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"Oh my goodness! What in the world is going on?!"
Lacey was utterly distraught, running frantically with her Gardevoir floating behind her.
"Hooooh Hoooof~"
Behind Lacey, Kieran, Drayton, and Carmine's eyes glowed with an eerie purple light as they chased Lacey, arms outstretched.
"Snap out of it! It's me, Lacey! What's wrong with you?!"
Seeing Kieran and the others closing in, Lacey was terrified.
These three people were simply too bizarre right now.
Or rather… not just these three.
"It's okay! We're almost there! As long as we get to Mammon, we'll definitely be safe."
Lacey was actually very tired; after all, she had been running for a long time, but there was nothing she could do. This situation was already good.
If Kieran and the others caught up to her, who knew what would happen?
Their current behavior was simply too abstract.
"Ji Bei Ji Bei~"
Just then, around the corner ahead, a middle-aged man and woman also emerged, arms outstretched, performing an abstract dance and blocking Lacey's path.
"Ah! Gardevoir!" Lacey was startled.
"Suo Nai~"
Gardevoir's eyes glowed blue, using its Psychic power to lift the middle-aged couple. With a wave of Gardevoir's arm,
the couple was forcibly moved to the side and fell down.
"Sorry, sorry, I really can't help it."
Watching the middle-aged couple fall, Lacey apologized profusely, but her footsteps didn't stop.
Along the way, she had encountered many such abstract villagers. They couldn't be reasoned with; they just danced and approached her. She didn't know what they were trying to do.
She could only use somewhat crude methods to stop them, otherwise, nothing would work.
"Ji Bei Ji Bei~"
And in that short time, Drayton and the other two had already closed in again.
Bang, bang, bang~
The sound of Poké Balls opening rang out.
Dragonite, Archaludon, and Mightyena appeared behind Lacey.
"No, calm down, all of you!!"
Lacey was shocked, constantly retreating and trying to appease the three.
As their friend, she knew Kieran and Drayton's strength all too well. Even Carmine was not weaker than her.
How could she fight all three at once?
However, Lacey's pleas had no effect on Kieran and the others. The three swayed their arms while their Pokémon gradually approached Lacey and Gardevoir.
Lacey was already drenched in sweat.
"It seems you're in trouble, Lacey."
At this moment, a teasing voice reached Lacey's ears.
"Mammon!!"
Lacey was instantly overjoyed, looking in the direction behind her. Sure enough, it was Mammon and his three companions.
"Come save me, Mammon, Kieran and the others have gone crazy!"
Lacey's eyes were almost tearful. In this suddenly incredibly eerie town, the sense of security from seeing familiar faces was truly overwhelming.
And it was the Mammon she admired and looked up to.
"Don't worry, Caitlin, Platinum, you two go deal with them."
Mammon nodded.
Caitlin and Platinum understood, throwing out their Poké Balls. Galarian Articuno and Garchomp landed in front of Lacey.
This caused the approaching Dragonite and the others to pause.
"They really are being controlled, huh? It's so strange. How exactly is this happening?"
Seeing people she knew now also chanting 'Ji Bei Ji Bei', Iono was incredibly curious.
"Anyway, let's defeat them first. Maybe it'll make them snap out of it."
Platinum's pretty face was serious, looking at Kieran and Drayton. It was too bizarre.
"I'll handle Drayton and Carmine, Platinum, you take on Kieran."
Caitlin used her Psychic power to open another Poké Ball, and Gallade landed in front of her.
"Okay." Platinum looked at Kieran, whose pupils were an eerie purple, clearly in some special state.
"It feels just like those Legendary Pokémon controlled by Evil Hoopa back then, also influenced by negative emotions?"
Platinum couldn't help but speculate. The six Legendary Pokémon summoned by Evil Hoopa also had an eerie red glow in their eyes because they were controlled.
"Ji Bei Ji Bei~!"
At this moment, having seemingly assessed the situation, Kieran and the others ordered their Dragonite and other Pokémon to attack.
Caitlin and Platinum had their Galarian Articuno and other Pokémon respond, and the battle instantly began.
"I wonder if Caitlin and the others can defeat Kieran and them?"
Iono blinked, feeling that Kieran and the others seemed very strong.
And for such a scene, she naturally had her Rotom Phone in camera mode.
"Don't worry, Kieran and Drayton won't be a match for Caitlin and Platinum."
Mammon was very relaxed, or rather, it was a sure victory, wasn't it?
"Lacey, how did Kieran and the others become like this?"
Mammon asked Lacey.
"It was a Pokémon! A Pokémon that looked like a peach floating in the air."
Lacey quickly replied.
"At that time, Kieran and I were about to go out to look for Ogerpon, and we ran into this Pokémon."
"It projected a purple object, which happened to go into Kieran and the others' mouths, and then they became like this."
Lacey was still shaken. Luckily, the one aimed at her missed, hitting her forehead instead, which hurt for a while.
She still had a red mark on her forehead now.
Ogerpon, who was by Mammon's side, tilted her head, looking at Lacey with confusion.
"Emmm… there's such a thing?" Iono was baffled. She had never heard of such a Pokémon.
"It's this!"
Lacey took out the purple object from her pocket.
"It's soft, sticky, and a bit gooey. Why does it feel like mochi?"
Iono took it and squeezed it, quickly confirming this point.
"It's mochi. It seems Pecharunt has revived." Mammon said directly.
"Pecharunt?" Iono and Lacey were stunned.
