Chapter 115: What? Milotic is Mute?
Even if Dragonite finally defeated Kilowattrel, it certainly wouldn't come out unscathed.
However, this intense Blizzard didn't just affect Dragonite and Kilowattrel, the two Pokémon involved, but also bystanders like Bai Feng and Mismagius.
The rapid drop in temperature caused the sea surface to freeze over a large area. After this battle ended, would their ship still be able to move?
Because they were delayed by the battle between these two Pokémon, Mismagius was already full of anger. Now, with this happening again, could it tolerate it? It wasn't a good-tempered Pokémon.
Mismagius flew out from the ship, full of rage.
"Hey~~ Mismagius?" Before Bai Feng could even speak, Mismagius had already flown into the battlefield.
Its eyes suddenly flashed with intense purple light, a sign of it using Psychic. The Blizzard and Hurricane raging in the air were frozen in place in an instant.
Bai Feng had always known Mismagius was strong, but he didn't expect it to be this strong. It was terrifying!
Dragonite and Kilowattrel, still entangled, were stunned by the sudden appearance of Mismagius.
But that wasn't the end of it. Mismagius waved its hand and drew a circle in the air. Countless flames surged out from the circle. In just a moment, the wind, snow, and ice all melted. The terrifying high temperature was so intense that the seawater began to steam.
The move Mismagius used was the Mystical Fire it had used on Bai Feng before. Looking at it now, Mismagius had truly held back then. Otherwise, back in the Illusion Space, he and Bai Ye would have been burned to ash.
Bai Feng fanned himself with his hand and unbuttoned a button on his thick cotton coat. It was so hot!
Just then, a little head poked out from his chest. It turned out Swablu had woken up.
"Chirp?" Who are you?
Swablu tilted its head, its two beady eyes filled with confusion. Thanks to Bai Feng's treatment, its injuries had almost recovered.
"You were hit by Dragonite's Draco Meteor, did you forget? I saved you," Bai Feng said.
"Chirp~ Chirp~" Oh, I think that happened. Thank you.
Swablu said simply.
...
At this moment, Dragonite and Kilowattrel finally snapped out of their daze from Mismagius's display of power. Surprisingly, the two of them teamed up and attacked Mismagius.
One used Thunderbolt, the other used Hurricane.
With a casual flick, Mismagius conjured a pillar of fire out of thin air, instantly shattering Kilowattrel's Thunderbolt. Then, pointing a finger, it used Psychic to hold Dragonite's Hurricane in place.
The giant Wind Pillar formed by the Hurricane spun continuously in place, sweeping large amounts of seawater into it. As the purple light in Mismagius's eyes grew more intense, the Wind Pillar spun faster and faster.
Finally, Mismagius waved its hand again, and the Wind Pillar reversed direction, sweeping towards Dragonite and Kilowattrel.
Seeing this, the two Pokémon tried to dodge. But Mismagius's psychic energy had already landed on them. The two Pokémon were instantly frozen in mid-air.
Before long, Dragonite and Kilowattrel were completely swept into the Wind Pillar, becoming 'clothes' spun dizzyingly like in a washing machine.
Mismagius had no intention of stopping. "You like playing with ice, do you? I'll let you have your fill!"
With a gentle blow, a wave of cold air appeared. The Wind Pillar carrying large amounts of seawater was instantly frozen. The Wind Pillar turned into an Ice Pillar, and Dragonite and Kilowattrel became 'specimens' inside the Ice Pillar.
Having done all this, Mismagius nodded in satisfaction and leisurely returned to the ship.
Bai Feng said dryly, "You really... really are amazing."
Mismagius said indifferently, "What am I? My Teacher is the truly amazing one..." As it said this, a hint of nostalgia appeared on Mismagius's face.
It was driving the Ghost Ship, wandering around the sea, actually just to find its Teacher. Since the last time it met its Teacher... Mismagius fell into thought. That was over a hundred years ago, wasn't it? It didn't know where its Teacher was now.
Back then, Mismagius and its Teacher had merely met by chance. Its Teacher had kept it by their side and taught it for two years, then suddenly disappeared.
The world was so big; trying to find them again wouldn't be easy.
Hearing Mismagius's words, Bai Feng almost dropped his jaw. Mismagius was already so powerful, and it had a Teacher? Could its Teacher be a Legendary Pokémon?
Seeing that Mismagius had no intention of continuing, Bai Feng didn't feel right asking further, so he said, "Should we set off now?"
