Mirage Kingdom wanted to become a member country of the Hoenn League. That was not difficult. Even with their current condition, they could apply to join. However, they basically would not have any status, and would merely join as an ordinary member.
And if they used Togepi Paradise as a condition to join the Hoenn League, the Mirage royal family’s goal was definitely not just to obtain the status of an ordinary member, but to gain more benefits, even a higher status.
Terrance could not make the decision on this matter, unless the Contest Committee faction Terrance represented, and even Devon Corporation, were willing to support Mirage Kingdom. Only then would the other party’s demands have some hope.
In that case, what Terrance had to consider was the actual value of Togepi Paradise, and just how many benefits would need to be offered to satisfy the other party.
The spiritual energy accumulated over three thousand years, and all of it energy gathered from goodwill—just how immense would it be?
Even if a great deal of spiritual energy had been consumed by Togepi Paradise during this process, the energy that remained would certainly be many times greater than the energy of fear emotions on Nightmare Island.
Togepi Paradise could be said to be the accumulation of Mirage Kingdom’s “good” side over three thousand years, equivalent to Mirage Kingdom’s fortune and foundation.
In order to give Terrance sufficient time to consider, Princess Sara left first, leaving Terrance to walk alone through this enormous mansion.
“Togekiss.”
As he strolled, Terrance called out Togekiss. After this fellow came out of the Poké Ball, it immediately looked in the direction of Togepi Paradise, still coveting the immense power hidden there.
According to the Rotom Pokédex’s analysis, Togekiss, which had now perfectly evolved with the help of Togepi Paradise’s power and the power of Fairy Aura, had already absorbed enough spiritual energy, light energy, and Fairy energy, reaching an extremely balanced state. Once it familiarized itself with this for a period of time and thoroughly practiced the major moves that Togekiss could comprehend, it would be able to step into the top-tier and become another major combat force for Terrance.
The essence of Togepi Paradise’s power was the combination of the Shiny Stone vein and the spiritual energy of Mirage Kingdom’s citizens over three thousand years. For Pokémon like the Togepi family, which relied on spiritual energy and light energy to evolve, it had tremendous benefits. It could be said to be the best nourishment for growth.
“I understand now.” Seeing Togekiss’s yearning for Togepi Paradise, Terrance suddenly came to a realization.
He suddenly understood how this Togepi Paradise should be developed.
It was not to continue researching methods to control this war weapon, but to share all of this energy with the Togepi within it, making it a true Togepi Paradise in every sense.
How many powerful Togekiss could the energy accumulated over three thousand years create?
With a simple calculation, there would definitely be no problem creating a Togekiss army. In less than two or three years, Togepi Paradise could become a Pokémon army with an extremely exaggerated combat power, not inferior to the Pokémon army that a Top Trainer spent their entire life building. Moreover, the strength of this Pokémon army at that time was actually not the most important thing. What mattered was its growth potential.
This power was far more valuable than a simple one-time war weapon.
“The development of Fallarbor Town’s Ribombee army has already gotten on the right track, and in Kalos, I’ve also built good relations with Diamond Domain, with hundreds of Carbink standing behind me. Now, if I can build good relations with Mirage Kingdom and Togepi Paradise as well, that would be equivalent to controlling another extremely powerful Fairy-type Pokémon army. A Togekiss army created by Togepi Paradise would, a few years from now, certainly have actual combat value no less than the Pokémon army of a veteran Elite Four. And if it can be integrated into my Fairy Army, then that will be another major foundation.”
“The Mirage royal family has truly given me a temptation that’s hard to refuse…”
Terrance’s gaze drifted into the distance. At present, the Togepi of Togepi Paradise seemed to respect his Togekiss greatly. It could also be said that from here on, as long as he worked together with the Mirage royal family to truly awaken the sealed power of Togepi Paradise, there was hope of creating a Togekiss army.
Terrance did not know whether this could be accomplished by relying on Altaria’s Fairy Aura alone. However, the Mirage royal family definitely still had more secrets regarding Togepi Paradise, and their power was something he had to borrow. Furthermore, the Togepi existed within Mirage Kingdom. If Terrance had that intention, he would have no choice but to seek help from the Mirage royal family.
“A paradise that can be placed in the hands of a Trainer, flexible and adaptable, with strategic value…” Terrance narrowed his eyes, then immediately returned to his room.
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Compared to Terrance’s position, the Mirage royal family had much more to consider.
The current king of Mirage looked at the elegant and dignified princess, his thoughts shifting. Back when the Pokémon League was first established in the various major regions, Mirage Kingdom had not responded, missing the first opportunity to join. Now that the Pokémon League had become the greatest power on this planet, it was no longer very easy for Mirage to join and occupy a place within it.
“Having missed one opportunity, we absolutely cannot miss this one…”
“It’s just a pity that Mirage lost most of the information on Togepi Paradise. Otherwise, after monopolizing this piece of cake, we would have had more choices going forward,” the king of Mirage said.
“Father, are you referring to the Ransei Region?” Princess Sara, born into the royal family and widely knowledgeable, immediately guessed what he meant.
The Ransei Region, a region jointly divided among seventeen nations, where no Pokémon League had ever been established and the people were fierce and valiant. That place still retained the ancient style. It was remote and far isolated from other mainlands. If Seven Stars City was the land of Dojo inheritance, then that place was the land of ancient kingdom inheritance.
“Yes. In the book《The Secrets of the Fairy Type》written by Elite Four Terrance, Togepi’s type was rewritten as Fairy Type. Rumor has it that Arceus from the creation myth had an unclear connection with the Ransei Region in ancient times. That place possesses Arceus’s attribute powers. At present, the seventeen nations of the Ransei Region represent the seventeen types, but there is no Fairy. If we can use the power of Togepi Paradise to build a Fairy Army, then perhaps Mirage can have a place in the Ransei Region, obtain unknown benefits, and break free from the Pokémon League’s control.” The king of Mirage shook his head. No one in his position was willing to live beneath others. It was just that this idea was even more unrealistic than joining the Hoenn League. With Mirage Kingdom’s current national strength, they could no longer afford to gamble.
“Also, you and Elite Four Terrance are the same age. If a marriage alliance could be arranged, it would surely be Mirage’s fortune, Sara…”
Hearing this, Princess Sara’s body paused. After lowering her head, she nodded lightly.
…
Time flew by.
On the seventh day of Terrance’s stay in Mirage, after many negotiations, both sides reached a consensus. The Hoenn League, with League Champion Steven and League Elite Four Terrance as its representatives, officially welcomed Mirage Kingdom into the Hoenn League.
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