Elf: Re-employment of retired champion of Padiya

Chapter 809 The Abnormal Changes in the Space-Time Rift of the Terrace King Azelom's Fang! (6k)
"what?"

Luo Mu followed the Crowned King's gaze and looked in the direction it was staring at.

A group of bear cubs are gathered there.

At first glance, it doesn't seem strange at all.

After all, this is the royal ground where Yuupa takes care of the Ursaring family, one of the "Ten Pokémon Offspring," and it is their habitat.

But when Luo Mu learned the reason for its surprise from the Crowned King, even he was unsettled.

"you sure?"

Although Luo Mu undoubtedly believed in the Queen of the Brilliant Crowns unconditionally, this matter was truly unexpected, and he couldn't help but ask again to confirm.

The Crowned Queen simply replied—

“Every individual life has different and unique life fluctuations.”

"That wave is called a waveguide."

"Even if I don't have the ability to master waveguides, I still have no problem identifying them."

"And the waveguide on that bear cub, though still very immature, is without a doubt—the waveguide that you and I are very familiar with, belonging to the Moon Bear."

"It is the former Heyue Bear."

As soon as the Queen of the Crowns finished speaking, Luo Mu's gaze towards the group of bear cubs changed instantly.

Is this even possible?
In the future, it will evolve into Moon Bear, then travel across the ocean to Kitakami Township, where its form will undergo a unique change, and then it will be captured and brought back to the farm by its own Moon Bear.

In this distant past, I actually saw it as a young bear cub.

If everything he had experienced before wasn't enough to move Luo Mu...

At that moment, he deeply realized just how terrifying the power of "time" truly is.

Bictini and Shemi also received the telepathic message from the Crane Crown King. They looked at each other, and then an unprecedented curiosity ignited within them.

Even Talebagos peeked his little head out of the bag.

"Mimi is going to tease it properly, and when we get back, I'll tell that big, clumsy bear that Mimi hugged you when you were little!"

Shaymi, shouting about his wicked plan, made a move to struggle out of Luo Mu's arms so he could run off on his short legs.

Victini, who was also preparing for takeoff, had no such wicked thoughts; she was simply curious.

However, before they could even move, Luo Mu's large hand suppressed them under the Five Finger Mountain.

King Lace Crown asked in confusion, "Aren't we going to take a look?"

"forget it."

Luo Mu shook his head, and while dealing with Xi Pu who had suddenly stopped, he caught up with her again, no longer looking at the "little moon bear" mingling with the group of bear cubs.

Although I have said that all their actions in this era will be considered part of history.

However, Luo Mu felt that it was better to be cautious when it came to matters concerning farm Pokémon.

Because it is considered part of history, if something unexpected happens during contact with the little moon bear, causing a butterfly effect, then...

This might have other consequences, causing the little Moon Bear to never leave the Emerald Land in the future, and to never change its racial appearance to adapt to a new environment.

Although he shared a similar idea with Shemi, wanting to go and hug the bear cub, and then, after returning to the modern world and the farm, he would tease Moon Bear, saying, "I even hugged you when you were little."

—But I guess I'll just forget about it.

If the peat plateau is the territory where the Moon Bear clan has lived for generations.

Then.

Xi Pu led Luo Mu to a mountain path named "Bear's Arena".

That is the core area of ​​the royal field that she is in charge of.

Compared to the peat plateau, which is mostly populated by bear cubs and circus bears.

This area, filled with towering rocks, is inhabited entirely by robust, round bears, or powerful, evolved forms of moon bears.

"As the name suggests, this is where they compete and test their skills."

"The battles between Circle Bears and Circle Bears, and Moon Bears and Moon Bears, are quite epic!"

Grandma Xipu stood with her hands on her hips, her face full of pride.

As if to confirm Xi Pu's words.

A dull, loud bang suddenly rang out.

Looking towards the direction of Luo Mu and the Brilliant Crown Dynasty, they saw two large, robust circle bears suddenly collide.

Their thick arms wrestled against each other, their muscles bulging, emitting deep roars. The pure force of their collision stirred up waves of air, and the ground beneath their feet trembled slightly.

Every claw swing and every headbutt is filled with a wild, powerful energy that makes viewers' blood boil.

Not far away, the battle between two evolved forms of Moon Bear was even more astonishing.

They not only rely on their massive bodies and strength to charge, but also emanate an earthy yellow light belonging to the ground-based energy.

A Moon Bear suddenly stood upright, its front paws stomping heavily on the ground. Ground-based energy erupted instantly, causing a large area of ​​the ground to ripple violently, like a small wave of earth.

That's a ground-type move called "Stomp".

