Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 250 My lord, I will lead the way for you, this way please!
June of the 153rd year of the Kingdom Calendar.

In the main hall of Weimei City.

Two months have passed since they first arrived in the Galar region.

While reviewing the letter Elif had sent, Raven asked, "Has the Galar royal family responded?"

Chelsea nodded and quickly reported the information he had gathered.

"Your Majesty, our actions in Weimei City have spread throughout the Galar region in the past two months. Civilians from many other cities have heard the news and come here hoping to sneak into our Weimei City."

"The Galar royal family has also heard about this. They have been reducing taxes in various places, opening granaries to distribute food, and appeasing the people. They have also not stopped the common people who have come here."

“A smart choice,” Raven said calmly. It seemed that the Galar royal family was not as foolish as they appeared.

If the Galatian royal family were to continue governing the regions as before, it would likely only accelerate the process of peaceful evolution.

If they hadn't come, perhaps those ordinary people wouldn't have felt the severity of the taxes so much.

However, if the Galatian royal family is compared with them, countless grievances will likely arise in the hearts of those commoners.

Those commoners would envy the lives of the commoners in Weimei City.

They couldn't help but wonder, we're all Galatians, so why can they live that kind of life? Why can they fill their stomachs while we have to face such hardship?

"Your Majesty, what should we do?" Chelsea couldn't help but ask.

Raven, however, was not in a hurry. "No need to worry."

Patis IV was not the only member of the Galatian royal family.

Tax cuts and the release of grain from granaries all harm the interests of the noble lords.

They might be able to keep going for a day or two, but who knows how long it will last.

After all, in the eyes of those noble lords in this era, the common people, serfs, and enslaved Pokémon were all their slaves and their private property.

How could these lowly slaves be compared to them?
How could these lowly commoners be worthy of eating the same food as them?

Those nobles will not be happy; their interests will be harmed, and all this pressure will fall on Partis IV.

Chelsea was completely bewildered, but seeing that His Majesty Raven didn't seem worried at all, he also relaxed.

“Next, our focus is on the Lacecrown,” Raven told Chelsea. “Try to ask any passing traveling merchants for information about the Lacecrown, Zacian, and Zamazent.”

"Yes!" Chelsea replied.

Crown of the Crowns...

Raven carefully recalled the information about this legendary Pokémon.

He remembered that the Crowned King believed in God, and the more people who believed in Him, the stronger His power would become.

“There’s one more thing,” Raven called out to Chelsea, who was about to leave. “Promote the King of Lace in my name to the common people of Weimei City.”

In that case, the Crowned King might be able to sense all of this and thus appear here.

"The Queen of Lace?" Chelsea looked puzzled. "What should we do?"

“He is the King of Abundance. Legend has it that the Brilliant King brings abundance to his followers. It is said that if you believe in the Brilliant King, the fields will yield a bountiful harvest. Well, we don’t need to go to that extent now. We just need to let the common people of Whispertown know that such a being exists,” Raven said.

“Yes, Your Majesty Raven!” Chelsea replied.

He turned and left, leaving Raven alone in the city lord's hall.

There's no need to worry about Patis IV for now. Raven is a little curious about how long the Galar royal family can hold out.

However, there is one more issue to be aware of.

Rabbits can bite too. If those nobles are pushed to their limits, they might choose to fight to the death.

Therefore, he needs to stay in the Galar region for this period of time.

Wujita doesn't know when he will wake up, and before that, he needs to make some preparations.

He couldn't find the Raicrown Clan for the time being, and the people he was most likely to meet were the sword and shield siblings of Galar, Zacian and Zamazenta.

They inhabit the Misty Forest, which is located to the east of Misty City.

It can be reached by crossing a plain and a mountain. According to the people of Weimei City, it is a forest shrouded in mist all year round, inhabited by many magical beasts. It is very dangerous, and those who have entered the forest have never returned.

“Let’s go, let’s go take a look at the Slumbering Forest,” Raven said to the Pokémon beside him.

Dragonite and the others readily agreed and obediently returned to their Poké Balls.

