69novels Chapter 460 No, do I have to raise this one too?
Chapter 460 No, do I have to raise this one too?
Chapter 460 No, do I have to raise this one too?
Lie Kongzuo's reminder made Xia Chi realize what was going on.
Although all the legendary spirits summoned by Hoopa were sent away in an orderly fashion.
But the culprit that caused all this is still here...
No, to be precise, the culprits behind this disaster that nearly destroyed Galar were Loth and Giovanni.
Hoopa was merely a tool to be used.
Even so, how to deal with it is indeed a problem.
Xia Chi frowned.
Put it back into the jar of punishment, and then who will take care of it?
The problem is—
As far as Xia Chi knows, the desert city depicted in the anime movie does not exist in this Pokémon world.
That city with ancient legends and a girl who protects Hoopa.
Who knows where Giovanni found the Judgment Pot?
We can't exactly ask Sakaki, can we?
I wanted to ask Giovanni, but he won't give me that chance...
After all, the person is gone.
Moreover, judging from the intensity of that battle just now, they might all be "Sakaki fragments" by now.
Xia Chi shook his head slightly as the image of the figure lying in the corner of the ruins flashed through his mind.
Forget it, I don't want to.
He took a deep breath. "Let's go check on its condition first."
Liekong nodded, and his green, coiled body slowly moved, flying towards the huge pit.
Czechoslovakia followed closely behind, carrying the deep blue silhouette of N, drawing an elegant arc in the sky.
The Dragonite also carried Xia Chi as it plunged towards the bottom of the pit.
Soon, they arrived in front of the giant pit, which was over 100 meters in diameter.
That was caused by Hoopa's fall; it's covered in cracks.
The bottom of the pit was empty.
No, to be precise.
It was empty of any "large" thing.
Mikoli was the first to notice something was wrong.
"what?"
He blinked, his gaze settling on the center of the pit.
There, a small figure lay among the rubble.
The figure was pitifully small, not even much bigger than Bictini.
A pale purple body, a small head, and two curved horns.
Six... no, now there are only two small arms, limply spread out at their sides.
Those dark gold eyes, once filled with arrogance and mockery, were now tightly closed.
Her small chest rose and fell slightly, and she looked like she was sleeping soundly.
Mikoli was stunned.
He pointed to the small figure at the bottom of the pit and asked in an incredulous tone, "Is that...that guy from just now?"
Xia Chi glanced at it and nodded.
"Yes, that was the Release form, and this one is Hoopa's Punishment form, which is closer to a child in size and personality."
Mikoli fell silent.
Those beautiful phoenix eyes were fixed on the small figure at the bottom of the pit.
The image of that dark golden demon god's body, which had blotted out the sky, flashed through his mind.
Six thick arms, a ferocious and terrifying face, and an arrogant and overbearing demeanor.
Look again at this tiny little bundle in front of you...
Sleeping so carefree, it's even kind of...cute?
Michael took a deep breath and said slowly, "Pokémon... are truly amazing..."
[Hahaha, Mikoli's expression is hilarious!]
The contrast is so stark, anyone would be stunned...
[Just now: I am the demon god who will destroy the world! Now: Snore snore~]
This contrast is so adorable! I want to cuddle it!
Wait, wake up! This is the guy who almost wiped us all out!
But it's really cute...
[...]
Although Hoopa has shrunk, the trouble is still there.
How to deal with it remains a headache.
Xia Chi was silent for a moment, then looked up at Lie Kongzuo, his eyes filled with a hint of probing and questioning.
"Or... should we just...?"
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was already quite clear.
How can we solve a problem once and for all?
The simplest and most direct way is to just kill it.
Xia Chi is not some saint.
Although Hoopa was released by Sakaki, strictly speaking, the responsibility for the disaster cannot be placed on it.
But how many things in this world are strictly speaking?
If there's no way to control such an eccentric spirit with the power to destroy the world... then this is the only option.
Even if Xia Chi were to be condemned by the extremist elf protection organization afterward, he didn't care.
Hupa, you'll suffer the hardship, and you'll have to bear the infamy yourself!
However, Liekongzuo's response made Xia Chi give up the idea.
Those golden dragon eyes revealed an unprecedented seriousness.
"No."
The voice transmitted through telepathy was deep and majestic.
"The legend of the one who possesses authority exists, and if it disappears, it will disrupt the balance of the world."
Lie Kong Zuo slightly raised his head, his golden eyes gazing at the sky.
"This is the law of the world, and it is unshakeable."
Summer Pond:
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You're just trying to fool me.
