Elf-like Life

Chapter 53, Memories of the Holy Grail War

This time, the flames on Charmander's tail were in terrible condition, and even the barrage of blows from the lobster minions couldn't make him spit out the water in his mouth.

Pikachu is getting more and more anxious.

Charmander

Wake up, little dragon! Don't scare me, little dragon!!!

"Hey, even this much force isn't working, looks like things are in pretty bad shape this time!"

The lobster soldier began to recall that when he first traveled here, he had been calling out for a long time inside the waterfall, but the sound of the water was too loud.

The little Charmander and Pikachu outside couldn't hear for a while, so the two of them rolled in right after.

They came from different positions.

Charmander was clearly protecting Pikachu, especially since his back was 75% soaked by the waterfall, and he rolled over onto Pikachu.

Pikachu was only affected by about 25% of the waterfall, and finally bumped its head lightly against the edge of the crystal, which induced vomiting.

It's easy to imagine that a Fire-type Pokémon being drenched by a waterfall would be like falling headfirst into a waterfall trap.

It will probably be difficult for him to wake up anytime soon.

"Waaaah, so that's how it is!"

"Charmander, why are you so silly? I'm an Electric-type Pokémon! I should be up there protecting you!!"

"But you became like this to protect me, and I..."

Pikachu was already crying, and with its little head drooping, it helplessly blamed itself next to Charmander.

Lobster Soldiers can't wait any longer:

"Hey!"

"Stop with the pessimistic talk. Looks like I'll have to use my crab claw move in the end. It might hurt a bit, but bear with it!"

The lobster soldier's right claw immediately charged up, and the entire claw glowed. It was the Crab Claw move, which is the most powerful move of crab-type Pokémon.

Wait a minute!

Crab Claw is a classic Water-type move, right? Charmander, on the other hand, is a Fire-type!

If you keep hammering like that!!!

"If he can't spit out any more water, he'll be in heaven! I'll control my strength!"

"Hehe, I'm hammering, I'm hammering, I'm hammering and hammering!"

Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom, whoosh—

The great waterfall outside still roared and splashed against the rocks, sending up large sprays of water.

What was Charmander reminiscing about as he was swept away by the waterfall?

That's right,

After falling into a complete coma, just as the torrent swept across his back, Charmander finally remembered the stormy night.

The feeling was like being swept away by a torrential downpour.

Struggling in the waves

Keep struggling!

"Ughhhhhh, help! Glug glug glug glug..."

【Awakened Memories: A Stormy Night】

The vast, bright moon shines within the temple.

Eighteen statues of Arceus stand solemnly, the hall is magnificent, and a golden statue is enshrined on the head of the clear spring.

In response to the call of the Holy Grail,

Those who obey its will will be qualified to make a victory oath here.

I wish to bring about all good things in the world.

I wish to purify all the evil in this world.

However, before the victor arrived, the Holy Grail was instantly corrupted.

Muddy, dark water flowed continuously from the Holy Grail, eventually pouring onto the altar, each drop like a black tear.

The celestial realm was in chaos, outside the temple.

The primal fluctuations unleashed a massive wave that crashed into the sky, while the roar of time and space and the cleavage of space collided repeatedly in mid-air. The shadow light and Rayquaza clashed, forcing out a finishing touch.

Seawater flooded in, obscuring visibility.

Glug...

The black Holy Grail came into view once again.

Glug, glug glug...

Next, a sharp figure of a Servant sprite came into view, its turquoise blades sweeping across the sky, showcasing the lizard's dashing style.

Glug glug, glug glug...

Finally, what comes into view is the profile of the summoner, a petite and adorable fairy-like figure, paired with a contrasting pale pink, anxiously traversing the time tunnel.

Who are these two?

That's the limit; I can't see anything clearly anymore.

Seawater rushed into his little mouth, and he could hardly breathe.

But they seemed to be waiting for my response, as if they were trying their best to convey something to me!

What exactly are you trying to convey?!

Having just arrived in this world, and with their journey about to end, what do they want to say to me?!

Until the very end, I finally heard that cry clearly:

"Hey, no matter what happens next, don't forget your mission."

That is,

"Go save the world!!!!!"

With a loud "plop," Charmander finally managed to expel the deadly water stuck deep in its throat.

This was partly due to the lobster soldiers constantly hitting it with external force, and of course, the little dragon's own mental stimulation also played a role.

At least his strong will to survive kept him alive.

more importantly,

Another large piece of memory was picked up, and the sentence in the drifting bottle that had been unclear was finally solved.

That's right, I can't give up yet!

I cannot fall here. No matter what the ultimate goal is, I have not yet been able to save the world, nor have I been able to fulfill my great mission!

Little Charmander was unaware that the sudden recollection had triggered a mental shock that caused him to spit out water and shout at the same moment.

"I haven't saved the world yet!!!"

The splash of water was enough, but it was accompanied by an incredibly awkward and cringeworthy shout that left Pikachu completely bewildered.

Pikachu thought Charmander hadn't regained his senses yet, while Shrike thought it might be a high fever caused by being soaked in water for too long, or that Charmander had gone mad.

"Little Charmander, are you alright?"

"Hey, you don't have to be so childish. You should be out of the woods by now, why are you saving the world?"

The little dragon fully woke up and blinked its eyes.

"Forehead!"

I was just at the Holy Grail War, how did I end up back in this dim cave in such a short time? And what's with all these sparkling crystals all around me?

"Pikachu, I remember now, I must have been involved in the Holy Grail War!"

Lobster Soldier: ...

"And there are two little fairies calling to me. I'm sure of it, my mission in this world is to save it!"

Lobster Soldier + Pikachu: ... (X2)

Pikachu gently pressed its little paw against Charmander's forehead to make sure he didn't have a fever.

"Hey, hey, hey, he looks perfectly healthy. Charmander, you're saying something weird again. We can't understand a word you say."

"Ah, I'm sorry..."

The lobster soldier said a little angrily:

"Hey, what's this Holy Grail War? Since you've got nothing else to do, stop dawdling around!"

"It'll get dark soon if we don't hurry!"

Charmander + Pikachu: "Yes!"

However, the little Charmander, who had just woken up, hadn't yet realized where it was. In short, the terrain and environment here were completely different from those outside the waterfall.

Wait a moment!

Could this really be a blessed land?

"Hey, there's no paradise here, this is the Great Crystal Passage!"

Phew, the important main storyline makes its first appearance! That's right, no one guessed the Holy Grail War from the flashbacks, right? And who are those two figures? Stay tuned! Today's recommendation is this author's book, *The Misfit of the Elf Academy*, the new book by the former Phantom Master. I believe many readers know this author. Highly recommended!

(End of this chapter)