Giratina, a Dragon and Ghost-type, the Renegade Pokémon.
Level: Lv. 125
Ability: Pressure
Hidden Ability: Telepathy
Moves: Shadow Sneak, Hex, Ancient Power, Shadow Force...
In the Hisui region, there has been a saying passed down since ancient times: 'Strong light creates shadows.' The 'shadow' refers to this Mythical Pokémon.
"Huh? What is going on? It is only level 125?"
Hiroshi was stunned. Zekrom, who was standing right behind him as his bodyguard, let out a low rumble from its chest. The massive black dragon looked down at the Master Ball in Hiroshi's hand with its glowing red eyes.
"Do not be fooled by numbers, Hiroshi," Zekrom's deep voice echoed in the air, surprising the nearby travelers. "Its power over the Distortion World is not something a mere level can quantify. However, compared to my Ideal, it does seem a bit... cramped in that sphere."
Hiroshi looked at his Cresselia, who was already level 120. As one of the Mythical Pokémon, Giratina should theoretically be among the highest tier of level-one deities. The realm of super-gods...
However, Hiroshi was not surprised when he considered that the Hisui region features the Origin Forme setting. The Origin Forme is Giratina's final state. It is estimated that in this form, it becomes a true Mythical Pokémon that can fully master the authority and power of antimatter.
Yes. Dialga is the deity of time, and Palkia is the deity of space. Then Giratina is the deity of antimatter!
Normally speaking, Giratina was expelled by Arceus and could only reside in the Distortion World. However, in the main storyline of the Hisui region within Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Giratina ended up in a seaside cave after being captured by the player. Its presence in this area is mysterious in every sense, and its combat power is equally enigmatic.
"Since it has no Origin Forme right now, it couldn't defeat Shadow?"
"I can infer from this that it currently cannot beat the Raiden Shogun."
"But if I obtain the Griseous Core or the Griseous Orb, would that be enough for Giratina to evolve into its Mythical super-god form and challenge the throne of Celestia?"
Hiroshi held his chin, pondering the strengths and weaknesses of his team and Giratina. Zekrom crossed its arms, its tail sparking with blue electricity. "If you wish to challenge the heavens, Hiroshi, you already have my thunder. But a dragon of shadows... it would make the shop's security much more formidable. Though it might scare away the customers."
Shadow, as the only remaining demon in the Inazuma sea, is the ruling monarch of an entire region. Giratina is a Mythical Pokémon that has mastered destruction and antimatter power. The strange thing is... why did Giratina never try to use its true authority during the resistance? Simply using Pokémon moves and skills, even its exclusive ultimate move, is equivalent to being restricted to a regular combat power circle below the true gods.
In a battle between gods and beasts, shouldn't the victory be determined by the strength of their divine authority?
Hiroshi decided to ask the 'victim' currently arrested in the Master Ball. He tapped the sphere and used his Pokedex, which functioned like a high-tech smartphone from the Pokémon Popularization System, to facilitate a direct link.
"Giratina, I know you can hear me. Why were you so weak?"
In the space inside the Master Ball, Giratina, who had been slashed by the Musou no Hitotachi from both the front and back, rolled its eyes. It possessed the Telepathy ability. Moreover, Hiroshi was communicating via psychic powers.
Giratina understood. It even heard the subtext in Hiroshi's words: There is something wrong with you. You can't be a Mythical Pokémon. How can a mythical being be so pathetic?
Giratina roared angrily through the mental link, "Human!"
"If it weren't for Arceus..."
Although it was furious, it still possessed reason. "If I were to use the full power of destruction and antimatter in Hisui, Arceus would simply banish me again."
Hiroshi was not surprised that Giratina feared Arceus so much. In a sense, Arceus is the strict father who created them. However, Giratina has never been welcomed by that father. You see, both Dialga and Palkia have relevant written records in the Canalave Library and in the Sinnoh legends spread across the world. Only Giratina's existence is a secret, almost completely forgotten by the world. There are no stone inscriptions related to Giratina that have survived to modern times.
"So that is it. You are being specially monitored by your strict father. Even if you are about to die, you don't dare use your true power?"
Hiroshi's thoughts shifted. What if this were not the multiverse monitored by Arceus, but a foreign continent like Teyvat? However, Giratina's power is too dangerous!
Hiroshi shook his head. If Giratina were allowed to release its full power in Teyvat, the throne of Celestia would definitely descend to fight for its life. The reason the throne is silent for now is that, on one hand, it was intimidated by Arceus when the ecological zone was formed. On the other hand, the Pokémon Era seems harmless for the time being. Unlike the ancient country of Khaenri'ah, the Pokémon have not challenged Celestia's bottom line...
Then the question arose. How did Khaenri'ah challenge the red line of heaven? Lumine (Ying) was a witness and could answer. Hiroshi immediately asked her.
Lumine was stunned for a moment, then inhaled gently. "That thing..."
She didn't say anything further but stared seriously into Hiroshi's eyes. "If... if it were you, you could definitely save everyone. If it were you, you would definitely save the world."
Hiroshi was confused. This is why the Riddlers must be stopped! What could 'that thing' be? Could it be imaginary numbers, Honkai energy, or Honkai creatures? It is a conspiracy!
At this time, inside the Master Ball, Giratina roared angrily again, "Human! It is absolutely impossible for me to obey your orders! I will never surrender to you!"
