At first they were scared that they suddenly came to a world without any companions, but as time went on they were less scared.

Not only because he learned what was going on from those strange guys who claimed to be humans and brought Pokémon with them, but also because familiar companions were gradually coming here.

But today they discovered that something strange happened here.

Along with the slight shaking of the ground, a staircase that seemed to lead deep into the earth suddenly appeared in the forest.

But before some braver Pokémon could run in to find out what was going on, they saw a small gray figure walking out.

But the next second, the strange staircase disappeared. Even though the curious Pokémon ran forward and dug after the gray figure left, they could not find any trace.

This also makes them even weirder.

However, Machado, who had already left, did not know about this situation. After telling Lei Gong what he had seen and heard, Machado became even more silent.

It could feel that Lei Gong was actually in a good mood, but this kind of happiness was not what Machado wanted.

Because Lei Gong was happy for completing the mission of Lord Feng Wang.

But in Machado's eyes, it should be more than that.

In such silence, Machado shuttled through the shadows and came to the place where Suicune was sleeping.

It was also under the influence of the unknown totem power that a small passage appeared in the mountain in front of Mashado.

After entering, Machado also saw murals that were exactly the same as those on Lei Gong's side.

Then...

[“What’s the problem?”]

When this gentle voice like a spring sounded in Mashado's mind, he became even more confused.

It hurriedly shook its head to indicate that it was okay, and then, as if to change the subject, asked Suicune why he chose to give the Rainbow Feather to an ordinary person like Tao Yan.

[“Isn’t this the choice of the Phoenix King? In its eyes, ordinary lives in this world are far more important than itself.”]

The answer given by Sui-kun was simple, and it left Machado silent.

Machado just stared blankly at the bell tower engulfed in fire in the mural.

Suicune did not continue speaking, but the movements of the unknown totems on the surrounding rock walls proved that it was paying attention to Machado.

After a long time, Machado spoke again.

“I like the world now...”

Unlike the communication between Raikou, Machado knew that this was the answer that Suicune wanted most.

As expected, after getting this answer, Sui-kun smiled gently.

[“If you like it, then protect it well.”]

Suicune gave the same advice as Zekrom, but this time Machado's reaction was different.

"B-but I...I can't do it..."

Machado, squatting on the rough ground, looked dejected.

"From the beginning, you guys were in charge of the main test, I was just in charge of guiding...ah, I forgot, you don't remember either, Suicune..."

Machado explained to Suicune the process of the real Rainbow Trial.

"I can only give the trial-taker a chance to see his own heart clearly when the feathers of the Phoenix King are about to turn black. I don't understand anything else. And... and..."

Machado's voice began to falter.

"I can't find the one that Yan Di gave me. Maybe it has already completely lost its light. Lei Gong and Shui Jun, you have chosen too many people. I can't tell them apart..."

Machado seemed to be complaining that Suicune and the others had not done a good job in this Rainbow Trial, while Suicune was listening quietly.

Suicune didn't speak again until Machado had finished speaking.

[“But doesn’t this give Mashado a lot of options?”]

Mashado opened his mouth, but no words came out.

After a long time, it spoke in a low voice.

"I, I just missed you guys..."

...

...

At the same time, Meowth was staring at Jon with his head raised blankly.

The words just now were still echoing in its little head.

Are you afraid you won’t be able to find it once it leaves here?

But it had no intention of leaving here.

For a moment, Meowth's little head was filled with great confusion.

Such thoughts are also very easy to guess.

"If everyone leaves, will Meowth stay here?"

Jon's words made Meowth fall into deep thought, and also made the audience in the live broadcast room realize the problem.

Although this time Slow King did not give up his memory again because of John's appearance, it does not mean that he will completely accept the existence of humans.

Slowking is a Pokémon with extremely high intelligence, so it must have learned from John what the world was like in the past.

This also reminds people of what was said before.

Jon felt sorry for the fact that King Slow had lost his memories several times.

Compared with those research results that have already disappeared, the most regrettable thing is that King Slowpoke chooses to give up his memory again.

Because this also means that humans do not meet its expectations, and if the other party loses its memory again, will it continue to wear the crown-like Shellder?

People suddenly became nervous, but then Meowth's action stunned them again.

Meowth nodded, then handed the Poké Ball in his arms to John.

