Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 251 Zangxiang and Zamranth

In the Misty Forest, Cangxiang and Zamarant stared at the unfamiliar humans before them.

Eternatus, Dynamax, the impending crisis...

After a long while, the older sister, Cangxiang, stepped forward and spoke:
“Galar is our homeland that we protect. The threat from Eterna is also a threat to us. We agree to cooperate.”

Seeing that Cangxiang and Zamarant had agreed, Raven couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth and reveal a smile on his face.

"Pleasant to work with."

The thick fog that swirled through the forest became gentle, no longer harboring any danger, and soft, dappled sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, enveloping their figures.

"Next, I would like to invite you two to return to Weimei City with me. I have already devised a detailed plan regarding the crisis of Wujitana," Raven said slowly.

Microsleep City? Is this human inviting them to a human city?
Cangxiang was slightly taken aback.

Zangmarante couldn't help but ask, "What plan?"

Raven patiently explained to the two of them, "I don't know if you have ever heard of the King of Abundance, the Crowned King. As far as I know, He possesses extremely powerful strength and is the true king of this land."

"I plan to find Him, invite Him to join us, and then find a Pokémon named Melmet, borrow the metal it produces, use the skills of our human craftsmen, and have Calyrex use its royal power to enhance it, so that we can forge two special weapons for the two of you."

"As for their names... let's call them the Hero's Sword and the Hero's Shield for now."

“The Crowned King…” Cangxiang and Zamarante exchanged a glance. They remembered seeing that being in this land before.

However, they did not interact much with each other.

However, if this human could actually find the Rare Crown King and invite Him to cooperate, then they could indeed deal with the crisis brought about by Eternatus.

Cangxiang and Zangmarante had no objections to the plan.

After a moment's hesitation, they nodded and said, "Alright, we will go with you to the human city."

"Then let me formally introduce myself. I am Raven, Zacian, and Zamazent. It's nice to meet you all," Raven said with a smile.

Cangxiang and Zangmarante were slightly taken aback.

They looked at the human before them, and dappled sunlight shone through the gaps in the forest, casting a soft glow on him.

The siblings didn't speak, but this scene was deeply imprinted in their hearts.

Now that we've found Cangxiang and Zangmarante, the next step is to return to Weimei City.

Raven restored Kyurem to its original form and then invited Zacian and Zamazenta to ride on Kyurem's back.

Once the three were settled, Kyurem spread its dragon wings and soared into the sky, the landscape below rushing past.

Before long, Raven returned to Weimei City.

Kyurem's massive body landed slowly, and Raven, accompanied by Zacian and Zamazent, stepped down amidst the horrified gazes of the civilians.

A squad of guards quickly came over to maintain order. Raven nodded to them and then led Cangxiang and Zamarant to tour the city.

"We've arrived. This is our human city," Raven said with a smile.

Cangxiang and Zangmarante walked slowly down the streets of Weimei City, their eyes scrutinizing and observing the city where humans lived.

As legendary Pokémon, the siblings possess near-infinite lifespans.

They have roamed the Galar lands for thousands of years and have naturally witnessed many scenes of humans interacting with each other and with Pokémon.

In their minds, humans are a very complex being; they not only enslave and harm Pokémon, but they also enslave humans themselves.

Cangxiang and Zangmarante once observed a city where humans lived.

The nobles there were arrogant and domineering, while the common people were starving and freezing. The streets were always dirty and crowded, and the air was filled with an atmosphere of distress and oppression.

But the Weimei City before my eyes is a completely different world.

The smooth bluestone path was swept clean, and the wooden houses on both sides were arranged in a neat and orderly manner, with fresh flowers, grass and vegetables planted in front of and behind the houses.

The people coming and going were neatly dressed, and their faces showed no sorrow, only peaceful smiles.

Pokémon can be seen everywhere on the streets, with children chasing after Pokémon like Scorbunny and Wooloo, laughing and running around.

The roadside vendors stood by their stalls, gently calling out their wares: freshly baked wheat cakes, sweet wild fruits, and steaming hot meat soup, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

At first, the people were terrified when they saw Kyurem's enormous body, but when they realized that it was Raven who had returned, and saw the two extraordinary Pokémon beside him, their fear instantly turned into respect.

