Chapter 335: Accidental Encounter, Crisis
Nacrene City is a colorful and aesthetically pleasing city.
Although it was transformed from warehouses over 100 years ago, after spontaneous decoration by people, the buildings, abandoned railways, and warehouse fountains in the city were all painted in various colors.
The scale of Nacrene City is not large, probably similar to Accumula Town.
But being called a "City" naturally means it has things Accumula Town cannot compare with.
For example.
Nacrene Museum.
Coming out of the Nacrene Gym, Cynthia dragged Will all the way to the museum.
Will wasn't surprised.
On the way to Nacrene City, Cynthia had been telling him how amazing the Nacrene Museum was.
But actually...
"Not many people."
Will yawned.
Standing in the center of the Nacrene Museum looking around, counting back and forth, there were only eight people in the entire exhibition hall.
Counting Cynthia and Will, only 10, and Will could only be counted as half a person.
Before coming, Cynthia bragged about how awesome this museum was.
Now it seems just so-so.
At the entrance, Will felt this place was quite ordinary.
After all, this entire museum has only one floor, and the area is not large.
Looks like a big warehouse converted from the past.
But even converted, it feels dilapidated and unable to hold anything precious.
A thief walking straight in from the main entrance might hesitate for a while.
Doubting if the things inside are all fake, carefully considering if the gain is proportional to the risk.
"Maybe because it's relatively remote here."
Cynthia scratched her head.
But Will knew the real reason wasn't this.
Nacrene Museum, as the signature building of Nacrene City, how could the location be remote?
One street north is the police station, and two hundred meters further north is the Pokémon Center; is this called remote?
Those who like to study history and antiquities are ultimately very few.
Ignoring popular fields like battling, coordinating, breeding, beauty, etc., and running to study these old things, the vast majority are basically elderly people or related practitioners.
Moreover.
There seems to be nothing particularly famous in this Nacrene Museum.
The most famous treasure of the museum.
Is a small lyre placed in the center of the museum.
The shape of the lyre is like a curved moon, and several bright yellow strings seem to be covered with dust.
These days Will learned a few words.
About the introduction of this lyre.
He was too lazy to read.
As for the name of this lyre, it seems to be called "Reveal Glass" (Wait, text says "Rhythm Lyre" or similar, maybe referring to the item related to Meloetta, but Meloetta is associated with Relic Song, not Reveal Glass directly - Reveal Glass is for Forces of Nature. Let's stick to the text description: Lyre).
Wait, Reveal Glass is a mirror. This is a lyre. Maybe it's a specific item for Meloetta? In games/anime, Meloetta doesn't need an item to change form, just Relic Song. But maybe this is a lore item.
Will came to the exhibition stand with the lyre, turned to look at the blonde girl looking at a stone not far away:
"Cynthia, what is this thing for?"
"Hm? Let me see."
Cynthia walked over, looked carefully for a few times, then took out her Pokédex.
Three seconds later, Will heard the voice of the Pokédex, introducing a Pokémon to Cynthia.
[Meloetta, Melody Pokémon...]
"Meloetta?"
Will raised an eyebrow, looking at this lyre again.
The lyre is only about thirty centimeters high; looks like it is indeed for small Pokémon.
About Meloetta.
He is no stranger.
This is a Mythical Pokémon, not very famous, with the folk title of "God of Song and Dance" (or similar).
If an anime fan has hardly heard this name.
Then this anime fan must not have watched the Unova region anime, or only watched the first part.
Because.
Meloetta can be said to be Ash's half-Pokémon in the Unova region.
As one of many Mythicals, Meloetta's screen time in the anime is relatively high.
Appeared in 7 episodes in the anime (actually much more, spanning a whole arc).
Actually traveled with Ash for 15 episodes (more like a significant arc).
Ash saved it, Meloetta liked Ash, following Ash secretly all the way.
Ash's Oshawott and Dawn's Piplup regarded it as a goddess.
Although Meloetta actually has no gender, just looks like a beautiful girl, but if wanted,
Can also be a beautiful boy (unlikely, design is distinctly feminine, but technically genderless).
Mythical Pokémon abilities vary.
Some are extremely strong, some are weak.
Meloetta belongs to the relatively weak ones.
What it can do is at most use the melody it sings to affect the listener's emotions, or use the dance steps it dances to confuse the viewer's spirit.
This is not strong.
Take Will for example.
He can use Aura to soothe his or others' emotions and spirit.
The effect might not be as strong as Meloetta's singing.
But if Will's level is similar to Meloetta, its ability won't affect Will much, at least not affecting Will's battle in a short time.
And for those Psychic-type Pokémon good at controlling their spirit and heart.
Meloetta's ability effect is even weaker.
But unlike other Mythicals, Meloetta has four big brothers covering it.
Unova Forces of Nature (Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus) and Enamorus.
