Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 129 Giant’s Cave
Inside the simple house.

The couple, with gray hair and wrinkled faces, looked at Raven with pleading expressions.

"My Lord Beastmaster, please save our village, save everyone here!"

Looking at this scene, Raven couldn't help but doubt the authenticity of the legend he knew.

After all, the future is thousands of years away, such a long time that even the ocean can turn into mulberry fields, and the truth of some things often becomes distorted in the process of being passed down by word of mouth.

But if Kyurem really is a man-eating dragon, why have the people of Kagome Town chosen to live here for thousands of years instead of moving their village elsewhere?

Moreover, the Unova League in the anime probably wouldn't just sit idly by and let the man-eating Kyurem devour the villagers forever.

Raven cannot make a judgment until the truth is investigated.

But facing the two elderly people before him, he remained silent for a moment before finally speaking:

"I will do my best, but I need to understand some things first."

"When did that monster start eating people?"

When was the last time it ate a person?

Has anyone witnessed it eating a person?

Raven asked.

The old woman tried to recall for a moment, then replied, "According to my elders, the monster only started eating people in its fifth year here."

"The last time it ate people was three months ago. That night, the monster came to the village... and then, a young man named Tiesheng was captured and eaten!"

"No one has seen what it looks like yet, because everyone in the village keeps their doors and windows tightly shut at night and stays indoors. But the monster can bewitch people and knock on doors. All we know is that when it appears, it will snow in the village and a cold wind will blow!"

Raven seemed to be deep in thought after hearing these words.

He was initially a little unsure, but upon hearing this, he immediately became certain that the "man-eating" monster was definitely not Kyurem!

Given Kyurem's personality, it wouldn't follow the rules so strictly, especially choosing to knock on the door at night to seduce the other party... If it were Kyurem who did it, this village would probably no longer exist by now.

"How often does it usually come here?" Raven asked again.

The old woman recalled for a moment, and then said, "It can be long or short. Sometimes it's only two or three months, and sometimes it can be a year! But if you don't open the door at night, the monster won't grab people and eat them."

"So, since a long time ago, the village has maintained the custom of avoiding going out at night!"

He is a "monster" with principles.

Having gathered most of the basic information, Raven nodded slightly and said:

"I understand. I will stay in the village for a while. If monsters appear, I will do my best to help you deal with them."

Upon hearing this, the couple was immediately filled with gratitude.

"Please, Beastmaster!"

The old woman arranged a simple bed for Raven, who didn't mind. After dinner, he rested there with his Pokémon.

The first night passed peacefully.

The next morning, Raven inquired about the location of the Giant's Cave, then packed enough food and water and left the village, embarking on his journey to find Kyurem.

When the villagers of Kagome learned that this Beastmaster was going to help them defeat the monster, they gathered at the village entrance to see him off.

The Giant's Cave is located in the mountains northeast of the village, not far from the village.

Raven moved forward while observing his surroundings.

It's mid-June now, summer is just around the corner, and the temperature is gradually getting hotter. The flowers, trees, and shrubs in Raven City are growing very lushly, and with the chirping of insects echoing through the forest, the feeling of summer is almost overwhelming.

However, the temperature in Kagome Village was still a bit chilly, and the closer you got to the Giant's Cave, the lower the temperature became.

Moreover, as Raven approached, the number of Ice-type Pokémon active around him gradually increased.

A large group of geometric snowflakes floated in mid-air, Delibirds flew across the sky, and several Sneasels were hiding warily in the shadows, silently observing these outsiders. The roar of the Pokémon Ursaring could be heard from the distant mountains.

"Hongla..."

A low growl came from behind them, and several cunning Weavile launched a sneak attack.

Fortunately, Raven had made preparations in advance, summoning Serperior from its Poké Ball before entering the wilderness.

Serperior was disgusted by Weavile's treacherous nature and immediately unleashed Leaf Storm.

The sharp leaves transformed into a terrifying storm that swept out and engulfed them in an instant.

Victini sat on Raven's shoulders, watching the scene with great interest.

"Nini?"

"Don't worry." Raven calmly looked at the Weavile creatures. There was no need for Victini to take action against opponents of this level.

Several Weavile sensed the danger and immediately abandoned their attack, choosing to flee.

Raven did not give chase, but patted the Serpent Lord's head in appreciation before continuing onward.

Before long, a brightly lit cave appeared among the mountains in front of them.

A chilling aura emanated from the dark cave, and one could vaguely sense an ancient and terrifying presence that sent shivers down one's spine.

Even Victini couldn't help but show a solemn expression when he sensed this aura.

"Nini..." it called out to warn Raven to be careful, for there was a powerful enemy in this cave!

“I know.” Raven took a deep breath. At this point, they had no way out.

Giant's Cave, a forbidden area of ​​Kagome Village, was formed by a meteorite that fell from the sky. The outer cave isolates the central crater from the outside world, and Kyurem dwells in the central crater deep within the cave.

Raven looked up at the sky, where a huge number of geometric snowflakes were floating.

It seems that the aura emanating from Kyurem has caused this area to develop a Pokémon ecosystem that defies the laws of nature.

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On the cliff opposite the Giant's Cave, three Pokémon of different sizes and with two horns looked solemnly at the human figure below, as well as the several Pokémon following the human.

On the far left is a Pokémon that looks like a bull, with a body as solid as a city wall and exuding power.

It stared at the scene in disbelief, its tone sounding somewhat agitated:
"That human is despicable! He actually imprisoned Pokémon in such a small place! I'll go and teach him a lesson!"

"Calm down, Terrakion." Another Pokémon, resembling a sheep with sea-blue fur, calmly and composedly gazed at the scene below.

"Cobalion, how can I stay calm?! Humans are all the same, have you forgotten how many Pokémon have lost their homeland because of human wars?!" Terrakion roared angrily.

"We did not come here for this purpose. The power of humans should not be underestimated. Before we officially engage in war with them, we should continue to train so that we can protect Pokémon and this land," Cobalion said calmly.

Delacion wanted to say something more, but in the end he just stomped his foot in frustration.

At this moment, the green Pokémon resembling an antelope slowly stepped forward, its eyes filled with wisdom, and echoed:
“Gopalon is right, but judging from that human’s appearance, he seems to be here for Kyurem, just like us.”

(End of this chapter)