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Chapter 345
Chapter 1212 Ever Grande Conference, Here I Come!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"No, I'm making my Wish now. I can't wait."
However, Ash just waved his hand, his low voice allowing no refusal, sounding somewhat cold.
Jirachi was stunned for a good while, its expression a little dazed, wondering if it had misheard.
It wasn't until it saw Ash's eager look that it finally snapped back to reality, and a great sense of loss immediately welled up in its heart.
Well, it couldn't blame Ash.
After all, he hadn't wished for some kind of disaster, which was something it was already quite satisfied with.
To encounter a normal person making a Wish was lucky enough.
In the end, Jirachi forced a smile, spread its hands, and allowed the single eye on its abdomen to open once again.
"Well then~ Tell me your third Wish~!"
It asked in a light and cheerful tone.
The wish tags on the left and right sides of its head were already filled with text. Only the blank Tag in the middle remained, shimmering with Light, awaiting Ash's Wish to fill it.
"Oh, then my third Wish is..."
At that same moment, numerous wonderful scenes flashed through Ash's mind.
But these were all things he didn't need to rely on wishes to achieve.
A path is something you must create for yourself!
"My third Wish is for the Jirachi in front of me to no longer be bound by the wishes of others, to be able to open its eyes every day, and to live freely in this World!"
Ash tried to make the Wish as long as possible, afraid he might leave something out.
"So that's your third Wish... huh-neh!?"
As Jirachi listened, its expression suddenly changed, as if it had misheard something.
Only when the complete text of the Wish had fully materialized on its third Tag did Jirachi completely understand.
This time, the golden Light did not fall upon Ash, but instead converged completely, enveloping Jirachi.
It hung in the Sky like a dazzling star, suffused with a sacred and profound aura...
Many passing tourists cast curious glances in its direction.
"Ash..."
Within the golden Light, Jirachi finally understood.
It turned out this human's third Wish was to grant it freedom...
This was a scene it had never imagined in its thousand-year existence.
As the Wish Power's Light completely dissipated, the single eye on Jirachi's abdomen finally closed once more.
The three Tags on its head were now also completely inscribed with text.
However, the usual scene of Jirachi curling up like a baby after fulfilling three wishes did not occur. It remained hovering in mid-air.
Kaa...!
Not only that, but the wish notes originally stuck to the three points on its head curled upwards out of thin air, like three small egg rolls.
At this moment, Jirachi felt all the binding Rules and the irresistible Power that had been placed upon it vanish completely.
"Am I... free?"
It floated in the Sky, looking dazed, clearly not having processed it yet.
It just stared with wide eyes, feeling the air current brush across the surface of its body.
Its shoulders felt unprecedentedly light.
"Heh heh..."
Ash didn't interrupt, just quietly watching Jirachi's reaction.
This was the most basic way of life, a right that every single Pokémon should possess... but for Jirachi, it was an extravagant hope it had never dared to imagine.
"Please make your wish on the seventh day..."
The latter's humble and weak request had only strengthened Ash's resolve.
He had to grant it its freedom.
After a good while, Jirachi still didn't feel the familiar drowsiness of the past, and only then did it fully believe it wasn't dreaming.
This time, looking at the human below, Jirachi felt as if it were looking at a family member.
"Ash, I like you so, so much~!!"
It suddenly threw itself into Ash's arms, its small nose twitching and sniffing as large teardrops fell, overlapping with the dark green tear tracks on its face.
Jirachi's friendship level, +255.
As if it had finally found someone to pour out the grievances of a thousand years to, Jirachi's tears couldn't stop falling.
"It's all in the past now. From now on, you can live freely, too~!"
Ash just gently stroked its head, comforting it in a soft voice.
The thought of taking out a Poké Ball to catch it was also temporarily put aside by Ash.
That could wait.
For now, let Jirachi be free of all restrictions, awake every day, and live freely in this World.
"Speaking of which, you've already missed so much time to appreciate this World... I have a suggestion for a great place you could go."
Ash suddenly thought of something.
Jirachi finally lifted its head again, blinking its big eyes as it looked at Ash with curiosity.
Its two dark eyes were still brimming with tears.
