Chapter 116: Garon, CC System Wielder
The Ultra-Space Wormhole opened just north of Cortondo, and a strange-looking man stepped out. The wormhole closed behind him, and the man looked down at his hand.
"So this is the place where the PP System wielder is hiding? Why can't I feel him?" Garon asked as his Pokémon appeared so only the man could see.
"They have retreated into their Ultra-Space domain. While they are there, we won't be able to do anything," the Cryo replied, but Garon laughed.
"Nothing we can do? We will just start making a mess of this world. Why did the other Ultramex even betray all of us anyway?"
"Difference in opinions. That was why Utimax locked him away, but now that the Ultramex had recreated itself like me, we can retrain it to be part of the cause," The Cryo explained, making Garon click his tongue.
"That's all well and good, but what's the plan now? We can't just wait for them to come out of their little hideout," Garon said, looking around the Cortondo region.
"True. We need to draw them out and make them face us directly. The Recon Squad is currently heading in our direction. We can assume that they are linked with the PP System user. You know what that means, right?" The Cryo asked, and a vicious grin spread across the strange man's face.
"They gave us the title of Endbringers, and I don't hate it, but we can't have anyone knowing about us. The more recon Squad members we can kill, the fewer people that can stop our goal, right?" Garon asked, and the Cryo nodded.
"Exactly. We eliminate the Recon Squad, and it will force the PP System wielder to come out and face us. We need to strike fear into the hearts of the people, make them understand the power we possess."
Garon chuckled. "I like the way you think, Cryo. Let's show them the true meaning of fear."
As the two of them set off towards Cortondo, their presence sent shivers down the spines of anyone who crossed their path. The Endbringers had arrived, and their destructive intent echoed through the air.
Meanwhile, in Prisma, I continued my training within the special area Cryo had revealed to me. The serene surroundings contrasted with the urgency of the situation outside. I couldn't afford to waste any time.
[Time dilation has been set to 4x. Training efficiency increased.]
Cryo's voice echoed in my mind as I focused on my training. Part of me wanted to go see my girls, but there was a screen up in the sky. I could see the Recon Squad moving in slow motion, and that made me focus.
"What do I need to do to get stronger?" I asked, the sweat already pouring off my body. Cryo was already using his abilities on my body. It was something I should have had him doing every time that I came to Prisma.Fôllôw new stories at novelhall.com
"We will ask for Joy and Lusamine's help for that," Cryo explained, and then the two of them appeared to my surprise.
"Yeah, we are going to help you learn how to fight," Lusamine said with an evil-looking smile as she cracked her fingers.
"I am sorry Landon, but I am going to have to hurt you a bit for you to learn this fast," Joy apologized, but I put up my hands.
"Hold on! Why do I have to fight my girls!?" I demanded, but Lusamine launched at me without any hesitation, driving her fist into my stomach.
The pain shot through me, and I stumbled backward, clutching my stomach. Lusamine stood before me, a fierce determination in her eyes.
"That's how it feels to be attacked. You need to learn how to defend yourself and counter-attack," Lusamine explained, her tone serious.
[Training Efficiency: 90%]
Cryo's voice echoed, signaling that my training was nearing completion. The newfound strength and skills I gained during the training gave me a sense of confidence, but I couldn't shake the worry for the Recon Squad.
"Please, Cryo, let me go help them! I can't just stand here!" I pleaded, my desperation evident.
[Your training is essential. Your abilities are still incomplete, and rushing into battle could jeopardize your safety. Trust in the Recon Squad; they knew the risks when they confronted the Endbringers. Focus on completing your training. Your Life is the most important right now.]
Cryo's words were firm, and I reluctantly refocused on my training. The battle outside continued, and I could see the Recon Squad members enduring the relentless assault. The urgency weighed heavily on my mind, but I knew that impatience could lead to disastrous consequences.
[Training Efficiency: 95%]
The final moments of my training approached, and I pushed myself to the limit. The skills and strength I gained were significant, and I could feel the transformation within me. As the holographic screen displayed the ongoing battle, a surge of determination filled my heart.
[Training Complete]
Cryo's announcement signaled the end of my training. I took a deep breath, feeling the newfound power coursing through my veins. The time had come for me to face the Endbringers and protect those I cared about.
I turned to the screen to find the monster holding both Dulse and Soliera by the neck. Something had also changed about the Endbringer. His form had become bigger, and now the debris and destruction floated around them like it had no wait.
[Emergency Override: Prevent all departures from Prisma.]
The sudden announcement caught me off guard as I whirled on Cryo with rage-filled eyes. I had done everything that he asked.
"This Ganon is too strong for you. If you go out there now, you have a 95% chance of losing your life. Do you not understand what this means?" Cryo asked, but I shook my head.
"I am not letting those people die for me! Let me out and I will catch them all and return!" I demanded, but Cryo just shook his head.
"I can't let you do that, Landon. We are leaving this timeline to go hide in another until things cool down. This one is lost, and the Endbringer will not stop until this reality vanishes. This is not our problem anymore," Cryo replied in a cool voice, and my arms fell to my sides as something inside of me started to crack.
All the people of Paldea, the Recon Squad, and then the rest of the people of this world were about to disappear because of me? This wasn't my problem? Why did I even have these powers?!
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Something red glitched across, but anger was consuming me.
"Landon, calm-" Cryo started to say but froze.
[PP SYSTEM ACTIVATION: Penultimate Primordial System.]
[All Limiting Restrictions have been lifted.]
[Access to Primordial Form granted.]
The sudden surge of power overwhelmed me, and my surroundings transformed. The serene training area shifted into a chaotic realm of red and black energy. The power coursing through me felt immense, and I could sense the primal force within.