Pokémon's Lord of Fear

"Director Teng Shu, what are your thoughts on your new film, 'The Last Thought,' breaking 5 billion yuan at the opening box office?" Looking at the reporter, Teng Shu's eyes were very calm. "The Last Thought" was Teng Shu's final film, his retirement work. However, Teng Shu underestimated the power of his master-level skills. With the film's boost, viewers kept refreshing it, and the ratings were unusually high, even currently at 10 out of 10. This was incredible, as these days film and television works are always in a state of "a thousand readers, a thousand Hamlets." This saying is very true; it's impossible to please everyone these days. Even with money, which countless people love, some wealthy people will say, "Being rich is painful; being poor is my happiest time." Well, if you actually put them in a situation where they're poor, they won't be happy anymore.

So initially, Teng Shu didn't expect any changes. After all, these things weren't unique to him; he just wanted to write something. But when his movie was actually released, the theaters were always packed, which left Teng Shu somewhat amused and exasperated. He hadn't expected this to happen. However, he was quite happy about it, because it meant that these things had brought him some ideas and changes. Thinking about this, Teng Shu's eyes lit up with thought. He looked at the things in front of him with a thoughtful expression. He had some ideas about the specifics of these things. Teng Shu felt that the main reason why the audience kept watching the movie wasn't because of Teng Shu himself, but because of the Grandmaster-level skill, which made the audience completely engrossed.

However, Teng Shu laughed and told the audience to take it easy and not think too much about it. He even joked with the reporter, saying that it's possible we're living in a novel, with observers from higher dimensions watching our lives and everything we do. The reporter looked amazed, but Teng Shu didn't care. Whether the praise was genuine or not was meaningless to him. He had already announced that after this movie was finished, it would be his retirement. Since arriving in the Pokémon world, Teng Shu had done a lot, even giving various Pokémon a new lease on life. He even sent a notorious gangster like Mr. Giovanni to prison. Teng Shu felt his life was quite perfect. Thinking about this, a smile appeared in Teng Shu's eyes. He had some thoughts about his current life, but he also wanted to rest as soon as possible to enjoy his new life. However, he still needed to deal with these reporters first.

After much deliberation, Teng Shu realized this was perfectly normal. With so many master-level skills, as long as it wasn't a pig directing the movie, there wouldn't be much of a problem. Teng Shu believed that no one else could possibly, and wouldn't, think of what he was doing. Having considered this, Teng Shu decided to hold a press conference to discuss the matter. This decision garnered a lot of approval, and people began to have some novel ideas. Thinking about this, Teng Shu's eyes also showed curiosity. He knew how to address people's curiosity, so he held a press conference and gave a unified explanation of the film. Meanwhile, the box office continued to rise.

People were watching the movie, after all, Teng Shu's film was very interesting. Many people were curious about why Teng Shu had such a reversal, and the viewpoints he put forward did attract a lot of attention. Many people were curious about why Teng Shu had such ideas, so Teng Shu simply explained his current situation and what he was doing. This gained the approval of many people. However, some people tried to gain attention by attacking Teng Shu, but since Teng Shu had retired and would not be making any more movies, all these attacks were meaningless. Moreover, even though Teng Shu was no longer a director, he had another identity, one that these people could not afford to offend. So, after thinking about the size of Devon Corporation, these people all backed down. They didn't want to provoke Teng Shu, because if they angered him, they would all be in deep trouble.

Teng Shu wasn't too concerned. He didn't have the energy to focus on such things. He had plans to go out with friends and also needed to deal with his ghost employees. After all, his ghost employees were all busy with their own tasks. Ms. Tomie was always occupied with her own things and occasionally had to satisfy the strange desires of these tourists, which aroused curiosity and attention from many people. Teng Shu needed to handle these matters, as well as Freddy's situation. However, when Freddy was mentioned, Teng Shu's expression became somewhat strange. He knew that Freddy's world was a special one, and it was because he knew this that he had given Freddy some pointers. What era are we living in? Still thinking about how to kill these people every day? Such behavior is outdated. Times have changed!
After hearing Teng Shu's words, Freddy took his advice to heart and has now forged his own path. Teng Shu has been keeping an eye on him. In short, Freddy has created an orthodox cult in that world rife with supernatural beings and evil gods, and it's even affiliated with... Teng Shu coughed. These days, the censorship is incredibly powerful. Teng Shu doesn't expect anything to happen just before retirement. Anyway, Freddy is currently enjoying immense success. To maintain a respectable appearance for his followers, he even changed his face, giving himself a face that looks incredibly sacred—it's quite absurd. However, this has made Freddy's missionary work smoother, and it gives people beautiful dreams. The things they experience in those dreams have indeed brought a sense of salvation to some people in that world. So, Freddy is living a very comfortable life, always smiling, and his ghost has become much more upright, living a respectable life.

