Chapter 621: Mewtwo: The Struggles of Being Human

Chapter 621: Mewtwo: The Struggles of Being Human



The events unfolding within the mental realm were unbeknownst to the people and Pokemon outside, who merely assumed that Teacher Jinghe was either engrossed in commanding the Mythical Beasts in battle or engaged in some form of communication.

In reality, even without the missing Plaques, Alazhe, let alone a fully intact Alazhe, would have struggled against such a formidable combination of Mythical Beasts and Legends.

When Jinghe finally snapped back to his senses, Alazhe's appearance was already somewhat disheveled.

Being surrounded and attacked by a group was bound to leave one in a sorry state, especially with Qilatidena willingly taking the brunt of the attacks as the Main Tank.

However, Alazhe was still Alazhe, an existence surpassing even the Level 1 Gods, and it had caused considerable trouble and harm to the Mythical Beasts and Legends.

Even if it was just one of the true Alazhe's many avatars.

But even as an avatar, it held significant authority, surpassing all the Level 1 Gods.

In the entire Pokemon World, the only one who could match it head-on was perhaps the fully recovered Necrozma, the "Brilliant Great God" from Ultra Space, who held equal authority.

Perhaps the Unova Trio, the Way of the Three Dragons, could give it a try after a complete fusion, but it was uncertain if Reshiram could still merge with Zekrom and Victini simultaneously.

Nevertheless, the true and complete Alazhe was an existence that transcended all, living up to the name "God of Creation."

It wasn't like the Nihilego of the Galar region, which boasted high base stats but lacked impressive performance, trying to leech off its fame.

One could only wonder how Qilatidena would react upon learning that the opponent it had been enthusiastically fighting was just an avatar, and not even in its prime condition.

However, Mewtwo seemed equally enthusiastic in the battle, having Mega Evolved into Mega Mewtwo Y, and it was unleashing a barrage of attacks on Alazhe, taking advantage of the fact that it wasn't one of Alazhe's creations.

Could it be that Mewtwo was venting all its "resentment" towards the "Creator" onto Alazhe?

Bang!!!

With a single Mind Break from Mega Mewtwo Y, Alazhe's body shattered like a mirror, transforming into stardust that scattered in all directions.

This scene left everyone, including the Mythical Beasts battling Alazhe, in a state of shock.

They all turned their gazes towards Mega Mewtwo Y in unison.

Wow, you shattered Alazhe?

This was the unspoken question in the eyes of most of the Mythical Beasts.

Was it that powerful?

Unfazed by their stares, Mega Mewtwo Y didn't even bother to glance back. It shed its Mega Evolution form like a silkworm breaking free from its cocoon and, after glancing at where Alazhe had disappeared, returned to Jinghe's side.

Qilatidena, Diaochu Luka, and Palu-Qia exchanged bewildered looks.

Alazhe had been shattered?

Did that mean the world was theirs for the taking?!

Before they could revel in their joy, a gap suddenly opened in the sky, accompanied by the scattering of sacred light. Once again, an unharmed Alazhe descended slowly from the sky.

Here it comes again?

This time, Alazhe's condition was noticeably calmer compared to before; the raging anger and domineering attitude were gone.

It didn't even spare a glance for the Three Dragons, who stood frozen in place, wide-eyed. Instead, it headed towards Jinghe's location.

Jinghe, for his part, wasn't entirely surprised by Alazhe's current state.

It was similar to how Alazhe had disintegrated within the mental realm after their defeat, as the anger and disappointment in its heart had been soothed, leading to a complete balance in its mindset.

As for the avatar that had been scattered earlier,

it was just one of its many projections.

As Alazhe approached Jinghe, its expression softened.

[You've won, Jinghe.]



It had remembered this name and naturally acknowledged Jinghe and his Pokemon.

Jinghe, upon hearing this, gave a reassuring glance to Xihuona and the others, as well as the Mythical Beasts like Reshiram, and said with a smile:

"There's actually no such thing as winning or losing. Isn't helping each other what friends are supposed to do?"

As he spoke, he took out the "Jade of Life," which the Three-member Rocket_team had found, and opened the scepter's mechanism, revealing the verdant, lustrous Jade within.

[Friends?]



