Chapter 253

The final leg of the journey.

There's only one last leg of the journey left.

"..."

Qiao Ran's breathing had become erratic, and the world before his eyes was turning somewhat dark. He had lost count of how many times he had used the Tokiwa Power. Unlike the last time he resisted countless Genesect in the Unova Region, this time there were only three Pokémon by his side.

Not to mention that the strongest Zacian doesn't have the ability to fly, so she can't participate in this battle.

Qiao Ran could only use his power to maintain the state of the three Pokémon, so that they could reach that seemingly unattainable finish line in the shortest possible time.

"..."

According to the initial plan, if he could not continue, he should consider retreating. However, looking at the short distance left in front of him, Qiao Ran had no intention of giving up.

"How could you stop here!"

Another wave of Tokiwa Power flowed into Reshiram's body, and the Turboblaze on the pure White Dragon's body, which had been somewhat weakened, blazed fiercely once more. She flapped her wings vigorously, directly bypassing several approaching Nihilego and crossing to the rear of the battlefield.

"Finally! We've finally arrived!"

Qiao Ran could see that the crack was almost within reach; he could even feel the attraction emanating from it, and his hair was fluttering in that direction.

Unfortunately, he already knew that his physical strength had reached its limit.

"Next... it's up to you... Little... Nebula..."

Qiao Ran's voice gradually weakened, and before the joy of finally arriving could fully fill his mind, everything went black, and he collapsed.

"...!"

Nebby and the other Pokémon were startled. They hadn't expected this to happen, and for a moment, they panicked.

To continue... or not to continue?

No... the master's safety is the most important thing!

"No! Our master hasn't given up yet, we can still persevere!"

Reshiram, carrying Qiao Ran on her back, spoke first. She could feel Qiao Ran's heartbeat, proof of his real existence. He still burned with the flame of fighting spirit, and even after what had happened, they would continue what he had been doing.

If he were to give up now, it would mean burning everything he had done to the ground, and he certainly wouldn't want to make that choice.

"Mo... Mo... Mo...!"

After floating in front of Qiao Ran for a while, Nebby seemed to understand something.

Its expression changed from initial panic to unwavering determination—this was the first time it had shown such an expression.

Nebby rose up in front of Qiao Ran, with star-like wispy particles trembling on both sides of its body.

"Mo... Mo mo mo!"

I can do it... I can do it!

I must do it.

It absolutely must be done!

As the power continued to gather, a blue-purple light also emanated from the Nebby. Although this light was not as strong as that of Yveltal and Reshiram, it was exactly what was needed right now.

--In front of several Pokémon, the seemingly insurmountable rift actually reacted to Nebby's movements, slowly closing in like a door beginning to shut.

It works!

Reshiram and Yveltal were greatly encouraged. Despite the immense effort they had put in to get here, their worst fears had not come true. On the contrary, Nebby's performance gave the team a much-needed boost of confidence.

"We'll hold them off!"

To give Nebby enough time to complete the mission, Reshiram and Yveltal are using their last strength to provide cover and resistance—if they can hold out through this wave, everything will be resolved!

This is the final battle!

An astonishing number of Ultra Beast continues to emerge, like sharks that have smelled blood, eager to come to this world and plunder its inhabitants.

They came into this world not for any sense of justice or evil, nor for any sense of right or wrong, but simply for the sole reason that this world has: to survive.

"..."

Yveltal continued to heal her injuries through her attacks, but her energy was waning. While her physical wounds could heal, the power she could unleash with her skills was completely depleted.

The only reason they can continue fighting now is to uphold Qiao Ran's belief and bring victory back.

Fortunately, Nebby's abilities did indeed have a good effect.

However, to the surprise of the Pokémon, as time passed, Nebby encountered a significant problem. Initially, Nebby's power was indeed effective, but when the crack closed to a certain extent, it seemed to have reached a limit. No matter how hard Nebby tried, the crack simply wouldn't move forward.

"Momomomomomomomomomomomo!!!!!"

Nebby cried out loudly, its face turning bright red, but no matter how hard it tried, it couldn't shake this invisible and intangible boundary.

