Elf: Re-employment of retired champion of Padiya

Chapter 797 Wasteland Base, Xi Pu's Trial, Lake of Ambition?

"So it really does exist after all..."

Staring at the seemingly cracked sky for a long time, a complex expression appeared in Luo Mu's eyes.

"Space-Time Rift"

At the start of the game "Legend of Arceus", Arceus, covered in holy light, appears in front of the player-controlled protagonist and transforms the protagonist's smartphone into an Arceus phone.

Then the unconscious protagonist passed through a space-time rift and fell into a place called "Starting Beach," where he was picked up by Dr. Laben.

According to Dr. Raben's investigation of "space-time rifts" in the game, the so-called space-time rifts refer to the phenomenon that only occurs when several universes overlap and the power becomes saturated.

As mentioned in the game, the spacetime rift is a cave that connects several worlds. If left unattended, the balance of time and space may be disrupted.

The protagonist, the "Time Lost One," is the character controlled by the player and is entrusted with the mission of resolving this incident.

In a sense, Luo Mu himself can be considered a "time-space lost person".

He also knew the real reason why the "space-time rift" appeared.

When chaos descends on the other side of the world, spacetime rifts will appear.

This sentence was recorded on a stone collected in the game.

The other side of the world naturally refers to the Reverse World, which is also the world inhabited by Giratina, also known as the "Pluto Dragon".

Wang Luo, a merchant from the Ginkgo Merchant Guild, secretly joined forces with Giratina to sabotage Dialga and Palkia, using the power of their conflict to open a spacetime rift, and then sought an opportunity to enter the "Hall of Beginnings," the space where Arceus resides.

Luo Mu was unsure whether the "space-time rift" was the reason Wu Si had brought him to this era, nor did he know if he had replaced the protagonist who was supposed to travel to this era to shoulder this mission.

He decided to find an opportunity to visit Zhuqing Village to inquire whether there was a protagonist who was a "time traveler".

If it exists, then he doesn't need to care about that spacetime rift.

But if he weren't here, then the reason he was summoned to this era would become obvious.
Following Luo Mu's gaze, King Lei Guan looked towards the distant Tian Guan Mountain and immediately frowned.

Even though it was careful not to use its power extensively because it was in this land.

But from the perspective of the Crowned King, that thing was hardly a peaceful omen.

"It seems that the reason we came to this era is very likely related to that."

It gazed at that place intently, but did not entertain the idea of ​​using its own power to touch it and explore its secrets.

Zhubei is very efficient.

Although it was unclear how she made contact with the Red Lotus Wetland, Luo Mu only waited for less than two hours before receiving her response that "everything has been arranged."

As expected, she also had a few words of advice for Luo Mu.

"To be honest, the entire Xicui region is actually managed by a team that sends a manager from our Pearl Team, another manager from the Vajra Team, and finally the Galaxy Team from Zhuqing Village acts as the middleman."

"Under normal circumstances, everyone stays in their own royal field, taking care of the population of the king or queen they are responsible for, without interfering with each other."

"But this situation is a bit special. Just like our Pearl Settlement base is in this pure white frozen soil, the Vajra Team's base is the Crimson Lotus Wetland."

"There is a fundamental clash of beliefs between our two teams. While we wouldn't say our relationship is irreconcilable, we do often clash."

"After all, you were sent there by the Pearl Settlement, so they will most likely send people to observe your background. You should be careful."

Zhu Bei paused, as if about to end her rambling, but then, as if remembering something, she spoke again:

"By the way, there's one more thing."

"The Crimson Wetlands Oolong Farm Manager, Granny Yupu, whom you are going to meet next, has a rather stubborn personality. Although I had a Pokémon deliver a letter to her, you will still have to work hard yourself to gain her trust."

"After all, you want to see the descendants of those 'kings,' don't you?"

“That’s right.” Luo Mu nodded.

Since he had already released Arcanine in front of Zhubei, he had naturally expressed his desire to see the "Kings and Queens".

Zhu Bei spread her hands, looking helpless. "But even if I wanted to go and take a look, I would have to get permission from the owner of that royal farm first."

"Grandma Yuuka loves making medicine and hates using Poké Balls to catch Pokémon, considering it a barbaric act. Try not to use Poké Balls in front of her."

"Whether it's what I gave you, or your own—"

Zhu Bei gave Luo Mu a meaningful look, but still didn't ask him about the completely different Poké Ball.

However, she had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

Even though Luo Mu may very well come from the same place as Bei Shang, he is not like Bei Shang who has lost his memory and wandered alone on the vast Xicui land before being found. Luo Mu is also accompanied by a Pokémon as his partner.

Zhu Bei thought that if there was an opportunity later, she might try to create a chance for the two of them to meet.

She had heard from her subordinates that, in addition to taking care of Sneasel, Director Kitasho also trained Pokémon.

He often sits alone on a rock, staring blankly at the empty space, as if he is reminiscing about something, but can't remember anything. He exudes an atmosphere of loneliness and emptiness.

