Chapter 723: Give Her an Ability That Can Shatter Comets
Arriving at the basement.
AZ directly threw a design blueprint in front of Kazuya, pointed at the drawing on the blueprint, and said: "I have considered what you and Floette said, and it indeed makes a lot of sense."
"Although while I am alive, there might not be anyone who dares to use the Ultimate Weapon for ulterior motives, I worry about the future..."
"At the time, I didn't listen to your words. That is my problem. I must apologize to you and my younger brother. I already somewhat regret creating the Ultimate Weapon."
"However, it is too late to say this now. Fortunately, the Ultimate Weapon is not the main point; the core is still the Soul-Heart, and this is my remedial measure."
"A mechanical doll that can forever guard the Soul-Heart, ensuring it does not fall into the hands of others."
AZ introduced the design on this blueprint and his vision for the future to Kazuya.
And Kazuya only needed a single glance.
To recognize that this thing was Magearna.
Although the appearance and design were vastly different from the future Magearna, after some modifications, it would presumably be similar to the complete form of Magearna.
"..."
Kazuya stared at that design blueprint, feeling somewhat strange in his heart.
If he remembered correctly...
In the original story.
Magearna was created 2500 years later by a man named Eliphas.
The wall of the future Azoth Kingdom that could transform into an aerial fortress was also designed by this man.
He could be considered an extraordinary figure.
He just didn't expect it.
Magearna was actually going to be created more than two thousand years early.
"Wait, that's not right..."
Kazuya muttered, his brows furrowing slightly as he glanced at the design blueprint on the table.
Then he suddenly realized!
What AZ was going to create was not Magearna at all!
No!
Rather, it should be said.
If AZ was left to continue creating this Guardian, then Magearna might never be born.
What would be born might be a Pokemon named "Floette No. 2" or "Guardian", which would share the same nature as Magearna, but it simply wouldn't be called the name Magearna, and it was uncertain what other changes might occur.
"I have to intervene!"
Kazuya pondered secretly in his heart.
To ensure that Magearna still kept this name and still looked like that, he had to intervene slightly.
And so.
Kazuya took the initiative to strike.
He participated in this project called the Guardian.
Although AZ felt it was strange for Kazuya to suddenly become so proactive, he still enthusiastically discussed things with Kazuya.
Gradually...
The [Guardian Project] gradually turned into the [Magearna Project].
And the original flower doll design gradually turned into a steel princess design, and it even got the setting of being female.
"Right, let's give Magearna a stronger ability, like shattering a comet with one shot or something..."
At this time, Kazuya suddenly spoke up.
He thought of the powerlessness he felt when facing that super-massive comet in his previous life.
Perhaps a comet of that scale might never appear again in the future, but there should occasionally be one or two smaller ones.
"Oh? Hiss, your idea is excellent! I can add a weakened version of the Ultimate Weapon to Magearna! As for the power, hmm, let's use shattering a comet as the standard."
AZ's eyes lit up, feeling some inspiration coming to him.
"A weakened version of the Ultimate Weapon is great. You see, the Ultimate Weapon looks like a flower bud and blooms into a flower when activated. Since that's the case, how about we call this weapon of Magearna the 'Fleur Cannon'?"
Kazuya's eyes rolled, and he quickly added.
Bang!
"Brilliant!"
AZ excitedly slammed the table and shouted.
Seeing this, Kazuya nodded in relief.
This was now secured.
Magearna.
Was done.
Evening.
Kazuya and AZ hugged and said their goodbyes, looking reluctant to part, acting just like good buddies who had known each other for decades.
On the way back.
Volcanion leaned over with a curious look, asking Kazuya: "What were you two doing? Why did your relationship suddenly get so good?"
"Discussing making a daughter for you?"
Kazuya smiled comfortably.
This trip had resolved two major worries in his heart; it was truly delightful.
He had no regrets left.
After training for another few years.
Kazuya prepared to set off and wander all over the Kalos region, continuing to dig into the path to realize his ambitions.
His target was temporarily set on finding Zygarde.
With Florges's help.
At the very least, if Zygarde appeared underground, he would be able to know and find the other party immediately.
"What nonsense are you talking about."
Volcanion's face darkened, and He glared at him.
"Hehe, you'll know in a few years."
Kazuya grinned.
He didn't say anything more.
He was very looking forward to the moment Volcanion saw Magearna for the first time.
How would this rough guy treat a suddenly appearing daughter?
However.
That matter was still quite distant.
The current [Magearna Project] was still in the conceptual stage.
It could only be said that it was planned to make such a thing.
But how the plan would be implemented and what materials would be needed, that was still at the very beginning from start to finish.
