Pokémon: Chronicles of Freedom-Chapter 605 - 604: The Rock Pillar, Regirock

They hadn't ventured far inside when Cain and Aurelia suddenly came sprinting back out.

They were running even faster than when they had entered.

Even their faces bore expressions of astonishment.

Although Cain had seen many things in the world, he was genuinely frightened.

Standing in the vestibule, both Cain and Aurelia still felt a shiver down their spines.

Two minutes later, Regi and his two companions also came running out, the same astonishment mirrored on their faces as with Cain and Aurelia.

However, compared to Cain and Aurelia, they were in worse shape, with some minor injuries, and far fewer Pokémon left by their side.

Even Regi's mighty Nidoking was gravely wounded.

Not to mention Ren's Flygon, which was nearly destroyed.

Why did this happen? To understand, we must go back to when Cain and Aurelia decided to move further inside.

They hadn't gone far when they saw Regi and his team running desperately, pursued by an incredibly powerful Pokémon.

A very special Pokémon.

Upon seeing it, Cain didn't hesitate for a second. He didn't try to hide; he simply turned around and started running.

Why flee so quickly?

Because the name of that Pokémon was Regirock.

One of the three legendary pillars, the Rock Pillar, Regirock!

Cain had always wondered why there were no powerful Pokémon guarding the ruins where Mew had once lived. It all seemed too easy.

It's important to note that the Tree of Life, which Mew used as a playground, was guarded by a near-elite-level Lucario. Yet at Mew's home, there was no strong Pokémon on guard—just a seemingly solid door.

However, with Team Rocket's advanced technology, that door was no match for Regi and his companions.

But once they entered, they realized the initial challenge had merely been an appetizer.

Suddenly, the difficulty skyrocketed to hell level, a challenge almost impossible to endure.

The appearance of Regirock caused massive losses for Regi and his team. Cain and Aurelia didn't even have time to hide, leaving the five of them standing together in the vestibule, staring at each other.

Regirock, the legendary Pokémon, like the legendary birds, is not unique in the Pokémon world; there are several of its kind.

Only a Regirock with a divine role can be considered a true legendary Pokémon.

The Regirock Regi and the others encountered wasn't a true legendary Pokémon but an extremely rare pseudo-legendary.

Such pseudo-legendaries can be defeated, and if you're strong enough, you might even attempt to capture them.

But all of that depends on being able to defeat this Regirock.

At this moment, neither Regi nor Cain had the slightest chance against it.

No doubt about it! When Cain saw Regirock's stats scanned by the system, he knew there was no way to win.

Pokémon: Regirock (Light Purple) freёwebnoѵel.com

Gender: Genderless

Level: 78

Type: Rock

Ability: Clear Body

Held Item: None

Egg Moves: None

Basic Moves: Explosion, Stomp, Rock Throw, Charge Beam, Bulldoze, Curse, Ancient Power, Iron Defense, Stone Edge, Hammer Arm, Lock-On, Zap Cannon, Superpower, Hyper Beam

Learned Moves: Focus Punch, Stealth Rock, Snore, Iron Head, Block, Thunder Punch, Earth Power, Ice Punch, Drain Punch, Superpower, Stomping Tantrum, Fire Punch, Gravity

TM Moves: None

Level 78, with light purple quality, and being a legendary Pokémon—was there even anything to think about?

If you encounter it, the best option is to run.

This level 78 Pokémon had already reached advanced level four elite. Combined with its legendary status and light purple quality, even Cain's master, Matsuda Takashi, would barely be able to contain this Regirock with his entire team, let alone defeat it.

After all, even without a divine role, it was still a legendary Pokémon.

A father is still a father, and if he strikes, there's no argument.

Mew, with its mischievous nature, really went too far by putting a Regirock in there. Who knows if we'll encounter the other pillars later?

The primary mission of the three pillars is to protect ancient ruins.

In ancient times, the three pillars served as guardians for extremely powerful Pokémon. Though those Pokémon have since disappeared, the three pillars remain.

They haven't abandoned their mission and continue to protect the places they were assigned, even if no Pokémon remain there.

That's why the presence of the three pillars in ancient ruins is not uncommon.

In fact, finding one of the three pillars has become a criterion for assessing the value of a ruin.

Now the situation was awkward. Both Regi's group and Cain and Aurelia were unsure what to do.

Regi and his team had gone through great difficulty to open the door, making it an inconvenient time for them to back out. But Cain and Aurelia, who had been hiding, also found themselves in an uncomfortable spot.

What should they do?

It seemed they wouldn't be able to proceed.

Fortunately, Regirock followed the rules. It only chased them for a while, but once they reached the vestibule, it retreated.

Leaving now felt like abandoning unfinished business.

Regi's team had paid a high price to enter these ruins. For that reason, they hadn't explored much of Mythical Island or even searched for resources.

On the other hand, Cain had used his time wisely to gather resources on the island. Even if he left now, he had already gained a lot.

However, with Regi and his team severely weakened, Cain saw a golden opportunity.

Regi also believed this was the perfect time to eliminate Cain and Aurelia. Although they had sacrificed many Pokémon to escape from Regirock, Regi's strongest, Nidoking, was still standing.

A near-elite-level Pokémon—no matter how strong Cain was, he wouldn't be able to defeat it.

Regi quickly pulled Pokéblocks and several potions from his storage space and began feeding Nidoking, spraying it with healing items.

He wanted to restore Nidoking as much as possible before Cain made his move.

Meanwhile, Ren and Glacius stood behind Regi with somber expressions.

Regirock's attack had wiped out three of their Pokémon, even after using Protect.

While Protect can block an attack, its effectiveness depends on whether the attack exceeds the limit it can withstand.

Regirock's power was simply overwhelming, and Regi's Pokémon couldn't endure it.

If Nidoking hadn't taken the final blow and if Regirock weren't slow, they would likely have been defeated.

Now, Regi only had his Nidoking left for battle. The other Pokémon were either dead or gravely injured. If not treated in time, they might suffer irreparable damage.

Meanwhile, Cain and Aurelia were in much better condition, with their Pokémon in perfect shape.

(End of Chapter)