Chapter 417: Visiting the Village of Dragons
Village of Dragons.
The hometown of the anime heroine Iris.
In the game, this is a place located outside the Unova region.
In the anime, the Village of Dragons is a small village south of Opelucid City.
In the Special Chapter (manga), the Village of Dragons refers to Blackthorn City where the Clan of Dragon Tamers is located.
According to what Will learned from Cynthia.
The Village of Dragons in this world benchmarks the anime version.
That is to say.
The secrecy of this Village of Dragons is completely incomparable to the Kingdom of Draconids and Celestic Town.
It belongs to a place where foreign trainers can also go and pass by at will.
And.
In terms of "sacredness," it might be much lower than Will imagined.
"Village of Dragons, just ahead."
Cynthia glanced at the paper map in her hand.
This was bought from the Poké Mart in Opelucid City, recording many places that do not exist on the Pokédex map.
With the gradual approach of distance.
A simple small village appeared in the eyes of Cynthia and her group.
"It is said that the Village of Dragons is a must-visit place for Dragon-type trainers in Unova; many Dragon-type Pokémon are cultivated and admired here. And every year, a battle tournament is held, mostly participated by Dragon-type trainers."
Cynthia extended a finger tapping the air lightly, introducing to her little partners beside her.
"Isn't that the statue of Zekrom and Reshiram?"
Will had sharp eyes, pointing to the two stone statues located in the center of the village.
Although a bit rough.
But restored about 80% of the appearance of Black and White Dragons.
"Really! Didn't expect that Eindoak Town where the People of the Vale live didn't dare to make their statues, but the Village of Dragons has no such scruples."
Cynthia looked around, then nodded.
"Zekrom and Reshiram? Why not Kyurem?"
Keldeo looked puzzled.
Isn't Kyurem the stronger dragon?
Why does the Village of Dragons commemorate and believe in not Kyurem?
"Well, Riolu should know."
Cynthia tapped her lips with her index finger, then looked at Will beside her.
"The Unova Divine Dragon split 1300 years ago; the name Kyurem also appeared in this world at that time, but went into seclusion as soon as it appeared."
"Never did any big things with the name 'Kyurem', so very few people in Unova know of its existence."
"But Zekrom and Reshiram are different; after all, they are related to the king who unified Unova a thousand years ago, popularity incomparable."
After saying these, Will fell silent for a while.
Even now, human cognition and understanding of Kyurem.
Mostly learned from his mouth a thousand years ago.
He told Dresa, Rami and Kazan about Kyurem's existence; don't know if the three of them recorded it or told others.
"So that's it; then who is stronger?"
"Kyurem."
"I knew it! I must defeat Kyurem and become a Sword of Justice! Lord Will, can you tell me where Kyurem is?"
Keldeo looked at Will excitedly.
"...I know where it is, but you better dispel this thought."
Will reached out and slapped Keldeo's forehead.
He found these Keldeo are quite reckless and confident.
Whether the one in the movie, or this one now.
Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers?
Or eager for quick success?
Or don't have an accurate cognition of their own strength?
Will estimated slightly in his heart, then turned his head to look at the sky of the Village of Dragons.
He captured the figure of a Hydreigon.
'Got it.'
Will's eyes lit up.
"Why?"
Keldeo showed puzzled eyes.
Why do the three masters and Lord Will not tell me Kyurem's location?
"Kyurem's trial, once participated in the challenge, there are only two outcomes: either pass the test, or you die."
Will curled his lips, explaining.
Challenging Kyurem is a point of no return; can't quit just because you want to.
Before Keldeo comprehends Secret Sword, Kyurem will chase him until he comprehends it.
As for whether Kyurem will kill Keldeo?
That won't happen.
As Will said before, Kyurem is fierce, but a decent Legendary Pokémon.
His mission is to protect the ideal world that will be realized by Pokémon and humans in the future.
Chasing Keldeo is just to let him grow up as soon as possible.
"Eh?!"
"Why, didn't your master tell you?"
Will glanced at Keldeo.
This is normal too.
After all, he suspects Cobalion and the three Sacred Swords haven't challenged Kyurem at all; maybe just brought out Kyurem, the strongest in Unova, to scare Keldeo back then.
"No."
"Do you think you have the strength to deal with Kyurem now?"
Will grinned, raising his hand to stop Keldeo who wanted to answer, "No need to answer; I'll prepare a simulated trial for you later. If you pass, I can consider taking you to see Kyurem."
Mm.
Just seeing, presumably no big problem.
According to what Zekrom and Reshiram said, Kyurem should give him some face, not attacking Keldeo as soon as they meet.
Moreover.
The little guy held in N's arms is Kyurem's partner back then.
