Pokémon: Did you play Pokémon today?

Chapter 350 "Please choose your legendary partner to fight alongside you: Entei/Raikō/Suicune"

"???"

"What just happened? When were the gold and silver balls switched?"

"Masked Man: Where's my huge time portal?.jpg"

The masked man stared incredulously at the handsome researcher, his fingers tightening suddenly due to extreme anger and shock!

Click!

The ordinary red and white ball in his hand was instantly crushed to pieces, with plastic and metal fragments falling from between his fingers.

The "Shrabah" who should have been trapped there was nowhere to be found.

"Masked Man: How is this possible!? An illusion? No! I clearly felt the energy fluctuations of the Mythical Pokémon! There can't be any mistake!"

His tone became urgent, and he no longer had the composure and control he had shown before.

"Handsome Researcher: The fluctuations you sensed are indeed correct —"

The handsome researcher paused, then chuckled softly.

"Handsome Researcher: But—who says the summoned Mythical Pokémon is necessarily Celebi?"

As he finished speaking, the air around him suddenly rippled like water.

Immediately afterwards, the Celebi that had just been "tamed" slowly re-emerged from the ripples!

It still blinked its innocent big eyes.

But the next second, under the masked man's gaze...

The shrub trembled slightly, and the emerald green color on its body quickly dissipated like faded paint.

Her petite body began to undergo a wondrous transformation, and a slender, nimble tail extended from behind her—

With a slight flash of light, a pink figure, as delicate as a kitten, landed lightly on the handsome researcher's shoulder.

She nuzzled his cheek affectionately with her head and made a cute little noise.

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

Whether it was the masked man in the game, or Dante, Qibana, and even the entire live stream chat, everyone fell silent.

A few seconds later, the barrage of comments resumed its explosive flow.

"Pressure Massenet~"

"A battle of wits! Twists and turns!"

"Dreamlike?! It's a dream!!!"

"Using Dream Transformation Celebi to set up a trap?! That's some serious stunt!!!"

"Handsome researcher: Didn't expect that, did you.jpg"

"Masked Man: I thought I was on the second floor and he was on the first floor, but it turns out he's on the fifth floor!"

In the game, the masked man's body trembled slightly.

Masked Man: Dream! You! No wonder—no wonder I felt something was off from the beginning—

His voice was filled with barely suppressed anger.

"Masked Man: You knew from the beginning that I was following this kid, right? That's why you deliberately orchestrated this whole show, using him as bait and information as a trap, just to lure me out and get the gold and silver balls back?"

"Handsome Researcher: Actually, I can't be 100% sure you'll follow him, or when and where you'll appear—it's more like a fishing operation based on intelligence analysis and risk assessment."

The handsome researcher shrugged, his tone so frank it was infuriating.

He seemed to remember something, and then added in a relaxed tone.

"Handsome Researcher: Oh, right, about the Silver Feather and Rainbow Feather being able to summon Celebi or something — this is just something I made up on the spot to increase credibility and lure you in. I was just saying it casually, so don't take it too seriously."

"Handsome Researcher: Also, these two feathers I'm holding now are actually imitations made from feathers shed by bird-type Pokémon, with some minor processing. Look."

As soon as he finished speaking, the two "legendary feathers" in his hands, which had originally radiated a holy light, instantly lost their luster and faded in color.

It turned into two bird feathers that even looked a bit rough, which he casually tossed on the ground.

"Masked Man: ————"

The masked man fell completely silent.

Although his expression was hidden by a mask, his clenched fists cracked, and ice crystals suddenly gathered around him—

Everyone knows how utterly vulnerable this mysterious villain is right now!

"Hahahaha! A triple trick of fake information + fake props + dreamy cosplay! I'm dying of laughter!"

"Masked Man: You dare to play me?!"

"About how I used counterfeit and substandard products to lure out the ultimate boss."

"Handsome Researcher: You didn't expect that, did you? I'm a fraudster (not really)."

"This plot is so exciting! No wonder it's Teacher Xianyu!"

"Masked Man: I thought I was on the third level, but it turns out the researcher is in the atmosphere!"

"Hiss—I knew it!"

Cibana was full of energy, and the previous frustration was completely gone.

He squeezed next to Dandi, almost pressing his face against the screen, staring intently at the handsome researcher with a gentle smile on the screen.

"Things are definitely not that simple! So we—no, Ah Xiang—were we bait from the very beginning?! This guy is ruthless enough to fool even the players?!"

"Amazing! Absolutely amazing! No wonder it's the NPC that consistently ranks number one on the popularity charts!"

He patted Dan Di on the shoulder forcefully.

"I admit, this guy is definitely a tiny bit smarter than me when it comes to using his brain!"

You're crowding me—

Dante nudged the overly excited Chibana away with his elbow with a hint of disdain, but his gaze remained fixed on the screen as he fell into deep thought.

"Was he already planning this from the moment we met at the Pokémon Center?"

"No wonder he so easily told us such important information about Ho-Oh, Lugia, Celebi, and the Gold and Silver Balls —"

"It was all a smokescreen to increase the credibility of this trap!"

The more he analyzed it, the more he felt that this handsome researcher was so meticulous that it reached an awe-inspiring level.

"Although the methods were somewhat—well, rather unusual."

Emperor Dan carefully considered his words.

"But I have to admit that if I were in his position, trying to wrest the gold and silver balls, which are crucial to world security, from such a mysterious and powerful opponent, I probably wouldn't have done as well as him."

The more he compared the image of the handsome researcher to that of Dr. Shiraishu, the stronger his admiration became.

As expected of Dr. Shiraishu, he's truly exceptional when it comes to using his brain!

They are incredibly skilled in strategy and wisdom.