"Uma~"
Mismagius nodded. With a command, the Ghost Ship set sail again.
After the battle between Dragonite and Kilowattrel subsided, the sky returned to a clear blue, and the sunlight was bright and warm. Just then, a flock of Altaria and Swablu flew in from somewhere. They flew slowly over the Ghost Ship in a neat formation.
"Chirp~ Chirp~"
Just then, the Swablu in Bai Feng's chest struggled out and flew. After gesturing to Bai Feng for a bit, it flew towards the flock of Altaria and Swablu.
It seemed that was its family.
Bai Feng waved goodbye to it.
"Goodbye! Be careful next time!"
"Chirp~ Chirp~"
Swablu looked back and nodded at Bai Feng, then flew into the flock.
The Ghost Ship sped forward. Suddenly, the sea surface ahead churned. With a splash, a beautiful creature emerged from the water.
Mist and sunlight intertwined, forming a dazzling rainbow that made the creature appear even more beautiful.
Milotic!
Bai Feng widened his eyes. "So beautiful!"
The Milotic raised its tail, its tail wrapped in a stream of water, and slashed fiercely at the Ice Pillar freezing Dragonite and Kilowattrel.
With a crash, the Ice Pillar shattered, and Dragonite and Kilowattrel broke free. They seemed unharmed, but were trembling all over because they had been frozen for too long.
The freezing had calmed their minds. At this moment, they were no longer fighting. Like two children who had misbehaved, they bowed their heads and continuously apologized before Milotic.
After finishing dealing with the conflict between Dragonite and Kilowattrel, Milotic looked towards the Ghost Ship. But the moment it saw Bai Feng, a hint of surprise appeared in its eyes.
Seeing Milotic swim over, Mismagius showed a wary expression. It worried that Milotic would stand up for Dragonite and Kilowattrel.
It could feel that this Milotic was very, very strong, perhaps even stronger than itself.
However, Milotic did not stand up for Dragonite and Kilowattrel. Instead, it expressed gratitude to Mismagius, thanking Mismagius for calming the conflict between the two Pokémon.
But what was even more of a surprise to Bai Feng was that this Milotic's voice was very unpleasant. It seemed to be... mute?
"Miloo~" Young man, we meet again.
After thanking Mismagius, Milotic then looked towards Bai Feng.
Hearing this, Bai Feng was confused. "Again? Isn't this the first time we've met?"
"Miloo~ Miloo~ Miloo~" It seems you don't remember. Several years ago, you were drifting on the sea on a raft with the Gardevoir beside you. We met once.
"You're that Milotic!" Bai Feng realized with a start upon hearing this, then couldn't help but widen his eyes. "Wait, your voice?"
Both Milotic were equally beautiful, but Bai Feng still remembered to this day that his strongest impression of a beautiful voice came from that Milotic back then. Even though Brionne's singing was already very beautiful now, Bai Feng still felt it couldn't compare to that Milotic from back then.
But... this one...
Hearing Bai Feng's words, Milotic cleared its throat with a wry smile and said, "Recently there's been a problem with my voice, and it's changed a bit."
Bai Feng thought to himself: This isn't just a bit, it's a lot! Because of this, he almost didn't recognize the "God of Voice" in his heart!
Similarly, he didn't expect that Milotic had seen him back then and remembered him to this day.
Several years had passed, and Bai Feng's appearance had changed significantly. It was impressive that Milotic could still remember.
Actually, Bai Feng misunderstood. Milotic recognized him through Bai Ye.
Although Bai Feng's appearance had changed, Bai Ye hadn't changed much. Through Bai Ye, combined with the memory from back then, Milotic remembered Bai Feng.
Hearing Milotic's words, Mismagius's expression changed. If there was no surprise, this Milotic should be the one Bai Feng was looking for! If its voice was broken, then what about Misdreavus?
Just then, Bai Feng also began to ask for confirmation. "Excuse me, do you know Zhi Huo?"
"Zhi Huo?" Milotic was startled for a moment, then realized with a start and said, "Oh~ you mean her? Yes, I know her. What's wrong?"
"It's good that you know her." Bai Feng sighed in relief. "Sister Zhi Huo asked me to come find you. She said she wanted to invite you over."
"I'm not going!" Milotic turned its head and left after saying that.
Huh? Bai Feng was dumbfounded. Such a straightforward refusal? Do they have a grudge? No wonder Sister Zhi Huo didn't come herself and instead sent him.
She's really calculating!
