Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 373 Keldeo vs. Zacian, the Flame Emperor Appears in the Snowfield? (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"This...it's out already?"

Mingyou looked up and around. Was it really this fast? Could it have been hidden somewhere before? And it was an unusual color too. Was it really okay?

He glanced at Reshiram behind him. The information also showed that Zacian liked to challenge strong people. It's easy to invite a god but hard to send him away, so he couldn't help but worry about whether Raicrown King could handle it.

"Kail!"

Keldeo stared at Soshou in front of it. Even though Soshou hadn't released any aura, Keldeo felt a sense of powerlessness that made it afraid to look up at him.

It recognized this Pokémon. Although it had never seen it before, it had certainly heard of the heroic legend of Zacian, the Sword King, who was born in the Crown Tundra. She was the Lady of the Lake and the embodiment of the Holy Sword!

However, Zacian, who had been summoned here by the Raicrown King, only glanced at it indifferently before turning to look at Reshiram. Indeed, just as Naruyu had predicted, perhaps the True Dragon was more challenging than this weak Holy Swordsman.

"Lai Ao!"

Although Reshiram is not warlike, its proud nature makes it unable to stand Zacian's gaze. Just like when you meet the eyes of a trainer, how can you not respond when the other party's battle-ready gaze falls on you!

Just as Zacian and Reshiram were about to clash, Rachel raised her arm, signaling Zacian to stop. However, Rachel, who usually liked to flaunt her status, did not make a show of herself in front of Zacian this time.

Mingyou noticed this as well, and couldn't help but wonder: "You always try to take the initiative and become my boss, but this time you're not calling yourself the King of Legends anymore?"

"..."

The Crested King didn't respond, but it always showed off its status intentionally to liven up the atmosphere. Saying that Zaxiang was its pet husky was mostly a joke.

Because it adopted and raised the siblings Zamian and Zamazent. The two siblings did a lot of silly things when they were young, but in any case, they were equivalent to its "children", so it can be said that way.

Even if the echo of this time and space has no real connection to it, and it is merely acting on purpose, the emotions it reveals are entirely genuine...

"Your opponent isn't it, it is!"

Calyrex pointed at Keldeo, and Zacian tilted his head to look, a hint of doubt flashing in his sharp eyes. He seemed not to understand why he should fight this guy, as he would never bully the weak.

However, it quickly noticed Keldeo's gaze and instantly understood Calyrex's intention. As a warrior who had also experienced countless battles, Calyrex wanted it to train Keldeo.

"Aww!"

Okay then, but before that...

Zacian strolled forward, intending to assess the other's strength and determination before starting the training.

If you are weak, don't even think about protecting others. If you don't even have the strength to protect yourself, then just obediently let others protect you!

"Kail!"

Keldeo immediately assumed a fighting stance.

Zacian merely glanced at it coldly, then turned its head and, as if drawing a sword, bit down with its mouth, pulling out a completely rotten blade from the void.

The next second, a dazzling light flashed, and the decay of the sword body gradually faded away, transforming into a very gorgeous golden holy sword. The patterns on Cangxiang's body also became richer and more colorful, as if he were wearing armor, assuming a fighting stance!

"The King of Swords..."

Mingyou was slightly surprised. This was the first time she had ever seen the Sword King Zacian in person. The sword in his mouth was the Fairy King's Sword, which could cut through everything in the world!

The Queen of the Lace floated to his side and said, "Impressive, isn't it? This is something I used to own."

"Um?"

"You just don't understand..."

The Fairy King's Sword and the Fighting King's Shield were once the power and weapons of the Calycerin King, who defeated the Snowstorm Horse and the Spirit Horse that once ruled the Crown Snowfield and ascended to the highest throne of Galar.

If it weren't for the Dark Night's attack, which caused Eterna to absorb the energy of the entire Galar region, leading the creatures ravaged by disaster to abandon their faith and preventing the Radiant Flower from blooming again, it wouldn't have lost to Eterna and been severely injured, sleeping for thousands of years.

Despite its severe injuries and crushing defeat, its extraordinary wisdom allowed it to discover a way to defeat Dynamax, which it then used on its sword and shield, gifting them to two battle-hardened warriors, ultimately destroying Eternatus!

"This is a true story. The Fairy King's Sword is the strongest holy sword. If it can pass the trial, although I don't know what will happen, it will definitely be greatly improved... Of course, it still has to pass a test before the trial."

"..."

Naruto looked at the sweat-drenched Keldeo. Zacian had only drawn his holy sword, yet its powerful aura had already made Keldeo unsteady on its feet. The vast difference in strength between the two was obvious, but...

"The water bursts open!"

He walked behind Keldeo, facing Soshou's powerful aura, and waved his hand and shouted.

This sudden action caused Zacian to frown slightly. Keldeo, on the other hand, used its body as a sword, enveloping itself in water and transforming into a sharp blade to attack Zacian without hesitation. The voice behind it gave it great motivation. If an unarmed human could face Zacian's powerful strength, how could it be afraid!

