The transformation of the Distortion World was something even Giratina hadn’t anticipated. This world represented the opposite of reality, a realm filled with dark matter and chaotic forces.

Everything here was intrinsically linked to the real world—where order prevailed, the Distortion World existed as its warped and destructive counterpart.

But if this world could also become beautiful…

[Unbelievable… You truly are a descendant of the Shinto lineage, possessing extraordinary power. However, if the Distortion World becomes a place of beauty, wouldn’t that mean the real world would start to distort?]

Perhaps due to the fading of its anger and negativity, Giratina began to seriously consider the connection between the real world and the Distortion World. This shift in thought was something that was only supposed to happen in Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where Giratina actively worked to restore the Distortion World.

Hikaru, reminded by Giratina’s concern, decided to return to the real world to verify the effects of the sculpture. Since the statue only influenced the abandoned workshop’s surroundings, if any imbalance occurred, then the Traveler’s Workshop—its real-world counterpart—should exhibit signs of disorder as well.

But nothing was amiss.

Hikaru walked around the workshop after crossing back through the water’s surface, finding no abnormalities.

Reassured, he returned to the Distortion World and shared his thoughts with Giratina:

“The correspondence between matter and its counterpart may be governed by the fundamental logic of the world itself. The ancient world was vastly different from the modern one, yet humanity has continuously reshaped its environment to make it suitable for life. Perhaps the same principle applies to the Distortion World.”

“The sculpture hasn’t altered the underlying structure of this realm. It still supports the real world and maintains its connection, but instead of chaotic instability, it now presents a usable, harmonious space.”

[If that’s the case… then this has been an immense help.]

Hearing Hikaru’s reasoning, Giratina agreed.

If the real world remained unchanged, then it was indeed possible to reshape the Distortion World using these sculptures!

After all, Giratina had been banished here. Even though Arceus had never given it a direct command, and despite knowing that this world was meant to support reality, no Pokémon would willingly reside in such a twisted, chaotic, void-like existence.

Even if that was the role forced upon it.

But… if it could transform this broken world into something of its own design, then maybe—just maybe—it would come to love this place after all.

Through their soul connection, Giratina’s emotions and thoughts faintly resonated within Hikaru’s mind.

“You’re right. If this world becomes something better, you’ll be like a god ruling over it, won’t you? The Distortion World was once a realm of disorder, but now… you have the chance to shape it however you wish.”

“For example… cultivating land? Planting trees? I’m not sure what you’d enjoy doing, but these are just some ideas.”

[You speak the truth. For the first time, I am truly experiencing this world… and it’s all thanks to you.]

Giratina landed upon the floating island where the abandoned workshop stood, sensing the difference between this place and the other islands.

In the past, it had never perceived that the Distortion World could possess a side of such beauty.

Now, it could finally examine its true nature.

If it placed sculptures on every floating island… then it could transform the entire Distortion World into a paradise of its own design. But this world was vast—far larger than it had ever imagined.

A sense of anticipation stirred within Giratina.

Perhaps… this world held advantages even over those of Dialga and Palkia. Unlike their domains, which were endless voids of temporal distortions and spatial flux, the Distortion World contained real matter.

Could one even call those places “worlds” when they were so empty?

[I have thought of a way to defy Arceus.]

Giratina spoke, and Hikaru blinked in surprise.

So… it still hadn’t given up on resisting Arceus?

[Heh… Now that my mind is clear, I have realized that resistance doesn’t always have to mean direct combat.]

[Back in the days of Hisui, I failed. I attempted to collaborate with humans, only to be thwarted at every turn. Thinking back, those mysterious figures who stood in my way… perhaps they were Arceus’ doing.]

[And maybe… the same applies to you.]

[But now, I understand something.]

[If your sculptures truly have the power to reshape this world, then what if we worked together to make this realm even more beautiful than the real world? If the very place of my exile becomes greater than reality, then haven’t I already defied Arceus?]

[It cast me away to this forsaken wasteland, yet I shall transform it into a paradise. At that moment, I can look upon Arceus and declare—It was wrong about me from the very beginning!]

[If it bestowed upon me the domain of creation, then I shall prove that I am worthy of it. And when that day comes, perhaps even Arceus itself will feel shame for its judgment… perhaps it may even apologize.]

Hikaru: “…”

That… was actually a brilliant plan.

Sure, outright punching Arceus would be immensely satisfying—and would certainly require less thought—but proving it wrong through sheer accomplishment was just as gratifying!

Everyone assumed this world was a barren wasteland, a realm of exile. But what if it became a thriving utopia instead? If the day came when humans and Pokémon recognized Giratina’s achievement, even the other legendary dragons would be forced to acknowledge its success!

Dialga and Palkia, those two mindless brutes who only knew how to fight, would be utterly shamed!

[So, I must thank you.]

For the second time, Giratina expressed gratitude toward Hikaru.

Though it understood that the Gratitude Stone had likely influenced its emotions, this feeling wasn’t unpleasant at all.

[If you had not arrived in this world by chance, I never would have formed this spiritual connection with you. None of this would have happened.]

[All life is destined to encounter others, and through those encounters, new possibilities are born. I am beginning to comprehend those words. Shinto’s wisdom has touched me in ways I never understood before.]

[Now… it is time for something new to be born. I extend to you a sincere invitation—to become my soul-bound companion.]

Giratina’s golden armor plates on its cheeks unfolded, revealing the Lustrous Platinum Orb, which floated into Hikaru’s hands, radiating a brilliant glow.

『Precious Material: Platinum Orb!』

『Description: When held by Giratina, this luminous orb enhances the power of its Dragon- and Ghost-type moves.』

『New Knowledge Acquired: Platinum Cultivation — Enhances your ability to train Dragon- and Ghost-type Pokémon, significantly boosting their power.』

『New Crafting Ability: Ruin Craft (A) — Using materials from the Distortion World, you can create corresponding models. The environment within these models will shift according to your design, but specific materials are required for transformation.』

『Hint: When combined with Secret Power, Ruin Blocks can be used to construct “Maze Floors.” Additionally, by using the Orb Crafting Technique to create the “Grand Chamber Orb,” maze floors can be converted into designated rooms!』

(End of Chapter)

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