pertwk Chapter 414 News from Galar
Chapter 414 News from Galar
Chapter 414 News from Galar
February 26th, 226th year of the League Calendar.
Qiming Island welcomed its first snowfall of the year.
To be precise, it was the area on the east coast of the island that was not directly affected by the firebird's energy that quietly began to snow.
Meanwhile, the main residential area on the west bank continues to enjoy spring-like warmth thanks to the gentle heat released by the flamingo.
Sunlight spilled onto the beach, creating a striking and wondrous contrast with the silvery-white world on the east coast.
While the warmth of spring is certainly comfortable, after a while, even the spirits who crave novelty may experience a touch of aesthetic fatigue.
Therefore, when the east coast was completely enveloped in the atmosphere of winter, that wonderful new world covered in silver instantly ignited the restlessness and curiosity of many of the elves in the Xia Chi family.
The strongest reaction came from Bictini.
Since hatching from the egg, this little guy has seen only the warm cities along his journey.
A few months ago, it took a short trip to the cold region north of Ssamura City in the Unova region, which was its first vague encounter with the concept of cold.
But for it, the kind of "snow" that can actually be piled up is almost a novel thing that exists only on television screens.
"Tini..."
Victini lay on the windowsill of the main house facing the east bank, her sky-blue eyes wide open, her small nose pressed against the cold glass, her breath condensing into a small cloud of white mist.
It watched the crystalline particles that were gradually turning the distant mountains and forests pale white, its eyes filled with curiosity and eager excitement.
So the moment he noticed it was snowing, Victini couldn't hold back any longer and "whoosh" flew off the windowsill.
It found the paparazzi bag who was secretly learning the skills in the kitchen, and without saying a word, it excitedly dragged the bewildered paparazzi bag towards the snowy east bank.
Xia Chi stood under the eaves, watching the two little ones' energetic backs, and couldn't help but smile.
He glanced at the thin layer of snow on the east bank, which was only lightly covered with a layer of frosting, and felt that the scale of this first snowfall was probably not enough to satisfy the two curious little ones.
If you're going to play, then play to your heart's content.
Xia Chi summoned the frozen birds that were roosting in the ice cave on the other side of the island.
"Articuno, do me a favor, give us a decent snowfall on the east bank."
Articuno let out a graceful cry, its icy blue wings unfurling, and ice-type energy, imbued with extreme cold, began to converge towards the eastern sky.
Before long, the originally fine snowflakes suddenly became dense, and snowflakes like goose feathers fluttered down from the leaden-gray clouds.
In a short period of time, the woodlands and rocks on the east bank were completely covered by soft snow, turning it into a snow paradise.
"Tini!"
The cheers from Bictini could be faintly heard from a great distance.
The two little ones rolled around excitedly in the snow, clumsily making snowballs with their paws.
The dog-like bag's four short legs were deeply embedded in the fluffy snow, making it particularly difficult to pull out, but this did not dampen its spirits at all.
Perhaps it was because it spent too much time with the fire-attribute Victini that it picked up the habit of being "not afraid of the cold".
Or perhaps it's due to its unique nature as a bread-fermenting Pokémon, but the Puppy showed unusual adaptability to the sudden drop in temperature, showing no signs of being afraid of the cold and completely immersed in the novelty and joy of exploring the snow.
The sudden drop in temperature on the East Coast further highlighted the comfort of the West Coast residential area, which is known as the "Firebird Heated Zone".
Except for a few elves who are not afraid of the cold, the vast majority of wild elf groups on the island have concentrated their main activity areas in this warm, spring-like region.
With numerous elven groups living together in a relatively limited area, some friction and conflict are inevitable.
A struggle for a sunnier resting spot, a fight for a few exceptionally sweet berries—the playful squabbles of the cubs escalate into a confrontation between the entire pack...
Without external interference, they might have started fighting over resources.
But this is Qiming Island in Xiachi.
His original intention in painstakingly creating this paradise was to allow the elves... whether they were his companions or wild inhabitants, to live happily. How could he possibly sit idly by and watch such a potential seed sprout?
Thus, with Xia Chi's official authorization, Dragonite became the arbiter to adjudicate conflicts between wild Pokémon on Qiming Island.
Qiming Island has its own "Bao Bao Daren" (a nickname for a person).
Xia Chi was initially worried that Dragonite's good-natured, almost naive personality might not be able to keep things in check, or that it might be easily swayed by the "cunning" Pokémon during mediation.
To this end, he specially arranged for Miaoha, who has a stronger aura and is not afraid to show a tough attitude when necessary, to be his helper, preparing to stage a classic mediation scene of "one playing the good cop and the other playing the bad cop".
However, Dragonite's performance greatly exceeded Xia Chi's expectations.