"I have a friend who, like you, is currently forced to work..."
Having witnessed so many special beings, Ash had more or less come to understand some of the Rules behind this World.
At the very top, there weren't just powerful ancient deities.
There were also even stranger and more unpredictable forces of Rule influencing everything.
For instance, there might be some "Great Deity of Wish Power" who forces Jirachi to accept a Wish once every millennium.
Or, for another example, a certain god of the Forest, who was also currently traveling through various times and spaces day and night, working for its direct superior.
Ash remembered that Celebi's situation was somewhat similar to Jirachi's.
But also somewhat different.
Jirachi was forced into servitude, like being imprisoned...
But Celebi had actively asked to take on the work.
No matter how hard or tiring it was, gritting its teeth, Celebi was determined to out-compete all the other gods of time!
"Hehe, you could go find Celebi. She's traveling through various times and spaces right now. If you follow Celebi, you'll be able to fill in the blanks from when you were asleep and see how this World has changed over thousands of years!"
"That sounds incredible~!"
Jirachi's big eyes widened, clearly intrigued.
The thing it desired most in its heart was to know what in the World was happening while it was a stone cocoon...
"But, well, for this month, you can just follow me. I'll show you what a trainer in the human world is all about!"
Ash patted his chest, wanting to express that he was the strongest trainer.
"Whoa~!"
Jirachi, like a curious child, floated above Ash's head, covering its mouth with a look of amazement.
Having regained its freedom, it seemed to have become much more confident, its eyes filled with longing for the Future.
However, compared to following that Celebi and traveling through various times and spaces...
Journeying with Ash also seemed like a good choice, too~!
Having completely resolved the Jirachi incident, Ash could now fully focus.
He then turned his gaze toward the entire town before him.
*Boom! Bang!*
*Boom! Bang!*
In the already darkening night Sky, Festival Fireworks rose, blooming into beautiful patterns in the air.
"So pretty~!"
Jirachi sat on Ash's other shoulder, its gaze shimmering as it stared at the Sky.
Ash, however, clenched his fist, as if he had grasped the distant Fireworks in his hand.
"Ever Grande Conference, here I come...!"
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"No, I'm making my Wish now. I can't wait."
However, Ash just waved his hand, his low voice allowing no refusal, sounding somewhat cold.
Jirachi was stunned for a good while, its expression a little dazed, wondering if it had misheard.
It wasn't until it saw Ash's eager look that it finally snapped back to reality, and a great sense of loss immediately welled up in its heart.
Well, it couldn't blame Ash.
After all, he hadn't wished for some kind of disaster, which was something it was already quite satisfied with.
To encounter a normal person making a Wish was lucky enough.
In the end, Jirachi forced a smile, spread its hands, and allowed the single eye on its abdomen to open once again.
"Well then~ Tell me your third Wish~!"
It asked in a light and cheerful tone.
The wish tags on the left and right sides of its head were already filled with text. Only the blank Tag in the middle remained, shimmering with Light, awaiting Ash's Wish to fill it.
"Oh, then my third Wish is..."
At that same moment, numerous wonderful scenes flashed through Ash's mind.
But these were all things he didn't need to rely on wishes to achieve.
A path is something you must create for yourself!
"My third Wish is for the Jirachi in front of me to no longer be bound by the wishes of others, to be able to open its eyes every day, and to live freely in this World!"
Ash tried to make the Wish as long as possible, afraid he might leave something out.
"So that's your third Wish... huh-neh!?"
As Jirachi listened, its expression suddenly changed, as if it had misheard something.
Only when the complete text of the Wish had fully materialized on its third Tag did Jirachi completely understand.
This time, the golden Light did not fall upon Ash, but instead converged completely, enveloping Jirachi.
It hung in the Sky like a dazzling star, suffused with a sacred and profound aura...
Many passing tourists cast curious glances in its direction.
"Ash..."
Within the golden Light, Jirachi finally understood.
It turned out this human's third Wish was to grant it freedom...
This was a scene it had never imagined in its thousand-year existence.
As the Wish Power's Light completely dissipated, the single eye on Jirachi's abdomen finally closed once more.
The three Tags on its head were now also completely inscribed with text.
