Pokémon: This trainer is too wild!

Chapter 354 Mammon said he wanted immortality; the seven-colored deer was too selfless.
"I've heard that you, Xerneas, can share in eternal life, is that right?"

Mammon didn't probe; instead, he asked Xerneas directly.

Whether Xerneas can share in eternal life remains unknown to this day.

After all, in the Pokémon world, the Pokédex is actually written by professors and various researchers after collecting information, and much of it is subjective.

Xerneas is described in the Bestiary as follows: It is said that he was able to share eternal life, and was resurrected after sleeping for 1000 years in the form of a tree.

However, the information in the Pokédex is not entirely accurate; much of it is exaggerated or the meaning of the description is unclear.

For example, the most classic examples are Gardevoir creating black holes and Gothic Lady influencing the starry sky tens of thousands of light-years away.

If Gardevoir and Gothia have this ability, what chance do other Pokémon have?

For example, the title of "World's Most Beautiful Pokémon" was held by Milotic before Generation VI, but after Generation VI, Diancie was also hailed as the most beautiful Pokémon in the world in the Pokédex.

So which one is the 'most beautiful in the world'?
Another classic example is Mew. Many people think Mew is high-class because it doesn't actually have a definite 'Pokémon ancestor' setting.

However, the original description in the Pokédex actually states: "Because it can use all moves, many scholars believe it is the ancestor of Pokémon."

Putting aside the fact that the Pokédex uses the statement that "many scholars believe it is the ancestor of Pokémon."

In fact, the origin of the Pokémon world can be completely determined. Arceus created the Pokémon universe, and the world's first Pokémon were Giratina and the other "six gods".

It has absolutely nothing to do with Mew. If we had to say something, it's not impossible that Mew might be the ancestor of ordinary Pokémon.

Can Mew use all its moves? That actually depends on the perspective, because Mew cannot use many moves when it doesn't transform.

The Pokédex entry states that Mew can use all moves. This description isn't actually wrong, just inaccurate, because Mew can indeed learn all moves from the TM, which is correct.

However, there are many moves, as well as moves that the move learner cannot record, that Mew cannot use.

Therefore, the Pokédex is too subjective, speculative, and exaggerated. You can believe it, but you can't believe it completely, since in the Pokémon world, the Pokédex is filled out by people.

Mammon could write an illustrated guide; he just needed to apply to renowned professors like Yukinari Oki, Utsugi, and Odama.

Whether Xerneas's Pokédex entry is accurate or not is uncertain, so Mammon directly asked it.

Strictly speaking, no.

Xerneas responded to Mammon in this way.

"Could you elaborate?" Mammon wasn't too surprised, after all, if Xerneas really could grant immortality.

Why would Vladali need to rely on the ultimate weapon?
The activation of the ultimate weapon requires Xerneas's energy, and then one can use the ultimate weapon to gain immortality.

If Xerneas himself can grant immortality, isn't Vladali's work redundant?

Unless Xerneas himself is incapable of granting immortality, a fact that Vladari learned in the game after capturing Xerneas.

That's when they used the ultimate weapon.

"The life force I share can extend the life force needed for human existence, but your human bodies will continue to grow and age."

That should make Mammon understand.

Simply put, the life force provided by Xerneas can grant immortality, but not eternal youth, because the human body has its limits.

"Mammon, do you want immortality?"

Xerneas looked at Mammon, and it probably sensed this.

“That’s right, I have everything I need now, Xerneas, you understand, right?”

Mammon admitted it outright.

"For me, everything is readily available, and my life is already infinitely close to perfect, but I am still missing one thing."

“Mammon, for you humans, immortality is by no means happiness; long life may also be a curse.”

Xerneas said that he was a long-lived species, so he could understand very well the desire and pursuit of longevity by short-lived species like Mammon.

But is immortality truly a blessing?

Zernias did not think so.

