NOVEL NEXT Chapter 133
The amazing thing about “Capsule Monsters” is that it knows no borders.
Even “Super Mario” was just a somewhat famous game in the Kingdom of Ra—not quite at the level of a national game.
But “Capsule Monsters” was different.
Children from the Kingdom of Ra and the Yura Republic, literally every race and country, became slaves to this game.
“Do you guys know what this is?”
“That’s a Capsule Monster! How do you have that!?”
“Hehe! My dad brought it back from the Zers Empire as a souvenir. Aren’t you jealous?”
Through the World Tree Network, children from other countries who first saw the animation begged their parents to buy them Capsule Monsters, and some fortunate kids managed to get it faster than their friends.
Thus, before even exporting, the demand for Capsule Monsters began, and traders from various countries got busy.
“Please sell us Capsule Monsters. We’ll cover all the shipping costs.”
“We’ll handle both production and distribution. Just provide the game.”
Merchants from the Kingdom of Ra and the Yura Republic met with the Magus Society and made great offers, and Yuren and Sylvia, after discussions, started exporting Capsule Monsters to the company that offered the best conditions.
Soon, the Capsule Monster craze began in both the Kingdom of Ra and the Yura Republic.
“Mom! Buy me a Capsule Monster!!”
“Is there no Capsule Monster here?”
“I’m sorry. We’ve just sold out.”
The popularity of Capsule Monsters, which seemed limitless, peaked with the theatrical animation “Capsule Monster Pyu’s Revenge.”
The news that the first-ever anime movie would be screened in theaters, and that buying a ticket would get you the legendary Capsule Monster “Pyu,” caused theaters to overflow.
Especially when it was announced that it would be screened first at the Zephia Coliseum, Capsule Monster fans from not just the empire but the entire world flocked to Zephia.
“Okay! Okay! Please keep your order.”
“Aaaah!!! Don’t push!!”
Watching this scene, Yuren and Sylvia could hardly believe their eyes.
The crowd gathered at the Coliseum to see the Capsule Monster feature was so massive it made all previously held gaming events look like child’s play.
“Oh my… how many people are there?”
“Just glancing, it looks like at least twice as many as Super Thomas…”
“Can they handle all these people?”
“It seems they couldn’t, so we decided to screen outside the Coliseum. Pyu will only be given to those with tickets.”
If they sent those people away, it might have led to a riot.
Yuren decided to showcase Capsule Monsters even to those who couldn’t enter the Coliseum.
“That’s really amazing. Capsule Monsters, to be honest, I found that game a bit scary.”
“Right? Honestly, I didn’t expect it to get this big.”
Yuren knew Capsule Monsters would succeed.
But he never anticipated it would go this far.
Honestly, Yuren could hardly grasp how far the butterfly effect from Capsule Monsters could go.
“Humans! It’s time for revenge!!”
[“Woooooah!!!!”]
As if sensing Yuren’s thoughts, the screening of the movie began.
The children went wild for the magnificent legendary “Capsule Monster Pyu.”
It was an unforgettable summer for everyone.
*
Thanks to Capsule Monsters, a new culture took root among the children.
That was…
“You! We made eye contact!”
“It’s a Capsule Monster battle!!!”
Whenever they made eye contact on the street, they would start a Capsule Monster battle.
When the screen showing the Capsule Monster output appeared from the Crystal Ball, it became a Capsule Monster League, sending both kids and adults into a frenzy.
And this was the same for the Irene School.
“It’s a duel! Master!!”
“Bring it on! My student Noirin!!”
In the ruthless world of Capsule Monster battles, there were no distinctions between adults and children, or teachers and students.
Only the competition remained.
“Go! Rhinoceros!!”
“Go!! Strange Flower!”
Thus, a typical Capsule Monster battle began again. Capsule Monsters changed the children’s dreams completely.
“Hey kids, what are your future dreams?”
Typically, when children were asked about their future dreams at school, they always wanted to be wizards.
It was a job that promised a good life and looked cool to anyone.
But that changed.
“My dream is to become a Capsule Monster Trainer!”
Children’s dreams shifted to becoming Capsule Monster Trainers.
Teachers thought it was just a childish whim.
