Chapter 132: Kyurem’s Trial
An open space outside the Giant Cave.
Lei Wen gathered wood, lit a bonfire, and sat around it with a group of Pokémon to keep warm.
No one spoke.
Serperior, Dragonair, Larvesta, Victini…
Every Pokémon’s face was filled with dejection and self-blame.
It was clear that the recent battle with that Pokémon had dealt them a significant blow.
Seeing this, Lei Wen sighed softly and began to comfort them:
“Alright, relax, don’t be too sad.”
A few Pokémon looked up.
“The Pokémon we just battled was the Legendary Pokémon, Kyurem,” Lei Wen said slowly.
“Its power is top-tier in this land, and even in the entire world. It’s normal that we are not its match.”
“But don’t lose heart. Just because we aren’t now doesn’t mean we never will be. Serperior, Dragonair, Larvesta, you’ve only been in this world for one or two years, and Larvesta is less than three months old.”
“Do you know how long Kyurem has lived?” Lei Wen asked.
The Pokémon looked confused, and Dragonair couldn’t help but guess:
“Woo?”
“At least a thousand years,” Lei Wen said. Although Kyurem descended upon this planet decades ago, its age was clearly much greater.
“This means it has lived thousands of years longer than us. Imagine, if we had also trained for that long, would today be any different?”
The Pokémon appeared thoughtful.
“So, don’t be discouraged, believe in yourselves. We still have a long way to go,” Lei Wen encouraged them.
As for Victini…
Upon hearing this, the Pokémon quickly cheered up.
That’s right! If they also trained for a thousand years, they would definitely be able to rival that Kyurem!
Seeing that the Pokémon were not dejected by being overwhelmed, Lei Wen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He carefully recalled the battle that had just occurred.
Judging by Kyurem’s performance, it clearly hadn’t used its full strength.
When battling Serperior, Dragonair, and Larvesta, it could even be said to have held back considerably.
It was only when the opponent changed to the stronger Victini that Kyurem showed some of its true strength.
Did it weaken when facing weaker opponents and strengthen when facing stronger ones… or did Kyurem see through the fact that Victini was not his Pokémon?
But this also gave Lei Wen a glimmer of hope.
However, in the end, their strength was still too weak.
“Indeed, capturing Kyurem is not an easy task,” Lei Wen couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
If he had a year or two, he certainly wouldn’t have been so defenseless today, but they didn’t have that much time.
“No matter what, we cannot give up.”
Lei Wen’s gaze fell upon the wild Ice Type Pokémon around them.
“There aren’t many Ice Type Pokémon near the territory, and both Serperior and Dragonair, as well as Larvesta, lack experience dealing with Ice Type Pokémon.”
“In that case, let’s focus our special training on this aspect. Let Dragonair and the others improve their strength while also familiarizing themselves with Ice Type moves, and then challenge Kyurem again!”
Moreover, the opportunity to battle a Legendary Pokémon is extremely rare.
“Even if we can’t capture Kyurem, we can use the battle with it to maximize the strength of Dragonair and the others!”
Lei Wen quickly adjusted his mindset.
However, at that moment, he suddenly heard a whistling sound in his ear.
Before Lei Wen could react, Serperior beside him condensed an Energy Ball in its mouth and fired it backward.
With a loud “boom,” Lei Wen felt a rather large explosion occur behind him.
Enemy attack!
The Pokémon immediately became vigilant.
He quickly looked back, and the next second, he saw three figures of varying appearances emerging from the smoke in front of him.
Those three Pokémon are…
Lei Wen recognized their identities at a glance.
The three Swordsmen from the movie who taught Keldeo: Terrakion, Virizion, and Cobalion!
Why were they here? And why did they seem so hostile towards them?
Lei Wen was filled with uncertainty.
And at that moment, a furious voice echoed in his mind.
“Human, let go of those Pokémon!”
The speaker was clearly Terrakion among them.
Like Kyurem, they could use telepathy!
“What do you mean?” Lei Wen asked.
“Hmph, hypocritical human, stop pretending! It is because you humans arbitrarily wage war that countless Pokémon have lost their homes and their lives!” Terrakion snorted.
They seemed to be filled with hostility towards humans.
Seeing this, Lei Wen quickly reacted.
【 The reason for the formation of the 】 Swordsmen organization was because these three Pokémon had personally witnessed what ancient humans did to Pokémon. Therefore, they formed the Swordsmen organization to protect the Pokémon of this land and battle humans everywhere!
“Take this!”
Terrakion roared, and its body was enveloped in a yellow-brown light. As the light surged, a sacred sword emitting a divine aura formed above its head.
Lei Wen’s heart sank.
Damn it, that’s the Sacred Sword. This Terrakion has gone mad, using its ultimate move right from the start!
Seeing this, the Pokémon quickly moved forward, their mouths glowing with energy, and each used a move in an attempt to block Terrakion’s attack.
But against the battle-hardened and experienced Terrakion, their moves were easily broken through.
Finally, Terrakion collided with Victini.
Sacred Sword vs. V-create!
Seeing this, Cobalion and Virizion in the back were slightly startled.
What were they seeing?
As Pokémon… they were actively protecting a human?!
Seeing the Pokémon blocking its path, Terrakion, not wanting to harm it, quickly retracted its Sacred Sword and sidestepped to the side.
Clearly, their hostility was directed only at humans.
Looking at the Pokémon before it, who were filled with hostility, Terrakion was very confused.
“Why are you stopping me? I’m clearly here to rescue you from this detestable human!”
Rescue?
“Woo!” Dragonair became a little angry. Why was this Pokémon talking to itself? Lei Wen had never hurt them!
Serperior remained silent, calmly standing in front of Lei Wen in a protective stance.
Larvesta, who was personally hatched and raised by Lei Wen, even puffed its breath at these guys.
“Meow—!”
“What? You’re saying this human hasn’t harmed you?” Terrakion was stunned. Its first reaction was: how is that possible?!
Lei Wen stepped forward, patted Dragonair and Larvesta’s heads, and then turned his gaze to the Swordsmen in front of him.
“I believe there might be some misunderstanding here.”
…
On a cliff above the Giant Cave.
Kyurem stood above, silently looking down at the scene below.
Two streams of white cold air gushed from its nostrils.
“Hmm…”
This battle was not yet over.
Only those with unwavering will, who are brave and fearless and never give up, can earn its recognition.
