Chapter 840: Colress
Knock.
Knock.
The automatic doors of the Pokémon League were knocked on.
Normally, the automatic doors of the Pokémon League would detect the approach of life forms and open or close automatically; even without electricity, this function would still operate.
But the thing outside clearly wasn't a life form, so the League's doors didn't open.
This also confirmed that Kazuya's feeling was correct.
The scene suddenly became eerie.
"Haa!!" Skitty was so scared her fur stood on end.
Her tail shot straight up, poking Kazuya's chin.
Snap!
A crisp sound came from the nearby electrical box.
Immediately, the entire Pokémon League became brightly lit.
It seemed Lucario had already turned on the League's backup generator.
It was also at this moment.
With the light in the hall, everyone could clearly see the thing outside the door.
A robotic-looking figure with a dull appearance.
Stared at by those dim, grayish-black eyes, the five Pokémon felt uncomfortable all over.
"League Calendar Year 220, the mass-produced housekeeping robot introduced by Dr. Clemont of the Kalos League. But this one looks... a bit more combat-capable? It's been modified," Mewtwo's voice sounded from the side.
He had absorbed a considerable amount of knowledge over the years.
He spoke little normally because Lucario, the half-chatterbox, did the talking, not because he didn't understand.
Mewtwo was no longer that ignorant newborn who knew nothing.
"Mm, indeed, that guy has weapons on him."
Kazuya nodded.
He also possessed psychic powers and could "see" details with Confusion that Aura couldn't "see."
For example.
There was a straight sword hidden in the robot's left arm, and a machine gun hidden in its right arm.
Its abdomen also contained a massive battery and a huge bomb.
An ordinary housekeeping robot.
Definitely wouldn't have these things inside.
"What does it want? To kill us?" Scizor frowned, glaring at the robot with disgust.
The uncanny valley effect kicked in.
In the eyes of these Steel-type Pokémon.
This steel robot was simply too disgusting; from head to toe, it exuded a strong sense of incongruity.
"I think, if it wanted to attack us, it wouldn't need to knock on the door. This child is quite polite."
Dragonite was still accustomed to looking at everything with a positive perspective.
The differences among the group.
Were obvious here.
Seeing this robot, everyone's attitude was different.
Kazuya didn't act rashly.
He carefully observed while thinking.
Scizor showed obvious hostility. Just waiting for his Master's order to take this thing out.
Mewtwo was completely indifferent. He didn't care about this robot's appearance or what it wanted to do.
Skitty simply fluffed up. Emitting an Aura of fear all over, her two paws tightly hugging Kazuya's arm, afraid of being thrown out.
Dragonite was more willing to believe the other party was good. She was willing to try communicating with it.
But anyway...
Everyone's gazes shifted to the Darkrai, waiting for Him to make the final decision.
Having members with different personalities is both a good and a bad thing.
They could view an issue from more angles, but occasionally they would argue due to differing attitudes.
However.
If there was a leader in the group who could make the final call.
Then it was purely a good thing.
He wouldn't give arguments a chance to arise.
"Let it in and see. Anyway, one robot won't pose a threat to us."
Kazuya had already made his decision.
Although Scizor and Skitty rejected this guy.
Their reason for rejection was merely because this robot was ugly, which was too trivial.
Maybe this robot hid some secret.
It would be a pity to miss it.
Kazuya wasn't one to judge by appearances.
The former Four Tyrants of Wolf Mountain.
Which of them looked kind and benevolent?
Besides, didn't he, Darkrai, and his deceased companion Cofagrigus look fierce and sinister?
No sooner said than done.
Since Kazuya, the boss, had made a decision.
The other Pokémon naturally had no objections.
Besides Scizor and Lucario.
The other three Pokémon inherently lacked strong opinions.
And Scizor and Lucario respected Kazuya deeply, treating him as an elder, so they naturally wouldn't disobey his decision.
Therefore.
When Kazuya made a decision.
Everyone would just immediately execute it, without saying things like "but," "if," or "no."
Mewtwo's figure flashed.
Appearing at the League's main entrance.
The doors detected a life form nearby and automatically opened.
Thud.
Thud.
Heavy footsteps echoed in the quiet League hall.
After the robot walked through the door, it turned its head to look at Mewtwo and bowed.
Seeing this, everyone felt it was somewhat unbelievable.
This robot.
Could it be intelligent?
At this time.
Lucario just returned to the team.
