The three Swords of Justice, having made the necessary arrangements, returned just as Su Hao was speaking with Keldeo.
Hearing Su Hao's explanation to Keldeo, they looked at him with a few more complicated emotions that were difficult to describe.
This human... actually knew that great one's name.
Unbeknownst to Su Hao, the three returning Swords of Justice became even more invested in this spar.
Seeing that the Swords of Justice were ready, Su Hao turned and asked, "Who's first?"
"I'll go first. Though I don't know what this is about, I do share a certain bond with this resolute swordsman."
Virizion stepped forward, its feminine-leaning voice carrying a crisp coolness.
It also explained what the three of them had gone off to do.
"The nearby wild Pokémon have all been persuaded to leave for now. You needn't hold back. Both sides should give it their all."
Even if this was merely a contest of swordsmanship, the physical abilities of Legendary Pokémon were there for all to see. A stray Sword Qi could easily injure innocent bystanders.
The compassionate Swords of Justice naturally went to temporarily persuade the wild Pokémon to leave beforehand.
"Good. Then you needn't worry about the surroundings either. I can restore any trees or grass caught up in this."
Su Hao spread his palm, where a glimmering green light danced.
"Such rich Life Energy. In that case, our last concern has completely vanished."
Virizion chuckled, its impression of Su Hao improving further.
Though there were few green plants surviving on this frozen earth, and they were all sparse, Su Hao's willingness to preserve such precious vegetation truly aligned with the values of the Swords of Justice.
Before long, only Virizion and Leafeon remained upon the open frozen ground.
Even Su Hao had retreated to where Yegor