Alazhe paused for a moment, and then the "Jade of Life" separated into five Plaques—Ground, Water, Grass, Electric, and Dragon—and flew back to Alazhe's back.

With the return of the Plaques, Alazhe fully regained its prime form.

At that moment.

Diaochu Luka and Palu-Qia suddenly felt that the collision between their respective time and space domains had ceased, and their domains had returned to tranquility.

This realization dawned on them that Alazhe had truly returned.

Diaochu Luka and Palu-Qia exchanged a glance, with one opening a time gap and the other a space rift, and they both returned to their respective territories.

Not just them, but Qilatidena felt it even more intensely.

It clearly sensed that the broken world on the reverse side of the world was once again binding it, and the Pokemon World was gradually developing a sense of repulsion towards it, growing stronger by the moment.

Qilatidena's expression changed, revealing a sinister look. It didn't want to be confined to that dilapidated place again!

Sensing Qilatidena's change, Jinghe spoke up:

"Qilatidena is actually quite well-behaved, and I believe it won't do anything excessive again.

Alazhe turned to look at Qilatidena.

Qilatidena subconsciously tensed, but then its eyes widened, revealing a defiant expression.

"Is that so?"

"It's my friend too," Jinghe said.

Upon hearing this, not only did Alazhe pause, but even Qilatidena was taken aback.

Friend?

Qilatidena couldn't help but wonder if it had friends too.

"Haha!"

Gengue, wearing sunglasses, appeared on Qilatidena's back, laughing as it patted the sturdy Pokemon.

"For the 'electronic pet' to grow to this extent, I can say that I've played a significant role! If it weren't for my diligent feeding every day, the 'electronic pet' would never have grown this big!"

Suddenly, Qilatidena felt the Pokemon World's rejection of it weaken and eventually disappear. The constraints imposed by the World of Destruction on it also dissipated.

Once again, it could freely enter and exit the Pokemon World.

"Since you, Jinghe, vouch for it, I'll trust it once more."

Jinghe waved his hand dismissively.

"I believe Qilatidena won't proactively cause any more harm to the Pokemon World."

What a joke.

Qilatidena had experienced "letting the mind travel" even before Alazhe.

How much of a threat could a Pokemon that spends its days making tea, eating snacks, or binge-watching shows be?

Gengue trusted Qilatidena, and Jinghe trusted Qilatidena. As for Qilatidena...

"Roar!"

It let out a soft roar, glancing deeply at Jinghe and Alazhe before opening a passage to the World of Destruction in front of it.

At that moment, Jinghe smiled and called out, "Qilatidena, come over for dinner at my place in a couple of days. Don't forget."

Qilatidena, who was about to enter the passage, paused, its eyes showing a hint of surprise. It nodded and let out a long howl before happily returning to the World of Destruction.

Although it hadn't managed to overthrow Alazhe's "rule" this time, Qilatidena had still managed to vent its frustration and feel satisfied.

At the very least, it had defeated Alazhe, right?

Moreover, it could sense that as long as the Pokemon World existed, Alazhe's chances of dying were slim.

Defeating Alazhe had always been its obsession.

However, after spending time with Jinghe and interacting with Gengue, it realized that there were many things in this world that were more enjoyable and interesting than "defeating Alazhe."

As the constraints of the World of Destruction on it dissipated, its obsession completely vanished.

Now it could binge-watch shows in peace, and that made it happy!

Alazhe turned to look at Jinghe once more.

"Thank you, Jinghe. You've allowed me to experience the beauty of the Pokemon World once again and understand the significance of emotions."

His words were filled with sincere gratitude.

To be honest, even Jinghe hadn't expected that he could provide psychological treatment to Alazhe.

This achievement alone would make him a renowned expert in the Pokemon World.

He could confidently claim the title of "First Pokemon Psychologist in the Pokemon World" without any doubt.

As a hint of self-satisfaction crept into his heart, Jinghe smiled and waved his hand.

"Ah, let's not talk about that. We're..."

"Friends."

Before Jinghe could finish his sentence, Alazhe continued, causing him to pause momentarily, his smile widening.

"Indeed."

With its state restored, Alazhe could 'see' some of the events that had occurred with Jinghe.

