Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Like a lone boat on a vast ocean, Scorpio's form sways precariously, yet it never sinks.

Upon closer inspection, the tender wing membranes had transformed into broad bat wings, and a pair of clear, powerful yellow pupils emerged from the dust and smoke.

A strong fighting spirit, a determination to protect, and a reluctance to part with companionship have led to the natural evolution we have today.

They looked back at each other with a knowing gaze. Though their breaths were fading, Scorpio—no, it should be called King, a title bestowed upon him to symbolize his maturity—still nodded firmly.

"Bang!"

The force of the blows grew heavier and heavier, the biting and pounding never ceasing, yet it still couldn't break through the seemingly frail body. It was a way of telling the girl that she could rest assured that I was there for her.

"it is good."

Understanding this resolute determination, Nan Yin also clenched her fists, her gaze hardening. She entrusted her trust to the former, and to all the children present.

The puzzle pieces are all in place; now only the final step remains—the step to balance the scales.

"Take over!"

The enhancement brought by meditation, the focused concentration, and the masterful execution of techniques all contribute to this optimal state, which is then channeled into the lightning bolt above the forehead.

As raindrops clung to his hair, a pale bolt of lightning tore through the thick clouds, unleashing a dazzling display of light.

Boom——

The lingering fury of the thunder slowed, while the source of the roar broke through the clouds and revealed itself from the sky.

With its golden wings, sharp beak, and majestic aura, the radiant sacred bird, amidst the torrential rain and gloomy clouds, stung the eyes of all who beheld it merely as it hovered.

The superposition of four layers of meditation, the extreme stimulation of the special attack end.

"howl!"

With its long, mournful cry and the dark clouds that obscure the sun, Zapdos is said to be able to control thunder and change the weather, hence its reputation as the god of thunder and its great respect.

And now, it has rediscovered that boundless joy.

"what?"

Seeing that things were not going well, Jarvis waved his scepter, attempting to control the Salamence to interfere with the former.

But... he can't be faster than lightning.

The clouds kept rubbing together, and a piercing crackling sound also rang out. Just as the sound waves reached our ears, the blazing lightning struck down and crashed onto the earth.

"thunder!"

A special attack move with a power of 110, a sure-fire killer move that hits when it rains, bringing the battle to a close.

There was no need to provoke the wrath of thunder again; one strike was enough. Looking around, all the Pokémon belonging to the enemy were charred black and collapsed from exhaustion.

With their intertwined pincers lowered, the Scorpion King scattered the scattered electric snakes onto the ground to deflect the aftershocks. Then, he stepped aside and slowly walked up the steps with Nan Yin.

The heels of the Martin boots tapped the ground with a rhythmic, muffled sound, neither too loud nor too soft. The girl spoke softly, her voice as usual.

"Now, I need to ask again."

What are you saying?

A detached tone, a slightly tilted face—this is the unchanging attitude; what differs is the altitude at which they stand.

An invisible force of thought supports the body, raising the toes high, maintaining a downward posture, while the objects at different heights change.

His face turned pale, and Jarvis was speechless and drenched in sweat after being so defeated.

"Trainers from the League, I believe you won't reject the universal rules of Pokémon battles. The principle of 'avoiding harm to oneself' is a requirement we should all abide by."

"Then I can only repeat myself, this is under your royal land, and is not within the scope of the Alliance's laws."

Using their own methods against them, Nan Yin still remembered the minister's outrageous remarks.

Lowering the cannon muzzle and looking at his enemy, Polcanion could no longer contain his anger.

"Wait a minute, everyone!"

A young boy with short, frilly hair trimmed with gold streaks hurriedly fell off the yacht and helped Jarvis, who was unsteady on his feet, to his feet.

“The minister didn’t mean that. Magiana was a national treasure that belonged to our country five hundred years ago, but it was lost because of the war.”

"Prince Rakel, I have failed in my duty."

To appear as a victim, Jarvis coughed repeatedly to show his weakness.

"So what? It's obvious that this guy deliberately attacked us because he saw Diancie."

Since she could distinguish right from wrong, Korne would not swallow her anger and suffer this sneak attack that endangered her and her friends.

