Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 247 People's personalities are all compromises

Upon hearing this, Elif's body trembled, and his eyes were filled with worry.

"Your Majesty, are you going to lead the expedition yourself? Wouldn't that be somewhat dangerous?"

“Don’t worry, Eriff,” Raven said, though he actually had a lot of grievances against the Galar royal family.

As far as he knew, these royal family members did nothing but steal the credit for defeating the Dark Night with Raikou, Zacian, and Zamazenta, claiming the title of hero for themselves. They also obstructed players in various ways during the game.

Rather than watching that future arrive, let's take control of Galar now, support Calyrex to become king, and then maintain Galar's operation through the Pokémon League, creating a new kingdom where humans and Pokémon coexist.

More importantly, unlike other legendary Pokémon, Calyrex is a deity worshipped by gods. The more people know about Him and the more people believe in Him, the stronger His power becomes.

As the King of Abundance, the Raicrown King could easily solve the food problem in the Galar region.

With that thought in mind, Raven walked to the center of the study and his gaze fell on the nautical chart of the entire continent hanging on the wall.

Kanto, Kalos, Padia, Unova, Galar, Alola, Hoenn... Several discovered territories are divided by the deep blue sea, yet are tightly intertwined by war and grudges.

“They have seized my fleet and imprisoned my people. I cannot stand idly by.”

Raven lightly tapped his fingertip on the sea off the coast of Galar. He knew very well that his decision to help Carlos repel the Galar army would inevitably invite Galar's revenge.

However, if he had to choose between the invaders and the natives, he would not hesitate to choose Carlos, who was suffering immensely.

“I’ll go, that’s the most direct and easiest way,” Raven said.

Elif still wanted to offer advice, but when he looked up and saw Raven's eyes, he knew that His Majesty's mind was made up.

This king, who rose from chaos and created a kingdom where humans and Pokémon coexist, never relied on coercion and slaughter to establish himself, but he was also never one to be bullied.

In the past, during the battle of the three dragons, he single-handedly saved the day. Now, the mere Galar is not enough to make him retreat even a step.

“I understand,” Elif said in a deep voice. “I will immediately arrange for messengers to send the three letters to all sides. Lord Geralt’s legion will be able to set off within three days, and the ironclad ships and the water-type Pokémon fleet will follow closely behind you to the Galar region.”

"very good."

Raven nodded slightly, his gaze returning to the urgent letter from overseas.

In the early spring of the 153rd year of the Kingdom Calendar, before the flames of war between the Unicron and Kanto had even ignited, another, even more ferocious force had already crossed the sea and was heading straight for Galar.
Two days later, as the early spring sun rose above the horizon, a streak of ice-blue dragon soared into the sky atop the high platform of Raven City Castle.

The biting cold air condensed into fine frost in the high sky as Kyurem, carrying Raven, streaked across the horizon.

Without any ceremonial procession or a large army, only one man and one dragon sped towards Galar.

The people below looked up at the ice dragon that stretched across the sky, their eyes filled with awe and reassurance.

Their king would never let any of his subjects fall into dire straits.

Kyurem was incredibly fast, and after confirming Galar's location, Raven headed straight for his target.

After flying for half a day, the dark coastline of Galar could be seen from the sea.

At the port, countless warships stood in formation, and the shadows of Steelraven filled the sky. The Galar royal family had already laid a trap, waiting for Raven to walk right into it.

King Partis IV stood on the highest tower of the royal city, watching the approaching icy blue dragon shadow in the distance, his fingertips gripping the railing tightly until his knuckles turned white.

"He really dared to come? And he only brought one magical beast?!"

The general beside him said with a solemn expression, "Your Majesty, the intelligence is true. The United Kingdom did not send a single soldier; he was alone!"

"Arrogance!" Partis IV roared, a venomous gleam in his eyes. "Perfect! The grudge of the Alliance interfering with our ambitions back then will be settled today!"

"Give the order: all troops line up! The Steel Raven Legion, take to the skies! I will make Raven and that ice dragon sink to the bottom of Galar forever!"

Once the order was given, the Galar coast instantly entered a state of war.

Thousands of Steelravens flapped their wings and screech, their jet-black feathers blocking out the sunlight, their metallic claws gleaming coldly, like a dark cloud of death pressing down on Kyurem.

Raven sat on Kyurem's back, his robes billowing in the wind, his expression remaining calm and undisturbed.

"Kyurem".

He called out softly.

The next second, a dragon's roar that shook the heavens and earth resounded through the sky.

Kyurem's body surged with icy aura, and icy blue energy condensed in his mouth, transforming into a terrifying beam of light capable of freezing the sea. Without any probing, it swept directly towards the fleet of warships below!

Freeze Beam!

