Chapter 409: Abducting Team Plasma's Crown Prince
"You are a child of human and Pokémon."
Will said half a sentence first.
Then observed the reaction of this little one.
No reaction.
This child didn't find it strange at all; anything wrong with the combination of human and Pokémon.
"Among your parents, the one belonging to humans comes from an ancient tribe, the People of the Vale."
"People of the Vale?"
N tilted his head doubtfully.
Other Pokémon looked at each other scratching their heads, all seeing doubts in each other's eyes.
But normal for Pokémon not to understand the human world.
"Yes."
Will nodded with certainty.
Although he doesn't know who N's parents are.
But the human side undoubtedly comes from the People of the Vale.
Previously in Dragonspiral Tower.
Will got an answer from Zekrom and Reshiram; they will only recognize the descendant of the People of the Vale as a "Hero."
N.
Full name Natural Harmonia Gropius.
Whether in games, anime or manga.
He is a recognized Hero.
Just in different worlds, will be recognized by different dragons, depending on his own beliefs.
But no matter which dragon's partner he becomes in the end.
It is undeniable that N must be a descendant of the People of the Vale.
As for the other Pokémon parent.
Will suspects it is Gardevoir.
Mainly two reasons.
One.
Is that hair color exactly the same as Gardevoir.
The other.
Is that N is suspected to have an IQ comparable to Psychic-type Pokémon, and incomplete psychic abilities—seeing a person's past, predicting a person's future, listening to a person's heart.
It is precisely because of this ability.
That Ghetsis regards N as a monster, and rarely meets him, fearing N will see his ideals and the truth of Team Plasma.
Of course.
Whether it is Gardevoir is not the point now.
This thing can be verified later.
Although Professor Fennel is gone (Context: Maybe referring to a past character/event, or confused name), there is more than one doctor studying genes; wanting to know which kind N's Pokémon parent is is not difficult, the difficult part is finding the specific Pokémon.
"Can you take me to find them?"
N crawled to Will's side, reaching out to pull him.
"You mean the People of the Vale?"
"Mm."
"Can do, but, even if found, might not find your parents."
Will picked up this little bean.
N looks taller than visually seen, maybe about 105 cm, only half a head shorter than Will.
Just because crawling before, so looked small.
"Why?"
"..."
Will frowned, thinking about language.
"Are they already dead?"
N tilted his head, saying the words Will was trying to modify.
Will sensed the Aura in this little guy's heart.
Put down his heart.
N didn't feel sad because of this.
Maybe he has no feelings for his parents themselves, just simply curious about his background.
For N.
His family, parents, companions, are these Pokémon standing in front of Will right now.
"Um, mm, but more likely just simply unable to determine whose child you are."
"Can you take me there? See the People of the Vale."
"Can."
Will nodded; this fits his intention perfectly, then looked at those Pokémon again,
"You will come back to find them, right?"
"Of course."
N nodded as a matter of course.
He was just curious in his heart, wanted to see his origin, not planning to leave his family just like this.
"Emmm..."
Will pondered.
If N comes back again, wouldn't he fall back into Ghetsis's trap?
Seems.
Wanting to take N away.
The key is to take these Pokémon away.
Will scanned.
Darmanitan, Zorua, two Woobat.
Mainly these four Pokémon.
Others seem not particularly close to N, probably haven't reached the level of family yet.
"What's wrong?"
N looked at Will with a pair of innocent and simple big eyes.
Will looked at him.
Put him on the ground.
Then walked towards Darmanitan and others.
"Do you want to take this child and go with me?"
Will asked directly.
He didn't plan to say much to N.
Because N is only 4 years old; even with his high IQ, there are many things he can't understand.
But Darmanitan and these Pokémon definitely understand.
If not mistaken.
The encounter between these Pokémon and N was definitely not accidental, but arranged by Ghetsis.
That is to say, Darmanitan and others belong to the kind of Pokémon hurt and betrayed by humans.
Then.
If Will tells them the truth about this fire today.
They will definitely take N to leave with Will actively.
"Darumaka." (Darmanitan cry)
Darmanitan shook his head.
"What if I tell you, this fire was specifically targeted at this child by a group of people?"
Will raised his hand pointing at N crawling to his leg.
Maybe because he is also a Pokémon.
So N naturally carries a certain degree of trust and closeness to Will.
"Darumaka?!"
Darmanitan widened his eyes.
