Chapter 174: A New Definition of Levels

Chapter 174: Chapter 174: A New Definition of Levels

"This era truly is fascinating."

"Humans really are extraordinary creatures."

Watching the movie playing on the television, Calyrex found it difficult to look away.

Beside Him sat Ogerpon and Magearna.

The two little Pokémon also loved movies, and were currently watching alongside Calyrex, deeply moved by the love story unfolding between the Pokémon on screen.

"Magearna..."

Ever since learning that Diantha was an actress, Magearna had spent this entire period watching her films and television dramas.

By now, she had become a devoted fan, practically idolizing Diantha.

"Champion Leon!"

"Now introducing the Champion Leon signature athletic shoes..."

Unfortunately...

The movie soon paused for a commercial break.

The Pokémon immediately looked displeased.

It felt as though this man appeared absolutely everywhere.

"Is Leon a little too popular?"

Watching Leon chug down some sports drink on television, Sora couldn’t help twitching the corner of his mouth.

Three commercials in a row.

Athletic shoes.

Energy drinks.

Sunglasses.

Every single one featured Leon as the spokesperson.

"Isn’t this a bit ridiculous?"

Galar really was terrifying in its own way.

Sora couldn’t help thinking that Leon was a complete workaholic.

No wonder the man whose cape was plastered with advertisements.

He fought countless battles every day.

Could his body even handle that?

The most outrageous part, however...

Was Leon’s Pokémon.

They were even more passionate than their Trainer.

Sora could tell Leon never forced them to battle.

They fought willingly.

And genuinely enjoyed every second of it.

No wonder he’s the World Champion.

The synchronization between Trainer and Pokémon is practically a cheat code.

While thinking this...

Sora quietly observed Calyrex’s reaction toward Pokémon battles.

"I can sense..."

"They truly enjoy battling powerful opponents."

Calyrex smiled warmly.

"Would you wish for Me to do the same, Sora?"

"No, no."

"That would just be bullying."

Sora knew Calyrex didn’t care about social conventions.

The King of Bountiful Harvests only wished to repay His kindness.

As long as Sora was happy...

Calyrex had no objection to fighting.

"If I sent you out..."

"You’d just one-shot everyone."

Even Ogerpon entering official matches was already rather excessive.

If Calyrex were to battle novice Trainers...

He’d probably leave them traumatized for life.

"Is... is that so?"

Calyrex rubbed His tiny hands together.

He also felt that picking on the weak wasn’t particularly appropriate.

"So even with only a fraction of My former strength..."

"I could still defeat them effortlessly?"

"Well then..."

"I shall simply follow your arrangements."

At present...

Calyrex himself possessed only around Level 70 worth of power.

Upon mounting either Glastrier or Spectrier...

His elemental energy would surge beyond Level 80.

But...

That was His current limit.

Without faith...

He simply couldn’t recover any further.

Fortunately...

Sora already had a solution.

"I’ve already figured out how to restore your strength."

"Once we return to Kalos..."

"I’ll begin helping you rebuild your faith."

Galar may have abandoned Calyrex.

Then Kalos would welcome Him instead.

The people of Kalos would surely give the King of Bountiful Harvests the reception He deserved.

Calyrex differed from Ogerpon and Volcanion.

He originally possessed power exceeding Level 95.

Only the loss of faith had reduced Him to His current condition.

It was like a rechargeable battery that had simply run out of power.

Calyrex merely needed to recharge.

As long as faith returned...

His strength would rapidly recover...

Until He once again reached His former peak.

Through his conversations with Calyrex...

Sora also completely redefined his understanding of Pokémon levels.

Before Level 50, levels remained largely identical to how they functioned in the games.

However...

Beginning at Level 50, Pokémon entered a developmental stage known as the Lord stage.

Lord-class Pokémon possessed bodies and stamina far beyond ordinary members of their species.

At Level 60, they became Alpha Pokémon.

Every Alpha possessed unique talents...

Officially separating itself from the rest of its species.

At Level 70, Pokémon began to comprehend the true essence of their moves.

Rather than relying upon rigid, game-like skills...

They started freely manipulating elemental energy itself.

Level 80 marked another qualitative leap.

Every Pokémon at that level became a truly unique individual.

If Pokémon below Level 80 could still be considered ordinary lifeforms...

Then beyond Level 80...

Their very nature changed.

Their lifespan.

Recovery ability.

Innate powers.

Everything underwent a complete transformation.

Take the Bloodmoon Ursaluna, for example.

It had survived from ancient Hisui...

All the way to the present era.

Level 80 Pokémon had completely surpassed the limitations established by the games.

Battles between such beings could destroy forests.

Shatter mountains.

Even when facing Ancient Pokémon...

They remained fully capable of fighting back.

"As for breaking through Level 90..."

"One must possess Divinity."

"Divinity may naturally be comprehended from the world’s laws and nature."

"But..."

"The easier path is to receive the blessing of a true god."

Such as...

The original Suicune, Entei, and Raikou, blessed by Ho-Oh.

Or...

Zacian and Zamazenta, empowered by Calyrex.

Of course...

The latter pair already possessed divine qualities themselves.

Here...

The point was simply that, like Ho-Oh...

Calyrex possessed the authority to bestow Divinity upon others.

"Calyrex."

"Does your blessing have any restrictions?"

"It does."

Calyrex nodded.

"The ’Divinity’ you describe..."

"I know it as Royal Power."

"Judging by your explanation..."

"I believe every being such as Myself grants blessings in different ways."

Calyrex possessed Royal Power.

Ho-Oh wielded the Sacred Fire.

Xerneas and Yveltal shared the mysterious power born from X and Y particles.

Regigigas shed fragments of Its own body...

Creating the other Legendary Titans.

Moreover...

Not every Pokémon could withstand such blessings.

They first needed to prove themselves worthy.

Only then...

Could they advance further.

"Worthiness..."

Sora murmured.

"What exactly determines whether one is worthy?"

"Level 89."

Calyrex answered directly.

"I know not how other gods choose."

"But in My case..."

"Only those who possess the qualifications of a Hero..."

"Can bear My Royal Power."

Back then...

The legendary heroes Zacian and Zamazenta had both reached Level 89.

With Calyrex’s assistance...

They quickly crossed the threshold...

Stepping into the realm of Level 90.

Unlike the games...

Sora also intended to redefine the stages beyond Level 90.

After all...

Instead of creating absurd scales like Level 120...

Level 200...

Or even Level 300...

It made far more sense to compress those realms into a smaller, more meaningful progression.

From that point onward...

Each individual level would represent an overwhelming qualitative leap...

Rather than merely another number.

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