The other Moon Bear was equally determined, gathering intense white light in its mouth and unleashing a scorching beam of energy—

"Destroy the light!"
The thick beam of light struck the earthen wave, unleashing a deafening roar, sending rocks flying and dust billowing everywhere.

After the fight ended, the two Moon Bears raised their enormous paws without hesitation and collided with each other, standing upright.

The entire mountain path echoed with their heavy footsteps, furious roars, and the explosive sounds of colliding energy, creating a passionate and rugged atmosphere.

"How about it? Pretty impressive, right?" Yu Pu smiled as she looked at the vibrant scene before her, her tone filled with pride for the Pokémon species she had taken care of.

Luo Mu nodded, sincerely praising, "It is indeed full of power."

Even if their strength is not as great as that of the Green-headed Goblin, their primitive and wild fighting style has a unique and awe-inspiring charm compared to modern Pokémon battles.

The Crowned King remained quite calm, as this was probably not a particularly unusual sight for it.

Just as Luo Mu stopped to watch the struggle between the Moon Bears.

Deeper into the mountain path, a series of exceptionally heavy footsteps suddenly echoed, as if they could resonate with the earth itself.

As if receiving a signal, the Circle Bears and Moon Bears, who were originally engaged in a fierce battle, stopped their movements in unison and stepped aside to make way for each other.

As the dust settled, an enormous figure, beyond imagination, slowly emerged from the shadow of the boulder.

Its size was far more robust and powerful than any other Moon Bear in the arena. Its thick fur was like armor covering the earth, and every step it took carried an undeniable weight and majesty.

Its eyes were sharp and steady, and the aura it exuded was as solid as a mountain. Just by standing there, it naturally became the focus of the entire scene, as if it were the undisputed ruler of this royal field.

Grandma Yupu's smile deepened. She pointed to the giant Ursaring and, with the pride of introducing her most outstanding child, said to Luo Mu, "That is the most powerful of all the Ursaring Pokémon in this arena, their undisputed leader—"

"A direct descendant of one of the ten Pokémon blessed by the Sinnoh Grand Master, Ursaring—'Crocodile'."

"The king of the terraced land?"

Luo Mu pondered the name carefully, then looked at the "Terrace King," whose size was comparable to that of the leader, the Moon Bear.

He remembered that this "King of the Plateau" did not appear in the game, and was never mentioned.

The Moon Bear, which appears frequently, is merely a mount summoned by the Divine Flute, just like the Big Bear and Little Bear.

However, since it is called the "King of the Plateau", it must be the same as the "King of the Forest", "Queen of the Mountain Path", "King of the Island", "King of the Cave" and "King of the Snowfield" in the game.

—Bearing the power of Arceus, the supreme being of this world and the creator god.

While Luo Mu and the Crowned King were observing the Land King at the observation platform, Xi Pu spoke up again.

"Let's go and take a closer look."

"Huh? Can I get closer?" Luo Mu asked, puzzled.

"It's alright, I've taken care of that child since he was a baby, there won't be any problems."

Grandma Xipu waved her hand confidently and took the lead in walking towards the massive plateau king.

Her steps were light and familiar, as if she were simply walking into her own backyard.

Luo Mu hesitated for a moment, but still followed.

The Queen of the Lace Crown floated beside him, her expression still calm, seemingly having no doubt about Yu Pu's words.

When the surrounding circle bears and moon bears saw Xi Pu approaching, they did not show any hostility. Instead, they lowered their heads and made way for her with low, respectful whimpers.

It can be seen that their gazes toward the sedge are full of trust and affection.

As the distance closed, the imposing presence of the Terrace King, with its mountain-like form, grew increasingly intense.

It lowered its head, its sharp bear eyes looking at Xi Pu and Luo Mu as they approached.

However, the usual vigilance or deterrence did not materialize.

When the Terrace King's gaze fell upon Xi Pu, its majestic eyes softened instantly. It even lowered its head slightly, bringing its massive head closer to Granny Xi Pu, and letting out a low, almost docile purr that was completely out of character for its enormous body.

Grandma Xipu's face lit up with a smile. Without any fear, she reached out and gently patted the rough nose and cheeks of the Terrace King, stroking the cloud-covered moon pattern on its forehead with practiced and affectionate movements.

"See? I told you so, didn't I? This child may look fierce, but he's actually very sensible." Xi Pu turned to Luo Mu and smiled, her tone full of affection, as if she were praising her most prized child. "He was much cuter when he was little. He followed me around all day asking for honey. In the blink of an eye, he's grown up so much and has become everyone's 'king'."

Xi Pu's tone was tinged with a hint of wistfulness.