Waiting until they started manufacturing Magearna might be a matter for a year or two later.
And it would take some more time for the manufacturing to be completely finished and put into practical operation without any problems.
Conservatively estimated.
For Volcanion to see Magearna.
It would take at least five years.
Five years.
Anyway, in Kazuya's view, it was quite fast.
If he wanted to, he could simply close his eyes with Florges and sleep through it directly.
But that would be a waste of time.
Kazuya prepared to return to the underground world to continue his training.
Arriving at the Nebel Plateau.
It was already late at night.
"Lucy~"
A massive figure slowly approached.
"Haven't slept yet? Aurorus."
Kazuya looked up at the big white dragon in front of him and smiled, waving his hand at him.
This Shiny Aurorus was exactly the Amaura-kun who had been following Kazuya around back then.
It seemed he had just evolved a month or two ago.
The level requirement for Amaura to evolve into Aurorus is Lv. 39.
For Kazuya, that was a rather low level.
He might only need about three months.
To let his own level surpass Lv. 39.
But for Aurorus, who barely fought a few times all year round, this Lv. 39 was a very distant goal.
A goal that required him to walk for a full ten years to reach.
"Ever since this kid evolved, his insomnia has been very serious."
Volcanion specifically brought it up.
Then He went to the side to sleep soundly with Diancie.
When living in the forest in the past.
Volcanion didn't have the habit of sleeping so frequently.
It was only after getting along with Kazuya.
That He developed this habit of sleeping twice a day.
Right now.
Volcanion specifically mentioning this to Kazuya also carried the intention of wanting him to solve Aurorus's insomnia problem.
Of course, Kazuya wouldn't refuse this.
He still doted on this kid Aurorus very much.
"Insomnia?"
Kazuya reached out and rubbed Aurorus's cold, dry neck, feeling that the texture was a bit worse than during his Amaura period.
During the Amaura period, his neck was soft and very nice to pet.
After evolving into Aurorus, it seemed that to improve his survivability, the skin on his body became tougher.
Its defense is indeed stronger.
But the tactile feel has also worsened.
"Lucy..."
Aurorus lowered his head and rubbed Kazuya's cheek, looking somewhat dispirited and listless.
With his height of 5.4 meters.
Lowering his head felt a bit strenuous.
If Kazuya wasn't also taller than ordinary Gardevoir, reaching the level of 3.5 meters.
Aurorus might have just collapsed onto the ground if he couldn't support himself.
"What's wrong? Lie down first."
Kazuya rubbed his big head, a trace of concern appearing in his eyes.
"Lucy."
Aurorus obediently lay down on the ground, and then told Kazuya how he felt.
The Amaura of the past.
Had a pure mind and a rather childish brain.
He was born on the Nebel Plateau, always considered this place as his home, and felt that everyone was pretty much the same.
But after evolving.
Aurorus's intelligence improved.
But his corresponding thoughts also became a bit more sensitive.
He began to notice the differences between everyone, and this was especially true for himself.
Especially whenever winter came.
Everyone no longer liked to snuggle beside Aurorus, but stayed far away from him instead.
This made Aurorus feel increasingly lonely and uncomfortable.
The Aurorus clan...
That is an absolute group-living clan.
Just like the Beedrill clan, the Persian clan, the Weavile clan...
They are all clans that basically find it hard to survive if they leave their own kind.
Aurorus was lucky.
To be born in such a Nebel Plateau without cruel survival of the fittest.
But psychological loneliness was inevitable.
This was also the reason why Aurorus frequently suffered from insomnia after evolving.
He wanted to find his own kind.
Just like the Tyrantrum from his previous life; even if accepted by the Dragonite clan, he would still feel lonely and alienated, only wanting to leave to find his own belonging.
"Is that so... Have a good sleep tonight first, we will talk about this tomorrow..."
Kazuya slowly waved his hand in front of Aurorus's big eyes.
A pink light appeared.
Aurorus only felt his sleepiness getting heavier, his eyelids still fighting a bit: "Lucy?"
"Mhm, I will accompany you tonight."
"Lucy."
Hearing Kazuya say this, Aurorus finally closed his eyes with peace of mind.
And Kazuya looked at the gradually sleeping Aurorus.
A hint of sorrow couldn't help but hang on his face.
There are indeed Aurorus clans existing in some underground worlds in the Kalos region.
Although the numbers are small, they do exist, and their strength is quite formidable.
This is also normal.
After all, the ancestors of the Aurorus clan had once dominated the entire snowfield.
But the problem was...
The living environment like the underground world.
Is much more cruel than the magical beast era.
Could an Aurorus raised in a greenhouse like the Nebel Plateau endure it there?
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