Pokémon: The Sims.

Chapter 404 Where Are the People Who Came to Gaze at the Moon Together?

Wu Ge took out the stone slab from the ground, ready to examine it closely.

However, under the firelight...

Wu Ge discovered that there were words on the stone slab.

Perhaps it was the power of the stone slab, but these words did not gradually fade away with the passage of time.

On the contrary, it is just as it was written.

Wu Ge reached out and wiped.

It can even erase the writing on it.

"Did Rami write these?"

Most missions in this world are not glorious, but burdensome.

As the king of the Kingdom of Earth, I have failed my father's choice, my teacher's guidance, and Zekrom's trust.

Even this country, as my life fades, is gradually becoming more turbulent.

I know that when my life ends, the kingdom of earth will likely shatter, and everything I have done so far will be in vain.

I am a complete and utter failure.

Kazan, who constantly proclaimed he would sacrifice everything for his ambition, ultimately couldn't let go of his gratitude towards his teacher; while I, who initially vowed to protect everything, ended up sacrificing all that was precious.

I don't understand, and I'm not reconciled to it.

I have sacrificed everything for this.

Isn't that enough?

Teacher, am I the one who went the wrong way?

If only you were still here.

That way I won't get lost.

【teacher】

Have you come to pick me up?

The writing on the stone slab ends abruptly here.

The last stroke left a long mark on the stone slab.

"Actually, at the moment when I regained consciousness, I thought about a lot of things again."

Wu Ge held a stone slab in his hand.

It's like having a conversation with Rami from a thousand years ago.

"As the national advisor, I must ensure that you become great and wise rulers who bring happiness to the land."

"But as your teacher, I hope you will never get lost again, that every apple you buy will be sweet, and that you will live a happy life as free as dandelions."

"Although it may go against the late king's wishes, I want to say that whatever kind of life you want to live, your teacher will support you."

"As long as it's the path you chose yourself."

"It must be the right path."

Wu Ge lowered his eyelids and stretched out his finger to slowly erase the words from back to front.
"If one day, I, as a teacher, possess the power to travel through time and reverse life and death, I will personally convey these words to you."

As the last trace of writing was erased.

Wu Ge finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

The joy of obtaining the stone slab was somewhat diminished.

"Tine?"

Victini sensed Wu Ge's emotions and flew over to hug his arm.

"Let's go."

Wu Ge put away the stone slab and turned to leave.

Just now.

The Earth Scepter flashed.

More accurately, the core of the earth lit up.

It seems to be reminding Wu Ge that it still exists.

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Wu Ge glanced at the Earth Scepter.

This is a creation of the people of the earth, a symbol of royal power belonging to the kingdom of the earth.

Even though Dresa gave this thing to him in the first place.

But in essence, Wu Ge is not entitled to it.

and.

Wu Ge felt there was no need to bring this thing along.

I'll take it with me.

Useless.

If left behind, it might be used in the future to manipulate the Earth Sword and the boundary marker.

"Ok?"

Thinking of this, Wu Ge suddenly frowned.

Yes.

The Earth Scepter allows those without the bloodline of the Earth People to wield the Earth Sword and the Boundary Marker.

If this thing falls into the wrong hands in the future, it might be used against the Dragon Vein or Victini, which would be quite bad.

We must take it with us.

Wu Ge changed his mind and reached out to pull out the fully restored Earth Scepter.

Put away the Scepter of Earth.

Wu Ge held Bictini in his arms and lightly touched the ground with his feet.

The water carried him upwards.

five minutes later.

Wu Ge appeared outside the Sword of Earth.

"Do you want to watch Cynthia's match, or shall we go for a walk?"

"Tigne".

"Okay, then I'll go later."

Wu Ge nodded.

After that, he carried the little guy on his head and wandered around the Earth Kingdom, comparing the changes that had taken place in the Earth Kingdom over the past thousand years.

It's evening.

When Wu Ge and Bictini found Cynthia.

She is currently playing her final match.

His opponent was none other than Kai, the leader of the Veil Dojo.

The Pokémon he used was an Infernape.

Its level is not low, reaching Lv.67, so it must be the second strongest in Akai's main team.

Garchomp and the others have no chance against this Infernape.

If he had arrived any earlier, Wu Ge could have taken the stage himself.

But once it's missed, it's missed.

Even if Wu Ge were to participate, it would be quite difficult for him to defeat Infernape, which is 14 levels higher.

Therefore, Wu Ge didn't feel it was a great pity.

The battle is over.

As expected, the winner was Kai and his Infernape.

Cynthia's Garchomp suffered a crushing defeat, its stats being utterly crushed.

Then came the awards ceremony.

The current chieftain of the Earth Clan is a rather old man.

He was slightly pleased to see Kai and a Lucario.

