Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

The second type is those that, after the development of human technology, can no longer threaten humans... They have drawn a line between themselves and humans, and with the help of trainers to maintain a balance, they generally do not invade each other's territory.

The last type is a powerful being that no matter how benevolent it is or how advanced human technology becomes, it is absolutely impossible to subdue.

Most humans treat these Pokémon like gods, and only antisocial and antihuman villains would be so brainless as to try to take them down... and then drag all the innocent humans down with them!

Incidentally, in Ash's eyes, humans are also included among these three types of Pokémon.

Even reproductive isolation hasn't been completely broken down, so why make things so antagonistic?

"Ultimately, there's still a barrier, isn't there?" Xiaoxia seemed quite concerned. "Isn't there any way to achieve true harmony?"

This question attracted everyone's attention, including that of a kangaroo that had just arrived. It didn't disturb Ash, but simply listened quietly from a distance.

How can true harmony be achieved...?

"That kind of harmony is simply unattainable."

Unexpectedly, Ash gave a very disappointing answer.

But this is his truest thought, and it won't change even if Arceus comes!

"It's good as it is now. As long as legal and moral constraints are established, and anyone who crosses the line is punished, the world can maintain this basic harmony and continue to develop steadily! Blindly pursuing so-called absolute harmony may ultimately lead to even greater disasters!"

The pursuit of absolute harmony between humans and Pokémon is just as absurd as the pursuit of absolute harmony among Pokémon themselves.

Aside from being captured, is it possible for wild Pidgey and Caterpie to get along perfectly?

What, do I have to make you dance before I eat you?

It’s too late.

As he grew up, Ash gradually came to understand this principle, because he himself was such a product.

The protagonist's halo requires him to become a perfect person, which is actually just like Xiaoxia's expectation of absolute harmony—both are pursuits that are simply unattainable.

Instead of forcing himself to do it, Xiaozhi should focus more on the present and do what he can... such as helping people like Nana and solving their problems.

(Holy crap?) As soon as this thought came to mind, the protagonist's halo started acting up again.

Ash felt that while the level of awareness of the Heart of Eternity had increased, the power that came with it had been reduced.

What? He spreads benevolence throughout the world, yet he somehow made a mistake?

(Your thinking is wrong; it goes against the standards of a perfect person. Don't think like that in the future.)

(Heh, is this the first day you've met me? You're so awesome, you've already stripped away the Heart of Everlasting, let's see if I care~)

The management wizard immediately went silent.

The power of Viridian is Ash's only power that he obtained entirely through the protagonist's plot armor, and it is also the core of his three powers of benevolence, courage, and wisdom.

In the process of constantly outwitting and fighting against the protagonist's halo, Ash gradually discovers that the being that chose him needs him to possess this power... at least for now!

Therefore, all the other party can do is threaten, and they may not completely strip away their power right now.

Sure enough, after some probing, Ash guessed he was right.

(Tch~) He spat inwardly with disdain; he had the upper hand this time.

But that's not enough. He will continue to test the protagonist's aura until he finds out its bottom line!

Then we'll figure out a way to make it cross the line.

...

"Can't it be achieved...?" After hearing this, Xiaoxia fell silent, and the others also fell into deep thought.

Ash's words were straightforward, but what he described was perhaps the most authentic version of the world.

Even the kangaroos that just arrived are now pondering this as well.

It had experienced a lot on its journey to help the two Lapras find their clan. It had originally intended to ask Ash for confirmation, but instead, it heard these remarks.

Now, it might think that this makes a lot of sense, and the world is indeed quite nice these days.

Ash doesn't know what the kangaroo is thinking for the time being; he's already thinking about other things.

The idea that humans and Pokémon are at odds is long past for him. What he cares about now is the third type of Pokémon... the legend that he doesn't really know much about.

What happened on Fruit Seven Islands may have been just a minor incident, but upon closer analysis, it becomes clear that it is similar to the story of the hero.

The spirit world has invaded, and the hero is powerless to stop it. The two legendary events he has been hoping for have never happened, so he feels like the sky is about to fall.

Snorlax has invaded, and Nana desperately wants to stop it but is powerless to do anything. The League, which was supposed to protect her, has failed to appear, and her world has collapsed...

In fact, neither Ho-Oh, Lugia, nor the Kanto League knew what was happening here.