More accurately, the partner of the Divine Dragon.
"I will definitely pass the trial!"
Keldeo stood at attention and shouted.
"Keldeo, do your best!"
N hugged Keldeo's head, encouraging.
Chatting along.
Will and the little ones followed Cynthia to the center of the village.
"Is there anyone Cynthia knows here?"
Will saw Cynthia seemed to be heading purposefully in a certain direction, so guessed.
"Mm! The Elder (Grandmother) of the Village of Dragons in this generation is a partner who traveled with Grandma when she was young!"
Cynthia nodded.
Speaking.
She came to a small house and knocked on the door.
While waiting, Will was also thinking about who the Elder is?
The Elder in his impression is the elder of the Clan of Dragon Tamers in Blackthorn City, having a very powerful Altaria.
The Elder mentioned by Cynthia...
Squeak.
The old wooden door opened.
An old woman wearing an orange hood with a pair of mysterious purple pupils walked out.
Will looked.
Sure enough.
It is the Great Elder of the Village of Dragons in the anime; as for "Grandmother Dragon" (Elder), that is the collective name for the patriarch of the Dragon Clan.
Whoever is the patriarch is "Grandmother Dragon."
Of course if male, "Grandfather Dragon."
But this Elder obviously is not as old as in the anime; at least the body is not so hunched now, hair is not all gray.
"You are?"
"Hello Grandmother Dragon, I am Cynthia; my grandmother is Professor Carolina of the Sinnoh region."
Cynthia bowed obediently to greet.
The little ones following Cynthia bowed their heads one after another following her example.
"Hm? That crazy girl's granddaughter? Hehe, come in."
Hearing this, the Elder's eyes lit up, showing a little smile.
Obviously, her relationship with Carolina is very good.
"Axew~"
Just entered the house.
A稚嫩 (immature/childish) call echoed in everyone's ears.
Will turned his head to look; in a small basket ahead, a little Axew possibly only 25 cm tall was lying.
Listening to the voice, seemed to be a little girl.
"Wow! Axew! So cute~"
Cynthia pounced over hurriedly, lying on the ground staring at the little Axew.
Will and Keldeo couldn't help running over too, looking at this little baby.
Axew.
This is a Dragon-type Pokémon Will likes very much.
The Axew line.
Cute in childhood, domineering in adulthood, just awkward in middle age (Fraxure), looking a bit thick.
Overall, appearance is absolutely pseudo-legendary level.
Especially shiny Haxorus.
Race value distribution and move pool are extremely excellent, a very pure physical attacker.
If Will wants to become a trainer specializing in Dragon type.
Then even if there is no position for Salamence, Goodra, Dragapult in the team, there must be a position for Haxorus.
"Axew?"
Axew was startled seeing herself surrounded.
She lay down hurriedly, burying her little face in the basket, calling the Elder constantly.
"Cute, right? How about taking this child with you?"
The Elder smiled and reached out to stroke Cynthia's head.
Looking at the little blonde like looking at her own granddaughter.
"? Can I? No no, forget it; I don't have energy to cultivate more Pokémon now. Axew following me will suffer grievances; I also don't want to leave other partners at home because of cultivating Axew."
Cynthia was somewhat tempted.
But only tempted for a moment, then chose to refuse immediately.
"Is that so? That's a pity."
Hearing this, the love in the Elder's eyes became stronger,
"It's okay; come to Grandmother when you plan to cultivate a second team in the future."
The role the Elder plays in the Village of Dragons.
Is similar to Pokémon Professors in various regions, responsible for giving starter Pokémon to rookie trainers.
Just that.
The difference is the Elder only gives to rookie trainers of the Dragon Clan.
Occasionally.
Those passerby trainers passing through the Village of Dragons, with extremely good character and talent, might also win the Elder's appreciation, thus obtaining a Pokémon.
Usually obedient and cute little Axew.
As for Deino, Druddigon...
Those are not Pokémon ordinary trainers can cultivate.
Even experienced trainers cultivating these two kinds of Pokémon will have many risks, easily having problems.
Of course.
The Village of Dragons doesn't only have these three kinds of native Dragon-type Pokémon of the Unova region.
Since the establishment of the Pokémon League, exchanges between various regions gradually broadened; the Village of Dragons certainly also collected Dragon-type Pokémon from other regions to cultivate.
But in terms of current quantity, obviously not enough to give to destined people.
"Mm! Grandmother Dragon, can I practice in the Village of Dragons for a while? I want to prepare for the Unova League here!"
Cynthia suddenly requested.
She thought of those powerful Dragon-type Pokémon along the way, feeling this is an excellent place for practice.
"Hehe, of course no problem."
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