Cangxiang did not retaliate or dodge, and was directly hit by the water flow. However, a fierce look quickly flashed in his eyes, and he used his aura alone to blast his opponent away.

"Kail..."

Keldeo barely managed to stand, but his face was full of solemnity and a hint of anger. It was one thing for the Lady Crown King to look down on him, but when facing the King of Swords, he didn't even have the right to let the other party swing his sword.

Just as it was pondering how to retaliate, Mingyou's voice slowly sounded behind it: "Calm down, don't let your emotions get the better of you. Remember, you're not fighting alone now!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Keldeo paused for a moment, then his gaze cleared again, filled with fighting spirit as he looked ahead. At that moment, Mingyou's voice rang out once more: "Remember what I said before, and one more thing: recognize who you are now!"

"Kail..."

Keldeo understood that, though he was reluctant to admit it, he was indeed very weak right now, but there was one difference...

"Huh?"

Zacian could sense that the other party's eyes seemed to have changed. Then Keldeo suddenly leaped up, his body swirling with sword energy as he prepared to unleash the Holy Sword. But could someone who didn't even have a sword wield the Holy Sword?

"Lai Ao!"

of course can!

Reshiram's cry rang out, and a blue flame shot into the sky, transforming into a blazing sword above Keldeo's head, unleashing a torrent of flames.

"Kail!"

Keldeo raised its holy sword high and looked at Zacian. It admitted that it was too weak now, not even worthy of letting the other swing its sword. But it was no longer fighting alone. Now it... had a companion!

A fiery sword is drawn!

With Keldeo's shout, the Azure Flame Holy Sword slashed straight down. The Raiden King was stunned by this scene. Zacian faced the attack of flames, and his face finally turned serious. He had no choice but to sit up and fight.

It wielded the Fairy King's sword with all its might, and the clash of swords was also a moment of communication between their hearts—a communication unique to swordsmen!

A moment later, the flames dissipated, and Keldeo returned to Mingyou's side, smiling as it looked ahead. Zacian, on the other hand, maintained its aloof demeanor, but the fact that it could wield its sword meant that the test had been passed.

"Awoo!"

Zacian planted the Fairy King's Sword in the ground of the Crown Temple, raised his head and let out a long roar. The sword resonated with him, the test was passed, and the trial would begin.

The swordsman's heartfelt conversation allowed it to understand Keldeo's past. Even without the Lady Crown's intervention, it would still take this trial seriously... The Sword King's Trial of the Holy Swordsman!

This result was somewhat unexpected for Calyrex. It had thought that Keldeo would fail and that it would have to tell a story to persuade Zacian to agree. But it seemed that it had underestimated Zacian. It hadn't said that it couldn't rely on the power of its companions.

Then it looked at Mingyou and said, "Don't you have something to do? Let them stay here with me and come back when you're done."

"Alright."

Naruyu was quite confident in the Crassou, and after telling Keldeo to stay there, she planned to leave with Reshiram, but was stopped by Turnip.

"Let the white dragon stay here. He was clearly not skilled with that flaming sword earlier, so we might as well take this opportunity to train more. As for you, figure out a way to leave. The white horse can lead the way, but it won't let anyone else ride it."

"..."

Mingyou clenched her fists, resisting the urge to deliver a powerful punch to Calycerin. Fortunately, Garchomp was also brought along, so she and Ponpo rode Garchomp together, leaving the Crown Temple along with Snowstorm.

Reshiram forgot the direction where Yuu had left, then turned his gaze back to Zaixiang. There was actually another reason why he had helped Keldeo earlier: he was annoyed by the way Zaixiang had looked at him earlier.

Now that Mingyou has left and no one is stopping her, let's find an opportunity to fight her...

The ancient cemetery where Riko and the others agreed to meet is located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain where the Crown Temple is situated. It was once a cemetery during the Galar Kingdom era, but it has long been abandoned. Once night falls, it becomes a paradise for some Ghost-type Pokémon.

Due to the rumors of Emperor Yan's appearance here, many tourists in the Crown Snowfield flocked over, since there had never been any trace of Emperor Yan in the Galer region, and they naturally wanted to see what was going on.

Rico changed into slightly thicker clothes in Frozen Village and came here with Fried. She held Newleaf Cat in her arms, while the already awake Talebagos and a Mibrim peeked out from the backpack, full of curiosity about their surroundings.

"There are so many people, are they all looking for Emperor Yan?"

"It seems so. Hopefully, the commotion here won't attract the Dream Exploration Team."

"Don't talk about such unpleasant things..."

Riko gave a helpless smile and was about to inquire about clues about Emperor Yan when a sudden explosion and screams startled her so much that she sat down on the snow.

"Wha...what's wrong?"

"I'm afraid it is..."

Fried gazed at the flames shooting into the sky in the distance, his expression slightly grave: "The Flame Emperor has appeared!"

"Huh!?"

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(End of this chapter)