"Yes, this is the special ability of the Mythical Pokémon Pecharunt."
Mammon stroked his chin, looking at Kieran and the others, who were still chanting 'Ji Bei Ji Bei' even in battle.
"Pecharunt's peach-shaped shell is a reservoir of potent poison. It kneads the poison secreted from its shell into 'Poison Mochi' for humans and Pokémon to enjoy. After they eat it, it controls them with chains."
"However, there are no 'chains' visible on Kieran and the others, so it should be a small dose of mochi. But even so, they will still be controlled by Pecharunt."
Mammon speculated.
In reality, Pecharunt's ability is truly quite extraordinary!
Controlling minds is just the basic. Pecharunt's 'Poison Mochi' is not only incredibly delicious but also has the effect of awakening the hidden desires and abilities of those who consume it.
For example, Okidogi: the poison chains stimulated its entire body's muscles, making its body stronger.
Munkidori: the poison chains, which can awaken potential, stimulated its brain, developing Psychic powers.
Fezandipiti: stimulated by the poison released by the chains wrapped around its body, it gained a beautiful physique and voice.
This is the wonderful use of Pecharunt's Poison Mochi, which shows how terrifying Pecharunt's ability is.
Although the Loyal Three are indeed not very strong, they are still Legendary Pokémon, and their strength depends on who they are compared to.
And these Loyal Three, in a sense, were 'raised' by Pecharunt's Poison Mochi.
"Pecharunt is so scary…"
Hearing Mammon's explanation, Iono couldn't help but feel a chill. If Pecharunt continuously produced poisoned mochi for humans to consume,
that would simply be a disaster! It was fortunate that this was just a small town. What if it were in a big city? The entire city's population controlled by Pecharunt—that scene… unimaginable.
"Hmm, Lacey, do you know where Pecharunt went at that time?"
"Let me think, it should be towards the Loyal Three Plaza."
Lacey immediately recalled carefully, finally confirming.
"Alright, then we'll go to the plaza. Caitlin, Platinum, Kieran and the others are up to you to handle."
Mammon nodded.
"Understood, you go ahead." Caitlin nodded. Defeating Kieran and Drayton was definitely something she and Platinum could do.
But it would also take time, as Kieran and Drayton were also very strong.
"Good, let's go."
Mammon didn't delay, releasing Reshiram, and taking Iono, Lacey, and Ogerpon towards the Loyal Three Plaza.
Reshiram flew at a low altitude, and looking down at the town, one could see that basically all the visible villagers were currently performing that abstract 'Ji Bei Ji Bei' dance.
Pecharunt's taste was truly mediocre.
"It feels like the whole town is being controlled." Iono was startled.
"Yes, this ability is terrifying." Lacey deeply agreed.
Such a Pokémon, if it fell into the hands of evil people, it's hard to imagine how much chaos it would cause.
After all, in just one night, all the residents of Mossui Town had fallen, and Pecharunt surely hadn't even exerted its full power yet.
"Indeed, a Pokémon like Pecharunt either needs to be completely sealed away, or captured so it cannot continue to wreak havoc."
Mammon nodded. In his opinion, Pecharunt actually didn't have a clear sense of right and wrong.
Judging from Pecharunt's story, all of Pecharunt's initial intentions were to please the elderly couple, to make them love it more.
For the elderly couple's wishes, it would do anything, including traversing mountains and rivers to Kitakami to steal beautiful masks.
Did it know this was wrong? It certainly did.
But as long as it was for the elderly couple, it would do it. Strictly speaking, Pecharunt's own will served the elderly couple's wishes.
Because in its heart, the elderly couple's affection surpassed everything.
However… to gain that affection, it would recklessly harm others, which was clearly wrong.
Loyal Three Plaza.
"Pecha-pecha-tai~!"
A giant peach glowing with purple light gradually split open, revealing its true form: Pecharunt.
Boom!
With a thunderous crash, the Loyal Three Plaza exploded, and amidst thick smoke and dust,
three faint figures emerged. They were the legendary 'Loyal Three': Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti.
"Pecha-pecha-tai~"
Pecharunt looked at its three subordinates, very satisfied with their revival.
To find the masks, it truly needed some capable subordinates. Those humans, plus the Loyal Three, would surely be able to find the masks.
The Loyal Three emerged from the ruins, either posing coquettishly, or stroking their heads and rolling their eyes, or waving their strong arms. Each one was very peculiar.
After all, hundreds of years had passed, and having finally revived, they naturally needed to get used to their bodies first.
Three Poison Mochi flew out of Pecharunt's shell, directly entering their mouths.
After eating the Poison Mochi, the poisonous chains on Okidogi and the other two glowed faintly. The delicious mochi combined with the stimulation of the poison chains made the Loyal Three's eyes instantly turn fervent towards Pecharunt.
The Poison Mochi not only tasted exceptionally delicious but also enhanced their power.
Pecharunt was just about to give instructions to the Loyal Three.
A melodious, deep dragon's roar sounded, and Pecharunt instantly turned around.
A magnificent and sacred white dragon descended from the sky. Mammon and the two women dismounted from the white dragon, and Ogerpon also leaped down.
But upon seeing Pecharunt and the Loyal Three, Ogerpon's originally curious and gentle eyes instantly became sharp and cold.
"Pecha-pecha-tai!!"
But likewise, Pecharunt, upon seeing Ogerpon, let out a shrill, hoarse cry of anger.
Hundreds of years had passed, but everything felt as if it were yesterday.