Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

How did she and Xia Chen get involved?

No, that's not the point. The point is, will Xia Chen's claim that Yveltal is about to awaken really happen?

Many people have begun to re-examine the possibility of this.

The saying goes, "Three men can make a tiger." When something is said repeatedly, people can start to believe that a rumor is true.

Not to mention whether this is a rumor or a fact, there is no conclusion yet.

However, even with a public figure as influential as Karuni standing up for Xia Chen, it still did not change most people's views on the incident.

Because the essence of this matter will not change simply because someone speaks out.

Despite this, many citizens of Snowdrift City changed their minds because of Karuni's attitude and chose to drive away with their families and Pokémon.

The influence of "National Goddess" Karuni in the Carlos region is evident.

Chapter 161 The Day of Awakening

At one o'clock in the afternoon, the sun hung high in the sky above the Enchanted Forest, and the sky was azure.

Four hours have passed since Xia Chen issued that warning.

Clearly, nothing happened during those four hours.

Outside the Carlos region, most people waited for the news to be pushed to their phones with a sense of schadenfreude, while the people of Yingxue City were more or less filled with apprehension.

But Xia Chen was not at ease at all, because riding on the eagle, he was getting closer and closer to Mount Kawa.

From their current location, they didn't necessarily have to take this route to get to Baike City. After all, the sky has no terrain restrictions, and as long as there are no high mountains blocking the way, it's accessible in all directions.

But if you want to get to Baike City the fastest, this is the most suitable route.

Looking at the majestic Kawa Snow Mountain not far away, Xia Chen couldn't help but feel a little worried.

He looked down at the eagle and said, "Can you go a little faster? Once we've crossed the snow-capped mountain, we'll stop and rest for a while."

According to Senbu, Yveltal will head towards Snowdrift City.

Theoretically speaking, it should awaken on the side of Kawa Snow Mountain facing Yingxue City. Once that section is cleared, the safety level will be greatly improved.

"Compare!"

With a cry, the Pidgeot sped up again, faithfully fulfilling its duty as a working man.

As the scenery of Mount Kawa Snow Mountain receded beside him, Xia Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

…………

Two hours later, Xia Chen and Karuni landed in a resting place in the Enchanted Forest.

After four hours of continuous manned flight, the Pidgeot and Starhawk were exhausted and needed at least an hour or two of rest.

But the good news is that Mount Kawa is now behind them.

Pidgeot and Staraptor ate Energy Cubes to replenish their energy as much as possible. They had only completed one-third of their journey so far, and there was still a long flight distance to Hundred City.

However, the farther they were from Yingxue City, the lower their risk level became, so Xia Chen was no longer so panicked.

As for Karuni, she wasn't as certain about Yveltal's awakening as Xia Chen was.

Right now, she's leaning against Nian Meilong, happily scrolling through her phone. "Aren't you going to check out the comments online? They're really interesting!"

Xia Chen shook his head. "I turned off my phone as soon as I posted that update."

Karuni asked curiously, "Why? You don't seem like someone with poor mental resilience."

Xia Chen, who was preparing a simple lunch for the elves, replied, "It would only cause them more trouble. Besides, I feel like I'll be getting a lot of calls, and I don't want them to worry."

Karuni paused, realizing she hadn't received a single phone call yet, and suddenly felt a pang of heartache.

She changed the subject, somewhat annoyed, "But the mainstream opinion online isn't on your side right now, aren't you worried at all?"

Xia Chen retorted, "What am I worried about? The safety of other people? I'm not as...concerned about the world as you think. I chose to issue this warning simply because I felt it was my duty. As for what happens afterward, I can't worry about that. As for the infamy..."

He chuckled and shook his head. "Who cares?"

Karuni stared blankly at Xia Chen, then suddenly smiled and whispered, "You will definitely become an outstanding champion in the future."

Xia Chen smiled meaningfully and replied, "Before that, Miss Karuni, please set an example for me."

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It was already 5 PM when the Pidgey and Staraptor were fully recovered.

The sun gradually sets in the west, which means that night is about to fall.

Looking at the darkening sky, Karuni sighed: "If Absol's prediction is true, then the most likely time for Yveltal to awaken is tonight, right?"

Xia Chen understood what she meant. If Ypeltar really did launch a "night raid," then the people of Yingxue City would have even less time to react.

The longer it goes on, the more this will become.

This time it was Xia Chen's turn to comfort Karuni, the Carlos, "There's nothing we can do; we can't decide when Yveltal awakens. On the bright side, the longer it goes on, the more vigilant people might become."

