armyinform Chapter 1339 Bottomless Ice Cave
Chapter 1339 Bottomless Ice Cave
Chapter 1339 Bottomless Ice Cave
A mass hibernation of Pokémon!?
Inside the hotel lobby, many people were making a scene, threatening to call the police, and some even kept complaining to the front desk.
Unfortunately, the front desk staff couldn't contact anyone.
Outside the hotel, someone ran back and shouted, "It's strange outside! It seems like we're the only ones awake!"
Kashiwagi and Orchid exchanged a glance and then said, "I'll have Regice and the others take me out to have a look."
"I'll go and calm everyone down."
The two nodded and each went about their duties.
Kashiwagi stepped out of the hotel, glanced at the pale white mist gathering in the sky, and used Regice to fly to the outskirts of Snowpeak City to find a place with a signal.
Flying outwards, the quiet streets were deserted.
Looking far into the distance, one could only see a dense fog that was difficult to penetrate with the naked eye.
He murmured, "I have a bad feeling..."
The premonition came true.
Thick fog shrouded the outermost edge of Snowpeak City, and Regice's attempts to rush out only resulted in him returning the way he came.
Isn't this just like the situation in the movie "Clash of Time Tower"?!
Are Palkia and Dialga fighting again?
How can they cause trouble three times in less than a month?!
Kashiwagi covered his head; the current situation was practically a carbon copy of Poplar Town, only on a much larger scale…
Xuefeng City is a large coastal city!
A super-large northern city with large dojos, historical sites and even shipping ports!
A few days ago, when Kashiwagi was wandering around with Pokémon, he saw quite a few brightly lit skyscrapers.
The lights are on in the downtown buildings, but there are no busy people inside.
Cypress walked along the periphery of the dense fog, trying to figure out its approximate extent.
However, the fog seemed to gradually begin to advance into the city, not quickly but very noticeably, as the streetlights in the areas it was about to engulf would become dim.
However, Kashiwagi had no idea what would happen if he were swallowed by the fog.
Regice carried him around in a circle, and the fog swallowed up an unknown area of the entire city.
The shipping docks were no longer visible, and even the high mountains to the north where the Snow Peak Temple and the Battle Pyramid were located were swallowed up by thick fog.
Or perhaps they weren't even part of it to begin with.
Like Baiyang Town during a time-space anomaly, only the town itself disappeared, while the outside world remained completely unaffected.
What puzzled Kashiwagi even more was that, apart from the hotel, no one else seemed to have woken up; everyone was peacefully asleep in their own homes.
There was no sign of anyone or any Pokémon activity at the convenience stores or Pokémon Centers along the street.
Even Miss Joey is asleep, and I still can't wake her up!
unusual!
Very abnormal!
You should know that Nurse Joy is a Pokémon with the abilities "Enthusiasm" and "Insomnia". Even if she is asleep, she will definitely wake up if you call her.
"Are you really not clear about what's going on?"
Kashiwagi asked Icshu again, and got the exact same result as before. He was even asked why he thought he knew.
It's not a Pokémon encyclopedia!
Kashiwagi: "..."
good question!
He looked up at the moon, which was now obscured by the white mist, and then sent Regice back to the hotel.
It is currently known that, apart from the hotel, no one is conscious.
"Are they here for me?"
Kashiwagi couldn't think of a second reason.
Unless there's something else in the hotel that attracted the culprit that caused all this.
In the hall.
The situation has stabilized thanks to Zhu Lan's explanation.
Some stood, some sat, discussing the events happening around them and the strange external situation.
"Kashiwagi!"
"Champion Kashiwagi is back!"
The crowd excitedly gathered around him, feeling especially safe when they saw Regice beside him.
Right now, everyone's Pokémon are asleep, except for Kashiwagi's three legendary Pokémon, who are still awake.
It is clear that this type of sleep is abnormal.
Kashiwa quietly told Takeran about her discovery, intending not to cause a disturbance, but Takeran, after consideration, decided to tell everyone.
“According to you, the fog will eventually cover the entire city, and it’s impossible to hide it. Why don’t we just say it out loud and let everyone brainstorm?”
She said so.
Upon hearing this, Kashiwagi felt that it made a lot of sense.
As a result, everyone in the hall learned about the situation outside.
Some believe that the fog is the cause of the slumber of Pokémon and other people, and that they should wear gas masks and go out to explore.
Some people believe that it is too dangerous outside, and since only the people in the hotel are still conscious, it means that the hotel must be a safe house.