Perhaps—Luo Mu, who might be from the same place, could help him recover some important memories?
After giving a few more instructions, Zhubei took out a pure white vertical flute from her bosom.

The flute was made of some unknown material, and at first glance, it showed no signs of artificial carving. Even the various round holes on it seemed as if they were meant to be there all along.

"Here, you can borrow this for now. Do you remember the playing method I taught you before?"

Zhu Bei extended the flute, which still felt slightly warm to the touch, forward.

"remember."

Luo Mu nodded and accepted the flute.

"That's good." Zhubei smiled slightly. "Although only those who have passed the test are qualified to use the 'Flute of Divine Harmony,' your situation is special, so I'll lend you the one I usually use."

"By playing the flute, we can attract special Pokémon within a certain range to come and help us, but we usually just use their speed to get around."

"Go ahead and boast, in this pure white tundra, the Pokémon that will be summoned should be—"

As soon as Zhu Bei finished speaking...

Following the method she had taught him, Luo Mu began to play the "Divine Harmony Flute" in his hand, albeit somewhat awkwardly.

An incredible melody rang out, echoing across the pure white frozen earth and spreading to the farthest reaches.

In no time.

A loud cry accompanied the wind pressure generated during the descent.

Luo Mu looked up and saw a pair of huge wings, gray and black mixed with white, that covered the sky above him.

With flame-shaped crests on its head resembling eyes, this majestic bird descends from the sky, carrying the pressure of the wind.

—That's one of the Pokémon that, like Arcanine, has the prefix "Green Wash"—Brave Eagle (in its Green Wash form)!

It is also one of the special mount Pokémon of the protagonist controlled by the player in the game.

It landed on the ground, its scrutinizing gaze falling on Luo Mu, who was playing the Divine Harmony Flute, while its eyes held a hint of apprehension as it looked at the Crowned Queen.

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Luo Mu looked at Zhu Bei, his expression hesitant.

Zhu Bei naturally didn't know that Luo Mu, having played the game, knew exactly how the ten descendants of heroes were distributed across the Xicui Land.

She had already discussed this with Luo Mu, so she knew exactly what Luo Mu was wondering about.

She laughed and said, "We are all 'People of the Divine Realm,' and for the descendants of the ten Pokémon of the ancient heroes, the division of positions is actually quite ambiguous."

"As long as you can play the 'Flute of Divine Harmony,' they will come to your aid."

"However, this only applies to ordinary individuals; kings and queens do not respond to summons easily."

"I see."

Luo Mu nodded, indicating that he understood.

Zhubei urged, "Go ahead. With the speed of the Warrior Eagle, you should be able to reach the wasteland base before sunset. When you're not working at the Royal Field, Granny Xipu usually stays there."

"Seeing that you were brought by the Warriors Eagles, the people at the base naturally know where you come from."

"it is good."

Luo Mu didn't say anything more. He simply nodded slightly to the pearl shell, then exchanged a glance with the urging eagle warrior, and nimbly leaped onto its back.

The Queen of the Laceys also sat down with Shaymi.

Compared to the Warrior Eagles Luo Mu had seen before, the Warrior Eagle in the Xicui region form not only had a wider wingspan but was also much larger. Luo Mu didn't need to become a Super Padia to drag it across mountains and rivers; he could simply sit normally on its back.

With the sound of flapping wings, the Emerald Warrior Eagle gradually rose in altitude. Without Luo Mu pointing the way, it recognized the direction to the wasteland base mentioned by Pearl Shell.

Watching it carry Luo Mu away into the distance, Zhu Bei murmured to herself, "I wonder how long it will take him to win over Granny Xi Pu."

"Three or four days, no, maybe by the time I get back from Fire Island, there won't be any progress."

"—After all, even before I became the leader of the Pearl Team, it took me several months to go to the Royal Stadium to meet the Plateau King Moon Bear in order to gain her approval."

Instead of summoning Moltres and Dragonite, ride the Emerald Eagle to the Wasteland Base.

Aside from the fact that they don't recognize the roads if the sheep isn't driven, there's also the factor that they don't know the way.

Luo Mu believes that the most important thing is the result that "the pearl needs to arrive by riding the Emerald Warrior Eagle".

This is equivalent to stamping Luo Mu with the seal of approval of her as the leader of the Pearl Team, which can save a lot of trouble in this era.

—She really made me cry my eyes out.

Luo Mu sincerely felt that if there was an opportunity in the future, he should help improve the living environment of pearl oysters in pearl colonies without changing the general trend.

Just like those precious grains that can only be obtained by trading with Zhuqing Village and the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce, it's not like we can't make them grow them in pure white frozen soil!

After all, the Queen of the Brilliant Crown behind him was an expert in this field.

Without her help, Luo Mu's side wouldn't have entered the royal arena peacefully, but would have forced their way in.

That would inevitably make him an enemy of several organizations.

—Even so, he wasn't really afraid.

But let's keep things separate. I'll just take this small token of my appreciation as a token of gratitude for Zhubei's kindness and for all the helpful assistance she's provided.

