Who needs a girlfriend when you have Pokémon?

Originally, Mega Evolution and Ultimate Power, as well as various other powers in this world, need to be combined and balanced to unleash their maximum power. Or perhaps, the original creator god created these powers in the hope that they would serve as a medium and connection, allowing different species to achieve mutual understanding.

What one person cannot do, let's add the power of our partners: humans and Pokémon, humans and humans, Pokémon and Pokémon, and... the whole world!

Having grasped this point, the rest was straightforward. Lowe raised his hand and aimed at Gardevoir…

"...Mega Evolution!!!"

At that moment, endless white light enveloped Gardevoir's body, instantly transforming into a layer of translucent crystal that covered her entire body.

At that moment, Loki felt Gardevoir's will and emotions being transmitted to him through an invisible bond. Immediately, the crystal shattered, revealing a queen in a magnificent gown...

...Mega Gardevoir!

Not only did it Mega Evolve, but the Z Crystal in Luo Wei's other hand also began to shine. Mega Evolve and Z-Move, Gardevoir slightly raised its arm, and on the bright full moon above its head... thousands of pink rays of light turned into pillars of light and fell one after another, all of them bombarding Salamence.

"Okay, I give up."

Just as the attack was about to strike, Sissana immediately recalled Salamence, and Lowe also managed to stop Gardevoir's attack. The beam of light that had flown halfway also vanished in mid-air.

The full moon in the sky, the misty field beneath their feet, and Mega Evolution all vanished at the same time. Gardevoir changed its original appearance, while Lowell felt no fatigue or burden whatsoever.

He even felt that his body was unexpectedly energetic, as if he could immediately rush out and run a marathon. If he was not mistaken, this should be because he used the ultimate power and the power of Mega Evolution in the "correct way".

Most people may have misunderstood emotions at the beginning, thinking that "power inevitably comes at a price." Of course, it can't be said that they are wrong, but most people's understanding of the price is a little different from the actual price.

Who knows that the so-called price is actually "understanding"? But thinking about it, it's true that mutual understanding between people is, in some ways, more difficult than mutual hatred and conflict.

Luo Wei also guessed why he seemed special: because he was a time traveler. Of course, it wasn't that time travelers had any special abilities, but rather that the world he came from was so different from the world he came from, hence the saying "the onlooker sees most of the game."

The natives of this world don't see things as clearly as he, an outsider, because he has experienced the differences between the two worlds, and therefore can better empathize with and understand the meaning and preciousness of "mutual understanding".

Those who have never experienced darkness may not understand how precious the light they take for granted is to a transmigrator like Luo Wei. This truly exemplifies the saying "the bystander sees most of the game"...

"Congratulations~"

Over there, Xijiana smiled and stepped forward to extend her hand to Luo Wei. Luo Wei had fully understood why she had come to see him today, and immediately extended his hand as well.

"Alright, now can you tell me your true purpose? Or rather, why did you, descendant of the Meteor People, awaken the two gods? What do you want to do?"

Previously, Higana said that as long as Rowe could master the power of Mega and prove that he was qualified to intervene in this matter, she would tell Rowe the whole story.

Now that Lowe has indeed succeeded, Higana no longer hides it.

"Well, since Rowe already knows the origin of the meteorite and the source of Mega Evolution, it's quite easy to explain. Let's start with the war between the two gods. In fact, it's not that I want to break the seal, but from the very beginning... the plan to seal the two gods was flawed..."

Chapter 178 A Thousand Years' Wait?

There's a problem with the plan to seal the two gods...

"...Uh, I think so too."

As mentioned before, the two gods are the embodiment of the concept of nature, which is equivalent to a part of the laws of the world. The fact that such an existence is sealed is almost considered "going against the heavens".

According to Luo Wei's understanding, this is like a natural disaster such as a flood or tsunami. They threaten human survival and of course need to be managed. However, the management method is very important. You can't just block them. The correct approach is to dredge them.

Of course, the ancient people at that time had no other choice. They didn't have many options. If they hadn't really thought of other ways, they wouldn't have tried to risk sealing the two gods.

In short, the result was that the Sky God was summoned using the Prayer Star, and the Sky God's power was used to brutally suppress the two gods, but this seal was actually not secure from the beginning.

