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However, Primal Kyogre still didn't "go close and use his ultimate", not because he was afraid, but because Primal Kyogre thought that as an "elder", it would be beneath his dignity to bully a little Rayquaza.
"Hey~ Zinna, how come you become like this after not seeing you for such a while?"
Primal Kyogre lowered his body slightly, and a figure jumped off from Primal Kyogre's back, and a slightly teasing voice came into Zinna's ears.
Zinna raised her head slightly, and saw the young man in front of her with her red and moist eyes.
"Mammon..."
Zinna's vision was blurred, but she still noticed the figure in front of her.
"You look a little unwell, do you need help?"
Mammon looked at the inheritor girl's dull and lifeless eyes, which were completely different from their former bright and lively eyes.
As expected, it failed...
Mammon was certain in his heart that there was no doubt that Rayquaza probably still did not agree with Zinna.
But this is also expected.
"Mammon... I can't do it... I can't Mega Evolve Rayquaza... I..."
Zinna bit her lip and lowered her head again. Her extremely sad and painful tone was heartbreaking.
This was the first time that the originally proud, cheerful and strong-willed Zinna seemed to disappear in an instant.
But that's also true, right? She had been desperately pursuing Rayquaza, but she couldn't get Rayquaza's recognition. For Zinna, this was a huge blow.
She carries too heavy a burden on her shoulders: her people, the prophecy, her sister, her faith...
And for all this, she had to succeed, but she failed.
"I..."
Thinking of this, Zinna's tone couldn't help but become tearful. Now...how could she face the disappointed eyes of her fellow tribesmen?
The smile on Mammon's face faded slightly, and he glanced at Rayquaza, which made the little Rayquaza, who was originally observing carefully, feel a chill in his heart.
It clearly remembers how 'horrible' this human being was!
It was this man who commanded Primal Kyogre and the others to defeat his invincible father, Black Rayquaza!
For Rayquaza, this incident also cast a deep shadow on it.
Especially, it seems that my father is also very interested in this human. Maybe he can become my father's trainer?
So what should I call this human?
Rayquaza couldn't help but fall into deep thought. If this human really became a partner with his father, then according to the human way, should he call him...
"Rayquaza..." Mammon couldn't help but sigh. Rayquaza really did cause a lot of harm to people. Even a bright and beautiful girl like Zinna had been tormented into this state.
but...
"Uncle! I'm here!"
Rayquaza, who was in the midst of a mental storm, responded subconsciously upon hearing the voice.
"???"
Mammon looked at Rayquaza in astonishment, and Primal Kyogre also looked at Rayquaza in shock.
No buddy?
Who are you calling uncle?
Rayquaza, who had also come to his senses, was stunned for a moment, then immediately raised his head and acted aloof, as if nothing had happened.
However, the suspicious red cloud on its face clearly represented its current mental state.
"Zinna, don't worry. I've said it before. We are now a community with a shared destiny."
Mammon looked at Rayquaza strangely, squatted down, patted Zinna's shoulder, smiled and spoke to her.
"No matter what happens, don't be afraid, don't be confused, don't worry. Just trust yourself to me. I can shoulder the responsibility of your life."
Mammon's gentle yet resolute tone was touching.
Zinna's sobbing gradually stopped. She slowly raised her head and looked at Mammon, her heart trembling.
"Mammon..."
The figure of the young man in front of her was reflected in the eyes of the inheritor girl.
"Zinna, you can always trust me."
Mammon smiled and slowly turned to look at Rayquaza.
"Even if you fail, I can bear all the consequences for you, so don't give up, I will help you get back what you have lost."
The golden eyes of the original Kyogre slowly turned cold and indifferent, and the materialized sense of oppression made it almost difficult to breathe.
And the target, of course, is Rayquaza.
"etc..."
But Rayquaza felt something was wrong. Why did it feel like it had become the 'villain'?
"Uncle... No, human, I have never bullied this inheritor!!"
Rayquaza quickly explained through telepathy that it even felt wronged, and it also had a conscience.
After all, this successor is Zinna's sister, and Rayquaza was originally planning to give her another chance.
But before it could finish its words, Primal Kyogre and Mammon arrived.
"Although she doesn't quite meet my requirements right now, I'm prepared to continue observing her for the time being. She still has a chance!"
Rayquaza didn't really want to suffer an unexpected disaster. Although it could shake its parents, it was really too embarrassing.
Upon hearing this, Zinna's expression changed instantly.
"Really?"
Mammon raised an eyebrow.
"It's absolutely true!" Rayquaza nodded frantically.
Mammon's feelings were indeed quite complicated. After all, this human defeated the invincible dragon father in his heart.
"How is it?" Mammon asked Zinna.
"I'll work hard to get Rayquaza to recognize me!"
Zinna wiped the tears from her face and revealed a determined look.
Yes, she can't be weak!
"That's fine. It doesn't matter. I can help you solve the meteorite predicted by your tribe. Don't worry about it." Mammon patted her shoulder.
"Hmm~!" Zinna stared at Mammon's face and smiled.
She didn't know how to describe her mood at the moment, she just felt... very at ease.
In fact, she remembered that Mammon had said something similar to her before, but compared to that time, after experiencing the real "despair" just now, Zinna's mentality has subtly changed.
"Well... since you're going to observe, you have to observe Zinna up close, right?"
Mammon thought for a moment, looking at Rayquaza.
"?" Rayquaza tilted his head.
"Then you can stay with me for a while. You can observe Zinna and train yourself."
Mammon took out a high-level ball and grinned at Rayquaza.
"Ah?" Rayquaza was stunned.
"Look, your dad is so strong, but why is he so weak when it comes to you? I will teach you a lesson."