In a similar situation, Ash could blame the League for Nana's sake, because the League's function is to protect the personal safety and property of the people, and their lack of information is equivalent to dereliction of duty!

But he had no right to blame Ho-Oh and Lugia, because... they had no obligation to protect humans and other Pokémon every moment.

These two large legendary birds, one controlling air currents and the other managing ocean currents, are truly meant to maintain the balance of the entire world, rather than the safety of a particular region.

As for those two feathers, the hero cared too much about them, always feeling that his identity as the Rainbow Hero was some kind of extraordinary honor.

There's nothing we can do about it; after all, many people are just blindly believing in legends... whether in ancient times or now.

After clarifying these points, Ash stepped out of the hero's perspective and recognized his previous arbitrariness and bias.

Like the hero, he grieved for the lives lost in the catastrophe. He couldn't say the hero was wrong, but the hero's way of handling the situation was somewhat ungrateful.

Regardless, a hero is first and foremost a human being!

Humans should have the awareness to face problems head-on, and they should also have solutions that are unique to humans... such as disaster avoidance and prioritizing the evacuation of people and Pokémon from the Orange Islands.

Moreover, judging from the design of the GS ball, this should have happened in modern times, and the league may have already been established.

So, just report the message.

If we can't find a legendary Pokémon, surely we can find a Champion? Or at the very least, we can find Officer Jenny!

In short, humanity must ultimately rely on its own strength.

Don't morally blackmail legends, and don't expect them like you expect Ultraman!

(Hehe~)

The absurdity returns! When Ash thought that the hero should avoid disaster, his Aura power decreased while his psychic abilities increased.

When he realized that he had to rely on himself, his wave-guiding power increased while his superpowers decreased.

When he finally stopped relying on legends, all his power was simultaneously weakened!

(Stop testing him, it won't do you any good.) The management sprite seemed to have guessed Ash's thoughts, but could only offer words of advice.

Having spent so much time together, it knows Ash's character very well.

Unthreatened, unbound, and utterly unacceptable to an imposed will!

(I find this halo is really overbearing. Is not believing in legends such a heinous crime? Look at yourself, Ho-Oh and Lugia have no complaints~)

Ash casually picked up the GS Ball and played with it. Compared to its previous dull color, it has now regained its luster and is even more dazzling than before!

Not expecting or relying on legends, yet gaining their approval... After reflecting, Ash seems to have an epiphany, feeling that this might be the true meaning of the Trial of the Brave.

The management spirit fell silent; the golden and silver light was almost blindingly bright to it…

The protagonist's halo is indeed a shackle, forcing Ash to offer his faith to legendary Pokémon... but Ash always remembers that he is a human and never yields for a moment!

Moreover, the existence that is adorned with an aura is somewhat wishful thinking.

In the Pokémon world, not all legendary Pokémon have to follow its lead and accept the affection attached to it!

At least for Ho-Oh and Lugia, what they value more is Ash's noble heart and pure soul as a human!

The Mind Gold and the Soul Silver... The Spirit Manager suddenly had a premonition that these two powers might completely side with Ash in the future!

In addition…

"What's going on?" The kangaroo in the distance suddenly frowned, realizing that its power was fluctuating uncontrollably.

First came a sudden, inexplicable pain, which then steadily increased, almost reaching the critical point!

The source of this fluctuation is none other than Ash, who is holding a GS Ball in the distance!

It unconsciously cast its gaze into the distance, only to discover with a puzzlement that Ash seemed to be entangled in some invisible, ring-shaped things.

Like... some kind of shackle?

The kangaroo wasn't sure what it was, but it just hated it and wanted to tear it to shreds with its own hands!

"Oh no... why did he faint?"

Chapter 296 Neporu Gym, Before the Challenge

"You came."

"I am coming."

"Could you please let me know in advance next time you come... You know I almost got sucked into a mummy?!"

In the dead of night at the Neporu Pokémon Center, a boy lay on a hospital bed with his eyes closed, gritting his teeth in frustration.

The sudden incident during the day really startled everyone. Who would have thought that Ash was playing with a GS Ball when he suddenly fell headfirst off Lapras's back!

When everyone frantically rescued Ash, they found that he was already unconscious, so they could only bring him to the Pokémon Center as soon as possible.