He looked at the sea of fire enveloping this lake, looking at this hometown covered by flames, eyes revealing confusion and incomprehension.
Why target such a small child?
N.
Is there anything worth targeting?
"He is a descendant of the People of the Vale, born with the bloodline and qualification recognized by the Divine Dragon; maybe N will be the next 'Hero' when he grows up."
"Some humans want to master the power of the Divine Dragon, to stand above this world through that powerful power; can only control a child of the People of the Vale."
"Cultivating from scratch is undoubtedly the best means of control. To make this child develop in the direction they expect, need to arrange some special experiences for this child."
"This fire is one of them. I can tell you with great certainty, as long as N continues to stay here, the Pokémon living in Moor of Icirrus will sooner or later become consumables promoting his growth."
Will whispered in Darmanitan's ear, telling the other party via Aura transmission.
He worried N or other Pokémon hearing.
That might cause psychological problems for N, or make other Pokémon resent N.
As for these contents.
All true.
Before Ash or "Player" arrives, N is the destined protagonist of the Unova region.
And the protagonist's life is inevitably full of disasters; wherever he goes, trouble follows.
As long as N is still where Team Plasma's hand can reach.
Pokémon appearing around him will constantly suffer.
Because only in this way.
Can N resent humans, generating the thought of liberating Pokémon.
"Darumaka!!"
Darmanitan didn't doubt Will.
One point is Pokémon have simple minds.
Even humans are easily trusted by them, let alone Will who is also a Pokémon.
Plus Will himself is an Aura Guardian, carrying Sacred Ash (Ho-Oh's feather/Crown Feather) and Sea Crown.
Although these two items didn't say can strengthen Fire-type Pokémon affinity, more or less should be able to improve the aura temperament on Will.
So winning the trust of other Pokémon is not difficult for Will.
And another point.
Only Darmanitan and these few Pokémon who raised N know.
N is special by nature!
For example, N can perceive a Pokémon's heart.
Some Pokémon look happy on the surface, but N can see the other party is sad inside, then actively go to comfort him.
Therefore.
Darmanitan felt Will was right!
N has special veins (lineage), special abilities; is a person destined to be extraordinary from birth!
Thinking about it now.
The possibility of N being targeted is really high!
"Darumaka..."
Darmanitan's face instantly became anxious and ugly.
In this family.
He plays a role similar to the head of the family, is N's father.
His child being targeted, also causing so much trouble to everyone in Moor of Icirrus, hurting so many innocent Pokémon.
Darmanitan's mood at this moment certainly cannot be called wonderful.
"This is the situation; want to leave with me?"
"Darumaka?"
Darmanitan asked.
"Follow my trainer first. My trainer is a kind-hearted little girl, can teach N some common sense and knowledge of human society; wait until we finish participating in the competition, then take you to other regions. At that time, those targeting N can no longer reach him, let alone hurt him."
Will answered.
Taking N to other regions, won't be persecuted by Team Plasma anymore.
This sentence is really not bragging.
Will prepares to let N acknowledge Kaoru as godmother; later will be Cynthia's godbrother, Carolina's god-grandson.
Just right.
He and Cynthia are traveling.
Kaoru is lonely at home alone; Pokémon and humans have a bit of gap after all.
Finding a child who knows nothing to bring back for her to raise, plus that fool Druddigon, Will believes Kaoru's life will have hope in the future.
As for Team Plasma?
Let alone whether Team Plasma can reach across half the planet to Sinnoh.
Just say the Sinnoh League and Team Galactic rooted in the dark side of Sinnoh, that's not something mere Team Plasma can mess with.
Team Galactic will absolutely not allow any evil organization from other regions to reach out here.
And Cyrus wants to deal with Team Plasma.
Might not even need to do it himself.
So.
As long as N leaves Unova and goes back to Sinnoh with them.
Then basically no need to consider the threat of Team Plasma in the future.
"Darumaka? Darumaka!"
Darmanitan hammered his chest with his fist, looking angry.
He wasn't losing temper at Will.
Just thought humans were hateful, hurt many of their friends, not trustworthy.
"He is a human after all, sooner or later has to contact human society, impossible to live in the wild environment all his life."
"Say nothing else, just say if getting sick in the future, can he withstand it? Human bodies are not as tough as us Pokémon."
Will nodded decisively, then pinched his chin continuing,
"I strongly suspect now, those who hurt you before might be those targeting N."
"Darumaka..."
Darmanitan calmed down gradually.
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