"Seal Hoopa…" Aven nodded softly. This was precisely why he had come to Michina. "Then please tell me what I need to do, High Priestess."
The High Priestess nodded and led Aven deeper into the temple, arriving at its very center. As the stone doors within the temple slowly opened, a hidden chamber appeared.
"The first High Priest created the Prison Bottle right here," she said, guiding Aven inside while explaining the origins of the chamber.
The walls of the chamber were engraved with the entire process of crafting the Prison Bottle. In addition, there were inscriptions left behind by the first High Priest, containing methods for using the power of the Creator God.
"So, the Prison Bottle is created by combining the Creator God's power with Water-type, Fire-type, and Ground-type energies…" Aven carefully examined the carvings on the walls.
Once he had fully memorized everything, he immediately prepared to begin crafting the Prison Bottle. Knowing the threat posed by Shiny Hoopa Unbound, the sooner the vessel was completed, the sooner Hoopa could be sealed.
"Lilligant, I'll be relying on you again this time," Aven said with a smile.
"Lilli! Gant!"
Lilligant nodded, natural energy beginning to gather around its body.
To create the Prison Bottle, Water-type, Fire-type, and Ground-type energies were required. With its mastery over natural energy, Lilligant could easily condense all three.
Moreover, thanks to the deep bond it shared with Aven, working together to create the Prison Bottle would be much easier.
Before long, three distinct streams of energy appeared in the chamber, intertwining with one another as powerful fluctuations spread outward.
Seeing this, Aven also activated the power of the Creator God, continuously fusing it with the Water, Fire, and Ground energies, crafting the Prison Bottle according to the methods recorded on the walls.
At the same time, far away in the Kalos Region—
Within the Temple of the Demon God at the headquarters of the Sorcerer Organization, a pitch-black passage suddenly opened in the void.
Hoopa and the Sorcerer Leader stepped out from the Ghost World, filled with necrotic aura, instantly causing black mist to churn throughout the entire temple.
"Welcome back, Lord Hoopa!" The Sorcerer Leader immediately dropped to one knee before Hoopa.
"Heh heh heh~"
A low, sinister laugh escaped from Hoopa's mouth.
Its gaze swept across the temple before settling on the highest seat. Its figure flashed and directly took its place upon the throne.
"Heh heh heh… I've finally returned."
"A thousand years ago, that bastard from the Michina Temple sealed me. Now, it's time for revenge."
Hoopa's gaze pierced through the void, locking onto the distant direction of the Sinnoh Region. Six Golden Capture Rings floated silently before it.
Now, its most important task was to absorb the resentment of all living beings to restore its power. Once that was done, it would use its golden rings to summon six Legendary Pokémon. At that point, it would be truly invincible in this world!
However, when it thought of Aven—who possessed the power of the Creator God—its smile gradually faded. Remembering the High Priest who had sealed it long ago, Hoopa vowed that this time it would destroy the Sinnoh Region along with the Michina Temple itself!
Back in the Michina Temple—
After more than half a month of refinement, Aven finally completed the Prison Bottle.
The vessel bore many similarities to Hoopa itself, clearly crafted specifically for the purpose of sealing it.
"The Prison Bottle is complete. Next, we head to the Kalos Region and locate Hoopa," Aven let out a slow breath. This should be the final battle.
"Your Majesty Aven, please allow me to accompany you to the Kalos Region," the High Priestess said as she knelt on one knee. "My purpose in existence is to seal and guard Hoopa."
"After Hoopa is successfully sealed, I am willing to continue guarding it—generation after generation—until the return of Lord Arceus!"
"Very well. Then I'll trouble you to come with me," Aven nodded.
Although he had successfully crafted the Prison Bottle, he still needed to continue practicing the use of the Creator God's power, and the High Priestess would be a great help in that regard.
After putting away the Prison Bottle, Aven brought the High Priestess back to the Pokémon Domain. Unfortunately, Mira had already returned to Aspiration City, as there were still many matters requiring her attention.
Fortunately, during this period, Mira had gradually become familiar with the operations of the Pokémon Domain. Upon returning to Aspiration City, she immediately began constructing the city hall.
