Pokémon, you're not allowed to expel me from human form!

Hearing Mewtwo X say this, Nibiru's subordinates were somewhat skeptical. After all, the ruins clearly had a main entrance and could lead into a space, but the front of that space was completely sealed off by this protective force, so they thought that must be the entrance!

otherwise...

They've spent so much time and effort cracking this code; wouldn't that make them look like clowns?

But Ruozong didn't think so.

Just like when everyone thought that Mewtwo X, with its slow-start characteristic, would fall far short of expectations, he acknowledged its strength after confirming Mewtwo X's will.

Although he didn't know anything about the external protection of the ruins, he recalled the terrain here, then thought about what Mewtwo X had said, looked around, examined various locations within the ruins, and finally nodded slightly while stroking his chin.

“That makes sense. Dorrag said before that the ruins were not originally located here, but disappeared due to changes in the terrain.”

"This, combined with the surrounding terrain, really makes it feel like it fell down and was then squeezed in. Under such circumstances, if there was only this one layer of external protection, the inside would probably have been affected by shaking or something similar."

"But now there isn't even a crack—so it seems that the internal walls are quite sturdy and indeed have protective capabilities."

Upon hearing Ruozong's words, Nibiru's subordinates immediately ceased their doubts.

Nibiru had been pondering this since the very beginning.

"If that's the case, then the main entrance to the ruins should be the place where you should enter the ruins after you have the correct plan to enter."

"After all, it has a main entrance, and its security is much stronger than the surrounding area..."

Thinking of this, Nibiru's expression suddenly changed.

He's no longer Hongwen.

After all, he was basically in charge of exploring ruins for Company Z. There were so many historical periods in the era of the kingdoms, and even further back to the ancient era. With such a long history, plus the external forces like elves in each era, we can't judge the architectural structure simply based on productivity—so even the most bizarre ruins could exist.

In this way, the more you explore, the more normal it is to make a mistake in judgment occasionally.

His subordinates might be embarrassed in front of Ruozong, but he would never do that.

After all, when he first met Ruozong, he didn't understand the rules of human society and even defecated in front of Ruozong. He had already lost all his dignity!

so...

"You reported to me before that the Shenzhou champion went to explore the main gate of the ruins, and then what? Has anyone else seen him at the Lorraine family's base?"

Nibiru suddenly shouted, and the subordinate who had reported to him earlier also looked grim, but still told him what had happened.

"That champion...he still hasn't shown up!"

boom!

Upon hearing this, Nibiru slammed his fist into the rock wall beside him.

"He didn't just stay inside; he went right in while we were still feeling smug!"

"Damn it, I told him he had no way, but now it seems he has the 'key'!"

Seeing Nibiru in this state, Mewtwo X understood the current situation, so it looked at Wakamune and spoke decisively.

"Do you need me to take action?"

"Once I've activated it, you can leave this protective layer and the internal walls entirely to me!"

Nibiru also looked at Ruozong at this moment. Obviously, although Mewtwo X's actions would not be acceptable under normal circumstances, if it was really as Dragon said, that the black dragon that once helped the King of Ideals establish his country was inside the ruins, then such behavior would be acceptable in order to capture it before the champion of China.

Once a breach is made, all that's needed is to do everything possible to protect the remaining ruins, environment, and various murals and artifacts.

There will definitely be losses, but compared to the Black Dragon, it's acceptable!

However, under their watchful eyes, Ruozong smiled and shook his head.

"unnecessary."

"Drag said that the black dragon is in a very bad state now. Many years ago, the Dragon Village recorded that it had turned into something called the Dark Stone."

"That champion from China probably just brought out the Dark Stone."

"Then instead of destroying the ruins, don't we have an even simpler way—we'll wait for them to come out, and then we'll go after them!"

At this point, a smile appeared on Ruozong's face.

"In the records of the Dragon Village, that dark stone has been waiting for the person it needs. If it is willing to acknowledge me then, it will naturally be mine."

"And if it were to acknowledge Rocco first... the legendary Black Dragon on the other side, wouldn't that be exciting too?"

"However, compared to all of that, since the other party is here as well, I'm more interested in a powerful figure like Luo Ke than the Black Dragon!"

"Mewtwo X, you think so too, right~"

Upon hearing what Wakamune said, Mewtwo X's eyes lit up with a bright red light.

Luo Ke wasn't actually that interested.

But it knew that the entity that didn't have the slow-start characteristic, the one that was like its own brother, was now with Rocco!

so...

"Yes, let's fight!"

......

61. He understood the path he was on all too well.

"Not only ancient writing, but Mr. Luo Ke also understands such unique ancient mechanisms."

"Yes, it feels like our follow-up efforts are completely ineffective."

"Yes, it even reminds me of the times I explored ruins with my mentor."

On the logistics side, several experts sat in a row in front of the big screen, each holding a teacup and with a relaxed smile on their face.

This money is so easy to make!

You can learn something and earn an income at the same time.

Seeing them like this, Alice covered her forehead and sighed helplessly.