Wherever the cold air passed, the sea surface instantly froze into a thick layer of ice, ships were frozen solid, soldiers on deck were instantly frozen into ice sculptures, and even the air seemed to be frozen.

The leading warships disintegrated and shattered directly in the icy light, sinking into the frigid seabed.

With just one strike, Galar's naval defenses crumbled.

The Steelraven Legion charged forward fearlessly. Kyurem flapped its wings, and countless ice spikes shot out like a torrential rain, piercing the Steelraven's wings. Screams rose and fell, and black feathers fell like snowflakes.

"That monster, that monster! Damn it!"

Patis IV watched from the tower with eyes wide with horror. He had never imagined that the power of the Kyurem could be so terrifying.

"I don't believe there's any magical beast in this world that's so powerful! Order the entire Steel-Armored Raven Knights to charge at that beast with all their might!"

The surviving warships fired shells frantically, but all the fire was instantly frozen as it approached the icy barrier surrounding Kyurem, turning into cold fragments that fell to the ground.

The man and the dragon flew straight towards Galar, as if they were in an empty field.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Kyurem, carrying Raven, landed in the square of Galar Royal City.

Ice crystals spread instantly from Raven's center, freezing the entire square. The palace guards surrounded him with their weapons, but were intimidated by the oppressive aura emanating from the ice dragon, their legs trembling, and they dared not take a single step forward.

King Patis IV arrived in haste with his guards, and seeing Raven standing calmly beside the ice dragon, he trembled with rage.

"Raven! How dare you trespass into the Galar capital and slaughter my army! You have declared war on all of Galar!"

“I didn’t slaughter them; the power of the Kyurem only temporarily froze them,” Raven said.

He looked up and his gaze fell directly on Patis IV.

"Declare war?"

He walked slowly forward, and with each step he took, the ice layer spread forward a little, forcing the royal family of Galar to retreat repeatedly.

"You started this war, and things have developed to this point. There is no right or wrong."

“I understand that you, Galar, resent me, but as the King of the United States, you have seized my fleet, imprisoned my people, and confiscated my goods… This matter is unlikely to end well.”

King Partis IV was furious, his beard bristling and eyes wide with rage: "You, you!"

"I have come today for only one thing—"

Raven ignored him; his voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire Royal City Square.

"Hand over Captain Columbus, release all the crew of the Union, and return all the cargo."

“Otherwise,” Raven turned his head to look at the roaring Kyurem beside him, his icy blue dragon eyes locked on Patis IV, “I wouldn’t mind turning Galar’s ​​capital into an ice field and changing Galar’s ​​name.”

Upon hearing this, Parthia IV turned pale.

He wanted to roar, to order a counterattack, but looking at Kyurem's power to destroy everything, and at the trembling soldiers around him, all the harsh words stuck in his throat.

He finally understood that the strength of the United Kingdom was never due to its large army, but because it had a king who could crush a country with his own power.

"Bring them here!" Patis IV's expression shifted repeatedly before he said in a deep voice.

A short while later, a commotion arose from the back of the crowd.

Columbus and his crew, who had been imprisoned, were brought out by soldiers.

Their clothes were slightly disheveled, but they still stood tall, and the moment they saw Raven, a glimmer of hope ignited in everyone's eyes.

"His Majesty!"

Columbus choked back tears and knelt on one knee, his crew following suit, tears welling in their eyes. Raven nodded slightly, his gaze returning to Patis IV.

Do I need to repeat myself?

King Partis IV shuddered, finally collapsing completely, and weakly waved his hand: "Untie...untie immediately! Return the goods...all of them!"

The dust has settled.

Raven walked up to Columbus and gently helped him up, saying, "I'm sorry you had to go through all this."

"Your Majesty, I am incompetent and have dragged you down!" Columbus said with remorse.

“No.” Raven shook his head, looking at the distant sea. “They are my people, and they will never be humiliated in vain.”

"Furthermore, Your Excellency Patis, I think we should also discuss the aftermath of this war."

"W-What do you want to do?!"

Patis IV stood in the cold square, gazing at the figure before him, his heart filled with nothing but endless fear and despair.

“I need Galar to surrender to our United Kingdom,” Raven said softly.

"Absolutely impossible!" A surge of rage instantly ignited in Patis IV's eyes. The name of the Galatian royal family could not be trampled upon in this way!

He drew his sword sharply, the tip pointing directly at Raven, his voice and expression fierce:
"My Galar has been established for hundreds of years, with noble blood and a deep foundation. How could we possibly kneel and surrender to you? Even if you rely on the power of your magical beasts to act arrogantly for a while, don't think you can make me bow down!"

The surrounding guards stepped forward in unison, drawing their weapons, but under the oppressive chill of Kyurem, their faces turned pale, caught in a dilemma.

Raven did not exert any further pressure.

He gently raised his hand, signaling Kyurem to suppress his aura.

