Pokemon: A New Path-Chapter 532: Giratina: Arceus is an evil Pokémon

"Wow!"

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A brief silence fell over the Royal Dome—then, in the very next second, the entire stadium erupted into an earth-shaking roar.

Thousands of spectators jumped to their feet, their cheers merging into a deafening wave of excitement.

What did they just witness?

An Alcremie, yes, a tiny, sweet Alcremie had just defeated three incredibly powerful Pokémon, relying entirely on the unpredictable move Metronome!

In terms of sheer spectacle and dramatic twists, this battle had easily surpassed many higher-tier matches.

Before the fight, who could have imagined this outcome? Who could have predicted that Alcremie, seen by many as little more than a decorative Pokémon, would single-handedly dominate a three-way battle?

First, it summoned Draco Meteor, eliminating Exeggutor instantly while heavily damaging Kommo-o and Tsareena. Then, with Extreme Speed, it struck down Kommo-o in an instant.

And finally, in a breathtaking finale, it unleashed an unknown move, wiping out Tsareena and securing victory.

Who still dared to say Alcremie was harmless?!

Roger, the commentator, was utterly speechless. His initial skepticism had completely vanished, and now, clutching his microphone tightly, he shouted with so much enthusiasm that his voice cracked:

"INCREDIBLE! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! This battle had the most unexpected outcome I've ever seen!"

"Alcremie, an Alcremie, of all Pokémon—just pulled off the unthinkable! It defeated three seasoned opponents with nothing but Metronome! The move succeeded three times in a row, and not just with any attacks, each one was a game-changer!

"This wasn't just pure luck! I'm convinced now, this Alcremie has some sort of divine understanding of Metronome!"

The audience was completely fired up.

One by one, voices began to chant.

"Gold King!"

"Gold King!"

"Gold King!"

The cheers came in waves, rhythmic and powerful, growing louder and louder until the entire Royal Dome resonated with Naoki's battle name.

Standing in the center of all this excitement, Naoki remained calm and composed, as if unfazed by the attention.

But Alcremie was different.

This was her first time experiencing something like this.

The overwhelming cheers, the dazzling shower of colorful ribbons falling from above—it made her a little dizzy, but in the best way possible.

A rush of pride swelled within her.

"Miee!"

Alcremie turned to look at Naoki, her big, sparkling eyes filled with confidence.

It was as if she were saying: "Did you see that? I'm amazing, aren't I?"

Naoki chuckled, nodding as he praised her generously:

"You were amazing."

"Miee~!"

The tiny Fairy-type puffed up proudly, twirling once in celebration.

...

Outside the Royal Dome, the match was all anyone could talk about.

"That battle was insane! Totally worth the ticket price!"

"I still can't believe it. That Alcremie took down three opponents in a row—with Metronome! I've only ever seen trainers use that move in Contest Battles!"

"Gold King, huh? I like him! I'm officially a fan!"

"When's his next match?! Is he really going to use Alcremie again? That final attack, it looked like some high-tech orbital strike! I bet even Master-ranked trainers wouldn't be able to handle that!"

"I need to see that happen again!"

In a small café near the Royal Dome, several excited spectators huddled around their phones, discussing and analyzing every moment of the battle.

Some fans were already turning battle clips into GIFs, uploading them to the Pokémon forums and tagging Professor Oak, one of the world's most renowned Pokémon researchers.

[Professor Oak, what were those moves?! Have you ever seen anything like this before?!]

Meanwhile, inside the Royal Dome's Trainer Registration Lounge, Naoki had already changed back into his regular clothes and was finalizing paperwork with Vivian, the receptionist.

Vivian greeted him with a bright smile.

"Congratulations, Gold King! You've officially advanced to the Super Rank!"

She typed on her Rotom-powered terminal and continued:

"Now that you've reached the Super Rank, you'll start facing even tougher opponents. Just like before, you'll need to earn points, and once you accumulate enough, you'll qualify for a promotion match to reach the Advanced Rank."

Then, with a small flourish, she handed Naoki a neatly stacked bundle of prize money.