Whether it was calming the two dragons in Baiyang Town, resolving the issue with the three dragons in the Giant's Cave, or facing Regigigas directly, Jinghe had proven himself to be a responsible and reliable person in Alazhe's eyes.

"As a token of my gratitude."

A faint light emanated from Alazhe's body, and a palm-sized golden bracelet, the symbol of the Creator God Alazhe, flew out and slowly descended towards Jinghe.

Hmm? Instinctively, Jinghe reached out and took the slightly warm bracelet.

This was the emblem of the Creator God Alazhe!

In the Pokemon World, there were naturally many who worshipped Alazhe.

Although the creation myth of Alazhe originated in the Sinnoh region, it didn't mean that other regions didn't have similar beliefs. For instance, in the Kalos region, there was a place known as the "Valley of Creation" where a group of believers worshipped Alazhe, using his bracelet as their sacred totem.

The bracelet in Jinghe's hand was not much different from the ones worn by those believers.

However, it was certain that a gift from Alazhe himself wouldn't be that simple.

"This..." Jinghe began.

"It's a manifestation of my power, capable of balancing the order of time and space. It will bring you good fortune."

Good... fortune? Jinghe's heart stirred.

Could it be that my streak of bad luck is finally coming to an end? Am I about to become an 'Emperor of Luck'?

Alazhe didn't explain its specific function, preferring to let Jinghe figure it out on his own.

But there was one thing.

"With this, you can contact me."

Alazhe emphasized the word 'me.'

Could this be Alazhe's true form? Jinghe wondered.

If so, in the future, when faced with overwhelming challenges, could he summon Alazhe for assistance?

Perhaps sensing Jinghe's thoughts or intending to say it anyway, Alazhe spoke again.

"After this incident concludes, I'll need some time to rest and recover. During that time, I'll leave matters in your hands."

"Wait a moment," Jinghe suddenly felt something amiss and quickly raised his hand to stop Alazhe from continuing.

"Leave it to me," Jinghe wondered, now feeling that due to his presence or the world's inherent "distinctiveness," many plotlines that should have happened to Satoshi were inexplicably involving him.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the "World Convergence" was truly amazing.

But that didn't mean he wanted to get involved in every incident that occurred.

Given a choice, he'd rather stay at home, cook, watch TV with his little ones, chat, and train them when bored to expend their excess energy.

Alazhe smiled faintly.

【It's okay. Some things that are meant to happen will happen eventually. You may resist it in your heart, but your sense of responsibility and duty won't let you be a mere spectator.】

Jinghe: "."

Believe it or not, as long as the matter doesn't involve the Sinnoh or Sinnoh regions and doesn't affect us, you'll see if I get involved or not.

Alazhe slightly lifted his head and murmured:

【The awakening and collision of life and destruction, the earth rises while the ocean overturns, the cracks in time and space are spreading, the descent of darkness is inevitable, and the ancient...】

"Stop, stop, stop!" Jinghe hurriedly interrupted.

Please, I beg you, don't say any more. The more I listen, the more scared I get.

If you want to claim something, do it yourself; don't involve us!

【If you have the time, go to the Castelia region. You and your partners will gain 'power' there, and 'power' will also give you more confidence.】

Castelia region? Power?

Valley of Creation?

Hoopa?

Jinghe's heart trembled.

Of course, this was just his speculation.

Alazhe lowered his head again.

【As a friend, before I fall back into slumber, if there's anything you need my help with, you can ask.】

His voice was gentle, and his tone was intimate. If Qilatidena, Diaochu Luka, and Palu-Qia heard this, they would surely exclaim—such a filial son!

Help?

Jinghe rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

After glancing at his little ones, he immediately had an idea.

"Um, could I borrow a few Plaques, maybe ten or eight of them? I don't have any other intentions; it's just that Yuki here wants to taste, cough, wants to experience the power of the Plaques."

If he had ten or eight Plaques by his side, Jinghe wouldn't be afraid anymore.

Whoever comes, he'll smash their face with a Plaque!

How refreshing.

"Yo, Yuki?"

Yuki was startled but then his eyes lit up.

Really?

Gulp—

He swallowed his saliva.

【?】

"Cough, I was just joking."

Jinghe cleared his throat and pulled Bickelna over, saying:

"Help Bickelna fulfill a wish."

