Marnie stared dumbfounded at the retreating figure of Galarian Moltres, whose black and red flames seemed to have lost their luster.
"It... it ran away?"
Yes, Galarian Moltres did not charge at Dragonair like a brave warrior this time.
Instead, it flew away in an extremely disheveled manner.
Hmm, it was very skilled at running away.
"...Dragonair."
Ryuga raised an eyebrow.
You've been targeted by me, and you still want to run?
You're thinking too much!
Dragonair chirped softly, swaying its beautiful body as it swiftly chased after Galarian Moltres.
At this moment, Galarian Moltres, flapping its wings and flying rapidly, had eyes full of rage.
It, the dignified Moltres, was repeatedly knocked into the water, and by a large eel at that!
Damn it!
This bird has never suffered such humiliation in its life!
Damn eel, just you wait for this bird!
After this bird cultivates for a while, I swear to avenge myself!
But...
Bang!
Before Galarian Moltres could react, the familiar pain came from above its head again.
Then, Moltres, with familiar speed, familiar angle, and familiar posture, fell into the water again.
...
Ripples spread across the calm lake, and the soaking wet Moltres slowly emerged halfway from the water, weakly leaning against the shore.
"Chirp..."
Galarian Moltres chirped softly, and lake water continuously flowed from its mouth.
It must have drunk a lot of lake water.
"Its strength is average, but its stamina is really good."
Ryuga and Marnie slowly walked in front of Galarian Moltres.
Ryuga rubbed his chin, observing Galarian Moltres, and commented.
Its aura and spirit were weak, so Galarian Moltres was clearly nearing its limit.
But it had to be said, Galarian Moltres was truly resilient.
After taking so many Dragon Tails from Dragonair, it was still conscious and hadn't lost its ability to battle.
Should it be said that it lives up to its Legendary status?
Although Dragonair wasn't going all out and was even just 'playing' with Galarian Moltres, it's stamina was indeed excellent.
"But it's only at this level. It needs to be nurtured well for a while before it can be of great use."
Then, Ryuga didn't hesitate.
He took out an empty Poké Ball and threw it towards Galarian Moltres.
Although he was most enthusiastic about Dragon-type Pokémon, perfect Dragon-type Pokémon with excellent talent were not so easy to encounter.
So he would also capture some excellent Pokémon of other types, like Rhyperior, Tyranitar and Gardevoir.
And Galarian Moltres was also a very good Pokémon.
The Poké Ball hit Galarian Moltres and opened directly.
Galarian Moltres turned into a red light and was sucked into the Poké Ball.
The indicator light flickered continuously. Marnie stared intently at the Poké Ball, a little nervous, while Ryuga didn't seem to care as much.
After all... he had many Poké Balls, so it wasn't a big deal.
If this one didn't work, couldn't he just keep throwing more?
Ding~
With a crisp sound, the Poké Ball's indicator light stopped.
Galarian Moltres, successfully captured!
"Congratulations, Ryuga."
Seeing Galarian Moltres captured, a smile appeared on Marnie's delicate face, and she congratulated Ryuga.
This was no ordinary Pokémon, but a true Legendary!
This was her first time witnessing a legendary being captured with her own eyes!
The whole world was so vast, yet the number of legendaries was extremely small, and legendary Trainers were even rarer.
Currently, combining all regions, there was only one legendary Trainer: Brandon from Hoenn, who captured a Regi (originally called the Three Regi-Giants)!
Although Ryuga had already captured Eternatus, Marnie was truly excited to witness Ryuga capture Galarian Moltres with her own eyes now.
"My luck is really good, Marnie. You truly are my lucky star."
Gently spinning the Galarian Moltres Poké Ball in his hand, Ryuga also grinned and said to Marnie with a smile.
The information about Eternatus was provided by Marnie, and Galarian Moltres was encountered while spending time with Marnie.
Marnie really brought him a lot of luck.
"Good that you know~"
Upon hearing this, Marnie's clear beautiful eyes lit up slightly.
