As Lian prepared to make his wish, Jirachi's Eye of Truth was nearly fully open, revealing most of its blue iris.
Lian wasn't sure what Lester intended to wish for, but at this point, it seemed impossible to stop him; he could only let Lester proceed with his wish.
It was a difficult situation. Although Lian didn't particularly care about Link, Kalia's feelings mattered greatly. If she witnessed someone being choked to death, it would likely leave a lasting traumatic impact on her.
Death is still an abstract concept for someone as young as Kalia, and seeing it unfold before her eyes would be profoundly frightening.
"It's almost open," murmured Kalia from the ground, unsure how to make a wish since she had limited knowledge of Jirachi.
Moreover, she couldn't attempt a wish now due to the considerable distance, barely able to discern that the Eye of Truth was nearing full opening.
Speaking loudly would undoubtedly attract Lester's attention, and no one knew how he might react or what actions he could take in his fury.
In the air, Lian flapped his wings, fully prepared. His gaze remained fixed on Jirachi's Eye of Truth, waiting for the precise moment it opened completely - that instant would be when he makes his wish.
Linden had no time to focus on Jirachi; his attention remained fixed on Link. After all, despite their differences, he was still concerned for his cousin's well-being.
Grinning maliciously, Lester tightened his grip on Link. As the Eye of Truth opened fully, his heart swelled with ecstatic anticipation, knowing his wishes were about to come true.
This time, he intended to monopolize all three wishes from Jirachi, ensuring complete control over its power. With three wishes at his disposal, there would be nothing stopping him from achieving his desires.
"Hahahaha!"
The more Lester contemplated, the more exhilarated he became, bursting out into laughter. His gaze then locked onto the Eye of Truth, readying himself.
It wasn't just Link's ancestors who knew about Jirachi; Lester also possessed this knowledge, and arguably even more so than Link himself. He had intentionally approached Link, driven by the sole purpose of finding Jirachi.
As Lester's laughter echoed, the Eye of Truth finally opened completely, revealing its luminous blue iris.
Instantaneously, a burst of radiant blue light shot upwards towards the sky, heading in an unknown direction.
Kalia watched, startled, recognizing this as the manifestation of Jirachi's wish-granting power—undeniably formidable. She braced herself, anticipating that Lester was about to make his wish.
"Haha, Jirachi, fulfill my wish now," Lester exclaimed with a manic grin.
"I desire...Kyogre to awaken!"
His wish left everyone puzzled and astonished.
He actually wanted Kyogre to awaken!
No one anticipated such a crazy first wish from Lester; it was completely unexpected.
"He's gone mad!" Kalia was stunned. Typically, wishes revolved around personal desires like wealth, power, or status.
But Lester chose the terrifying wish to awaken Kyogre, utterly baffling everyone. It seemed like pure madness.
Kalia realized then that Lester's alliance with Link wasn't impulsive but rather meticulously planned for a long time, likely with this outcome in mind.
His identity as merely a Trainer couldn't explain his choice of wish; ordinary individuals wouldn't conceive such a task.
Awakening Kyogre might sound simple, but it concealed immense catastrophe. As an ancient Pokemon, Kyogre possesses the terrifying ability to expand oceans dramatically.
Numerous legends from antiquity surround Kyogre, with its very name synonymous with disastrous tsunamis.
At this moment, Kalia wished that Jirachi's wishes could be nullified, but was it even possible? If so, Jirachi wouldn't be known as the Wishing Star.
Just as Lester expressed his wish amidst thunderous sounds, Lian spoke simultaneously, using Pokemon language. Although he only knew Pokemon language due to lacking human vocal cords.
"I want...to grant freedom to Jirachi."
Lian stated his wish calmly, almost whispering softly. He had no personal desires; granting Jirachi its freedom seemed like the best wish and also served as an experiment.
However, after hearing Lester's wish immediately following his own, Lian's eyes widened in shock. He turned towards Lester with a furious roar.
What madness is this?!
Is Lester out of his mind, wishing for Kyogre's awakening? This era is the most peaceful one, where humans and Pokemon coexist harmoniously.
If Kyogre awakens, it would continuously expand the oceans, leading to countless tsunamis and untold casualties across vast regions.
Historical records from ancient times detail continuous battles between Kyogre and Groudon, causing immense disasters despite their rivalry.
If only Kyogre awakens, the ocean will engulf the continents, and it's no laughing matter. Without proper preparation, there is a high likelihood that both the Ellie and Sebas regions could be completely submerged.
Awakening Kyogre would plunge the world directly into disaster, potentially requiring the combined efforts of both regions to halt its destructive path.
However, Lian was unsure where exactly Kyogre lay dormant but presumed it must be deep within the ocean. He hoped it was far from land; otherwise, if his wish came true and Kyogre awakened, countless lives would be devastated.
As Lian expressed his wish, Jirachi's Eye of Truth remained active, indicating one more wish left to be granted. Simultaneously, the notepad atop Jirachi emitted a brilliant light before fading away swiftly. In response, two violet comets descended from the sky—one streaked across the horizon, disappearing into the distance, while the other headed straight towards Lian and Jirachi, likely fulfilling his wish.
"Wait!"
Lester sensed something amiss and momentarily forgot about making his third wish. He observed two wishing comets despite having made only one wish himself. However, he hadn't seen anyone else making a wish nearby. Could someone be hidden covertly?
Lester didn't suspect Lian, as he couldn't fathom a Pokemon making a wish; such an occurrence had never been documented throughout history.
"Who is it?!" Lester's fury boiled over, enraged that someone else dared to make a wish, feeling like a significant portion of his prize was snatched away.
The violet comet streaked towards Jirachi, its dazzling light piercing the sky, causing both Lester and Kalia to instinctively close their eyes.
As the wishing comet struck Jirachi, a terrifying burst of energy erupted.
Jirachi, taken aback, realized the wish was affecting itself directly, momentarily stunned.
In the next instant, Jirachi felt as if a binding force, including the Psychic restraint from Xatu, had suddenly shattered.
Its strength surged back, and simultaneously, the last remaining wish note on its forehead vanished.
The millennia-long slumber granted Jirachi the power of wishes, forming these wish notes. However, now that Jirachi no longer needed to sleep, it lost the ability to grant further wishes.
Instead, the wish notes became part of Jirachi's own power, granting it freedom, including control over its immense abilities.
With a bang, Xatu was instantly propelled away by the overwhelming Psychic surge. The awakened and liberated Jirachi, no longer needing to slumber, underwent a profound transformation.
"Thank you." Jirachi's voice resonated, expressing gratitude and excitement, knowing that Lian had helped it. For countless years, it yearned for freedom but could not wish for it itself, nor would anyone who made a wish choose to free it. Even those who treated it kindly long ago ultimately did so driven by their desires and personal gain.