Bickelna was surprised to be suddenly pulled over by Jinghe.

He gave Jinghe a complex look and then shook his head at Alazhe, saying:

"No need. Through the previous battle, I've understood the meaning of your existence, and it's not something you should do."

Resurrecting Love Number 2 was what Bickelna wanted.

As Bickelna's primary "doctor," Jinghe naturally guessed Bickelna's wish.

However, Love Number 2 was not a naturally born existence and couldn't even be considered a life form. Not even the God of Creation, Alazhe, could resurrect it.

If it were Love Number 1, it might be possible, but Love Number 2 is a "clone" like Bickelna, or rather, just a cloned mind.

Bickelna firmly said, "I'll do it myself!"

He glanced at Jinghe and silently added in his heart: Just like how I'll protect Jinghe.

Alazhe gazed at Bickelna with a relieved smile.

【I can't fulfill its wish, but I believe with your help, it might be possible.】

After a pause, Alazhe said, 【Since that's the case, I'll grant a portion of the Plaques' power.】

Hum—

Yuki suddenly took out the shrunken Earth Plaque fragment, and Martial Bear also presented its cherished Fist Plaque fragment.

"Yo?"

Yuki's eyes widened in surprise, delighted to find that the Earth Plaque fragment he had nibbled on had restored itself and even grown larger! He could nibble on it for a long time now!

【The power of the Plaques isn't about having more or less; not all Pokemon need to rely on the Plaques' power.】

For instance, Nine-Tails' Ice-type power, in Alazhe's view, didn't require the Plaques.

The Ice-type power derived from the Three Dragons of the Path is fundamentally on the same level as the Plaques.

"Hng?" Gengue pointed at himself.

Me?

Alazhe pursed his lips and glanced at Gengue, and a fist-sized pitch-black Plaque fragment floated towards him.

【Gengue can.】

Ghost Plaque fragment!

Gengue was overjoyed at the sight and stuck out his tongue, rolling the Ghost Plaque fragment into his mouth, "Blublub" swallowing it.

"Hng~"

It tasted good~

【.】

Apparently, they were really eating them.

Alazhe lightly tapped his golden hoof in the air, and his entire body leaped into the sky like a deer.

【Looking forward to seeing you again, Jinghe.

It's best not to meet again, I'm afraid. Jing He thought to himself.

【Before I leave, I'll give you one last gift.】

As he spoke, a gentle beam of light fell from Alazhe's body, seemingly imbued with a peculiar power. Jing He instantly felt the Wave Guide Power within him, which had been dormant for a long time, begin to rapidly strengthen!

Wave Guide Power?

Buzz—

Jing He instinctively closed his eyes, and the Wave Guide Power immediately spread out from him, radiating in all directions.

Xihuona, Wu Song, Da Ye, Aoliu, Bickelna, Zekrom, Reshiram, Regigigas, Daiklui...

Everything was reflected in his mind.

Even...

In the distance, within the Galaxy Team's spaceship that had been shattered by Regigigas's palm earlier, the remaining Galaxy Team members struggled to escape. All living and non-living things, big and small, were revealed.

Jing He's Wave Guide Power had taken a qualitative leap.

With this Wave Guide Power, perhaps he could really create the 'Dongdong Wave' with his hands? At the very least,

Martial Bear and Crimson Blade Phantom had received epic-level enhancements!

On Jing He's body, the Rainbow Feathers seemed to be the most delighted, emitting an incredibly dazzling light.

But this time, the Wave Guide Power, which had originally been exclusive to the Rainbow Feathers, was now being 'stolen' by the Thousand-Year Bracelet!

Through the Thousand-Year Bracelet and the Wave Guide Power, Jing He felt as if he could 'see' the direction Alazhe had departed and the place he intended to go.

As expected, the most basic 'function' of this Thousand-Year Bracelet should be an 'Alazhe Communicator'.

However, while sensing Alazhe's presence, Jing He also discovered that the Thousand-Year Bracelet seemed to be subtly guiding him towards a direction, a place quite far from the Sinnoh region, as if foreshadowing something.

Buzz—

The Wave Guide Power subsided, and Jing He slowly opened his eyes.

He raised his hand, attempting to materialize the Wave Guide Power, but...

Nothing happened.

