area51novel Chapter 273 Latias: Ash, do you like Grass Pokémon?
Chapter 273 Latias: Ash, do you like Grass Pokémon?
Chapter 273 Latias: Ash, do you like Grass Pokémon?
"Long, long ago, on an island called Odomare, lived an old man and an old woman."
"One day they rescued an injured brother and sister on the beach, and under the careful care of the elderly couple, their injuries slowly healed."
"But then an evil monster suddenly attacked the island."
"Just when the island was about to be swallowed up by an evil monster, the brother and sister stepped forward."
"The children's figures changed in front of the old man and woman."
"So they were the Infinite Pokémon, Latios and Latias."
"These two Pokémon summoned their companions from the sky, bringing with them the power to drive away evil."
"That was a gem called the Heart Drop. With the power of the gem, everyone worked together to protect Odomare."
"Peace was restored on the island, and since then Latios and Latias have frequently visited the island that possesses the Heart Drop."
"No more evil monsters will attack this place."
"That's why there are so many Latios and Latias sculptures in our Water City."
While introducing the museum's exhibits to Ash and his friends, Canon told them the legend of the birth of Water 7.
This was the day after Ash's match with her.
That morning, both Xiaozhi and Xiaoxia won their second preliminary match, thinking that there was still plenty of time before the afternoon's competition began.
At Serena's suggestion, they decided to visit the famous Water City Sanctuary Museum together.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they arrived, they happened to run into Canon, who was sketching, at the entrance of the sanctuary.
The other person was also a kind-hearted person. After greeting them, he volunteered to be Ash's guide.
Because Canon's grandfather would occasionally work part-time as a museum guide in his spare time, Canon naturally picked up the skills and became quite adept at it.
They introduced themselves as if they were introducing their own home.
"Thank you for telling us, Canon."
Before the murals depicting legends, Serena carefully examined the beautiful artifacts. After hearing the stories, she felt even more deeply about the rich culture here.
Seeing their interest, Canon was quite pleased.
"It's okay. It's also very meaningful to be able to introduce my beloved hometown to tourists."
She then led Xiaozhi and the others to explore other areas of the museum, which were filled with a dazzling array of artifacts and were quite magnificently constructed.
"Are these fossils on the ground from a pterosaur and a Kabutops?" Ash exclaimed in surprise, noticing something familiar.
The museum's floor tiles are made of various ancient Pokémon fossils and amber—it's incredibly luxurious!
However, it does indeed demonstrate the wealth and power of the City of Water, a world-renowned tourist destination.
"Yes, I heard that these fossils were salvaged from somewhere on the seabed of Water 7."
"However, the exact location is now unknown."
"These records and legends were all written in an ancient book, but recently that precious book was stolen!"
"Now we have absolutely no idea about the exact origins of these fossils." Canon is still very angry when he talks about this.
These thieves are despicable! That book was a precious record of many important events in the history of the Water City, and it was stolen without their knowledge.
Furthermore, the thief left behind a rose and a card with two lip prints at the scene to mock the security personnel of the water city.
This is a direct slap in the face to all the people of Water City. Right now, the Officers in the city are like Inspector Nakamori encountering Kaito Kid.
They all gritted their teeth and swore that they would definitely bring the suspect to justice.
However, the other party was indeed very agile and left no clues. The police searched for two or three days but still had no clue.
This aligns with Ash's stereotype of police officers in the Pokémon world.
To this, Canon could only sigh, "Hopefully, I can find this book soon."
"Speaking of Canon, what's that machine in the very center of the main hall for?"
At this moment, Ash and his friends arrived in front of a large machine with extremely fine workmanship. This machine was the only one in the entire museum that was placed in the most central and luxurious room.
The machine was covered with exquisite and intricate inscriptions, and Xiao Zhi could immediately sense something unusual about it.
"The Sanctuary and the Tower of the Sun were built by the ancient people to thank Latios and Latias for protecting the city."
"The devices in the sanctuary must also have been made for peace, but the method of using them is still unknown." Kanon also came to the instrument and looked at it with a complicated expression.
"It is said that although this sanctuary has undergone several renovations, this installation has been here for a very long time."
"I see—"
But then a short, stout, bald, white-bearded old man ran over; he was none other than Ben Gray, Canon's grandfather.