It's like suddenly realizing that your child has transformed from a babbling toddler into someone who can stand on their own.

The Terrace King seemed to understand Xi Pu's words, and somewhat embarrassedly rubbed its nose against Xi Pu's palm. Its cautious appearance was a stark contrast to its domineering demeanor just now, making it stand out.

This scene was deeply imprinted in the eyes of Luo Mu and the Queen of the Crown.

They clearly felt the deep and strong bond between the evening and the plateau king, which had been cultivated over many years.

This isn't simply a matter of raising and being raised; it's a bond of trust and affection akin to that of family. Perhaps the other royal farms are similar.

"It seems you've really taken good care of it," Luo Mu said sincerely, deeply impressed.

Things that are not shown in the game are displayed in this real world like an unfolded scroll.

Luo Mu finally understood why most of the field managers in the game were particularly concerned about the king's berserk state in the field they were responsible for taking care of.

Hearing Luo Mu's words, Xi Pu smiled, then rubbed the Plateau King's chin before saying to him, "Why don't you say hello to him too? Don't let its size fool you, it's actually quite gentle—of course, only towards its own kind."

Encouraged by Xi Pu's gaze, Luo Mu did not hesitate and slowly stepped forward, standing in front of the Terrace King.

The king of the terraced land turned his gaze to him, his eyes scrutinizing but not malicious, filled with curiosity.

Luo Mu imitated Xi Pu and tried to reach out his hand.

The king of the terraced land lowered his head slightly and gently touched his palm with the tip of his cool nose, as if to accept the greeting.

After having met the King of the Terrace, Luo Mu stayed in the bear's arena for a while longer.

Seeing that there were no noteworthy changes, he told Xi Pu that he wanted to prepare to go to Lizhi Lake.

He originally came here to see if there was anything unusual about the "King" here.

But since it's like in a game, and we're not affected by the "time rift," there's naturally no need to stay here any longer.

Although Xi Pu was surprised that Luo Mu had only met the Terrace King once and had no intention of doing anything, not even mentioning that he wanted to capture a Moon Bear, he left.

But she didn't say anything. After greeting the Terrace King, she called over the two Moon Bear brothers, Big Bear and Little Bear, and headed towards Lizhi Lake.

The journey was smooth and easy. After changing to a different Pokémon, they found themselves back on the island in the center of Lake Risshiden.

Standing before the shrine dedicated to Akhnom.

Before the offerings could be placed, they began to pray.

Suddenly, the statue of Arknom, which did not resemble Arknom in the shrine, shone brightly.

"The god of will has manifested!!"

Xi Pu's pupils contracted, and she shouted excitedly.

But Luo Mu was no longer in the mood to pay attention to her.

Because, in front of him.

The space above the shrine seemed to overlap with another dimension. After a brief distortion, a petite blue figure quietly appeared in this world.

That is without a doubt—Akron, the god of will!

Arknom floated in mid-air, its entire body a deep blue, shaped like an elf, with a ruby ​​on its forehead shimmering with profound light, as if it had gathered all the unwavering will in the world.

It didn't look at Xi Pu, who was so excited she almost prostrated herself; instead, its eyes, which seemed to see into the soul, were fixed directly on Luo Mu.

A vast yet gentle spiritual force swept over Luo Mu like a gentle tide, as if it were probing something.

The Crowned King watched quietly from the sidelines without making any move; it could sense that Arknom meant no harm.

Arknom did not notice the Lady Crown King, who had deliberately concealed her presence and disguised herself as quite ordinary.

Its mental energy swept over Luo Mu several times, but it found nothing special about this human who had passed its test.

They are no different from the ordinary people who live on this land.

but.

Since the other party has indeed passed the test, then they are most likely the one who can shoulder the "mission".

Many thoughts flashed through Arknom's mind.

But it didn't forget its main task.

After a moment of silence.

Arknom's ethereal and clear voice resounded directly in Luo Mu's mind.

“I have witnessed your footsteps.”

"Use perseverance as a fire to ignite the flickering candle in the heart of the coward, and forge the core of their courage to face adversity."

"That final burst of light of will—shone brightly."

Its voice carried a subtle ripple of approval.

"You have perfectly fulfilled the test of your will."

"At this moment, in accordance with the ancient covenant, I will fulfill my promise—"

"I bestow upon you a part of my heart that can connect the world."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ruby ​​on Arknom's forehead suddenly burst forth with dazzling golden light!
A golden beam of light, condensed to the point of being tangible, shot out, but instead of heading straight for Luo Mu, it suddenly stopped in mid-air in front of him, its light rapidly receding and condensing.

Finally, all the light was absorbed into one object.