Everyone should hold their ground until reinforcements arrive from outside.
Some even believe that they are actually in a dream, and that it is they who are truly asleep, not the people in the city.
This idea was quickly rejected.
A middle-aged man held up his bandaged hand and said, "I've already tried. I cut myself with a knife, but I didn't wake up."
How cruel!
The cypress wood fell onto the reddish gauze ribbon.
He did have similar thoughts, but he stopped doubting them after leaving the house.
If it were just a dream, the sensation of the cold wind outside wouldn't be so clear, and one's nose certainly wouldn't be so sensitive, let alone be able to see some details clearly.
The biggest flaw in a dream is its lack of detail.
"What do you think?"
Cypress turned to ask Bamboo Orchid.
Zhu Lan said, "I think what he said makes a lot of sense."
The "he" refers to the first person to propose the idea that the fog caused Pokémon and humans to fall asleep.
She said, "Instead of staying in the hotel and waiting for rescue, we should move closer to the dock, get the ships there, leave Xuefeng City, and contact the outside world. Xuefeng City is also very close to the Battle Zone."
The main reason for not choosing land was that the mountain roads were blocked by heavy snow the previous two days, and the slippery and dangerous mountain roads were too dangerous.
It's better to travel by water.
Judging by the distance on the map, it's actually faster to fight in the Special Zone than to travel over mountains to the city closest to Snow Peak City!
Kashiwagi agreed, but then asked, "The Snow Peak Temple and the Battle Pyramid?"
"They probably didn't escape unscathed, let's not waste any more time."
Zhu Lan was also busy during this time, searching for all the people who were still awake in the entire hotel and gathering them all together.
They are now all inside the hall, totaling about one hundred people, most of whom are carrying luggage.
So where can we get gas masks?
The group looked at each other, some suggesting they look in hospitals or shops, others suggesting they make it themselves.
Kashiwa said, "I can make a simple gas mask. The fog outside may have already spread over, so it's best not to go out just to be safe."
Gas masks aren't something every store sells.
He arranged for people to find raw materials—plastic bottles, cotton cloth, and so on, all commonplace items.
"Sigh, if Gengar were here."
Looking at his shadow, Kashiwagi suddenly wondered if he could go to the spirit world.
It doesn't seem to work.
To get to the spirit world, you need to have Dorombalut find the entrance, but he doesn't know how to communicate with spirits.
Kashiwagi quickly directed everyone to make simple gas masks, and after putting them on, they tested them.
It works!
He said, "Gentlemen, we can set off now. Let's put our luggage back in our rooms first. We can move lightly and come back to get it after this matter is resolved."
The people in the Pokémon world were very cooperative, and since it was the champion who spoke, no one disobeyed.
Without further hesitation, they returned their luggage to their rooms, then regrouped, with Regice and Regirock leading the way and Registeel bringing up the rear, and headed towards the dock.
During this time, fog visibly gathered around the area.
Some people nervously gripped their companions, fearing that the gas masks would be ineffective and that they would faint on the spot after taking a breath.
Soon, they were forced to move towards the direction of the fog.
"The dock is in that direction."
Cypress wood is undoubtedly the one.
Although their phones lost signal, the compass function still worked, which means they probably didn't go to another dimension.
Otherwise, the magnetic field would have been disrupted long ago!
The procession continued forward, surrounded by thick smoke, making it impossible to see anything more than a meter away, which made people feel uneasy.
A few moments.
Kashiwagi vaguely heard a sound, and those in the group with keen hearing excitedly exclaimed, "It's the sound of waves! We're almost at the dock!"
The fearful and uneasy team was immediately energized.
They were getting too tired of the nerve-wracking atmosphere. Even with the two champions right beside them, the uncertainty about the future and the anxiety about the Pokémon's condition were tormenting everyone.
The team gradually quickened their pace.
However, just as they continued to approach the waves, Regice and Regirock, who were leading the way, suddenly stopped.
"Chirp chirp chirp—huh? Chirp? Huh?"
"Beep beep beep—hey..."
From the altered humming sounds of both, it's not hard to tell that something is wrong.
Before Bai Mu could ask, the surrounding mist quietly dissipated, revealing large areas of ice crystals.
The crowd gasped in shock as nearby houses and utility poles vanished, replaced by vast stretches of icicles.
They found themselves inside an ice cave!
what's the situation?
Has there been spatial displacement?
Kashiwagi wanted to ask the three Divine Pillars, but seeing their appearance, he knew they probably didn't know either.