Their gazes were fervent, filled with reverence as they looked at the approaching people. The commoners stopped in their tracks, bowed slightly in greeting, and no one dared to make a loud noise or disturb them.

"The people here are different from those elsewhere."

Zang Xiang's voice entered Raven's mind through telepathy, his cool tone carrying a hint of surprise.

It could feel the peaceful atmosphere surrounding the entire city, even the wind carried a gentle warmth, a sense of tranquility they had never experienced among humans.

Zangmarante didn't speak, but her pace unconsciously slowed down.

Its nose twitched slightly, its gaze fixed on the enticing aroma wafting from the street stalls.

The golden, crispy wheat cakes, coated with the aroma of sesame seeds, the tender, stewed meat broth steaming hot, and the sweet scent of honey-preserved berries all wafted into its nostrils.

The usually calm and reserved Zangmarante's ears twitched slightly, and his Adam's apple bobbed unconsciously.

What's that smell? It smells so good!

Raven observed all of this, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his face. He didn't explain the conflict between the human kingdoms to the two Pokémon, but simply said:

"Let's go to my current place first!"

Chelsea returned to the city lord's mansion with the two Pokémon and hurried over from that direction.

When he saw Cangxiang and Zangmarante, a look of shock flashed in his eyes. He immediately composed himself and knelt respectfully on one knee: "Your Majesty, you have returned!"

"Get up," Raven gestured, "Have the cook prepare some food and bring it over."

"Yes!" Chelsea replied.

Upon hearing this, Zangmarante's ears twitched, and he involuntarily swallowed.

The siblings followed Raven to the restaurant, where they squatted on a soft cushion.

Raven briefly inquired about the Crested King from them.

He learned from Zacian that it was an extremely powerful Pokémon that did not stay in one place for long, but instead rode its beloved horse and roamed around.

Soon, the food was ready.

The servants carried a table full of food into the restaurant.

There are no luxurious delicacies, only the most common and delicious food from Weimei City.

Freshly baked soft wheat cakes, spiced roasted meats, sweet berry puddings, and steaming hot vegetable soup... As these dishes were placed on the table, a rich aroma instantly filled the air.

Cangxiang and Zangmarante's eyes were immediately drawn to the food on the table.

Zangmarante's originally steady stance relaxed a bit, its eyes fixed on the golden wheat cakes and glistening berry pudding, its throat bobbing as if it were swallowing saliva.

In this scene, Zamazenta completely lacked the majesty and solemnity of a legendary Pokémon, instead resembling a gluttonous little fellow.

Raven had seen this before with his own Dragonite. "Please enjoy your meal, gentlemen," Raven said with a smile.

Cangxiang glanced helplessly at his younger brother, then nodded slightly to Raven, accepting the offer.

Raven smiled and waved: "Don't be shy, try some of our human food. We still need to discuss the search for the Crested King. We need to be well-fed to exert our strength."

"Thank you very much!" Zangmarante said.

As soon as the words were spoken, it could no longer resist and cautiously moved forward, first taking a small bite of the wheat cake, the crispy and sweet taste melting in its mouth.

Zangmarante's eyes lit up instantly.

Next, it tentatively tasted the berry pudding. The sweet but not cloying flavor completely put its mind at ease, and it ate it with great relish, even its tail wagging slightly involuntarily.

Compared to Zangmarante, Cangxiang ate much more politely.

It slowly and deliberately ate the roasted meat in front of it, occasionally glancing at its greedy younger brother, a hint of helplessness flashing in its eyes.

Raven couldn't help but smile as he watched this scene.

As expected, even a "god" is still just a Pokémon in the end!
Raven put down his cutlery, wiped his mouth, and then asked them where he had last seen the Calycerin.

Cangxiang swallowed the meat in his mouth, and the sound came through telepathy.

“In the far east, there are fertile meadows and streams, His favorite place of rest, but that was decades ago.”

Raven: "..."

For legendary Pokémon with long lifespans, decades are but a fleeting moment.

But for humans, it's a whole lifetime.

Raven was quite helpless, as some places in the Galar region of this era were very different from those in the future thousands of years later.

According to Zacian, the Lady Crown King has most likely gone somewhere else.

While Raven was deep in thought.

