Sword of Ruin

[Mission - Pass Chien-Pao's Trial, complete.]

The system's voice echoed between Aisha's mind, telling him that Chien-Pao had been completely defeated under the attack of Caterpie that had briefly evolved into Rayquaza.

The system panel surfaced within Aisha's field of vision, and the mission's [Completed] sign was also placed under the words.

It was only at this time that Aisha was able to truly put his heart down.

After all, it was a Second-level Legendary, or a Second-level Legendary that was born carrying the power of calamity and resentment, no matter what, one must be extremely careful...

"The rewards were also issued to me."

Aisha's hand was tucked within his waistband, and with a fishing trip, he pulled out two small but exquisite objects.

A small bell with a silvery-white luster was tied with a soft but tough rope, and a teardrop-shaped gem that emitted a glowing blue light was threaded into a necklace-like posture.

Soothe Bell and Mystic Water.

The former can be shaken to produce pleasant music, and if worn on the body of a Pokémon, can effectively promote its relationship with its trainer.

The latter is a water-type secret treasure, the Pokémon carrying it can be benefited by the increase in the power of water-type moves, and using it as a nutrient to absorb the pure energy inside is also very beneficial.

Without a doubt, these two props were things that the system had specifically issued to Aisha to act on Azurill.

"Azurill's evolution into Marill requires its affinity with the trainer to reach a certain level, and this process can be accelerated by using Soothe Bell... The Mystic Water, on the other hand, can increase its water-typemoves."

Aisha was as aware of the system's intention with the uses of the two props.

"Azurill, this is my gift to you."

Putting away the Mystic Water for now, Aisha handed Soothing Bell to Azurill.

"Lulli?"

Azurill was stunned at first, then she revealed an expression of surprise.

"Lulli, lulli, lulli!"

The little water bear's small eyes seemed to be popping out as if small starlight was coming out from within them, and while bouncing around, she excitedly looked towards the Soothe Bell that Aisha had handed over to her, and her face was instantly piled up with a bright smile.

Obviously, Azurill had always remembered the promise Aisha had given herself after handing over the lucky egg to the Caterpie - that she would definitely prepare a more suitable prop for herself.

Now, Aisha had honored that promise.

"Lulli... lulli!"

Azurill came a little closer, her small eyes that sparkled with brilliant starlight also staring intently at the Soothe Bell.

"Ha~"

Aisha also smiled and shook Soothe Bell as if it was infected by it.

"Jingle~ jingle~"

"Lulli!"

Listening to the light yet ethereal sound of the Soothe Bell, for a moment, the little water bear's smile grew a little wider.

Azurill liked this gift very much.

This little bell was much nicer than the egg...

"This thing is still the prize that your big senior, Caterpie, worked hard to win, so be sure to love it seriously, got it?"

Aisha smiled as she helped Azurill put on the Soothe Bell, telling it in passing that this gift was a prize given out by the system after Caterpie went berserk and beat up the Ancient Sword Panther.

"Lulli!"

Azurill nodded her head in understanding, and a serious and determined expression appeared above her cute face, as if telling Aisha that she would definitely not let down Caterpie's efforts - of course, this little water bear obviously still couldn't suppress her inner joy, and her smile was almost too strained.

"Good~ Let's go and take a look at that guy over there now."

Stroking Azurill's little head, Aisha also stood up straight and carried this little one along towards the direction of Chien-Pao.

"Jingle~ jingle~"

"Lulli... lulli!"

Along the way, Azurill was bouncing around and shaking her Soothe Bell as she went along, cheerfulness almost written all over her little face.

However, this child obviously knew that she was the only one who could protect Aisha when Caterpie was already exhausted, so even though she was so happy that she could barely contain herself, Azurill still didn't leave the trainer's surroundings.

Aisha couldn't help but smile.

Caterpie is too self-disciplined and serious, in the future when there is such a small living treasure inside the house, it will definitely be quite lively...

Almost ten minutes later, Aisha and Azurill arrived at the location where Chien-Pao had been knocked down by Rayquaza's shot of 'Dragon Ascend' - this place had originally been a small mountain, however, the battle between a Second-level Legendary Pokémon and a crippled First-level Legendary Pokémon had completely changed the neighborhood's appearance.

The small mountain had been shattered in half, and the ground around it was already covered in shattered cracks, with deep gullies bubbling with hot air, green grass was turned under the soil, and many trees were directly cut off at the waist.

"Where is Chien-Pao?"

Aisha looked around and found no sign of the Pokémon.

"It's impossible... Even if Rayquaza's strength isn't enough to be complete, there's absolutely no way that its 'Dragon Ascend' is at a level that a Second-level Legendary Pokémon can withstand."

Aisha knew Caterpie's strength very well.

According to Aisha's calculations, after Caterpie had evolved into Rayquaza, it could crush any Second-level Legendary except for Regigigas one-on-one, and with him as the trainer's command, it wouldn't be difficult for him to fight against many even if it was one against many.

Although, this level was still not enough to face Groudon and Kyogre.

However, it was definitely not a level that Chien-Pao could withstand.

"Keep looking around a bit..."

Aisha was a bit reluctant and continued walking towards the center of the hill.

The current him was very lacking in combat power, and if Chien-Pao could be used for Aisha, even if it was only for a short while, his bottom line could be more than enough in the future when the Three Gods were at war...

"Sword?"

Finally, after searching for a while, Aisha found a strange bronze sword being stuck within a large pit.

"So it is."

After carefully scrutinizing this sword that was entwined with ice and snow, Aisha finally understood - Chien-Pao had probably been injured too severely, and was already returning to its Treasure of Ruin stance.

What was this?

Frostmourne?

"Tsk."

In this way, Aisha was instead in trouble.

If Chien-Pao was still in its Pokémon stance, one could still use the Poké ball to take it in.

Now that this guy had turned into a sword, what should he do?

This thing was a treasure of ruin, if one drew the sword without any safety measures, there might even be some accidents...

"This child has already recognized you, you have the qualifications to draw the sword."

Aisha was in a tangle when a cool voice entered his ears.

"Huh?"

Aisha jerked his head up.

Above the broken earth, a beautiful woman appeared on the other side of the sword at an unknown time, gazing at him with a smile on her face.