RNP Chapter 578 Pokémon Legends: Dark Night and Legendary Heroes
Chapter 578 Pokémon Legends: Dark Night and Legendary Heroes
Chapter 578 Pokémon Legends: Dark Night and Legendary Heroes
As December draws to a close.
Winters in the Galar region are always quite cold, especially in the towns of Hualang and Mugan, which are close to the Crown Snowfield. You need to wear a thick cotton-padded coat to resist the biting cold wind.
"Whoa—!"
"Finally finished writing my thesis!"
In the Pokémon Lab in Woodpile Town, Sonia, a young researcher wrapped in a floral quilt, breathed a sigh of relief and swiped the mouse with satisfaction, carefully reviewing the text she had just finished reviewing.
"This discovery is going to be amazing! Even Grandma will be very impressed with me!"
"By then, let alone becoming a researcher, it wouldn't be impossible for him to even inherit Grandma's doctorate!"
"Hehe, maybe even that Pill Emperor will have to call me 'Doctor' from now on~"
Thinking of her childhood sweetheart, who had already achieved great success, Sonia smiled and nodded, then looked out the window at the pitch-black night sky.
However, the content of this paper is probably difficult for some people to accept.
After all, the "legendary hero" sung by everyone in Galar wasn't human; they were likely two legendary Pokémon living in seclusion.
If she hadn't discovered some evidence, even she herself wouldn't have believed it.
But the facts were already laid bare, and she no longer wanted to pretend to be deaf and dumb. She had to tell all the residents of Galar the truth. After checking the box on the paper and sending it to her grandmother, who was out researching the Dynamax phenomenon, Sonia's excited heart finally relaxed a little.
"Finally, I can get some rest before Grandma replies!"
"Hopefully, after the paper is published, those two guys who claim to be descendants of the Galatian royal family won't bother me anymore—"
Sonia picked up her phone from the table, ready to turn on Pokémon TV and watch Professor Oak's daily videos to relax.
And at that very moment—
[Your special follow account "Azure Feathers" has released a new video!]
The pop-up notification immediately caught her attention.
Teacher Yu?
Before her brain could process it, Sonia didn't hesitate to tap the pop-up window and enter the newly released video.
She wasn't actually very familiar with this "Teacher Yu" before, having only heard Dan Di mention her a few times.
He seems to be very good at being a trainer, but Sonia doesn't care about that.
What truly amazed her and made her a loyal fan was the "Talking Myths" video series, which consistently garnered a high number of views.
Just how impressive must a person's network be to be able to invite legendary Pokémon, the main characters of the series, to be guests in every video?
Apart from Arceus, the creator god introduced in the first video, every other god was as obedient as an ordinary Pokémon in his presence, showing no reaction even when filmed up close.
He's practically a superman!
Therefore, the other party doesn't even need to prove the authenticity of their video; the mere fact that a legendary Pokémon appeared is enough to make it "real."
Even Arceus, the creator god, appeared in a video that surfaced from the Carlos region some time ago, and seemed to be exchanging glances with this Mr. Qingyu.
That should make sense, right?
In short, no one can surpass his authority in mythology at present.
Forget about Grandma, even Professor Oak would have to approve.
Just watch!
After entering the video, Sonia glanced at the title with great curiosity, and then she was dumbfounded.
Because today's video title is—
Pokémon Tales: Dark Night and Legendary Heroes!
As a scholar of Galar, how could she not know what "Dark Night" represents?
The legendary heroes may be interpreted differently in different regions, but when combined with "Dark Night"—
Clearly, this must refer to the hero in the Galatian legend who built the kingdom.
Sonia blinked, suddenly remembering a small incident that Dan Di had mentioned some time ago.
It is said that Yu-sensei once briefly visited Galar and had a chance encounter with Leon in the Slumbering Forest, where they even played a friendly match that made Leon happy for several days.
She didn't pay much attention to it at the time, but now that she thinks about it—
Perhaps Teacher Yu appeared in the Misty Forest at that time because she had discovered some clues.
After all, the place where she discovered the crucial evidence happened to be the Misty Forest.
Could it be that they actually have the same idea?
Driven by this curiosity, Sonia quickly began watching the video.
Wow, Teacher Yu, you finally won the revival match! I thought you really got taken to space by Necrozma!