After he suddenly came over and whispered a few words in Canon's ear, Canon's expression immediately changed.
"I'm sorry everyone, I probably won't be able to continue showing you around. I suddenly have something important to do." Canon clasped his hands together and apologized to Ash and the others.
Xiao Zhi and his friends quickly replied that it was no problem, as the person had only come to help out of kindness and hadn't accepted a single penny.
"It's almost noon, and we have a match this afternoon. You can go and take care of your important matters; don't worry about us."
Kanon left in a hurry. Although they were puzzled, they figured it might be a family matter. Ash and his friends simply thanked him verbally and left the museum.
With some time before the afternoon's match, Xiaoxia and Serena wanted to go to a newly opened soufflé shop.
Ash wasn't interested in that kind of thing, so he went directly to the convenience store next door to buy Pikachu a bottle of ketchup.
The weather in Water City has been great, sunny and bright, and Ash has also let Chikorita out to bask in the sun.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they left the convenience store, Pikachu and Chikorita, who were happily sipping ketchup, suddenly jumped off Ash's shoulder and ran off in a certain direction.
"Hey, Pikachu, where are you guys going?"
They didn't speak, but kept turning around to urge Xiao Zhi to catch up. Out of curiosity, Xiao Zhi followed closely behind the two little ones.
Unexpectedly, Pikachu and Chikorita soon arrived at a secluded pond and stopped in front of a girl.
Although she wasn't wearing her signature artist's hat, Ash recognized her at a glance.
"Isn't that Canon?"
With a sweet smile on her face, standing by the pool was indeed Kanon, who had just parted ways with Ash and the others not long ago.
"Kanon, didn't you say you had something important to do? What are you doing here?"
However, this Kanon seemed a bit strange. After patting Pikachu and Chikorita's heads, she went straight to Ash's side.
He stretched his neck around him, sniffed around Ash, and then smiled again, pointing to the two Pokémon on the ground.
"Oh, you're asking me if I like them?"
They actually asked Ash if he liked his Pokémon.
"Of course, they're my most important companions!"
Although he didn't know why, even though the other person didn't say anything, Xiaozhi could sense her emotions and thoughts.
It seems like I experienced something similar there before, but it's been so long that I can't quite remember.
Upon hearing Ash's answer, Canon smiled sweetly again, grabbed Ash's hand, and started running.
Completely unaware of what the other party intended to do, but sensing that she meant no harm, Xiao Zhi first recalled Chikorita into its Poké Ball and ran after her with Pikachu.
On a high platform some distance away from Ash and his friends, a small, one-eyed flying robot was parked.
The machine's camera kept locking onto people appearing around it, and behind this machine were the two sisters who had broken into the museum to steal books earlier.
The silver-haired woman was operating a computer, analyzing the images transmitted back by the machine.
"How's it going, Lian? Have you found Latias?" At that moment, another blonde woman arrived, carrying an antique and ornate book.
"Don't worry, Sanna. The book says that Latias and Latios can transform into human form."
"Pokémon have a lower body temperature than humans, so they can be easily located using thermal imaging. I'll bet my grandfather's name that there's absolutely no problem!" Lian turned around confidently.
Sanna, however, wouldn't have it. "We have the same grandfather, don't let me gamble like that, you rascal sister!"
Sanna and Lian are the infamous and beautiful female thieves in the underworld, and they are ranked number one among thieves.
With their formidable strength and advanced technology, no precious gemstone that was targeted could escape their grasp.
Even within an evil organization like Team Rocket, they are renowned.
Moreover, their family tradition of thieves is long-standing; their grandfathers were renowned phantom thieves, though they never robbed the rich to help the poor.
They always sold the stolen gems themselves and then squandered the money on lavish enjoyment. They were two people who had lost all sense of high taste and were of low character.
This time, the two of them have their eyes on the legendary Heart of the Water, the gem of the Water City.
Soon Lian spotted Canon holding Ash's hand on the screen.
"Bingo, target spotted!"
Upon hearing this, Sanna immediately closed the book. "It really is exactly as described in the book!"
"Then it's confirmed that the Heart Drop is on this island."
Her beautiful face revealed a uniquely wicked smile, and her eyes were full of greed.