The ice that permeated the square slowly receded, the biting cold faded, leaving only a calm and composed atmosphere.

“Alas, it seems that if I continue, today’s war is inevitable. In that case, I will change the terms. I need you to hand over a city on the coast to the United States.”

Raven softened his tone.

Just one city? That's a more acceptable condition.

King Partis IV breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help asking, "What...do you mean?"

"The United States is a peace-loving nation, and we do not want to wage war unless absolutely necessary."

Raven looked up at the outskirts of the royal city and could vaguely see the civilians gathering there.

They were emaciated and looked terrified, dressed in coarse linen clothes.

"Moreover, your people need food and stability. The land of Galar is fertile, but due to years of war and the rigidity of the old system, even food and clothing have become a problem. You know this better than I do."

King Partis IV's expression changed slightly: "Gallar's affairs are none of the business of outsiders!"

"I'm just showing you, and Galar, a new path." Raven shook his head slightly, his tone sincere.

“A new path?” Partis IV frowned.

“Yes, that’s right.” Raven nodded. “What I’ve never wanted is territory, but order—an order in which humans and Pokémon coexist.”

He said slowly, “As compensation for your seizure of our fleet, I need a city where our Union will establish a trading port to conduct business with you.”

"In addition, we will help Galar establish the Galar Pokémon League and send Monster Hunters to help you resolve the Monster Riot incident."

Everything must be done gradually.

Galar is far from the United Kingdom, and they have no authority here. Even if they could directly destroy the Galar royal family, the common people here would inevitably regard them as invaders, filled with hatred and fear towards them, which would be detrimental to future development.

First, establish trading ports and a Pokémon League, then gradually implement reforms to let the humans and Pokémon living on this land see Unova's style of doing things.

If they seize power again then, they will surely have the support of all the common people.

Thinking of this, Raven paused, then continued:

"And your Galatian royal family remains the nominal ruler of Galar, enjoying the respect and reverence of the people for generations."

Patis IV looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with surprise.

He had assumed Raven had come to destroy the country and seize the throne, but he hadn't expected that the other party would offer him such a path.

“The League will not replace the royal family. You will still be Patis IV, still the King of Galar,” Raven continued. “But the League will introduce the Unova and Kalos systems to appease Pokémon, reclaim wasteland, quell banditry, and restore production.”

"Why...why did you do this?" Partis IV asked in a deep voice.

“It’s very simple.” Raven looked back calmly. “I want the entire continent to move towards a path where humans and Pokémon coexist. Kalos, Unova, Kanto, and Galar will eventually be connected as one, sharing peace and ending war.”

“You preserve your throne and dignity, Galar preserves its stability and prosperity, and I achieve my ideal. This is the best outcome for both of us and for the people of Galar.”

Patis IV slowly relaxed his grip on the sword.

He looked at the soldiers around him, their expressions wavering, then at the people watching silently in the distance, and finally at the unfathomable King of the Commonwealth before him.

The other party had the power to crush everything, but chose to compromise, cooperate, and leave room for maneuver.

This is not weakness, it is vision.

After a long stalemate, Partis IV finally let out a long breath and slowly sheathed his sword.

"What exactly do you intend to do with the Pokémon League you're establishing?"

When he spoke, his tone was no longer confrontational, but rather tentative and deliberate.

Raven knew that the other party had relented.

"The league will do these things."

"First, release and appease wild Pokémon, prohibit indiscriminate hunting and killing, and establish protected areas."

"Second, select fair trainers to maintain public order in various regions."

"Third, introduce the Abundance Technique and use the power of Pokémon to improve agriculture, food, and water conservancy."

Patis IV closed his eyes and remained silent for a very, very long time.

He understands.

If he agrees, he will still be king, and the country will be prosperous and peaceful.

If we don't agree, he will surely be disgraced today, and the royal city will be turned into an ice field.

When he opened his eyes again, the violence and stubbornness in his eyes had faded, leaving only the judgment and decision-making of an emperor.

"...I can agree."

Patis IV said in a deep voice, "But you must promise not to interfere in Galar's internal affairs!"

"Okay." Raven smiled slightly.

However, how ordinary people who have witnessed true affluence, experienced equality, and lived a life where they have enough to eat and wear will decide is beyond his control.

"it is good."

Partis IV took a deep breath, faced the square, and raised his voice so that everyone could hear him:

"From this day forward, Galar and the United States shall cease hostilities and make peace, release the United States crew, return all cargo, compensate for losses, and restore good relations."

"at the same time--"

He glanced slightly at Raven: "The Galar Kingdom will cooperate with Raven, the King of Unova, to officially establish the Galar Pokémon League!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the soldiers in the square breathed a sigh of relief, and a low cheer rippled through the crowd.

Raven nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face.

(End of this chapter)