"Also, here's your reward for today's battles. Please keep it safe!"

Naoki took a glance at the bills.

At his current level of fame, a single Royal Battle only netted about 3,000 to 4,000 Poké Dollars.

After tallying up all his matches today, his total winnings barely exceeded 20,000 Poké Dollars.

Compared to the revenue from his ranch, this was practically nothing.

But Naoki didn't mind at all.

With a satisfied nod, he tucked the money away, already thinking about what to spend it on.

"Perfect. Now I can buy some malasadas for Koraidon."

The fluffy, deep-fried Alolan delicacy was a favorite treat among Pokémon, and knowing Koraidon's massive appetite, he'd probably be thrilled.

Before leaving the Royal Dome, Naoki pulled out his Rotom Phone to check his current ranking.

[Player Code: Gold King]

Level: Super

Points: 0 (10 points or more will advance you to the Advanced Rank)

Ranking: 1,568

"Huh?" Naoki blinked.

The number of trainers in the Super Rank was several times larger than in the General Rank.

No wonder the General Rank was filled with inexperienced rookie trainers like that Shorts Kid.

It turns out that anyone truly capable had already made it past that stage.

Naoki thought back to his last match. Compared to the General Rank, where most of the competitors were kids, the Super Rank matches had noticeably more spectators. The stands weren't completely packed, but the crowd had definitely grown—a clear indication that this was where things started getting serious.

More spectators meant stronger competition.

But Naoki wasn't worried.

"It doesn't matter how strong they are, I can handle them. Even if I have to face someone like Professor Kukui himself."

Without hesitation, Naoki turned to Vivian, the Royal Dome receptionist.

"Sign me up for the next battle."

Vivian raised an eyebrow.

"Huh? Already? Don't you need to rest?"

Naoki shook his head. He didn't have time to take things slow.

The faster he climbed the ranks, the sooner he could reach the Master Rank and earn the Pilgrimage Certificate for the Island Challenge.

Vivian sighed, but seeing his determination, she didn't argue.

"Alright, then. I'll get you scheduled right away."

She quickly started typing on her Rotom-powered terminal, arranging Naoki's next match.

A few seconds later, she looked up and smiled.

"Done! Your next battle is scheduled for 3 PM this afternoon."

...

After wrapping things up at the Royal Dome, Naoki made his way back toward the ranch.

On the way, he stopped by a small street vendor and used part of his prize money to buy a few malasadas, the popular Alolan specialty snack.

By the time he arrived, Cyclizar carried him smoothly to the ranch gate, where an all-too-familiar sight greeted him.

Cyclizar slowed to a stop.

And there, lying on the grass just outside the gate, was Koraidon.

The powerful Dragon/Fighting-type Pokémon was sprawled out, its head hung low, eyes drooping, looking as pitiful as a lonely Golden Retriever waiting for its owner to come home.

The sight was almost comical.

Naoki sighed, amused by the scene. He hopped off Cyclizar and walked over to Koraidon, reaching out to gently pat its scaled head.

"I told you to stay inside and watch TV, didn't I? Why are you out here sulking?"

Since Koraidon couldn't be stored in Poké Balls, Naoki had come up with a simple solution—he would leave the TV on whenever he went out, letting Koraidon watch the live broadcast of his battles from the safety of the ranch.

But clearly, Koraidon had ignored that plan.

Koraidon let out a low growl, tilting its head slightly.

"Gaaah…"

It wasn't defying him—it was complaining.

Naoki raised an eyebrow.

"Wait… you actually watched the match?"

Koraidon nodded quickly.

Then, as if trying to prove its point, it lifted its head proudly before immediately dropping it again, sighing dramatically.

"Gahh…"" (But you weren't here, so I got lonely.)

Naoki blinked.

So that's why.

As soon as the match ended, Koraidon must have run straight outside, knowing exactly when Naoki would return—waiting for him just like this.

For a moment, Naoki felt a little guilty.

He reached out to Koraidon and patted its head gently, offering a reassuring touch.

"Just hold on for a few more days, alright?" he murmured.

