Chapter 630: The Other Two Legendary Pillars

Chapter 630: The Other Two Legendary Pillars



"Yoo-hoo!!" Yuki exclaimed, waving his arms in excitement.

Feeling pumped!

This battle wasn't particularly thrilling or exhilarating for Yuki, but it left him with a sense of satisfaction.

Since his birth, the little one had been well-fed and well-trained, never missing a day of training. Each time he witnessed Gengue and the others in battle, he would get excited, but...

Yuki had little sense of his own strength.

He had participated in the "Young Masters World Championship," but hadn't fought since then.

He wasn't sure if his efforts during this time (insane eating) had paid off or if his training had been effective.

He had no clear concept of his progress.

Anyway, every time they had internal competitions, he was always the one being defeated.

But this battle made him feel his improvement.

Indeed, it was satisfying! He could eat even more enthusiastically later.

As it turned out, working hard and improving one's strength were related. At this thought, the little one couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

"It's a pity we couldn't test the effects of Yuki's 'Iron Wall' training during this period," Jinghe said, smiling at the excited little one.

However, it was best to avoid injuries. Although he wanted to test the results of the Iron Wall training, who would willingly put their Pokemon at risk of injury?

It would be best if there were no opportunities to 'test' the effects of the Iron Wall training in the future.

"Mr. Jinghe, can I take a photo of you and Yuki?"

Violet recalled her Butterfree, which had lost its ability to battle, and put away her disappointment over her defeat. She picked up her camera, her excitement returning.

Losing to Mr. Jinghe wasn't embarrassing.

But she wanted to keep a record of her first battle with Mr. Jinghe.

"No problem," Jinghe said, straightening his clothes slightly. Yuki flexed his arms, striking a strongman pose, and stood beside Jinghe.

"Ready."

Click!

The shutter was pressed quickly, and the continuous burst of photos was captured. Violet couldn't wait to see the results.

Her expression gradually changed from excitement and anticipation to shock, surprise, and finally, terror.

Where did this Gengue come from?! Each frame captured a different Gengue!

Damn it.

Oh, Gengue was a ghost anyway, so it was fine.

Seeing Violet's expression, Jinghe knew what she had photographed, and his desire to see the pictures faded.

Their home was already filled with Gengue photos taken by Rotom, and there was no more space.

"Congratulations, Mr. Jinghe, on your promotion to the rank of Marquis," Utsugi said on behalf of the Battle Castle, offering his congratulations.

"Thank you," Jinghe replied.

Marquis!

He wasn't sure if this Battle Castle gathering had brought together so many people, but he wondered if there was a chance to directly break through to the rank of Duke.

Jinghe's gaze swept over the trainers watching from the second floor, and most of them averted their eyes.

Don't look at me!

An underage Yuki had managed to 'one-shot' a Gym Leader, even with a type advantage. It was hard to imagine how strong Jinghe's Gengue could be.

As the sun set,

The Battle Castle's elegant music continued, and the delicious food prepared by Chef Zamora received unanimous praise.

Jinghe strongly suspected that the reason for so many people gathering at the Battle Castle was to freeload food and drinks.

Everyone seemed well-off, and they could afford to eat at Zamora's restaurant, but who could refuse free gourmet food?

Take his little ones, for example.

The battles that took place that day became a topic of conversation during the meal, including the battle between Jinghe and Violet.

"Mr. Jinghe's Yuki, even though it hasn't evolved, I suspect it already has the strength of a veteran Gym Leader's main Pokemon."

"Speaking of which, I wonder if Mr. Jinghe intends to train Yuki to the Four Kings level or even higher? I noticed the 'Everstone' it was wearing."

"Hiss—just for the Baby Cup?"

"Cough, is it possible that we're all 'babies'?"

Jinghe pretended not to hear these discussions, as he had already gotten used to them.

Hmph, for the Baby Cup? The League had already promoted trainers to the Master rank; which Baby Cup would allow Master-ranked trainers to participate?

