Chapter 136: Training Ends, Battling Kyurem Again!
Time flowed like quicksand, passing by inadvertently.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.
Under the alternating guidance of the three Swordsmen, Serperior, Dragonair, and Larvesta made rapid progress and benefited greatly.
“It’s a shame that these three Pokémon cannot learn 【Sacred Sword】.”
【Sacred Sword: A Fighting-type move that deals damage while ignoring the target’s stat changes.】
Lei Wen was greatly inspired by the Swordsmen’s move, which could easily cut through giant rocks and waterfalls.
This move wasn’t as direct and brutal as other Fighting-type moves; instead, it felt quite philosophical.
In the hands of the Swordsmen, it seemed as if this move could cut through anything.
The Keldeo from the movie, by relying on this very move, gained Kyurem’s approval, became a valiant Swordsman, and joined the trio’s team.
“However, being able to receive guidance from the Swordsmen is more than enough!” Lei Wen wasn’t greedy.
In the evening, Lei Wen did not return to Kagome Village.
After a day of training, he gathered firewood and had Larvesta help start a bonfire. Dragonair caught fresh, plump fish from the river, which Lei Wen then roasted over the flames.
The Swordsmen, led by Cobalion, observed this scene with thoughtful expressions.
In fact, during these days of teaching Lei Wen’s Pokémon, it wasn’t just Dragonair and the others who progressed rapidly; they also developed new perspectives on how humans and Pokémon coexist.
Just as they were witnessing now.
Lei Wen gathered firewood, and Larvesta used fire to ignite it, providing everyone with a warming bonfire.
Dragonair caught plump fish, which Lei Wen then roasted, making them more delicious food, thus satisfying everyone’s taste buds and filling their stomachs.
At times like these, it felt as if there was no distinction between humans and Pokémon.
Just as Lei Wen had said that day, humans and Pokémon cooperate, contributing their respective strengths to achieve a better life.
Humans and Pokémon living together…
The three Swordsmen gazed at the dancing bonfire, lost in thought.
A path never before seen emerged before their eyes.
Although they protected Pokémon everywhere, in reality, Pokémon were not peaceful amongst themselves.
Pokémon of different species still attacked and harmed each other.
Humans and humans, humans and Pokémon, Pokémon and Pokémon… conflict was everywhere.
However, how could the path Lei Wen spoke of be realized?
“It’s ready, here, Terrakion, try some!”
Lei Wen presented the roasted fish to Terrakion.
This straightforward Pokémon, though sometimes reckless, would apologize to others after making a mistake.
Terrakion’s personality was quite to his liking.
Terrakion, who had been deep in thought, immediately had its attention diverted to the fish. It took a bite, and its eyes instantly lit up.
The fish was white, tender, plump, and juicy.
“Mmm… delicious!” Terrakion praised without reservation, its mouth glistening with oil. It had never eaten anything so delicious in all its years!
Lei Wen smiled and continued to distribute roasted fish and berries to the other Pokémon.
Compared to Terrakion, Cobalion and Virizion ate much more elegantly.
Humans were indeed a creative species, and even the Swordsmen, who had always regarded humans as enemies, couldn’t help but praise them repeatedly.
Sparks crackled and danced in the bonfire, and Lei Wen knew that this training had come to an end.
In half a month, the three Swordsmen had imparted all their lifelong knowledge to Dragonair and the others.
The most direct manifestation of improved comprehension and strength was often in their moves.
Dragonair learned: Water Pulse, Iron Head, Dragon Dance, Waterfall.
Serperior learned: Giga Drain, Leaf Blade, Solar Beam, Frenzy Plant, Swords Dance, Grassy Glide.
Larvesta learned: Heat Wave, Overheat, Bug Buzz, Fire Blast.
In addition to these, the speed, power, and combat experience of all three Pokémon had improved in various aspects.
All of this was thanks to the guidance and sparring of the three Swordsmen, and Lei Wen was filled with gratitude towards them.
“Terrakion, Cobalion, Virizion.”
The three Swordsmen turned their heads to look.
“Thank you for your time,” Lei Wen said softly. “If you ever need anything in the future, feel free to come to Raven City to find me. I will do my best to help you.”
The frank Terrakion let out a hearty laugh, “No need for that, we were asked by someone—but I really like you!”
“Terrakion,” Cobalion immediately chimed in.
Terrakion then realized it might have said something wrong and quickly chuckled, “Haha, well, I’ll definitely come visit you sometime!”
However, Lei Wen keenly caught a crucial piece of information.
He looked at the three Swordsmen, “Asked by someone?”
Seeing that it could no longer be hidden, Cobalion calmly looked at Lei Wen, “When the time is right, you will know.”
Lei Wen: “…”
Damn it, I hate cryptic people the most!
Who could have commissioned the Swordsmen to help him train?
Looking at the Swordsmen, Lei Wen was silent for a moment before speaking:
“Tomorrow morning, we will depart for the Giant Cave to challenge Kyurem again.”
“We’ll go with you to see!” Terrakion looked at the three Pokémon beside Lei Wen, “Don’t let our training go to waste!”
“Naturally.”
Having befriended the Swordsmen, their trip was indeed worthwhile.
After dinner, the group rested on the spot.
Lei Wen needed to conserve energy for tomorrow’s battle, so he didn’t have Serperior and the others take turns on watch. With Terrakion and the others present, dangerous wild Pokémon wouldn’t dare approach.
The night passed in silence.
The next morning, Lei Wen arrived at the entrance of the Giant Cave once more.
The three Swordsmen and Victini followed behind him, facing whatever was to come together.
“Nini…?”
Victini recalled its previous crushing defeat and couldn’t help but suggest sharing all the energy within its body with Dragonair and the others before the battle began.
However, this suggestion was rejected by Lei Wen.
“No, that would be cheating. Kyurem would see through it immediately, and given its nature, it would likely become even angrier. Victini, you don’t need to help in this trial. This is my path, and we must walk it ourselves.”
“Nini…”
Victini had no choice but to give up.
The three Swordsmen, however, looked at these words with admiration.
Lei Wen was right. Although Kyurem appeared very cold and irascible, its true nature was not so.
If one were to describe it in a single sentence: powerful and righteous, with a heart so fiery that it emanates icy coldness!
Majestic, principled, and considerate of the greater good – this was the true Kyurem.
It was precisely for this reason that Kyurem agreed to battle them and help them complete their training.
Because the purpose of their training was to better protect the Pokémon living on this land.