[An update after two months? Teacher Yu, do you think this is acceptable?! (Subtle hint)]
Is this a legend from the Galar region? Has Teacher Yu already started preparing for the Masters Tournament?
Although the video view count showed 1, Sonia was immediately surrounded by a barrage of comments after clicking in.
I'm afraid only Teacher Yu has this kind of popularity now.
Soon, a white light flashed across the black screen below the barrage of comments, and then Qingyu, smiling, appeared in front of the screen.
Hello everyone, it's been a long time and I've missed you all.
"Some time ago, Teacher Yu resolved some minor issues, but due to some reasons that everyone knows, she had to take a good rest for a while."
"I've almost fully recovered now, and I'm back in Galar to prepare for the Masters Tournament, so I thought I'd release a video to let everyone know I'm alright~"
Sonia had heard something about the "minor" problem he mentioned.
On that day, all the light in the world suddenly disappeared, so much so that many people in Galar immediately thought it was…
"Dark Night" is back again.
As it turned out, the truth was even more outrageous than their guesses.
The radiant god Necrozma nearly destroyed this planet.
If it weren't for Coach Yu's crucial intervention and persuasion, it's questionable whether anyone would even be able to participate or watch this year's Masters Tournament.
To recover from such an intense battle in just two months is already a testament to one's remarkable physical condition.
However, Qingyu casually skipped over the topic and even had the mind to joke with everyone.
"At this point, some students will definitely ask..."
"Hey, Teacher Yu, how come you can't even make a decent low-quality video? Isn't that amazing video creator a perfect source of material?!"
"Yes, I also think it's a pity, but there's really nothing we can do about it."
After saying that, Qingyu's voice on the screen paused for a moment, keeping everyone in suspense.
"Isn't it because Necrozma has already turned into light and returned to the universe? The readily available material has run away, and Teacher Yu really doesn't have the ability to bring it back~"
"Furthermore, there are many dark aspects to its story, which doesn't quite align with Teacher Yu's consistently positive message."
"Therefore, we'll skip the story of the Radiant God for now and leave it to future Doctors to explore and discover in the universe~"
'
"Today, our protagonists are the darkness and heroes of the Galatian mythology!"
The scene suddenly shifts, and Qingyu's figure moves from the hotel room to a forest that Sonia is very familiar with.
Sleepy Forest?
She had gone to the Misty Forest several times recently to collect clues, so when she saw the iconic mist behind Teacher Yu, she immediately focused her attention and waited for what would happen next.
Her intuition told her that Professor Yu's conclusion was very likely to be highly consistent with the speculation in her paper!
Sure enough, as the video played, the disorienting fog in the Misty Forest quickly disappeared, and the dilapidated ancestral hall behind Qingyu appeared on the screen.
The statues enshrined in the ancestral hall have long since collapsed and disappeared, leaving only a pair of swords and shields casually placed to the side.
Even the most powerful weapons of the past inevitably decay and lose their former glory after thousands of years of weathering and erosion.
However, many locals in Galar recognized them at a glance: "Aren't these the sword and shield used by the legendary hero? And they're being enshrined deep in the mountains?"
[As expected of Teacher Yu, she even managed to find such a hidden place. Doesn't this further prove that the legend is true and reliable!]
I only have one question: are they still usable in their current state?
Compared to the other laymen who didn't know much about mythology and history, Sonia was clearly more shocked, because she had ventured deep into the Forest of Slumber several times in order to find the legendary Hero's Sword and Hero's Shield, which were enshrined in the deepest part of the forest.
Ancient murals discovered in other places all eventually point to this place, and it is clear that the Misty Forest is the key to uncovering the truth.
However, this place is shrouded in a layer of gray mist all year round, and people who enter it always inexplicably lose their way and eventually return the way they came.
Even though she had been here several times, she had only ever found two imposing dog Pokémon that seemed to be warning her to leave.
They each wield a sword and a shield, and seem to be able to use the energy stored within them to become even more powerful.
Based on some clues left in the murals and the overlapping elements of "sword and shield," Sonia keenly realized that they might be related to a legendary hero.
What truly made her realize the truth was the scene she witnessed when she entered the Forest of Slumber last time.
A Gigantamax Dust Mt., which went berserk after absorbing too much Max Energy, wandered into the Misty Forest. When it clashed with the two dog Pokémon guarding the forest, it was immediately defeated by the dog Pokémon with a sword in its mouth.