In the shadows of Elm Street, Freddy Krueger was a nightmare for countless children. His jagged claws, burning face, and eerie laughter made every night a time of fear for them. However, as time went by, the population of Elm Street gradually decreased, and Freddy found that his "hunting ground" was shrinking. The once bustling street became deserted, and the screams of children became increasingly rare. For the first time, this king of nightmares felt an unprecedented sense of bewilderment.

Freddy Krueger was once a legend on Elm Street, his presence instilling fear in every child. He would sneak into their dreams at night, cruelly taking them away one by one. However, as the population of Elm Street dwindled, Freddy's "prey" dwindled as well. Standing at the end of Elm Street, gazing at the empty street, a strange sense of loss welled up within him. "Has my era ended?" Freddy muttered to himself, his claws slicing through the air, but without the excitement of the past. He realized that if things continued this way, he would eventually become a forgotten figure. Just as Freddy was lost in despair, a chance encounter revealed a new possibility. One night, as usual, he sneaked into a child's dream, preparing to create fear as before. However, when he saw the child's terrified eyes, a pang of pity stirred within him.

"Perhaps... I can try something else?" Freddy thought. He tried changing his image, no longer appearing with a terrifying face, but instead showing a gentle smile. The child was stunned, and then actually smiled. Freddy was surprised to find that when he stopped creating nightmares and instead gave the child beautiful dreams, the fear in the child's eyes disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented joy. Moreover, since learning from Tengshu for a while, he had some new ideas. At this moment, Freddy seemed to have found a new direction. From that day on, Freddy decided to stop being the creator of nightmares and become the messenger of beautiful dreams. He began to learn how to create beautiful dreams and how to make children feel happy and warm in their dreams. He no longer used his serrated claws to frighten them, but instead used gentle hands to stroke their hair and take them on a journey through a dream world.

At first, Freddy was a little unaccustomed to it. After all, creating nightmares was easy for him, but creating beautiful dreams required more patience and creativity. But he didn't give up. Instead, he kept trying and improving. Gradually, he found himself becoming more and more good at this new "job." The children began to look forward to the night because they knew that Freddy would bring them wonderful dreams. In their dreams, they would fly, go on adventures, or reunite with their families. Looking at the smiles on the children's faces, Freddy felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction. As time went by, Freddy's beautiful dreams gradually spread throughout Elm Street. People were no longer afraid of him. Instead, they began to be grateful to him. Parents found that since Freddy stopped creating nightmares, their children's sleep quality had greatly improved, and their mental state had become healthier.

“Freddy is no longer that terrible nightmare creator,” one mother exclaimed. “He is now a guardian of children.” People began to invite Freddy into their dreams, hoping he could bring them wonderful experiences. Freddy gladly accepted. He found himself no longer a lonely being, but rather accepted and loved by people. After becoming a dream messenger, Freddy’s life underwent a dramatic change. He was no longer the monster surrounded by fear and loneliness, but a hero recognized by people. Every day he could see the smiles of children in his dreams and hear their joyful laughter. This feeling was far more intense than the pleasure brought by any nightmare.

"It turns out, giving happiness is more beautiful than creating fear," Freddy thought. He felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. However, the road to transformation was not smooth. Although most people had accepted Freddy's new identity, some still harbored doubts about him. They worried that Freddy would revert to being that terrible nightmare creator and remained wary of him. Freddy understood that to truly win people's trust, he had to prove himself through his actions. He worked even harder to create beautiful dreams and touched everyone with sincerity and kindness. Gradually, those doubts and fears dissipated. Now, Freddy was no longer the monster who only created nightmares; he had become a true messenger of beautiful dreams, using his power to bring joy and hope to people. He was no longer alone because he knew that he was needed by people. "Perhaps, this is the meaning of my existence," Freddy thought with a smile. He looked at the night sky over Elm Street, his heart filled with gratitude for the vine tree. After all, if it weren't for the vine tree, he wouldn't have gotten to where he was now. It was the vine tree's help that brought Freddy to where he was today.

So Freddy gave Fujiki a gift, something that used to be his. It was said that wearing it would grant him Freddy's own power, which was quite magical. Fujiki used it to film his final horror movie, making the ghosts in it so scary. After all, it was Freddy's prop, so it was incredibly frightening. Because of this, Freddy is doing very well now, and Fujiki doesn't need to worry about him too much. The only person Fujiki needs to worry about now is probably Tomie. Tomie and the pretty boy from the crossroads are both at the amusement park, and they're said to be doing quite well. It's just that those beings often want to come and visit, which makes Fujiki both amused and exasperated. But it's said that the other world seems to be collapsing, which led to the current situation.

"But I never expected that world over there would actually collapse." Teng Shu mused. He truly hadn't anticipated that Tomie and the others' world would crumble. Could worlds really collapse? Thinking about it, it was truly a strange thing. But oh well, he was retired anyway. (End of Chapter)