She lifted her chin and replied calmly.
"So cute."
Seeing this, Ryuga couldn't help but rub the girl's small head.
The feeling was as good as ever.
"Ah! My hair!"
The girl's familiar angry 'roar' sounded again.
...
Time had passed in a blink of an eye, and it was already night.
The Dyna Tree on the Giant's Bed still stood silently.
Under the bright moonlight, the calm lake surface shimmered with phosphorescence, beautiful and serene.
A blue light descended from the sky, and a stern, wolf-like Pokémon gently landed on the ground.
Crowned Sword, Zacian!
"There's no mistake, there's a lingering aura left by that scourge here."
Zacian twitched its nose, its indifferent eyes gazing towards the not-so-distant area, where the energy points had already been completely absorbed.
"That guy really wants to restore its energy, but..."
Zacian's eyes gleamed with a cold light.
On its way here, it had already seen too many drained energy points.
Without a doubt, it was definitely Eternatus's doing.
But relying solely on the energy points in the Crown Tundra would definitely not be enough for Eternatus to restore to its Gigantamax form.
Zacian was well aware of this.
But precisely because of this, it had to find Eternatus faster!
Once all the energy points in the Crown Tundra were completely absorbed, in Zacian's opinion, Eternatus would definitely shift its target and head to other energy points.
The Crown Tundra was still wilderness, but Eternatus's next target could be energy points in human cities, couldn't it?
"I hope I don't encounter it."
Looking around, Zacian was considering its next direction, as it couldn't sense Eternatus's location.
So it could only rely on the lingering aura left by Eternatus to discern its path.
Zacian looked up towards the north, a rare hint of hesitation in its eyes.
Perhaps humans were unaware, but as a legendary of Galar.
Zacian was well aware that Calyrex still resided and lived in that direction!
Calyrex, who was once a king, had an extremely strong sense of territory, and Zacian did not want to cause a misunderstanding with Calyrex.
It wasn't that it feared Calyrex.
Although Calyrex was very strong, it was not weaker than this former king of Galar.
But it did not want to engage in meaningless disputes with Calyrex.
Over the long years, Zacian and Zamazenta had always lived peacefully in the Slumbering Weald, keeping to themselves and not interfering with Calyrex.
"No matter what, that scourge must not be let go!"
Having made up its mind, Zacian leaped into the air again and flew north.
Eternatus was a life that absolutely should not exist in the Galar region, and even Calyrex could not stop it!
...
On the vast, boundless ice path, Ryuga and Marnie, clad in thick coats, slowly advanced forward, while Dragonair quietly followed behind them.
"It seems there was once a civilization here."
Looking at the surrounding stone pillars and stone stair railings, Marnie blinked and spoke thoughtfully.
The bluestone bricks on the ground, covered by falling snow, also confirmed her guess.
The erosion of time on them could not be faked by modern construction.
This was the Crown Tundra!
A place where human civilization had not truly reached yet.
This world, having propagated and inherited to this day, has too many glories buried beneath the years of history, and humans have still not fully excavated all those ruins and civilizations.
This was natural, because even now, there was still so much mystery in the wilderness.
And now, the two of them seemed to be heading towards an unknown history.
"Crown Tundra, have you ever thought about why it's called the Crown Tundra?"
Ryuga's amber eyes flickered slightly as he gazed into the distance, but in reality, due to the continuous snowfall, their visibility was not high.
White mist drifted around, adding a touch of mystery and chill.
"This..."
Marnie was stunned.
Why was the Crown Tundra called the Crown Tundra? She didn't know the specific reason, nor when the name had taken hold.
"Legend tells of an extraordinarily benevolent King in Galar, elegant and majestic." Ryuga began, his voice steady as he gently stroked the railing beside him with a gloved hand.
Snow slid off, revealing the weathered wood beneath.
"It was said to see everything—past, present, and future."
Marnie's delicate brows furrowed slightly, a guess forming in her mind, but she stayed silent, letting Ryuga continue.
