Chapter 377: Ideal and Truth
Since that palace council meeting.
Rami and Kazan haven't spoken privately anymore.
Only when discussing a certain matter.
Will they have a public dispute.
As for the civil and military officials.
Before Dresa and he gave a word, this group of people had already spontaneously chosen sides.
The number of people standing on Kazan's side was obviously more than those on Rami's side.
Especially those generals who often go to the battlefield.
This is normal.
In these five years.
Out of ten battles, seven were led by Kazan, and all seven were won.
Rami fought battles with too much hesitation and too many concerns; although he could also win relying on the powerful strength of the army in the end, it was indeed a bit arduous.
This group of people naturally trusted Kazan more and was willing to follow him.
Moreover.
In these years, whether externally or internally, the means shown by Kazan were quite iron-blooded and cruel.
Colluding with the enemy, death, relatives punished together.
Disobeying orders, death, relatives punished together.
Fleeing from battle, death, relatives punished together.
Offending the royal family, death, relatives reduced to miners.
Stealing strategic materials, death, relatives reduced to miners.
Regardless of the size of the mistake.
Anyone falling into Kazan's hands basically couldn't escape death; the luckiest ones were mining in the mines until death.
With various performances in front, everyone knows what kind of person the second prince is; no one dares to disobey him or make him unhappy.
Therefore.
Maybe a considerable part of people stood on Kazan's side because they feared Kazan.
Worried that after Kazan ascended the throne, he would purge those who stood on the wrong side or didn't take sides back then, so they stood on Kazan's side one after another.
These people are not few.
They are also quite smart.
Knowing clearly in their hearts that standing on the wrong side, they would likely be killed by the second prince afterwards, but absolutely wouldn't be killed by the eldest prince.
At most dismissed from office.
So they stood on Kazan's side one after another.
But have to say.
Under Kazan's cruel means, the Kingdom of the Vale is united as one.
There might not even be a traitor all year round.
But the enthusiasm of the subjects of the Kingdom of the Vale to join the army has also greatly reduced; the elderly are also unwilling to let their children enter the army, fearing that their children might accidentally annoy the second prince and cause trouble for the whole family.
Will hasn't failed to talk to Kazan about such things.
Kazan obeyed him on the surface.
But privately, he would still have people kill those people.
He is a person who seeks revenge for the smallest grievance.
Can't tolerate sand in his eyes.
This morning.
Will and Big Silly sat on the rooftop enjoying the breeze.
Eindoak Town below was peaceful; people and Pokémon coexisted harmoniously.
The Hometown of the Vale, now is a paradise away from war.
But he knew clearly in his heart.
Such a beautiful scene might be shattered soon.
Dresa's physical condition took a turn for the worse, getting worse day by day; Will dared not say for sure how many days he could live.
Even if Dresa breathed his last tonight, Will wouldn't be surprised.
Once that time comes.
The Kingdom of the Vale will probably split.
Will looked up at Dragonspiral Tower in the distance, sitting in a daze for a while.
Today is the end of the month.
Rami and Kazan went to Dragonspiral Tower again.
Moreover.
This time they went longer than any previous time.
Will estimated if nothing unexpected happens, the Kingdom of the Vale will welcome two Legendary Pokémon today.
Just at this time.
The earth trembled violently.
"Roar?!"
Big Silly was startled, picking up Will in his mouth and hiding inside.
"Idiot, put me down quickly."
Will struggled with all his might.
He broke free from Big Silly's mouth, ran back to the edge of the rooftop and looked at the position of Dragonspiral Tower.
The top of the tower in the distance.
Was glowing.
Just that because it was daytime, it didn't look conspicuous.
Looking at the Hometown of the Vale outside Eindoak again.
Colorful iridescent light actually lit up over the Bouffalant Grassland; not only the Bouffalant Grassland, even farther places had the appearance of this light.
That iridescent light was exactly the same as the light when Will transmigrated!
At the same time.
Will's eyes widened suddenly.
He raised his hand, looking at his palm.
A khaki, crystal clear pebble appeared in his palm.
"Earth Core, actually glowing."
Will stared blankly at the stone in his hand, his face gradually becoming solemn.
This stone obtained from Lilligant ten years ago, besides having a domineering name, he didn't know what function it had at all.
But today, it actually glowed suddenly.
Now it seems this stone must be inseparable from Black and White Dragons, maybe even related to whether he can go back.
"Sure enough, the opportunity to return lies with Black and White Dragons."
Will murmured, looking up at the high tower that had fallen silent in the distance.
"Big Silly, in a few days, we might have to go on a long trip."
Will turned to look at the silly big guy beside him.
Ten years passed.
This big guy is still the same as back then, looking stupid and cowardly.
But if judging Druddigon is weak by appearance, that would be suffering a big loss.
