Terrakion... was apologizing to him?
Draconis was slightly startled, looking at Terrakion who had walked up to him.
However, considering the relationship between humans and Pokémon in this era, and the duties of the Swords of Justice, Terrakion's previous actions were understandable.
It wasn't its intention, but it had witnessed too many instances of humans harming Pokémon, so it instinctively hated humans and became their enemy.
"No need to worry," Draconis shook his head, then looked up at Cobalion and Virizion behind him, asking in confusion, "How did you all end up here?"
Cobalion leaped down from the giant rock, then slowly walked in front of Draconis and asked,
"Were all the things you said that day true?"
"Of course," Draconis nodded. "Humans and Pokémon shouldn't be like this. Strictly speaking, our goals are not in conflict. You fight humans to protect Pokémon, and I want to create a place where humans and Pokémon can live together."
A place where humans and Pokémon live together... The Swords of Justice were slightly taken aback.
Virizion couldn't imagine such a scene. It couldn't help but ask, "What kind of sight would that be?"
"Humans and Pokémon living together. Grass-type Pokémon and farmers tilling the fields together, bringing a bountiful harvest to everyone. Fire-type Pokémon helping chefs light fires, allowing them to cook more delicious food. Strong Pokémon and humans moving bricks together, building a common home together."
"In spring, humans and Pokémon work together in the fields. In the hot summer, humans and Pokémon take shelter from the heat together under cool eaves. In autumn, humans and Pokémon celebrate the harvest together. And when the cold winter arrives, heavy snow will fall outside. At such times, humans and Pokémon can hide inside houses together, warming themselves by the fireplace."
"There will be no war, no oppression. Humans and Pokémon will live together like friends, partners, and family, with no master-slave relationships, just pure mutual help, relying on each other's strength to live in this world."
Draconis slowly described the world of his ideals.
The three Swords of Justice listened quietly.
After a long while, Virizion said softly, "That truly is something to aspire to!"
"Heh, listening to it makes me want to go see it for myself!" Terrakion grinned.
Cobalion maintained its calm demeanor: "But what we see more often is the reality of humans harming Pokémon."
"That's why I came here, seeking Kyurem's power," Draconis looked at Cobalion and added, "If you don't believe me, then go take a look at my territory!"
"We will go, but not now," Virizion stepped forward. "We have already sensed your true heart... your conviction. If you can truly turn that ideal into reality, then let us lend you a hand!"
Draconis was slightly startled.
"Leave it to me!" Terrakion showed a hearty smile on its face. "Last time, to avoid hurting your Pokémon, I held back. Now, let me show you our true strength!"
"What?" Draconis didn't react for a moment, and why did Terrakion suddenly change from "I" to "me"?
Terrakion seemed to have read his thoughts, grinned, and explained, "It sounds more intimate!"
Draconis: "..."
"We recently watched your battle with Kyurem. With your current strength, it's far from enough to defeat Kyurem," Cobalion said with a steady tone. "Next, the three of us will teach you all the combat techniques we possess."
This was... the legacy of the Swords of Justice?
Draconis was stunned, but he quickly reacted.
The Swords of Justice were offering him help!
Recalling how they taught Keldeo in the anime, Draconis's heart stirred.
He looked into the eyes of the three Pokémon, then nodded and said, "Alright, I'll leave it to you!"
After a brief discussion, the three Swords of Justice decided to adopt a rotating teaching method to pass on their experience to Dragonair, Serperior, and Larvesta.
On the first day, the calm and collected Cobalion taught Serperior, the wise Virizion taught Dragonair, and Terrakion taught Larvesta.
In the dense grass, two Pokémon stood facing each other.
Cobalion gazed at Serperior and slowly began, "Learn from your failures."
Among the jagged rocks, Terrakion looked at the Larvesta opposite it and said in a hearty tone, "Never take your eyes off your enemy!"
In the deep forest wetland, Virizion glowed faintly. It looked at Dragonair gently and whispered, "Conquer your fears."
Three instructive battles began simultaneously!
Draconis and Victini stood on a giant rock, looking down at the scene below.
Figures intertwined and moved. Compared to using moves to attack, this lesson was more like guidance in footwork and physical combat.
The three Swords of Justice guided Dragonair, Serperior, and Larvesta, passing on all their combat experience to them.
Jumping, dodging, running, counterattacking, overcoming enemies with strength, winning with wisdom, staying calm in any situation... It must be said that in terms of teaching, the Swords of Justice seemed to be natural teachers.
"No wonder they could teach a disciple like Keldeo..." Draconis couldn't help but mutter to himself.
However, looking at the Swords of Justice like this, a bold idea suddenly popped into Draconis's mind.
This upcoming war was not just about humans.
Humans and Pokémon in the Unova region would all be drawn into it, and the three Swords of Justice were among them.
Perhaps they could invite the Swords of Justice to join the territory.
The goal of the Swords of Justice fighting humans was to protect Pokémon.
His goal was to create a place where humans and Pokémon could live together.
The two were not in conflict; in fact, they could be said to complement each other.
A grand unity of humans and Pokémon!
Unite all forces that can be united to resist Zekrom and Reshiram.
This way, even if Kyurem rejected him, they wouldn't be without a chance.
Victini + three Swords of Justice, plus his Pokémon army... The more Draconis thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.
However, not now. The most important thing at present was to increase their strength as much as possible, and then challenge Kyurem again.
After all this was over, he would try to invite the Swords of Justice to Nimbasa City, to let them see firsthand how the humans and Pokémon there actually lived.
This would surely reduce much of their hostility towards humans.
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