"It's something we've already agreed on, isn't it?"
"Besides…Diancie truly needs a good senpai. If anything happened to you, she'd definitely be heartbroken."
Elias gently explained to Dianna.
At this, Dianna nodded slightly.
So it's for Diancie, huh…
Finally hearing a reason that put her at ease, Dianna nevertheless felt an inexplicable pang of disappointment.
Such an emotion had rarely appeared since she became queen.
"Then I'm counting on you…"
Setting aside her last remaining doubts, Dianna bowed her head gently toward Elias.
Seeing this, Elias focused intently, beginning to draw forth the life energy stored within him.
Unlike the [Power of Viridian] or psychic abilities, which he could freely control, his life energy was hidden deep within him.
Rather than a power of his own, it felt more like a blessing he had received.
As he concentrated now, the life energy stirred from its deep place within him, gradually drifting outward.
But simultaneously, Elias felt his head growing heavy.
Just as he'd anticipated, this life energy was directly connected to his own existence.
If too much was expended, he'd surely fall into slumber once more.
Yet, despite knowing this, Elias continued to guide the life energy outwards.
Instantly, the air seemed to shift, as if they had stepped from the depths of the earth directly into the heart of a vibrant forest.
A soothing, natural aura filled the surroundings.
Dianna unconsciously narrowed her eyes, her face showing a rare moment of comfort.
But in the next instant, she opened her eyes wide, staring at Elias in disbelief.
She had long wondered what method Elias intended to use to heal her.
Yet she'd never expected…Elias could manifest such incredibly pure energy.
She could even distinctly feel this energy reacting intensely—like mortal enemies—with the remnant energy from Yveltal still lingering within her.
Just feeling each other's presence was enough to cause both energies to ripple with agitation.
As if confirming her speculation—
The moment Elias guided the life energy forward, the residual Yveltal power within Dianna surged violently.
When the two opposing energies collided, each was immediately diminished significantly.
It's working…
Sensing the changes inside her, Dianna's heart nearly skipped a beat.
For all these years, she'd tried countless ways to heal herself—but every attempt ended in failure.
This was the first time she'd made any meaningful progress.
Again and again, the two energies fiercely clashed, each collision leaving them weakened before they separated once more.
Yet Dianna soon glanced worriedly at Elias.
She wasn't like Diancie—her mind wasn't that naive.
She clearly understood that generating energy capable of opposing a Legendary Pokémon's power couldn't possibly come without cost.
Especially considering Elias was merely a Ghost-like form.
She was truly worried that something would happen to him.
...
At the same time.
On the other side, Diancie slowly opened her sleepy eyes, instinctively reaching out beside her.
Feeling only empty blankets, her movements suddenly froze.
Where's Elias?
She sat up, confusedly glancing around the room.
Unsurprisingly, there was no sign of him.
Then she glanced toward the clock—
It's still early.
It was still dawn; had this been the surface world, the sun would only just be rising.
Yet Elias had already vanished without a trace.
Diancie's heart abruptly raced with unease, anxiety quickly surfacing in her expression.
But suddenly, she recalled Elias mentioning that today he had plans with Dianna.
Remembering this, Diancie's emotions immediately became complicated.
A heavy, stifling sensation filled her chest, as if a giant rock pressed down upon it.
It's still this early…and he's already run off to find Her Highness?
Diancie puffed out her cheeks, pouting unhappily.
Yet when her eyes scanned the room again, a wave of fear suddenly overwhelmed her—Elias's diamond had disappeared.
Because the diamond was already filled with cracks, she'd always carefully kept it on the nearby desk.
But now, aside from a few books Elias often read, the desk was completely empty.
Did Elias take it with him?
But…why?
As she speculated, deeper confusion filled Diancie's heart.
Her mind immediately flashed back to a few days prior, when she'd asked Elias whether he'd ever leave her—he'd hesitated briefly back then.
Instantly, anxious thoughts flooded Diancie's mind.
Countless wild imaginings surged uncontrollably, disturbing her deeply.
Taking a shaky breath, she wobbled as she climbed off the bed.
She had to find Elias—to see exactly what he was doing.
Though her rational side told her he was probably just out preparing breakfast—
She still felt her heart trembling anxiously.
Click—
Slowly, Diancie pushed open the door.
...
As time passed, the residual Yveltal energy within Dianna's body had greatly diminished.
Since it was merely leftover energy without a source to replenish it, it naturally couldn't persist much longer.
"It's enough."
But Dianna felt no happiness at this result.
Or rather, any joy she'd felt was entirely overshadowed by the realization that Elias's condition had deteriorated severely.
She reached out, grabbing Elias's wrist to stop him.
The energy remaining inside her posed no major threat anymore.
Yet Elias was visibly drained, his spirit clearly suffering.
Dianna suddenly realized something—
The existence of a Ghost like Elias wasn't natural to begin with.
Perhaps these life energies…were the very foundation of his continued existence?
Realizing this, a chill ran down Dianna's spine.
After regaining some strength, she decisively waved her hand—
Almost forcefully interrupting Elias's attempt to keep releasing energy.
Elias's movements instantly froze.
The truth was, Dianna's instincts were correct.
Once Elias stopped channeling energy, fatigue visibly overtook him.
Stepping forward, Dianna reflexively reached out to steady Elias.
Yet before her palm even touched him, she watched in horror as his figure rapidly faded.
Her fingers brushed through nothingness, grasping only empty air.
Just like that, Elias vanished completely into thin air.