You say Master-ranked trainers are also babies? Then it's fine.

"How long will you be staying here, Jinghe?" Green asked during dinner.

"I don't know," Jinghe put down his fork, "If things go well, I'll see if I can take this opportunity to rise to the rank of Duke."

"Duke?"

Charkor and Violet, sitting nearby, exchanged glances without speaking.

They were well aware of how difficult it was to reach the rank of Duke, but since it was Jinghe speaking, as long as he could find a match, it should be quite fast.

Green, on the other hand, was immediately interested.

"Duke? I was thinking that once Zamora becomes a Duke, I'd see if I could have a match with him. If you become a Duke, we can spar."

During the last "Young Masters World Championship," Green had been disappointed not to face Jinghe before being eliminated. He still felt it was a missed opportunity.

This time might be a chance.

In response to Green's proposal, Jinghe smiled politely but remained silent.

Spar with you?

Let's see if you can find me once I become a Duke.

When it came to battling against passionate Trainers like Green and Da Ye, Jinghe was the least enthusiastic. Their tendency to go all out in battles was just too much for him.

On the other side, Gladio, who was elegantly enjoying his food, smiled slightly as if he had 'predicted' something.

As Jinghe continued eating, his phone suddenly rang.

The caller ID showed it was from Shirona.

After answering, a soft voice came through, "I heard you went to the Castelia region's Battle Castle?"

"How did you know about this?" Jinghe asked, surprised at how fast news traveled.

He had only arrived in the region that day and had just finished one battle, yet Shirona was already aware.

"The battle videos from the Castle are uploaded online," Shirona explained with a light laugh, "Didn't you know?"

"Oh, I didn't know that," Jinghe admitted.

He hadn't been browsing the web much lately, so he was unaware of Shirona's keen interest in his activities.

As they spoke, Jinghe took the phone from Gengue and walked towards the balcony, opening a webpage.

"Gengue's Potential as an Egg Group"

"How Long Can a Ghost Float in the Sky?"

"How to Help Trainers Sleep Better at Night"

Jinghe: "..."

He glanced at Gengue through the window, wondering what kind of content he usually consumed.

Gengue, sensing his scrutiny, shrunk his head and feigned ignorance, continuing to rave about the food.

"How is Chef Zamora's cooking?" Shirona asked.

"It's delicious," Jinghe replied, imagining a greedy cat licking its lips, and he couldn't help but smile.

At the same time, he found the video of his battle in the Battle Castle's category.

There were quite a few comments below the video.

"Are you comparing me to him?" Shirona asked curiously.

"Me?" Jinghe asked, opening his mouth in surprise.

Before he could finish his sentence, he noticed a comment from Shirona beneath the video.

[Eevee Eats Cabbage]: Hmm... I wonder who's a better cook, Chef Zamora or Jinghe.

As a public figure, Shirona's comment naturally sparked a lively discussion.

"Wait, does Jinghe know how to cook?"

"Hold on! Why would Miss Shirona make such a comparison? Could she have tasted..."

"Pfft, the person above is clueless. Miss Shirona and Jinghe are a couple, don't you know?"

"What?!"

The comments section was filled with cries and complaints, as if Jinghe had stolen someone's cabbage, all of them 'provoking' Jinghe.

However, one comment caught Jinghe's attention, or perhaps it was the high engagement and likes it received, as the commenter was none other than Chef Zamora himself!

[Three-Star Chef Zamora]: I'm curious too.

Wait!

You're a chef, why aren't you busy cooking and instead surfing the web?

Jinghe felt like he had just been backstabbed by Shirona.

"Jinghe? Jinghe?" Shirona's voice called out, snapping him back to attention.

"Oh, cough, it's nothing. I just spaced out for a moment."

"Spaced out?"

"Yeah, I must have missed you."

"Hmm?"

What kind of reaction was that? But soon, Jinghe understood the reason.

Da Ye's voice came through the phone.

