MM Racing Chapter 507 N: I was terrified at the time.
Chapter 507 N: I was terrified at the time.
Chapter 507 N: I was terrified at the time.
Raven City, Unova Region.
At midday, many people had already gathered at "Gear Station," the departure point for the Battle Metro.
In the direction where everyone's attention was focused, an elderly man in a black coat was standing in front of the entrance, giving a loud speech to the crowd.
"Today I'm going to talk about the topic of liberating Pokémon."
"We humans have lived together with Pokémon for so long, and we are indispensable partners to each other."
"Perhaps many people genuinely believe this, right?"
"But is that really the case?"
"Could it be that—this is just wishful thinking on our part?"
He held a scepter adorned with the Plasma Team emblem, his words brimming with confidence and conviction.
Anyone familiar with Team Plasma will immediately recognize his name: one of the Seven Sages, who nurtured the "Sage King" N, Ghetsis!
"Have you ever wondered why trainers can control their Pokémon at will during battles?"
"I bet everyone who becomes a trainer has experienced something like this to some extent, right?"
"But who would boss around or give orders to their true comrades?"
"Everyone, don't you find this strange?"
After quizzing Quixote with a series of questions, he took advantage of the time when everyone was deep in thought to gradually extend the topic and eventually present his true argument—
"Pokémon are different from us; they are creatures that harbor unknown possibilities."
"There are many things we can learn from them."
"Therefore, the best way for us humans to treat them is..."
"Let Pokémon be liberated! Thus achieving true equality between humans and Pokémon!"
"Everyone, please think carefully about what we should do in order to live in harmony with Pokémon?"
"That concludes my remarks, Quigish. Thank you all for your continued support of Team Plasma."
After saying this, Quixote waved his hand and quickly left under the protection of the other members.
Only those who remained standing there were left lost in thought.
"Should we really release them back into the wild?"
"But my skittish cat clearly loves me. Isn't it happy living in my house?"
"You're right. Perhaps commanding Pokémon is just wishful thinking on our part. The Pokémon are simply bound by their emotions and have no choice but to obey us—"
"Damn it! Are we really being too selfish?"
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Among the crowd, a green-haired youth wearing a black and white hat and a mask covering his face listened to their reflections and then silently left.
On the way to the amusement park, N saw many young trainers who were chasing and playing with Pokémon.
"Hahaha, Lulili, hurry and catch up!"
"Warm Pig, let's have a race!"
When N passes by Pokémon, he can always hear the voices from their hearts.
He heard Lulili's simple wish to evolve quickly and grow solid legs so that she could catch up with her companions;
We also heard the heartfelt joy of the timopig, and its tender and kind feelings of letting its trainer go easy on it after the start of the race to prevent him from falling over because he was running too fast.
There were even the inner thoughts of those two boys.
They only want to protect their most precious companions and grow together with them.
N paused for a moment, then continued on his way.
He reminisced about his childhood.
It was a corner in an unnamed castle, with no windows and no lively companions.
Only the toy his adoptive father Quixote gave him when he was three years old stayed with him until he grew up.
Occasionally, you'll find a group of Pokémon that have been hurt by humans and thus adopted by their foster fathers; they all bear irreparable scars.
For N, these Pokémon are his most important partners.
According to his adoptive father, Quixote, most people seem to regard them merely as tools for displaying power or as pets to signify status and identity.
The scars on those Pokémon were inflicted by their former owners.
So ever since he could remember, N has never really liked humans.
He hates anything that harms Pokémon.
As I grow older, the world I encounter is no longer just that castle, that perpetually desolate room.
One day, a black dragon named "Zekhrom" appeared before him and asked him many questions that he thought he could answer without hesitation.
Thus, he gained the approval of the black dragon and became the "ideal hero" in the fairy tale.
When his adoptive father Quixote learned of this, he quickly brought him to Team Plasma.
N suddenly realized that he seemed to have become the "wise king" in other people's eyes overnight, the key person who brought liberation to Pokémon.
He accepted this responsibility in a daze, and from then on followed his adoptive father, observing his words and actions.
Perhaps one day, he too will become like his adoptive father, spreading his ideas to countless people he dislikes and hoping that others will change their minds.
If humans can correct their mistakes, then they are not beyond redemption.
However----
As N gradually came into contact with the real human world, he began to feel confused.
Just like the two boys who had just passed by, N couldn't imagine that they would hurt his Pokémon.
And people like this are the vast majority of those he has ever seen.
Even those who were just standing in front of their adoptive father and thinking about things only had positive feelings towards Pokémon.
They might even wonder if they didn't do enough, or if their initial ideas were wrong, which led to their Pokémon having a bad life experience.
This is completely different from the human world he imagined.
They did not repent for the evil they had committed, but rather reflected on whether they had done enough out of pure goodwill.
What kind of creatures are humans, really?
As a child born of a human and a Pokémon, N sometimes feels lost.