When Dragonite flaps its small wings and lands amidst the quarreling Pokémon, a calm and dignified air naturally emanates from its usually gentle, round face.
It is no longer just a nice guy who likes to reminisce with old friends, but represents the will of Xia Chi, the island's owner, and is the "official representative" responsible for maintaining the island's harmonious order.
After a month, the atmosphere on Qiming Island did not become tense due to the increased density of Pokémon. On the contrary, under the effective management of Dragonite, it presented a well-ordered and harmonious scene.
Xia Chi spent this period of time in a particularly leisurely and comfortable manner.
When the weather is nice, he lies on a beach chair, sunbathing and gazing at the blue sea and sky, or casts a few lines on the rocks by the sea.
Although most of what I caught were king carp...
When I got bored, I rode my Milerton out to sea for a ride.
Qishu would occasionally ask him to go online and play games, so he would start a live stream, playing the game while chatting with the viewers in the chat.
This was pretty much the life he had dreamed of since he transmigrated to this world—
I have my own island, a group of strong and lovely friends who understand me, a harmonious and peaceful daily life, and the occasional harmless little disturbances.
If life could continue to flow peacefully like this, Xia Chi felt it wouldn't be so bad.
But a video call from the Galar region interrupted his peaceful life.
It was Dan Di who called.
Good afternoon, Senior Brother Dan Di.
Xia Chi answered the phone, still lazily slumped in the beach chair, with a glass of Ladia Special iced drink beside her.
But on the Rotom phone screen floating in front of him, maintaining the video call, was a face that seemed out of place with the relaxed atmosphere, with a faint sorrow etched between his brows.
Although he had a vague premonition, Xia Chi still greeted him in a normal tone, "It must be late at night on Galar's end, right? Is there something urgent that you're calling so late, Senior Brother Dan Di?"
On the screen, Dante seemed hesitant to speak. He briefly organized his thoughts before saying in a deep voice, "It's about... Chairman Rose. He's been making very frequent moves lately, and... somewhat unusually."
Xia Chi understood.
Sure enough, the concerns and speculations he revealed to Dan Di based on his "prophet" during the multi-attribute expert competition last year, like a seed planted, quietly grew in Dan Di's heart.
The seeds have now sprouted.
Because she knew the original plot, Xia Chi had a clear premonition of the changes that might happen in the Galar region.
He was invited to commentate on the games in Galar at that time, and he personally saw the powerful and ambitious League President, Loz.
Before leaving, he also shared his conjectures with Emperor Dan.
At that time, although his strength and influence had begun to emerge, it was far from enough to directly shake Loz's deep-rooted position and reputation in the Galar Alliance. He could only put this potential threat aside for the time being and hope that Dan would remain vigilant.
Fortunately, although Dan respected Rose, he was not blindly obedient and truly took the reminder to heart.
That's how I was able to learn the news before the disaster of the dark night occurred.
Xia Chi sat up a little straighter, and her expression became more serious.
He pondered for a moment, then asked a crucial question: "So, what about energy fluctuations? Have any unusually strong energy fluctuations been detected recently in Gongmen City, or near the energy plant?"
Legendary Pokémon of the Eternatus level possess a power fundamentally different from ordinary Pokémon. If it is being awakened or its power is leaking, even if Loth's methods are highly skilled and can conceal the traces of human activity, it will be extremely difficult to completely shield it from the powerful energy radiation originating from the universe.
Upon hearing this, Dan Di on the screen frowned and thought carefully. In the end, he shook his head, his tone tinged with uncertainty: "I haven't noticed this yet. The Alliance's official monitoring network has not reported any abnormal energy peaks. President Loz's actions are more focused on personnel changes, resource allocation, and... increasing research and promotion of the concept of 'infinite energy'."
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Hearing this answer, Xia Chi felt somewhat relieved.
He relaxed again, leaning back in his chair, his tone softening slightly: "If we haven't even detected any energy fluctuations, it means the situation might not be at its most critical point yet. Safely awakening or even controlling a being like Wuji Tai is no easy task. Senior Brother Dan Di, don't be too anxious. Let me go over there first."
However, the worry on Dan Di's face did not disappear; instead, it became even more complicated.
He looked up and stared directly into Xia Chi's eyes through the screen. Those eyes, which were always full of fighting spirit, now revealed a rare hint of deep struggle and confusion.
"Junior Brother Xia Chi..."
Dante's voice was somewhat hoarse, "Do you think... I should go see Chairman Rose first and have an open and honest talk?"
For Leon, a "small-town trainer" who rose from humble beginnings to the top through his own efforts and the guidance of Master, Chairman Rose is not only the leader of the Galar League, but also a crucial supporter in his career.
