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Chapter 167: So Mega Evolution is now standard for everyone? (4k)

Wataru stood at the entrance of the Green Ridge Dojo, took a deep breath, and assessed the current situation of his team.

His main force is Gyarados, which evolved from Magikarp, which he caught early on. It is level 60 and has formidable strength, making it his greatest asset in overcoming all obstacles.

Next up is Appledra, a Grass/Dragon type, a starter Pokémon, level 58. Its strength is decent, but it just feels a little lacking.

Then there's Rhyperior, a Ground/Rock type, with thick hide and tough skin, making it a solid shield and physical attacker. It's level 59, but unfortunately, it's not a Dragon type at all... it just has "Dragon" in its name.

Finally, there's Flygon, which is his first true pure Dragon-type Pokémon. It's level 60 and evolved from a Trapinch he caught in the desert. It took him a lot of effort to get it, and it's one of his current trump cards.

"Sigh, dragons are rare in real life, and even rarer in games."

Lance sighed. There are so few Dragon-type Pokémon you can encounter in the early stages of this game; he was already considered lucky to have caught and raised one.

However, it is clear that this team composition is not ideal for him, the Dragon King.

After letting out a long breath, he controlled his character and walked into the Green Ridge Gym.

The interior of this dojo is quite interesting. The lighting is somewhat psychedelic, and the walls and floors are painted with patterns resembling cosmic stars. It even seems as if fine starlight powder is floating in the air.

Several gym leaders dressed in psychic robes stood scattered around, blocking Lance's path, and behind them were many statue-like mechanisms.

To challenge a gym leader, you must first get past these trainers and solve the puzzles within the gym.

The so-called "mechanisms" are circular teleportation points on the ground that flash blue light. Stepping on them will instantly teleport your character to another area of ​​the gym.

These teleportation points are intricate and require repeatedly pressing the interaction button on the statues to adjust the teleportation location in order to continue moving forward.

Lance could only patiently defeat the trainers blocking his way while trying out each teleportation point and recording their teleportation locations.

This process took him a lot of time, and he was sent back to the starting point several times, which made him quite annoyed.

"This is such a hassle..."

To be honest, some people might like this kind of puzzle-solving content, but definitely not someone like him.

Finally, after another teleportation, the scene before him stabilized.

He arrived at a more spacious battle platform, as if he were under a starry sky.

Meanwhile, the twin owners of Green Ridge City, Maple and Nan, whom they had met once before, were already standing there, seemingly having waited for a long time.

"You've finally arrived," Feng said with a smile.

“Friend, let’s see just how strong you really are,” Nan echoed softly.

Without any unnecessary words, the battle began immediately.

The screen switched to the double battle interface. A Pokémon each appeared in front of Maple and Nan—Maple sent out Indeedee, while Nan sent out Brimwyn.

"Double?"

Du frowned.

He rarely plays doubles matches and is more skilled at singles.

This is true both in real life and in games.

He quickly thought it over and sent out Flygon and Gyarados, intending to start with his two strongest Pokémon.

This is a Psychic-type gym, and Gyarados, with its Dark-type move "Crunch," has a natural advantage.

However, as soon as the battle began, Wataru felt immense pressure.

[The Servant's ability "Psychic" has been activated!]

The field was instantly enveloped in a superpowered light screen.

A game prompt also popped up.

[Psychic Terrain has been activated, boosting the power of Psychic-type moves! Pokémon can no longer fall asleep!]

"Trouble..."

Lance's heart sank; the opponent's first Pokémon was one with the Terrain ability!
Without time to think, I had Flygon use Earth Power to attack Indeedee, and at the same time had Gyarados use Crunch to attack Brimwyn.

According to Lance, Gyarados's offensive capabilities should be sufficient to one-shot Brimwyn using Crunch, a move that is super effective against Psychic-type moves.

However, her opponent, Boumleyn, was even faster!

[Brimwyn used "Trick Room"!]

