Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 241 After the Turmoil
Boom! ...
In the depths of the sky, a pale white beam of light streaked across the heavens like a meteor, traveling at a speed exceeding the speed of light.

In that instant, even the waves on the sea seemed to freeze under this invisible pressure, the surrounding air was distorted by the high temperature, and the visible heat wave distorted the distant coastline.

The Galar region, the seat of the royal family.

The current king stood in front of the observation deck, a confident smile on his face.

Their massive army is about to conquer Carlos, marking the first step in the Galatian royal family's rule over the world.

"Your Majesty, congratulations!"

A member of the Galatian royal family bowed respectfully to the man.

"Your greatness will be known to the world, and thousands of years from now, people all over the world will praise your name."

The man smiled slightly.

The royal family members around them looked at each other, seemingly about to begin celebrating the victory in the war.

But before everyone could finish cheering, the sky suddenly turned white.

Immediately afterwards, a beam of white light that had turned back from a thousand miles away hurtled toward them.

"What is that?!"

The king's smile froze on his face. He looked up and saw a white beam of light, powerful enough to block out the sunlight, falling vertically like the wrath of God.

No warning, no roar, only a moment of utter silence—

The next moment, it seemed as if a giant beast was awakening deep within the earth.

The foundation of the entire royal city began to tremble violently, and rubble exploded like raindrops.

The sky was instantly dyed a blinding milky white, and then a terrifying shockwave swept across the entire city at the speed of light.

On the street, the running crowd was instantly vaporized. The solid granite buildings melted the moment the white light touched them, turning into a torrent of molten lava.

Even the Metagross, which dwelled atop the tower and symbolized the glory of the Galar royal family, turned to ashes before it could even utter a mournful cry in the face of this absolute power.

That is the true power of the ultimate weapon.

It is no longer a funnel for absorbing life, but a cannon barrel for unleashing destruction.

The legendary energy it absorbed was now entirely transformed into the purging of its enemies.

They marched thousands of miles, crossing mountains and seas, just to unleash this destructive fury precisely on the invaders' homeland.

This is the most ferocious revenge from a deposed monarch.

Outside the royal city, the flock of steel-armored crows had not yet had time to retreat when they were enveloped by the aftershocks of the white light.

Thousands of black feathers burst into flames in an instant, and a burning black rain fell from the sky. Galar's proud aerial ace was completely destroyed by this attack.

Inside the royal palace.

The Galar general, who had just been indulging in the fantasy of victory, was now slumped under the throne.

He watched helplessly as the white light devoured his army, engulfed the entire royal city, and even evaporated the distant sea into a huge cloud of white mist.

The earth trembled, and space itself distorted.

The beam of light eventually exploded deep within the heart of Galar, like the roar of a prehistoric cannon. The shockwave overturned several mountains, and a tsunami swept across the entire coastline.

Immediately afterwards, white light swept outwards in all directions.

It's near, it's near!
The Galar royal family, their faces filled with terror, tried to turn and flee, but the white light appeared before them almost instantly, engulfing them.

For three whole days, the Galar region was shrouded in this apocalyptic dust, obscuring the sun and moon.

Over Shixiang City.

Raven hovered in mid-air, piloting his Kyurem, looking down at Stone City, which had just been ravaged by war.

Xerneas and Yveltal stood on either side, the blue of life and the dark red of death intertwined in the night sky, witnessing this tragic end.

Although the white light had faded into the distance, the calamity in the city had not completely dissipated.

The ultimate weapon absorbed too much of the source energy, causing the earth to crack inch by inch, the once lush vegetation to wither instantly, and even the air to be filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder and death.

Fortunately, Kyurem, along with Xerneas and Yveltal, intervened in time, confining the power within the castle's perimeter and preventing it from devouring all life in the surrounding area as recorded in history.

Raven turned around and looked out of the city.

There, tens of thousands of Carlos soldiers and hundreds of thousands of civilians stared blankly in this direction.

These people and Pokémon, who should have been devoured by the ultimate weapon in this war, have survived unharmed.

Raven breathed a sigh of relief.

AZ stood atop the ruins of the palace, his clothes tattered and his body covered in blood.

He watched the white light disappear into the distance, the madness in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by an empty, lifeless stillness.

The newly resurrected flower petal floated to the side, the Eternal Flower emitting a faint yet warm light, healing its wounds.

But AZ seemed oblivious, slowly reaching out to stroke the reborn flower petals.

“That’s great… Huayedi, you’re alive…” he murmured to himself, his voice hoarse like a broken bellows.

Shixiang City was reduced to ruins, and the invaders were completely annihilated.

This was a victory that was almost mutually assured destruction.