"And you will have a wife and children, your family, your friends, all your ties, and you will watch them grow old and die as time goes by, while you yourself remain forever young."

"Can you accept this outcome?"

Xerneas cannot grant Mammon immortality, but with its life force, it can actually make Mammon internally immortal and slow down the aging of his body.

Even if true immortality is impossible, it is definitely possible to make Mammon live for several hundred years.

But that kind of false immortality is not a good thing.

Upon hearing Xerneas's words, Gadria felt a pang of anxiety.

Indeed, if Mammon were to gain immortality while she were to lose her youth, it would certainly not be her wish.

"Isn't it enough if the person I love can also stay with me forever?"

Mammon had naturally considered what Xerneas had said.

"It seems you've made your decision."

Xerneas didn't say much; it's perfectly normal for humans to pursue immortality.

Xerneas has already given its warning, and it is not prepared to say anything more.

It simply stomped on Yveltal again, knocking him unconscious as he opened his eyes, so that Yveltal would continue to 'sleep' and not get up to cause trouble.

"Yes, I have a plan, but I need your help, Xerneas."

Mammon nodded and explained his solution.

“There is a person of exceptional talent who created a divine artifact that can help me achieve immortality, but the device requires your energy to activate, Xerneas.”

"I see." Xerneas's eyes rippled slightly. Humans, indeed, are a race capable of creating miracles.

“Since it is Mammon’s request, then I grant it.”

Xerneas agreed, not considering Mammon's immortality a bad thing.

It could sense that Mammon wasn't a bad person, and that was enough.

It's not necessarily a bad thing that such a long-lived species of human exists in this world.

Moreover, if Mammon lives forever, Yveltal will always be by Mammon's side, which will prevent Yveltal from causing widespread destruction, which is also a good thing.

"But Mammon, please promise me that if one day you grow weary of this world, please don't destroy it, okay?"

Xernias's gentle telepathy carried a request.

"Please remember your original intention when the time comes, instead of embarking on a path of no return."

Yes, this was Xerneas's final request. If a human like Mammon developed negative feelings of world-weariness because of his immortality, he would be far more terrifying than Yveltal is now.

"Please don't worry, it won't happen."

Mammon nodded with a smile.

He understood what Xerneas meant, but he couldn't possibly 'go crazy,' after all, Mammon knew perfectly well that even if this world was no longer fun, there were still parallel worlds to enjoy.

Besides, he doesn't intend to live forever alone; he has a wife.

Xerneas nodded with a smile in his eyes, then looked down at Yveltal on the ground.

“Then I’ll capture it.” Mammon took out an empty High Ball and began to capture Yveltal.

Since it was Yveltal after all, Mammon didn't ask Mewtwo for 'help'.

However, it must be said that the process of subduing Yveltal was indeed very difficult. Although he was already unconscious, Yveltal's subconscious struggle was astonishing enough.

It took over two hundred Poké Balls to catch Yveltal; if Mammon hadn't carried enough Poké Balls, it might not have been enough.

It's worth mentioning that Yveltal woke up several times during the night, but Xerneas kindly kicked it each time to help it fall back asleep.

But the result was ultimately good.

"But putting it in the ball doesn't mean it's completely subdued. I still need to have a proper chat with it."

Mammon fiddled with the Poké Ball in his hand, pondering how to completely win Yveltal's 'heart'.

Perhaps we still need a special 'welcome party'.

“That’s right, but Mammon, you can definitely do it.” Xerneas had great confidence in Mammon.

"Namamen, do you need my help now?"

"I can't help but ask," Xerneas asked very considerately.

"Because I am about to share my life with this land, and after that I will fall into a deep sleep."

"Will you be able to wake up in the middle?" Mammon was a little troubled. To be honest, he suddenly thought of something.

If he were to be illuminated by the eternal light of the ultimate weapon at this moment, would he remain frozen in his current state?

He's only seventeen years old; he's not fully developed yet.

