Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Chapter 429 The End of the Innocent

"Cross Bat..."

Chi Ri's voice was very soft, as soft as a feather that could be blown away by the wind at any moment, yet it carried a hint of farewell and a hint of relief.

He raised his hand and gently stroked the cross-bat's head, his fingertips trembling slightly, as if he were saying a final goodbye.

"Thank you for all these years, for doing so many foolish things for me... Now, I'd like to ask you to do one last thing for me, the only right thing to do all these years: stop them."

His tone was calm, as calm as a stagnant pool, without a ripple, as if he were saying goodbye to an old friend who had fought alongside him for many years, or as if he were giving a final order, an order that could not be questioned.

Xiao Zhi was taken aback and subconsciously took two steps back.

Given Chi Ri's madness, he would likely put up a desperate resistance, even at the cost of mutual destruction, since he had already reached a dead end.

Ash is prepared to deal with anything.

But what Red Sun did next completely stunned Ash, as if he had been frozen in place.

A relieved smile appeared on Chi Ri's face, a smile tinged with bitterness, helplessness, and a sense of relief.

He slowly turned around, his back to Ash, and walked step by step toward the edge of the Spear Pillar, his steps slow but firm, as if he were walking toward a predetermined ending.

The wind and snow had long since stopped, but that did not dispel the coldness in his heart.

He closed his eyes, feeling the world around him—his favorite thing to do, and this would be the last time.

Standing at the edge of the pit atop the pillar of spears, he relinquished control of his body, letting it plummet downwards without hesitation or lingering attachment...

?

"Red Sun!!"

Ash exclaimed in shock and bewilderment. He wanted to stop them, but it was too late. He could only watch helplessly as the sun's figure disappeared from sight.

"Darkrai! Deoxys! Save him!"

He didn't want Chi Ri to die like this. Even if he had committed heinous crimes, he should be punished by law, not have his life end in this way.

But at that same instant, the Red Sun's Crobats went berserk and attacked Deoxys and Darkrai.

The cross-bat's crimson and moist eyes seemed to have just understood Red Sun's thoughts; it wanted to fight for Red Sun's final 'freedom,' even at the cost of its own life.

......

As he plummeted, Chi Ri's mind went blank, with only the howling wind echoing in his ears, like the whisper of death.

It felt like falling into an endless abyss, never to be reborn.

He felt no fear, no regret, only a sense of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

"it's over……"

He muttered to himself, his voice so soft it was almost inaudible, a bitter smile playing on his lips—a self-mockery, a resignation to fate.

Past memories flashed before his eyes like a revolving lantern, scene by scene, frame by frame, clear yet blurry.

He saw his childhood, that carefree time, that time filled with sunshine and laughter.

He wasn't born into a wealthy family, but he vaguely remembers feeling very content.

He had a childhood sweetheart, but he's forgotten her name now, which is truly pathetic.

All I remember is that she was always there for me, always trying to get me, who wasn't talkative, to talk to her and play with her.

There is also a Pokémon named after him, called Rotom.

It was a mischievous yet incredibly magical Pokémon.

It would possess his favorite toy robot, making all sorts of funny moves to amuse him.

Whenever he felt lonely or depressed, Rotom would always be there for him, dispelling his gloom in its unique way.

Although his grandfather's strict and rigid educational methods made him feel oppressed and constrained.

Although his introverted personality and poor communication skills made it difficult for him to integrate into the world around him.

But he never felt dissatisfied, because he possessed the girl and Rotom, the two most precious treasures in the world.

He thought this happiness would last forever.

But fate played a cruel joke on him, a joke that caused him unbearable pain.

He still remembers that day clearly.

It was a sunny day.

That day, he said goodbye to the girl and Rotom and embarked on a journey to another place for short-term study.

He was full of hope, looking forward to returning after completing his studies and bringing them countless surprises.

He promised them that he would bring back many novel and interesting local specialties to share with them.

Before leaving, he knew that Rotom was afraid of being alone, and that his oppressive home was not a suitable place for Rotom to live.

So he entrusted Rotom to the girls, so they could keep each other company while he waited for his return.

But when he returned to his hometown full of joy, he was met with terrible news.

......

The mansion where the girl lived was sealed off by the police. I vaguely remember the scene was a mess, as if a fierce battle had taken place.

There, he heard heartbreaking news: the girl and her grandfather had been tragically murdered in a sudden crime.

Apart from the murder weapon, no other clues were left at the scene. Only a broken toy robot lay quietly in a pool of blood, as if telling a story of endless sorrow.

At that moment, Chi Ri felt as if the whole world had collapsed. The sky turned gray, the sunlight lost its warmth, and everything became meaningless.

He couldn't accept this cruel reality; he couldn't understand why fate was treating him so cruelly.

In that instant, he lost the two most important friends in his life, his only two.

His world lost its color, leaving only endless darkness and loneliness.

The person who took everything from him remains at large due to insufficient evidence, and even his identity is unknown.

The person who had been stripped of everything was now separated from the only color in his life, forever separated from it.

.....