Besides——

“You say that Magiana is a national treasure belonging to the kingdom, lost in the war? It is precisely because of your human greed for it that war broke out when you disagreed. Magiana was clearly instructed by the creator to flee the kingdom and had no choice but to go to the Nibel Plateau.”

Enraged, the steam emanating from Polcanion grew increasingly hot.

"You completely disregarded its wishes, only caring about your own desires as you took it away!"

"But, but Minister, that's not what we said. How could the story be like this? You must have made a mistake."

Taking responsibility for everything as a matter of course is a consistent attitude.

"No matter what, it is a Pokémon created by Eliphas using mysterious science. It was a Pokémon that he handed over to the kingdom to serve the royal family. In other words, Magearna should rightfully be the property of the Kingdom of Azot!"

Chapter Seventy-Nine: The Collapse of the Kingdom and the Repayment of Debts

Jarvis's words and actions were full of lies and deceit; his ignorance and sycophancy were equally evident in his explanations.

She had no interest in watching the two clowns' performance, and was even less moved by their collusion. Nan Yin had never liked to use her voice to argue right and wrong, especially when facing these oblivious 'aristocrats'.

Opportunistic and sycophantic behavior is typical of petty people, and their ingrained arrogance is a complete interpretation of what they consider their own right.

Now that the former's legion has lost all its fighting power, what right do they have to argue that they are on the same level as us?

The greatest tragedy is failing to recognize reality.

and so--

“I don’t care about the history between the Kingdom of Azot and Magiana. No matter how wonderful the story is, it is not as good as the facts before my eyes. No matter what the reason, Jarvis’s pursuit of Diancie and his putting us in danger is an indisputable fact.”

A deep purple light converged in her eyes, and surging psychic power also rippled through the girl's hair, reflecting a raging storm brewing beneath the calm surface.

"An eye for an eye is the fairest form of retribution. Since you have the determination to take action, how can you lack the awareness to bear the consequences? The law of reciprocal revenge should be practiced even by you."

While using force to suppress others is certainly the simplest method, and Nan Yin is happy to end the topic directly, in today's society, the law remains the primary method for resolving disputes.

Therefore, she borrowed the legal code compiled by sages from her previous life and viewed the other party with the eyes of the ancients.

Of course, if the law cannot provide compensation to the victim, then private revenge is right and noble from this moment on, and the girl never hesitates to distinguish right from wrong in her own way.

Waveguides and telekinesis are not only means of protection, but also hidden and deadly forces.

"But, although the minister was at fault, it was just a magical beast. What's the big deal? Besides, you haven't been injured at all, have you?"

Muttering to himself, seemingly convinced that he was right, Rakel added with a touch of sympathy, "If you're not satisfied, we can also allocate some superior magical beasts from the national treasury as compensation."

"..."

Without further statement, the nature of the incident has been defined, and Nanyin will not hesitate for even a moment.

It should be said that any hesitation is a betrayal of oneself and the children.

Holding Tianxi's small hand tightly, the words she had just heard, though they had given her a cold look, had also hurt the princess's heart. Fortunately, the girl would not ignore it or let it go unpunished.

[I've always been by your side.]

There were no superfluous words, only a gentle tone that conveyed the heart's true feelings; even those usually piercing eyes welled up with tears under the influence of this emotion.

[Yes, I know. Nan Yin, you taught me not to miss the whole lush forest because of a crooked tree.]

Although somewhat reluctant, Tianxi didn't want the other person to worry, so she raised the corners of her lips and smiled as before, also harboring a small wish.

Even if others don't come, I have Nanyin music and everyone's company, that's enough.

Yes, monsters, what a jarring term. To be regarded as mindless tools, wild creatures to be driven at will, such a title undoubtedly divides people into different social classes and tramples on the equality between trainers and Pokémon.

Indeed, the world is not all sunshine and rainbows. Every region has criminal gangs, and there are even international criminal police agencies that deal with all kinds of illegal activities. But even so, everyone still wants to make the land they live on a better place.

Throughout my travels, aside from a few exceptions, everyone I've met in Nanyin has been doing their utmost to maintain this peaceful and tranquil living environment.

