Chapter 447: Maybe I Should Go to the Qinling Mountains
Delphox, Alolan Ninetales, and Absol had all reached the Master level.
Absol could even Mega Evolve.
Although she didn't know what the situation was like in the M Region, they were all the same age, so she figured she wouldn't be too far behind, right?
"Hehe, bring back a victory..."
Hikaru said cheerfully.
Even though they weren't his Pokémon, if his senior could win, it would feel like he was helping his apprentice take off.
"...If I win, would that give you some kind of thrill..."
"Of course not..."
...
In the seas of the M Region.
Within a certain secret realm.
Red waves of lava flowed down a towering volcano, and the area was teeming with Fire- and Rock-type Magcargo.
Newborn Roggenrola and Rolycoly played together in laughing groups.
Tall Coalossal stood silently, like a group of motionless rocks.
The rich energy turned every stone on the ground into a valuable treasure.
This was clearly a paradise for Rock-, Ground-, and Fire-type Pokémon.
But into this originally peaceful environment, ripples like water bubbles appeared one after another, and from them emerged a group of humans riding Skarmory.
These people were all dressed in red uniforms. As soon as they entered, they took out their Poké Balls. "Go, Houndoom, block these Pokémon!"
And so, a pack of Houndoom leaped down from the sky. Their strength, without a doubt, crushed the Pokémon at the volcano's crater. In just one confrontation, sounds of wailing rose from below.
The person in the lead, along with the others, rushed into the volcano's crater...
A long time later...
A few Skarmory, still sparking with fire, shot out of the crater, and with them came a large Onix bathed in flames.
"Roar!"
A blast of furious flame erupted from its mouth, shooting straight into the sky.
After the flames passed, several Skarmory figures fell, but one still managed to break through.
An angry shout followed.
"Damn, a Champion-level Fire- and Rock-type Onix? This has to be the God of the Land's Red Orb..."
Not long after this, all the high-ranking officers of Team Magma received an exciting piece of news—"The Red Orb, capable of making Groudon undergo Primal Reversion, has been acquired! Return at once."
...
On the evening of the second day after his return, Mew arrived again.
Hikaru immediately relayed Mewtwo's words.
"Mew?"
Mew, who had just happily picked up the phone, saw its face fall. "Mew..." (It woke up so soon?)
"From the sound of it, you two know each other..."
Hikaru sat on the edge of the bed, trying to coax information out of Mew, who was already playing a matching game.
"Yeah, it used to be my rival. It was always thinking about eliminating me..."
"Oh, tell me about it, what happened?" Hikaru asked eagerly.
This was big gossip.
"Mew, mew..." (It just wanted to prove itself, I guess? It didn't approve of humans either. Later, someone used the power of the Jewel of Life to summon the Creator God, and a good beating made it behave much better.)
Mew said nonchalantly.
It was fine to tell Hikaru about these things.
Back then, Mewtwo possessed immense power and thought it was the strongest in the world. It first challenged all the powerful trainers. After finishing with most of them, it transformed into a human form and registered as a trainer.
It fought its way through competitions, but in the end, it found it all meaningless. After outliving the team that created it, it probably developed a "lonely at the top" complex and went on to challenge various Legendary Pokémon.
It defeated Entei, Suicune, and Raikou, who were under Ho-Oh's command.
Then it also beat Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.
This caused Mewtwo's confidence to swell even more, and it then set its sights on Mew.
Having no other choice, the outmatched Mew could only tell it, "Although you were made from me, I am not the strongest Pokémon. The strongest Pokémon is Arceus..."
"Mew, mew..." (I don't know how it found Arceus, but anyway, after getting thoroughly beaten up, it stopped being so cocky.)
Under Hikaru's long-term influence, Mew recounted this piece of history in great detail.
"What about the humans who created it, do you know them?" Hikaru continued to ask.
"Mew, mew..." (I don't know. A human's lifespan is just too short. There are very few humans I can remember. You're one of them, Hikaru.)
Well, I guess I should feel honored then, Hikaru complained in his heart, but he knew Mew was telling the truth.
He continued, "Are you going to look for it?"
Mew shook its head frantically. "Mew, mew..." (No way, no way, who would go looking for that egomaniac!)
What an egomaniac.
Hikaru hadn't really sensed much arrogance from Mewtwo; in fact, he felt it was quite humble.
....
March 6th.
The date for the selection of trainers going to the M Region was confirmed today—April 1st.
The League branches in every province could choose to register.
As long as the conditions were met, they could go.
What an April Fools' Day...
Early this morning, Hikaru returned "home"—to Shuimu City.
"Alright... I'll see you this far. I won't keep you for a meal at home."
On a street not far from the Frost Gym, the girl broke away from walking side-by-side and quickly stepped in front of Hikaru.
"Okay..."
Hikaru nodded, watching the beautiful girl in front of him place her hands behind her back, a smile on her face as she looked at him.
Her flowing white dress and radiant silver hair swayed in the wind, and her eyes, like a pool of clear water, rippled in a way that was hard not to be moved by.
He couldn't help but say again, "If anything comes up, remember to find me. I've prepared all those Pokéblocks, you remember to..."
Xue Nai smiled brightly. "Okay, my omnipotent junior~"
Seeing that Hikaru still wanted to say something, she could only move closer to him, stand on her tiptoes, give him a light peck on the cheek, and then wave her hand, gesturing for him to leave quickly, as if shooing him away.
"Alright..."
Seeing his senior urging him on, Hikaru could only walk away slowly. Every time he looked back, he could see the girl standing on the street corner, smiling and waving at him, until she finally disappeared from view.
'Okay, junior, I've been very content during this time. Staying by your side any longer will hinder your growth... With your help, I will definitely become a trainer who can stand behind you...'
Hikaru's figure finally disappeared, and the girl clenched her fists, then walked towards her home.
...
After leaving the Frost Gym, Hikaru walked aimlessly through the streets of Shuimu City, occasionally using his Aura to introduce the human world to the small Lugia in his arms.
But he felt a little lost.
The competition in the M Region wouldn't happen until after the selection in the Huaxia region was complete.
So, where should he go during this time?
His senior said she was going to participate in the selections, so she was staying in Xiang Province.
Now that he was traveling alone, Hikaru felt a bit adrift.
Maybe I should go to the Qinling Mountains?
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