Pokémon: Hoenen Rage

Chapter 344: The Progress of Hatred—History of Conquests and Grudges (25)

In the afternoon, in a rather simple two-story building.

The living room is not large, with three sofas, one large, two small, and a coffee table, so there is not much space left.

This is the home of Bernardo, the leader of the mountain people.

"Come, come, sit here, don't be restrained, Cortina, come and sit." Standing up from the small sofa by the window, Bernardo repeatedly waved his hands and beckoned the three of them to sit down, "The hairstyle before was a little bit. Where's the young man? Why didn't he come? "

"Huayue prefers to compete with masters. I happened to see Villarrica gathering all the heroes, so I guess I went to compete with others." Lai smiled and apologized for Huayue.

Bernardo laughed and said nonchalantly: "Young people, it's good to be motivated. I'm familiar with that young man. That competition you call is the Caiyou Conference. He is the runner-up and he is also a young talent!"

"He would also be very happy if he knew that senior praised him like this."

After some polite remarks, Bernardo got down to the topic:
"You said this morning that you wanted to know something about our grievances with the alliance. This surprised me, but it's also a good thing. Let's just talk casually today?"

"Then thank you, senior. I do have a lot of confusion. I really want to know where the grievances between the Alliance and the mountain people come from."

"It's a long story. There are two points of scoring. The situation here is very different from that of our compatriots in the east. Let's talk about our side first."

"From the name, it's not difficult to tell that we are not on the same side as the Fengyuan Alliance."

"However, the people of the Fengyuan Alliance are not outsiders. For generations, we, the people of the mountains in the north, the people of the forests in the east, and the people of the sea in the south, have lived together in harmony. Occasionally there may be some friction, but it is not a big deal."

"However, about 100 years ago, some of the people of the Southeast Sea and the people of the mountains over the Meteor Falls reached a cooperation and jointly established the alliance you have today. At that time, their headquarters was still in what is now called Kaina. city."

"Relying on advanced technology they didn't know where, they expanded outwards from the sea and became more powerful. They were not satisfied with the scope of control at that time, and contacted the people of the forest in the east, and together they squeezed our There’s room for survival.”

"Like us, there are many sea people in the south who either fought like us or were annexed by the Alliance."

"Eighty years ago, the central area was captured by the Alliance, and the city called Zijin was built."

"Seventy years ago, we lost the last land west and south of Chimney Hill due to attacks from two sides."

"Fifty years ago, we suffered a disastrous defeat in the Northland plains, losing the northernmost mountains and the plains nourished by the Chimney Mountains."

"40 years ago, we lost the main peak of Chimney Mountain, and until today, we are still confronting the alliance here."

"Thirty years ago, there seemed to be some changes in the mountain people of Meteor Falls. They moved collectively to the area controlled by the alliance. In the city called Kanaz, there was only a very small group left. They seemed to have differences with them and with us. Got in touch.”

"Now, Villarrica is the last and most important homeland for the people of the mountains. Millions of our compatriots regard us as their last hope."

"It is not that no one is willing to cooperate with the Alliance. The people in the place called Fuyan Town are part of our mountain people. Speaking of which, they are somewhat related to me by blood."

"However, most of us still cannot forgive the alliance's brutal aggression."

"Only when they are defeated on the battlefield will they be willing to communicate with us. Otherwise, they will just devour our land one bite at a time."

"You have also seen that our strength is already very weak compared to the alliance. The reason why we can survive to this day is also due to the complex terrain here and the constant turmoil in other areas, which has absorbed most of the energy of the alliance."

"In order to ensure our survival, we are willing to fight for all the forces that can cooperate, including the former Red Flame Song and his Lava Team. Although I completely disagree with his proposition. I just never thought that he would also betray us, the people of the mountains. "

"However, in a few years, we will no longer be opponents of the alliance. Young people like you are something we can't even imagine in Villarrica."

"But I'm very pleased to see that you have a good relationship with children like Cortna. There are also people in the alliance who are willing to communicate and dialogue with us. This is a good start."

Speaking of this, Bernardo felt quite emotional. He had been fighting with the Alliance since his youth, and he was not far away from old age now.

After half a lifetime of fighting, what we ushered in was the growing decline of the mountain people and the growing strength of the alliance.

When he was young, the people of the mountain still had five powerful heavenly kings. Today, there are only two left. It is not known when the next one will appear. If it were not for the disastrous events of the alliance in the past few years, Without talent, it may be difficult for them to survive.However, that disaster also had a great impact on the people of the mountain. A powerful king of heaven died in battle, and many Mesozoic people also died as a result.

Compared to the wealthy alliance, the Mountain People's recovery appears to be slower.

"Senior Bernardo, what's the situation in the east?"

Rai's question brought Bernardola, who was lost in memories and contemplation, back to reality.

"Sorry, I remembered something, let's keep talking."

"The situation for our compatriots in the east is more complicated. They have to face attacks from the forest people and the alliance at the same time."

"In the early years, we once had a mountain forest with abundant resources, but a few decades ago, for unknown reasons, the wind and sand from the desert in the south began to erode it."

"In just a few years, that fertile land became barren of grass. As far as the eye could see, there was only sand and stones."

"Taking advantage of the difficult life, the Alliance launched an attack on the compatriots over there. Taking the flying Pokémon of the Forest People as the vanguard, the main force of the Alliance marched straight in. Cournoye, the largest settlement, fell, and a large number of compatriots hid in Deep in the mountains, they have not yet been able to gather themselves again.”

"However, the alliance failed to take advantage. Perhaps God was wise. The Kut volcano erupted, and the main force of the alliance, which did not understand the terrain, was almost wiped out."

"In the following decades, the Alliance, the people of the forest, and our people of the mountains fought repeatedly in that area."

Speaking of this, Na Qi showed a look of concern, and interrupted:

"We, the people of the forest, have always been looking towards the dense forests in the north to open up living space. How come we have become an accomplice of the alliance from what you said?"

"Every battle is because the people of the mountains burned, killed, looted and acted recklessly in our settlements in the west. Why didn't Senior Bernardo mention these things at all?"

Bernardo didn't take Naqi's question seriously and gave his own answer:

"Little girl, what you are talking about is probably what you have known since you were born, right?"

"You are right. Driven by hatred and the pressure of survival, many compatriots in the east have completely turned into bandits and provoked countless disputes. I do not shy away from this matter."

"Even many of our compatriots will fight against them."

"But we need to be clear that the history of this matter did not start more than ten years ago, but spans nearly 100 years."

Naqi couldn't refute Bernardo's words. Although she still had grievances, she sat down under Lai's comfort and waited for Bernardo's next words.

Looking at the two people with a smile, Bernardo at this moment did have the demeanor of a loyal elder, and continued:
"Of course, we don't need to discuss this topic today. Let me continue."

"The long battle continued until more than ten years ago, a young man named Mo Shu became the leader of the forest people. That little guy signed some agreements with his compatriots in the east."

"Since then, the people of the forest have rarely participated in fighting with us. They have also left a small piece of land with good water and grass for some compatriots who are unwilling to continue fighting to live there."

"To this day, the people of the forest and our compatriots have been able to repair the relationship to the point of truce, and even temporarily resumed communication, largely due to his contribution. In this regard, even for us in Villarrica, Also grateful.”

"Little girl, you are a citizen of the forest. You should recognize him, right? With your qualifications and strength, I think you are also a leader among the people of the forest. Maybe you have met him before?"

With that said, Bernardo turned his questioning eyes to Naqi.

"My father's name is Moshu."

Naqi nodded reservedly.

(End of this chapter)