"Hey, the meeting isn't over yet. Why did you leave?"

The sound of footsteps and the tap of shoes followed.

Jinghe: "..."

"Are you in a meeting? Did you step out?" Shirona asked quietly.

"No," Jinghe quickly replied, relieved.

That was close! If Da Ye had heard that, the entire Sinnoh region would know about it by tomorrow.

"That's good," Jinghe said, wiping away his cold sweat, "If there's nothing else, I'd like you to beat up Da Ye for me."

"Huh?"

"It's nothing, I just feel like punching him, and if I can't, I need your help."

"Okay."

After a brief chat, Shirona finally said, "Take care of yourself in Castelia. And... I miss you too."

As the call ended, Jinghe put away his phone, a smile naturally forming on his face.

Returning to the hall, he saw Charkor and Violet with their heads bowed even lower, and Green with a silly grin on his face. Just as Jinghe was about to speak, he suddenly remembered someone else with a keen sense of perception. Although Green's style was unlikely to lead to any extreme actions, Jinghe pointed at him and threatened, "If you say a word, I'll write everything about you and Tsubaki online."

Green: "!!!"

The atmosphere became heavy with resentment.

Gladio, with a smile on his face, sighed softly, "Youth is like starlight, but there's something even more beautiful."

Sizzle—

Suddenly, the chandeliers in the Battle Castle's hall began to flicker.

Hmm? Everyone instinctively looked up.

What's happening? The next second, the lights went out completely, leaving only the moonlight shining through the windows.

A power outage? But soon, the castle's butler, Utsugi, entered the hall with a group of servants dressed in maid outfits, each carrying candles, adding a unique ambiance to the dimly lit hall.

"My apologies, everyone," Utsugi bowed to those in the hall, "The castle's power system seems to have malfunctioned, and we're urgently looking for someone to fix it."

The power system again?

Jinghe's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

The power system in Miramar City also had issues.

Gladio suddenly stood up and walked to the balcony, spreading her arms wide. Under the clear night sky, starlight sprinkled down, and a faint glow of psychic power appeared in her eyes.

"Huh?"

Gengue tilted his head, looking at Gladio with a curious and excited expression.

Is this astrology?

That's interesting!

"The stars guide, the reason is in the north, probably at the Cosel Power Plant, and it's no small trouble," said Gladion, rarely showing a solemn expression.

North? Cosel Power Plant?

The trainers in the hall looked at each other in confusion.

"Is it a big problem?" Green, filled with a sense of justice, stood up and turned to Jinghe, "Jinghe, let's go and take a look."

Jinghe: "???"

Hey, why are you dragging me into this?

But there's nothing he could do.

Green is an investigator for the League, and what about Jinghe?

He's the First Police Superintendent of the International Police! When necessary, he can even mobilize the power of a region's Four Kings and below.

Strictly speaking, Jinghe has the highest authority in the room.

"Gentlemen."

How could the Four Kings of the Castelia region, who are aware of the situation at the Cosel Power Plant, stand by and do nothing?

"I swear by the moon that I will resolve this issue!"

"It's an honor to fight alongside the two of you!"

Jinghe: Hey, can you two let me say something?

At this moment, Utsugi, the castle butler, spoke up, "I'll arrange for a helicopter."

Jinghe opened his mouth but couldn't bring himself to speak in the end.

Soon...

The helicopter rose from the Battle Castle and headed towards the power plant.

As for Zamora...

The power outage didn't mean there was no electricity, and he wasn't even aware of the cause of the outage yet.

Whirring...

You two big guys, how can you chat so much?

However, it's worth mentioning that the two families do have a bit of a connection.

According to legend, three thousand years ago, King AZ attempted to use the ultimate weapon to revive his beloved and deceased Pokemon, Floette. The war that ensued destroyed everything.

At that time, a battle took place near the World Tree of Origin, which was also related to the war near the city of Orre.