Zekrom leaned down, its face inches from the Master Ball. "Your surrender is irrelevant. You are now part of Hiroshi's Ideal. Behave, or I shall remind you why my lightning is feared."
Giratina went quiet for a second. Zekrom, also known as the Deep Black Pokémon, was quite impressive. However, if Giratina is not in its Origin Forme, it is not the complete body of the myth. Its combat power cannot compare with its true potential. And its destructive antimatter power is a magnet for hatred, attracting Arceus's attention at every turn. It was essentially a hot potato.
It didn't dare use its power and couldn't survive being slashed by Shadow twice. The combat power it showed was not even as good as the ruling Archons of Teyvat.
"It doesn't matter," Hiroshi shrugged and showed Giratina the Red Chain and the Treasure of Time. "Wait until I build an Origin Ball. Then we can go play with Dialga. The authority and power of the Time Myth Pokémon can always be used at will, right?"
Giratina roared again, but this time the cry was hollow and confused. "Human, why do you have the full Red Chain?!"
"Guess."
"Human, why do you have the Treasure of Time that can suppress Dialga?!"
"Guess again."
Giratina was itching with hatred. This human was so mean! If you ever let me out, I will beat you until you are paralyzed! Then I will drag you to the dimension outside of time and space, banishing you forever!
Inside the Master Ball's space, Giratina drew circles and cursed out of pure spite.
"I feel comfortable now," the corners of Hiroshi's mouth curled up. "No matter how much it underperformed, it is still Giratina, a Mythical creature. Moreover, although Volo took the opportunity to escape, without Giratina, the biggest villain in the Hisui region has had his wings clipped. Let's see how you make trouble now."
Hiroshi was in a happy mood. After confirming the truth, he had easily solved a wave of hidden dangers for when the people of Teyvat explore the Hisui area. Lumine didn't know that Hiroshi and Giratina were having a mental argument.
At the same time, Uxie, who had been blown away by Giratina's Shadow Force earlier, recovered and flew over.
"Thank you, humans," Uxie's voice was full of lingering fear as it communicated telepathically.
Hiroshi smiled slightly. "Just think of it as a return gift for giving me the Gear of Time. No need to thank me. Also, you need to be careful of the traveling merchant named Volo. He has recovered from his injuries and will likely target the other two Pokémon of the lakes. I hope you can remind them, Uxie."
Uxie's Claw, Mesprit's Wings, and Azelf's Fang—this is the set of materials for making a Red Chain. But Hiroshi had already obtained a complete Red Chain from the system lottery, and it wouldn't be hard to get another. Therefore, he had no need to target the three Lake Guardians.
Wouldn't it be better to gain their friendship? In the future, when people explore the Hisui region, these Mythical Pokémon can look after the people of Teyvat for him. This was the 'Legendary Pokémon Network.' They are nearly immortal. Once a friendship is formed, it is an eternal contract.
Hiroshi nodded secretly. He wanted to channel his inner Manaphy and use his social skills. After all, he had the Power of Aura and could communicate with any Pokémon. He declined Uxie's warm hospitality, but before he left, he received a thank-you gift.
He received a few Pokémon Eggs and some evolution items. There were also treasures like Twisted Spoons, and Uxie gave him two at once.
"Good stuff~"
Hiroshi, acting as a fair parent, distributed the loot. The eldest sister, Cresselia, already had the Magic Slate. These two Twisted Spoons, which increase Psychic-type power by 20%, were given to Jirachi and Meloetta.
"Whee~!" Jirachi hugged the spoon, looking extremely happy. Meloetta, who has a more serious personality, was very careful as she tucked her spoon away.
Then, Hiroshi decided to share Giratina's Pokedex entry in the group chat. He had finally 'picked up' a Mythical Pokémon, which is different from a regular Legendary. If he didn't show off in the group chat, he would be no better than a salted fish!
Hiroshi: [Giratina.jpg] "Here is a new entry for the Pokedex. Feel free to collect the data."
The group chat interface was silent for a long time.
Hu Tao: "What a handsome ghost dragon... wait, why is it a Mythical Pokémon? Hiss... a myth?"
Zhongli: "'Strong light creates shadows'... Based on common sense, this myth is very dangerous."
Venti: "Manager Hiroshi, let me speak plainly for Zhongli. This kind of myth that breeds in and inhabits the shadows might pose a security threat to Liyue and Teyvat. I hope you handle it with care! (Scared.jpg)"
Yae Miko: "Manager Hiroshi, can a newcomer ask a question? I know that divine beasts have corresponding powers. What kind of authority does this Giratina hold? (Curious.jpg)"
Hiroshi: "It represents destruction and holds the divine authority over antimatter. When it restores its Origin Forme, it can travel through dimensions outside of time and space at will."
Everyone: "Origin Forme???" (Confused.jpg)
Hiroshi walked with Lumine toward Jubilife Village, glancing at the Master Ball in his pocket. He sighed. He had conquered it, but for Giratina to be willing to fight for him with its heart, he probably had to wait until he captured Dialga and defeated it too.
"It is fine," he muttered. Zekrom walked beside him, its massive form casting a shadow over the path. "We are not lacking in fighting force. It is excellent for completing the Pokedex. The point is, I have its body now, even if I don't have its heart yet."
Zekrom snorted. "You sound like a villain, Hiroshi. But as long as it ensures the safety of the shop, I suppose I can tolerate a grumpy ghost."