pertwk Chapter 584 The Forgotten Legend - The Crowned King
Chapter 584 The Forgotten Legend - The Crowned King
Chapter 584 The Forgotten Legend - The Crowned King
The next day.
As the sun rose, Qingyu and Zhulan, dressed as scholars, boarded the train bound for the Crown Snowfield.
Galar consists of three main areas connected by historic train tracks, making travel between the two areas very convenient.
"I never imagined there was such a large snowfield north of the Galar."
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Zhu Lan's bright eyes gazed out the window.
A vast expanse of snow-capped mountains stretched before my eyes, and even with the windows closed, I could still feel a distinct chill from the outside.
"It is said that this is the birthplace of the Galar civilization, but later, due to some reasons, the originally fertile land was gradually covered by snow, and people gradually left this place to find other lands more suitable for survival."
"That king incurred divine punishment, causing people to gradually forget his name. Is that roughly the story?"
Qingyu glanced out the window and casually began to recount the history she remembered.
Zhu Lan didn't reply, but just gave him a strange look.
It's as if it's saying:
How do you even know the legend of the Crown Snowfield?
"Dr. Magnolia of Galar spent many years systematically recording the legends of Galar's past, and this part was also included in her thesis."
Qingyu shrugged.
He had made sure to catch up on his studies before coming.
Although he was only a novice in the field of mythology, the unique advantage brought by his memory made him extremely confident.
No one understands the legend of Pokémon better than me!
"That king, abandoned by humanity, might be sleeping somewhere in the Crown Snowfield right now?"
Qingyu seemed to be joking with a smile, but in fact, she inadvertently revealed the truth.
Zhu Lan also agreed with this.
"That's certainly possible."
"One of our purposes in coming to the Crown Snowfield was to learn more about the historical truths that have been deliberately concealed by history."
"If we could find proof of that king's existence, that would be wonderful."
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"It's so cold—"
After the train arrived at the station, Qingyu, who was wearing a thick cotton-padded coat, was the first to step out of the station. She was immediately chilled by the cold wind that rushed into her neck.
It must be said that he was indeed very lucky to have traveled to Padiya in the first place.
The climate in Padiyah is very stable, with mild temperatures most of the time, making it ideal for retirement.
Having spent so much time in Little Key Town, he was really not used to the "extreme environment" of Crown Snowfield.
"Cold? Are you alright?"
Compared to him, Zhu Lan is practically a superman.
Having come from Sinnoh, she seemed to be used to the cold, and even in the sub-zero environment of the Crown Snowfield, she only wore a light jacket.
She even took off her fluffy scarf and gestured for Qingyu to lower her head.
"Hey, you can borrow my scarf now."
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Qingyu originally wanted to refuse.
After all, I feel like if I accept this scarf, I'll look like a bit of a loser!
It wasn't until another gust of cold wind seeped into her clothes through the gaps around her neck that Qingyu reached out and took it from her.
Not letting Zhu Lan tie the scarf around his neck was his last act of defiance!
But when a warm scarf, like a little sun, was placed around his neck, his expression became even more complicated.
Why do I feel like our roles are reversed?
Never mind, it doesn't matter!
We're all family, we can't say such formal things.
These are all proof of love!
Others (not Gadria) can only envy her!
From the snowfield outside the station, the two headed towards the village and soon arrived at a small village that looked rather deserted.
The sign at the village entrance bears the local name.
Frozen Village.
Since the fertile land turned into a snowfield, fewer and fewer people are willing to stay in the old place as time goes by.
Today, only this small human settlement remains.
Without external impetus, perhaps in a few hundred years, the Crown Snowfield will become completely deserted.
Upon entering the village, Qingyu shook his head as he looked at the few dozen remaining huts around him.
"Guests, you've finally arrived!"
Soon, an elderly man came to greet them.
"Mr. Dante and Dr. Mulan have already told you about your identities."
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"I am the current village chief of Dongning Village, and on behalf of all the villagers, I welcome you!"
"If you two would like to learn more about the story of that legendary king, please feel free to wander around the village."
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Qingyu nodded.
"Understood."
If he remembered correctly, Frozen Village did preserve some books about the Crown Snowfield.
The village chief's family even has a secret recipe for making "bridles" that has been passed down through generations. These are key tools that help the Calycanthus tame the wild horse.