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However, after being revived, Floette learned that AZ had consumed a significant amount of his life to bring her back, and she left him in disappointment.

King AZ suffered greatly because of this and left the kingdom alone, but he might have gained eternal life due to the influence of the ultimate weapon, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

"Hmm, hmm!"

Jinghe listened with a sense of helplessness, but Gengar seemed quite interested and nodded repeatedly.

The purple-skinned chubby Pokemon only remembered a few points: the ultimate weapon, resurrection, and eternal life!

An idea popped into his mind: if Jinghe were to pass away in the future, could he use this method to revive Jinghe? Or, what if Gengar pretended to die, and then Jinghe used this method to revive him?

Would Jinghe be able to achieve immortality under the influence of the ultimate weapon?

Thump!

Jinghe, annoyed, tapped Gengar's head.

Ouch!

Gengar covered his head, and when he looked up, he met Jinghe's solemn gaze.

"Gengar, I know what you're thinking, but neither of us is allowed to do this, no matter who it is!"

Seeing his seriousness, Gengar shrank back and nodded obediently.

Oh...

But for Gengar, it's not just a matter of millions of lives; even billions wouldn't compare to Jinghe.

The little guy had his own determination.

Jinghe rubbed his temples.

He could suppress Gengar, but what if, in the future...

Would he really leave the Pokemon world with a group of unruly "Demon Kings"?

The pressure was overwhelming.

The three of them leaned forward to look down.

The Cosel Power Plant was one of the largest power plants in the Castelia region, fully meeting the electricity needs of nearby towns, including the largest city, Myre City.

However...

The vast power plant, which should have been brightly lit even at night, now appeared dark and gloomy from above. If it weren't for Green's words, Jinghe wouldn't have recognized it as a power plant.

The helicopter from the Battle Castle landed outside the power plant, and Jinghe, along with the other two, disembarked.

Their arrival also caught the attention of Miss Juniper and the others who had arrived earlier.

Previously, when the power supply issue occurred in Myre City, the League sent numerous electricians to investigate the problem, assuming it was due to aging circuits or some malfunction, as the city had only experienced intermittent power outages at that time.

As the investigation progressed, Jinghe provided Dr. Blartano with a direction, and the League's focus gradually shifted towards the power plant.

However, just as Miss Juniper was investigating near the power plant, the entire facility suddenly experienced a blackout.

This led to an unexpected power outage within the Battle Castle.

"Teacher Jinghe, Yan Armor, and Mr. Green," Miss Juniper said, visibly relieved upon seeing the three of them.

"What's going on?" Green asked.

Miss Juniper then briefly explained the situation.

Since its construction, the Cosel Power Plant had never encountered any significant issues. A large-scale blackout like this, without any signs of damage such as an explosion, was most likely caused by a Pokemon.

However, for a Pokemon to drain the power of such a massive power plant in Cosel, could it be a group of Electric-type Pokemon?

"Where is the Myre City Gym Leader?" Yan Armor asked, furrowing his brows.

The Myre City Gym specializes in Electric-type Pokemon, and as the Gym Leader, shouldn't they investigate and clarify the cause of the blackout? Miss Juniper's expression became slightly awkward, and after glancing at Yan Armor, she said,

"Well, the Myre City Gym Leader, Einer, is elderly and retired last month, returning to his hometown. The new Gym Leader is still awaiting approval from the League."

Yan Armor's expression froze.

Jinghe and Green exchanged glances.

It was a bit embarrassing that the Four Kings were unaware of this situation. However, after careful consideration, Jinghe realized that the four Kings of the Castelia region were each preoccupied with their own affairs. Yan Armor was busy with his knight training, Zamora was cooking everywhere, Pikara was a journalist busy with interviews, and the only remaining King, Dragon-type King Dolores, was from the Sinnoh region.

It couldn't be said that the situation in the Castelia and Sinnoh regions was exactly the same, but they were definitely cut from the same cloth.