I've completed all the Pokémon game cartridges, watched every episode of the anime, and collected every manga volume. I'm known as a human-shaped Pokémon expert.
How come I've never heard of this setting before?
Xia Chi opened her mouth as if to refute.
But seeing Lie Kong's extremely serious expression, he still gave in.
"Okay, whatever you say."
He shrugged.
After all, this world does differ somewhat from other worldviews, so it's normal to add more settings.
Xia Chi thought for a moment, then suddenly became curious again.
He tilted his head to look at Liekongzuo, "Just asking, what kind of power does Hoopa wield?"
He was genuinely curious.
Palkia, the god of space.
Dialga, the god of time.
Giratina, the god of antimatter.
Yveltal, the god of death.
Groudon and Kyogre, land and sea.
He knew all of this.
But Hoopa... he really didn't know.
Liekongzuo slowly lowered his head, his golden dragon eyes gazing at the small figure at the bottom of the pit.
The telepathic connection was established again.
Only two words: "desire".
Xia Chi was slightly taken aback.
Desire?
It seems...that's indeed the case.
The legend of Hupa is related to human greed.
Legend has it that in ancient times, long ago, Hoopa appeared before the residents in a liberated form, took away some food, but then brought a lot of money to the town.
The town became incredibly prosperous, and its residents idolized it.
However, due to humanity's insatiable desires, Hoopa's temperament gradually became inexplicably violent.
It was sealed away at the very end.
Xia Chi snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Lie Kongzuo.
"And what are your thoughts?"
He felt that since Liekongzuo had taken the initiative to ask this question.
I probably already have the answer in my heart.
As expected, Lie Kong immediately replied, "It is most suitable for you to keep an eye on it."
Summer Pond:
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No, is that right?
Saving the world is my job.
With great power comes great responsibility.
Now, I'm even expected to take care of the kids?
What kind of terrible thing is this?
Xia Chi's lips twitched violently.
"This...isn't this inappropriate?"
He tried to shirk responsibility.
"Or should I let you do it? After all, you are all legendary elves with near-infinite lifespans. I'll only live for a few decades at most. What will I do if I die?"
A smile flickered in Liekongzuo's dragon eyes.
"Entrust it to your descendants for safekeeping."
Summer Pond:
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Is it too late for me to say I'm childless by choice?
Mikoli, standing to the side, laughed so hard her eyes crinkled, her artistically styled long green hair trembling slightly with her laughter.
"You should do it."
He patted Xia Chi on the shoulder, his tone implying, "I have high hopes for you."
"Anyway, you already have quite a few legendary Pokémon, one more won't make a difference."
Summer Pond:
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That's being said... it sounds like shepherding sheep.
Whether you chase one or a whole flock, it's all the same.
Please, this is a legendary elf, not some green caterpillar on the roadside!
N chimed in softly, his handsome face full of seriousness.
"I think it's possible too; no one else can control it."
These words became the final straw that broke the camel's back.
Xia Chi fell silent.
indeed.
Hoopa's terrifying ability to summon six top-tier legendary Pokémon—
Even if Liekong were to sit and watch, it wouldn't necessarily be safe.
After all, no matter how strong Rayquaza is, it can't withstand a group attack from the other side.
What if Hoopa goes berserk one day and summons Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Yveltal,
Groudon, Kyogre...
With all six divine beasts attacking simultaneously, even Rayquaza had to flee.
At this moment, Rayquaza's telepathic connection rang out again.
"Most importantly, Hoopa is purified when he is near a person with a peaceful mind."
Those golden dragon eyes stared directly at Xia Chi.
"You are the right person."
"This is the most important reason why I want you to take care of it."
Xia Chi was slightly taken aback.
A person with a peaceful mind?
me?
Alright, Rayquaza himself confirmed it, so maybe...it really is true?
Xia Chi looked down into the pit.
The small figure was still sleeping soundly, her chest rising and falling slightly.
The arrogance and mockery of the past were gone from that small face; only childlike innocence remained, as if it were dreaming a beautiful dream.
Xia Chi's heart skipped a beat.
Okay, then I'll be the stay-at-home dad.
He nodded: "Alright, I'll do it."
Luckily, we also have a Victini at home.
These two little ones should get along very well.
Victini is so lively, and Hoopa, though previously irritable, should be quite mischievous after being purified.
The two kids got together...
Hmm, my Qiming Island is about to get lively.
Thinking this, Xia Chi took out a brand new Poké Ball from his waist and threw it.
The Poké Ball traced an arc and landed precisely on Hoopa.
The moment it was touched, a red light burst forth.