"We're almost there."

Naoki reached into his bag and pulled out the malasada he had bought for Koraidon, offering it to the Pokémon with his hand.

Koraidon's moods shifted quickly, and in no time, it was happily munching on the treat Naoki had given it, savoring every bite.

Just as Naoki was about to head inside, his Rotom Phone buzzed with an incoming video call. The caller ID displayed Giratina.

Naoki raised an eyebrow in confusion before pressing the answer button.

The moment the call connected, a deep, almost frantic roar erupted from the other end.

"That was the power of Arceus! I saw it!"

"…?"

For a moment, Naoki had no idea what Giratina was talking about. Then, realization struck.

Was it referring to the move Alcremie had just used in the battle?

"Relax," Naoki said, adjusting his grip on the phone. "That was just Alcremie's Metronome. If you're lucky, it can call forth any move, even your Shadow Force."

Giratina's expression twisted in visible doubt, a large question mark practically hanging above its head.

"Are you serious?" Giratina muttered, skepticism dripping from its tone. "That tiny Pokémon just randomly pulled a move like that? Are you telling me Metronome can even summon Judgment?"

A dangerous gleam flickered in Giratina's eyes as if it were already contemplating the possibilities.

But before Giratina could spiral any further into wild theories, its tone suddenly turned serious.

"Wait," Giratina continued, its voice lowering slightly. "If that move appeared, does that mean we're being watched by Arceus?"

Naoki blinked at the sudden shift in conversation.

Ah. So that was the real concern.

After all, Giratina was well aware that their current actions were far from innocent.

Naoki hadn't joined the Royal Battle just for fun—he was here to gain strength, to prepare for the inevitable. And Giratina, having been banished once before, still held a deep-seated grudge against Arceus.

Naoki paused for a moment, then shook his head.

"That's not possible," he replied.

According to what he knew from Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Arceus should still be in hibernation somewhere, recovering from the energy it expended to stop that meteor from crashing.

Even if Judgment had appeared through Metronome, it wasn't a direct sign that Arceus had awoken.

"Relax," Naoki reassured Giratina. "It's not time for Arceus to wake up yet."

Giratina still looked uncertain, but the mention of Naoki's knowledge of past and future events calmed it somewhat.

After all, if Naoki said something, there was usually a reason behind it.

Seeing that Giratina was still deep in thought, Naoki decided to take extra precautions—just in case.

"If you're really worried," Naoki suggested, "ask your followers if any of them live in Michina Town. When Arceus wakes up, that's where it will appear."

"How do you know that?" Giratina asked, confusion evident in its voice.

Naoki exhaled and crossed his arms. "Because there's a legend about Arceus in Michina."

Giratina still looked skeptical, so Naoki decided to explain the story in more detail.

"In short, a long time ago, Arceus once entrusted a human with a great power—the Jewel of Life, formed by fusing five of His elemental Plates. This was meant as a token of gratitude for helping Arceus recover His lost Plates."

"But later, that same human broke the promise to return the Jewel. Instead, he betrayed Arceus and led an attack against Him. The battle left Arceus severely wounded, forcing Him into a deep slumber to recover His strength."

Naoki's voice lowered slightly as he continued.

"When Arceus awakens, His wrath will be aimed at Michina Town first, since that was where He was betrayed."

Giratina fell silent, its crimson eyes flashing with realization.

But a second later, an expression of suspicion crossed its face.

Wait. If Arceus had supposedly been asleep for over a thousand years, then who was the Arceus I sensed three hundred years ago?

The thought sent a cold shiver through Giratina's being.

Its expression grew solemn, almost horrified.

Naoki noticed immediately. "What's wrong?" he asked, tilting his head.

Was Giratina realizing something that wasn't shown in the movie?

Then, after a moment of tense silence, Giratina spoke, its voice grim.

"I suspect… Arceus was never really asleep."

Naoki blinked. "What?"

Giratina's piercing gaze locked onto him through the Rotom Phone screen. "Think about it. According to you, Arceus fell into a deep sleep over a thousand years ago and never woke up since. But I sensed His presence three hundred years ago."

