The fleet led by Columbus and the others rested in the Unova Kingdom for half a month before setting off again, continuing their search for other lands across the vast ocean.
Although he had already decided to make a trip to the Kalos region, Draconis was not in too much of a hurry.
He remained in Nimbasa City, watching as the Champion and the Elite Four, led by Anna, handled the various affairs of the Pokémon League in an orderly fashion.
He watched as another batch of rookie Trainers received their starter Pokémon from the Pokémon League and embarked on their journeys;
He watched as the kingdom's workers and Pokémon shed diligent sweat together, laying railway tracks and power grids across Unova, centered around Nimbasa City
Everything appeared to be in perfect order.
At night, Draconis stood within the castle, gazing at the myriad lights of Nimbasa City together with his Pokémon.
In this way, even if he was not present, this country could function normally.
Knock, knock, knock!
A sudden knocking sound came from outside.
"Come in!" Draconis said.
Alfred walked in with a face full of joy: "His Majesty Draconis, the specific harvest results for this year's spring harvest from across the kingdom have been delivered!"
Hearing this, Draconis raised an eyebrow and turned to look at Alfred: "Oh?"
"A great harvest! Your Majesty!" Alfred's cheeks turned red with excitement. "This spring, every part of the kingdom welcomed an unprecedentedly large harvest! Every household's warehouse is piled high with grain!"
"Also, the berry crops you promoted last year were also a bumper harvest. With this food, from this year onwards, the Commoners and Pokémon throughout the kingdom will never go hungry again!"
"Good, very good." Draconis was also quite happy in his heart.
He had done it.
"Your Majesty, I heard that villages and towns everywhere are building shrines for Landorus to offer worship," Alfred added.
Draconis was not surprised by this.
Only, if things went on like this, in the modern era thousands of years later, legends of Landorus would likely be spread throughout Unova.
Because of his appearance, the future had clearly undergone a change.
"Arthur and the others should be back soon, right?" Draconis asked.
Arthur was the youth he had originally sent out to travel Unova with Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus to improve the soil quality across the country.
"Yes, Arthur and the others have already arrived at Lacunosa Town, and they will be back before long," Alfred replied.
Draconis nodded: "Then when the time comes, he must be properly rewarded! But... has Lacunosa Village changed its name?"
Draconis was somewhat surprised.
Alfred nodded: "Because of your arrangements, Lacunosa Town was one of the first few towns to have the steam train opened. Additionally, because a large number of Ice-type Pokémon reside nearby, many Trainers go there to train or to catch Ice-type Pokémon."
"Because of this, that village has developed rapidly. Its current scale has already become that of a very bustling town!"
Draconis nodded; it seemed his arrival had indeed changed many things.
*
Three days later, the steam train from the direction of Lacunosa Town sounded its long whistle as it slowly pulled into Nimbasa City Central Station.
The crowd spontaneously gathered on both sides of the platform, their cheers nearly lifting the roof—not just because of the returning Arthur, but more so because of the three massive figures following behind him.
Landorus was surrounded by gentle Ground-type energy; wherever he passed, fresh green grass sprouted even from the cracks in the stone slabs. Thundurus and Tornadus accompanied him on either side, their auras restrained from their former frenzy, possessing a bit more stability.
These three legendary Pokémon who had once stirred heaven and earth were now actually following submissively by a youth's side, drawing the worship of countless citizens.
Arthur was travel-worn, his clothes still stained with dirt and grass from afar, yet his face was more resolute and upright than when he had left.
He stepped off the train one step at a time, his gaze piercing through the crowd and landing steadily on Draconis, who stood at the very front of the platform.
Without the slightest hesitation, the youth knelt on one knee, his voice clear and respectful:
"Your Majesty, Arthur has not failed his mission. I have traveled the entire territory of Unova with Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus, improving the soil and clearing the earth's energy. Farmlands across the territory have all regained their vitality, and are even more fertile than before!"
As his voice fell, the entire venue went silent, followed by an explosion of thunderous cheers.
Draconis stepped forward slowly and personally reached out to help Arthur up.
He looked at this youth before him who had grown from a green boy into a hero capable of standing on his own, his eyes full of praise:
"You've worked hard, Arthur. You have done very well. If you hadn't accompanied Landorus through the mountains, rivers, and seas, the Unova Kingdom would not have this year's great harvest, and the Commoners and Pokémon would not have escaped hunger and cold. I have seen all your contributions and efforts."
"Your Majesty..." Arthur's eyes flickered, his heart incredibly moved.
Arthur had never thought before that, coming from a farmer's family and being completely unremarkable and ordinary from head to toe, he could actually receive His Majesty Draconis's appreciation.
He did not feel that the credit for what he had done was very great, because compared to the things His Majesty Draconis had done for them, these were truly too insignificant.
At this moment, Arthur's heart was incredibly stirred. His tone was firm, and his face was full of gratitude:
"Arthur will protect Your Majesty to the death!"
Draconis: "..."
What's with all this talk of death? How unlucky.
"Stand up. You've worked hard on this journey; now, take a good rest!"
Having said that, Draconis turned and looked at Alfred, who had been waiting to the side for a long time.
Alfred stepped forward and read aloud in front of the surrounding citizens:
"The youth Arthur, loyal, brave, and resolute, with the people in his heart, followed the royal command to accompany the Forces of Nature on a circuit of Unova, improving the lands, and has made a very great contribution to His Majesty and the Kingdom!"
"Arthur is hereby appointed as the President of the Unova Kingdom Pokémon Agriculture Association, overseeing all matters of national farmland improvement, soil management, and berry cultivation, and guiding Pokémon to integrate into agriculture. He is granted a mansion, free access to the Royal Palace and the Pokémon League Headquarters, and is further granted the title of Unova Honorary Trainer, with the right to choose a starter Pokémon anywhere in the League and enjoy Champion-level treatment!"
When Alfred finished reading, Arthur's whole body shook. He hurriedly knelt on one knee again, his voice carrying uncontrollable excitement and a sob:
"Arthur... thanks Your Majesty! Arthur will follow and protect Your Majesty to the death!"
Draconis: "..." It was clear that this child was truly at a loss for words.
Draconis lightly patted his shoulder, then turned his gaze to the Forces of Nature nearby and nodded to them.
Looking at the scene before him, the last trace of concern in Draconis's heart completely vanished.
The Unova Kingdom was now truly stable.
The Trainer profession was flourishing. The Champion and the Elite Four, led by Anna, would conscientiously take his place in fulfilling the great task of guiding the integration of humans and Pokémon.
The police stations and the International Police organization, led by Officer Jenny, would shoulder the responsibility of maintaining public order everywhere.
The army led by Gerolt was stationed in various parts of the kingdom, guarding the kingdom's peace.
And he could finally set sail without any lingering concerns, heading for the next continent—the Kalos region.
However, he would not go in a personal capacity, but as the King of Unova, to go to Kalos and see AZ.
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