"Oh~ you have a Lucario, good, you have good taste. As the winner of this battle tournament, you are this year's Hero of Truth, and you can choose to take home a replica of one of the Twin Blades." The Earth Chieftain took out a yellow and purple medal and put it around Kai's neck.

Wu Ge looked closely.

Incredible.

This medal was actually made using stones of light and stones of darkness.

This thing can definitely be used as an evolution item for certain Pokémon.

The Stone of Light and the Stone of Darkness.

These two types of stones are not common in this era.

It is an evolution item that is valuable but unavailable.

As for the replica of the dual swords, Wu Ge believed that the people of the earth were not yet wealthy enough to forge the entire sword with light stones or dark stones.

Especially the Ruined Blade.

Given the size of that sword, it would probably require at least 50 standard-sized Dark Stones to forge it completely.

"I choose Blade of the Ruined King."

Ah Kai grinned, without hesitation.

Although he is only about 1.7 meters tall, his muscular physique is truly frightening.

The sword of the earth was like a toy in his hands.

He felt that a greatsword like the Blade of Ruin was more aesthetically pleasing.

general speaking.

Big is beautiful.

This is Akai's aesthetic standard.

"what?!"

At this moment, the Earth Clan Chief noticed Wu Ge.

His eyes lit up, and he abandoned Akai and went straight to Wu Ge, bowing deeply to him.

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I hope I won't be recognized.

Wu Ge looked at the Earth Clan Chief with a puzzled expression, and couldn't help but be startled.

He had no recollection of the Earth Clan having this tradition of bowing to people upon arrival.

Even Cynthia and Kai, who were standing nearby, looked at the Earth Chieftain with surprise.

But the local residents of Eindook who were watching were not surprised at all.

"I never expected that Riolu would come to Eindooc today. It's a truly delightful day."

The Earth Chieftain patted his neck, then looked at Cynthia, who was holding Wu Ge's hand.
"Are you Riolu's trainer?"

"Ah."

Cynthia nodded obediently.

"Excellent! Young lady, you have the bearing of an emperor."

".ah?"

"Haha, you'll understand in the future. How about joining our winner for dinner at the castle later? The open-air terrace at the top of the castle is a great place to admire the moon."

The Earth Chieftain extended an invitation to Cynthia.

"It's my pleasure!"

Cynthia agreed without hesitation.

She wanted to visit the castle where Riolu had spent a long time.

"Haha, let's go together then."

Under the leadership of the clan chief.

Cynthia, Akai, and the inhabitants of the city all headed towards the castle.

“There are so many people.”

Looking at the large, bustling group, Cynthia sighed.

"It's the same every year. Actually, everyone just takes this opportunity to have a party and relax together in the castle."

Jiang Ta, who was standing next to him, offered an explanation.

And indeed, it turned out as she said.

After having an outdoor barbecue together on the castle's rooftop, everyone went down to the lobby on the first floor to sing and dance.

Those left on the rooftop.

There were only drunkards lying on the ground and Wu Ge.

Even Bictini went downstairs to join the fun.

I sat on the edge of the rooftop.

He looked down at Eindook.

Every household was brightly lit.

"From this perspective, it's exactly the same as it was a thousand years ago."

Wu Ge smiled, pursing his lips.

Call ~
The autumn night wind carried a touch of desolation and melancholy.

It swept in from the distant buffalo pastures, passing through the streets and alleys of Eindook, crashing into the pear trees in the central square, and carrying a few withered yellow leaves into the sky.

Wu Ge reached out and gently pinched it.

A withered leaf was pinched between his fingers.

I looked up at the moon in the sky.

It was quite a satisfactory outcome.

"Perfect."

Wu Ge muttered something and released the leaf from his hand.

The leaf fell into the town below and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.

Where are those who came to gaze at the moon with me?

The scenery is vaguely similar to that of last year.

It's the same spot, and the same moon.

But the two boys who used to sit with him in this spot, enjoying the breeze and the moon, have both disappeared.

"Riolu~"

The girl's voice rang in my ears.

Wu Ge's emotions were interrupted, and he paused for a moment before looking to his side.

He then realized that Cynthia had somehow gotten to his side.

"What's wrong? Don't you want to play with everyone?"

"Yes, I want to, but I want to spend more time with Riolu."

Cynthia smiled slightly, reached out and hugged Wu Ge's arm, resting her head on his shoulder.

“Cynthia”.

"Ok?"

"Thank you."

Why thank me?

The girl looked puzzled, blinked her bright, watery eyes, and stared intently at Wu Ge.

The autumn wind blew her long golden hair.

A few strands of gold thread brushed against Wu Ge's nose, making him rub his nose involuntarily.

The words I was about to say were swallowed back down because of this action.

Wu Ge looked up at the girl beside him, smiled, and all his words could be summed up in one simple sentence:
Thank you for letting me become your partner.

Your appearance has erased the loneliness that was about to well up in my heart.

(End of this chapter)