The infusion of Dragon Energy went smoothly.
With almost no obstacles, Dragapult successfully infused all the Dragon Energy, which was transformed from the dragon crystal shard, into the Pokemon Egg.
After doing all this, Regidrago within the Pulsating Furnace suddenly fell silent.
It seemed to have given up the idea of breaking the seal due to losing the dragon crystal as a medium.
And perhaps because of Dragapult's condition.
"Baluya..."
Dragapult gently called out to Regidrago.
Buzz—
Ripple after ripple of faint dark red waves emanated from the furnace, passing through Dragapult as it slowly nodded.
Taking another deep look at Regidrago within the Pulsating Furnace, Dragapult gently swayed its tail and approached Natsuhiko.
The once pure, childlike eyes were gone.
Replaced by deep, intelligent, and insightful eyes.
Natsuhiko looked at it, and it silently looked back at Natsuhiko.
Slightly pursing his lips, Natsuhiko realized that the Dragapult now was no longer the "it" of before.
Suddenly.
Without the aid of Yujira's psychic abilities, Dragapult's voice echoed in Natsuhiko's mind.
If we say.
Dragapult's voice was once that of a pure maiden, now it was that of a mature, sophisticated woman.
"Regidrago showed me many things," Dragapult said.
Hearing this, Natsuhiko was slightly startled.
He soon understood somewhat.
The previous distraction of Dragapult was not because it was controlled by Regidrago, but because Regidrago, in its own way, transferred its memories to Dragapult?
In just an instant.
Dragapult, who experienced a flood of memory images, underwent a metamorphosis in thought and consciousness as though it had lived the life of a normal Pokémon in an instant.
This was Natsuhiko's guess, but he felt that it seemed to be the only explanation that made sense.
This is the Pokemon Realm, not a Fantasy World, otherwise, Natsuhiko would really doubt whether Dragapult was "possessed."
"You humans..." Dragapult's voice sounded again.
Hearing this complex expression, Natsuhiko showed helplessness.
From the perspective of Dragapult and Regidrago's experiences, humanity might be a race that shouldn't exist in this world?
But what they experienced doesn't represent all of humanity.
Natsuhiko opened his mouth but was interrupted by Dragapult.
"Thank you for letting me see another side of humanity."
Or, he looked at Togetic, Yujira, Beedrill, and Doublade.
Then he lowered his head and touched the Pokémon Egg in his hand with a complicated expression.
"They're happy to be with you."
The four Pokémon Dragapult glanced at slowly came to Natsuhiko's side.
Natsuhiko's complicated expression gradually returned to calm, and he stared directly at Dragapult without a hint of hesitation.
In a calm and slow tone, he said, "You can too."
Dragapult was taken aback.
Looking at the earnest face of Natsuhiko, and his four Pokémon, especially Togetic with its nodding little head.
It couldn't help but smile.
In just over a day since leaving the ruins, it had indeed been very happy.
If possible, it really didn't want to experience the things Regidrago showed it, making it go through many things it didn't want to face in such a short time.
If it could maintain its previous carefree state, following Natsuhiko and slowly enriching its experiences.
Growing in the warm atmosphere of Natsuhiko and his Pokémon, Dragapult felt it should be very happy.
The atmosphere relaxed.
"Is that okay?" Dragapult murmured, as if asking Natsuhiko, or perhaps itself.
But unfortunately, some things can't be reversed, some memories can't be erased...
"Yes, you can," Natsuhiko affirmed for it.
"Togetic!"
Togetic waved energetically at it.
"But the current you doesn't seem qualified to be my Dragon Tamer," Dragapult said with a teasing tone, its smile undiminished.
Pokemon Trainer is a term the alliance recently started promoting and using after becoming the masters of the Pokemon Realm.
In ancient times.
Trainers of Dragon-type Pokémon were called Dragon Tamers.
"Give me some time," Natsuhiko said without hesitation.
Dragapult was stunned again.
Looking at the confident Natsuhiko.
It was the first time it saw such a confident Natsuhiko.
Earlier, Natsuhiko's impression in its heart was a nice person who cooks well, treats his Pokémon kindly, and that the Pokémon liked him...
"Moreover, what about the little one with you?" Natsuhiko continued.
Dragapult looked down, its expression complex.
"You've already waited hundreds of thousands of years, do you mind waiting another three?" Natsuhiko raised three fingers.
"Within three years, I will become a Dragon Tamer worthy of your strength."
"Three years?"
Three years, to Dragapult, is indeed fleeting.
"Also, I will take you out of this place. This is just an unremarkable corner of the world; a broader world awaits you," Natsuhiko continued.
Dragapult nodded, "I indeed need to leave; Regidrago needs my help, and I will help it find the dragon crystal, and I also know how to leave this place."
Natsuhiko's expression froze slightly.
'Isn't Regidrago doing a bit too much?'
Buzz—
Within the Pulsating Furnace, Regidrago stirred once more.
Feeling its intent, Dragapult gave Natsuhiko a slightly surprised look.
In a soft voice, it said, "Regidrago says you're a good person."
Natsuhiko: "...."
Is it okay to label people with zero basis?
"It says you carry many familiar auras, and with these auras, you're destined not to be with those people."
Azelf? Or Marshadow?
Natsuhiko took a deep breath and solemnly declared, "First, I must state, I am absolutely not a good person!"
Being a good person carries too much burden.
He'd rather be a villain instead.
The kind of villain with a bottom line.
"Alright, I understand," Dragapult nodded.
But looking at its eyes, there's no hint of understanding?
Before Natsuhiko could continue persuading, Dragapult said directly, "I will follow you."
"Huh?"
"I will wait for you for three years, and in three years I'll give you a chance to beat me; you can become my Dragon Tamer. During this time, I won't help you with anything, except for this child..."
As it spoke, Dragapult's body gradually faded, as if being erased by a rubber, slowly disappearing.
Dragapult, classified by the Pokedex, is indeed an Invisible Pokémon.
"Meaning I don't have to be responsible for your meals?"
Natsuhiko rubbed his chin, his words carried a hint of deliberateness.
Dragapult: "..."
"Three times," Dragapult's voice came, "I will help you three times."
"Then let's come to an agreement to reduce the previous amount by half. After all, it's not easy for me, I have so many Pokémon to feed, I still have to beat you in three years, and if you keep growing from eating so well, what will I do?" Natsuhiko muttered, his voice not at all low.
Beside him, Togetic covered its mouth.
This time, it learned its lesson and didn't interject.
Yujira gave a 'promising youngster' look.
"Five times! No more!"
Dragapult's body, half invisible, reappeared as it glared silently at Natsuhiko.
"Deal!"
Natsuhiko laughed.
Anyway, after three years, it would be his Pokémon, maybe even sooner, so what's the harm in nurturing it a bit early?
Besides.
Although the current Dragapult is clearly not as pure as before, interacting with it has become much more interesting.
Otherwise, with the previous Dragapult's mind, it probably wouldn't have understood the meanings hidden in Natsuhiko's words.
Most importantly.
The current Dragapult should now be able to fully maximize its power, right?
At least it's at the Elite Trainer Level!
An Elite Trainer Level bodyguard!
As a proud Quasi-God Pokémon Breeder, Natsuhiko just wants to ask.
Who else?!