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Chapter 174 The Power of Talebages, Tirey and the Dream Demon's Time Travel! (4k)

Xia Chi never expected that the first effect discovered from this crystal containing the Talebaghs "sleep capsule" would be to "charge" the Talebaghs crystal beads.

It's a bit strange, but anyway, it's good news.

At present, when crystallization is not yet widespread.

Not to mention other regions outside of Padia, once you leave Zone Zero, the Crystal Bead will be useless after just one use.

They don't even know where to replenish their energy.

But after having Talebagos, Mom no longer has to worry about my Taijingzhu running out of power!
Think outside the box, especially in 3v3 or even 6v6 matches.

You can even crystallize one Pokémon, then immediately use your turtle to "recharge" before crystallizing the next Pokémon?
Uh... that seems a bit illegal.

It is highly likely that an opponent will file a complaint after a match, and then the league will urgently change the rules of the game.

However, there are no restrictions at all in field battles.

Forbidden Technique: Infinite Crystallization, activated!

However, simply using it as a power bank to charge the Crystal Pearl certainly won't be enough to fully exploit the Sleeping Turtle's remaining value.

Xia Chi decided to think of another approach.

Even if you're not awake, you still have to work for me!
Xia Chi tentatively asked in his mind, "Brother Tongzi, by the way, can Talebagos be considered part of our elven bond?"

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Xia Chi's words silenced Tongzi, and it took him a while to reply.

Call it and see if it agrees to be your spirit.

Xia Chi: "."

I figured if I found it, it was mine.
However, it's already quite unethical to take it from someone's home while they're sleeping.

There's really no reason to forcefully declare ownership again.

Xia Chi heeded the advice and gave up the idea.

But I still really want to take advantage of Talebagas, the source of crystals.
After thinking for a while, Xia Chi suddenly had an idea.

Since the spirits dwelling near the sleeping place of Talebagos in the Great Void of Zero were affected by its energy, their terrestrial crystal attribute was transformed into [star crystal].

So, is it possible to use the same method to change the [Star Crystal] attribute of your own Pokémon, such as Tire Meow, to [Star Crystal] as well?
It's still the same assumption as before.

If the cat's [Transformation] ability can still be used normally in the crystallized state, then Star Crystal Tire Cat is the strongest crystallizer!
Although the game's settings are not allowed, after crossing over to this Pokémon world, Xia Chi discovered many settings that were different from those in the game.

"The ability to transform into star crystals at will" is certainly worth a try.

If successful, then Tire Cat's strength will be greatly enhanced!

Even if it fails, changing Tire Cat's Crystal attribute to [Star Crystal] won't do any harm—

Because if the true lock [can be changed freely], Xia Chi will probably never use the crystallized cat again in his life.

Pure side effects!
With that in mind, Xia Chi decided to leave the "turtle crystal" with Tire Meow.

Pulling herself back to reality, Xia Chi looked at the cat and said solemnly, "Tire Meow, this is extremely important. Please keep it safe for me, okay?"

Seeing Xia Chi's serious expression, Tire Miao was slightly taken aback, then nodded vigorously and said, "Miao Tire!"

Even if something happens to me, this stone will be fine!
Tire Cat stretched out her paw to take the crystal Xia Chi handed her; the slightly cool touch made her pink paw pads tremble.

There seems to be an indescribable energy within it, seeping out from the surface of the crystal and resonating with itself.

But when Tire Cat tried to perceive it more closely, she found that it seemed to be her imagination.

really weird.
Although Tire Miao found it a bit suspicious, Xia Chi had told her to keep it safe, so she was sure Xia Chi wouldn't harm her.

So it placed the crystal inside the soft fur on its chest, and then used grass-type energy to meticulously weave a container that resembled a closed pocket to secure it.

Thus, without Talebagos's own awareness, he found himself in a new home in his sleep.

That night.

The room was quiet.

Tire and Misdream haven't gone out to play as usual; in fact, they haven't for many days.

Located at the very bottom of Zone Zero, surrounded by nothing but shimmering flowers, what is there to do?

On the cramped single bed, Tire Miao curled up and slept against Xia Chi's side, as usual.

The hexagonal crystal hidden in the chest area, woven and concealed by its energy, suddenly emitted a soft and beautiful light.

The night owl, Mengyao, who was still awake, curiously approached.

The moment my body came into contact with the light, my mind suddenly went blank.

It then lost consciousness and fell onto Tire Cat.

