctively opens her mouth, only to realize that Jinghe is trying to feed her.
"Roar!"
Jadylia pounces like a hungry tiger, blocking Xihuona and snatching the macaron from Jinghe's hand.
She assumes a protective stance over Xihuona.
Xihuona's cheeks turn rosy.
Jinghe: "..."
You little...
Daye, the Jing family will remember this!
Jinghe clears his throat, "Actually, Victini has always been in Ordran City."
"Always?"
"I once read a book that recorded the true origin and process of Ordran City's creation, and Victini played a crucial role in it."
Jinghe then briefly recounts the plot points he is aware of.
In fact, the legend Xihuona mentioned yesterday about the Earth Sword is accurate, but there's a crucial detail she didn't mention.
The father of the two princes who caused the Dragon Vein to go haywire, the old king, used ancient magic and Victini's infinite power to move the Earth Sword from a distant valley to its current location to stop the turmoil.
However, after the Earth Sword was placed, the old king exhausted himself to death, but the seal he created couldn't be broken, and Victini was eternally trapped within it, within Ordran City.
The numerous stone tablets surrounding Ordran City are actually part of the seal.
And this has been the case for thousands of years.
"So, this little guy has been trapped here, living alone for thousands of years?"
Jadylia and Xihuona's eyes, as they look at Victini, are filled with pity and compassion.
If Jinghe hadn't mentioned it, no one would have guessed the loneliness Victini has endured from its cheerful demeanor.
Actually, Victini's situation is similar to Mew's, who is bound to the World Tree.
[A reference to a Chinese poem or song, possibly "The Book of Songs, Ode to the South, No. 169."]
The difference is that Mew can leave the World Tree for short periods, while Victini has been permanently sealed here.
"Should we... help it?" Xihuona asks, biting her lip as she looks at Jinghe.
Jinghe nods slightly.
Before coming to Ordran City, he had also considered Victini's situation.
Victini is a Pokemon that can only be seen if it wants to be seen.
Initially, Jinghe had planned to leave it be if he didn't encounter it, knowing that Satoshi would come to rescue it in a couple of years. But now that they've met...
"Kind-hearted Jinghe" is online!
Jinghe is always serious about helping Pokemon in need.
However, how to help is another issue.
The seal that traps Victini is not simple.
In the original movie, even with Reshiram and Zekrom's combined efforts, they couldn't break the seal on the stone tablets.
Of course, that was after the Dragon Vein's energy had reversed, further strengthening the seal.
In the end, it was Satoshi's tears that provided the correct "password," and Victini's power that broke the seal.
"But if the Dragon Vein's power hadn't reversed, perhaps a single Reshiram or Zekrom could have broken the seal?"
After all, it's been a thousand years since the seal was set, and if the power were truly that formidable, Reshiram and Zekrom wouldn't have been able to fight each other back then.
Zekrom is with N, and as for Reshiram...
Jinghe's gaze travels beyond the overlapping houses, settling on the mountain where the Earth Sword is embedded.
Reshiram is likely still slumbering beneath the Earth Sword.
Jinghe shook his head firmly.
It was best to play it safe and not disturb Reshiram for now; perhaps Darkrai's power would be sufficient. After all, Darkrai boasted of being able to hold its own against anyone.
So, they decided to wait for Darkrai's arrival. It had traveled all the way from Sinnoh to Unova, a considerable distance.
Moreover, Darkrai would not be fighting alone; it had the strongest support in the form of Victini and Meloetta's battle song.
The lively battle celebration continued into the evening.
Jinghe, who had caused quite a stir, was stopped halfway, while Da Ye thoroughly enjoyed the battle.
It was evident that Da Ye was also skilled at dominating weaker opponents without making them feel completely outclassed. Instead, he would make them believe they were just a step away from victory!
"Teacher Jinghe, Miss Xihuona, Miss Jadylia, and Mr. Da Ye," the mayor approached Jinghe's group again.
"This is Miss Karita and her mother, Ms. Jiangta. They are the true 'Earthfolk.'"
Karita was the girl carrying the Shiny Reshiram, and her mother, Jiangta, was a street vendor selling Victini merchandise.
They were Earthfolk who lived near the Earth Sword, and Jinghe's group needed their permission to enter the sacred site.
Although Jinghe was aware of a secret path to the Earth Sword, it was better to take the official route.
In fact, when Jiangta and the other Earthfolk learned of Jinghe's group's intention to visit the Earth Sword, they readily agreed.
The Earth Sword welcomed powerful Trainers to visit.
After exchanging greetings, Karita and Jiangta led the group up the steps towards the Earth Sword.
Along the way, Jiangta shared stories about the Earth Sword, the origins of the Earthfolk, and the history of Ordran City.
Xihuona, holding the Lotom Pokedex, recorded audio and took photographs to gather information.
"Reshiram and Zekrom transformed into Dragon Stones and fell into a deep sleep somewhere beneath the Earth Sword," Jiangta explained in a gentle tone.
"Wait a moment," Jinghe suddenly interjected. "Zekrom... it has already awakened."
"Awakened?" Jiangta and Karita were taken aback.
Xihuona's group, having heard about the events between Jinghe and N, knew that Zekrom had acknowledged the king of Team Plasma.
In the Unova Region, outside Ordran City, Colress glanced at the map on his tablet and said calmly, "This is the place."
"Dragon Vein?" Ghetsis narrowed his eyes.
"And Reshiram," Colress added.
"Excellent!"
Ghetsis revealed a satisfied smile.
His adopted son had gained Zekrom's recognition and aspired to become the true king of Team Plasma? Ghetsis would not allow the 'dog' he had raised for over a decade to suddenly turn against him.
If you have Zekrom, Ghetsis thought, I'll awaken and control Reshiram. With Colress's machines enhancing it, I can easily overpower Zekrom! After dealing with N, I'll have both Reshiram and Zekrom, and unifying Unova will be a simple task!
Ghetsis's ambition burned within him.
By his side, Colress shared his unrestrained madness.
He swiped his finger across the tablet.
"The Dragon Vein of the Earthfolk! Let's see how much it can boost the bountiful god, Landorus!"
A powerful explosion shook the distant forest, and a terrifying red light burst from the cracks in the ground.
"Landorus!!!"
The Earth Sword Castle trembled.
"Nime!!!"
Victini clung tightly to Youjilasa's blunt horn.
An earthquake!
"Yoo, yoo-kee."
Youjilasa felt a heavy sensation in its head, as if it were about to grow a brain.
"Victini?!" Karita, seeing the materialized Victini, was shocked.
So, Victini had been in Ordran City all along?
"What's happening?" Jiangta was surprised by Victini's sudden appearance but was more concerned about the earthquake.
Jinghe took a deep breath.
The inevitable had finally arrived. He turned to Da Ye with a hint of annoyance and said, "See? Trouble always finds you."
Da Ye shrunk his neck and weakly replied, "Is it really my fault?"
"There you go again, being stubborn. Xihuona and Da Ye say you're a jinx."
Da Ye: "???"
(End of Chapter)
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