And Father's Disappearance in the South Sea
When the system notification faded, Ethan stared at the glowing object in his hands.
The DNA Splicers radiated blinding light—
Then, before everyone's eyes—
They transformed into an egg.
Silence fell across the courtyard.
"What just happened?"
"That artifact… turned into a Pokémon Egg?"
"Wasn't that discovered beneath the Arctic ice?"
"Did we just hand over a treasure to another Alliance?!"
Unease spread.
But no one dared challenge it.
They had just witnessed Ethan crush seventeen challengers.
Even if regret lingered—
Strength spoke louder.
Ethan, meanwhile, calmly accepted the result.
A Nine-Color Opportunity — Kyurem Egg.
He didn't yet know what Kyurem was—
But given Reshiram and Zekrom, he could sense the pattern forming.
The third dragon.
The missing piece.
The Afterparty
With battles concluded, the gala shifted into drinking and celebration.
Under Donovan's enthusiastic encouragement, Ethan joined.
Vodka flowed endlessly.
Yet no matter how much he drank—
He didn't show the slightest sign of intoxication.
Whether it was his psychic-enhanced physique or natural tolerance—
He downed several kilograms of vodka like water.
And then—
He started outdrinking everyone.
One by one, Arctic elites collapsed.
The legendary drinking culture of the north…
Met its first true nightmare.
By the end of the night, they all agreed on one thing:
Never drink with Ethan again.
Staying a Few Days
Encouraged—strategically—by Donovan, Ethan extended his stay.
Donovan had his motives.
He very much wanted Ethan as a son-in-law.
Aurora, too, had grown far bolder.
No more shy glances.
She initiated conversations.
Touched his shoulder casually.
Laughed closer than before.
Ethan was nineteen.
Not immune to attraction.
Aurora was beautiful, confident, warm-hearted.
Within days—
They began dating.
And on the final night before his departure—
They crossed the final boundary.
Aurora gave herself to him.
Their bond deepened.
She couldn't leave yet—school obligations remained.
But in one month, she promised to visit Donghuang.
They parted reluctantly.
Return Home
Metagross flew faster than ever.
Almost eager.
The moment they arrived, it rushed toward the mountains—
Where Articuno resided.
Ethan raised an eyebrow but didn't pry.
Instead, he checked on:
ZacianReshiramZekrom
The twin dragons had grown rapidly.
Within a week, they were already 1.3 meters tall.
Zacian, slightly smaller, had reached 0.8 meters.
And—
She was practicing swordplay.
With a stick.
Swinging it with surprising rhythm.
Ethan paused.
Donghuang had thousands of years of swordsmanship tradition.
What if—
The Sword King learned real sword arts?
The thought took root immediately.
He contacted his mother to arrange a top-tier sword master.
With his status and resources—
It would be easy.
The Call
Just as he resumed training—
His phone rang.
Unknown number.
"Hello?"
A familiar elderly voice answered.
"Ethan… it's Grandpa Zuo."
Zuo Shenghui
Ethan straightened.
"What happened?"
A long silence.
Then—
"Your father… has gone missing in the South Sea."
Ethan froze.
Victor Stone?
The global Champion-level powerhouse?
Missing?
Details followed.
Over the past month:
Massive marine life deathsUnseasonal blizzards in tropical watersSudden off-season typhoons
Eighteen national Gym Leaders had investigated.
Including Flying, Water, Ice, Psychic, and Ghost specialists.
Victor Stone was eventually recalled from the Arctic to personally investigate.
Two days ago—
He entered the eye of a storm.
Then vanished.
Search efforts failed.
Ethan inhaled slowly.
This was no ordinary anomaly.
"A primordial Pokémon… awakening in the South Sea?"
Regardless—
It involved his father.
And Donghuang's stability.
"I'm going."
He immediately summoned Metagross.
Accompanied by:
SwampertGliscorHatterene
They launched southward at full speed.
"Dad… you better be safe."
Meanwhile — South Sea
On a desolate island—
Victor slowly opened his eyes.
Confusion clouded his vision.
"Where… am I?"
Beside him stood:
CharizardHaxorusMabosstiffDrapionPangoroScizor
All alert.
All unharmed.
Relief washed over him—
Until the ocean erupted.
A colossal avian-like figure surged from the sea.
Wings vast as storm clouds.
Eyes ancient and cold.
A voice echoed directly in Victor's mind.
"Human… why do you carry the aura of a god?"
The sea roared.
And something far older than storms had awakened.
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