"So, it's not that I want to release the two gods, but that the seal could never last forever from the beginning. The two gods have been accumulating power within the seal, trying to break through it. Breaking the seal is only a matter of time. Even if we do nothing, the seal will be broken one day..."

Moreover, if the seal is broken in this way, the two gods will break the seal after accumulating power for thousands of years in extreme rage, just like the spring theory.

Can you imagine what it would be like if the gods, who have been suppressed for thousands of years, were freed?

Anyway, Luo Wei could only think of four words...

...The world has changed drastically!

"..."

At this point, Higana sighed helplessly, "The problem is something left behind by our ancestors. So, knowing that the two gods will eventually break free of their seal, and that once they do, it will bring even greater disaster, our clan has been searching for a solution..."

Trying to strengthen the seal further is useless. It's like adding more water to flour and more flour to water. Sooner or later, the seal's strength will not be able to keep up with the growth of the two gods' power, because the two gods are the embodiment of rules and concepts. Such behavior is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst.

The Meteor People had been pondering and searching for the right way to do things, and finally, they came to a conclusion.

"...We hope that after liberating the two gods, someone can convey our will to them, gain their understanding, and allow the two gods and humanity to achieve a balance."

It sounds like a rather "naive" approach: sealing the two gods for thousands of years and now coming out to ask for their forgiveness so that they can live in peace.

You think you can be both gods without any temper?

However, considering that the initial purpose of this incident was to threaten the survival of humans and ordinary Pokémon through the war between the two gods, sealing the two gods was also for self-preservation. Moreover, no one initially intended to seal the two gods, but since no other methods could be found to deal with them, they had no choice but to resort to violence.

If it weren't for this premise, the ancient people would never have intended to be enemies with the two gods. The two gods were originally objects of worship and sacrifice for the ancient people. If the gods didn't cause trouble, why would mortals be so frustrated as to go and kill them?

"...Of course, the person who can do this must understand its meaning and be willing to confront the two gods for the sake of peace and mutual understanding. To be honest, such a person is very difficult to find."

At this point, Higana looked at Rowe, clearly indicating that Rowe was the "qualified candidate" she had chosen...

They understand the ins and outs of the matter, comprehend the helplessness that led to the initial dispute, and appreciate the importance and value of peace, thus being willing to work towards resolving the conflict.

Luo Wei perfectly fits these criteria and is the best candidate in Xijiana's eyes...

"...Then there's another problem. We want to understand the two gods, but since they've just broken free of their seals, they'll inevitably be in a state where they won't listen to us. We need to calm them down first before we can communicate with them."

This is easy to understand...

We learn knowledge so that we can reason with others peacefully...

...We work out so that others can listen to our reasoning calmly.

Having reason alone is useless; ultimately, there must be sufficient power to support it, so that the other side understands that "continuing to hurt each other will only lead to mutual destruction, and peace is the only way to achieve a win-win situation." Only then can mutual understanding and the attainment of peace become possible.

Objectively speaking, the power of the two gods is unmatched by mortals. This is not a game where "balance" is required; in reality, the power of gods is overwhelmingly strong.

Therefore, we need external help, namely the power of the "Sky God"...

"However, the power of the Sky God cannot be summoned so easily. Just like before, we need the Prayer Star to convey our wishes and will to the Sky God. Only if the Sky God is willing to respond to us as he did thousands of years ago, can this matter continue..."

Therefore, another essential condition is the power of the wishing star, and that's where the problem arises...

"...The Prayer Star cannot be summoned anytime, anywhere. In fact, the Prayer Star only awakens once every thousand years, and each awakening only lasts for seven days!"

In other words, there is only one chance in a thousand years, and once you miss it, you have to wait another thousand years for the next chance!

And now...

"...At that very moment, the Wishing Star is about to awaken!"

This is truly a once-in-a-millennium opportunity, and from this perspective, it might even be the "last chance."

Because if we miss this opportunity, the next one will be a thousand years from now, and the seal of the two gods will not last for another thousand years no matter what.

If we don't solve the problem here, there will be no chance to solve it at all...

“From the day I was old enough to understand, I learned all of this from my grandmother. This is the mission that I, the descendant of the Meteor People, no, the last descendant of the Meteor People, must accomplish!”

That's right, not "descendants," but "last descendants"...