The special slash she saw at the time seemed capable of causing massive damage to Pokémon with gigantic bodies.
This also coincides with the way the legendary hero defeated "Dark Night".
Therefore, Sonia dared to make the bold hypothesis that perhaps what defeated Dark Night was not a human, but the ancestor of those two powerful Pokémon?
A legendary Pokémon clan that lives and thrives in the Misty Forest and lends a helping hand during the Galar crisis!
If her speculation is true, the original legends of Galar will be completely overturned, and the history of the "Galar royal family" will become a false story.
She was still lacking some decisive evidence to prove her guess, but after Qingyu's video was released, the pair of decaying sword and shield became the best proof!
If it weren't so late at night, Sonia would have loved to contact Dandi right now and ask him to help her meet with Teacher Yu.
If sufficient evidence can be obtained, even if her grandmother, Dr. Mulan, retires, she can still inherit her doctoral position based on this dissertation!
However, Qingyu's next words quickly made Sonia's eyes widen again.
"That's right, behind me lies the Silent Forest of Galar~"
"Teacher Yu brought everyone here today for a simple reason: to let everyone see for themselves what the legendary heroes actually look like!"
"Their true appearance may very well overturn many people's expectations!"
The moment these words were spoken, the video's comment section exploded.
[Huh? Wasn't that legendary hero a figure from 3000 years ago? Now you probably can't even find many statues of him.]
[Teacher Yu, this episode isn't going to be some kind of tomb raiding video, is it? Even Teacher Yu wouldn't do something like that!]
[Teacher Yu, it's not too late to stop now!]
Qingyu naturally had no idea how far the comments would go, but fortunately he didn't keep them in suspense for long and soon clapped his hands and said to the person behind him.
"Come forth, great hero of the Galar region, the hero who once defeated the Dark Night, Eterna!"
"Zangxiang & Zamrasante!"
As Qingyu finished his passionate introduction, a gust of wind suddenly swept up behind him.
Soon, two Pokémon dogs, one blue-pink and the other blue-brown, emerged from the forest, appearing somewhat reluctant to appear in the video.
Sonia blinked.
She was very familiar with these two dog Pokémon; just by looking at them, she knew they were the ones who had blocked her way back then.
but----
Their swords and shields seem to have disappeared, and their shapes have become rather ordinary.
He doesn't seem to have the qualities of a "hero" at all.
Seeing this, Sonia couldn't figure out what Qingyu was up to, so she simply gave up thinking and continued to wait for his performance.
"I know the audience must have a lot of questions, and may even suspect that Teacher Yu caught two Pokémon just to make up the numbers —"
Qingyu quickly spoke again, continuing in a slightly teasing tone.
"But don't worry, Yu-sensei is absolutely a professional in the field of Legendary Pokémon!"
"To make them look like they were at their peak 3000 years ago, you only need one very simple step, and that is..."
"Zachuang & Zamazenta, transform!"
"————"×2
In the video, the two Pokémon that seemed to have been forcibly dragged into the business by Qingyu looked at each other, and both could see deep helplessness in each other's eyes.
But after all, the other party is the messenger of the Creator. If he wants to make the legend public, he must have deeper considerations.
So, Cangxiang and Zangmarante took steps at the same time, and after arriving at the shrine in the center of the scene, they each took their respective "sacred relics".
In an instant, a golden light flashed.
After the intense light that made the audience exclaim "light pollution" disappeared—
Two imposing "warriors," exuding an elegant and magnificent aura, appeared before them in an instant.
The swords and shields that had long been rotten were immediately rusted away after being touched by them, and were restored to longswords and giant shields with brightly colored patterns.
"Now you know why Teacher Yu called them legendary heroes, right?"
Aoba's voice appeared at the right time, introducing the two "legendary heroes" who had long been forgotten by the Galar people.
"Zacian, the Sword King, and Zamazenta, the Shield King, are not only a pair of powerful legendary Pokémon siblings, but also heroes in the eyes of the Galar people."
"That's right. The Dark Night phenomenon that plunged Galar into dire straits 3000 years ago was caused by Eternatus, which was defeated by them and sealed underground in Galar."
"As for the hero statues left by the Galar royal family—"
"Of course, it's just a fictional story~"