But that's not the focus right now.
After looking around, Qingyu quickly pinpointed a general direction based on her already hazy memory.
"Since he is the King of Abundance—"
"Then it must have a deep connection with arable land."
"Let's go take a look over there first."
After Qingyu finished speaking, she walked towards a field outside the village.
Zhu Lan observed for a while longer, her expression seemingly somewhat surprised.
Perhaps because of a heavy snowfall a few days ago, the farmland that Qingyu was pointing to was now covered with a thick layer of snow.
Even if we're looking for clues, shouldn't we wait until the snow melts before we can explore further?
Zhu Lan was puzzled, but she didn't say anything and quickly followed.
Qingyu's intuition is sometimes frighteningly accurate; perhaps he has discovered something special this time as well?
Just like when we explored the ruins of the Pillar of Spears back then —
To be honest, she always felt that Qingyu's true talent lay in the field of mythology, and that fighting was probably a waste of her time.
In less than six months, he had encountered so many legendary Pokémon that he couldn't count them on two hands.
Even if he wins the Master Tournament and becomes the strongest trainer in the world, his contributions to the battle are relatively limited.
Perhaps it is not as valuable as unraveling the mystery of Zone Zero in the Parthian region and discovering a completely new phenomenon of "star crystallization".
This is probably why Professor Oak retired at the peak of his career to focus on developing basic Pokémon science.
However, the specific choice is up to Qingyu herself.
No one has the right to interfere with his decisions; all you have to do is trust him unconditionally.
When Zhu Lan caught up, Qing Yu had already entered the cultivated area and immediately spotted the ancient wooden carving standing near the forest.
The wood carving was clearly made recently, even newer than the wooden fences built by the surrounding villagers, and showed no signs of weathering or damage.
but----
The guy who made this thing is an abstract artist.
A dwarf with a vegetable-like thing on his head rode on a horse, his wise eyes meeting Qingyu's directly.
It was impossible to tell how many people were there, and even the horse beneath them barely resembled a human.
If he hadn't known about the Crown Snowfield DLC beforehand, he probably wouldn't have recognized who the figures in the wooden carving were.
Um----
Maybe this is what a truly talented artist looks like.
"Is this... the legendary king?"
Zhu Lan stared at it for a while, her tone clearly showing disbelief.
Although the books do describe the king's distinguishing features as a green crown symbolizing wisdom and two fierce steeds loyal only to him, the wooden sculpture perfectly captures this—
But it was still too hasty!
"I'm not really willing to believe it, but it seems to be the truth."
Qingyu scratched his head.
After all, there are no other "species" that can be connected.
After eliminating all impossible options, the only thing left is the answer.
"It is the symbol of Galar, the legendary king of abundance."
"Crown of Lace!"
Just as Qingyu was about to step forward to take a closer look at the soul art of the unknown person,
Suddenly, he noticed a figure flash by out of the corner of his eye, and instinctively looked towards the woods.
The figure made no attempt to avoid him. Upon noticing that two humans were looking at him, the figure stopped and came into Qingyu and Zhulan's view.
"This is----"
From Zhu Lan's perspective, the frozen green figure in the distance gradually overlaps with the image of the dwarf on the wood carving.
The enormous, dark green bud, resembling a crown, was secured by antlers, and the petite human figure below looked somewhat like a rabbit.
Those light blue eyes of the phoenix feathers were filled with confusion, yet they also subtly revealed a hint of majesty.
The pair of tri-colored wings on her back looked like decorations that served no practical purpose, making her body appear extremely disproportionate.
He looked top-heavy and unsteady, as if he might fall over while walking.
Not only Zhu Lan, but even Qing Yu was a little confused.
No?
Has the Queen of the Crowns really appeared?
Suppressing the urge to complain, Qingyu began to observe this forgotten king.
Perhaps it's because the greatest crisis, Wuji Taina, comes from the universe?
Most of the legendary Pokémon in Galar are related to celestial phenomena.
The most unique of them all is the Recurve Queen, which represents Rigel in the constellation Orion.
Sensing Qingyu's unusual gaze, the Queen of the Lace Crowns quickly turned her gaze towards him as well.
But unlike the majestic and domineering gazes of other legendary Pokémon, Qingyu could only read confusion and helplessness in its eyes.