The petals of the Eternal Flower looked at Az with concern, then looked around at her home, now reduced to ruins.

In mid-air, Raven looked at AZ, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He neither offered comfort nor blamed anyone, because what had already happened was irrelevant.

AZ was unaware that he possessed the power to stop the war, so his first thought upon seeing Carlos's attack was the ultimate weapon.

He hadn't expected the Galar army to advance so quickly, and that Az would use this time to activate his ultimate weapon.

Fortunately, his presence has minimized the losses.

Xerneas and Yveltal gazed at the now-calmed earth, then turned to look at Kyurem and the human beside them.

They had initially thought this being was an invader from the Carlos region, but now it seemed that the being was not that kind of being.

Without saying much, the God of Life and the God of Death nodded slightly to Raven and Kyurem, then turned and left.

*
Three days later, in Shixiang City.

The city, which had just experienced war, was in dire need of reconstruction. Although their homes were destroyed, fortunately, they were still alive.

Life must go on.

After the deceased were buried, the people of the city returned to their peaceful lives, and new homes awaited them to build.

"Report! The remaining Galerian army has completely withdrawn from the Carlos region!"

A guard came to report, his face beaming with excitement.

"I heard something big happened in the Galar region. I think it must be that Your Majesty's thing that hit those thieves' hometown!"

"Good, well done!"

"Those damned Galar people, invaders, they deserve to taste this!"

"Only in this way can we live up to the sacrifices of our brothers!"

The ministers of this country were visibly agitated, their hearts filled with intense hatred at the mention of the Galatians.

As an outsider, Raven did not get involved.

He couldn't help but think that if he were Az, facing this situation—his country being invaded and his people dying under the enemy's swords—he would probably make the same choice as Az.

On the throne, Az closed his eyes, his face showing exhaustion.

He looked at Raven with gratitude.

Later, he learned from the ministers about everything the King of the Commonwealth had done for them.

He was also incredibly relieved. If it weren't for Raven, that final weapon would probably have devoured all life around them that day.

He almost caused a major disaster.

Now, he is no longer qualified to be king.

AZ slowly stood up, his heavy steps carrying him down from the throne, each step feeling as if he were treading on shattered mountains and rivers.

He didn't look at the excited ministers around him, nor at the cheering soldiers; he simply walked straight to Raven and knelt on one knee. This kneeling was a gesture of gratitude from a deposed monarch to his savior, and even more so, a repentance for nearly destroying everything.

"Your Majesty Raven..."

AZ's voice was low and hoarse, devoid of any imperial arrogance, only filled with endless relief and guilt.

"Carlos owes you a life, and I, AZ, owe you the whole world."

Raven was silent for a moment, then reached out and gently helped him up.

"You are protecting your homeland and country, I am just doing what I should do."

As soon as he finished speaking, a soft light suddenly emanated from outside the palace.

The petals of the Eternal Flower gently landed in AZ's palm, their soft trembling as if soothing him gently.

Looking at his long-lost companion, AZ couldn't help but feel his eyes well up with tears.

He almost lost his country, his capital, and countless people, but he finally found the only light he wanted to protect.

"I am no longer worthy to be king."

AZ raised her head, her gaze resolute.

"From this day forward, I relinquish the throne of Carlos and will spend the rest of my life traversing this shattered land, using the power of the Eternal Flower to heal the wounds left by war."

"Your Majesty, no!"

The courtiers were shocked and tried to dissuade him, but AZ raised his hand to stop them.

"No need for further words. This is the punishment I deserve, and the only compensation I can offer."

He turned and looked out the window at the civilians rebuilding their homes, at the faces that had rekindled their hope.

The smoke of battle in Shixiang City has dissipated, and sunlight pierces through the clouds, shining on the cracked earth.

Although the area is devastated, life is gradually returning.

Raven watched this scene, and a thought stirred within him.

He thought of Raven City in the distance, of its brightly lit streets, and of the harmonious coexistence of humans and Pokémon.

The people here will one day regain that kind of life.

“I have a suggestion that can help you recover as much as possible and recuperate,” Raven suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, everyone around him immediately turned to look at him.

“Our Commonwealth, like Carlos today, has suffered greatly from war. The civilians there are starving and freezing, and many die of hunger and cold every year.”

"However, this path was wrong. After continuous exploration, we found a new path."

"Nowadays, every commoner in the United Kingdom can fill their stomachs and wear thick clothes. Even in the coldest winter, no one starves or freezes to death."

"Everyone has food to eat, everyone has a house to live in, everyone has land to cultivate, and everyone has warm clothes to wear."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding ministers gasped in surprise.

