Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 306 Crown Snowfield, The Legend of King Duckser

The ranches in the Galar region are not much different from Su Yu's own.

However, the use of Pokémon on the ranch here is indeed much better than in Donghuang. After all, humans and Pokémon have lived in harmony here for a long time.

After visiting the Dandi family's ranch, Su Yu prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Sonia called him back:

"Since you're Daigo's friend, you must be a very skilled trainer yourself, right?"

"Then I'll take the liberty of giving this to you. It's a giant wristband that my grandmother developed in collaboration with Marocmon Corporation."

With that, Sonia handed the wristband to Su Yu.

This wristband is practically an essential item for Dynamaxing.

Taking the wristband, Su Yu thanked him. It's important to understand that Dynamax, unlike Mega Evolution or Z-Moves, is a special power that can only be used in the Galar region.

As a regional specialty, Dynamax is definitely a must-try.

But... which Pokémon should I Dynamax?

Back at the inn, Su Yu looked at Alcremie.

I wonder if Alcremie will be able to make more butter after Dynamaxing.

……

The next day.

As soon as they arrived, Daigo asked the shopkeeper where there were good places to dig for rocks in Galar.

"In the central part of the Galar region, there is a very large mine. That might be the place you're looking for," the waiter replied with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Daigo nodded. He looked at Su Yu, seemingly asking if Su Yu wanted to come along.

"I'll go later; I have some things to do," Su Yu said.

Then he looked at the waiter and asked him where in Galar there were places where Farfetch'd ducks gathered.

"The Crown Snowfield in southern Galar has recently been seen to be attracting more and more Farfetch'd, which seems to be their annual king-selection ceremony."

"Right now, almost all the Farfetch'd ducks in the Galar region are flocking there. Perhaps that's the place you're looking for."

A king selection ceremony?

Upon hearing this, Su Yu immediately became interested. The Farfetch'd clan actually has a king?

Su Yu continued to inquire, and it was said that this king selection ceremony had existed since the very distant past.

No one who has lived here for a long time has kept a record of it.

"That's perfect, we can go take a look."

To get there, you have to take a specific train. After buying his ticket, Su Yu boarded the train.

As the train traveled south, snow-capped mountains came into view.

Because of the high altitude, it's much colder here than to the north. As soon as the car door opened, the cold air rushed in.

Fortunately, Su Yu was prepared. After having Gengar bring out some warm clothes, Su Yu dressed Alcremie and the others in them.

"In such a cold place, the Farfetch'd ducks are still competing for their kingship; their willpower is truly remarkable..."

Su Yu's voice was accompanied by white breath.

Just outside the station, on the snowy plain, many scallion ducks were sparring with each other.

The Galer's Farfetch'd has a sharper beak and a darker coat.

When they fight, they become even more aggressive and expansive. The scallions they use also have long leaves.

Among them were even a few Onion Soldiers. They wielded onion swords and onion shields, resembling steadfast knights.

"Gah~"

Upon seeing these fellow Farfetch'd, despite their slight differences in appearance, Farfetch'd felt a sense of kinship. However, as soon as it approached, the Farfetch'd opposite it immediately gripped its leek warily, as if a fight was about to break out.

This left the green onion duck stunned, and for a moment it dared not make a move.

"During the 'King Selection' period, any approaching behavior will be seen by the Farfetch'ds as a signal to launch a challenge."

"Because this once-a-year gathering is not only for choosing a king, but also a good time for Farfetch'd to hone their fighting skills."

At this moment, an elderly man standing nearby also offered an explanation.

"My name is Parma, and I run an inn in the nearby frozen village. Would you like to stay for a while?"

Judging from their appearance, they seemed to be soliciting customers at the station.

Su Yu nodded, and the other person led him to the village.

As Su Yu passed the village entrance, he saw a wooden statue without its crown. If he remembered correctly, it should belong to the Brilliant King.

Do you recognize this Pokémon?

Seeing Su Yu staring at her for a long time, Parma asked in confusion.

Su Yu shook his head.

The people of Frozen Village had long forgotten the existence of the Brilliant King, leaving only this statue behind.

Therefore, Su Yu didn't want to waste any more words. Anyway, he could just let the Spirit Nether Horse go find it later.

After leading Su Yu to a small house, Parma asked curiously:

"You must be a tourist who came here specifically for the 'King Selection Ceremony,' right?"

"Yes, I come from Donghuang."

"Hmm... I heard that place is quite far from here."

The old man shook his head and said.

Then he added:

"Actually, I heard it from my parents."

The Farfetch'd king selection ceremony is said to have originally involved pulling a sword of leek stuck in a rock. Whoever can pull out that sword will become the king of all Farfetch'ds.

"Legend has it that in ancient times, when a king skilled in wielding a leek sword reigned supreme, the Farfetch'd clan flourished immensely. However, after that, no Farfetch'd could ever pull out the leek sword again. Thus, the Farfetch'd clan declined."

Later, the king-selection ceremony evolved into a duel, and the Farfetch'd scattered throughout Galar.

"So that's how it is..." Upon hearing this, Su Yu nodded in realization. The legend of King Duck, right?

The giant green onion duck standing nearby listened with great interest. It seems that the green onion sword is definitely a legendary artifact passed down from ancient times.

The same conversation took place in another hotel.

Hisoka and his companion inquired about the sword and shield with curiosity. They were descendants of the ancient royal family of Galar, and in the game, they had stolen the sword and shield from the Forest of Slumber.

After learning about the legends surrounding the place, the two of them also set their sights on the scallion sword.

"Brother, shall we just rob it outright?"

The younger brother in the duo, Syldi, said with a wicked grin.

Soder nodded silently in response.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side...

After learning about the legend, Su Yu led the Farfetch'd and the others outside.

Looking at the statue missing its crown, Su Yu was about to release the Spirit Horse.

At that moment, the caterpillar tugged at his collar.

"Hiss~!" Look over there!

Upon hearing this, Su Yu looked in that direction. There he was, the Crowned Queen, drifting alone.

Upon realizing he had been discovered, the Crowned King immediately tried to flee. Seeing this, Su Yu quickly released the Spirit Horse.

"Crown King, don't run away yet, we mean you no harm."

"Look, we even brought the Spirit Horse with you, please trust us," Su Yu shouted hurriedly.

Upon hearing this, King Rairen ran a few steps before turning back. He asked, looking bewildered:

Do you know my name?

"Do you know about my past? For some reason, I've lost all my memories of the past, and I only know my own name."

(End of this chapter)