“I am the true guardian of the Water Tower, and also the embodiment of the water tower will.”
Zhang Heng listened to the ethereal voice recounting its identity.
The water tower will?!
Zhang Heng was still completely bewildered by such an over-the-top existence, because all his current knowledge and theories, apart from his innate memories, also came from his game memories in his original dimension.
“Human, you have passed all the Water Tower’s trials and can now obtain the opportunity to comprehend the water scroll. The water scroll is one of Kubfu’s exclusive tools, and its purpose is still for Kubfu’s evolution. What is your purpose?”
After hearing the water tower will’s question, Zhang Heng thought: “Could it be that here, just like in my original dimension, the water scroll can only be comprehended? Can it not be obtained?”
In the original dimension, the Water Tower was described as Kubfu’s exclusive trial ground.
A Trainer carrying a Kubfu would pass the Water Tower trial challenge set by Mustard, Leon’s teacher, and finally successfully defeat Master Mustard.
They would then gain the opportunity to comprehend the water scroll. Finally, through comprehending the water scroll, Kubfu could evolve into Rapid Strike Style Urshifu. So, in the game, the trial was man-made, and the item could not be taken away; it could only be comprehended.
However, in reality, the Water Tower’s trials are formulated by this world’s rules. Even passing the trial does not necessarily mean obtaining the water scroll; it might also only allow for comprehension. But Zhang Heng was not satisfied with just comprehension; he wanted to obtain the water scroll itself.
“My purpose? My Pokémon and I want to become masters of both Water-type and Dragon-type. So we need the power of the water scroll.”
Zhang Heng also directly stated his thoughts, as beating around the bush would only waste time.
Psyduck merely floated in the air, its dazzlingly luminous eyes staring directly at Zhang Heng. Zhang Heng showed no fear or attempt to hide, calmly meeting Psyduck’s gaze.
After all, Zhang Heng came here through genuine battle trials, not just to get a negligible level increase for his two Pokémon.
“Human. You are not the first Trainer to desire the water scroll, nor are you the first Water-type Legendary Pokémon Trainer to pass the Water Tower trial and arrive here.”
The water tower will’s words piqued Zhang Heng’s interest. He replied: “Oh? A Water-type Legendary Pokémon Trainer before me? Which Legendary Pokémon were they?”
Since it was a Trainer recognized by the Water Tower and granted trial qualifications, the water tower will had no ill will towards Zhang Heng and would not deliberately conceal anything.
The ethereal voice resounded: “Before you, there was Keldeo’s Trainer, and also Phione, the child of a Legendary Pokémon’s Trainer, both of whom passed the trial and came to this final attic. They expressed the same desire as you, but ultimately, without exception, none received my recognition.”
Zhang Heng stroked his chin, carefully considering the information in the water tower will’s words. Keldeo is also a Water/Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon, sharing the same attribute combination as Rapid Strike Style Urshifu, so it could also receive significant improvement during Water Tower training. Perhaps it might even become a formidable rival in the future.
It seems he is not the only one in this world who possesses Legendary Pokémon. This world also has many catchable Legendary Pokémon, and these Trainers with Legendary Pokémon compete for the title of Pokémon Master in this world.
However, Zhang Heng focused on the water tower will’s last sentence: without exception, none received the water tower will’s recognition?
Zhang Heng asked, “So, if I just get the Water Tower’s recognition, I can obtain the water scroll?”
“Exactly.”
Zhang Heng continued, “So passing the trial doesn’t count as receiving the Water Tower’s full recognition? How does one get recognized?”
The ethereal voice drifted from all around the attic, no longer just emanating from Psyduck’s body, becoming untraceable: “Passing the Water Tower’s trials only means you have reached the threshold to enter the attic and gained the qualification to speak with me.”
“So a Legendary Pokémon Trainer only gains the Water Tower trial qualification, but that doesn’t mean they can possess the water scroll. Then how can one gain the Water Tower’s acknowledgment and obtain the water scroll? Is it another battle?”
As Zhang Heng’s words fell, indigo Dragon-type energy swirled around Walking Wake, firmly Lock-On to the Psyduck floating in the air. It was as if, at Zhang Heng’s command, Walking Wake would launch its fiercest attack without hesitation.
Walking Wake’s combat intelligence had surged after the final test, and it understood that the most effective attack method should be chosen against an enemy. It was very clear that the pure Water-type energy in this attic originated from within the Water Tower.
Walking Wake was not sure if it could manipulate this Water-type energy, so it ultimately decided to use its other native type—Dragon-type energy.
Psyduck did not pay attention to Walking Wake’s Taunt, and the ethereal voice came from all directions of the attic: “On the third floor, through your conversation with Kubfu, I knew you had already understood the core meaning of the second floor’s trial.”
Zhang Heng began to recall his conversation with Kubfu, thinking: “At that time, I should have congratulated Kubfu on mastering its combat instincts. Hmm?” (Can refer back to Chapter 97)
Zhang Heng had his answer in mind and responded, “The second floor is for the trial-taker to master combat instincts. To unleash potential and liberate instincts. To fight by using one’s own potential to drive instincts in battle. This is the core value of the trial, right?”
Upon hearing Zhang Heng’s words, the floating Psyduck slowly drifted forward, coming to a position one meter in front of Zhang Heng, at his eye level, and they gazed at each other.
Then Psyduck slowly retreated again, its eyes showing a battle-god stance, and then applauded Zhang Heng. Following that, the ethereal voice in the attic resounded again.
“Indeed, among the trial-takers who possess Legendary Pokémon, your state of mind is the calmest, and your insight is the strongest.”
Zhang Heng looked at the Psyduck floating in the air, its body glowing with an eerie blue light, as if an elder was looking at a junior, showing admiration in its eyes. And those strange words of praise made Zhang Heng feel a little odd inside.
However, his upbringing as a scion did not cause Zhang Heng to lose composure or feel offended. He calmly replied, “Thank you. But I’d still like to know how to gain the Water Tower’s recognition. Could you explain it?”
“It’s very simple to gain the Water Tower’s recognition. Since you have passed the trials, you must have felt and gained something from each layer. As long as you can accurately perceive the core content of each of our trials, you can gain the Water Tower’s recognition. We are not only looking for someone who breaks the rules, but also someone who aligns with our philosophy.”