Chapter 168: Without Frost Carrots, How Am I Supposed to Live?

Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Without Frost Carrots, How Am I Supposed to Live?

Snap!

Rustle—

The seeds sprouted, broke through the soil, and began growing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In just a few breaths, the carrots that had only just been planted were already ready for harvest.

"Th-This..."

"Can a Pokémon really do something like this?"

Calyrex’s power left both girls utterly astonished.

Emma was one thing.

But Korrina, as a Gym Leader, had encountered countless Pokémon.

Some Pokémon could use moves like Cultivate or Grassy Terrain, accelerating crop growth and increasing yields.

But compared to Calyrex’s miracle...

Those abilities looked like children playing pretend.

Such a vast field had produced a complete harvest in an instant.

And not just that.

Looking at the countless carrots filling the field, even the fertile Nebel Plateau couldn’t hope to match such an incredible yield.

"So this..."

"Is the legendary King of Bountiful Harvests..."

Only now did Korrina truly understand just how powerful Calyrex was.

No wonder he’s worshipped as a god.

Who wouldn’t be awestruck by an ability like this?

Even in modern times—

If Calyrex could casually produce enough food to feed millions...

How was he any different from a deity?

Worshipping a being like that made perfect sense.

"Master..."

Korrina quietly moved beside Sora.

"If the League ever learned about this power..."

"It would overturn a lot of people’s understanding of the world."

She was actually putting it mildly.

What she really meant was—

If the League discovered Calyrex’s existence, they would never ignore such power.

After all...

No League would refuse limitless harvests.

Berries.

Grain.

Medicinal herbs.

Timber.

The value Calyrex could create was simply unimaginable.

"I’ve already prepared myself."

Sora understood Korrina’s concern.

Since he had come here in the first place, he had naturally considered this possibility.

"Is it... because of my power?"

Calyrex lowered his head.

"Will I... become a burden to you?"

"No."

Sora shook his head.

"I don’t consider it a burden."

"And even if it is..."

"I can handle it."

The moment he finished speaking, Victini, Ogerpon, Volcanion, and Magearna all revealed eager expressions.

They had long been waiting for someone foolish enough to come looking for trouble.

"If it’s you..."

"I truly needn’t worry."

Calyrex could sense the strength of the four Pokémon.

Their overwhelming power was incredibly reassuring.

Yet after overhearing Sora and Korrina’s conversation, Calyrex also realized something.

In this era...

His very existence would place tremendous pressure upon countless people.

Freezington.

The Crown Tundra.

Did this land...

Still have a place for him?

If he wished to avoid causing trouble—

If he wished to avoid burdening others—

There weren’t many choices left to him.

Among them...

The best one stood right before him.

"How shameful..."

"To think I would harbor such selfish thoughts."

"I’ve already troubled Sora so much."

"How could I continue relying upon him?"

Calyrex sighed.

He truly didn’t know how to bring it up.

"Now isn’t the time for that."

Sora interrupted his train of thought.

"Let’s set the trap first."

"And wait for Glastrier to walk right into it."

"How?"

Calyrex asked.

"Pull the carrots."

"And pile them into a mountain."

Sora’s strategy was simple.

Harvest as many Frost Carrots as possible.

Then use Glastrier’s love for them to lure it out.

The group immediately got to work.

Before long, an enormous mountain of Frost Carrots had been assembled.

Afterward, everyone hid among nearby snow-covered bushes.

Then...

They waited.

"Will this really work?"

At first, both Korrina and Emma were skeptical.

The weather was simply too cold.

If they had to remain hidden outdoors for one or two hours, their bodies might not be able to endure it.

Fortunately...

Glastrier’s senses didn’t disappoint them.

Barely five minutes later—

The crisp sound of hoofbeats echoed across the snowy forest.

Turning toward the sound, everyone saw it.

A magnificent Pokémon covered in frost and snow slowly emerged before the mountain of Frost Carrots.

Neighhh—!

Glastrier stopped.

It stared blankly at the enormous pile of carrots.

Its eyes were filled with longing...

And disbelief.

Crunch.

Lowering its head, it immediately swallowed one carrot whole.

Neighhh!!

Crisp.

Cold.

Refreshing.

Sweet.

The heavenly taste sent tremors through its very soul.

In an instant—

Memories buried for thousands of years resurfaced.

Long ago...

The people of this land used to grow these very carrots.

But after the King’s departure...

Though it had regained its freedom...

It had never again tasted Frost Carrots.

At last...

That unforgettable flavor had returned.

At this moment—

Glastrier completely immersed itself in the bliss of Frost Carrots.

It didn’t even stop to wonder why such a mountain of them had suddenly appeared.

Who cared?

Nothing else mattered!

As long as it could eat Frost Carrots again—

Even dying right now would be worth it!

"Now!"

Seeing the opportunity, Sora leaped out from the bushes.

With a wave of his hand—

Ogerpon, now wearing the Hearthflame Mask, together with Volcanion and Victini, surrounded Glastrier from all sides.

Crunch... crunch crunch...

Glastrier’s reaction, however, left Sora feeling rather awkward.

The horse completely ignored the three Pokémon that had suddenly appeared.

Instead, it simply buried its head deeper into the carrot mountain, wholeheartedly indulging in its favorite food after a thousand long years.

"Uh..."

Sora scratched his cheek awkwardly.

Maybe...

He’d been a little too cautious.

"Wait..."

"This definitely wasn’t how it happened in the game."

"Did I prepare too many carrots?"

"Glastrier..."

"Do you seriously love Frost Carrots this much?"

He couldn’t help laughing.

Approaching with his Pokémon, Sora discovered that Glastrier genuinely had no intention of fighting anyone.

Its entire brain had been completely occupied by Frost Carrots.

There simply wasn’t room for anything else.

"Maybe..."

"I shouldn’t interrupt it just yet."

Watching Glastrier devour carrot after carrot, Sora couldn’t bear to disturb its happiness.

"It looks so delicious..."

Korrina and Emma found themselves captivated by Glastrier’s enthusiastic eating.

Rather than stealing any of Glastrier’s precious carrots, the two girls ran over to the field and picked fresh ones themselves.

After asking Volcanion to wash them clean...

They each took a bite.

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