"How is this possible?!"

"Even a god probably couldn't feed all the people in an entire country, could he?!"

Because it's simply impossible.

With the productivity of those serfs and plantation owners, they simply couldn't have achieved that level!
Raven simply smiled at this.

"Therefore, we learned to borrow the power of [Warcraft]."

"In Unova, we call [monsters] [Pokémon], and everyone can live and fight alongside Pokémon."

"Pokémon that can breathe fire can help us with cooking, and Pokémon that can breathe water can help us with washing clothes. Not only that, but some Pokémon can also be very useful in farming, smelting, mining, and cooking."

"And everything I just said was thanks to the help of these Pokémon."

As Raven's voice slowly faded away.

Everyone present was almost dumbfounded.

A moment later, a white-bearded minister, as if he had seen a ghost, let out a cry of alarm.

"Borrow the power of magical beasts? How is that possible!"

"Those wild monsters are extremely ferocious; they'll attack any human they see immediately!"

"Nothing is impossible if you find the right method," Raven reminded him. "Wasn't the Corviknight army of the Galar Kingdom just using the power of Pokémon?"

“And…” Raven’s gaze fell on Flavourie: “Emperor Az’s Flavourie is also a Pokémon, but it was able to sacrifice itself to protect Az.”

Upon hearing this, the room fell silent, and even the air seemed to freeze for a few seconds.

The flower petals trembled gently in AZ's palm, the halo of the eternal flower both tender and resolute.

Only then did everyone realize that their most precious guardian was actually one of the "ferocious monsters" in their eyes.

Raven glanced around, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable, penetrating power:

"Pokémon are not beasts, nor are they weapons. They are just like us humans, part of this world, and equal beings who coexist with us."

He raised his hand and waved it, and the Poké Ball shone with a soft white light in his palm.

The next second, Dragonite, Volcarona, and Serperior appeared one after another.

They did not exert any pressure; they simply stood quietly beside Raven, like a group of loyal guards.

“See?” Raven said softly, “They are gentle, intelligent, and able to fight alongside humans. The prosperity of the Commonwealth is not due to the grace of God, but because we chose to cooperate.”

The ministers looked at each other, their shock gradually turning into deep thought.

For a long time, humanity's understanding of monsters has been limited to "combat power" and "threat".

Humans naturally believe that they are the masters of this world, so some humans use violence to enslave and exploit those magical beasts.

But what they saw before them overturned their centuries-old beliefs.

AZ gazed at the Pokémon behind Raven with a complex and profound look in his eyes.

He remembered that day when Huayeti burned her life to protect him and Carlos.

He then learned that some Pokémon understand loyalty and sacrifice better than humans.

"Is the United States model... feasible?" an old minister asked in a trembling voice.

If that were the case, wouldn't Carlos also be able to become more prosperous?
Raven smiled slightly and nodded, saying:
"Unova has been operating for several years now, and it has proven that when humans and Pokémon coexist peacefully, rather than humans controlling Pokémon, this land becomes more prosperous and peace lasts longer."

He looked at AZ with a sincere tone.

"Kalos is devastated, and the road to reconstruction is long. If you can take this opportunity to break free from the old shackles, perhaps you can find your own path to a new life. As an ally, I am willing to cooperate with you on behalf of Unova and guide you and Pokémon forward together."

One of the ministers glanced at Az, then at Raven, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes: "I wonder why His Majesty Raven is willing to lend a helping hand to our Carlos?"

Raven simply smiled at this.

"I want to create a world where humans and Pokémon can live and move forward together. This is my ideal and something I promised Kyurem."

Upon hearing this, everyone was momentarily speechless.

Z remained silent for a long time before looking down at the flower petal stem in his palm.

The Eternal Flower gently brushed against his fingertips, as if silently supporting his decision.

"it is good."

AZ suddenly raised his head, his gaze firm, his voice hoarse yet resolute.

"Kalos is willing to try. In the name of the last monarch of Kalos, I present the gift of diplomatic relations to the Kingdom of Unova. From this day forward, Kalos will be an ally of Unova, and together we will explore a future where humans and monsters... no, with Pokémon coexist!"

These words shocked everyone present.

“On behalf of the United Kingdom, I welcome Carlos to the fold.” Raven extended his hand and said with a smile, “May we join hands to restore peace and prosperity to this land.”

As AZ looked at Raven's outstretched hand, the weariness in his eyes faded, replaced by a long-lost hope.

He gently took that hand in his.

The moment their hands clasped together, a new light seemed to quietly bloom on the ruins of Shixiang City.

In the corner, Zygarde Core's gaze fell upon the two's clasped hands, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)