Regice is most sensitive to temperature changes, and Regirock has an extremely strong ability to sense vibrations, so how come they didn't notice what was happening around them?
The situation is becoming increasingly confusing.
Ah, if only Porygon II were awake!
He frowned, looked up, and his body suddenly stiffened.
"Bamboo orchid..."
"what happened?"
Zhu Lan, who was calming the crowd, looked up when she heard this, and then saw a scene that she could hardly believe.
Above their heads, the silhouettes of a group of roaring whales could be seen in and out of sight.
Zhu Lan was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Now?"
"Yes, it should be underwater."
Kashiwagi spoke in a deep voice. He had originally intended to go to the dock to find a boat to leave Snowpeak City, but instead, he was directly transported to a strange underwater ice cave.
The road ahead is completely unknown, leaving one unsure whether to move forward or backward.
Zhu Lan said, "Let's move forward! We have no way back, and there's no point in going back!"
"……you're right."
Kashiwa nodded and urged the ice pillars and rock pillars to continue moving forward.
Despite the strange things that often happened, the presence of the three divine pillars still gave him a certain sense of security.
When the crowd learned that they were to continue, although they had some differing opinions, they could not disobey.
Some people tried to sneak back to the hotel, but soon found that there was no way back.
A thick wall of ice replaced the path they had taken.
The person who wanted to go back was so frightened that he hurriedly ran back to the group and told the others what he had discovered.
Upon learning this, Bai Mu exchanged a glance with Zhu Lan.
"They're clearly trying to lure us over there."
"Yes."
They suspected that the culprit behind all this was a plan to lure them to a certain place.
I'm not entirely sure what the exact location is.
The crowd set off again.
Heaven knows how far they walked, but the scenery around them remained basically unchanged, as if they had been going in circles in the same place.
Just as Kashiwa was considering whether to damage the surrounding ice walls to create a path, the scene ahead suddenly changed.
A lifelike ice sculpture stands in the middle of the road, its arm raised as if pointing at something, its expression full of terror.
"Piglet? Is it frozen?"
"No, it's just an ice sculpture."
Kashiwagi took a closer look and confirmed that it wasn't a Pokémon that had been frozen; it was just a simple ice sculpture.
It simply appears somewhat realistic, adding a unique flavor to this eerie ice cave.
The appearance of the ice sculptures exacerbated the crowd's unease.
Bai Mu reassured everyone, "Don't be nervous, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. Compared to just going around in circles and not being able to get out, change is actually a good thing."
Hearing this, those around him felt that what he said made some sense, and they began to cheer him on.
Not long after.
The ice cave seemed to have reached its end, and an exceptionally bright light appeared in the distance.
"It's the exit!"
"Finally, we can go out!"
"Great! Finally, we can get away from this awful place!"
The crowd cheered excitedly; they were fed up with the unchanging scenery and the eerie atmosphere.
No matter where the exit leads, they want to get out as soon as possible.
Kashiwagi sent ice pillars and rock pillars to explore the way, as he was also curious about where he was going.
After passing through the cave, the destination became apparent.
It's an island!
Under the pitch-black night sky, stars twinkled, waves crashed against the rocks, and an eerie atmosphere permeated the surroundings.
A huge, bright moon hung in the sky, so large it looked as if it were about to collide with the earth.
"here it is?"
Bai Mu took out his phone to check if there was a signal.
Unfortunately, it still didn't happen.
The crowd made a constant commotion, everyone wanting to know where they were.
Kashiwagi decisively climbed onto Regice's head and let it take him to see the sea.
Zhu Lan and the others waited where they were.
About twenty minutes later, Kashiwagi returned.
There was absolutely no trace of other land or islands in the surrounding area.
"Should we just stay here until dawn?" someone asked. "Wouldn't it be better to wait until daylight to take action?"
Cypress fell into deep thought.
He looked at Regice beneath him, then at Regirock and Registeel, and still felt that something was off.
All of this contradicted his "common sense" about the Pokémon world.
Could it be some kind of new Pokémon similar to Hoopa?
Kashiwagi looked up at the full moon in the sky and sighed again, "Polygonus II, Gengar, if only you were here with me."
"Giggle~"
"Yes, with you around, I can take things out of your belly—"
His head suddenly drooped.
In the shadows at his feet, a large face seemed to be trying to break free from the constraints of the shadows.
It's Gengar!
Wait, if this is Gengar, then who was it that he recalled with the Poké Ball?
(End of this chapter)