In Leon's heart, Rose was the mentor who saw his potential and promoted countless exciting projects such as "Champion Moment".
If he could, what he would most desire deep down is for Loz to "repent" and abandon those dangerous plans that could drag Galar into disaster, rather than heading towards complete confrontation.
Xia Chi looked at the struggle in Dan Di's eyes and remained silent for a moment.
He could understand this complex emotion, but he couldn't offer simple advice on right and wrong.
"In the end, you, Senior Brother Dan Di, will have to weigh and decide on this matter yourself."
Xia Chi's tone was calm. "After all, this is an internal matter of the Galar League. You and Guild Master Loz, one is the champion and the other is the guild master, both representing the highest levels of Galar. Perhaps... your words can really make a difference."
He said that, but he knew very well that the possibility was extremely slim.
It's probably only slightly more likely than "Bictigini suddenly becoming calm and collected".
Once someone like Loz has decided on a path to "save Galar," it's very difficult for anyone's advice to sway him.
However, Xia Chi has always respected other people's choices and destinies, and would not deliberately stir up trouble just to "trigger a system battle round".
Moreover, his current confidence gives him the right to handle things calmly.
With Reshiram and Milton as his two "first-tier gods," Eternatus... well, Eternatus is quite powerful.
Based on its base stats and the game's cosmic setting, it's practically at the top of the power rankings among legendary Pokémon.
However, if the Sword and Shield duo could suppress and seal it a thousand years ago, there's no reason why Reshiram and Milton couldn't.
The strength of the elves is Xia Chi's greatest source of confidence.
On the other end of the video, Dan Di seemed to be caught in a deeper inner struggle.
But in the end, he slowly and firmly shook his head, a resolute expression on his face.
"No... never mind."
Dante's voice lowered, but became much clearer than before. "I know Chairman Rose. He usually seems very approachable and a good listener, but deep down he is an extremely stubborn person, even to the point of being obsessive. Once he decides on a path that is 'beneficial' to Galar's future, it's unlikely that anyone's advice will be able to change his mind."
Xia Chi secretly praised him in his heart.
At the crucial moment, Dan's rationality and sense of responsibility as a champion ultimately triumphed over the entanglement of personal emotions.
He did not naively place his hopes on the vague notion of "emotional influence."
"Although I haven't had much contact with President Loz."
Xia Chi nodded in agreement, "But from my limited observation, I tend to agree with your judgment, senior brother. People like him often believe that their wisdom and planning can control everything, including the power of the legendary elves."
Dan Di took a deep breath, as if to exhale the last trace of hesitation and sorrow in his chest.
His eyes sharpened again, regaining the decisiveness befitting a champion: "Then, before I formally face him..."
Before things escalate into conflict, I won't make any rash moves that might alert them. We'll discuss everything in detail once you arrive.
He paused, then, considering Xia Chi's identity and past achievements, added, "Do you need me to find you a suitable 'reason' beforehand that will allow you to come to Galar naturally?"
From Hoenn to Unova, Natsuki's actions can be described as those of a "crime buster".
Dandi felt that Xia Chi's sudden arrival would arouse Loz's suspicion, so he came up with this idea.
Xia Chi smiled and shook his head, looking relaxed: "Senior Brother Dan Di, there's no need for that. With President Luo's shrewdness, if you deliberately come up with a reason, he might become even more suspicious and think we're trying to cover something up."
After thinking about it, Dan Di agreed and said, "Alright, then remember to let me know when you get here."
Xia Chi joked, "Senior Brother Dan Di, don't get lost again this time!"
When I visited Mastadt that time, it was Dante who picked me up, but unfortunately I got lost while riding my Charizard.
This somewhat awkward memory has now become a source of amusement, dispelling the slightly somber atmosphere.
Dandi shook his head with a helpless yet amused expression: "That time was an accident... cough, this time I'll have Sonia pick you up. It just so happens that I was planning to visit Dr. Magnolia in Woodpole Town before you arrive."
Professor Magnolia is the most authoritative Pokémon professor in the Galar region.
In the game and anime storylines, he is also one of the inventors of Dynamax.
However, perhaps because the Dynamax energy in this world is not concentrated enough, Dynamaxing remains undiscovered.
But besides that, she was also the person who knew the most about that Night of Disaster.
Xia Chi figured that Dan Di would definitely know about Cang Xiang and Zang Marante from Dr. Mu Lan, so he didn't remind him anymore.
"Good senior brother, you go ahead, I'll set off for the Galar region tomorrow."
As soon as Xia Chi finished speaking, the long-absent system voice came again.
[Ding~ Battle round 5-2 triggered: Calamity of Darkness! This battle round will have a chain reaction with subsequent battle rounds, please carefully consider whether to participate!]