thefictionvixens Chapter 552 Daigo: Even More Suffering, Mikoli...
Chapter 552 Daigo: Even More Suffering, Mikoli...
Chapter 552 Daigo: Let Mikori suffer a little longer...
"Ugh————"
"Now that we know Lord Xernias's name, where exactly is the Forest of Orianth?"
Walking on the streets of the human world, Diancie curiously observed her surroundings while politely asking questions of the humans passing by.
"Hello? Do you know the location of the Orian Forest?"
Unfortunately, it seems no one knows the exact location of the Oruans Forest.
After failing again, Princess Diancie, who was visiting the human world for the first time, was somewhat discouraged.
"I should have brought the Minister of Diamond along; he seemed to have mentioned a story from a thousand years ago—"
"When the crisis occurred a thousand years ago, before I was even born, Minister Zuan was already the personal bodyguard of the previous princess, so he must know a lot of things that I don't."
"But if we bring the Minister of Diamond along, this journey will definitely become very boring—"
After some internal struggle, Princess Tianxi finally shook her head.
Having finally gotten the chance to leave the land of minerals and come to the human world, I must not only complete my mission, but also experience their lives!
Occasionally, small diamond fragments that leave their homeland will travel with humans and leave behind their stories upon returning home.
From a young age, Tianxi had heard many stories and longed for the unfamiliar yet beautiful world outside.
Now that it has finally gotten what it wanted, it no longer wants to be restrained by the Minister of Drill!
With her mood noticeably improved, Diancie smiled and showed friendliness to every passerby, causing them to stop and stare.
The return rate is as high as 100%.
"Do you recognize that Pokémon? It's so cute, I really want to take it home!"
"Let me see—"
"Hmm? The encyclopedia doesn't seem to have any information about it?"
"Hiss—wait, is it another legendary Pokémon? When did Luna City become so prestigious?"
"Could it be that they were attracted here by Teacher Yu?"
Passersby were talking amongst themselves, but Tianxi, who had already skipped away, naturally couldn't hear them.
However, when Diancie turned a corner and met a dashing man in a black suit, Daigo thought: ?
The man, who had been so aloof just moments before, suddenly froze in place, his expression clearly showing surprise.
"This is----"
An elegant Pokémon, its body shimmering with jewels in the sunlight, whose every step seemed to pierce his heart, was reflected in his pupils.
Minerals, gemstones—diamonds!
It's also an elegant and sophisticated unknown Pokémon!
Daigo suddenly clutched his left chest, feeling a strong electric current pierce through his heart.
"Hello?"
Upon noticing the human staring at her with a strange look, Princess Diancie skipped over and waved to him in a friendly manner.
so cute!
And it can even speak human language!
Daigo's pupils dilated again, but this time he reacted quickly, immediately straightening his body and striking an elegant gentlemanly pose.
"It is an honor to meet you, beautiful lady."
"I am Steven Zevke, from Mossdeep City, Hoenn."
"Hello, Mr. Zvoich."
Tianxi smiled.
"I am Princess Diancie from the Land of Minerals."
It was actually Her Highness the Princess!
Daigo was not surprised by its identity.
After all, the other party's words and actions were clearly not those of an ordinary Pokémon; he would believe it even if it were a legendary Pokémon.
But which country is the "Ore Country"?
It sounds like I have a special connection with this place; there must be many rare minerals there!
Just as Daigo was about to drift into a reverie, Diancie spoke again: "Mr. Daigo, do you know where the Forest of Orianth is?"
"The Forest of Oruans—?"
Daigo frowned and thought for a moment, just about to shake his head.
Although his family's small company has some collaborations with the Carlos region, he hasn't been to this area beyond the ocean much.
So apart from the competition venue in Miare, he really didn't know any other places.
However, saying that will surely disappoint Diancie.
Daigo couldn't bring himself to speak, so he simply took out his Rotom phone and decided to ask the local champion, Ms. Karune.
Just then, someone exclaimed, "Hey, Daigo, you're here too!"
A familiar young voice came from behind.
Feeling a tap on his shoulder, Daigo instinctively turned around and met the gaze of a smiling Aoba.
"Hello, Uncle Daigo!"