Jing He: "..."

Damn it, if I can't use it, it's not worth being strong! Of course, this was just his inner monologue. The enhancement of the Wave Guide Power allowed Jing He to better sense the inner changes of every Pokemon.

For example, Bickelna's persistence in reviving Xiao Ai 2, or Regigigas wondering, "They all flew away, what about me?"

Lugia: "Are the kids at home running around?"

Gengue's curiosity about the broken pieces of the Spirit Stone, Nine-Tails gradually calming down, Yuki guessing what's for dinner... He bets it's barbecue!

As a Pokemon psychologist, the enhancement of the Wave Guide Power was undoubtedly a great help to him.

His thoughts returned to the present, and facing the gazes of the crowd and the Pokemon, Jing He finally showed a relaxed smile.

"It's over."

Upon hearing this, Wu Song and Da Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally...

"But it's not entirely over."

Hmm? Both of them shuddered, while Aoliu let out a long breath.

Jing He pointed to the distant area behind him, "The Galaxy Team hasn't been completely dealt with yet."

Xihuona's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she nodded, "Leave it to me."

She turned and climbed onto Garchomp's back, heading towards where the Galaxy Team's spaceship had crashed.

Her expression was cold.

The Adamant Orb and the Lustrous Orb had fallen into the hands of the Galaxy Team, which was beyond her expectations. She didn't know if the Galaxy Team had harmed her grandmother.

"Big Sis, we're coming too!" Wu Song and Da Ye shouted.

To be honest, they hadn't contributed much this time.

After all, they were facing Mythical Beasts, Legends, and even the God of Creation. They hadn't had many opportunities to take action. Wu Song could provide some assistance, but Da Ye...

"What about you two?" Jing He looked at Zekrom and Reshiram.

Before Palu-Qia left, he had thoughtfully opened a space rift for them to return, saving them the trouble of flying back to the group.

Zekrom glanced at Reshiram, and Reshiram returned the look.

Normally, the Sinnoh region was the territory of the Time and Space Dragons, and the Dragons of the Path were considered outsiders. But this time was an exception.

Reshiram looked up at the sky and said softly, 【I heard there's going to be dinner?】

Zekrom also turned his head towards the direction of the mountain's foot and spoke, 【I don't think they need us two brothers.】

Jing He smiled.

He looked at Regigigas.

Unexpectedly, Regigigas stretched lazily and seemed to yawn.

【Next time, next time, call me】

As the words fell...

Regigigas transformed into a 'Bright Stone' and fell into a deep sleep.

Apparently, the battle with Alazhe had taken a significant toll on Regigigas, as it was the one who had almost crushed Alazhe.

"Okay." Jing He nodded slightly, acknowledging Regigigas's words.

However, Jing He suspected that Regigigas was more concerned about not being able to return if he didn't turn into a 'Bright Stone'. Did he have to run back?

"I'll go back first."

Lugia, worried about the kids at home, nodded to Jing He and flew into the rift, returning to the Lugia Island.

"Don't look at me," Daiklui noticed Jing He's gaze, hugged his arms, and hummed, "I'm definitely having dinner tonight!"

Jing He couldn't help but smile.

He wasn't sure when it started, but Daiklui had gradually earned the label of 'foodie'.

"I'm going back.

"Mewtwo, using its psychic powers, spoke telepathically with a commanding tone."

But before it could take any action, Jinghe reached out and grabbed its arm.

Facing Mewtwo's confused gaze, Jinghe spoke in a commanding manner, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You have all the time in the world to do what you want. Take these two days to relax here with me."

Mewtwo's expression softened slightly, and a hint of warmth flowed through its heart.

Although Jinghe's tone was commanding, Mewtwo, being capable of Mega Evolution with Jinghe, couldn't help but sense his genuine intentions.

After a brief hesitation, Mewtwo nodded.

The incident involving Alazhe had sent shockwaves through not only the Sinnoh League but also other leagues.

The God of Creation, Alazhe, in a fit of anger, sought to punish humanity. "Shen Shou Nan," Jinghe, the "Mythical Beast Man," rallied his friends and summoned a group of Mythical Beasts to forcefully suppress Alazhe.