There was no better way now, and Karuni could only comfort herself with Xia Chen's words.

"Buyi..."

Sylvanas tried hard to recall the scene she had seen in the video before Yveltal descended... it didn't seem to be nighttime?

So, is it this evening or tomorrow morning...?

Or perhaps Absol's prediction isn't so accurate, and the time will be later?

"Let's go, Senbu, don't think about it too much."

Xia Chen sat on Pidgeot, whose energy had been restored, and called out to Sylveon, who was still standing there in a daze.

"Buyi..."

Forget about it, as long as Xia Chen doesn't get hurt.

Thinking this, Xianbu nodded, stretched out her silk ribbon to wrap around Xia Chen, and with a light leap, pulled herself up.

With everything ready, the two Flying-type Pokémon flapped their wings, kicking up the fine snowflakes on the ground, and took off.

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At 5 p.m., at the border between Kawa Snow Mountain and the Enchanted Forest.

Several young men and women, carrying bulging backpacks, walked through the snow in the forest, chatting and laughing.

The majestic Kawa Snow Mountain has never lacked challengers, and these climbers are those who set off from Yingxue City.

Seeing the forest gradually darkening, the group immediately decided to set up camp on the spot.

Along the way, they had spent several days in the wild, so camping was naturally a familiar activity for them.

They skillfully divided the work and cooperated, chatting casually in small groups.

Naturally, one of them started talking about the warning that had been making headlines all day.

"Hey, speaking of which, that person's warning was issued more than eight hours ago, why hasn't he arrived yet?"

His tone was flippant and casual, as if he didn't care about the matter at all.

Another person scoffed and chimed in, "I've heard these kinds of rumors since I was a kid. In the year 2000, there were rumors that Giratina would return from the Distortion World to destroy the world. In 2012, there were rumors that the legendary Pokémon would awaken and cause the end of the world. This time, the scale is too small. It's just Yveltal."

Everyone burst into laughter, and the camp was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Clearly, these adventurers, who dared to come to this place despite the warnings, are staunch skeptics.

As the laughter subsided, another person continued, "Besides, even if Yveltal really does awaken, so what? Two years ago, when Xerneas awakened, Carlos still enjoyed good weather and abundant harvests, didn't he?"

"That's right! And even the strongest legendary Pokémon is still just a Pokémon. As long as it's a Pokémon, you can catch it with a Poké Ball!"

Someone made a "dog-like" comment.

…………

As the group was engrossed in their conversation, a slight tremor suddenly came from beneath their feet.

Was it an earthquake?

They exchanged a puzzled look, then saw a hint of disapproval in each other's eyes.

The vibration wasn't strong, but it was extremely fast, like... the sound of an elven herd migrating.

How big would a creature have to be to make the ground tremble?

The Great Bronze Elephant?

But the Enchanted Forest doesn't have any heavyweight elves like the Great Bronze Elephant.

The tremors hadn't ended yet, and the few remaining rays of sunlight overhead seemed to have disappeared as if they were obscured by dark clouds.

The already dim forest was instantly shrouded in darkness.

Could it really be...?

A sense of foreboding suddenly arose in their minds. Although none of them had believed Xia Chen's warning before, it was undeniable that those words had planted a seed of doubt in their hearts.

Now, amidst a series of extraordinary events, this seed has finally taken root and sprouted.

The tremors grew stronger and stronger. The group forgot about what they were holding and hurriedly took out their Poké Balls to summon their most trusted Pokémon.

Perhaps this gives them some sense of security.

Babysitter Bug, Charizard, Excadrill, Tropius, Ice Rock Monster...

The once empty forest clearing was instantly filled with the suddenly appearing elves.

However, only Charizard and Tropius are capable of carrying people.

One of the expedition members climbed onto the tropical dragon he had summoned and shouted down, "Quick, my tropical dragon can seat three people! Anyone want to come up with us?"

Clearly, those who had just scoffed at the warning were starting to lose their composure.

When disaster is truly about to strike, those who remain defiant are still in the minority.

After only a moment's hesitation, those who weren't thick-skinned watched helplessly as their two companions darted to the tropical dragon and climbed up.

When faced with life and death, even a relationship of more than ten years cannot withstand the test, let alone these few fellow travelers who have only known each other for a few days.

"I'm sorry, my tropical dragon can't carry any more people. You'll have to figure it out yourselves."