Moreover, Dolores' side job was temporarily unknown, so it couldn't be confirmed that she was indeed managing the main affairs of the Castelia League.

In Jinghe's opinion, the Castelia League might resemble the lazy and tranquil atmosphere it exuded, emphasizing the concept of 'going with the flow.'

Otherwise, how could the Gym Leader of Myre City, the largest city in the Castelia region, be absent for a month without anyone taking up the position?

It was too 'romantic' for words!

"Ahem," Yan Armor coughed, "In that case, we have no choice but to sneak in."

"I might be able to give it a try," Jinghe said.

Everyone's gaze fell upon him, and Jinghe took out the Rotom Pokedex.

Back at Dr. Blartano's Pokemon Research Institute, the Rotom inspection equipment had faintly detected someone stealing electricity. Now that they were at the power plant's entrance, Rotom's perception should be even more apparent, right?

"Rotom, take a look at the situation."

"Understood, Rotom!"

Rotom flew out of the Pokedex and casually entered a power cable.

Zzzzzz—

Golden arcs of electricity danced, and in the blink of an eye, it disappeared into the power plant, leaving behind a trail of arcs and lightning.

Upon witnessing this, Green smacked his lips, "Half a year ago, the League started promoting Rotom, and now it seems that having one is indeed necessary."

Whenever there's an issue with circuits, electronics, or electricity, having a Rotom is incredibly convenient.

Moreover, Rotom can enter phones, Pokedexes, and even some special appliances equipped with Rotom motors.

It's like a 'heaven-sent handyman.'

However, breeding Rotom is no easy task. Although efforts are being made to popularize it, having one for everyone is still a distant dream.

Given Green's status, applying for one shouldn't be difficult.

Yan Armor and Miss Juniper nodded in agreement.

Before long, Rotom, which had previously darted into the power plant at high speed, emerged from the power cable even faster, as if fleeing for its life.

Hmm?

"Save me, Rotom! There's a big guy!"

Rotom, having escaped from the power cable, quickly hid in Jinghe's pocket.

This reaction and escape speed left everyone slightly bewildered.

The next second,

Zzzzzz—

Huge golden arcs of electricity leaped, and in an instant, the terrifying current surged through all the power cables. The once dimly lit power plant transformed into a brightly illuminated space.

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

However, as the power output surged, the lights exploded one by one after a few mournful cries.

"Regi—!!!"

A roar of anger echoed from within the power plant.

Upon hearing this, Jinghe and the others' faces changed, especially Jinghe, who recognized the voice. His expression showed a hint of surprise.

The next moment,

Boom!!

A tremendous roar erupted.

A golden giant emerged from the power plant, its entire body seemingly composed of electronic currents. Blue rings encircled its shoulders and abdomen, and its face was adorned with seven signal lights. The golden giant, seemingly bathed in lightning, was none other than the legendary Electric Column, Regieleki!

"Regieleki," Green and Yan Armor exclaimed, their faces filled with astonishment.

What kind of Pokemon was this?

"Regieleki!!!"

Regieleki roared, and the seven signal lights on its body violently flickered with red, as if it was in a state of furious anger, disturbed while eating.

The 'big guy' that Rotom had mentioned, the culprit behind the power plant's blackout and the city's power outage, turned out to be the legendary Electric Column, Regieleki!

As Jinghe and the others retreated, avoiding the leaping arcs of electricity, he quickly explained,

"One of the legendary giants, said to be created by the Sacred Column King, Regigigas, is known as the 'Electric Column.' It's a Pokemon that feeds on electricity but can also produce terrifying currents."

"Electric Column? A legendary Pokemon? Created by the Sacred Pillar King, Regigigas?"

"I thought the Sacred Pillar King Regigigas only created the three Sacred Pillars?" Jinghe questioned.

"There's more. In addition to the three Sacred Pillars and the Electric Column Regieleki before us, there's also the Dragon Column, Regidrago!"

"The Dragon Column?!" Green's eyes lit up with excitement.