Taking advantage of the situation, Team Galaxy attempted to cause trouble, but Regigigas swiftly crushed their plans. Subsequently, the upper echelons of Team Galaxy were captured by Xihuona, Wu Song, Da Ye, and Aoliu.

As for the leader of Team Galaxy, Akagi, it is rumored that Jinghe sent him to the destroyed world!

These events had a significant impact on the Pokemon League and the entire Pokemon world.

Jinghe's name once again came to the forefront of every League executive's mind.

The executives had no choice but to reevaluate Jinghe's importance to the League and the entire Pokemon world.

Rumors spread.

It was said that Jinghe had gained the approval of the God of Creation, Alazhe, and was bestowed the title of "Messenger of the Gods." He was tasked with representing Alazhe and traveling throughout the Pokemon world.

As a result, Jinghe acquired a new title—Messenger of the Gods! However, he paid little attention to these rumors or the reactions of the League executives.

In truth, he had already come to terms with the situation.

You see, as the Black and White Hero, he had already earned the respect of many League executives. Adding titles like Regigigas, Latias, or even Alazhe didn't make much difference.

There was no difference.

After all, they were all Mythical Beasts that the League couldn't handle.

So, Jinghe was straightforward about it and didn't pay much attention to the aftermath.

In reality, the impact wasn't as significant as one might think.

Only Xihuona and her team, who were directly involved in the incident, truly understood the entire process. Even the so-called League executives could only make reasonable speculations based on the outcome.

To avoid unnecessary trouble and panic, the Alazhe incident was kept from the public and only circulated among the League executives.

The day after the incident concluded...

In the Sinnoh region, in the town of Shenhe, located at the border of the Eisencrown Mountain range...

Mewtwo, wearing an adorable Snubbull apron, held a skewer and a brush in its hands, its face smudged with black soot, staring expressionlessly at the barbecue grill in front of it.

It searched its mind... Why did I choose to stay? Why am I here?

Relax?

Relaxation meant cooking barbecue here.

"Mewtwo, the meat was a bit overcooked just now. Add a bit more cumin," Daiklui called out, holding a skewer.

Mewtwo shot it a deadly glare.

But Jinghe appeared in front of it, blocking its line of sight.

Jinghe, also wearing a Gengar apron and holding a spatula, smiled and said, "This is what it's like to be human. How does it feel?"

Wasn't Mewtwo always uncertain about its identity, torn between being human and Pokemon?

So, it decided to experience both.

Hearing this, Mewtwo lowered its gaze, looking at the meat sizzling on the charcoal fire, emitting a mouth-watering aroma.

It lifted its head and glanced at the busy Rocket Team trio, who seemed to be enjoying themselves or, rather, were adept at their tasks. Mewtwo felt the gap between humans and Pokemon.

"Being human isn't easy either."

Jinghe laughed.

Mewtwo's realization that being human wasn't easy was somewhat unexpected for him.

"You've got a high level of awareness."

Mewtwo's eyes twitched.

High awareness? It turned its head to the side, where a mountain of various ingredients was piled up—meat, vegetables, berries, and fresh Pokemon milk.

A mountain of ingredients! Facing such an abundance, anyone would find it challenging, wouldn't they?

Jinghe, too, expressed his helplessness.

This was the best they could do.

Apart from their own Pokemon and Xihuona's team, only Daiklui, Qilatidena, Zekrom, and Reshiram had come for the gathering.

If they had included Regigigas, Dialga, Palkia, and Latias, they might have been overwhelmed with cooking.

Even with the Sinnoh League covering the cost of the ingredients, Jinghe would have been financially strained.

This was one of the reasons he hesitated to keep Reshiram by his side.

Mewtwo stared deeply at Jinghe.

For some reason, it had a premonition that one of the main reasons Jinghe kept it around was to share the "pressure" of cooking.

"Come, put on the sleeve protectors."

Noticing the oil stains on Mewtwo's arm, Jinghe took off his own sleeve protectors and offered them to Mewtwo.

Mewtwo didn't say a word but raised its arm, allowing Jinghe to help it put on the sleeve protectors.

Jinghe nodded in satisfaction, looking at Mewtwo's current attire.

It seemed that the kitchen door in their home would now bear the sign, "Gengar and Xihuona are not allowed," without the need for any additional names.

(End of Chapter)

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