This elf world is a bit strange

Patting Haiyun on the back, Firio understood what he meant, but did not answer directly. Instead, he brought up a new topic.

"He destroyed so many lives, but he himself has eternal life? This is too unfair." Haiyun was a little indignant.

Firion shook his head. "Eternal life is not necessarily a good thing... Everything you cherish is disappearing before your eyes, over and over again. Your only immortal companion is hiding in the sky and you will never see him again. This is torture."

"But after all, we are still alive. As long as we are alive, there is always hope. Isn't this the meaning of life?" Touching the stone pillar that seemed to still transmit a faint warmth, Haiyun couldn't figure it out, "The Pokémon here have really lost their lives."

"Hmm... That's why that flowery Leafy would abandon its trainer and live alone for such a long time, and that former wise king would exile himself and start what seemed like an endless wandering at the time. Let's go and take a closer look."

Firion's fingertips passed over the head of a Dalubi statue, but he did not comment and just moved forward slowly.

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Thousands of stone pillars and stone statues are scattered across dozens of kilometers, from the roadside to the mountains on both sides.

For thousands of years, countless wild Pokémon have coexisted with these "companions" who were also once living beings. Nourished by the weak energy they emit, they are stronger and more robust than Pokémon in other regions.

Eevee, Dalubi, Flying Squirrel, Kapok Ball...

Various Pokémon that are powerful, valuable, and ornamental, and are often kept as pets, live here.

They are peaceful by nature and rarely fight. Because they have a good relationship with the people in Shixiang Town and Yaoxiang City, they are not very wary of humans.

A few playful kapok balls and wind fairies were playing in the distance at this moment. One of the wind fairies, which looked very naughty, even scattered some cotton with the wind, and it floated to the side of Haiyun and Philio.

"Ma...Machi!"

The little dream demon, who was looking around, was caught off guard and sneezed loudly.

"Elu (≧▽≦*)o"

Seeing the dream demon being humiliated, the wind fairy and his friends left with laughter and disappeared in a flash. Even the little dream demon didn't react.

"Machi [○?｀Д??○]"

The little dream demon knew that he had been played a prank and immediately puffed up his stomach. He looked around angrily but couldn't find the murderer, so he ran back to Philio's head and sulked alone.

However, with the temper of a child, it forgot about the matter after a few minutes, called out the big-mouthed baby who had already slept well, and started playing around.

Soon, several small wild Pokémon that also loved the hustle and bustle gathered around the two little guys. They were talking, laughing, and chirping, having a great time.

Upon closer inspection, the wind fairy who had just played a trick on the little dream fairy was there.

Feeling Firio's gaze, the little guy chuckled, blinked at Firio, put his little hands together in front of his chest, and pretended to be pitiful, which made Firio couldn't help laughing.

"Buyi~!"

At some point, the Sun Eevee crawled into Firion's arms again, called out lazily, and looked forward.

The long, slender tail gently wrapped around Firion's wrist, as if declaring sovereignty.

"It seems that time heals all wounds, even life itself."

Haiyun, who had caught up again, calmed down, looked at the peaceful scene, and spoke softly.

Yaya ran past his feet and happily joined the team of Little Dream Demon and the others.

"It won't be smoothed out, but at least it will fade. Theoretically, no life is eternal, unless it is God. But life as a concept is eternal, including these Pokémon that have turned into stone pillars."

As Firion spoke, he picked up the Sun Eevee and took a deep breath, causing the little guy to act coquettishly and make "Buyi" sounds continuously.

"Perhaps they are already part of the continent of Kalos? That's why the stone tablet outside says that no one knows their current situation."

"Yes, life itself is a heavy topic, even more so if history is included. It is better for us to do what we can do at the moment, take good care of our own companions, and protect what we cherish."

Picking up his camera again, Haiyun's originally solemn expression relaxed again.

What he truly loves is the beauty of life and the freedom of pursuit.

The camera in his hand is the weapon he uses to defend his love.

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In the blink of an eye, we were walking along a road lined with stone pillars. Before we knew it, it was already dusk. The route seemed to have shifted a lot and we were about to go up the mountain.

As the sun sets, soft sunlight pours down, falling on the rocks, jungles, stone pillars, and on the people and Pokémon walking among them, making them particularly beautiful and adding a touch of poetry.

The playmates returned home one after another. The tired Dream Fairy and Big Mouth Baby were cleaned up by Pogaman's water gun, and followed Firion happily, chattering non-stop.

Haiyun, who was in a good mood, picked up his camera and ran through the stone forest, pressing the shutter from time to time to record the scenes of his friends playing and having fun, the beautiful natural scenery and the leisurely life of the wild Pokémon living here.

As he sweated, he seemed to really feel some kind of energy of nature and life emanating from the stone pillars.

"Kiwan!"

Yaya, who was tired from playing, trotted towards him.

While running, it suddenly exerted strength with its whole body, and a weak airflow surrounded it.

"Swish"

In an instant, the little guy's eyes became sharp and his momentum increased.

"This is... Have you learned how to gather your energy?"

Haiyun squatted down, picked up Yaya who was running towards him like offering a treasure, and asked in disbelief.

"Kiwan!"

Yaya nodded repeatedly and gestured, looking very proud.

"It seems that Yaya is not too far from evolving. The next step is to learn Dragon Wave. Eat some energy cubes. Yaya is really amazing. He can improve while playing."

