Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Everything around Xia Yan seemed to slowly disappear as if it had been erased by an eraser.

Endless white filled all the eye sockets.

"The spiritual world?" Xia Yan looked around.

It is the end of time and space.

Arceus appeared before him, walking with his steps.

Kakaka—

Unexpected.

Xia Yan opened all the Poké Balls at his waist, and as they flashed red light, all the Pokémon appeared around him.

Beedrill, Alakazam, Togekiss, Aegislash, Infernape, Latios, Dragapult, Sylveon, Ninetales, Volcarona, Milotic, Salamence, Goodra, Sirfetch'd, Reggie...

The suddenly appearing elves stood around Xia Yan, gazing fearlessly at Arceus.

"So, do we have to fight?" Xia Yan frowned.

This is impressive.

Shouldn't we fight?

Arceus transferred his anger toward Damos onto him.

Xia Yan had no choice but to think that way.

If that's really the case.

Even knowing he couldn't win, Xia Yan wouldn't give up.

hum-

Suddenly.

A crack opened in the endless void of white.

Followed by.

Under Xia Yan's astonished gaze, another seemingly holy Arceus slowly emerged from within.

Two Arceus?!

Good guy.

One Arceus would be tough enough, two...

Okay, I guess I'll just have to give in.

But... this Arceus looks kind of familiar?

Xia Yan, you really know how to make things difficult for me.

With a hint of helplessness, the voice came from Arceus, which had entered later.

Upon hearing this...

Xia Yan's eyes lit up immediately.

This is... Arceus from his world!

The two Arceus stared at each other.

Silence permeated the void.

After a long while...

Both Arceus nodded simultaneously.

Come with me.

The later Arceus said to Xia Yan.

Xia Yan didn't hesitate at all and quickly ran over with the elf.

This is someone I know!

It's definitely more credible than the other Arceus.

It tilted its head slightly, and the previously disappeared crack reopened, signaling Xia Yan to follow, before stepping inside.

Xia Yan followed closely behind.

just.

Before he entered the crevice, Arceus, missing five stone tablets, suddenly said:

What are elves to you humans, or to you in particular?

Xia Yan paused in his steps.

Holding onto the crack, after a brief moment of contemplation, he solemnly said, "Family."

Done.

He walked in without looking back.

One by one, the Pokémon around him returned to their Poké Balls.

[Family...]

Watching Xia Yan disappear into the crack, Arceus, who had lost five stone tablets, sighed with regret.

The space shifted once again.

It felt like stepping back into Mijina thousands of years ago.

Looking at Damos, whose head was covered in crimson, Arceus's gaze softened.

I forgive you, Damos.

Damos suddenly raised his head and looked at Arceus again, but there was no trace of it to be seen.

However, he did not notice.

As Arceus departed, a thin, black thread, like a strand of hair, also vanished into thin air.

...

...

at the same time.

Xia Yan followed Arceus into the rift.

They were walking through a rainbow-colored tunnel in some unknown place.

Neither the human nor the elf spoke.

Xia Yan broke the silence, "Her... anger has subsided?"

Arceus glanced at him sideways.

Damos did not deceive; on the contrary, he genuinely repented and was even willing to give his life for forgiveness. Do you really think that we, Arceus, are such an inhuman being?

Xia Yan was speechless for a moment, then quickly said, "No way, otherwise I wouldn't dare to face her directly."

【Oh--】

Arceus chuckled softly and glanced at him again.

[Your social skills are quite impressive. You've only been in that world for a short time, yet you've already managed to find six mythical beasts to help you fight it.]

If Arceus hadn't remembered its "self-regeneration" ability, it might have actually been destroyed by you guys.

Xia Yan: "..."

He stammered, "It's so-so..."

Its anger hasn't completely subsided. But it let you go, do you know why?

Xia Yan stopped joking and his expression gradually became serious.

Nodding, he said, "I have a rough idea. The person who took her 'Life Jewel' has come to our world, hasn't he?"

Not stupid.

Arceus nodded slightly.

"Can you... find him?" Xia Yan asked tentatively.

【cannot. 】

Arceus spoke without turning his head.

[Since we both possess the power of stone slabs, I couldn't sense him even if he wanted to conceal himself.]

Xia Yan raised an eyebrow.

"It seems that helping her find the 'Life Treasure' will not be an easy task."

"Didn't you already have some leads?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Yan grinned.

There is a little bit.

Moreover, he may have also figured out what the other party wanted.

But his strength was not enough.

However, he has quite a few resources at his disposal.

"Arzetus".

【Um? 】

"Can I ask you a question, but please don't get angry?"

【explain.】

"Have you... ever been doused with mercury?"

Arceus: ...

It stared at Xia Yan.