"Waving its right hand could make flowers bloom and grass grow lush. Waving its left could render fields fertile and crops abundant. Thus, it was known as the King of Bountiful Harvests, ruling a kingdom that was once prosperous and wealthy."
"To restore greenery to barren lands, it rode across Galar with its deeply bonded steed."
"When the meteorite crisis struck, it spent a single night moving vast forests and their creatures to safety."
Ryuga's voice took on an ethereal quality under the clear, falling snow, and Marnie listened intently.
"So, what happened to this King?" Marnie asked, curiosity piqued.
With such a powerful kingdom and a benevolent, miraculous ruler, why was there no trace of it now?
"No kingdom stays strong forever. Even the realm of the King of Bountiful Harvests fell to corruption and was buried by time." Ryuga said, shaking his head with a faint chuckle.
"Endless snowstorms covered the once-thriving land, and the Crown Shrine, where the King resided, became a palace of ice and snow."
The King of Bountiful Harvests was none other than the legendary Pokémon Calyrex!
The Crown Shrine was its ancient hall, and the Crown Tundra, its core territory.
But that was long ago.
Today's Crown Tundra, blanketed in ice, bore little resemblance to its former glory.
Yet, in the lush greenery of its southern reaches, one could still glimpse its past richness.
"So, does that mean the King of Bountiful Harvests is really in the Crown Tundra?" Marnie's small face was thoughtful, piecing together the clues.
She wasn't naïve.
Ryuga's tale clearly pointed to Galar's legendary King.
"Yes, and it likely resides near the Crown Shrine. Whether we're lucky enough to encounter it, though, is another matter."
Ryuga nodded, a spark of curiosity in his eyes.
To be honest, he was eager to meet Calyrex, the legendary benevolent King.
In the games, Calyrex dwelt in the Crown Shrine, but this was the real world—who knew if it might wander off?
Even Zacian had left the Slumbering Weald to confront Eternatus.
"Speaking of which, Marnie, what are your plans next?" Ryuga asked casually, glancing around the ancient, snow-covered path.
His eyes narrowed briefly, catching something in the distance.
Snow-dusted trees lined the trail, their beauty stark yet serene.
"Maybe I'll travel. I want to become stronger." Marnie replied after a moment's hesitation, her lips pursed.
Her goal in leaving Spikemuth was to grow stronger, to make a name for herself and bring attention back to her declining hometown.
"Then why not travel with me? Galar's a great start, but there's a whole world to explore." Ryuga's invitation was unhesitating.
Marnie was not only pleasant company but a promising Trainer.
With guidance, she could become a valuable ally.
"Huh?" Marnie's clear eyes widened slightly.
Was this an offer of adventure—or something more?
Her thoughts raced, unsure how to interpret his words.
Before she could respond, Ryuga's gaze snapped to a pair of trees.
"Dragonair!"
Without waiting for Marnie's answer, Ryuga abruptly turned his gaze to behind two trees, a grin on his face as he called out to Dragonair.
"Woo~" Dragonair let out a high cry, its slender body rising.
A beam of draconic light shot from its mouth.
*Boom!*
Dragon Pulse exploded, snow scattering as a black figure leaped from behind the trees, landing before Ryuga and Marnie.
It turned to face them.
"Interesting. For the King's steed to appear here, we must be close to the Crown Shrine." Ryuga said, his smile widening as he studied the Pokémon.
It resembled a black horse, its strong body pure ebony, with a light purple tail and a long, dark purple mane draped over its head and neck.
The legendary Pokémon—Spectrier!
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One of the beloved steeds of Calyrex.
"What Pokémon is this?" Marnie asked, confusion crossing her face.
It felt oddly familiar, though she'd never seen it before.
"Spectrier!"
She exclaimed, eyes widening as realization hit.
Another legendary Pokémon!
In her entire life, she'd never seen a single legendary until these past two days, and now she'd encountered three.
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