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Tire Cat had a very strange, yet incredibly real dream.

It arrived in a primitive world filled with a wild and untamed atmosphere.

Towering trees are everywhere, and the air is hot and humid.

The incredibly realistic surroundings made Tire Meow wonder if she was really just dreaming or had entered another world.

Tire Cat was a little flustered. If it really was another world, wouldn't that mean she would never see Xia Chi again?

No, this must not happen!
Just as Tire Cat was about to go out to explore, a dark blue figure suddenly appeared beside her.

"Miyo!"

【Tirey Meow, you're here too!】

Tire Cat was startled and turned around to see that it was a Dream Demon.

Wait, no, it's a dream demon?!
Tire Cat immediately sensed that something was wrong.

The dream demon has also come over. Could it be that this is not my dream, but really another world?
Upon realizing this, Tire Cat was struck dumb.

I don't want to think that I can never go back to Xia Chi's side!
The Dream Demon, whose mind wasn't quite as sharp, hadn't yet realized this.

When it saw Tire Cat, it seemed very happy and twirled around in the air.

"Miyo!"

The best duos are always together!

Tire Meow stared at the Dream Demon in utter shock, "Nyati!"

Do you even have a brain?

Don't you want to think about why we were sleeping in our room one second and ended up in this awful place the next?

Under Tire's serious reminder, Dream Demon immediately stopped giggling.

It was also aware of this serious problem—

After finally finding a good trainer and coming out of the deep mountains and forests to live a good life with food and lodging provided, why do we have to survive in the wilderness again?
Xia Chi, I'm going to leave you!

Tears welled up in the Dream Demon's big, bright yellow eyes, and Tire Cat glared at it with exasperation.

"Ti-meow!"

Cry? What's the use of crying!

Why aren't you hurrying to find your way back?

Because they joined the team earliest and go out together every night, Xia Chi now has the best relationship with these two among the five Pokémon in the team.

With Xia Chi gone, Tire Cat is the pillar of support.

The dream demon wiped away her tears and nodded vigorously.

"Miyo!"

Just as Misdreavus was about to emerge from the bushes, which were taller than the original World Tree fruit tree, it was stopped by Tiree.

"Nya!"

Are you an idiot?!

The dream demon lowered its head and said weakly, "Mimi."

Why are you scolding me again?

Tire Cat reminded her, "Meow Tire!"

Let's use a move on them first!

The dream demon suddenly realized: "Miyo!"

"I know, that way the other elves will think we're not on the same side!" Tire Meow sighed helplessly.

Forget it, I'll never curse Dream Demon again.

The stupidest thing in the world is to get angry with an idiot.

Tire Cat explained directly, "Meow Tire—"

We don't know what's going on outside yet, let's max out our enhancements first!

The dream demon's eyes widened in disbelief: "Miyo!"

[Wow, there's even such a way! Tire Meow, you're so clever!]

Tire Meow: "."

Being praised by Xia Chi and being praised by an idiot are definitely two completely different feelings.
After exchanging harmless attacks, the two Pokémon began to accumulate various buffs once they entered battle.

[Grass Attribute] Bond, [Lord of the Underworld] Bond, [Titan's Resolve]
Next, Tirion used [Shift Gear] repeatedly, and Misdreavus used [Meditation] repeatedly.

Two minutes later, Tirey and Misdreavus, having maxed out all their status effects, slowly emerged from their hiding place.

Then, it was as if they had opened the door to a new world.

The dense jungle stretched out to the horizon, seemingly without end.

As they continued their exploration, what shocked Tire and Dream Demon the most was...

Undoubtedly, these are many elves that I have never seen in reality, yet seem somewhat familiar.

An elf who looks very much like Jigglypuff, but with a tuft of curly hair.

It resembles a mushroom in appearance, but also has some dinosaur-like features.

There is another type of Pokémon that is very similar to Misdreavus, but much larger and has two pairs of long body hair that resemble wings.

These strange elves have all sorts of bizarre appearances.

Without exception, they were all much larger than ordinary elves and were extremely cruel and warlike.

Upon seeing Tire and Dream Demon, they charged at them as if they had been given rage powder.

Compared to the ordinary Pokémon encountered outside, these Pokémon are exceptionally powerful.

Almost every one of them has a strength close to that of the Pokémon from the Strange Tree.

Fortunately, Tirion and Misdreavus had completed all their enhancements ahead of time, and with their tacit cooperation, they managed to defeat a Pokémon that looked like a shrewd mushroom.

