Chapter 297: Creation and Destruction
Arceus calmly looked at Ryan, its eyes revealing infinite complexity. Arceus hesitated, unsure whether it should tell Ryan the truth. Ryan stared directly at Arceus, unhurried, knowing it was pointless. If Arceus didn't want to tell him, there was nothing Ryan could do.
However, the complexity in Arceus's eyes gradually faded, and a weary sigh escaped its lips. Then Arceus spoke, "Come with me. I will tell you everything, but only to you. You are not allowed to tell anyone else. If you can do that, then follow me."
After speaking, Arceus flew towards the other side of the sky. Without hesitation, Ryan jumped onto White Kyurem, then recalled his Pokémon and glanced at Lillie.
Lillie sighed and said, "Go quickly, I'll handle things here. I'll wait for you in Dahara City, come back soon."
Hearing Lillie's words, Ryan nodded, and White Kyurem's tail blazed with flames. A deafening explosion rang out, and White Kyurem shot off, chasing after Arceus.
Lillie smoothed her hair; protected by Manaphy and Shaymin, she wasn't thrown away by the blast wave. Meray and Baraz were protected by Hoopa, so they were also unharmed.
Meray, however, was shocked. "That's Arceus! It's Arceus! Who are you people?!"
Lillie sighed and said, "We've already introduced ourselves, but you just haven't believed us. Hoopa, send these Legendary Pokémon back to their original places. Then come with us to Dahara City; I'm going there to wait for Ryan."
"Okay, Lillie," Hoopa said.
Then, Hoopa opened its golden ring and sent the Legendary Pokémon away one by one. Afterwards, Hoopa opened its golden ring and followed Lillie to Dahara City; Hoopa had some things to discuss with Ryan. Meanwhile, the siblings Meray and Baraz exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of determination in each other's eyes, and then followed Lillie back to Dahara City; they also had some questions for Ryan.
On Ryan's side, White Kyurem caught up with Arceus at incredible speed. Arceus glanced at White Kyurem and Ryan, then said, "You've changed a lot since we parted that day."
"Yeah, Arceus, you too. As for the plates, I'm almost finished collecting them. When do you need them? And what exactly does the inscription on the back of the plate mean? What exactly is that giant?"
"Don't get excited. Since you've come along, I'll explain everything to you. But if you choose to give up, you can turn back immediately, and I won't blame you. But if you've come along and heard all this, you can't leave. You could say you're in the same boat as us."
Ryan frowned and said, "It's as if I can stand aside. The Ultra Spaces in the Ultra Wormholes are the best example; there isn't a single human in them."
Arceus gave a wry smile and said, "That's why I say it's my sin."
"Mew has also said something like that. In fact, there is a legend among humans that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon. After all, it has the genes of all Pokémon and its domain is the domain of creation. Is this true?" Ryan said.
"That's not how it works. Mew does indeed possess the genes of all Pokémon, including mine. But it's not the progenitor of all Pokémon. On the contrary, Mew is a product of all Pokémon. Or rather, it is the existence of so many Pokémon that created Mew. Mew is a Mythical Pokémon formed from the collective wishes and power of all Pokémon. That's why it possesses the genes of all Pokémon. Even if another Pokémon is created in the world, its existence will be recorded in this world, and Mew, as such an existence, will correspondingly have its genes born within it. Alright, we've arrived. Welcome to my prison."
With Arceus's explanation, Arceus led Kyurem and Ryan to a high altitude, where even the clouds were beneath their feet. As Arceus spoke, a void-like spatial rift appeared in the sky. Arceus slowly walked into it, and Kyurem followed directly in.
After Arceus, Ryan, and Kyurem entered the spatial rift, the spatial entrance behind them gradually disappeared, and the sky remained as blue and pure as ever.
After entering the spatial rift, Ryan stood on the back of White Kyurem, looking at the somewhat ancient and grand building. He hadn't expected Arceus to have such taste.
"You're back, Master." A clear, cold voice called out. Ryan looked over and saw a woman dressed in simple clothes.
The woman glanced at Ryan and smiled, "Master, have you decided to bring him here? Hello, Ryan, I'm Domino, one of the original Elite Operatives of Team Rocket, but now I serve under Master Arceus. Also, how's that Darkrai? I gave it to you."
Ryan remained silent: This woman... I always felt she was dangerous, like a viper. No, even more dangerous than that.
Arceus shook his head and said, "Don't blame Domino, she's a unfortunate person too. That's why I took her in. If possible, let her join your Mercenary Guild later; she'll be a great asset to you."
After saying this, Arceus settled onto his throne and said, "Alright, now I'm going to tell you about those things. But before you listen, you still have the right to choose not to listen. If you don't want to listen, I'll have Domino send you out."
"Stop beating around the bush, just tell me quickly," Ryan said. "I want to know everything, tell me from the very beginning, what exactly is that being? Why did it want to destroy the world?"
Arceus let out another long sigh, and then said, "Ryan, you've experienced some things. Tell me your opinion on this world."
"My opinion? What opinion can I have? I mean, you're the legendary Original One, and if I'm not mistaken, that being should have the origin of world destruction. And to be bold, in principle, you should be one, or born at the same time, right?" Ryan looked at Arceus seriously and said.
"As expected of Ryan, his analysis is spot on," Arceus said. At the same time, he sighed inwardly: Truly worthy of being the one chosen by existence!
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