Raven walked out of the city hall, flipped himself onto Kyurem's back, and headed straight east.

On the streets of Weimei City, many civilians were drawn to that scene.

"That must be Lord Raven, right?"

"Lord Raven is truly amazing! He can even control such a terrifying magical beast!"

"Ah, if only Lord Raven were the lord of our Quan Guan City..." a merchant from Quan Guan City couldn't help but say.

He'll definitely be willing to lead the way for Lord Raven when the time comes!

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Kyurem spread its dragon wings, creating a massive updraft that swirled up dust and flower petals, carrying Raven straight eastward.

Their figures quickly swept over the city walls of Weimei City, over the thriving wheat fields outside the city, and flew eastward.

Raven looked down.

Beneath them stretched a vast, green plain, and beyond that rose a majestic mountain with jagged rocks.

Occasionally, wild Pokémon would roam through the mountains, but sensing the powerful pressure emanating from Kyurem in mid-air, they would all hide themselves and dare not show their faces.

Soon, after they flew over the mountain peak, a vast forest shrouded in thick white mist suddenly appeared before them.

This must be the Misty Forest.

The thick white fog enveloped the entire forest completely, and even when sunlight penetrated it, only dappled light remained.

From a distance, the entire forest resembles a sleeping behemoth, tranquil yet exuding a chilling danger.

Kyurem landed slowly on a clearing at the edge of the forest. Raven rolled off and looked around.

A low, guttural roar of an animal could be faintly heard from deep within the forest, mingled with the rustling of leaves.

"Kyurem, can you sense those two powerful auras?" Raven asked.

Kyurem remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly: "Deep in this forest, I sensed two forces, one sharp as a sword, the other steady and solid as a shield."

"As expected." Raven had anticipated this: "They should be Zacian and Zamazent."

Kyurem was somewhat puzzled.

"Like Reshiram and Zekrom, they are among the strongest Pokémon in this land. In human terms, they are called 'Legendary Pokémon'," Raven explained.

Kyurem nodded and didn't ask any further questions. "Since the legendary sword and shield are here, let's go see them!" Raven said, then stepped into the forest.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of decaying leaves, soft and silent underfoot. The ancient trees, towering and intertwined, completely blocked out the sky.

The deeper you go, the thicker the fog becomes, and the air is filled with the damp scent of grass and trees.

Kyurem sensed two powerful auras that were faintly visible within the thick fog.

One is as sharp as a drawn holy sword, fierce and decisive; the other is as heavy as a towering shield, calm and solemn, they depend on each other.

Kyurem could clearly sense that these two auras had already locked onto Him and Raven, but they did not take the initiative to attack, as if they were observing their intentions.

"They've found us," Kyurem's voice echoed in Raven's mind.

Just then, Raven heard two howls, like wolves, coming from deep within the thick fog.

The sound seemed far away at first glance, yet it gave the feeling that it was right in front of you.

Raven's heart skipped a beat; he knew that Cangxiang and Zamarante had arrived!

Raven stopped in his tracks, his gaze fixed on the depths of the thick fog, and then spoke loudly:

“Zanxiang, Zamazent, I am Raven. We have come here with no hostility. I have a premonition that in the near future, this land will face an unprecedented crisis, and at that time, this land will face destruction.”

Silence. There was no response from the depths of the forest.

It was as if Cangxiang and Zamarant were deep in thought.

A moment later, the mist in the forest suddenly surged.

The two auras instantly intensified, and a dazzling white light burst forth from the depths of the mist, piercing through the thick fog. Two agile figures slowly walked towards them, stepping on the light.

Those were two large, agile canine Pokémon.

One of them has blue fur, its ears look like they're missing a piece, its mane hangs down, and the white markings on its fur look like scars. There's also a braid-like part connecting its ears.

This is Zahn.

The other one is covered in red fur, with a tuft of hair sticking up on its head. Its angular features are more pronounced than Zacian's, and like Zacian, it is covered in wound-like patterns. Its entire body looks like it is wearing sharp armor, with long, narrow limbs and fur on its face that looks like a small shield.