After all, the job of a Capsule Monster Trainer didn’t exist.
“Hahaha! Kids, there’s no such job as a ‘Capsule Monster Trainer.’”
Yet the children’s love and passion for Capsule Monsters surpassed imagination, and they found similar jobs.
“Look, kids! By learning this magic and getting a certification, you can become a Monster Trainer who trains monsters!”
“Really?!”
It was a Monster Trainer (tamer) who raised and fought monsters in the Monster Arena.
“Then we’ll be Monster Trainers!”
Once a profession associated with illegal gambling, Monster Trainers instantly became the top dream job for all children.
“Everyone, please welcome the greatest Monster Trainer Ura and his partner Green Demon!! Give them a round of applause!!”
[“Woooooah!!!!”]
“Hello, little friends! I hope you enjoy my amazing games today!!!”
Thanks to this, Monster Tamer Ura enjoyed unprecedented popularity.
Who would have thought that so many children would come to the Monster Arena to watch matches?
Ura sincerely wanted to thank Jiren and the Irene School and invite them to the next match.
Children began watching the Monster Arena’s games wearing [Cleansing Glasses].
*
Due to Capsule Monsters, questions arose among the people of different countries.
That was…
“Which country’s divine beast is the strongest?”
Each nation had a divine beast that symbolized and protected it.
The divine beast of the Zers Empire: “The Sacred Deer Sirael.”
The divine beast of the Yura Republic: “The Golden Wolf Brakkar.”
The divine beast of the Kingdom of Ra: “Fire Dragon Ragnix.”
Though they usually didn’t show themselves in the world, stories spoke of them revealing themselves in times of national crisis.
Though legendary, there was no more interesting subject to discuss than this.
“Of course, it’s the Zers Empire’s Sacred Deer Sirael!”
“What nonsense! It’s the Kingdom of Ra’s Fire Dragon Ragnix!”
“Are you underestimating the Golden Wolf Brakkar of the Yura Republic?!”
Naturally, children talked about these legendary tales and proclaimed their own country’s divine beast was the strongest.
But of course, no one could prove it.
Because it was all just legendary tales.
Ultimately, the only thing kids could do was debate the superiority by comparing Capsule Monsters’ traits and stats.
Did the countless wishes of so many children lead to this?
At the boundary between earth and sky, not seen by the eyes of humans, three divine beasts gathered after a long time.
“It’s been a while for everyone.”
The Fire Dragon Ragnix flaunted its black wings and greeted the other divine beasts.
To this greeting, the Golden Wolf Brakkar replied.
“Yes, it’s been 500 years since the Third Demon Lord War, right?”
Looking silently at the Sacred Deer Sirael, Ragnix said.
“The reason we’re gathered like this is that we all heard that voice, I guess?”
“Yes, lately there’s been a lot of voices calling for us from the human realm.”
To the Sacred Deer Sirael’s words, Brakkar added.
“Yes, I heard it too. It seems they want to know which one of us is the strongest.”
The three divine beasts laughed.
They found humans too adorable.
To think they reminisce about them and speak of them as the best—it was something the divine beasts cherished.
Thus, they felt proud.
That they, amongst the three divine beasts, were the strongest.
“Of course, it’s me who burned the Demon Lord’s army!!”
“Are you belittling the power of sacred light?”
“You’re all still naive. In the face of the great power of the earth, what are fire and light?”
The atmosphere cooled.
Three beings that thought they were the strongest had gathered.
Thus, a fight was inevitable.
“Have they forgotten my strength? I’ll remind them!!”
“I’ll make them remember my brilliant light!!”
“Both of you be quiet in the presence of the great earth!!”
So the divine beasts began to fight.
Even though they tried to remain hidden from human sight, the clash of divine powers couldn’t easily be concealed.
In the end, it was observable even to humans.
“Today, a massive pillar of flames and light and seismic waves were observed in the Southern Sea. The Observatory is investigating what could have caused this, wondering if it’s another attack from the Demon Lord’s army.”
“That sounds ominous.”
“It’s fine, my student. There won’t be any big issue.”
The culprit behind all this chaos, Yuren, was peacefully playing games while munching on potato chips, listening to the weather forecast.
Summer faded, and autumn was coming.