Although all are minor legendaries (sub-legendaries/duo/trio), these four combined can beat a weaker major legendary (box legendary) without problem, so it's quite awesome.
"Rhythm Lyre (made up name?), legend says it's the instrument used by Meloetta in the Abyssal Ruins. If someone can use it to play the Relic Song, they can summon Meloetta."
Cynthia's voice came from the side at this time.
She was reciting the introduction text on the exhibition stand.
After reading, she was even more confused.
"Abyssal Ruins? Relic Song? Hmm, there are quite a few myths in the Unova region; really interesting."
Cynthia's eyes lit up, showing an excited expression on her face.
Will glanced at her.
Did not speak.
He doesn't know the Relic Song, but he knows the Abyssal Ruins.
Will not only knows.
If recalling carefully, he might remember where that place is and how to go.
But he doesn't want to recall.
That kind of place should continue to be silent and hidden.
The Abyssal Ruins is the past home of Meloetta and the Forces of Nature clan, sealing the Reveal Glass.
That is their big treasure guarded for generations, its value no less than the Soul Dew to the Eon Duo (Latios/Latias).
That thing allows the four Forces of Nature to switch between Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme.
Why the Reveal Glass is with Meloetta is unknown.
But the four Forces of Nature protect Meloetta because of this reason.
Once the Abyssal Ruins appear, and the Unova Forces of Nature happen not to be sealed, the three Forces of Nature will inevitably fight fiercely for the Reveal Glass.
This Unova will be messed up by them again.
Maybe this time even the wandering Enamorus will run back to Unova.
If four Legendary Pokémon fight fiercely.
Then even if Meloetta rushes over, it might not be able to stop the battle.
Giovanni in the anime ran to the Unova region personally to get the Reveal Glass to make the Forces of Nature go berserk, stirring up a great war in the Unova region, facilitating Team Rocket to fish in troubled waters and take root here under the nose of the Unova League.
The matter is serious.
So even if Will knew Cynthia was interested in these, he wouldn't tell her such things.
If Cynthia wanted to find Kyurem.
Will found he couldn't dissuade her, would definitely accompany her without a word.
Because Kyurem is just there, going nowhere, not some fierce evil god, nor would it haggle with a child.
Going over to look from afar wouldn't result in death or cause a disaster sweeping Unova.
But the Abyssal Ruins are different.
Just then.
"Yes~ really interesting, don't know if it's true or false; let us try and we'll know."
A playful voice suddenly came from behind.
Will and Cynthia turned around in confusion.
Saw the eight people originally scattered around the museum gather together, standing behind them, surrounding them in a fan shape.
Swish.
Eight people released two Pokémon each.
Instantly sixteen ferocious and different Pokémon appeared in the museum.
Five in the sky, eleven on the ground, among which four or five should be able to enter the ground.
Will felt the Aura in their hearts.
Silently held Cynthia's hand beside him.
At this moment, even a fool could see that these eight people were not good.
"Sigh~ Didn't want to hurt the innocent, who knew you two ran in while the doorkeeper went to the toilet; count yourselves unlucky."
The man standing in the center spread his hands.
Then eight people took off their coats in unison, revealing the uniform inside.
"So what's the matter with people in your world? Changing clothes just by stripping?"
Will couldn't help complaining in his heart.
Originally seeing Team Rocket like that in the anime, thought it was a joke.
Who knew reality was really like this!
Will really wanted to vomit; if they showed any clue, he couldn't have failed to notice the problem.
At this time, he also recognized them from the uniforms on these people.
This group is Team Plasma!
It's only League Year 184; did this group appear so early?! The current Ghetsis should be only about thirty years old, N should be four years old, still surviving with Pokémon.
While cursing in his heart, Will didn't forget to observe the surroundings and situation.
The sixteen Pokémon on the field aren't high level, but the gap with him isn't big either.
Fighting alone, he isn't afraid of any; even one against four or five is no problem.
But sixteen, he is no match.
Even adding Garchomp and the others, they aren't match.
Moreover...
Judging from the number of Poké Balls on the waists of these eight people, there must be at least 20 more on standby behind.
Can't win.
Will looked up at the ceiling of the museum.
Although there are a few Flying-type Pokémon watching, relying on the power of the Sea Crown to fly away with Cynthia shouldn't be a problem.
Just don't know what material this ceiling is made of.
Can he break a hole.
Just as Will was preparing to take off.
Buzz buzz buzz...
Outside came the roaring sound of fans (or engines/propellers).
!
Something heavy seemed to land on the museum.
'Trouble... Seems to have bumped into Team Plasma's initial operation; this is obviously a planned action, really unlucky.'
Will frowned tightly.
Who would have thought such a trashy museum could be targeted by Team Plasma.
He initially thought no one was willing to guard here.
Now it seems the guards were dealt with.
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