"Is this...meaning you want to give it to me?"

Meowth shook its head, but continued to maintain this posture until Jon reached out to take the Poké Ball, then it shrank back into Jon's arms.

"So you mean to leave it with me temporarily?"

Meowth nodded.

This response made Jon understand what the little guy was thinking.

"Then I have a reason to let Slowking stay here. But if I fail, can Meowth leave with Love Butler?"

After happily patting Meowth's furry little head, Jon assured the little guy in his puzzled gaze:

"Such an important thing left with me must be returned, so Meowth doesn't have to worry that I will give up if I can't find Meowth when I come back here."

This sentence made Meow Meow's expression change slightly, but...

"And it seems I was wrong. At first I thought Meowth didn't like me very much."

Jon laughed as he recounted Meowth's reaction when they first met.

This sentence made Meowth become expressionless again.

This look made Jon feel funny.

Race: Meowth

Belong to...

(omitted from the middle)

Current status: Pretending to be calm

Friendship: 69 (It feels like you must like it that much)

Too low! Too low!

And what a strange equivalent exchange this is!

Jon couldn't help but evaluate Meow Meow's change of attitude in his mind, and then...

"Yeah, it's not just me... they feel lonely too..."

The voice of the Slow King rang in Jon's ears.

Chapter 367: The Ho-Oh Group cannot lose John, just like the 3D Zone cannot...

"Yeah, it's not just me... they feel lonely too..."

Looking at Meowth in Jon's arms, King Slow couldn't help but sigh.

But then a smile appeared on its face again.

"But don't worry, I have no intention of taking off the Shellder this time."

This sentence surprised Jon.

"Because there is no need for this anymore... Even if I leave here and choose to forget everything again, I will eventually notice your existence, Jon. Well... Of course, I can leave myself a hint before giving up my memory, but this will definitely make me more curious about your existence."

Slowking's gaze swept over the Pokémon here one by one.

"Maybe I can become a carefree Slowpoke again? But what's the point?"

As he spoke, King Slow turned his head and looked at Jon.

"Jon, do you believe in fate?"

...

...

[…At that time, I saw a very strange Pokémon. It believed in some of the human friends described by the Pokémon and was aware of my existence.]

A deep voice sounded in Machado's mind.

This is the voice of Emperor Yan.

[“I chose to meet it and told it my mission.”]

The unknown totem on the rock wall moved its eyes and focused its gaze on Mashado.

[“It also includes your existence, Mashado. Then it asked a question - how do we deliver the Rainbow Feather to the most suitable human. I think you also know the answer to this question, Mashado.”]

Machado nodded subconsciously.

Before he disappeared, Ho-Oh said that as long as a human appears in the world where Entei and the others live, no matter how ordinary they are, they will have their shining points.

In fact, Machado was reluctant to admit this statement, because compared with the humans once chosen by the Phoenix King, Tao Yan was too ordinary!

However, Yan Di didn't care what Mashado was thinking and continued.

[“Then it asked me another question. If I was asked to pick the most beautiful flower in the sea of ​​flowers, but I could only move forward and not look back, and I could only pick it once, would I regret missing it? Would I regret picking it in advance? Would I have to pick a random flower in the end?”]

Machado opened his mouth blankly, and after a long time he shook his head to indicate that he didn't understand.

[“I didn’t understand it at first, but after listening to its explanation, I knew it was right. Excellent humans will disappear from our sight due to lifespan issues. After giving away the Rainbow Feather, we may encounter even better humans, but there is a high probability that we will have to choose a random human in the end.”]

"..."

Machado realized that this statement was correct, but was stunned again by Yan Di's laughter.

[“Machado, do you think Lord Phoenix would not have thought of such a situation?”]

Machado shook his head hastily.

Although the predicted scene did not appear, it would never doubt the vision of the King of Phoenix.

[“Yes, it said that Lord Ho-Oh must have anticipated this. It said that when you regain your memory, Machado, you will definitely be dissatisfied with the person we chose, and will choose to help someone better.”]

Mashado stood there in a daze.

It discovered that the Pokémon Entei had guessed everything correctly.

Then...

[“Because everything from now on will depend on Mashado, and you should learn to make your own decisions.”]

The gentle and deep voice made Machado clench his fists tightly, and he asked in a voice with a hint of crying.

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