But their good fortune didn't last long, as a "giant Misdreavus" soon set its sights on Tirey and Misdreavus.

This elf is even more outrageous!

Extremely fast speed and extremely high output!
Tire and Dream Demon couldn't win a fight, and they couldn't escape either.

In utter despair, they fell beneath a shadow orb from the "Giant Dream Demon".

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"And then you woke up?"

Xia Chi asked this question after listening to Rotom's account.

Tire and Dream Demon shook their heads repeatedly.

"Nya!"

"Miyo!"

Rotom translated, "After we died, we came to a place where there was nothing, and there we saw a dark blue, sleeping turtle named Rotom!"

Xia Chi revealed an expression that said, "I knew it."

He continued, "And then?"

Dream Fairy answered first: "Mischievous Fairy!"

"I wanted to punch it, but I couldn't hit Loto!"

Xia Chi frowned.

My Dream Demon has really made something of itself; it even dared to beat up a Level 1 God!

"Hmm, anything else?"

Xia Chi asked the last question.

Tire Meow shook her head: "Meow Tire."

Dream Fairy exclaimed with longing, "Mimi Fairy!"

Rotom translated, "Tiremy said no, and then we woke up, Rotom!"

"The Dreamweaver said that giant Dreamweaver, Loto, is really powerful!"

Xia Chi: "."

As expected of you, Dream Demon, your focus is truly unique.

As Xia Chi sorted through the information on Tire Meow and Dream Fairy, he fell into deep thought.

He certainly believed that this "dream" was not made up.

Because the scenes and spirits it describes correspond perfectly to the ancient, paradoxical Pokémon in the Book of Zhu.

Roaring Tail, Ferocious Mushroom, Winged Hair, Gulerton
The sleeping turtle Pokémon that appears at the end of the dream is actually Tarebagos.

So, under the power of Talebagos, Tire's dream is connected to the space-time of the ancient paradoxical species?

It sounds a bit eerie, but it's not impossible.

Xia Chi suddenly remembered what Hai Zhe had recorded in "The Book of Zhu".

He suddenly disappeared when he reached the bottom of the expedition, and was found unconscious by the expedition team.

While he could not remember anything afterward, Hezer kept a large number of notes, as well as many sketches of strange spirits that later generations regarded as ghost stories, namely those paradoxical creatures.

There are also records about the "Disc Pokémon" Talebagh.

Thinking about Tire Miao's dream last night, Xia Chi has a bold guess.

Could it be that what Hezer saw and recorded was not the paradoxical species that actually existed in the Padia pit?

It was in a dream he had after he fell into a coma, in a space-time connection with Taleborg's consciousness.

Or is it that Talebagos was the cause of his coma?

Although there are still some things that can't be explained, such as why Heizhe lost his memory.

But at least it explains the most crucial contradiction—why no trace of the Paradoxical Species was found when later generations explored the Padia Pit.

There is no doubt that Talebagos possesses the ability to travel through time.

In the game's storyline, it briefly teleports the doctor from the past, or rather another timeline, near the Crystal Pool to interact with the protagonist.

(The encounter with the past Doctor at the end of the first playthrough)
Now it seems that what was transmitted was not the doctor himself, but his consciousness?

Just like Tirey and Misdream—

When Xia Chi woke up, he saw the two of them lying beside him, fast asleep.

Therefore, it can also be confirmed that whether it was the Heizer from back then, the Doctor in the game, or the current Tirey and Dream Fairy.

What travels to the past or future is consciousness carried by dreams, not the physical body itself.

Otherwise, Xia Chi would find it hard to imagine how Hai Zhe could survive among a group of vicious and cruel paradoxical Pokémon.
However, there is one point that remains unclear.

That was Heizhe's notebook, which contained sketches of paradoxes, after he returned.

The Doctor also took the book "The Treasure of Zero" from the protagonist as a souvenir.

If it's a dream, how can a physical object that exists travel through time and space with consciousness?
Xia Chi didn't understand, but he came up with a way to verify it.

"Brother Tong, check the battle log."

If matter can travel through time and space following consciousness, then the battle between Tiree and Dream Demon in the ancient world last night will leave a trace on the system!

Xia Chi gazed slightly at the virtual screen in mid-air.

But then I saw last night's battle log, which was prominently listed!

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[Your Pokémon Tireia (lv.28) and Misdreavus (lv.30) defeated Mushroom (lv.54), gaining 42.8 Fear Points!]

(End of this chapter)