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"Or rather, do I need to invite you?"
Mammon's voice echoed softly in the empty environment.
You? Who is this 'you'?
But Sonia had no extra thoughts to spare on these matters, because what Mammon had just said was simply too explosive.
The legendary Three Kings: Calyrex, the King of Legends; Zacian, the King of Swords; and Zamazenta, the King of Shields!
However, Sonia had never actually heard of Calyrex, and she hadn't even researched the names Zacian and Zamazenta yet.
But Mammon had made it very clear: the Darkest Day 3000 years ago was resolved by Zacian, the King of Swords, and Zamazenta, the King of Shields.
Is this true?
Sonia was both excited and skeptical. Although this answer perfectly aligned with the direction of her current investigation, Sonia still had some doubts.
But then she thought, what reason would Mammon have to deceive her?
This meant that the Galar royal family had truly twisted history, deceiving all Galar people for a full 3000 years?!
Mammon didn't know what Sonia was thinking. Looking at the motionless surroundings, he couldn't help but click his tongue.
"Seriously, are you still unwilling to show yourselves? I came here specifically for you."
Mammon slowly stepped forward, walking towards the dilapidated pavilion.
"Or rather, do you no longer care about this land of Galar? You should know, the Darkest Day is about to reappear soon."
Mammon's voice held a faint smile.
???
Even Sonia, who was in the midst of a mental storm, was stunned upon hearing this, looking at Mammon in disbelief.
The Darkest Day is about to reappear? How is that possible?
And it was then that a faint breeze swept by, and Sonia's eyes widened suddenly.
Because she saw them: two Pokémon, one blue and one red, resembling both wolves and dogs, had appeared silently behind Mammon at some unknown point.
"Oh~ you've finally decided to show yourselves." Mammon turned around, looking at these two Pokémon, a slow smile spreading across his lips.
"If you didn't appear, I would really have to force your hand."
By having Dark Mewtwo cover the entire misty forest with Psychic power, Mammon wasn't afraid of failing to force Zacian and Zamazenta out.
However, such an action would be too provocative, and Mammon was not very keen on using it unless absolutely necessary.
And now it proved that there was indeed no need to be so aggressive; just bringing up Eternatus's name was enough for Zacian and Zamazenta to show themselves.
After all, they are the legendary heroes, specifically meant to counter the evil Eternatus.
Zacian and Zamazenta remained silent, merely observing Mammon.
Caitlin and Sonia did not come closer, only observing the two suddenly appearing Pokémon.
Undoubtedly, these were Zacian, the King of Swords, and Zamazenta, whom Mammon had just mentioned!
But...
Sonia looked at Zacian and Zamazenta in confusion. Both the legends and their titles undoubtedly involved a sword and a shield.
But she carefully examined the entire bodies of these two Pokémon. Where were the sword and shield??
"But you two are really sensitive about the Darkest Day, aren't you? The moment I mentioned it, you couldn't help yourselves."
Mammon tilted his head slightly, teasing Zacian and Zamazenta.
Regarding Zacian and Zamazenta, in legends, some believe Zacian is Zamazenta's older sister, while others believe they are rivals.
But no matter what their relationship is, between them and Eternatus, without outside interference, they are absolutely mortal enemies!
What is the most distinctive feature of the eighth generation?
Gigantamax!
This is the most important element running through the entire plot of the eighth generation, originating from Eternatus's Gigantamax.
And 3000 years ago, to absorb the energy of the Galar region, Eternatus unleashed the Darkest Day, the greatest disaster, which also caused Pokémon in the Galar region to fall into uncontrollable Gigantamax or Dynamax states.
Almost all Pokémon can Gigantamax!
But only three Pokémon cannot: Eternatus, Zacian, and Zamazenta!
Even Calyrex can Gigantamax, and it's even a very special blue light.
But only the three, including Zacian, cannot.
Strictly speaking, Eternatus is not entirely unable to, but it has its own unique Eternamax, which only appears in the game's story.
Well, of course, when Eternatus uses its exclusive move, Aurora Beam, Eternatus briefly transforms into its Eternamax form in the move animation.
But under normal circumstances, Eternatus cannot Eternamax.
However, it's normal, because after Eternamaxing, Eternatus's base stats are simply too exaggerated, making it practically invincible in a game that relies on mechanics and data.
However, Zacian and Zamazenta truly cannot touch Gigantamax!
Because the game plot of "Sword & Shield" clearly states that Gigantamax energy is completely poisonous to both Zacian and Zamazenta!
This is no exaggeration; as long as even a tiny bit of Gigantamax energy is injected into their bodies, Zacian and Zamazenta will immediately lose control and rampage, gradually losing their sanity and causing destruction.
Therefore, Zacian and Zamazenta are fundamentally unable to Gigantamax, and both Zacian and Zamazenta's exclusive moves were created specifically to counter Gigantamax Pokémon.
In a sense, the existence of these two legendary heroes is to confront and counteract Eternatus.
"That parasite, will it revive?"
However, it was clear that Zacian and Zamazenta were not in the mood to joke with Mammon; a cold telepathic message echoed in Mammon's ear.
Was it Zacian's?
Mammon glanced at Zacian. Zacian's appearance resembled both a wolf and a dog, with blue fur all over its body and many white patterns resembling scars. Its aura was as cold as a sharp sword, and merely looking at it sent shivers down one's spine.
This telepathic message was clearly feminine, which meant Zacian was indeed female.
"You didn't completely kill it back then, so how can you talk about revival?"
Mammon raised an eyebrow, looking at Zacian with a half-smile.
Upon hearing this, Zacian's eyes flickered with an incomparably cold glint. Towards Eternatus, who had thrown the entire Galar land into chaos, Zacian's killing intent was clearly at its peak.