"Hello, Uncle~"
An Xin'er and Xiao Hupa, who were following behind Qingyu, also greeted him with smiles, making Daiwu, who had noticed them, look a little embarrassed.
uncle----
Have I really reached this age?
But why is Qingyu with a child?
Daigo looked at Aoba, seemingly wanting an answer.
But Qingyu had already squatted down, smiled kindly at Diancie who was curiously looking at him, and slowly extended his hand.
"Hello, Princess Diancie."
"It seems the Land of Minerals is in crisis again. Is it the influence of Yveltal?"
Upon hearing this, Tianxi immediately grasped his hand excitedly.
"That's right! This gentleman actually knows, so the location of the Orianz Forest should also be—"
"Yeah, I know~"
Qingyu smiled and nodded.
"You're going to find the sleeping Xerneas, right? That's the same goal I'm aiming for."
"Would you like to travel with me temporarily?"
"good!"
Before Diancie could react, Daigo was the first to raise his hand.
"It seems the impact of the previous incident hasn't subsided yet; I won't stand idly by!"
"6
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Aoba's gaze toward Daigo suddenly became more scrutinizing.
Hajiwu, you bastard—
Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?
"Thank you, Mr. Daigo."
It was Diancie who spoke.
It raised its head, bowed gracefully to Daigo, who had an upright expression, and then looked at Aoba, who was squinting and waiting for its answer.
"Then, I'll leave it to you, Mr. Qingyu~"
"So that's how it is. The land of minerals is actually a land of tiny diamonds—"
The group sat atop Daigo's Metagross and flew slowly in one direction.
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After Aoba's explanation, Daigo quickly gained a general understanding of the Land of Minerals and Diancie.
No wonder wild diamond minnows have almost no fixed populations, and are only occasionally found in certain areas; it turns out they have their own civilization!
Located in the magical land where the Carlos mineral vein originates, the minerals there even grow slowly like plants under the influence of forces.
Whether I have time or not, I really want to go and see it!
Moreover, every thousand years, a princess named Diancie, who is tasked with a mission, is born from a small diamond fragment.
Daigo glanced at Diancie, who was covering her face and chuckling to herself, and thought to himself how lucky he was to have the chance to meet the Diamond Princess, who was far removed from the human world.
He only has a few hobbies—
Collecting various precious minerals and fossils is a hobby I inherited from my father, and it is also my only ultimate goal in life.
Secondly, you'll encounter various Pokémon related to the earth.
It would be even better if they could form a bond and become companions, but the mere act of meeting him was enough for him.
As for the final pursuit—
It's definitely the steely spirit of a man!
His team's three main Pokémon—Metamorphose, Aggron, and Skarmory—all showcase his aesthetic style.
Although Diancie doesn't seem to have any steel properties, the layer of hard diamonds covering her body is so pure that it easily surpasses even steel!
It's like a Pokémon that grew right in its strike zone!
However, Tianxi did not notice his increasingly intense gaze, but instead curiously stared at Qingyu on the other side.
The three people's gazes were all taken in by An Xin'er, who was sitting obediently next to Qingyu.
Is this the "triangle relationship" that often appears in the movies my mom makes?
The adult world is really interesting!
"I didn't expect Mr. Qingyu to know about the Land of Minerals?"
"Tianxi asked curiously."
According to the Minister of Drill, the Land of Minerals should have absolutely no contact with the human world.
Only when Yveltal awakens and the sacred diamond dims will each successive Princess Diancie go to assist Lord Xerneas.
And receive the aura blessed by that god of life, gaining the ability to condense a brand new sacred diamond.
But a thousand years have passed, so shouldn't humanity have forgotten about it long ago?
"I enjoy collecting legends and stories from different regions, so I know some information that normal people wouldn't know."
Qingyu smiled and replied casually.
Of course, this is definitely a white lie.
After all, even if the truth is told, no one is likely to believe it.
"Wow, Mr. Aoba, that's amazing!"
Tianxi nodded.
When it first came to the human world, it was actually a little apprehensive.
After all, this was its first time going out alone, and the Minister of Drill had said that there were good and bad people among humans, so it couldn't blindly believe what they said.
Looks like I'm pretty lucky, I just happened to run into two kind people!