Jinghe glanced at him.

Hey, you're a Flying-type Elite Four, why are you so interested in the Dragon Column? There's not even a 'dragon' in its name.

Moreover, the Dragon Column is just a 'dragon head' in name, but in reality, it's just a dragon head. When Regigigas created Regidrago, he ran out of dragon crystals, didn't he?

If Regigigas had completed the creation, who knows who it would have been.

However, both the Dragon Column Regidrago and the Electric Column Regieleki were sealed due to their extreme danger.

For example, the circular ring on Regieleki is said to be a device that suppresses electricity. It was put on Regieleki by the ancients who feared its power.

If Regieleki's power were to be fully unleashed, it would be even more destructive.

Of course, the veracity of this claim still needs to be evaluated.

"Forget about the Dragon Column and Electric Column for now. It seems like we have no choice but to confront this guy head-on."

He threw a Poke Ball, and in a flash of red light, a Shield-type Shieldon appeared before him.

Bang!!

A golden arc of light, like a whip, was blocked by the shield and deflected to the ground, leaving a crater and a scorched, smoky area.

"Looks like it."

Green threw a Poke Ball with a deep voice, summoning his Dratini. The small wings flapped vigorously, creating a gust of wind that blew away the incoming electricity.

Why Regieleki suddenly appeared at the Cosel Power Plant was unknown at the moment, but stopping the raging Regieleki was a must.

"Regi—!!!" Regieleki roared in pain upon seeing the sudden appearance of Shieldon and Dratini.

However, this also made Regieleki, who was already angry from being interrupted during its meal, even more furious.

Buzz—

Seven signal lights faintly glowed purple.

Sizzle—

One of Regieleki's arms exploded, transforming into countless thin, snake-like golden electric currents, resembling lightning whips. They lashed towards Shieldon and Dratini, quickly weaving into a massive net that blocked out the sun.

Electric Cage!

Regieleki's signature move!

"Shieldon, King's Shield!"

Clang! Along with the clanging of the sword and shield, a thick metallic luster appeared on Shieldon's body, and the shield's silhouette expanded, as if enveloping Jinghe and the others completely.

"Good!" Green responded without hesitation, waving his arm and swinging his cape. "Dratini, Dragon Dance, and then Dragon Dive!"

"Wuuu—"

Green's Dratini vibrated its wings and soared into the sky at incredible speed. A blue-purple dragon coat appeared, and as its aura surged, it transformed into a giant dragon, diving down towards Regieleki.

This guy, could it have been awakened by Alazhe's revival, just like Regice and Regigigas? Jinghe had this thought, but his actions were swift. He directly threw out two Poke Balls.

"Pyroar, Fire Blast!"

"Martial Bear, Sword Dance!"

However, as Jinghe threw the two Poke Balls, another Poke Ball on his waist opened by itself, and Yuki, a Tyrunt, came out on its own.

"Yoo-hoo!"

The little one stretched out its arms and shouted at Regieleki without any courtesy.

If you're so capable, come over here!

It even wagged its finger at Regieleki.

I'll show you what I can do.

"Regi—!!!"

Regieleki's gaze turned towards Yuki.

Hmm? Jinghe's eyebrows rose slightly at this sight.

Can Yuki's taunts and provocations be heard? Should I try communicating with it? Last time, during the Regice incident, Jinghe didn't attempt communication right away, thinking it was necessary to defeat it first.

But now it seems that Regieleki hasn't completely lost its mind.

Boom!!

Dratini's Dragon Dive and Pyroar's Fire Blast hit Regieleki squarely.

A huge roar accompanied countless scattered electric arcs, and in an instant, the entire power plant was filled with golden snakes and flames shooting into the sky.

"Eleki!!!" Regieleki roared in pain.

Waveguide, stored in the heart! Jinghe used Waveguide, and his voice resonated within Regieleki's heart—

"Hey! Regigigas is calling you home for dinner!"

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