Chapter 288: Forbidden Land
The fate of the Diamond Domain's destruction was finally reversed thanks to Diancie's efforts, and Diancie's mission was completely completed. Although the Carbink were reluctant to see their princess leave, it was Diancie's decision, and they could not object. They could only offer their sincerest blessings.
The Diamond Minister also instructed Ryan, "Although I am very worried about the princess, please take good care of her. Everything is entrusted to you."
"Don't worry about that. Besides, Diancie can return anytime after the competition. But before that, I would like to ask you about the forbidden land of the Allearth Forest."
Ryan nodded in agreement to the Diamond Minister's request, but he still inquired about the situation of the Allearth Forest. Diancie mentioned that the Diamond Minister had visited that place in his youth and experienced the catastrophe, but was saved by Xerneas. Because of this, the Diamond Minister wanted Diancie, who lacked mastery over diamond creation, to find Xerneas and use Xerneas's Fairy Aura to master diamond creation.
However, Xerneas is the kind of Pokémon that roams freely, which is why Diancie hadn't found it despite being away for so long. Ryan also wanted to meet the Xerneas of this world; a meeting of two Xerneas would surely create a unique scene.
Upon hearing Ryan's inquiry about the Allearth Forest, the Diamond Minister fell silent for a long while before finally speaking, "Since you possess Xerneas, it's alright to tell you. Years ago, when I was traveling, I witnessed that catastrophe firsthand. All life was absorbed, the forest withered, and Pokémon fell, their life force drained. It was then that Xerneas stood before us, averting the disaster. Within Xerneas's Fairy Aura, I could clearly feel my own strength increasing, which is why I sent the princess to find Xerneas. And the culprit behind that catastrophe was the legendary Yveltal, that god of destruction!"
The Diamond Minister paused, as if recalling a terrifying being. Suppressing his fear, he continued, "Yveltal's power is simply too great. Forgive my bluntness, but with your current strength, you are no match for it. Yveltal is currently slumbering in the Allearth Forest. If you disturb its slumber, it will awaken and attack whoever disturbs it. I do not recommend you go to the Allearth Forest, and even if you do, do not seek out Yveltal."
Hearing the Diamond Minister's words, Ryan stroked his chin, a smile appearing on his face: Very powerful, indeed?
Seeing the smile on Ryan's face, Lillie immediately knew what he was thinking. She shook her head and said, "Ryan, you can go, but don't cause any more trouble!"
"Okay, I promise!" Ryan immediately raised his hand and swore that he definitely wouldn't cause any trouble, but if it were Yveltal, things might be different.
Diancie bid farewell to the Carbink and followed Ryan and Lillie through the underground tunnel towards the Allearth Forest. By the time they arrived at the Allearth Forest, two days had passed.
According to the Diamond Minister, the Allearth Forest was originally a desolate place, but what appeared before Ryan and Lillie was a lush and verdant forest, with a huge and wide waterfall in the distance. The spray from the waterfall, under the sunlight, formed a beautiful rainbow, making the entire Allearth Forest look like a fairyland.
"This isn't what the Diamond Minister said," Diancie said, looking at the Allearth Forest before her with a puzzled expression.
"Hmm. Either Xerneas helped the forest regain its vitality, or Yveltal didn't go too far and left some room for the forest to recover. After so many years of recovery, the forest has indeed recovered," Lillie said.
Lillie's analysis was spot on. Ryan released Xerneas, who looked at the Allearth Forest before it and said with some nostalgia, "The Allearth Forest? I really miss it. In my original world, I spent most of my time in the Allearth Forest, after all, I still had to keep Yveltal in check. Yveltal in this world should also be here, I can already sense its presence."
Diancie sensed Xerneas's Fairy Aura, and waves of power surged from within her body. Ryan patted Xerneas's side and said, "Take us to Yveltal. I'd like to see just how powerful this God of Destruction of this world really is."
With that, Ryan, along with Lillie and Diancie, leaped onto Xerneas's back, and Xerneas strode swiftly through the forest. As they ran, a large number of wild Pokémon followed Xerneas, sensing its Fairy Aura and staying close behind.
Led by Xerneas, they quickly arrived at the heart of the Allearth Forest. In the center of this area, a huge crater appeared in Ryan and Lillie's sight. Within the crater was a lake. Xerneas looked at the lake: "Yveltal is in the lake. It should still be in its Cocoon of Destruction form. Anything that disturbs it will be attacked. I could peacefully wake it up. Are you sure you want to do that?"
"Can you handle it?" Ryan asked.
"It shouldn't be a problem. Besides, the Xerneas in this world should also sense my presence and be heading here. If the two of us join forces, Yveltal will be no match for us."
Xerneas's voice was full of confidence. After all, it hadn't been slowly eroded over that long period; its mastery of its domain was enough to suppress most domain-wielding Legendary Pokémon.
Seeing Xerneas's confident expression, Ryan no longer hesitated and directly instructed Xerneas to wake Yveltal. Xerneas let out a loud cry, its forelegs lightly touching the ground. A pink glow gradually emanated from its body, and the scattered pink specks of light spread outwards. All the Fairy-type Pokémon immediately felt a continuous flow of power entering their bodies, forming a pink light film on their skin.
Just as Xerneas's Fairy Aura expanded outwards, it also awakened Yveltal from its slumber. A purplish-black aura spread from the lake water, gradually surging towards Xerneas's Fairy Aura. A huge black cocoon-like object floated up from the lake water, and then light emanated from within. Gradually, Yveltal slowly unfurled its wings from its Cocoon of Destruction form, its blue eyes slowly opening. With a roar, Yveltal announced its arrival to the world!
(End of Chapter)
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