The reason the Meteor People have survived to this day is to completely resolve the mess left by their ancestors. Once the problem is solved, the Meteor People will have no reason to continue existing.

If the problem cannot be solved, then the Meteor Dwellers have no reason to exist.

Therefore, regardless of whether the problem is solved or not, in this last millennium, Higana will be the last of the Meteor Dwellers.

Either she solves the problem, ending the Meteor People's millennia-long dream, or she fails... and the history of the Meteor People comes to a complete end...

This is the whole secret of this girl, this is why she is standing here, whether it's her helping the Ocean Team or all her previous actions.

All of this was to control the progress of the dual god awakening and to find suitable candidates to cooperate with...

"Alright, I've told you my secret. Now, Rowe... are you willing to help me?"

Chapter 179 Why don't you take me back with you!

There is only one chance; if you fail, you will have to wait another thousand years.

However, the seal is definitely no longer able to hold, so in any case... there is no such thing as a "next millennium," and everything must be resolved here.

"...To be honest, isn't this a situation where there's absolutely no other choice?"

Luo Wei couldn't help but smile bitterly. He was a genuine Hoennian. If the two gods broke the seal and there was no way to stop it, not to mention other regions, the Hoenn region was definitely doomed.

Other regions at least have their own local gods, and the two gods may not be able to cause trouble in the lands of other gods. However, the Hoenn region is the home ground of the two gods. Once the two gods are unsealed and display their full power, there are no local gods here that can fight against them.

So, we can't control what happens in other regions. Anyway, if the plan fails, there will most likely be no "Hoenn region" on the map from now on.

This is a problem that absolutely must be solved, so Luo Wei has no choice at all. How could he possibly ignore it?

"...Hehe, then please give me your guidance. The task is actually not complicated. When the Wishing Star awakens, we will perform a ritual to pray. Fortunately, this ritual has been passed down through generations. Not only the Meteor People, but also others have inherited this ancient ritual."

Rowe knew who Higana was referring to; it was naturally the location of Mount Sendo, and the priestess for this generation's succession ceremony was...

"...If I remember correctly, her name is Fuyou, the current generation's priestess, and... also one of the current Hoenn Elite Four, the Ghost-type Elite Four Fuyou."

Mount Phoenix is ​​the most famous Pokémon graveyard in the entire Hoenn region. Almost all Pokémon that die in the Hoenn region are buried here, supposedly because this place is the resting place of the gods...

However, the two gods were not actually sealed in the Sending God Volcano. It is now certain that the Ocean God was sealed deep in the Great Whirlpool of the Deep Sea, while the Earth God was sealed beneath Chimney Mountain.

However, Mount Osakami has a shrine dedicated to the two gods, and it has been a place of worship for the two gods since ancient times. Before the war between the two gods, the two gods were the worship of the ancient inhabitants of the local area.

The shrine currently enshrines a "divine body" that is said to originate from the blessings of the two gods. It is unclear what exactly this thing is. After being sealed with layers of seals, the divine body is enshrined deep within the shrine, and even the shrine master is not qualified to open it.

Moving the divine body alone would require a rather complicated ritual. In any case, after the two gods were sealed away, the shrine and the divine body have never been moved and have remained unchanged for thousands of years...

The current head priests of the shrine are Fuyou's grandparents... Fuyou is not only a shrine maiden but also one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Hoenn region.

"To put it simply, it's roughly like the person in charge of the local long-established theocratic institution that the alliance communicates with..."

People like the Meteor Dwellers and the shrines that worship the two gods are ancient entities that have been passed down in this land since ancient times, while the establishment of the Alliance is much later.

In terms of influence, the League is definitely much stronger. After all, the Meteor Dwellers and the shrines that worship the two gods have almost no influence outside the Hoenn region. In terms of actual influence on the entire Pokémon world, they are not as great as the Devon Corporation.

But after all, they are an old religious force that has been rooted in the local area for thousands of years. Although their influence may seem to be limited to only one area, at least in this area, even the alliance may not have as much influence as they do.

Since Furong was strong enough, she simply gave her a position among the Four Heavenly Kings, thus resolving the communication issues with the local forces in one fell swoop.

Anyway, this side is quite happy to do so. After all, the alliance is indeed much larger, and there's no reason to go against the alliance. It's a win-win situation for everyone.