Liu Wuming, who had only met Luo Ke not long ago, was rubbing his chin, repeatedly refreshing his impression of Luo Ke, the new champion of China, in his mind.

On their end, all they have to do is stare at the big screen; even if they don't think about anything, everything goes exceptionally smoothly on the other side.

It's just some ancient mechanism; Necrozma recognizes every single one of them.

Even if some mechanisms are particularly complex, they are meaningless in the face of Mewtwo's materializable spiritual power.

Rather than exploring ruins, the current situation reminds Luo Ke more of the time when he was a child, snuggled in bed playing puzzle games on his game console.

Even the stylus he was holding back then wasn't as agile as Mewtwo's mental energy.

So Luo Ke, who didn't need to use his brain or perform micromanagement, but only occasionally made some adjustments, had a question.

'Nekromma, this ruin doesn't have an entrance at all. Opening it by force would require immense power. Logically, it should only be accessible to those with the necessary knowledge and methods to enter.'

'If that's the case, then why are there so many traps and mechanisms inside?'

"To give an example... well, if the real challenge lies within, then this feels like having a maze of traps set up outside your own bathroom, preventing you from using the toilet until you clear it!"

Upon hearing the message delivered by Rocco, Bictini, who was perched on Rocco's head, half-opened its large eyes.

What a strange example this is!

But Necrozma did understand what Rocco meant.

Therefore, it was explained within the context of mental links.

These mechanisms are also part of the test.

'I told you before about the black dragon turning into dark stone—if it's possible to awaken the black dragon using dark stone, it would be a test of your ideals.'

'Then these mechanisms set up by the King of Ideals will be a test of your wisdom and strength.'

That's why the mechanisms here vary in complexity, while some are simple, and most of the time, each type is grouped together.

It turned out to be the case.

Upon hearing Necrozma's words, Rocco nodded in agreement.

At that very moment, the decryption of Mewtwo was completed, and the heavy door in front of Roko, which seemed to have been built for giants, was opened with the sound of gears turning.

The hidden room located in the very center of the ruins was also exposed to Rocco's view.

The place was very spacious and huge, with only the stone pillars lined up like guards and the dark stone fixed to the altar in the very center.

These are the only things that should exist.

But as Rocco took a step, both he and Necrozma noticed familiar writing on the stone pillar next to the altar.

They had seen this writing on the original stone tablet.

That's right...

This is the handwriting of Jack the Pirate King!

'This so-called Pirate King really enjoys doing this kind of thing...'

Necrozma exclaimed in amazement upon seeing this.

Even the most observant Victini... no, even Rocco, who isn't so sensitive in this regard, should have noticed it.

Necrozma's exclamation was quite heavy, containing emotions far more complex than the words itself expressed.

But since it was unwilling to talk, Bictini and the others didn't ask any further questions.

He was completely absorbed in reading the text left by the Pirate King, based on Necrozma's translation.

'Ideals are too unrealistic, reality is too rational—neither is a good thing!'

We should live in the present.

'Can the strongest dragon really do everything? Does the Radiant God really know everything?'

'Don't always think about relying on gods; people need to learn to find their own solutions!'

Upon seeing this, Necrozma spoke again.

'Roco, what do you think the Pirate King was thinking when he wrote that sentence?'

what?

When Necrozma suddenly asked a question, Rocco was clearly taken aback for a moment, then lowered his head to think, before crossing his arms and speaking in a normal but confident manner.

'He broke down!'

what?

This time, it was Necrozma who was stunned.

Luo Ke continued speaking.

'Look, Dark Stone is still here, and the first thing he does is deny ideals and reality—doesn't that just look like he's in a fit of rage?'

'Since he's come here, he must be after something, right? But besides the mechanisms, all we have in these ruins are dark stones. Is he just a puzzle enthusiast if not for the dark stones?'

'So his ideals must have been rejected by Dark Stone, which is why he wrote that passage in a fit of anger!'

Upon hearing Rocco's statement, Necrozma, who had been struggling with the conflict between rule by man and rule by God, fell silent.

It tried to speak several times, but considering what Luo Ke said... it made sense!

Necrozma's heavy mood was immediately dispelled, and Roko then relayed another message to it.

"You see, depending on the circumstances, things can be different. If you think he's a fighter against divine right, then the issue escalates to a certain level. But if I think he's broken down, then it's just a mad dog biting people indiscriminately."

'In your eyes, and in the eyes of those who call me a hero, I am great and noble.'

"But in reality, I'm just doing what I want to do, defining others based on my own ideas, and then using force to eliminate what I hate—where's the greatness? Where's the nobility?"

'I think they should be called ancestors rather than heroes, right?'

so...

There's no need to overthink it.

"If someone says you're right, someone else will say you're wrong. If you use these things to define your own right and wrong, then you'll forever be living under the influence of others."

What are your own thoughts?

"Like me, I've always known what kind of world I like, and I've always understood that I'm just an ordinary person with power. Therefore, all my actions are based on these two points."

'More important than whether others think I'm right or wrong is knowing that I'm on the right path, and that's enough for me!'