Jarvis and Raquel's actions, however, revealed the opposite. These actions were undoubtedly egregious, but what was even more despicable was that they did not recognize their mistakes and treated them as normal.

With such a detestable perspective, what's the point of trying to persuade them?

“Prince Rakel, considering that this place is still within the so-called royal territory, I may still address you as Crown Prince. Now, I will ask you questions and you will answer them.”

There was no inflection in her voice; what one saw was the girl's indifferent expression, and what one heard was her icy, chilling tone.

With each step forward, whether minister or prince, they were all suspended in mid-air, lifted off the ground, under Nan Yin's gaze.

An invisible hand was gripping their necks, applying force and pressure relentlessly.

"When we were attacked just now, were you standing by on the airship and watching, until Jarvis was defeated, were you aware of the whole process?"

"Only when your own interests are harmed do you take a neutral stance to mediate disputes. Is this the usual style of Crown Prince Raquel, where you harm others for your own benefit and distort the truth?"

"Ugh..."

They struggled to move their bodies, the suffocating dryness constantly eroding their consciousness, and fear turned their faces pale.

"I almost forgot to ask you to answer, but if you can't distinguish right from wrong, then what's the point of speaking?"

Without showing mercy, Nan Yin would not allow anyone who harbored disgust towards her to continue existing and endanger her future days and nights.

"Damn it... Gengar!"

Emerging from the shadows, the already wounded demon was forcibly driven and forced to lash out with its claws, but Diancie had already sensed it and further enhanced it with the layered peaks of rock.

Neither the Pink Diamond Princess nor Corinne spoke out to stop it. After witnessing the horrific scene at the underground factory that day, both had a profound realization.

Kindness is reserved for those who acknowledge their mistakes and correct them, and whose evil deeds are only minor, not for the two creatures before us who have yet to reflect on their actions.

With their attack unsuccessful, the passing of time continuously sent signals of oxygen deprivation to their brains, causing dizziness, a racing heart, and a loss of clarity of thought.

"No, you can't do this, Magiana, she's still in my hands, the Soul Heart is still in my hands."

Like a drowning person grasping at the last straw on the shore, Jarvis hoarsely threw out the remaining chips.

"Human, what have you done to Magiana?!"

Feeling extremely uneasy, Polcanion's face was full of anxiety, but seeing the beast's reaction, the purple-haired man regained his arrogant demeanor as if he had the upper hand.

“Mageyana, I have extracted your soul heart. If you wish to save it, you'd better—”

Just as he was about to speak, an unprovoked force penetrated his mouth and shattered his throat and tongue.

This is a means of using telekinesis.

The intense pain almost brought me to faint, but my consciousness, which was about to be completely lost, became even clearer as a result.

Unable to live or die, Jarvis would rather be in shock than suffer the kind of pain he had never experienced before.

I, a mere minister of the court, have fallen to such a state, so pathetic in front of the common people. Useless Prince Rakel, you couldn't even buy me this much time. I've gone to great lengths to cater to your tastes.

A surge of resentment and anger welled up within him. Despite his usual weakness and reliance on others' power, he still suffered a crushing defeat. Yet, a fierce determination suddenly arose within him, and he felt no shame in taking everyone down with him.

Clang, clang...

The gears spun faster and faster, the rubbing of the metal grew increasingly harsh, and the royal city that stood in the center suddenly rose from the ground, shattering neighboring houses and hanging in mid-air.

The towering walls converged inwards, forming a barrier around the former, and the building had become a fortress in the sky.

Five hundred years ago, Eliphas created numerous mechanisms to protect the country. The inner city, which separated the noble from the commoners and belonged only to the royal family, was a device created for defense. The core component that drives it is Magiana's soul.

This power was originally meant to protect the safety and happiness of the people, but the royal family's greed for it brought about internal wars, leading to the fragmentation of the country.

and so--

"Is this your method?"

Sensing the energy cluster gathered in the city fortress, poised to unleash its power, Nan Yin remained serious, only snapping her fingers together with a crisp snap.

Hey.

This is the general's move.