The rules of the entire space seem to have been distorted, with slower Pokémon moving first!
Lance's expression turned somewhat grim. His Gyarados and Flygon weren't slow, but under Trick Room, they were actually slower than their opponent!
However, this shouldn't be a problem, right? It'll just make the subsequent battles a bit more troublesome.
After all, Bumriwyn used his precious attack opportunity to open Trick Room, and a single Eevee is obviously not enough to threaten both Violent Dragon and Flygon at the same time.

But the next moment, something completely unexpected happened.

Using Trick Room to make the first move, the Butler suddenly raised a hand and beckoned towards the two Pokémon, forming an illusory finger and making the same gesture.

[The servant used "Look at me!"]

Indeedee attracted the attention of all of Lance's Pokémon, and Flygon and Gyarados involuntarily attacked Indeedee!
Although Indeedee withstood two attacks, its health dropped significantly, almost to zero, but it was clearly not built up with high durability.

However, he successfully used this skill to protect Brimwyn, who was responsible for dealing damage!

"Oops."

Du frowned slightly, as if he had realized the seriousness of the problem.

And right after Watari's attack ended, a new round began!
However, this time, with the help of Trick Room, it was clearly the opponent's two Pokémon that made the first move!
[Brimwyn used "Help"!]

[Aibou Samurai used "Wide-Area Combat Power"!]

[The Life Orb carried by the Attendant has increased skill damage! His HP has decreased slightly!]

A dazzling blue light burst forth from Brimwyn's body, transforming into a giant hand that formed a handshake shape above Assassin's head!

With the help of Psychic Field, Indeedee unleashed a powerful psychic shockwave that swept across the entire field, attacking both Flygon and Gyarados!
Outstanding effect!

The two Pokémon's health dropped drastically in an instant, and they were instantly defeated!

"This damage???"

Lance's heart tightened, and he sent out two new Pokémon. Even worse, as the second round began, Indeedee used [Morning Light] to restore Orange's HP! And then Brimwyn unleashed another [Wide Area Power]!
The battle continues.

Wataru had already accepted that he had almost no chance of winning this battle, so he simply continued fighting as before, trying to gather information about the dojo master.

But when Nan retrieved Brimwyn, he replaced it with the Sunrock that he had seen before.

After the Sun Rock appeared, it immediately activated the [Reflective Wall]!
Maple's attendant continued to use "Look at me!" to draw attention away from the enemy.

At this point, Lance had completely given up on the battle. He used his last chance to successfully defeat Indeedee and wanted to see what Pokémon Indeedee would have next.
However, the next moment, Feng threw out a Poké Ball, and a slender figure instantly appeared on the battlefield.

Gardevoir has appeared!
But this time, it doesn't seem to be an ordinary Gardevoir!
The instant Gardevoir appeared, Gym Leader Nan raised his hand, and a strange stone on his wrist suddenly burst forth with an incredibly dazzling rainbow light! That light, like a living bond, instantly connected him and Gardevoir!

"Gardedor, evolve beyond your limits!" Nan's voice was filled with unprecedented seriousness.

Watari's eyes widened instantly.

Damn it? ?
The next moment, rainbow light completely enveloped Gardevoir, and its form underwent a dramatic change within the light! When the light faded, a brand new, more elegant, and powerful Pokémon appeared on the field!
Its skirt became more gorgeous and fluffy, like a blooming galaxy, its horns became longer, and the texture of its chest changed. Overall, it exuded an amazing and powerful superpower aura!
Mega Gardevoir!
Du was completely stunned, his mouth slightly open.

Mega Evolution?!
This gym leader is already difficult enough, yet it also has a Mega Evolution mechanic?
And it's Gardevoir's Mega Evolution!

This power... feels more concentrated and focused than the previous Mega Gyarados, and it's filled with a sense of mental pressure!
Before Du could think further...

Mega Gardevoir has used the "Power of the Moon"!

A powerful fairy energy bombarded Wataru's desert dragonfly!

【Excellent effect! 】

The desert dragonfly, which had already been fighting a tough battle, could not withstand this terrifying blow and collapsed with a mournful cry!
Lance's last Pokémon was Appledra, which faced the powerful Mega Gardevoir and the Metagross that Maple had just sent out, which was almost at full strength. The result was a foregone conclusion.