Naoki's mind raced. Three hundred years ago?

He quickly reviewed his knowledge of Pokémon history.

Wait. Three hundred years ago, wasn't that around the time of the events in the Hisui region?

That was when the rift between space and time first appeared. It was the same time Giratina had aligned itself with Volo, causing massive distortions that drew the attention of Dialga and Palkia.

At that time, Arceus Himself had descended upon the Hisui region, summoning a hero from the future to resolve the disaster that threatened to consume the land.

This meant that the Arceus, Giratina had sensed three hundred years ago was not the same one that had been injured in Michina.

No, this was something much more terrifying.

This was the true Arceus. The Creator.

Giratina had no idea.

It didn't know that there was an even greater force beyond what it had ever imagined—a level of existence far beyond its understanding.

It didn't know that the Arceus from Michina was merely a fragment of something far grander, an avatar, while the true Arceus stood above all, watching over the entire universe.

Naoki, however, understood.

"Don't worry," he said, his voice calm. "The Arceus you sensed came from another universe. He won't interfere in ours—because this is something that is meant to happen."

Giratina. "You're certain?"

Naoki nodded.

He knew how the future was supposed to unfold.

Giratina, Dialga, and Palkia—they would all rise up against Arceus when the time came. That was the inevitable path this world would take.

After a long pause, Giratina finally let out a low sigh and ended the call.

Even if it wasn't completely convinced, it decided to do what Naoki suggested—it would have the humans monitor Michina for any signs of Arceus awakening.

With that in mind, Giratina logged into the Pokémon forums and quickly typed out a message.

New Thread Created by: The most powerful Giratina in the World

Title: Attention, Humans in Michina!

Arceus is about to wake up! When He does, He will punish all humans! If you live in Michina, you should hide immediately!

The moment the post went live, it exploded across the internet.

Who was Giratina?

It wasn't just any Legendary Pokémon. It was the ruler of the Distortion World, a god-like entity on par with Dialga and Palkia themselves.

So if Giratina was making this kind of warning…

Could it really be true?

The post quickly gained traction, and within minutes, thousands of people were commenting in a frenzy.

[EeveeTrainer99]: Wait, hold up. Who's Arceus? Is He also a Pokémon??

[Trainer_Fox]: Why would He punish humans? What did we do?!

[DragonTamerX]: If Giratina is saying this, it must be real. I think we should be worried.

Soon, Giratina itself appeared in the comments.

[The most powerful Giratina in the World]: Arceus is a very evil Pokémon. He despises humans. When He wakes up, He will take out all His anger on you.

Meanwhile – Michina Town Ruins

Deep within Michina's ancient ruins, Sheena and Kevin, the current guardians of the temple, stared at the forum post in stunned silence.

Sinnoh Region – Celestic Town

Far from Michina, in the quiet town of Celestic, Cynthia was enjoying a rare day off, visiting her grandmother's home.

That was when her Rotom phone buzzed with a notification.

At first, she ignored it.

But when she glanced at the screen, she saw a familiar name.

Giratina.

Cynthia frowned.

The shadowed ruler of the Distortion World, posting on a human forum?

Curious, she opened the post.

Her golden eyes widened as she read the words.

A legendary secret, completely contradicting everything she had ever known, was being revealed to the world in real-time.

For a long moment, she just stared.

And then, finally, she narrowed her eyes.

"What?"

Beyond the Universe

Far, far away from the mortal world, beyond the limits of time and space, something watched.

Something ancient.

Something infinite.

Something that had existed since before the first stars had formed.

Arceus.

The true Arceus.

The real God of Creation.

He gazed upon the world below—watching as Naoki's actions began shifting history itself.

Then, He turned His attention to the absurd message written by Giratina.

For a long, long moment, Arceus simply stared.

"… … …"

If a god could sigh, He would have.

But He didn't.

Instead, He remained silent. Because even now—even after all of this, he had no intention of interfering.

He would wait.

He would watch.

Let's see, just how far that human named Naoki and that foolish Giratina will go.

...

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