The Nimbasa City population introduction plan proceeded very smoothly.
In just two months, Nimbasa City's population nearly doubled, reaching three thousand people. Including the Pokémon living in the City, the total population even reached five thousand.
The vast majority of these people were Scholars who, having heard of the Grand Library's establishment, immigrated from other cities.
They brought their entire families – parents, siblings, and even their fiancées.
After a period of adjustment, these people quickly integrated into Nimbasa City life.
Under Draconis's personal invitation, many of these Scholars went to teach at the school.
Draconis also took the time to return to Eindoak, almost emptying the Royal Library's collection and transporting them back to his territory. After reprinting, they were placed in the Grand Library.
For a time, Nimbasa City was bestowed the title of City of Knowledge.
Two months is enough time to change many things.
To accommodate more people, Nimbasa City underwent a major expansion.
More residential areas, larger commercial streets... and within these two months, the taverns, large bathhouses, and other entertainment venues in Draconis's plan were also mostly completed.
Workers who had toiled all day could go to the large bathhouse for a comfortable soak after work, have a meal, and then head to the tavern to drink barley beer and chat with others.
And all of this provided Draconis with a large amount of satisfaction.
For a time, Nimbasa City as a whole presented a scene of prosperity and vigorous development.
Looking at the satisfaction level on the panel, which had broken through fifty thousand, Draconis secretly thought, 'As expected.'
He wasn't wrong; more leisure and entertainment facilities could make his people feel happier.
When his people were happy, it would naturally bring him more satisfaction.
Only half left until the hundred thousand mark.
"Unfortunately, the population growth is still too slow," Draconis murmured.
However, upon closer thought, this era was still backward. Most humans huddled in cities, rarely venturing out.
Furthermore, without transportation like trains, airplanes, or ships, migration was incredibly difficult for ordinary Commoners and Slaves.
However, in the Pokémon world, some Pokémon could replace modern means of transportation.
For example, in the anime, the Corviknight flying taxis in the Galar Region. They would specially train Corviknight, then hang the flying taxi from the Corviknight's sharp claws, allowing it to carry passengers.
For this era, it was a very good mode of travel.
Although the Unova Region does not have Corviknight, it could use Pokémon like Braviary as a substitute.
Unfortunately, the various territories in the Unova Region are currently independent, with very little communication between them. Establishing flying taxi stations in other cities is basically impossible, and war is approaching.
After a moment of thought, Draconis decided that establishing a flying taxi company would have to be postponed.
He sighed softly, rubbed his brows, which were tired from long hours of official duties, then rose from his desk and walked to the terrace to overlook the City below.
It was mid-October in the kingdom calendar year 149. The weather was gradually turning colder, and withered yellow leaves swirled down from the trees, adding a touch of desolation to the mountains and plains.
"nini?"
Victini flew up from the room, watching the scene below with Draconis.
"Hoo—" Draconis let out a long breath and couldn't help but sigh, "I still remember we left the Royal City around this time last year... I can't believe a year has already passed."
"nini~!" Victini carefully recalled the previous scene and then realized that Draconis had changed a lot compared to that time!
Is this what humans often call "growing up"?
Seeing Draconis leave his desk, Dragonite, Larvesta, Serperior, Golett, and the Minccino all followed him out, gazing at the City below.
"Alright, that's enough for today. Next, we should go for special training," Draconis said.
Although with Kyurem's addition, they now had the ability to protect themselves, the necessary special training still had to continue as usual.
However, compared to before, the current special training was much more convenient.
With Kyurem acting as a sparring partner, Serperior, Dragonite, and Larvesta all made rapid progress.
"If this continues, Larvesta should be able to evolve into Volcarona by next year," Draconis thought to himself.
As for Golett, it was still not quite used to human life. Both its intelligence and movements seemed slow, making it appear very clumsy.
Could the reason for this be Golett's insufficient Ghost origin?
However, Draconis didn't force it. He planned to see if he could find some Ghost-type Pokémon later to help Golett replenish its Ghost power.
"If only I could find Arceus's Ghost Plate," Draconis mused silently.
Speaking of which, at this time, did Arceus collide with a meteorite?
In the movie [Arceus and the Jewel of Life], Michina once suffered a meteorite attack.
Later, Arceus shattered the meteorite but collapsed due to exhaustion.
Its Life Plates, which were its origin plates, scattered in all directions and were eventually recovered by a human named Damos.
In return for Damos's help, Arceus specifically used the Ground, Water, Grass, Electric, and Dragon Plates to synthesize the Jewel of Life and lent it to him.
If this storyline hadn't happened yet, he could go join the fun, get acquainted with Arceus, and ask to borrow the Ghost Plate.
"When I have the chance in the future, I'll go to Michina in the Sinnoh Region to take a look," Draconis thought to himself.
Just then, Alfred's voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"Prince Draconis! Urgent matter to report!"
"Come in!"
Draconis turned and saw Alfred enter in a hurry, his face grave.
"What's the rush?" Draconis asked, somewhat surprised.
Could something have happened in the territory?
But Alfred's next sentence made Draconis freeze on the spot.
"Your Highness, the war has begun! We received news this morning that three days ago, the armies of First Prince Lando and Prince Lance began fighting on the Henei Plains north of Castelia Territory!"
North of Castelia Territory, on the Henei Plains.
A Pidove flew overhead, preparing to fly to a warmer place for the winter. But as it passed by, it looked down and saw two vast armies confronting each other at opposite ends of the plain.
A chilling aura permeated the air. The Pidove was startled and quickly flapped its wings, flying away from the area.
First Prince Lando rode Zekrom, suspended in mid-air. Below him were ten thousand ready-to-fight soldiers.