The current Druddigon.
Is the highest combat power in the entire Kingdom of the Vale, a Quasi-Elite (or Quasi-King) level Pokémon.
"Roar?"
"There are more important things to do. Leave Rami's side to himself to solve; if I stay by his side, he will never grow up. This is not helping him."
Will turned to look south.
Ten years.
Finally let him find a clue to return his consciousness; impossible for him to give up.
Moreover.
As he said.
Rami has no opinion; has to ask him about everything.
As long as he stays by his side, it will make Rami feel fearless.
Such a Rami cannot become a qualified King.
He told Dresa before, whichever prince he chooses, he will help that prince become a qualified King.
If Dresa chose Kazan.
Then Will could just let go, at most correcting domestic laws and regulations, and letting Kazan not go too far, lest losing the hearts of the people.
But Dresa chose Rami.
Then Will has to use a harsher way to change his character. Even if looking for a way back outside, he has to pay attention to the affairs of the Kingdom of the Vale at all times lest Rami gets killed by Kazan in the blink of an eye.
Leaving.
Forcing Rami to face Kazan alone.
This is Will's way of training him.
If he can pass the hurdle of Kazan, the Kingdom of the Blessed Isles and the Kingdom of Plenty won't be Rami's opponents.
If he can't pass, then Will will come back to help him at the last moment, fulfilling the promise to Dresa.
But Rami's upper limit can at most be a ruler defending the heritage.
He cannot unify Unova.
At most can only make the people of the Hometown of the Vale live happily.
Inside Dragonspiral Tower.
Clearly stepped into the maze together.
But Rami and Kazan walked on different paths.
Finally.
They clearly both reached the top of the tower.
But there was no one around, only themselves.
In the eyes of Rami/Kazan, a black/white round giant stone stood quietly on the high platform in front.
"What is this..."
Both had doubts in their hearts seeing the giant stone, heading forward.
Bent down and reached out to touch that giant stone.
When fingers touched the stone, the two stones burst out with dazzling light; at the same time, a voice echoed in their minds.
In Rami's ear was a vigorous male voice.
In Kazan's ear was a heroic male voice.
Their voices were different, but said the same words.
"What is your Ideal/Truth?"
Hearing this voice.
Whether Rami or Kazan, showed a surprised look on their faces.
They knew.
This is the last test.
Because in the past ten years, they had learned from Will what kind of existence the Divine Dragon was, and what kind of dragon they might meet in this tower.
That is something only known as Will's apprentices.
Even Dresa is not very clear.
They didn't show panic, but lowered their heads in serious contemplation.
What is called Ideal/Truth?
Whether Rami or Kazan, hearing the inquiry of this voice was somewhat confused.
But they probably knew how to answer.
According to what Teacher said.
Just state your purpose.
Rami said:
"I want to sign a peace treaty with the Kingdom of the Blessed Isles and the Kingdom of Plenty, relying on absolute martial force to continue this treaty."
"During this period, I will use what I learned in my life to change the concepts of the other two continents, making them want to maintain this peace from the bottom of their hearts."
"I must make all people and Pokémon in this Unova coexist peacefully, building a beautiful home together."
"For this, I will persist to the end."
Kazan said:
"Those who are not of my race must have different hearts. As long as the Dragon Veins are still in the Kingdom of the Vale for one day, the scum of Blessed Isles and Plenty will definitely have disloyalty."
"In that case, then before that, annihilate all their royal relatives, kill them all, confiscate all Pokémon of the subjects of Blessed Isles and Plenty, demote them to slaves, make them never able to turn over, to eliminate future trouble."
"I will become the common master of this world of Unova. There will be only one kingdom on this land; at that time, Unova will naturally have no war."
"For this, I will spare no effort."
As the voices of the two fell.
The glowing giant stones in front of them began to gradually change form.
Two huge figures six meters tall appeared in front of them.
Appearing in front of Rami.
Was a dragon pitch-black like ink, looking like wearing heavy armor, its appearance accompanied by crisscrossing lightning.
Rami looked up and met those scarlet eyes, his gaze gradually becoming determined, murmuring the name heard from Teacher:
"Zekrom."
"Your resolve, manifests Ideals."
Appearing in front of Kazan.
Was a dragon white and flawless, looking like covered in feathers, its appearance accompanied by clusters of dazzling flames.
Kazan looked at the aqua blue eyes of the creature in front, the ambition in the bottom of his eyes wantonly publicizing, growing wildly:
"Reshiram."
"Your resolve, illuminates Truth."
Black and White Dragons carried their chosen heroes respectively rushing out of Dragonspiral Tower.
At the moment of leaving the high tower.
Both sides also saw each other again.
Zekrom and Reshiram looked at each other calmly.
While in the intersecting gazes of Rami and Kazan, some sparks collided.
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