Mammon tried to express his thoughts, but anyone could understand that Mammon probably wanted to pick up some free "labor" that could be used temporarily.
"Isn't this... inappropriate?"
Rayquaza wanted to refuse politely, but to be honest, it was also a little moved.
Mammon said it very bluntly, but Rayquaza also understood that the gap between it and its parents was a bit outrageous.
But Rayquaza doesn't want this to happen. It's under a lot of psychological pressure, but it just can't learn how to add the finishing touch. What can it do?
"Inappropriate? It's perfectly appropriate, Rayquaza. Don't you have any sense of self? Do you really think your 'weakness' is simply because you can't Mega Evolve? The main reason is that your combat skills are too poor."
Mammon made his comments directly and bluntly.
"If I hadn't been thinking about your father, I wouldn't have bothered with you. Look at how weak you are. You can't even defeat Deoxys. And you still dare to say you're not weak?"
Rayquaza felt his dragon hide tingle.
"I understand. Please teach me, uncle!" Rayquaza felt that what Mammon said made sense.
It no longer wants to drag down the name 'Rayquaza', and it is under a lot of pressure!
"Come in first. I'll teach you how to fight when I have time."
Seeing Mammon put the Rayquaza into the Poké Ball in just a few words, Zinna's mind froze for a moment.
And what the hell is this Rayquaza calling Mammon "uncle"???
Is this the special language of the Rayquaza clan?
But no matter what, it is not the worst result. At least Rayquaza has said that it can still give her a chance.
As for the meteorite crisis, Mammon is also willing to help her resolve it.
Zinna felt extremely relieved at the moment, but for some reason, her heartbeat seemed to speed up when she looked at Mammon for a long time...
The inheritor is very confused, why?
…
Lilicove City Hospital.
"…"
Steven slowly woke up, and what came into his sight was a pale ceiling.
Strange ceiling, where am I?
Steven tried to get up, but his whole body was weak, his head ached, and his throat was burning and dry.
"Steven! Steven, you're finally awake!"
A surprised voice suddenly came, and Wallace's little face suddenly came into Steven's sight, which scared Steven.
"Steven, are you okay? I was scared to death when you suddenly fainted." Wallace looked at Steven with concern.
"Ahem...water...give me water..." Steven's throat was extremely hoarse.
"Oh."
Wallace quickly poured Steven a glass of warm water and handed it to his mouth.
After drinking some water, Steven finally felt recovered. Wallace helped Steven sit up and put a pillow under him.
"What's wrong with me?"
Steven looked at the IV drip hanging on his arm, glanced around the ward, and found that Leon and others were also there.
"The doctor said you had a high fever due to a strong mental shock, mental exhaustion, and then being caught in the heavy rain."
Cynthia spoke softly.
"Steven, you are in very poor condition now. You need to rest in the hospital for a few more days." Leon added.
Steven was silent for a moment, then he too remembered.
"...Sorry to trouble everyone." Steven sighed.
"It's nothing. Champion Steven, you still need to take care of your health. We understand." Giovanni said in a low voice.
They all saw the pressure Steven was under recently.
And since something like this happened, it's normal for Steven to collapse.
Of course, this is indeed inseparable from Wallace's great assists. It can only be said that Wallace is really awesome.
Mammon did so much but failed to break Steven's defense, but Wallace did defeat Steven with a precise "hit".
"Where's Team Rocket?"
"Team Rocket has retreated, so there's no need to worry for now." Leon replied.
"The most important thing for you right now, Steven, is to take care of your health."
"Yes, Senior Steven, health is the most important!" Nemona nodded repeatedly.
Steven's sudden coma really scared them, and it also showed that Steven's body might have really reached its limit.
In order to deal with Team Rocket, Steven spent too much energy, but the final result was not satisfactory, or even very bad.
Wallace's words "Steven, save me" can only be said to be the last straw that broke the camel's back.
"Okay, thank you all for your concern." Steven forced a smile.
"Steven, you should rest first. We'll be leaving first."
Giovanni signaled with his eyes to Leon and the other two, and then the four of them left the ward, leaving only Wallace.
"Wallace, I'm sorry to the Hoenn Alliance." Steven sighed, his voice full of fatigue and self-blame.
"Steven, what are you talking about?" Wallace frowned.
"I don't allow you to say that about yourself, Steven. In my heart, you are the best trainer in Hoenn! And the guardian of the Hoenn region!"
Wallace said seriously, his tone very firm.
Steven was still very moved when he heard this. Wallace was indeed his good brother!
"Wallace, I need your help with something. I hope you can agree to it."
"Steven, just speak up. There's no need to be so polite between us brothers." Wallace nodded.
"After this incident, I feel that it is really too much of a stretch for me to be the champion of Hoenn." Steven rubbed his eyebrows tiredly. He felt that he might have grown white hair during this period of time.
"And I can't let go of the consequences of this incident with peace of mind. It's all because of me that the current situation has become like this."
Steven sighed.
"So, Wallace, I hope you can take back the title of Hoenn champion..."
"Steven." Wallace suddenly interrupted Steven.
"?" Steven looked at Wallace in confusion.
"What was your last sentence?" asked Wallace.
"Wallace, I need your help with something..."
"I won't help."
Wallace replied with a blank expression and a firm tone,
What a joke, brothers are brothers, but wanting him to be the champion of Hoenn again is a dream!
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Steven looked at Wallace in disbelief, and felt a mouthful of blood in his throat that he had to spit out.
"Cough cough cough… cough cough…"
"Steven! Steven, what's wrong with you, Steven! Doctor! Doctor, come here quickly, Steven seems like he can't hold on any longer!!"