The leading standard-bearer held a jet-black banner, a symbol of Lando's army.
Opposite him, The Second Prince Lance sat atop Reshiram. Below him was also a vast army, but their banner was pure white, like the color of Reshiram's body.
"Haha, it's truly unexpected..." A hint of sadness appeared on Lance's gentle face. "However, at this point, we can't stop. We both carry too much... Come, let us fight for our respective beliefs!"
Lando's expression was solemn. He looked at his younger brother opposite him, not speaking, but coldly raised his hand.
The next second, accompanied by a roar, the soldiers charged forward.
"For our truth! Everyone, fight!"
With Lance's command, the entire army surged forth.
The battle had begun!
The two armies clashed. Humans against humans, humans against magical beasts, magical beasts against magical beasts, all constantly clashing. Blood spread, and soldiers continuously fell.
On the battlefield, the Pokémon who had joined Lance's army because they agreed with his ideals, even when they fell, showed no regret or retreat on their faces.
Lance gazed at this scene and softly murmured, "War is truly cruel..."
His tone suddenly changed: "However, for that future, we will definitely continue to strive. Everyone, your sacrifices will not be in vain!"
Reshiram, beneath him, seemed to sense his conviction. It let out a clear cry, then flapped its white wings, spewing forth the Flames of Truth.
Lando waved his hand, and the Zekrom beneath him, enveloped in a massive blue lightning bolt, directly met Reshiram's Flames of Truth.
Above, it was a battle of kings!
Nimbasa City, on the castle terrace.
Draconis gazed into the distance, silently listening to Alfred's report.
...First Prince Lando launched a surprise attack from behind Prince Lance with a magical beast army. Prince Lance's army was caught in a pincer movement, suffered heavy losses, and was utterly defeated!"
"Prince Lance successfully broke through with the power of the Dragon of Truth, Reshiram, and retreated with the remaining army to a City in the rear."
"Your Highness, what should we do?" Alfred asked.
Draconis gently shook his head: "Now is not the time for us to join this war."
He sighed softly and said to Alfred:
"Prepare for winter. Also, give the order that from today, Nimbasa City will officially provide aid to all refugees affected by the war."
"Additionally, have Christina open a special column in the newspaper stating that Nimbasa City will fully protect homeless refugees and all soldiers who do not wish to participate in the war."
Hearing this, Alfred was slightly stunned, then replied, "Yes, Your Highness!"
"This winter will likely be very cold," Draconis said slowly.
Alfred hurried away to carry out the task.
Draconis remained alone in the castle, pondering the path ahead.
Just then, Alfred, who had left not long ago, suddenly returned.
"Prince Draconis, the three swords of justice have returned!"
The Swords of Justice? Virizion, Cobalion, Terrakion, they're back!
Before long, the three swords of justice arrived at the castle.
Behind them followed dozens of Pokémon, all dusty and looking very disheveled.
Oshawott, Lilligant, Gothita, Audino, Amoonguss, Galvantula... "The war has begun," Cobalion, the leader of the Swords of Justice, said calmly.
"These Pokémon are those who lost their homes due to human war. They are homeless, so we brought them here," Virizion said softly.
Even Cobalion, usually the most optimistic and cheerful, now had a serious expression: "Draconis, please help them."
"I know." Draconis looked at these pitiful Pokémon before him, his heart softening, and said, "Don't worry, I will have someone settle them. Alfred, prepare some food and water for these magical beasts."
"Yes, Your Highness," Alfred responded softly.
Soon, the maids brought bread, berries, Berry Juice, desserts, and other food.
She placed the food before these Pokémon, and the long-hungry Pokémon immediately began to devour it.
Watching this scene, everyone present felt a pang of sadness.
"Eat slowly, there's more if you need it!" the maid said gently.
"You all should eat something too, and then get some good rest. We'll discuss other matters later," Draconis said to the three swords of justice.
He paused, then turned his gaze to Alfred: "After everyone has eaten, take them to get some good rest."
"Yes, Your Highness," Alfred nodded.
Audino, Oshawott, Gothita, and other Pokémon ate while casting grateful glances at Draconis.
Their faces were dirty, and they seemed to have endured a long journey.
Draconis smiled back at them.
Soon, these Pokémon filled their bellies and obediently followed Alfred to rest.
To comfort them, Draconis asked Victini and Larvesta to help. As fellow Pokémon, Victini and Larvesta could at least understand what Audino and the others were saying.
"You all go get some rest too," Draconis said, looking at the Swords of Justice.
the three swords of justice nodded slightly.
They knew Draconis's character and trusted him completely.
Furthermore, they had been traveling in the wild for a while and were indeed very tired.
Therefore, upon hearing this, they quickly fell asleep peacefully.
Meanwhile, Audino and the others were walking behind Alfred and Victini on the castle's spiral staircase.
There were many rooms inside the castle, and Alfred planned to take them to an unoccupied bedroom for a good rest.
But as they passed a window, Oshawott suddenly saw the beautiful garden below.
"Osha!"
Alfred was slightly startled. He turned his head and followed Oshawott's gaze, seeing the garden that Prince Draconis had specially built in the castle's backyard.
"Mera!" Larvesta introduced to Oshawott, "Mera!" (That's the garden Draconis specially built for us to play in!)
"Osha!" Oshawott's eyes gleamed with longing. As a Water-type Pokémon, it loved places with water!
Other Pokémon, like Lilligant, also showed some emotion in their eyes as they looked at the lush grass and flowerbeds.
Seeing this, Alfred was slightly surprised.
These magical beasts seemed very interested in Prince Draconis's garden?
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