Lian, who was standing next to her, exchanged a glance with her and gave her the same wicked smile.
It seems that this time will go as smoothly as before.
—In the mysterious alleyway guarding Water City, Ash is still being led around by the hand by the Canon in front of him.
The houses in Water City are quite densely packed, and the various streets and alleys connect to form an extremely complex maze. Ash turned left and right, and his head was almost spinning.
Although he was puzzled, seeing how happy Kanon and Pikachu were running around, he decided to treat it as a form of extra exercise.
As they ran, the canon in front of them finally stopped, and they came to a beautiful bridge.
"Wait a minute, you're not the real Canon, are you?"
Seeing that the girl in front of him was about to take action again, Xiaozhi quickly stopped her.
Upon hearing Ash's question, Canon immediately turned around with a smile, her figure vanishing instantly and then reappearing.
Then it transforms into a Pokémon that looks like a red jet.
"Mmm~ Mmm~"
"Latias!"
Upon seeing the true form on the other side, Ash instantly became excited.
"Weren't you the one in the sky yesterday when I was battling Canon?"
Latias nodded, then happily flew around Ash a few more times before transforming back into Canon.
She saw Ash battling in the arena and found it very interesting, so she wanted to play with Ash too. Latias really likes Ash's scent.
Latias, now in Canon form, took Ash's hand again, intending to take Ash and Pikachu somewhere.
But then Latias's expression suddenly changed, and he nervously retreated, immediately trying to turn around and run away. A speedboat suddenly sped over from the waterway next to Ash and his friends.
"I've finally found you, Latias~"
Two specially made pistols were drawn swiftly and cleanly, their muzzles silently aimed at Latias.
Two gunshots rang out, followed by billowing smoke.
Ash and Pikachu reacted quickly and immediately stood in front of Latias, blocking all the bullets.
But a high-strength net was instantly released from the bullet, binding Ash and Pikachu.
At the same time, the large net flashed with a powerful electric current; if it were an ordinary person, they would probably have collapsed and never been able to get up.
Upon hearing the noise, Latias immediately turned around and came to Ash's side, looking at him nervously.
"Oh dear, really, we didn't mean to be that cruel. It's okay if you don't take the bullet, young man," Sanna said softly, looking at Xiao Zhi who had come out to play the hero.
This is a specially made weapon crafted by the thief sisters.
The net inside not only ensures that even Latios cannot break free, but the released electric current also has an excellent paralyzing effect on people and Pokémon.
Although they are thieves, the sisters are thieves who have received rigorous higher education.
The high-tech weapons accumulated from their ancestors are quite powerful; it has to be said that human technology in the Pokémon world is truly astounding.
Seeing Ash caught in the net, they immediately focused their attention on Latias and released their Pokémon Espeon and Ariados.
They quickly began to press Latias relentlessly.
Latias, who had always been protected by her brother, was a little at a loss when faced with this situation for the first time.
"Little girl, you didn't do anything wrong, why are you running away?"
"We just wanted to ask where you bought your clothes, it's really hurtful."
With a mischievous grin, Lian distracted Latias with words, then immediately used hand gestures to command her Pokémon to surround it.
"Ariados, use the poison silk again to trap it."
"Dream on!"
At that moment, a large rock flew by and violently knocked Alethos away.
"What?"
It was Ash. He stood up expressionlessly, flexing his muscles, and the sturdy net that had been tightly wrapped around him instantly tore apart.
The electric currents crackled and popped on his body, but seemed to have no effect whatsoever.
"Hmph, this level of current is barely enough to activate my muscles."
"How is that possible? The dosage we used this time was enough to keep ten shield-bearers lying down for a whole day." Sanna was incredulous.
"Lian, did you forget to add the numbing powder?"
"How could I possibly do something so stupid?"
It's already incredibly foolish of them to provoke Ash.
"Pikachu, Iron Tail!"
"Pikachu!"
Although it was tied up, Pikachu's tail immediately slipped, and the net that was trapping it was instantly torn open.
Irontail slammed down on Espeon's head, sending it flying.
"So, what do you two want with Latias?"
"Why don't you come chat with me? I know where to buy the latest clothes!"
With a cracking sound as he pressed his fingers, Ash grinned as he approached the thief sisters.