With the establishment of the Pokémon League, many Pokémon-related affairs could now be handed over to the League for management. Her workload would be greatly reduced, allowing her to free up more time in the future.
After returning to the Pokémon Domain, Aven immediately summoned all the officials. Although the crisis on the Sinnoh Region had largely been resolved, as long as Hoopa remained unsealed, they could not afford to relax.
From this point on, the Pokémon League had to continue strengthening itself. The development of Trainers also needed to proceed steadily. Everything had to be implemented according to plan.
The Pokémon League was still very weak at present, but as long as it could produce several Elite Four-level Trainers and Champions like those in the future world, it would gain the power to protect this Region!
"Mado, how is the training of the maritime guard progressing?" After settling matters in the Pokémon Domain, Aven headed to the water Pokémon breeding zone.
This crisis had mainly occurred on land, so the maritime guard's strength had been largely preserved. These Trainers would accompany him to the Kalos Region.
"Don't worry, Your Highness Aven," Mado replied confidently.
"We've already explored vast stretches of water around the Sinnoh Region and incorporated them into the water type Pokémon breeding zone."
"And as we continue to expand, more and more Trainers have become accustomed to sea battles. Over on Mayor Daly's side, the new ironwood ships will soon be ready to set sail."
Mado continued explaining. After Aven captured the three Grand Sorcerers, Darkrai had recovered the complete method for constructing oceangoing vessels and handed it over to Mayor Daly.
With that, and the complete nautical charts to the Kalos Region, they could travel across the sea just like the Grand Sorcerers had once done when coming from Kalos to Sinnoh!
"Your Majesty Aven, when will we depart?" the High Priestess asked from the side. She could see that Aven had long since prepared himself for the journey to Kalos.
"Just wait a little longer. This will be our first ocean voyage—we must be fully prepared," Aven said, anticipation shining in his eyes.
After this period of nurturing, the Pokémon Egg he had brought back from the Fiore Region was close to hatching. If it truly was Manaphy, then this voyage would be absolutely foolproof.
After inspecting the ocean breeding zone, Aven returned to the castle. By Lake Marill, a large number of Chansey and Marill had gathered.
In addition, many Azurill and Happiny could be seen—new lives hatched through the use of incense that allowed Chansey and Marill to breed.
Moreover, after a long and targeted search, a vein of Oval Stones was finally discovered within the meteorite-rich mountain range. Once Happiny were raised properly, they could use the Oval Stones to evolve into Chansey. After mastering healing moves, they could enter Pokémon Centers and take on even more medical duties.
By then, as the number of Chansey and Bellossom continued to grow, even more healing-type Pokémon would be cultivated, allowing Pokémon Centers to spread throughout the entire Sinnoh Region!
"Chansey! Marill!"
Seeing Aven arrive, the Chansey and Marill hurried over to him.
Among them was a Blissey that was noticeably larger than the Chansey around it.
This was Aven's Chansey, which had evolved through high friendship. Inside Blissey's pouch, a Pokémon Egg with blue patterns lay quietly.
"Blissey, you've worked hard taking care of this Pokémon Egg," Aven said with a smile as he walked over.
Since returning from Fiore, he had been busy dealing with the Sorcerer Organization, so he had entrusted the egg to Blissey's care.
Blissey truly lived up to its reputation as a Pokémon naturally gifted at caring for eggs. Moreover, Aven had taught it the knowledge of a Pokémon Breeder, enabling it to prepare nutrient solutions on its own.
In fact, once Chansey and Bellossom became fully capable of fulfilling healing roles, Blissey no longer stayed in the Pokémon Center. Instead, it moved to the breeding house to care for Pokémon Eggs.
Judging from the life energy radiating from the egg now, it would not be long before the little one inside emerged safely.
"Blis~sey!"
Blissey nodded happily and gently handed the egg over.
"Lilli—gant~"
Lilligant immediately stepped forward.
Life energy surged from its body, continuously flowing into the Pokémon Egg and helping it grow further.
Under the nourishment of Lilligant's life energy, a sudden cracking sound rang out. Then, fine fractures began to spread across the surface of the Pokémon Egg!
(End of Chapter)