However, the usual scene of Jirachi curling up like a baby after fulfilling three wishes did not occur. It remained hovering in mid-air.
Kaa...!
Not only that, but the wish notes originally stuck to the three points on its head curled upwards out of thin air, like three small egg rolls.
At this moment, Jirachi felt all the binding Rules and the irresistible Power that had been placed upon it vanish completely.
"Am I... free?"
It floated in the Sky, looking dazed, clearly not having processed it yet.
It just stared with wide eyes, feeling the air current brush across the surface of its body.
Its shoulders felt unprecedentedly light.
"Heh heh..."
Ash didn't interrupt, just quietly watching Jirachi's reaction.
This was the most basic way of life, a right that every single Pokémon should possess... but for Jirachi, it was an extravagant hope it had never dared to imagine.
"Please make your wish on the seventh day..."
The latter's humble and weak request had only strengthened Ash's resolve.
He had to grant it its freedom.
After a good while, Jirachi still didn't feel the familiar drowsiness of the past, and only then did it fully believe it wasn't dreaming.
This time, looking at the human below, Jirachi felt as if it were looking at a family member.
"Ash, I like you so, so much~!!"
It suddenly threw itself into Ash's arms, its small nose twitching and sniffing as large teardrops fell, overlapping with the dark green tear tracks on its face.
Jirachi's friendship level, +255.
As if it had finally found someone to pour out the grievances of a thousand years to, Jirachi's tears couldn't stop falling.
"It's all in the past now. From now on, you can live freely, too~!"
Ash just gently stroked its head, comforting it in a soft voice.
The thought of taking out a Poké Ball to catch it was also temporarily put aside by Ash.
That could wait.
For now, let Jirachi be free of all restrictions, awake every day, and live freely in this World.
"Speaking of which, you've already missed so much time to appreciate this World... I have a suggestion for a great place you could go."
Ash suddenly thought of something.
Jirachi finally lifted its head again, blinking its big eyes as it looked at Ash with curiosity.
Its two dark eyes were still brimming with tears.
"I have a friend who, like you, is currently forced to work..."
Having witnessed so many special beings, Ash had more or less come to understand some of the Rules behind this World.
At the very top, there weren't just powerful ancient deities.
There were also even stranger and more unpredictable forces of Rule influencing everything.
For instance, there might be some "Great Deity of Wish Power" who forces Jirachi to accept a Wish once every millennium.
Or, for another example, a certain god of the Forest, who was also currently traveling through various times and spaces day and night, working for its direct superior.
Ash remembered that Celebi's situation was somewhat similar to Jirachi's.
But also somewhat different.
Jirachi was forced into servitude, like being imprisoned...
But Celebi had actively asked to take on the work.
No matter how hard or tiring it was, gritting its teeth, Celebi was determined to out-compete all the other gods of time!
"Hehe, you could go find Celebi. She's traveling through various times and spaces right now. If you follow Celebi, you'll be able to fill in the blanks from when you were asleep and see how this World has changed over thousands of years!"
"That sounds incredible~!"
Jirachi's big eyes widened, clearly intrigued.
The thing it desired most in its heart was to know what in the World was happening while it was a stone cocoon...
"But, well, for this month, you can just follow me. I'll show you what a trainer in the human world is all about!"
Ash patted his chest, wanting to express that he was the strongest trainer.
"Whoa~!"
Jirachi, like a curious child, floated above Ash's head, covering its mouth with a look of amazement.
Having regained its freedom, it seemed to have become much more confident, its eyes filled with longing for the Future.
However, compared to following that Celebi and traveling through various times and spaces...
Journeying with Ash also seemed like a good choice, too~!
Having completely resolved the Jirachi incident, Ash could now fully focus.
He then turned his gaze toward the entire town before him.
*Boom! Bang!*
*Boom! Bang!*
In the already darkening night Sky, Festival Fireworks rose, blooming into beautiful patterns in the air.
"So pretty~!"
Jirachi sat on Ash's other shoulder, its gaze shimmering as it stared at the Sky.
Ash, however, clenched his fist, as if he had grasped the distant Fireworks in his hand.
"Ever Grande Conference, here I come...!"
(end of chapter)
