Arceus fell into a brief silence as its gaze shifted towards the golden, cross-shaped wheel on the ground, the Thousand Universe Arm.
"That…"
Fang Yuan again fell silent, using the Super Cronos Power to convey the chain of events to Arceus: the Pokémon World facing destruction due to the collapse of space-time, Arceus's world-saving efforts, the loss and subsequent slumber of the Tablets, the fusion of space-time, the persistent risk of space-time collapse on Earth, the search for the Tablets, and the awakening of Arceus.
At that moment, Arceus had no time to listen to Fang Yuan's ramblings. Its body flashed with holy light, and the Thousand Universe Arm reappeared on it, with the sixteen Tablets also hovering and swirling around its form. After checking them, Arceus started to ponder upon Fang Yuan's description.
Then, it as if nothing had happened, it spoke, "I see..."
Afterward, it turned its attention to Fang Yuan and Eevee and began to observe the shattered Guardian of the World Tree from that broken Pokémon World.
In fact, most of the World Tree Dreams from different parallel universes were not very familiar with Arceus. The one from Earth revered Arceus purely because it had saved that world, which was also the main reason why Dreams forbade Fang Yuan from showing disrespect to Arceus—if it hadn't been for Arceus, it would have perished long ago.
In fact, Dreams was worrying too much. Arceus wasn't so unreasonable; the scenario Dreams had imagined, where disturbing Arceus's slumber would result in it waking up in a bad mood, didn't exist at all. With countless avatars monitoring different parallel universes and having experienced various people and events, Arceus's mindset had reached a very high level. Although some avatars would occasionally save worlds from disasters, and some would punish humans for their misdeeds, at its core, Arceus had become like a sage, seeing through everything.
"I understand. I will re-examine the potential space-time hazards. If they exist, I will completely repair them," Arceus nodded and said, simultaneously perceiving the true strength of Fang Yuan and Eevee. This particular Eevee surprisingly possessed the Dream gene and had developed the abilities of its species to heights that all other Eevee could not reach. Moreover, it even wielded the Super Cronos Power...
As for Fang Yuan, he bore many traces of recognition from legendary creatures; his role was not just as simple as a Guardian of the World Tree. Arceus could also sense that Fang Yuan had cultivated many special powers to an extremely high degree. The uniqueness of Fang Yuan and Eevee were complementary.
Even for Arceus, who supervised countless parallel universes, it was rare to come across a Trainer as powerful as Fang Yuan. Yes, those Trainers who had resolved the organization that caused that Pokémon World to collapse counted as well.
The shattering of the World Tree Dreams' Pokémon World was man-made, and Arceus had initially intended to personally punish those responsible. However, they had already been eradicated by others.
And now there was Fang Yuan—two Trainers pulled into the affair due to a space-time collapse, both of them quite exceptional.
Furthermore, Fang Yuan and Eevee had successfully collected the Tablets, restoring the power to it. They were indeed admirable Trainers and Pokémon.
In the future, they deserved some extra care.
That is, if they hadn't seen him sleeping naked.
"Very well, I have received your concerns. You may leave now..." Arceus added; it needed to continue restoring its strength.
Fang Yuan, Eevee: ???
"Respected Arceus, Sir, it has been exceedingly hard for us to gather the Tablets across various parallel universes, an ordeal of life and death. We've been repeatedly caught in legendary disasters, nearly losing our lives. However, we never did it for any reward; even without benefits, we are willing to face the dangers, purely out of our deep admiration for Lord Arceus and for the sake of peace across space and time. Having finally met Lord Arceus and about to part ways, we can't help but feel reluctant. Is there anything else that we can assist you with?" Fang Yuan asked.
"Bwoo... (That's too obvious...)" Eevee thought to itself, bracing for a possible scolding.
Arceus: "..."
Stupid humans, don't think I can't hear the reward you're after.
Arceus wasn't stingy with rewards for those who helped it, but it was certain that these people had already tampered with the Tablets and reaped many benefits. Weren't they satisfied yet? How could Dreams choose such a greedy human as a Guardian?
"There's no need," Arceus said. "However, it is thanks to you that I was awakened. Is there any reward you need?"
It asked, wanting to see if Fang Yuan would be brazen in his request.
Fang Yuan said, "Rewards and such, I've never cared about those things from the start."
"Nonetheless, I do have a small request."
"The shattered Pokémon World has not yet fully merged with Earth. You know that currently, it's only some ancient deities from legends and myths, or some gods that have descended from beyond, who have not yet arrived. This is because Earth space cannot yet withstand their power. However, one can predict that when they do arrive, their immense power is likely to bring some disasters to Earth."
"For instance, Groudon, Kyogre, Infinity Tana..."
"Earth, as the place accepting the Pokémon World, has already suffered many disasters. Now, having finally achieved peace, with the majority of Ordinary Elves finding new homes, and humans and Pokémon living together in harmony, Earth can no longer endure more catastrophes. Therefore, I wonder if you could make their arrival inflict no harm upon Earth, make it more stable..."
"Or alternatively, let me undertake this arduous task!!! You only need to slow down the speed at which their space arrives, then inform me of their spatial coordinates. As your Envoy, I will personally communicate with them! Guiding them to land smoothly!"
Eevee was silent.
Utterly silent.
Although on the surface, it seemed like Fang Yuan was offering to share the workload with Arceus, Eevee felt something was amiss about it coming from Fang Yuan.
Had it been any other Trainer, Du, Da Wu, Hirona, Danti, or even Shang Ren, Eevee would have thought them noble, but its own Trainer, although also great, was suspected of having ulterior motives by Eevee, who simply did not believe Fang Yuan had no other plans!!!
"Ah..." Arceus was also stunned, not expecting Fang Yuan to ask for this.
It fell silent for a moment, then considered the matter from another perspective. Indeed, all creatures from the Pokémon World had come to Earth as refugees.
If they kept bringing disasters to Earth, it would indeed not be right.
Seeing it that way... Fang Yuan seemed to be genuinely considering Earth's well-being.
It appears I have misunderstood the Guardian of the World Tree.
With a Trainer like Fang Yuan protecting Earth, Arceus felt it could rest assured. The World Tree Dreams hadn't chosen the wrong person.
Arceus nodded thoughtfully, "That makes sense. Just as you said, I will control their descent speed, and you will be responsible for guiding them to Earth."
Fang Yuan's face was earnest, and he was very serious: "No problem, leave it to me. I'll make sure to complete this task well."
In the name of the Messenger of Alzus!
Haha, now that I have Arceus' support, not even the Hoopa that Brilliant God PY and Infinity Tana couldn't handle pose a risk. At last, that risk is nullified.
As expected of you, Fang Yuan.