From then on, the young boy completely closed himself off, imprisoning himself in a cage without light.

He began to give up on himself, becoming indifferent to everything around him, like a soulless puppet.

From a young age, my grandfather had me read books about life, the universe, and the mind. He said that the contents of these books were supreme beings, the root of the world, and the answer to everything.

But to him as a child, the obscure and difficult-to-understand text seemed empty and boring, like a pile of meaningless symbols.

He could not find anything in these incredibly noble books that could make him feel "liberated" and "free".

He began to question, to feel lost, and to search for vague explanations in these empty words, trying to find a reason to accept reality.

And after disappointment after disappointment—

Ultimately, Chi Ri came to a conclusion: the mind is the root of all human suffering and humanity's greatest weakness.

It is because of the existence of the mind that humans become weak, that conflicts arise, that they hurt each other, and that they feel pain and sorrow.

He decided to abandon the so-called mind and create a new world without strife, pain, or sorrow—a world of only order and rules.

He wants to change the world, to make it more "beautiful" and more in line with his ideals.

"Ah……"

Chi Ri let out a soft laugh, a laugh filled with self-mockery and sorrow, as if mocking his own foolishness, or mourning his past.

He slowly opened his eyes, looking at the ground getting closer and closer. There was no fear in his eyes, only a sense of relief and calm, a feeling of ease that came from a great burden.

"Goodbye, and I'm sorry..."

He murmured to himself, his voice so soft it was like a feather dissipating in the wind.

It's unclear whether his final goodbye and apology were addressed to the world, to the girl who accompanied him throughout his childhood and to Rotom, or to the version of himself who once walked in the light.

But in any case, this was his final farewell to the world and a summary of his life.

In the final moments of his life, only two thoughts remained in his mind.

'My wasted life has been filled with nothing but useless, foolish things.'

as well as--

Above the dome, Xiao Zhi looked at him with a worried expression.

Chi Ri squinted, also looking at him.

In such circumstances, even the scorching sun would inevitably start to think and fantasize.

If it were him, he would surely have taken a different path from mine and changed the world.

In the last instant before the scorching sun closed its eyes completely, the sunlight, which had been blocked by thick clouds, broke through the layers of obstruction and shone on the last [Child].

In the end, the world chose to embrace him.

'As expected...this world is still a beautiful place...otherwise...they wouldn't have appeared.'

If I could have met you sooner, perhaps I...

......

boom!

A muffled thud echoed through the pillar of spears, bringing an end to the story of this innocent boy—a tragic yet laughable end.

.......

P.S.: A huge thank you to Xie Zu from Fengliu Island for the generous update! Thank you to Hu Tao Miao from Wangsheng Hall for the update request and the Bobo Milk Tea! Thank you to Tipks for the update request!

(To express my gratitude, there will be another update later, which also happens to be the final chapter of the Galactic Team storyline, so I won't delay any longer—)

Supplementary materials: Crimson Sun and Rotom

My encounter with it was very sudden.

When I found the lost toy robot,

A Pokémon jumped out of the lawnmower motor.

So I just held the robot like that.

And staring at that Pokémon...

The Pokémon floated lightly in mid-air.

He approached me with an incredulous look on his face.

It seemed to be discharging electricity, causing the surrounding area to...

The air crackled as if it were about to split open...

Just as I was thinking, if it gets any closer,

Just when my face was about to be electrocuted...

The Pokémon seemed to laugh.

At that moment, I understood.

I can become friends with it.

I've decided to keep this amazing Pokémon.

It is called "Rotom".

The reason is simple: because it is

It came from the motor of the lawnmower.

Motor and Rotom...

You should be able to understand the connection, right?

Rotom is a great Pokémon!

It can make itself disappear without a trace.

But what's even more impressive is that it can

Go inside all sorts of machines!

Furthermore, it can also make it

The machine that went inside is starting to move!

Rotom and I,

They are inseparable, no matter what.

Although the electricity it emitted

I cannot touch or hug it.

But I don't care!

Because of Rotom's and my hearts,

They have always been closely connected.

One day, this happened.

I looked at Rotom floating in mid-air.

I'm going to scare it a little, something I never do.

As a result... Rotom was probably too shocked.

It emitted electricity over a wider area than usual.

So I was electrocuted and passed out...

When I woke up, I found Rotom wasn't beside me.

So I searched for it desperately everywhere.

(Don't worry about it.)

(I'm perfectly fine.)

(Let's play together like we used to.)

I have so much to say.

But I can't find that friend who's willing to listen anymore...

This is what happened while I was looking for Rotom.

I found a toy robot in the junkyard.

I made eye contact with the robot.

For some reason, it waved at me.

I instantly realized, that was Rotom.

I ran towards Rotom.

I hugged it with all my might.

And so I talked to it for a long, long time.

The robot's eyes whenever I speak

It happily shone brightly...

I think it must be because of Rotom inside.

It released a lot of electricity.

At that time, I felt more confident than ever before.

I understand Rotom better now.

Furthermore, I also realized something.

We will always be together. — From the Pokémon Encyclopedia