Looking at the suddenly appearing robot, confusion filled his eyes, and he turned to look at the others.
But at this moment, no one could answer his doubts.
After all, everyone was still bewildered.
Under everyone's watchful eyes.
The robot flipped open the armor plate on its chest, revealing an electronic screen underneath.
Scrolling text immediately appeared on it.
[I am Colress. It's been a long time since I've seen survivors, and such an incredible survivor team at that.]
As this text scrolled by.
The robot's gaze shifted to Kazuya and Mewtwo, carrying a specific meaning.
At the same time, it also glanced at Scizor and Lucario.
Clearly.
He was also a participant in the battlefield of the Great Darkness back then.
Otherwise, he couldn't have recognized these two Pokémon.
Given this.
If this robot claimed to be Colress.
Kazuya believed it ninety percent.
Actually, he believed it eighty percent from the start.
After all, Kazuya knew a lot.
He understood the character Colress quite well; he was indeed a genius in scientific research.
Without Colress, the main storyline crisis in Alola could never have been resolved.
So whether the elderly Colress had the ability to achieve digital immortality.
Kazuya didn't doubt it much.
Especially since this robot appeared in the Alola region.
He knew Colress stayed in Alola for the rest of his life.
If it had been any other region.
Kazuya's initial trust wouldn't have been so high.
"You turned yourself into a robot?"
Kazuya asked.
He flew in front of the robot and examined it.
His decision just now was indeed correct.
If they had just destroyed this robot directly, they would have missed out on too much.
[No, a robot does not fall under the category of life and would be refreshed by the power of space-time.]
[I merely transferred my consciousness into this steel body.]
[The time I modified this robot was year 225, which means, in another 4 years, this robot will also be unusable.]
[But fortunately, before that, you arrived, and the information can be passed on.]
"The information you mentioned, does it refer to what happened in the Orre region?"
Lucario's eyes widened, and he hurriedly asked.
The others also stepped forward, looking tense.
[Yes, I do know a part of it, not all of it. And...]
[To be honest, given the current situation of this world, even knowing the truth is of no use.]
[Knowing the cause is useless for saving this world.]
"We will judge that for ourselves. Can you tell us now? Those things."
Kazuya asked, looking at the robot.
[This robot's fuel has already been depleted on the way here. It will shut down very soon.]
[Even if I told you, you wouldn't hear much of it.]
[Come to Aether Paradise, the floating structure in the center of the Alola sea. I will be waiting for you in the Ultra Space Research Lab on floor B2.]
[Remember to bring this robot back for me...]
Click.
Shut down.
Colress didn't even finish his sentence.
Judging by the scrolling speed of the last text, Colress must have been in a hurry too.
But fortunately, the key information had been conveyed.
"Lord Kazuya, are we going there now?"
Lucario looked at Kazuya.
He seemed somewhat anxious.
It was rare to feel such an Aura from the usually steady Lucario.
But Kazuya didn't reprimand him either.
His own mood was actually quite similar.
Wanting to know the truth of all this.
"We go right now."
Kazuya nodded.
"Are we not doing physical checkups anymore?"
Mewtwo yawned, His tone seemingly carrying a hint of relief.
His past experiences.
Made Him dislike those cold machines.
If the physical checkup process could be avoided, Mewtwo would be very happy.
"Of course we are, but I won't be the one checking you. Let Colress check you; that guy is a professional."
Kazuya shook his head, grabbed the robot, and walked away.
With a professional researcher present.
Why would he, an amateur who didn't even qualify as a layman, do it?
Although Colress's main research direction was scientific devices related to Pokémon, in order to develop these technological creations, he inevitably had to take large strides in the field of biological sciences.
Giving the six of them a physical checkup and healing hidden injuries or whatever.
Would be a piece of cake.
"Master, let me."
Scizor stepped forward in two quick strides and took the heavy robot from Kazuya's hands.
"Thank you."
Kazuya nodded, then picked up Skitty who was bouncing by his legs.
"Hehe."
Scizor grinned foolishly.
After Kazuya walked ahead.
He turned his head and tossed the disgusting robot in his arms to Lucario: "My arm injury hasn't healed yet, you hold it."
"..."
Lucario looked speechless.
Sometimes he really wanted to call the police and report this guy who bullied honest dogs.
The group quickly left Ula'ula Island and boarded Samiya.
A week later.
They saw the massive structure floating on the sea ahead—Aether Paradise!
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