But this was also natural, after all, for the Galar region, no, for the entire world.
Eternatus, which needed energy to survive, was a huge menace.
"Impossible, we had already shattered its body then." Another low telepathic voice said gravely.
It was Zamazenta.
"Yes, you did shatter its body, but that doesn't directly conflict with it not being dead, does it?"
Mammon shrugged.
3000 years ago, Eternatus was defeated by the combined efforts of Zacian, the King of Swords, and Zamazenta, the King of Shields, and its massive body was completely shattered by them.
Then, Eternatus's body fragments scattered throughout Galar, turning into energy points that could Gigantamax Pokémon, as well as energy-containing Wishing Stars, Wishing Star fragments, and other items.
It could be said that Eternatus's body fragments benefited the entire Galar region.
Zamazenta fell silent, looking up at its sister.
In reality, it still maintained a skeptical attitude towards Mammon's words. No one understood the situation back then better than it and Zacian.
Eternatus's body was shattered, and it could still be alive?
This... was simply too incredible.
"Where is that menace?" However, Zacian only asked coldly.
Zacian's personality was clearly more aggressive than Zamazenta's. It didn't care whether this human was deceiving them.
Since this person said Eternatus was still alive, then they would assume that menace was indeed still alive, and it would be simple then.
Just kill it again!
"I don't know." Mammon innocent little bear shrugged.
Zacian: "?"
Zamazenta: "..."
The atmosphere stiffened for a moment.
"Human, is this amusing?"
Zacian stared coldly at this human. It could certainly sense many powerful auras on this human.
This was one of the reasons why it and Zamazenta didn't want to show themselves initially, and they could also clearly sense that this human's heart was not pure.
As legendary heroes, Zacian and Zamazenta fundamentally met all the 'elements' of heroes. Their 'selection criteria' naturally had to be honest, brave, and fearless.
So even if they perceived Mammon's uniqueness, they were not prepared to show themselves.
But upon hearing that Eternatus was about to reappear, they couldn't help but show up.
But now they were told that this person didn't know where Eternatus was at all?
"I'm indeed not sure where Eternatus is, but I will go look for it." Mammon smiled slightly.
"..."
Zacian looked deeply at Mammon. It understood Mammon's meaning.
However...
Zacian glanced at its brother, Zamazenta, whose eyes were filled with conflict and difficulty as it looked back.
"However, if Eternatus emerges, it will probably already be a critical moment. It would be truly troublesome for me to come to this forest to find you then."
Mammon continued.
"What exactly do you want to say?" Zacian said faintly.
"Zacian, you wouldn't want the Galar region to be destroyed by Eternatus, would you?" Mammon said with a smile.
"You should know, if you arrive a few minutes late, Eternatus's Darkest Day will cause even more disaster."
"So, I heard you and Zamazenta have a sword and a shield that can contact you even from far away."
Mammon rubbed his fingers, no longer bothering to pretend.
Zacian: "..."
Zamazenta: "..."
Meanwhile, Sonia on the other side was also stunned.
No, is this right?
Zamazenta's expression became even more conflicted. Damn, this human was so incredibly shameless!
Even though this human had many powerful Pokémon auras on him, and he himself had the ability to temporarily contend with that menace, he was actually asking them for their sword and shield!
Zamazenta really didn't want to give its 'shield' to him.
Zacian stared coldly at Mammon, who simply smiled back at it.
After a long time.
"Alright."
Zacian's feminine telepathic voice uttered a single word.
Woo~
A wailing sound, like a wolf's howl, rang out loudly.
From the bottom of the lake not far away, a long sword shimmering with a faint blue light quickly flew out, finally landing in front of Mammon.
Zamazenta looked at Zacian in astonishment. Sister!!
"This is my 'sword'. I'll lend it to you for now. If that parasite awakens, you can use it to summon me."
Zacian said faintly.
"As expected of you, Zacian, so magnanimous, unlike Zamazenta, who's so stingy."
Mammon grasped the sword, not forgetting to complain about Zamazenta.
Zamazenta: "..."
Who are you calling stingy? Who are you calling stingy?! Is my 'shield' something that can be given away casually?
But since you said that...
Zamazenta, in a fit of pique, almost summoned its own shield, but before it could roar out, it was smacked awake by Zacian.
Zamazenta's head was tilted by the smack, clearly Zacian hadn't held back.
But even after being smacked, Zamazenta didn't dare to snap at Zacian. Instead, it somewhat timidly shrunk its neck.
"Don't summon me unless it's important."
Zacian's telepathy remained as aloof as ever.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely call you when something important happens." Mammon still smiled brightly.
Zacian looked deeply at Mammon once more. A breeze blew, and the figures of Zacian and Zamazenta instantly vanished from their original spot.
They just disappeared like that, leaving Sonia's expression still a bit dazed.
Everything seemed as if nothing had happened, yet the sword in Mammon's hand proved everything that had just transpired.
"A bit simpler than expected."
Mammon looked at the sword in his hand with great satisfaction.
In reality, this sword was not ornate; in fact, it looked somewhat old and Rusted Sword, but that only proved it was the genuine article.
Rusted Sword!
This is Zacian's key item, because only when Zacian carries this sword can it transform into its 'King of Swords' forces of nature.
In legends, the sword held in the King of Swords' mouth can cut through all things in the world, hence it is called the 'Fairy King's Sword'. The sharpness of this sword can even cut through the thick scales of Dragon-type Pokémon like paper!
And now, this 'Fairy King's Sword' was in Mammon's hand.
"Zacian, now that you're in my hands, where can you run?"