Hoopa's tiny figure transformed into a streak of red light and disappeared into the Poké Ball.
The ball landed on the gravel and swayed gently.
One, two, three...
Then, a "ding" sounded.
Still and motionless.
Successfully subdued.
Xia Chi bent down and picked up the Poké Ball.
The sphere was slightly warm, and through its red outer shell, he could almost feel the tiny creature inside sleeping soundly.
Completely unaware that they had already been subdued.
Xia Chi smiled and put the Poké Ball back into his waistband.
With that, the matter of Hoopa came to an end.
But it's not over yet.
He tilted his head slightly, his golden dragon eyes gazing into the distance.
"A decision on how to deal with Anuttara also needs to be made as soon as possible."
Xia Chi followed its gaze.
On the edge of the ruins, repeatedly plowed by the aftershocks of battle, a colossal, deep purple object lay silently, like a forgotten giant statue.
Its enormous size was clearly visible even from several kilometers away.
Its slender, centipede-like, deep purple body meandered and coiled, with countless pairs of red tentacles hanging down to the ground.
The enormous energy core in his chest was now completely dark and lifeless.
Aeontana.
The source that triggered this disaster.
That being that almost absorbed the energy of the entire Galar and transformed into the ultimate weapon.
It lies there motionless, still showing no signs of waking.
Xia Chi sighed.
have to.
Another arrogant father.
He rubbed his temples.
"He should not have existed."
The voice from Kongzuo resonated in Xia Chi's heart, carrying a heavy sense of destiny.
"Anuttara is the embodiment of the power of chaos; if it perishes, the world will descend into chaotic turmoil."
"so..."
Xia Chi's voice hardened, "It can't be killed either?"
"cannot."
The dragon's tail, which was sitting idly, swept lightly across the ground, stirring up a wisp of dust.
"It is different from Hoopa. Hoopa's desires can be purified from the chaos of Anuttara..."
Lie Kong paused, seemingly searching for the most appropriate word, "inevitably exists."
Xia Chi: ""
We can't just let him raise himself again, can we?
Xia Chi subconsciously looked at Mikoli.
Mikoli was smiling at him.
Xia Chi looked at Jiu Kongzuo.
From the empty seat, those golden dragon eyes were also staring at him.
Xia Chi: ""
He quickly waved his hand and said, "This really won't do!"
Just kidding, Hoopa at least has a Punishment form, in which it's quite harmless and easy to raise.
Keeping it in the cradle is like having another child.
Wujitana?
The sight of that enormous creature being brought back to Qiming Island was something Xia Chi couldn't accept.
A giant dragon, hundreds of meters long, crawled around on Ziyu Island.
A single roll collapsed a building.
If I'm unhappy, I'll just absorb the island's energy...
This isn't raising elves.
This is feeding your ancestors!
Xia Chi took a deep breath, her tone resolute.
"Nothing you say will do!"
Seeing Xia Chi's resolute attitude, Mikoli shrugged, his handsome face full of indifference.
"Then I won't interfere. Anyway, this is a matter for the Galatians, and it's none of my business as a mere mortal."
Summer Pond:
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How dare you call yourselves people with affinity?
Didn't you just pull me over from the empty seat?
Xia Chi rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on, and sighed helplessly.
"Let's discuss this again when Wu Dandi and the others return."
After all, it was Galar's army, and it was Galar's own affair.
Since an outsider has come all this way, we have already done more than enough.
Xia Chi looked up and gazed once more at the massive, silver-white figure in the distance.
The intense fighting lasted for several hours, and the color had already faded.
As the night wind blew, a cloud of dust rose from the ruins.
This fierce battle, which raged from Bai Zhao to Cong Ye, is finally drawing to a close.
Xia Chi took a deep breath and withdrew his gaze from Wuji Taina.
Then, looking at Kongzuo and Mikoli, he sincerely thanked them again: "No matter what, I still have to thank you for coming this time."
"Don't be so polite with me. If it weren't for you last time, this connection would have been over long ago."
Mikoli smiled and patted Xia Chi on the shoulder: "Come visit sometime when you have time."
N nodded slightly, "Contact me anytime if needed."
Xia Chi smiled, "Alright, then... until we meet again."
He sat upright, gazing upwards, and roared, the sound of a dragon's cry shaking the heavens.
Then the green, coiled body shot up and flew swiftly towards the direction of Xie Yuan.
Czechrom followed closely behind, his body drawing a streak of lightning across the night sky.
Mikkuri and N, standing on the backs of their respective spirits, gradually moved away and disappeared into the horizon of the night sky.