He is neither human nor can he fully comprehend their behavior and thoughts, and his appearance is vastly different from that of Pokémon.
His adoptive father, Quixote, had said that he must never reveal his identity, otherwise he would inevitably be regarded as a strange and inhuman monster by humans, or even attacked.
But will they really do that?
Was the adoptive father's statement entirely correct?
With a chaotic mind, N soon arrived at the fully open amusement park in Raven City.
During this period, he would ride the Ferris wheel whenever he had free time.
Only in an empty private room can he completely block out the thoughts of other people or Pokémon, allowing him to think quietly on his own.
As the Ferris wheel ascended to a higher point, a panoramic view of Raven City unfolded before him.
The human world is far more developed than N imagined, and at least much more interesting than that perpetually desolate castle.
Would it actually be a good thing if Pokémon lived in such a world?
For the first time, N had a completely different idea from his adoptive father, and two almost completely contradictory ideas began to entangle in his mind.
Just as he was feeling a splitting headache and couldn't get any answers no matter what he did, a strange aura that seemed to be a superpower suddenly appeared in front of him.
Hello, N.
When N looked up, he realized that a strange young man had appeared in the Ferris wheel cabin at some point.
"————?"
He didn't know how the other person appeared in front of him.
At least before he thought about it, he should have been the only person in the private room.
What surprised N even more was the other party's opening remarks.
"I am Qingyu."
"He is the true hero," the "Rainbow Warrior," a friend of the Sinnoh Three Dragons, and the world's representative of Arceus, the creator god.
I heard you seem to be having some troubles lately.
"So, can we talk for a bit?"
A true hero?
Other terms N are not entirely understandable.
Although the name of the creator god Arceus is resounding enough, he doesn't actually have much of a physical presence.
As the hero chosen by the black dragon, all he knew was that the other was a hero chosen by another white dragon, Reshiram, who was his adversary.
In theory, their views must be in irreconcilable conflict.
However, the other party did not show any malice and did not even take Czechrom seriously.
On the contrary, the dark stone in his pocket, which was transformed from Zekrom, had a surprisingly shocked reaction when the young man named Qingyu introduced himself.
For N, who can sense inner thoughts, this is already quite obvious.
The opponent's background may be far beyond what Czechoslovakia can handle.
To be honest, after realizing this, N's heart started beating much faster.
So, thankfully, the other party didn't have any malicious intent.
Otherwise, things could get really bad.
Thinking of this, N breathed a sigh of relief, and his expression relaxed considerably when he looked at Qingyu again.
But—is it a problem?
How would he know?
N looked at Qingyu and met his gaze into her clear black eyes.
The telepathic ability that had previously failed due to being alone was reactivated.
A thread came into view, swirling with various colors and finally coalescing into a multicolored black.
When it came into view, the sentiments of countless humans and Pokémon also emerged.
Several figures flashed through N's mind.
Despite being incredibly timid, Sylveon strives to stand tall for the sake of those behind it;
Lucario firmly believes in the direction guided by its trainers and works tirelessly along the way;
Millerton, who had also experienced confusion and helplessness, eventually took a crucial step with the encouragement of his trainer;
A bizarre encounter, misunderstood for centuries, finally leads to a fateful meeting;
A happy and fulfilling childhood led to a carefree and uninhibited growth as a Salamence.
A servant who wandered through human society and eventually found his own "home";
There are many other, even more outrageous, Pokémon, including many legendary ones.
The Black Rayquaza that guards its territory, Mew from Pokémon Origins, the Twin Dragons of Time and Space, Giratina, the Paradox species known as Ghost, the heroes of Sword and Shield, and Reshiram the White Dragon —
Originally, N couldn't even name them, but he glimpsed their powerful strength from Qingyu's memories.
Just how many extraordinary events has this man experienced?
When N sensed the entanglement between the other person and the bond, he became even more confused and lost.
but----
Besides these, there is one other truly unique individual.
N's gaze fell on the pink humanoid Pokémon that had appeared with Aoba but wasn't looking at him.
That was a being called Mewtwo.
N can sense that it seems somewhat similar to her inner self.
He is the child of a human and a Pokémon, and Mewtwo was also created from the genes of a human and Mew.
He was confused by the duality of humanity, and Mewtwo, like himself, had once hated humans for some reason.
Or rather, its concept hasn't changed much to this day, except that its malice doesn't extend to Qingyu on the other side.
So, is this why Qingyu appeared in front of me?
Did he already know his own identity, which is why he deliberately appeared with "Mewtwo"?
N seemed to understand Qingyu's thoughts, and at the same time couldn't help but wonder if Daoyi could give him a convincing answer if it were him.
"I have no idea----"
After a moment of silence, N suddenly lowered his head, his tone filled with confusion.
"What is the absolute right thing to do between humans and Pokémon?"
"Ghitchis said that humans are the ones who cause Pokémon pain, which is why we need to liberate Pokémon and let them return to nature."
"But----"
"But the humans you've observed seem quite different from what your adoptive father described?"