"Unless there are special circumstances, it probably won't work. However, I can retain some of my life force so that you can use Yveltal to wake me up in case of an emergency."

After thinking for a moment, Xerneas said this to Mammon.

Its dormancy is actually a slow recovery of the life force it has shared, so strictly speaking, it certainly cannot awaken.

But there are always exceptions, aren't there?

"Okay, thank you, Xerneas."

"I should be thanking you, Mammon. Your appearance freed me from that painful cycle."

Xerneas's eyes and tone were so gentle.

Even Mammon, upon hearing these words, couldn't help but be somewhat moved.

Honestly, this was the first time he had ever encountered such a gentle Pokémon. He was clearly the one who got the better deal, and Xerneas should be able to understand that.

But Xerneas remained selfless, gentle, and grateful in his thanks to him.

This sincerity made Mammon feel very complicated.

“Then I look forward to our next meeting, Mammon.”

Xerneas gazed at the lifeless gray earth, took two slow steps forward, and his body shone with a dazzling seven-colored light.

A vibrant light swept across everything in front of them in an instant.

The deathly gray gradually returned to color; flowers, trees, Pokémon—all creatures whose lives had been taken by Yveltal Deathwing—were once again brimming with life.

And all of this comes from the selfless Xerneas.

It shared its life force with these creatures, giving them a new lease on life.

This is the 'cycle' of Xerneas and Yveltal: Yveltal awakens to take, and Xerneas awakens to give.

But is this actually fair? No, it's not. Xerneas is sharing the life force he had painstakingly restored through his slumber.

It replenished the lives of these creatures with its own life.

But the loving Xerneas never cared about these things; each time it awoke, it gave so selflessly.

When the light faded, a vibrant land once again appeared before Mammon and Cattleya.

Beautiful flowers, green grass and trees, and those bewildered yet joyful wild Pokémon—what a moving sight!

"Xerneas... is so great!"

Gadriya watched this scene and couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of her heart.

"Yes, it is indeed great."

Mammon looked at Xerneas, but what stood there was no longer the seven-colored deer, but a large tree without leaves.

It has fallen into a deep sleep.

“I also look forward to our next meeting, Xerneas,” Mammon said softly, stroking the Tree of Life.

Without hesitation, Mammon took out his phone.

Under Cattleya's questioning gaze, he dialed a number.

“Yes, Balza, this is Mammon. Yes, I need Hoopa’s help with something. Could you call it for me? Okay, I’ll wait.”

Mammon didn't hang up the phone, and soon after.

"Mammon, Mammon~ What's wrong?"

The voice of punishing Hoopa came over.

“It’s Mammon, not Mammon,” Mammon corrected.

"Here's the thing, Hoopa, I just met Xerneas and we hit it off immediately, but it's fallen asleep again. I'd like to move it to a new place. Can you help me with that?"

"Huh? Are we moving Xerneas?"

"Yes, you take it to your place first, and then you can take it to Regigigas, is that alright?"

Mammon had no choice, since Hoopa was currently under punishment and couldn't pass through the golden ring, otherwise there wouldn't have been so much trouble.

Just send Punish Hoopa directly to him and deliver the Tree of Life; there's no need to take an extra step.

"Oh, no problem, Mammo, leave it to me."

As soon as the words were spoken, a golden ring of space silently appeared above the Tree of Life, completely enveloping it.

When they looked again, the Tree of Life had disappeared.

"Alright, Mammoth, I've sent Xerneas to Regigigas's side. Hoopa, aren't you awesome?"

"Hoopa, my Superman, you're amazing!"

Mammon couldn't help but admire it; he was truly impressed. Hoopa was just too good to be true.

at the same time.

Regigigas, who was sleeping underground, suddenly felt an itch on the top of his head. What was that?
Regigigas thought for a moment, then got up and grabbed the thing.

then……

Regigigas stared at the strange tree in his hand, lost in thought.

Xerneas: "..."

(End of this chapter)