If we go to the Forest of Orianth and defeat the evil god who corrupted the sacred diamond, everything should be back to normal!
Thinking of this, Tianxi was immediately filled with confidence.
Daigo was equally confident.
After all, he had already solved a huge problem like Hoopa, so a mere awakened legendary Pokémon would be a piece of cake for Qingyu.
If I just put in a little effort this time, I might be able to forge a friendship with Diancie and get the chance to go to the Land of Minerals!
So, for now, let's see how tough it is for Mikkuri to become the Hoenn Champion; he has a more important mission to accomplish.
I'm determined to become the mining king!
Daigo felt himself ignited.
Moreover, this trip to the Land of Minerals might bring unexpected surprises. Since the Land of Minerals is the origin of all the mineral veins in the Kalos region, could it also lead to a route to the Hoenn region?
Although it may require crossing an ocean —
"I have a feeling you're thinking about something really serious."
Aoba glanced at Daigo, noticing the rapidly changing expression on his face, and made a comment.
The friendly atmosphere, like a spring outing, lasted for about an hour.
Only when a large expanse of lush green forest appeared ahead did Qingyu take the initiative to end their pleasant conversation.
"We've arrived. The Oruans Forest is just ahead."
Even if he didn't say it, others were more or less aware of it.
After all, even ordinary people can clearly feel the vigorous vitality that spreads from the center of the forest.
It was completely different from what Qingyu had imagined.
That's understandable, considering that this place was already ravaged by Yveltal in the movie, so no amount of life force would be enough for it to absorb.
This time, the Cocoon of Destruction had already been moved by Vladari in advance, intending to charge the ultimate weapon, and its revival naturally could not affect the Forest of Orianth.
If you look into the distance, you will soon notice a strange tree that is shining brightly and full of life.
That must be Xerneas, right?
Qingyu pointed in the direction of the glowing trees.
Daigo immediately understood and commanded Metagross to slowly descend in that direction.
"I can feel the vibrant life force here, and a very special atmosphere—"
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Once back on the ground, Diancie immediately closed her eyes and carefully sensed the flow of energy in the air.
When it quickly opened its eyes again, its gaze was already fixed on the ancient tree in front of it.
"Lord Xerneas is here!"
Even if it had never seen this god of life, the energy source alone was enough for it to get the answer!
Who else but Xerneas could possess such abundant life energy?
"This disguise is too convincing—"
Qingyu also curiously examined the glowing ancient tree in front of her, marveling at it.
If he hadn't known what Xerneas looked like, he probably would have been fooled by the clever disguise.
When Xerneas is asleep, only its intricate antlers, forming a tree-like structure, are visible on its head.
You wouldn't be able to tell it's a legendary Pokémon without careful observation.
Speaking of which—
I wonder if this fairy-like atmosphere is good for Sylveon?
If I absorb some energy from a legendary Pokémon, what if I can actually learn a move or two from it?
Even if you can't master the Earth Control technique, borrowing a basic version of the Fairy Aura is pretty good too!
So before waking Xerneas, Qingyu took a Poké Ball out of his pocket and pressed the trigger.
"Bu-i?"
After landing gracefully, Sylveon looked around in confusion.
It's hard to describe the feeling, but the aura surrounding it makes it feel warm and has a wonderfully welcoming quality.
"That's the fairy aura of Xerneas, the god of life."
Qingyu smiled, squatted down, and patted its head.
"How was it? Did you feel anything special?"
"Buee! ∑(*°A°/)/"
Sylveon paused for a moment, then subconsciously took a few more breaths, revealing an expression of enjoyment.
Hmm—it doesn't seem like there's anything particularly special about it?
But since the trainer said that, it must mean that he hasn't absorbed enough!
Sylveon breathed heavily as it slowly moved forward with cat-like steps.
The closer it got to the glowing tree, the denser the surrounding fairy energy became, even making it a little dizzy.
However----
Just as Sylveon's ribbons, fluttering in the wind, were about to touch the tree trunk, the tree suddenly trembled.
Then, a large tree covered with colorful leaves suddenly rose from the ground, revealing the huge head of a doe.
"Bu-bu-ee?!?"