The screen dimmed and then brightened.

You lost to Gym Leaders Maple and Nan!

Du stared at the word "failure" on the screen, remaining silent for a long time.

His Pokémon level is clearly higher, and his individual strength is not weak either.

But in this doubles battle, he lost without any chance to fight back. The opposing gym leader's Pokémon combinations, abilities, and moves seemed to be meticulously designed for doubles, completely shutting down his offensive rhythm at every turn.

The appearance of Mega Gardevoir finally made him completely abandon his plan to challenge the gym in the short term.
This dojo is just too strong...

But if you guys are so skilled, why did you need my help when we were in the cave?
Du sighed helplessly, realizing a problem—he was stuck again.

It seems that continuing the storyline won't be so easy.

He controlled his character and left the Pokémon Center somewhat dejectedly, returning to the city streets.

I didn't really take the power of Mega Evolution seriously at first, but now it seems I should probably think of a way to get my hands on it.

However, before he could even think about whether to level up or find out the principles of Mega Evolution, the game's plot forcibly pushed him forward—Daigo's figure suddenly appeared on the screen, his expression quite serious, even a little anxious.

"Dragon-type is the best? You're here just in time!" Daigo quickly walked up to his character, and the dialogue was triggered automatically.

"There's no time to explain! Those guys from Team Lava have suddenly stormed into the center of the universe. Their target is probably not simple! I have to get there immediately. Every person counts, and you come too!"

Without giving Wataru a chance to choose, the scene changes, and his character is already standing with Daigo at the entrance of a huge, futuristic building—the center of the universe.

Behind the building, there is even a huge rocket standing, which looks particularly amazing.

At this moment, the staff lying on the ground at the entrance and the faint sound of explosions indicated that the place had been invaded by the lava flow.

"Let's split up and stop them as soon as possible!"

After Daigo finished speaking, he rushed in first.

Lance, controlling his character, followed closely behind. The interior of the center of the universe was complex, with numerous passages. Team Magma members would occasionally jump out to block him, but Lance, who was in a bad mood, would quickly clear them out with Gyarados and Flygon.

Just as he ventured deeper into a hall resembling a central control room, the sounds of fierce fighting erupted.

He rushed over and saw Daigo fighting against several elite Team Magma members. On the other side, a young man with silver hair, wearing black outfit and a cold expression—his old acquaintance Gladion—was being entangled by two Team Magma members and was unable to break free.

"Tsk!"

Gladion clicked his tongue, clearly a little anxious. He was quite strong, but Team Lava had just too many members.

Without hesitation, Wataru immediately took control of his character and joined the battle against Team Magma.

"Leave this to me!" Watari shouted, pressing the interaction button. "You go first!"

Gladion glanced at Wataru, who had suddenly appeared, with some surprise, but given the urgency of the situation, he nodded: "...Thanks!"

After saying that, he commanded his silver companion to repel one of the team members and took the opportunity to rush towards the passage leading to a deeper part.

With Wataru and Daigo joining the fray, the battle here quickly came to an end.

Daigo breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank goodness you arrived in time. We can't let Team Magma succeed; we must hold this place and not let them advance another step!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than another wave of Lava Team members surged in, led by a minor leader. The leader was none other than an officer of the Lava Team.

"Oh? Daigo? You got here so quickly?"

"Hmph, so what if you're a champion? Don't even think about stopping our Lava Team's grand ambitions!" the leader shouted arrogantly.

The screen went black, and the battle interface reopened. This time, Wataru and Daigo fought side-by-side against Flame and his minions; it was still a doubles battle.

The battle was not in any suspense. Although Lance's team was not of a high level, Steven, as the champion, had extremely strong Pokémon.

Strictly speaking, Wataru didn't participate much in this battle at all.

What truly shocked everyone was the Metagross that Daigo sent out during the battle.

At the start of the battle, right after Metagross appeared, Steven raised his wrist, and a familiar Key Stone on it burst forth with a dazzling rainbow light!

"Respond to my heart, Metagross! Mega Evolution!"

Du: ???

Wait, buddy, you have one too??

(End of this chapter)