It was a fang-shaped object, about the length of a palm, with a deep blue color throughout, as if it were carved from the purest sapphire.

It floats silently in the air, its surface shimmering with a restrained luster, exuding a unique aura that calms the mind and strengthens the will.

"This is the 'Fang of Azelf,'" Azelf's voice rang out again. "It carries the sharp edge of will, capable of piercing through hesitation and fog, and is also one of the beacons connecting the world."

"The journey ahead still requires unwavering determination to forge ahead."

The blue fang drifted down slowly, finally landing lightly in Luo Mu's unconsciously outstretched palm.

It felt icy to the touch, yet strangely, a comforting warmth flowed through it, as if it resonated with his own will.

As the light faded, Arknom's figure began to become transparent, like ink merging into clear water, about to return to that overlapping alternate dimension.

"God of Will!" Only now did Xi Pu dare to shout out excitedly, her eyes filled with awe and glory.

Arknom glanced at her, perhaps acknowledging Yuuka's respect for him, and sent a gentle spiritual message: "My trial is over. Thank you for your hard work."

After speaking, its figure completely disappeared, the distorted space returned to calm, and the strange phenomenon on the shrine also completely faded away.

At the same time, a strange wave rippled out from where Arknom had disappeared.

It spread almost throughout the entire Xicui land before gradually dissipating.

The breeze on the island in the middle of the lake remained unchanged, as if nothing had happened. Luo Mu and Xi Pu, who were there, were completely unaware of the fluctuation.

Only the heavy "Arknom's Fang" in Luo Mu's palm, emitting a faint blue light, silently testified that everything that had just happened was not an illusion, and that he had successfully passed the test of will.

But compared to the wondrous "Arknom's Fang" in his hand, Luo Mu looked at the Lady Crown King with a hint of hesitation.

His eyes seemed to be asking—

Why do your legendary Pokémon always put on this kind of attitude when it comes to serious matters?

The Crowned King was speechless.

Because it used to love making such ridiculous statements, using self-references like "I" or "you" without thinking.

After a moment of silence, the Crowned Queen replied in a ethereal voice, "When you're out in the world, you give yourself your identity."

"彳庍口巴."

Luo Mu didn't press the matter further, and after teasing the Queen of the Lace, the matter was considered closed.

Just as he carefully put away the "Fang of Azelum," the artifact used to create the "Red Chains," and nodded to Granny Yuuka, indicating that they were preparing to return—

Boom! ! !
A deep, muffled thunderclap, seemingly from beyond the heavens, exploded without warning!

On the distant horizon, atop the majestic, verdant peak that pierces the clouds—Tianguan Mountain.

The "space-time rift," which resembled a scar on the world, suddenly lit up!
Countless violent blue-white electric snakes surged and converged within it, eventually forming a massive, incredibly thick bolt of lightning with blindingly bright light!

The lightning bolt seemed to tear the sky apart, carrying a terrifying, world-destroying force, like an angry spear thrown down by a god, bursting forth suddenly from the center of the crack.

Its immense power caused the entire surface of Lizhi Lake to tremble and ripple violently.

"how come!?"

Grandma Xipu was so startled by this sudden accident that she screamed and instinctively took half a step back, her face drained of color.

However, this incredibly powerful lightning bolt did not strike Tianguan Mountain itself.

It twisted strangely in mid-air, as if controlled by an invisible giant hand, traversing an unimaginable distance.

Ultimately, it precisely struck the approximate location of the "Bear's Arena" on the Red Lotus Wetland, some distance from Lake Lizhi!

boom! ! !
Even from a great distance, a deep, booming sound, like the beating of a giant drum, could be clearly heard.

However, the anticipated scene of mountains collapsing, the earth splitting, and flames soaring into the sky did not occur.

The terrifying lightning bolt, upon striking the ground, seemed to have its destructive energy forcibly restrained and transformed by some rule, thus preventing large-scale physical damage.

After a brief delay, the blue-white lightning disappeared completely.

But at the same time.

Instead, there was a dazzling golden light that almost illuminated the twilight sky!

Just seconds after that dazzling golden light shot into the sky from the direction of the bear's arena in the distance.

A heart-wrenching roar, filled with endless pain and rage, crashed through the vast distance like a tangible sound wave, striking Luo Mu and Xi Pu's eardrums with tremendous force!
“Roar, ahh ...

That was no longer the deep, majestic growl of the Terrace King that Xi Pu was familiar with.

The roar was violent and furious, filled with unspeakable savagery and chaos.

Amidst the roar, one could vaguely discern a trace of struggle and resentment, but that sliver of clarity was instantly swallowed up by an even more turbulent fury.

—The land king has run into trouble!

(End of this chapter)