mynovelweb Chapter 293: Koraidon's friend
Chapter 293: Koraidon's friend
Chapter 293: Koraidon's friendThis Pokémon had finally found the one it was
After a night's rest, they packed their equipment at dawn and prepared to descend into the cavern once again. But just before they were set to leave, they were stopped by a report from
the institute's cafeteria chef.
"Doctors! There's something strange going on-the institute might be haunted! All the meat and berries I stored in the pantry last night are gone!" the chef said, looking bewildered.
Professor Sada raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean, gone?"
"I don't know!" the chef exclaimed, throwing up his hands. "The pantry door was locked, tightly sealed-no one could have snuck in. But when I went in this morning, all the food was missing! And it was all raw ingredients, too..."
Professor Sada paused, pondering. "Interesting. Let's take a look at it when we return from
our expedition."
"Yes, Professor."
After seeing the chef off, Professors Sada and Turo made their way to the elevator leading into the depths of Area Zero's Underdepths.
Hidden in the shadows, Flutter Mane watched the two humans carefully, tracking their every move. Silently, it followed, lurking in the darkness as they descended into the deeper levels.
When the elevator doors finally slid open, Professors Sada and Turo stepped out, prepared to resume their investigation of the immense cavern.
As Flutter Mane observed this strange and unfamiliar place, a faint sense of recognition stirred within it. If it remembered correctly, this was the very spot where it had first encountered the cluster of tiny turtle-like Pokémon.
Back then, these little Pokémon would gather here, basking on the radiant, crystal-covered stones and stretching their necks to drink the dew that dripped from the stalactites high
above.
But now, the cavern lay silent and empty. There was no trace of the turtle Pokémon.
Flutter Mane felt a pang of confusion. 'What had happened to the world I once knew?'
While the two humans continued their exploration, Flutter Mane cautiously flew around, searching the vast cavern. The changes it saw were overwhelming. It had entered a blinding white light, and when it emerged, everything in the world had shifted. Even the air felt
different-strange, unfamiliar.
The more it searched, the more disoriented Flutter Mane became. Eventually, it found itself completely lost within the labyrinthine depths of the Underdepths.
Only when it caught sight of the two familiar figures did Flutter Mane feel a small sense of
relief. Not daring to stray far again, it decided to trail closely behind the two humans, hoping they would lead it back to the surface.
But the professors didn't return to the elevator. They pressed forward, venturing deeper into the mysterious cave system. After what felt like ages of wandering, they finally arrived in a chamber lined with glimmering crystals.
There, Flutter Mane froze, its gaze locked onto the figure lying motionless on one of the glowing stones-a small turtle Pokémon, its form shimmering as if fused with the crystal itself. Its breaths were faint as if it were lost in a deep sleep.
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In the blink of an eye, a whole month had passed since the World Tree last ripened. Today was the day Calyrex would once again nurture the World Tree.
That morning, Naoki gathered all the Pokémon on the ranch around the World Tree. Once everyone had assembled, Calyrex gave Naoki a gentle nod and raised His arms.
In the next moment, a surge of powerful Grass-type energy flowed from the Calyrex's body, streaming directly into the World Tree before Him. The tree immediately responded, each of its leaves glowing with a vibrant green light.
The branches rustled even though there was no breeze, their leaves making a soft, musical
sound under the warm spring sun. The World Tree's trunk grew thicker, its height increased, and the crown of leaves became even lusher and more abundant.
Naoki watched in awe as the World Tree transformed before him, and the tree's details
appeared in his mind, showing its progression.
[World Tree: A young tree that has absorbed significant Grass-type energy. Due to its nurturing environment and the Gogoat that tends to it, it has undergone a mutation during growth. It holds an immense life force within, preparing to fully mature.]
As Naoki looked at the countdown, he saw the remaining years needed for the World Tree's
growth gradually decreasing:
[95,995 years... 94,563 years... 94,336 years...]
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The number eventually settled at 93,995 years.
Just when Naoki thought that was it, the number suddenly dropped again:
[93,995 years → 91,220 years]
An astonishing leap!
In one fell swoop, another 2,775 years had been shaved off the growth time.
'Was this the effect of the leaf cake enhanced with friendship berries?'
Naoki could hardly believe his eyes.
With the "growth acceleration" effect of the friendship-infused leaf cake now in play, the
World Tree began to hum with renewed life, and its growth reignited.
The dense foliage of the World Tree suddenly expanded, forming a vast green canopy. The
shade it cast in the sunlight enveloped Naoki and the Pokémon beneath, providing a cool
refuge.
In an instant, the World Tree surged from just over two meters to more than three, maturing
into a flourishing, vibrant tree.
"Mree..." "Pamo..."
The Pokémon gathered around gazed up at the World Tree, murmuring in awe at its sudden
growth.
Even Calyrex looked astonished by the scene before him. Then, as if something clicked in His
mind, He reached out telepathically to Naoki, asking, "Is this the effect of the leaf cake?"
Naoki nodded, smiling. "Yeah." Calyrex murmured, "It's truly remarkable."
Just then, a voice sounded from behind them.
"Is this the power of Calyrex, The King of Bountiful Harvests? It's as incredible as Geeta
described."
Naoki turned to see a young woman with long green hair, wearing brown overalls over a khaki
high-collared shirt, gazing at the World Tree in awe.
Noticing Naoki's attention, the well-dressed woman smiled, nodded, and greeted him. "Hello, the prodigious talent selected by the Chief! I'm Rika, here on behalf of the Paldea League to extend our gratitude to you and Calyrex."
'Rika? The Ground-type Elite Four member of the Paldea region?'
Naoki was taken aback, but considering Geeta's influence, he understood. He returned the greeting politely. "Hello, I'm Naoki, the rancher of Naoki Ranch."
"The Chief shared everything with me. You're truly impressive! I heard you're incredibly strong!" Rika said with a friendly smile.
"Uh..." Naoki hesitated, unsure how to respond. Finally, he managed, "No, no, it's really not
that grand. I'm just an ordinary rancher."
Rika raised an eyebrow playfully. "How can you say that! You're far too humble. Well, though
I'd love to chat more, I have something important to handle right now."
She then turned to approach Calyrex. Though clearly surprised by its unusual big head, she
composed herself and spoke sincerely:
"Naoki, Calyrex, on behalf of the Paldea League, I formally express our deepest gratitude to
both of you."
Naoki remained silent, but Calyrex beside him responded in a dignified tone, "There is no
need for formality."
Rika's eyes widened slightly in surprise. 'Did... did the Pokémon just speak?' She had heard of powerful Pokémon with such abilities, but it was rare to witness firsthand. However, keeping her composure, Rika continued, "As a gesture of our gratitude, the Paldea
League will establish a Shrine of Plenty in the hills behind the ranch to honor the King of Bountiful Harvests for your incredible support."
Naoki wasn't overly surprised, as Geeta had already briefed him on the plan. But he found it
amusing to imagine the future.
With the Shrine of Plenty in place, perhaps in a few hundred years, tales of Calyrex breathing life into the fields and forests of these hills would become a cherished legend. Generations of trainers might journey here to explore the myth-much like how people in the Johto region had built the Bell Tower to honor Ho-oh.
In time, Calyrex might be revered similarly to the Rainbow Pokémon, with stories of His
blessings spreading far and wide across Paldea.
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champions here—couldn't have done it without your support (and all those precious
stones)!"
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