"Quick, follow, follow!" Bai Feng quickly said to Mismagius.
Mismagius sighed and issued the command to follow to its Subordinate.
Milotic kept swimming forward. Dragonite and Kilowattrel silently followed it in the air, sometimes glancing fearfully at Mismagius.
Soon, Bai Feng and the others saw an Island. On the Island was a River flowing into the sea. Milotic took Dragonite and Kilowattrel and went upstream along the River.
The River channel was very narrow, and the Ghost Ship couldn't enter. Mismagius could only instruct its Subordinate to stay and watch the ship, while it followed behind, holding the Container containing Misdreavus.
Meanwhile, Bai Feng and Bai Ye followed together, riding on Gyarados.
After swimming for an unknown amount of time, a Deep Pool appeared before Bai Feng and the others. Beautiful flowers bloomed all around the Water Pool, and the surrounding temperature also rose. It didn't look like winter at all, as if it were a different world from the outside.
Tall, lush trees also grew by the edge of the Water Pool. One after another, Altaria and Swablu perched on the trees. It was the same flock Bai Feng had seen outside earlier.
The Swablu saved by Bai Feng was naturally among them.
The Altaria and Swablu were happily singing with their necks raised, creating an atmosphere here like a Paradise.
That Swablu noticed Bai Feng's arrival. It happily flew down from the tree and affectionately rubbed its head against Bai Feng.
Bai Feng stroked its soft wings and said, "We meet again! Is this your Home?"
"Chirp~ Chirp~" Yes, yes. Why did you come?
Swablu asked happily.
"I came to find Milotic and want to ask for its help," Bai Feng replied.
"Then go quickly! Milotic is very nice, and you're a good person too, it will definitely agree!" After saying that, Swablu flew up and, pecking at Bai Feng's hair with its beak, dragged him towards Milotic.
What a simple little guy.
At this moment, Milotic was already lying by the edge of the Water Pool, its entire body submerged in the water, leaving only its head resting on the Grassland by the pool's edge, resting with its eyes closed.
Dragged by Swablu, Bai Feng jumped down from Gyarados with a wry smile.
Milotic already refused me once!
While walking towards Milotic, Bai Feng observed the environment here.
Besides Milotic and the flock of Altaria, there were also many other Pokémon living here.
Deep within the Forest at the end of the Grassland, there was a group of Deerling and Sawsbuck. They were gathered together, looking at Bai Feng, this strange creature, with eyes full of curiosity.
They had never left this Island, so they had naturally never seen a human.
Behind the Water Pool was a cliff face constantly pouring water into the pool. In the rocky cave behind the Water Screen lived Wattrel and Kilowattrel. The Kilowattrel that fought Dragonite was their Leader.
And in the Water Pool, besides Milotic, there were also about ten Dratini and Dragonair playing. The Dragonite that fought Kilowattrel was also among them.
Bai Feng slowly walked up to Milotic and asked, "Can I ask why you won't go?"
Milotic lazily opened one eye. "We have a grudge." Saying that, Milotic closed its eye again.
Although Bai Feng had already guessed, he still felt it was a surprise. Such a peaceful Pokémon like Milotic would actually have a grudge against a human.
Sister Zhi Huo really is truly sinful. No wonder she didn't dare to come herself.
"Can I know what grudge you have?" Bai Feng asked again. Only by knowing the cause and effect could one find a way to resolve the conflict.
"No." This time, Milotic didn't even want to open its eye.
Just then, Mismagius flew over, holding Misdreavus. So Bai Feng asked again, "Then can I know what problem your voice has?"
After asking, he then told Milotic about Misdreavus's situation.
"So if you have a way, please help Misdreavus."
Milotic was indeed a Pokémon with a gentle nature. Although it was unwilling to agree to go with Bai Feng to see Sister Zhi Huo, it was very willing to help Misdreavus.
It's just that its voice didn't allow it.
"I don't know what happened. One day my voice suddenly went mute," Milotic replied. It glanced apologetically at Mismagius and Misdreavus. "I'm truly sorry. You came all this way, but I can't be of much help."
If its voice hadn't had a problem, Dragonite and Kilowattrel wouldn't have fought. Normally, when nearby Pokémon have conflicts, Milotic would use its singing to calm them.
Now that Milotic's voice has a problem, incidents of nearby Pokémon fighting have also become more frequent.
Hearing Milotic's words, Mismagius looked at its child with a pained expression. For a moment, it didn't know what to do.
(End of this chapter)