Zangmarante had just finished the last bite of pudding, her golden eyes sparkling:

"I'll go anywhere as long as I can find the Calyrex! But this food is so delicious, I might as well eat my fill before we set off!"

As it spoke, it couldn't resist lowering its head to tear into the sweet-smeared roasted meat, eating with great relish.

Raven: "..."

Zaxiang: "..."

“In that case, I’ll have to use another method to find the Brilliant King,” Raven pondered.

"What method?" Cangxiang asked curiously.

Raven explained with a smile, "As far as I know, the Crane King is a very special being. He possesses extremely powerful strength, and this strength is not even his limit. The more humans know about him, the stronger the Crane King's power will become."

“We humans call it the power of faith. If all the people in this city knew about the Lady Crown King, then I think He would be able to sense our intentions.”

Zacian was quite surprised; it hadn't expected Raven to know so much about the Calycerin.

"So what do you plan to do?"

“Next, I plan to spread the word about the existence of the Brilliant King to the people of this city,” Raven said.

After a moment's thought, Cangxiang realized that they couldn't be of much help in this matter.

Zangmarante, who was standing to the side, didn't even bother to listen to the plan carefully.

Its mouth was stuffed full of roasted meat, its cheeks bulging out, and it mumbled incoherently as it chewed.

"I'll do whatever you say... I have no objections!"

Zamarant's tail was still swishing happily behind him, completely absorbed in the delicious food, having forgotten all about the important matter of finding the Calycerin King.

Zaxiang: "..."

Raven: "..."

Is this gluttonous big dog really the future King of the Shield who will save the Galar region?

Raven nodded helplessly, then immediately turned and instructed Chelsea, who was waiting outside the door:

"Issue my order: from this day forward, proclaim throughout the city the bountiful miracles of King Raicrown, informing the people that He is the guardian of Galar and the god who brings abundant harvests. Every household may set up a simple shrine and pray for blessings daily."

"In addition, order people to paint a portrait of Calyrex and post it in all the streets and markets of the city, so that every commoner and every Pokémon living in the city will know the name of the King of Abundance."

Chelsea accepted the order, though a hint of hesitation crossed his face: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will certainly carry it out! However, I have never met the Queen of the Bridal Chamber..."

“Leave it to me,” Raven said. As the king of Unova, his painting skills were quite good.

Chelsea brought out paper and pen, and Raven drew the Crown King as he recalled its appearance.

Big head, cauliflower, rabbit, cape, ghost horse...

After finishing the drawing, Raven held it up to Zacian and asked, "Is this how it looks?"

Zacian nodded.

“Very good.” Raven handed the portrait to Chelsea.

In the following days, Weimei City became extremely busy.

The artisans worked day and night to create lifelike portraits of King Ratnaketu, depicting his snow-white figure, majestic crown, and the image of him riding his beloved horse across the wilderness.

These paintings were prominently displayed on city gates, in markets, and on street corners.

Chelsea himself, accompanied by his attendants, traveled through the streets and alleys, telling the people the story of how the Brilliant King brought abundance and protected all living beings.

The people of Weimei City were already grateful for Raven's benevolent rule, and seeing their monarch so highly praising this god of abundance, they gladly accepted it.

Every morning, people pray to the portrait, wishing for a bountiful harvest and the health of their families. Even the wild Pokémon that live in the city seem to sense this sincere sentiment and occasionally pause to gaze at the portrait.

In the past few days, Zangmarante has become a regular visitor to the city lord's mansion.

Besides checking on the progress of the spread of faith with Raven and Zacian every day, he spent the rest of his time in the restaurant, pestering the kitchen for wheat cakes, berry pudding, and honey-roasted meat.

The kitchen staff also figured out the Pokémon's preferences, and would prepare extra food every day to ensure Zamazenta was satisfied.

Cangxiang could only sigh helplessly whenever he saw his younger brother's gluttonous behavior, but he did not stop him. He just quietly stood by his side.

Meanwhile, in another part of the Galar landmass.

A Pokémon with a huge, dark green bud resembling a crown on its head seemed to sense something and suddenly opened its eyes.

Those blue eyes, which always exuded an air of authority, were fixed in one direction.

There, an immense power of faith is continuously brewing and being born.

At this moment, the Queen of the Crowns clearly felt that the power within her body was becoming increasingly stronger.

(End of this chapter)