Dragapult was struck with a sudden realization.
The Pokémon gathered around Natsuhiko, watching as he opened the boxes one by one, as if he were opening blind boxes.
They expressed curiosity about what might be inside.
Because once the boxes were opened, they found it difficult to recognize the contents, like the Bone Staff of Marowak and the bones of Dragonite. How could one identify these?
Amused by their curiosity, Natsuhiko slowed his hand movements, smiling as he explained:
"Because these are items displayed at the Seven Treasures Museum in Seven Treasures City, just brought over through some special means and methods by them."
Seven Treasures Museum?
Looking at the seven boxes on the ground.
Is this what they called the seven treasures?
Besides the tablet that seems to have some potential value and the Dragonite bones that barely seem useful, what else is there?
It wasn't until the fifth box was opened that the value began to rise gradually.
Inside was a fossil, seemingly containing some body parts of a certain existence, but because it was too severely incomplete, it was hard to distinguish.
Natsuhiko, however, was satisfied as he weighed the stone in his hand.
"An Armaldo fossil. I'm sure Flint would find this very interesting."
Flint is fascinated by these odd and mysterious stones.
Now that Sinnoh has pretty much invented fossil revival equipment, with Flint's status, it's not difficult for him to use such equipment. I believe he, who favors Steel Type and Rock-type Pokémon, would not refuse an Armaldo.
The sixth one.
Inside a square wooden box lay a round black stone.
But the stone wasn't smooth; there were three notches on it.
Under the golden sunlight, the stone emitted a faint blue radiance, as if it contained special effects and abilities.
"Melo!"
Meloetta, who had unknowingly opened its eyes, covered its mouth, looking shocked.
Natsuhiko chuckled softly.
"Dark Stone?"
The Dark Stone, also called the Dragon Stone.
It is part of the legendary founding myth of the Unova Region.
It's one of the products left after a very powerful Dragon-type Pokémon split into three.
To put it in simpler terms, that would be the Ideal Dragon, Zekrom!
After Zekrom and Reshiram destroyed the Unova Kingdom established by the twin heroes, it was sealed in the Dragon Spiral Tower.
Reshiram, transformed into the "Light Stone," is said to slumber inside the "White Ruins" within the Dragon Spiral Tower, undiscovered until now.
In contrast, Zekrom, turned into the "Dark Stone," lies buried deep in the Unova Desert.
Finding this "Dark Stone" amidst the vast desert is akin to indulging in fantasy.
Of course.
These are things known to Natsuhiko through foresight, still a secret to the people of the Unova Region.
Aside from underground organizations like Team Plasma, the one most interested is perhaps Dr. Cypress's father, the elder Dr. Cypress who still persists.
"Fake."
But Natsuhiko sneered dismissively, certain as he spoke.
Psychic energy surged.
His hand gripped tight, as if about to crush it.
Although the "Dark Stone" in the Seven Treasures Museum is also said to have been found in the desert.
But Natsuhiko does not believe this thing is so easily found.
As far as he knows.
Even after the theft at the Seven Treasures Museum, a "Dark Stone" remains on display in the museum's showcase.
Evidently, these are replicas.
And in rather large numbers.
Natsuhiko's main interest in finding Hunter S isn't for this thing.
He's interested in what's in the seventh box.
"Melo..." Watching Natsuhiko's action, Meloetta clutched nervously at its palms.
"Hmm?" Natsuhiko raised an eyebrow.
Why...
can't it be crushed?
"Melo!"
Meloetta flew to Natsuhiko's side, tightly grabbing his wrist, shaking its head vigorously.
Its reaction, along with the feedback from the stone, made Natsuhiko's eyes widen and his breath halt.
"Could this possibly..."
"Melo Melo!" Meloetta nodded repeatedly.
This...
An unexpected stroke of luck?
Bang!!
A terrifying force burst from the "Dark Stone" in Natsuhiko's hand, directly pushing him back. If it weren't for Meloetta's support, he might have rolled several times on the ground.
This thing is real?!
Then.
The fate that befell Hunter S likely wasn't solely due to his arrogance!
His final words echoed once more in Natsuhiko's mind.
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