This is my younger brother, Zangmarante.

The siblings stopped a few steps away from Raven, silently observing him and Kyurem. They did not attack, but they were not letting their guard down either.

The mist in the forest swirled slowly around them.

Zacian's mane, hanging down his sides, shimmered with tiny silver light, and his sharp golden eyes were fixed on Raven, exuding an innate majesty and vigilance.

The Zangmarante beside him stood firmly on the decaying leaves, its eyes gleaming with a cold, hard light, and the shield-like fur on its face was slightly taut.

Raven did not go forward again, but stood quietly in place, his aura peaceful, letting them look at him.

He was just an ordinary human being.

Soon, the siblings came to a conclusion.

Then, they turned their attention to the Kyurem standing to the side.

Upon seeing Kyurem for the first time, Zacian and Zamazenta felt a chill that seemed capable of freezing everything in the world.

This Pokémon's strength is unfathomable!
Kyurem looked down at them with his head bowed.

Silence fell between them, with only the rustling of leaves in the forest and the low growl of an unknown Pokémon echoing in the distance.

After a long while, Cangxiang finally spoke slowly, his voice like ice striking stone, clear and majestic, directly entering Raven's mind.

"Outsider, what is this crisis you speak of?"

This is a unique telepathic ability possessed by legendary Pokémon, allowing them to communicate their thoughts directly to the other person's heart without needing to speak.

Raven understood that this was the beginning of a conversation, and immediately replied:
"It is Anuttara, an outsider who fell from the sky to this land. It came here a long time ago, but has been sleeping ever since."

"Eternatus possesses terrifying power, a power that can make ordinary Pokémon grow to gigantic size. If it awakens, the power of Dynamax within it will go out of control and devour the entire land. All living beings in Galar will face annihilation."

His tone was firm, his gaze honest, and there was no concealment whatsoever.

Upon hearing this, Zangmarante frowned slightly, and then his calm voice rang out:
How did you find out about this?

Raven: "...Would you believe me if I said I saw it with my own eyes?"

Cangxiang and Zangmarante exchanged a glance, their expressions clearly indicating their disbelief.

Raven was quite helpless and could only say, "Because this was something that was destined to happen. I think even without me saying it, you have already felt that ominous purple aura."

Cangxiang and Zangmarante suddenly fell silent.

Just as this human said, they did indeed sense it.

That aura, that power, subtly threatened this land.

They tried to find the specific location, but to no avail.

Zacian's gaze was fixed on the human before him.

What brings you here today?

"I wanted to meet you all and see if we could collaborate," Raven said frankly.

"Meet...us?" The siblings were taken aback, a hint of confusion in their eyes.

They don't seem to recognize this human being in front of them, do they?
Seeing the two Pokémon's puzzled expressions, Raven smiled and said:
"Don't worry about it, it's just what it sounds like. I've heard rumors about you a long time ago, so I've been thinking about whether I could have the opportunity to visit you."

"The main purpose of my visit to the Forest of Dreams today is to cooperate with you."

“Even I cannot sense when Wujita will awaken. To be honest, I am not from this land. I am the king of another land. Therefore, I cannot stay here for long.”

"Eterna is incredibly strong. If it had woken up while I was away..."

Cangxiang and Zangmarante's eyes narrowed.

They knew that the human was telling the truth.

They could sense that the Pokémon beside this human possessed a power far greater than that of the siblings combined.

If they are there, there is no need to worry even if Wujita awakens.

But if they aren't there, relying solely on their power...

"So? Want to cooperate with us?" Raven said with a smile, "As a gift, I will tailor-make two weapons for you."

He knew that Zacian and Zamazent possessed the ability to absorb metal and transform it into weapons for combat.

If they are equipped with specially crafted weapons and granted the power of the King by the Raiden, Zacian and Zamazenta will transform from their battle-hardened forms into the forms of the Sword King and the Shield King.

This is the legendary "dog carrying a sword".

(End of this chapter)