Chapter 127: Preparations Before Departure
Heading to the Giant Cave to find Kyurem is no small feat.
There is a great risk involved; not to mention the dangers that may be encountered on the way, simply approaching Kyurem is a difficult problem.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Kyurem possesses immense power and the terrifying ability to freeze half of the Unova Region in an instant.
If they were to accidentally anger it during their approach, they would likely face a devastating blow.
“The only good news is that judging by its portrayal in the anime, Legendary Pokémon can communicate with humans and possess higher intelligence compared to ordinary Pokémon,” Lei Wen mused.
After approaching, how to persuade Kyurem is also a problem.
To capture a powerful Legendary Pokémon, trainers often need to possess great strength.
By battling to prove their strength to the other party, they can gain its recognition.
The problem, however, is that no matter how hard he trains his Pokémon, their current strength is still lacking in the face of Kyurem.
But Lei Wen must do this.
With Victini’s protection, even if they are no match for Kyurem, they should be able to escape the Giant Cave safely.
“Well, I won’t worry about other things for now. In any case, I’ll try to make contact with Kyurem first!” Lei Wen thought to himself.
“Elif, that’s enough for today!” Lei Wen said.
The old butler’s face was filled with worry: “Your Highness, no matter what, we are with you, and I believe everyone in the territory feels the same way.”
Those commoners, those slaves, those monsters that have been exploited by humans…
None of them would want to return to their former lives.
Hearing this, Lei Wen felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
The smiles on the faces of the human and Pokémon citizens of this territory flashed in his mind, filling him with determination.
If at first he was merely pushed forward by harsh conditions and the need for survival, then now, he has a reason to fight.
However, before leaving the territory, he needs to arrange all affairs within it.
Watching Elif leave, Lei Wen sat behind his desk and fell into deep thought.
He took out a piece of parchment, dipped his feather pen in ink, and then wrote down the territory’s upcoming plans and development directions one by one.
One, the army, as the military force to guard the territory, must not slacken in training.
While he is away, the knights led by Geralt must continue their daily training, raising Pokémon and improving their strength as quickly as possible.
Two, a hospital. The territory currently lacks a professional hospital. Soldiers, commoners, and the Pokémon in this territory will all get sick or injured, and a hospital is needed at such times.
He hopes Lila, the Joey Sisters, and other physicians in the territory can take on this responsibility and establish the hospital as soon as possible.
Three, stockpiling food. In addition to meeting the daily needs of everyone in the territory, they also need a large amount of food to prepare for a war that could break out at any time.
Besides the existing fields, they need to reclaim more land, raise more Pokémon, and cooperate with them for mutual benefit.
Four, strengthen ties with the merchants who have settled in this town, vigorously promote the commercial development of the entire town, and use ships to trade with other towns to make this city prosperous.
Five, an academy. Children between the ages of seven and twelve in the territory will go to a unified place to learn skills such as literacy, identifying monsters, and farming.
Six, build city walls around the entire territory to prepare for future wars.
Seven, a nursery. Attempt to build a specialized facility in the nature reserve for caring for Pokémon, specifically for rescuing injured Pokémon, providing them with food, and a good environment for laying eggs.
The next morning, Lei Wen called Geralt, Ryan, Anna, Elif, and others, conveyed these development directions, and reminded everyone of some points to pay attention to.
After completing all this, Lei Wen did not set off immediately.
He stayed in the territory for three days. After confirming that everything there could run smoothly, Lei Wen left the territory on a quiet afternoon, under the watchful eyes of Elif, Geralt, Anna, and others, embarking on his journey to find Kyurem.
“Your Highness, please let me and Axew accompany you!” Geralt’s eyes were filled with worry.
“Geralt, you have your own tasks. Those soldiers need your leadership.” Lei Wen shook his head gently: “Don’t worry, with Victini and Dragonair with me, I will be fine.”
“Nini!” Victini nodded repeatedly. That’s right, it would definitely protect Lei Wen!
“Your Highness…” Elif had an expression of wanting to speak but stopping, his thousands of words finally turning into a single sentence: “Please be careful in all matters!”
“Don’t worry, Elif.”
“Master…” Anna’s eyes were full of reluctance. Beside her stood Zoroark, and in her arms, she held a Rufflet, her second Pokémon Partner, which she had captured not long ago.
Lei Wen looked at Anna and said to her, “I have already given you the information and special training methods for Rufflet. Before I return, you must raise it well, understand?”
“Yes!” Anna nodded vigorously: “I will definitely protect the territory!”
Lei Wen smiled. It was getting late. He got on an Explosion Head Water Buffalo, bid farewell to everyone, and then gallantly rode away on the Explosion Head Water Buffalo.
Watching his figure gradually recede, everyone except Anna knew one thing clearly in their hearts.
Prince Lei Wen had made his decision.
He did not intend to place his hopes on the First Prince and Second Prince, but was preparing to personally participate in the upcoming war that would sweep across the entire Unova Region.
Not only for himself, but also to protect the humans and monsters living in this land and to create a better country.
There would no longer be oppression, no slaves; humans and monsters could coexist peacefully, using each other’s strength to live together.
Geralt closed his eyes. The scene of commoners and monsters living together in the town flashed in his mind.
The scene of soldiers training, eating, and sleeping together with Cranidos and Swablu.
And in the fields, monsters working alongside farmers, tending to the crops…
He felt the Prince’s belief.
As a knight, he and Axew would defend Prince Lei Wen’s will to the death.
Elif, on the other hand, felt a complex mix of emotions. The Prince had truly grown up!
But the First Prince and Second Prince have strong forces; can they really be a match for those two princes?
Elif’s heart was filled with worry.
Anna’s heart was filled with fighting spirit.
She had already heard from merchants from other regions that the First Prince and Second Prince were about to start a war.
If the war spread to Raven City, everything here would be destroyed.
Anna did not want to return to her previous life; she only wanted to live in this place with Zoroark, Rufflet, and her Mother!
Although Prince Lei Wen did not want her to participate in the war, Anna had already prepared herself mentally.
No matter what, she and Zoroark would protect this place where they all lived together!
