Chapter 542: The Giant Rock
The Giant Rock (Megalith).
Said to also be a meteorite that fell to Earth from outer space thousands of years ago. During the Magical Beast Era, it was suspectedly moved by humans to a certain underground ruin and worshipped as some kind of legendary object.
Later, this ruin was called the 'Stone Ruins'.
Speaking of which, this Hoenn region is simply a permanent landing spot for meteorites.
Just the ones Will knows of...
There were two from two thousand years ago.
One from a thousand years ago.
There should be another one in recent years.
No wonder Deoxys first appeared in the Pokédex of the Hoenn region.
The trigger for this incident: the 'Giant Rock', is one of the meteorites that fell in the Stone Ruins two thousand years ago.
And the other one from two thousand years ago is the iridescent stone that the Deoxys came looking for.
Too much time has passed.
Will has already forgotten some plots related to this stone.
He only remembers that in the original version, Lysandre would get involved in order to obtain this stone.
Because he believed the 'Giant Rock' was the origin of Mega Evolution. And from its appearance, the 'Giant Rock' indeed looked like a huge Mega Stone.
Just like the iridescent stone.
"Iridescent stone...?"
Will muttered, frowning.
"Hm? Speaking of which, the Deoxys said back then that their home split into two and fell towards the same direction one after another."
Cynthia stretched out a finger and tapped her cheek.
"So, that 'Giant Rock' might be the other half of the iridescent stone?"
Will made a guess.
He felt this was entirely possible.
In the Pokémon worldview, there are a total of two stones considered by the natives as the 'Origin of Mega'.
One is the 'Giant Rock'.
This includes the viewpoint of the majority represented by Lysandre.
The other is the 'iridescent stone'.
This is solely the viewpoint of the Draconid people.
Because the iridescent stone can make Rayquaza Mega Evolve, and Rayquaza is their Dragon God, their whole world.
So the iridescent stone, in the hearts of the Draconid people, is the origin of Mega.
Moreover.
Both stones fell one after another two thousand years ago, and both fell within the confines of the Hoenn region.
This is highly likely two parts of the exact same stone.
"Should we return it to the Deoxys?"
Cynthia asked a question.
"No need."
Will shook his head, and then explained,
"Leaving aside where they went and how we would find them, even if we found them, this stone might not necessarily be theirs."
"True."
Cynthia nodded gently and rolled over.
"Apply it on the front yourself."
"Wuu wuu wuu (Crying sounds)..."
Cynthia hurriedly raised her hands to cover her eyes.
Fake Tears Lv. 1.
"Heh."
Will grinned disdainfully.
A clumsy move.
When it comes to the move Fake Tears, Will can only call the big cat (Litten/Incineroar) the strongest!
That child maxed out this skill the moment he was born.
"Annoying."
Cynthia curled her lips and could only apply it herself.
Will ignored Cynthia.
He went to the bow of the ship alone, sat cross-legged, and meditated while blowing in the sea breeze.
So many years have passed.
The cultivation of psychic powers finally had some progress.
There is already telekinetic power present in his body.
It's just that the total amount is not much; currently, he can at most move objects through the air to show off, completely unable to do more awesome things.
Will in this life no longer ponders to what superb realm he can cultivate psychic powers. He just treats it as laying the foundation and exploring the path for cultivation in future lives.
The talent is laid bare here.
This life is not suitable for walking the path of a psychic.
Then he'll talk about it later.
Beneath the sea surface behind the cruise ship.
A submarine that looked like a Sharpedo was quietly following behind the cruise ship.
Inside it.
A bearded man wearing a classic pirate outfit was wearing a gloomy smile on his face, and the Chatot on his shoulder was also 'clucking' and laughing along with him.
The great pirate of the Hoenn region, 'Phantom' Captain Phantom!
He is also a People of the Water.
His goal has never changed, which is the symbol of kingship representing the identity of the King of the Sea—the Sea Crown.
"Boss, is that stone really useful?"
A grunt steering the ship in front of him asked doubtfully.
"Stop talking nonsense. If it were useless, would that Cynthia and Wallace appear together on this cruise ship?"
Captain Phantom curled his lips.
Sometimes having underlings who are too stupid isn't particularly good either.
Only asking stupid questions.
They broke into the Stone Ruins right under the nose of the Hoenn League, and then traveled thousands of miles to throw that giant rock into the sea.
For the purpose of setting off a disaster that the Hoenn League would find difficult to resolve!
Difficult to resolve to the extent that they must seek reinforcements from Champions of other regions.
In the past few years.
It's not like Captain Phantom hasn't tried.
But every time, he either attracted the Champion of the Indigo League or the Champion of the Alola region.
After several lessons and summarizing experiences, he finally discovered.
The Sinnoh Champion Cynthia is much stronger!
Wanting to make the Hoenn League seek reinforcements from the Sinnoh Champion, he must trigger an unprecedented huge disaster!
Huge to the extent that the Indigo League Champion cannot resolve it.