Seeing N suddenly fall silent, Qingyu took the initiative to finish his sentence, shaking her head helplessly at the same time.
N didn't speak, but silence sometimes means acquiescence.
"Have you already discovered it?"
Qingyu then continued speaking.
"While the world that Ghetto describes is certainly enchanting, the current way humans and Pokémon interact seems pretty good too."
"Pokémon are not forced to stay in the human world, but rather they have formed very deep bonds with humans and do not want to leave their trainers."
"However, if Team Plasma's plan is followed, what will become of these partners who consider each other family?"
"Do they have to be separated to ensure the Pokémon's freedom?"
Just like N's question, Qingyu also asked a series of questions in return, leaving the answer to N to say himself.
"6
"N's expression flashed with pain, but it quickly became firm again."
"Mr. Qingyu, you are right."
"Perhaps my adoptive father was a bit extreme, but Team Plasma's idea wasn't wrong."
"Even without the constraints of Poké Balls, Pokémon are free to choose their own answers."
"Whether they stay with humans or return to nature to form new groups depends on their choices."
"And our plasma team's goal is to dedicate ourselves to maintaining '7'."
Just as N was in high spirits and felt he had the answer, Qingyu suddenly reached out her palm and interrupted him.
"Wait, does Team Plasma really think so?"
Qingyu sighed, thinking to herself that the worldview she had built up since childhood was not so easy to change.
Fortunately, not all members of the Plasma Team are idealists like N.
Qingyu pointed downwards, and N and Mewtwo immediately turned their gazes in that direction.
"This is----"
In an inconspicuous corner of the amusement park, the little kid I'd seen before, who had Tepig as his starter Pokémon, was crying.
Not far away, several members who had taken off their Team Plasma uniforms but whose names he could still recognize were carrying the struggling Tepig and walking away quickly.
"No, no!"
N was instantly overwhelmed with excitement and instinctively slapped the Ferris wheel's door.
However, the locked doors could not be opened until the Ferris wheel landed.
"Don't worry, let Mewtwo handle this."
Qingyu glanced at Mewtwo, and it immediately understood, disappearing in an instant.
Its figure quickly reappeared below, and Ji and several other members of the Divine Team were also sent flying backwards at the same time, leaving only Warm Pig, who was being held up in the air by telekinesis and suddenly felt lost and helpless.
"The God Team is not as great as you think; its very existence is a long-planned conspiracy."
While N's expression was complex, Qingyu seized the opportunity and once again used her "talk therapy" technique.
"Of course, I understand that it's impossible to change your opinion on Team Plasma in a short period of time."
"But something like what happened today is definitely not the first time it's happened. You'd better be prepared for that."
"It's best to put aside the biases we have towards Ghetto and Team Plasma and rethink whether their actions are truly for the good of the Pokémon, as they claim."
After Qingyu finished speaking, she patted N, who was still standing there in a daze.
To be honest, he didn't have a bad impression of N.
It's obvious that the other person is an honest child prodigy, but he's been spoiled.
Therefore, Qingyu will not force his opinion on him, but will let N learn more about the God Team and his adoptive father, Quixote.
The initial intentions of the Gods' Team may have been good, but everything started to go wrong after Quixote became one of the Seven Sages and began to make his plans.
Conversely, due to Quixote's deliberate selection process, most of the members who joined later had extremely clear goals.
Under the guise of Team Plasma's "everything for Pokémon," they brazenly steal the precious family members that other trainers cherish and force them to fight for them.
Ironically, it is precisely because of this that someone who completely violates the concept of the Divine Team is now the biggest culprit among them.
Thinking about this, Qingyu suddenly had a deeper understanding of the idea that "ideal heroes always go astray" that she had heard repeatedly.
These idealists are so easily fooled!
If one's view of human nature is too idealistic, even if the outcome is good, it is difficult to ultimately destroy everything that one has created.
N didn't speak again; his current expression gave Qingyu a sense of bewilderment, as if he were on the verge of collapse.
The beliefs instilled in me from childhood were only truly believed by myself and a few others, to the point that I was groomed from the very beginning to be a chess prodigy.
""
Anyone would feel lost for a while if they wanted to accept such a huge shock to reality, right?
So instead of provoking him further, Aoba Namida patted him on the shoulder again.
The Ferris wheel slowly came to a stop, and the doors opened automatically after it arrived at the station. Qingyu walked out and met up with Mewtwo, who was waiting for Chen below.
The figures of the person and the Pokémon quickly disappeared, leaving only N, staring blankly in the direction they left, in the Ferris wheel cabin.
Was everything I did before a mistake?
Could it be that his adoptive father, Quixote, is hiding something he would never let him know?
N had never felt so lost as he did today, to the point that he subconsciously ignored even the heartfelt messages that came his way.
However, one thing is absolutely clear: no matter how cruel the truth may be, he will no longer be kept in the dark.
You must rely on your own eyes to find the answer yourself!