It should still be in a state of amnesia right now?
Recalling the various behaviors of the Raerno in the DLC storyline, Qingyu can roughly understand why it turned out this way.
Unlike other legendary Pokémon.
The power of the Crowned King does not originate from himself, but primarily from faith.
When humans and Pokémon genuinely revere this king, Calyrex will possess inexhaustible and powerful strength.
in contrast.
If it has been forgotten, and people can't even remember its name—
Its power will also weaken to almost nothing, and its physical fitness will probably be inferior to that of an ordinary human.
Even using mental energy to speak to people has become extremely difficult.
In the DLC storyline, at least there's a simple-minded, easy-to-control, rough-around-the-edges guy named Pi-onni who can temporarily "possess" and control him, allowing him to communicate with the protagonist.
But now—
Qingyu looked around and saw that besides herself, only Zhulan, who was also curious about the Crest of Light, was left.
So he took out the Poké Ball without hesitation.
"I choose you, Doraemon!"
It doesn't matter that Calyrex can't speak, we have Mewtwo on our side who can establish a direct telepathic connection.
After a flash of red light, Mewtwo made a dazzling appearance.
The moment it appeared, it immediately cast its gaze upon the bewildered Crowned King.
It could vaguely sense it—
This Pokémon, which looks a bit dull, actually possesses the aura of a king?
It's bizarre, but it's true.
Therefore, Mewtwo instinctively became somewhat wary of it.
"It's okay, Mewtwo."
"Use your telepathy to let me talk to this guy."
Qingyu patted Mewtwo on the shoulder to reassure it, and then nodded to Cynthia.
Zhu Lan immediately understood.
Next, it remains to be seen how Qingyu will establish initial trust with this fallen king.
A flash of blue light appeared in Mewtwo's eyes, and the next instant, an ancient and weathered voice appeared in Qingyu's mind.
Who are you?
The Crowned Queen was not surprised by the sudden telepathic connection. The moment she established the connection, she looked at Qingyu and asked him a question.
"I?"
Qingyu thought for a moment and replied seriously.
"I am the messenger of Arceus, here to save you."
Who is Arceus?
The Crowned King blinked, seemingly curious about the name, but not troubled by it.
Because it has lost too many memories.
Compared to these insignificant names, information relevant to oneself is far more important.
【Then, messenger of Arceus————】
Do you know who I am?
The Crowned King's voice was filled with confusion; it was clear that it had almost forgotten its own existence.
Qingyu frowned, looking at it with a hint of pity.
So, after a moment's thought, he said, "You are the Brilliant King, the once-ruling King of the Galilee."
"However, because it is so far removed from your time, people have already forgotten your existence."
"So—the power you built upon faith has collapsed, leaving you in this muddled state you are now."
Qingyu had no intention of lying to this respectable king and directly told him the truth as he knew it.
【Crown of Calypsos————】
Perhaps it was because the name was indeed very familiar, for a hint of nostalgia appeared in the eyes of the Queen of the Lace Crown, and even the confusion in her eyes from before cleared up.
I think I'm recalling some fragmented memories.
After a brief pause, the Queen of the Lace Crown suddenly bowed to Qingyu.
Thank you very much, messenger of Arceus.
Thank you for bringing the Creator's gift.
[The last faithful believer in the world.]
Qingyu blinked.
Believers?
Is it talking about me?
But it seems there are no other possibilities, after all, he's probably the only one left in the world who knows about it —
It's truly lamentable that a former champion has fallen to such a state!
Qingyu shook her head.
If we wait another few hundred years, until the Crown Snowfield becomes a completely uninhabited area...
Perhaps even the very existence of the Lacecrown will disappear completely as faith fades away?
Qingyu did not want a legendary being who was friendly to humans to end up in such a state.
So he spoke up.
"Since you've remembered your past memories, then—"
"Do you need me to help you rebuild your faith?"
"Although people of this era have forgotten your name, your deeds are still passed down by word of mouth."
"People respectfully call you the Wise King, and have even combined your past deeds with those of the ancient royal family of Galar, turning them into a legend of heroes."
"so--"
"To regain lost memories, perhaps all you need is a trigger."
"A chance that is enough to make people realize that you have never left."
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