It won't work.

Every second that passes now feels like a year.

"We have to go! I'll teleport you back!"

Unlike Yveltal and Reshiram, who fought with all their might, Latias still retained some power. She used her invisibility to stay on the edge of the battlefield, all to leave a way out for her team.

Even at the last moment, they were able to retreat safely!

"Tsk...!"

After remaining silent for a while, Yveltal let out a reluctant sigh. At this point... they were telling her to retreat?

However, faced with this scene before her, she had no choice but to confront this cruel reality.

Right now, her abilities are still too weak.

"Mo..."

Nebby also lowered her head in dejection, her body trembling violently, almost bursting into tears.

It tried its best, but still failed.

"Let's go...!"

Latias had already flown to the two Pokémon's side, ready to secretly take them away with it.

However—at this very moment.

Suddenly, a hand was placed behind Nebby.

"No... we can't leave yet..."

Warm and gentle energy emanated from Nebby and flowed continuously into its body.

Nebby knew exactly what this power was.

The only person capable of doing this is that one person.

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"Don't... give up! Don't give up!"

Nebby didn't turn around, but the familiar voice still came from behind it, and that power emanated from its body.

--Don't give up.

This time, it could finally feel an unprecedented energy gradually accumulating within its body.

It's not just about energy—it's also about the unwavering belief.

In a dreamlike state, its mind seemed to merge with the other's, and all the memories of the past and the sights it had seen along the way surged within Nebby's heart.

You can do it.

"...!"

Nebby heard his voice once again.

Warm energy flowed through its body, as if it had returned to that warm embrace.

It does all this not for the sake of the world, nor for the sake of justice or evil; it does all this simply for the people who care about it.

Even if he's not my Trainer, so what?

With that person's help, the stone wall that had been limiting it seemed to tremble violently, and it, which had already reached its limit, once again surged to an unprecedented peak.

"Mo mo mo mo... Mo!"

The Nebby opened its mouth wide and roared loudly. Purple, visible energy, like starlight, gradually gathered around its body.

Under the influence of this force, the Spatial Rift, which was already beyond repair and impossible to close, began to tremble once more.

"..." Seeing this scene, both Reshiram and Yveltal were speechless.

Even the original

Latias, who had already made preparations to move everyone away, also stopped what he was doing.

"... MoMo!!!"

Nebby had given it its all, completely unaware that the power supporting it had vanished. But that was enough for it.

I must do it!

The final burst of light erupted in the sky, and the intense energy spread outwards like a tidal wave. The terrifying crack seemed to be controlled by some invisible giant hand, and it suddenly closed up towards the center.

"Boom!!!"

"Then... what exactly is it?"

On the island, the others also witnessed this scene. However, the purple energy was a skill they had never seen before, and none of Qiao Ran's Pokémon possessed this ability. What... was this?

However, there is another thing—they can still discover it with their own eyes.

"Look! The crack is getting smaller and smaller!"

High in the sky, the dark rift that had stretched across the sky had shrunk to a size that was barely visible to the naked eye. Although they didn't know exactly what had happened, they were certain that this was related to Qiao Ran and Nebby's group.

"He did it!" Mei shouted excitedly.

As long as the Spatial Rift is stopped, the subsequent Ultra Beast will not be able to escape, and as for the rest, with a little effort, they will definitely be able to deal with them all one day.

"... I knew it... they could definitely do it...!"

"Yes... yes..." Lillie nodded as well. Seeing the scene in the sky, her originally uneasy mood gradually calmed down. Since their first meeting, that man had created miracles countless times. Even in this situation, he was able to bring several Pokémon and enter the central area like a sharp sword to solve the problem.

Because he is Qiao Ran, he can definitely do it.

"It's really... shut off."

Gladion, standing to the side, was also staring at the sky, muttering to himself, "That guy... did he really do that?"

This is simply impossible...

Even the Ultra Recon Squad couldn't possibly advance against the tide of so many Ultra Beasts. If they wanted to do that, the Pokémon themselves would definitely back down.