Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 220 Death and Love

Chapter 220 Death and Love
Time flies by.

Before they knew it, it was October of the 151st year of the Kingdom Calendar.

This is Raven's fourth year in this world.

The Unova region has undergone tremendous changes.

Through the continuous efforts of Raven and others, the ignorant and backward system and the masses are gradually changing.

Humans and Pokémon are gradually merging.

Even though conflicts and struggles may arise during this process, in the end, thanks to the efforts of humans, the wild Pokémon are willing to put aside their differences and try to make contact with humans.

In one year, Raven mobilized the entire nation and, with the cooperation of mayors across the country, promoted the Pokémon Center across the country.

Even the most remote villages in the Unova region will have a classic red-roofed, white-walled building.

"Next, we just need to wait for trainers from all over to collect the gym badges and come to Raven City for the final celebration," Raven thought to himself.

If nothing unexpected happens during this period.

Next spring, a new batch of boys and girls will turn sixteen. At that time, they will receive their starter Pokémon from the Trainer Association and embark on their journey.

I just wonder how those trainers are doing...

Just as Raven was deep in thought, Elif suddenly walked in from outside.

"His Majesty!"

Raven turned around and immediately saw the solemn expression on Elif's face.

His heart skipped a beat; the bad premonition he had been harboring for so long reached its peak at this moment.

"What's wrong, Elif?"

"Your Majesty, news has come from trainer associations across the country that, as of now, nearly a hundred trainers traveling abroad have lost contact with us!" Elif replied.

Upon hearing this, Raven immediately felt a sense of "I knew it!"

Has this day finally come?
Wilderness travel is fraught with danger. Even in the peaceful and stable modern world thousands of years later, trainers frequently go missing in the wild.

Many of them lost their lives.

For example, encountering natural disasters, or being attacked by powerful wild Pokémon.

They are currently in the initial stages of integration, and all of this is simply unavoidable.

Raven closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly asked:
"Should we try to go and look for them?"

"According to information from the Trainers Association and local police stations, they have dispatched a considerable number of people to search in the wild."

"Although some lost trainers were found, the bodies of many trainers who had lost vital signs were also found... Some died protecting their Pokémon, while others were attacked and killed by wild Pokémon."

"According to the intelligence sent back, some trainers' Pokémon stayed by their side after they died, unwilling to leave for a long time."

"Irif replied in a deep voice."

Hearing these words, Raven felt quite heavy-hearted.

For ordinary people, these news stories might just be heard and then forgotten.

But as the ruler of a country, he had to find a way to resolve this situation and give an answer to his people who trusted him.

“Your Majesty…” Seeing Raven’s silence, Elif hesitated for a moment before speaking, “You have done very well. These things are unavoidable. You should know that even before you ascended the throne, a large number of civilians died in Pokémon attacks every year.”

"Thanks to your efforts, the number of casualties has decreased significantly over the past two years. Even now, only a small fraction of the thousands of trainers who went on trips have lost their lives."

“I know,” Raven said softly. “I’m just a little saddened by the sacrifice of our people.”

"His Majesty……"

“But compared to grief, there are more important things waiting for us to do.” After a moment of contemplation, Raven slowly spoke:
"Next, we need to minimize casualties, make those trainers stronger, and improve their self-defense capabilities."

"Publish the names of the victims in the newspapers; they were all brave warriors who sacrificed themselves for the kingdom."

"In addition, send people to comfort their families and take a sum of money from the national treasury as compensation to their families."

“Yes, Your Majesty!” Elif nodded. “I will do it right away!”

After saying that, Eriff turned and left in a hurry.

Suddenly, only Raven and a group of Pokémon remained in the bedroom.

"Ouch?"

Seeing Raven's somber expression, Dragonite and Flamethrower approached him with concern, one on each side to comfort and accompany him.

The Monarch Serpent watched from afar. Although it did not approach, a hint of worry was hidden in its calm eyes.

Kyurem looked at Raven, but made no move, for he had already sensed Raven's will and seen the actions he had taken through Raven's heart.

it is more than words.

"I'm fine." Raven smiled and patted the heads of the Dragonite and the others, then looked out at the sky, his words full of emotion and sighs.

"I was just wondering what it must have felt like for those Pokémon to witness their trainers die."

The Pokémon selected by the Trainers Association as initial partners for new trainers are all gentle, approachable, and easy to build relationships with.

During their months-long journey, these Pokémon must have developed a very deep bond with their trainers.

And now, their trainer is dead.

These Pokémon must be very sad and heartbroken.

What should they do next?

As far as Raven knows, Pokémon are very sentimental.

Some Pokémon will not forget their trainers even thousands of years after their death; they will stay in the places where their trainers lived, forever.

"Ouch..."

Hearing Raven's words, Dragonite and Flamethrower couldn't help but imagine that feeling.

However, the Dragonite felt a pang of heartache whenever it thought of Raven's death and never seeing him again.

It was terrified that Raven would die.

Pokémon often express their emotions in a very direct way.

Dragonite grabbed Raven and hugged him tightly.

Raven could naturally sense what Dragonite was thinking.

He sighed helplessly, then turned around and gave Dragonite a comforting hug.

"Don't be afraid, don't worry, I've always been by your side."

"Besides, with you all here, and with Kyurem protecting me, how could I possibly die?"

"Ouch..."

Dragonite blinked, thought about it carefully, and realized that it seemed to be true.