Xerneas looked toward Terrance. As the chosen Trainer, Terrance had obtained the power of Fairy Aura and had also captured a Pokémon like Diancie, already qualifying him to stand against super disasters. Once Fairy Aura was fully mastered by Altaria, as long as there was sufficient Fairy energy supplied to Terrance, they could unleash a strength comparable to Xerneas itself, enough to guard an entire region.
If it were only the wailing of Zygarde Cells, Xerneas would not have guided Terrance this much. But when it discovered abnormalities in the space-time rift and saw the Unown constantly repairing it, it had no choice but to leave behind a safeguard for the Kalos region, to prevent a true disaster from striking during its slumber and plunging Kalos into crisis.
"Is there something our domain can do to help as well?" Dace asked nervously.
"In the face of disaster, the entire Kalos will be affected. Your domain cannot remain untouched. Rather than avoiding it, it would be better to contribute your strength to Kalos," Xerneas said.
"O-Okay…" Dace nodded firmly. The domain had always stayed out of worldly affairs, residing underground and rarely interacting with the outside world. But if things were truly as Xerneas said, then when a great disaster arrived, the domain indeed would not be able to stay uninvolved.
"If you don't mind, when the time comes, you can follow his command. He has inherited my Fairy Aura ability and can unify the power of your domain to the greatest extent," Xerneas said.
Dace had been deep in thought, but upon hearing this, it was instantly stunned, looking at Terrance, who smiled awkwardly, in disbelief.
From the beginning, it had wondered what kind of person Terrance was to be personally brought to the Diamond Domain by a being like Xerneas. Only after confirming that the other Lady Diancie was Terrance's partner did that doubt gradually fade. But now, an even more shocking revelation has appeared.
A Trainer who inherited Fairy Aura.
He indeed possessed the qualification to command Fairy-type Pokémon.
"If disaster truly comes, the 398 citizens of Diamond Domain are willing to follow Lord Terrance and save the Kalos region."
"You're too polite, Dace. If disaster truly comes, my own strength is limited. If I can receive the help of the domain, I would be very glad," Terrance nodded.
As he spoke, Terrance was also a bit surprised at the number of inhabitants in the Diamond Domain—398 Carbink?
He wondered what proportion that number represented of all the Carbink in the Kalos region.
"If… if the Heart Diamond can return to its original state, I think our domain can continue to expand, continue to take in new citizens. Then, when facing disaster, we would have greater strength to resist it," Dace said, filled with concern.
"Dace, Xerneas, you don't need to worry too much. Please trust humans. If disaster truly comes, it won't just be Pokémon, other humans will definitely not stand by and do nothing," Terrance said seriously.
The Kalos League's four Elite Four, Champion Diantha, numerous Gym Leaders, and the many hidden experts—when disaster arrives, none of them would shrink back. Kalos was the shared home of countless people. Terrance felt that Xerneas and Dace were worrying a bit too much.
Even if Kalos were unable to resist, help would come from all sides when one region was in trouble. Unless the entire world fell into disaster at the same time, Terrance simply didn't believe there was anything that could truly stump humanity.
"Let's hope so." Xerneas gazed into the distance, its thoughts unknown.
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After Terrance, Dace, and Xerneas talked for a while, it was finally time for the main event.
One Diancie was called over by Dace, and the other by Terrance. Both gathered before Xerneas.
Having witnessed the true power of the first-generation Diancie, Xerneas understood that the potential of the Diancie family was immeasurable, capable of unleashing extremely powerful combat strength. Therefore, it did not hold back, directly releasing its Fairy Aura to develop the potential of the two Pokémon.
Terrance's Diancie had already been tempered by Altaria's Fairy Aura back when it was still a Carbink. Now, bathed once more in Xerneas's Fairy Aura, the effect was minimal. But for the Princess Diancie of Diamond Domain, this baptism was an extraordinary opportunity.
As it got bathed in Fairy Aura, even though the power it inherited from the Heart Diamond was negligible, and even though it had not yet received the accumulated experience of past Diancie, with Xerneas's help, its potential began to rapidly catch up to its ancestors, perhaps even to the very first Diancie.
When the Fairy Aura dissipated, both Diancie felt as if they had been reborn, looking at Xerneas with gratitude.
"When I am not here, please lead Diamond Domain and shoulder the responsibility of protecting the Kalos region. Consider it repayment for this power," Xerneas said to the Princess Diancie.
"No problem. Thank you very much, Lord Xerneas." Seeing Dace vigorously winking at her from the side, Princess Diancie quickly agreed.
"May I ask, Lord Xerneas, does this mean Princess Diancie now has the ability to strengthen the Heart Diamond?" Dace asked expectantly.
"Although it can be strengthened, the Heart Diamond can still only maintain the operation of Diamond Domain. It can no longer give birth to the next generation Diancie," Xerneas said. "Unless your princess can comprehend the meaning of life and, like her ancestors, transform into another form. Only then can Diamond Domain continue its legacy."
"Then… what should I do?" Princess Diancie asked softly, like a child who had made a mistake.
"There's no need to worry. With your current strength, you can already obtain the inherited experiences of your predecessors from the Heart Diamond. I believe there should be insights about the meaning of life within it," Terrance said with a slight smile, also looking at his own Diancie.
At this point, he finally understood Xerneas's arrangement. Within Diancie's body existed another type of energy similar to life energy. If it could draw upon the inherited experiences of past Diancie within the Heart Diamond, not only could it quickly adapt to this state, but it could also use this opportunity to expel that impurity while comprehending the meaning of life.
After all, it must contain the first-generation Diancie's understanding of life. For Diancie, this would be a win-win situation.
"Diancie, for the next period of time, you should stay in the domain with Princess Diancie, strengthen the Heart Diamond together, and learn from the experiences left behind by past Diancie on how to control your abilities."
"Really?" Terrance's Diancie spoke up excitedly.
It had already grown fond of Diamond Domain. There were many Carbink, and also Princess Diancie, who was like a little sister. Hearing that it could stay here, Diancie immediately became delighted.
"Yes, but only for one week for now. For the upcoming Elite Four matches, I'll still need your help," Terrance said with a smile. "Oh, and if we get the chance, let's visit your hometown together and ask your companions if they'd like to live in the domain. If it's here, I think they wouldn't refuse."
When Terrance mentioned those companions of Diancie from Geosenge Town, Diancie immediately showed a look of delight.
"That's great! I'll definitely work hard during this time to comprehend the meaning of life and grow stronger quickly (..??_??..)."
Princess Diancie: "Me too, me too (〃＾?＾)"
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