Firio walked forward with a smile, handed over a few energy cubes, and rubbed Yaya's little head.

It feels good in hand.

"Ahhh (￣～￣)"

Since there was something delicious to eat, Yaya didn't object to Firio touching its head.

"Well, the next step should be the Dragon..."

"boom--"

Haiyun was halfway through his words when a loud noise came from the distance, interrupting their conversation.

The ground even began to shake slightly.

In the distance, you can faintly hear the screams of one or two wild Pokémon.

"Oh no, something happened! Let's go check it out!"

Putting down Yaya, Haiyun instantly grabbed the two Poké Balls in his hands.

"Go! Tanabata Bluebird! Flame Horse!"

One person took off into the air while the other rode a horse. The two crossed the stone forest without hesitation and rushed towards the source of the sudden situation in the direction where the sound came from.

......

......

The big man, who was still stroking the stone statue in a secluded place, also heard the sound.

He turned his head suddenly and looked into the distance with deep eyes.

"...Those who are imprisoned by despair and who also create despair...can only bring destruction upon themselves."

He brushed past the top of the stone pillar for the last time, then took big steps toward where his eyes were.

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"Zi La"

"boom--"

Thick electric currents flew everywhere, and the sound of explosions completely broke the tranquility of the forest.

The peaceful home of life was suddenly devastated.

Above a row of modified vehicles, industrial high-current transmitters are wreaking havoc.

Electric nets one after another imprisoned the escaping wild Pokémon.

A symbolic bird of great strength was seriously injured and fell to the ground after being attacked by a volley of electric currents. It was dying, its body was charred, and it was still emitting hot steam.

"Hey... What a pleasant surprise. Not only are there so many high-value pets, but there is also such a powerful symbolic bird. It will definitely sell for a good price."

A middle-aged man with a scar on his face got out of the car and walked slowly forward under the escort of several of his subordinates.

“Xin Bu…!”

The symbolic bird, which had lost its ability to move, struggled to raise its head, looked at its companions who were still around trying to treat it, and screamed loudly.

Under its strict order, several reluctant Pokémon had to evacuate and flee in all directions.

Looking at the approaching poachers, the symbolic bird did not hide the anger and questioning in its eyes, but only received ridicule in return.

"Your eyes are nice, but only places like Carlos, where you are so particular, would have such innocent eyes. Soon, you will become obedient. Lost Coffin, Shadow Claw, deal with it and put it in the car."

Scarface walked away with a swagger. Not far away, a dozen Pokémon hunters were dragging back wild Pokémon one after another.

The Pokémon that were playing freely here during the day have now become prisoners.

In the woods far away, the wind fairy, covered in scars, was gritting his teeth in hatred.

Just now, several of its companions were caught in the electric fence and were now being dragged away dying.

"Elu!"

In anger, it turned back again, roared, and the cotton on its body rose up, and countless spores rushed forward.

"Xin Bu!"

It symbolizes that the bird is looking over with bloodshot eyes, its anxiety evident on the surface.

"Hey, there's another one coming to our doorstep! Centipede King, Cross Poison Blade, take care of it! This wind fairy is pretty good, and its strength is not bad either. It's worth our effort! Take your time, I'm just bored!"

Scarface had no reason to let go of this prey that was delivered to his doorstep. It was a young but strong wind fairy. After being taught a lesson, it could be used as a pet and a bodyguard. It would not be much cheaper on the black market than this symbolic bird.

At a command, the ferocious-looking Centipede King rushed out instantly, its two purple and red horns flashing with light.

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"boom--"

"It's these damn poachers again, die! Monarch snake, magic leaf!"

"Rumlow, wait for me! Construction master, sharp stone attack!"

The light of the skill shone, and in the forest on one side, two young men rushed out bravely with their Pokémon. In a blink of an eye, the two poachers who were caught off guard were knocked away, and their life or death was unknown.

"What?! There are still people meddling in other people's business! Centipede King, quickly deal with that little thing! All of you, go and kill them! Hurry up!"

Scarface, who was commanding the Centipede King to tease the Wind Fairy, suddenly changed his expression. He thought it was a large alliance force, but when he saw there were only two young men dressed as travelers, he laughed in anger and sent out several of his subordinates who were protecting him with a cruel smile.

Chapter 112 A life-and-death struggle

"Are they poachers? Why are they in a place like Route 10?"

The unidentified duo fought with the poachers. At the same time that Scarface launched a fierce attack on the Wind Fairy, in the woods on the other side, Firio had already gotten down from the back of the Tanabata Bluebird.

Leaning against a tree, looking at the open space where the fierce battle took place, he looked around and thought about countermeasures.

It is definitely not a wise choice to rush in and fight head-on.

Props were taken out from the backpack one by one, and the battle cube was also held in the hand.

The police call had been made, but no one knew what had happened. The police force, which was usually very fast, would take at least half an hour to arrive from Yaoxiang City this time.

This group of well-equipped poachers must have planned this in advance and seized this opportunity.

"Filio, those two seem to be unable to hold on! We have to do something!"

While Filio was thinking, Haiyun could no longer wait and reminded him anxiously.

"bang"

"Oh no! Wind fairy!"

Suddenly he saw the wind fairy who was suddenly knocked flying, and he growled and was about to go out to support.

"Hide well! Don't move, leave it to me!"

Without waiting for him to react, Firio held him down, rushed out in one leap, jumped high, and hugged the wind fairy whose body had been infected with the toxin and turned purple.