Moreover, Luo Mu prefers to do things openly and honestly rather than be a "villain".

Pearl Shell's estimated progress was correct.

Before nightfall, the Emerald Warrior Eagle carried Luo Mu and the others to a base complex built on a wasteland.

The architecture is in the same style as the Pearl Village, with a cluster of "tents" standing tall.

It's much more impressive than in the game, and there are more people there too.

When the Emerald Warrior Eagle landed, the members of the Pearl Team gathered around.

"It's the chief's personal mount!"

"But why is it a man who came, and he's with Pokémon I don't recognize?"

"Hey everyone, stop crowding around! Lady Yupu said that if anyone rides a Warrior Eagle over, all we need to do is bring that person to see her!"

The members of the Pearl Team chattered excitedly.

Shemi, who was in Luo Mu's arms, gradually woke up from her deep sleep.

"Can't you let Mimi sleep? Why are you making so much noise?"

Its complaining telepathic message echoed in the minds of Romulus, Lacecrown, and Bictini, and Talebagos, who heard the sound, also quietly peeked out from the gap in the bag.

"But the environment here is much better than that awful place before."

Shemi, with his dark nose, sniffed the slightly damp air and stretched with obvious enjoyment.

Simultaneously.

Luo Mu and Lei Guan Wang jumped off the back of the Emerald Warrior Eagle.

After watching it spread its wings and fly away again, Luo Mu looked around at the Pearl Team members.

Without him saying a word, someone immediately stepped forward and made an invitation.

"Sir, Lord Yupu is waiting for you."

"Okay, please take me there."

Luo Mu nodded and followed.

At the same time, he was also secretly taking in the appearance of the wasteland base, which was completely different from the one in the game, out of the corner of his eye.

According to the map of the Greenland region provided by Shelley, the base is bordered by Crimson Swamp to the north, Peat Plateau and the arena for Kuma to the south, and further away is Lake Tsushima, one of the three major lakes in the Sinnoh region.

Incidentally, there is also one of the three major lakes in the Sinnoh region, Lake Wisdom, which is the site of the "Lake Wisdom Tragedy".

"We've arrived. Lord Yupu is waiting for you inside."

The sudden sound interrupted Luo Mu's thoughts.

His gaze went forward, and there was still a simple, old-fashioned tent-like house.

Through the gaps in the heavy curtain, the faint scents of various herbs wafted out.

It seems Zhubei was right after all; this old lady Xipu really enjoys making medicine.

Luo Mu's memory wasn't good enough to remember every NPC's hobbies and interests in the game, so Zhu Bei's reminder was a great help to him.

Since Xi Pu likes pharmaceuticals, as long as I don't cross any lines, building a good relationship with her should be quite simple.

Luo Mu felt more confident about his next plan to go to the peat plateau and the bear's arena.

Luo Mu narrowed his eyes, and without letting the Pearl team members urge him, he led the Brilliant King to lift the curtain and strode in.

Compared to its simple exterior, the interior is quite a hidden gem.

At first glance

Numerous bottles and jars were neatly arranged on the wooden shelves, containing a large number of different herbs, and the entire room was filled with a special herbal aroma.

But then, Luo Mu's gaze fell on something not far away.

There, an elderly man with gray hair, wearing a Pearl Team uniform and carrying a bamboo basket, was engrossed in arranging the medicinal herbs in the basket.

Before Luo Mu could speak, the other party preemptively asked, "Are you the one Zhu Bei mentioned in the letter, the one who wanted to meet the 'King'?"

"Yes."

Luo Mu nodded honestly.

"Hmph, nonsense!"

Xi Pu raised her head, a hint of anger appearing on her wrinkled, aged face.

Just when Luo Mu thought she was going to kick him out, Xi Pu seemed to remember something and squinted as she looked Luo Mu up and down.

Especially when you see that Luo Mu's Pokémon partners are all with him, and he doesn't seem to have any Poké Balls.

A hint of satisfaction appeared in Xi Pu's eyes.

The guarantee from the pearl shell, the flute of divine harmony, and the Emerald Warrior Eagle, plus the lack of a Poké Ball.

Surprisingly, Xi Pu treated Luo Mu quite well.

She changed the subject, "However, I've also heard about what you accomplished at Pearl Village."

"Since the leader, Hawley, is so cooperative with the team members, it means that you are not forcing him with brute force and violence."

"For the sake of this matter, and considering that little Zhubei's plea, I, this old woman, can grant you a chance to meet the 'Land King.'"

Luo Mu: "."

They dared not utter a sound.

Xi Pu assumed that Luo Mu was so excited and speechless because he was about to meet the "King of the Terrace".

She squinted and asked, "How much do you know about herbs?"

"I know a little bit," Luo Mu replied modestly.

“Alright then.” Xi Pu continued, shaking her head, “How about this, as long as you can help me treat the injured Pokémon and members in the base with herbs later, you can prove your ability in this area.”

"Old woman, I'll take you to Lizhi Lake. There's a test waiting for you there. Maybe you young people will have a better solution than I do?"

(End of this chapter)