And according to the historical documents recorded by the People of the Water all along, he set his sights on the 'God of Magma and Earth' (Groudon) and the 'God of Oceans and Heavy Rain' (Kyogre).
Captain Phantom has 100% certainty that the Hoenn League will seek reinforcements.
And 80% certainty that the target for reinforcements will be the Sinnoh League Champion.
"That Wallace, truly disgusting, chasing us for so many years, opposing us until the very end."
The first mate behind Captain Phantom spat.
And ended up spitting right onto Captain Phantom's back.
He stole a glance at Captain Phantom, and quietly reached out to wipe his own spit off.
"Hmph, who knows, he might just die today."
Captain Phantom grinned.
Thinking about it made him angry too.
Ten years ago.
Shortly after he discovered that the Lucario of that little girl might possess the Sea Crown.
That Wallace chased behind his butt and bit him like a dog, delaying who knows how many things.
"Boss, detected a special signal."
"What?"
"Not far away underwater, there seems to be another submarine following the cruise ship... they spotted us."
"Hmph, looks like there are quite a few survivors of the People of the Water. Coming for the Sea Crown? Courting death."
Captain Phantom grinned, grabbed the longsword at his waist and swung it forward,
"Kill them."
"Yes!" xN
Underwater on another side.
A submarine in a state of optical camouflage was secretly following.
"Boss, there's an echo nearby."
"Coming for the Giant Rock? Hmph, also want to dabble in the secrets of Mega Evolution? Wishful thinking, kill them."
Lysandre, who hurried over from thousands of miles away, coldly snorted and decisively ordered an attack.
Over these years.
In order to make this world a better place, he has exhausted his mind and spirit.
In the prime of his life, his hair is half gray, and his beard has turned white from worry.
Now there are actually ignorant scoundrels who dare to come seeking their own doom.
The battle underwater here.
Had actually already been observed by a third party.
This third party.
Was precisely one of the native evil organizations of the Hoenn region, Team Aqua, led by Archie!
"Two clowns."
Archie secretly observed the battle between Team Flare and the pirates.
He had already seen through the background and identities of both factions at the first moment.
The former, as a globally renowned criminal organization, has a greater international reputation and influence than their Team Aqua, naturally not needing much to be said.
The latter, the great pirate, only has some fame in the Hoenn region.
But for Team Aqua, who has been mixing in the Hoenn sea area all year round, 'Phantom' Captain Phantom is not unfamiliar at all.
Even Captain Phantom has had some grudges with Team Aqua.
But Team Aqua doesn't care about these, nor do they plan to intervene in this battle.
Two dogs.
Bite if they want to bite.
It's beneficial to him.
The home ground this time is the ocean, and when it comes to underwater combat power and technology, Archie dares to confidently say that no evil organization in this world can surpass their Team Aqua.
Just like right now.
Team Aqua discovered Team Flare and Phantom simultaneously.
But the latter two completely didn't notice them.
This is the gap on the technological level.
The goal of Archie's appearance is also very pure.
Or rather.
Their Team Aqua's goal has always been very pure—Kyogre.
The ocean is the source of all life.
Taking back the marine habitats Pokémon lost due to human desires, and establishing an ideal hometown for Pokémon, this is Team Aqua's ultimate goal—'Pursuing the ideal world for Pokémon'.
What Sea Crown.
What Giant Rock.
He completely doesn't know, and isn't interested in the slightest.
The reason Team Aqua appeared here.
Is because they detected Kyogre's movement trajectory and chased it all the way to the sea area near here.
"Boss, discovered an old rival."
"Hm?"
Archie frowned and turned his head to look.
Only to see on a screen, in the distant sky, there were several helicopters moving forward slowly, scurrying around in mid-air like headless flies.
Although those helicopters looked like three-no products (unbranded/unregistered), without any logos.
But a flash of red revealed in the cockpit.
Still let Archie know the identity of the newcomers.
The other major evil organization in the Hoenn region, Team Magma, led by Maxie.
"Team Magma appearing here... Is Groudon also active near here? Kyogre and Groudon, are they going to meet?"
Archie frowned tightly, a premonition of a major event about to happen.
Team Magma is quite similar to their Team Aqua.
They are not interested in other things.
Team Magma's goal from beginning to end has also always been only one—Groudon.
Team Magma believes.
Believing human development is closely linked to the overall happiness of the world, so they want to expand the area of the land and increase the domain of human activity—'Pursuing the ideal world for humans'.
In terms of results.
Team Magma's purpose is obviously completely opposite to their Team Aqua's.
So the two evil organizations have always been at odds with each other, frequently engaging in massive fights, which instead let the Hoenn League reap the benefits.
No wonder the Hoenn League Elite Four have it the easiest.
They completely don't need to lift a finger.
The two organizations can beat one of themselves to death.
And leave the other heavily injured.
The Hoenn League in the middle.
Instead frequently plays the role of that 'evil instigator'.
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