Dan even began to reflect on himself.

As the champion of the Galar region, he has always preferred to solve problems with positive, absolute power.

But this battle of wits taught him that in some situations, pure "force" might not be able to break the deadlock, and might even lead to a deeper trap.

He felt it was time for him to broaden his way of thinking.

As a champion, you can't just be reckless.

If in the future we really encounter a situation of great importance where the enemy is hiding in the shadows.

If you don't have an effective solution, then you really have to live up to the champion's cape you wear.

"Hey, Dan-te! Stop spacing out!"

"I can't wait any longer," Cibana urged excitedly. He was very satisfied with the dramatic twists and turns of the show and now just wanted to see the villain completely crushed.

"Quick! Now! Control Hibiki and, together with the handsome researcher, take down this masked man who's putting on airs!"

Leon nodded, about to press the button to summon a Pokémon.

Right now!

call-

A sudden, extremely strong cold wind swept through the entire underground space!

Centered on the masked man, a visible icy blue cold wave spread out like a shockwave!

The ground, the walls, the ancient stone steps —

Everything in sight instantly condensed into crystal-clear ice crystals!

The temperature plummeted to the point where your breath would freeze instantly!

Even more terrifying, a violent blizzard suddenly appeared out of nowhere at the bottom of the tower!

Countless rough and sharp ice shards were swept up in the roaring whirlwind, like countless sharp knives, indiscriminately cutting everything in the space!

The already dim environment was instantly filled with white snow and howling winds, reducing visibility to extremely low levels!

"Mew~"

With a light leap, Dream jumped off the handsome researcher's shoulder and stood in front of him.

Its small body emitted a soft pink glow, and a transparent spherical shield expanded in the blink of an eye, firmly keeping out the raging wind and snow.

At that moment, the masked man's chilling voice finally drifted out through the howling blizzard.

"Masked Man: This time—I admit I made a mistake, but—"

He paused, his tone regaining a hint of the arrogance of the strong.

"Masked Man: I want to leave—no one can stop you."

Upon hearing this, coupled with the terrifying scene of earth-shattering change, the live chat exploded!

"Damn! What a liar! He was completely fooled, lost everything, and still had to spout nonsense before leaving!"

"Here it comes! The classic villain's escape sequence when they can't win!"

"Is this the villain's last act of defiance? I love it!"

"There's nothing we can do, they really have the right to show off! Look at the scale and power of this blizzard—is this something a human could create?"

"Handsome researcher! Give him a good beating! I can't stand these arrogant show-offs who keep bragging even after losing! Let Dream teach him a lesson!"

"pressure!!!"

Looking at the terrifying blizzard with its full special effects on the screen, Leon glanced at the eager-to-try-it-out Kibana beside him.

He then quite rationally and decisively abandoned his plan to summon his team of Pokémon, whose average level was only around 20.

"Don't rush, Chibana, this is a battle we can't get involved in at this stage."

joke.

As a top trainer, he could immediately determine the energy level and destructive power contained in the blizzard.

If you throw all those "babies" in his team into this AOE environment now, they'll probably all be instantly killed and then revived at the Pokémon Center at lightning speed.

The masked man gave the handsome researcher a deep look, and seeing that he didn't seem to have any intention of pursuing him immediately, he let out a soft hum that had no clear meaning.

He then turned around, intending to blend into the howling wind and snow behind him and disappear.

"Handsome Researcher: Wait a minute—"

The handsome researcher's voice remained steady, even carrying a hint of amusement, clearly piercing through the clamor of the blizzard.

"Handsome researcher: What kind of guest would leave without even having a sip of tea?"

The moment the words fell.

The entire ancient, charred tower began to tremble from the inside out!

Buzz—

Crimson flames burst forth from the charred marks on the tower and from the cracks in the floor!

They weren't burning randomly, but rather coalescing and swirling around each other as if they were alive!

In the midst of the raging ice and snow storm, a scorching, churning vacuum zone was actually created!

Next up was Thunder!

Golden electric snakes danced and exploded wildly, their blinding light illuminating the entire dark underground space covered in ice and snow as if it were daytime. The power of thunder spread domineeringly, and wherever it passed, the ice crystals cracked under the strain.

As flames and thunder appeared, the ice crystals and snowflakes swept up by the blizzard began to converge and melt, defying the laws of physics.

It transforms into clear, trickling streams, and then recombines within them!

Flames, thunder, flowing water —

Three distinct substances, yet sharing a common origin and coexisting, have formed a magnificent and awe-inspiring triangular balance at the base of this ancient tower!

next moment.

Three long roars, one after another, resounded simultaneously throughout the space!

Under the watchful eyes of Dante, Qibana, and all the viewers in the live stream.

Three enormous figures, each with a different posture, bathed in flames, entwined with lightning, and treading on clear streams, seemed to have stepped out of ancient murals and legends!

At the same time, they descended from the sky with a terrifying aura that could suppress everything, and landed steadily in the "sacred domain" constructed by their combined power!

Yan Emperor!

Thunder God!

Sui-kun!

The three legendary divine beasts have descended at this moment!

Their gazes were all fixed on the figure trying to escape in the blizzard—the masked man!

"!!!!!!!!!"

"The Three Holy Beasts?! They're all here?! 666, an ambush from all sides!"

"I was totally blown away! This is incredible!"

"So that was the backup plan! The handsome researcher had already called for reinforcements?!"

"It's on fire! It's really on fire!"

"Masked Man: Is it too late for me to run away now?"

Before anyone could recover, the handsome researcher patted Ah Xiang on the shoulder in a gentle tone.

"Handsome Researcher: Your courage and perseverance have proven that you are a trustworthy trainer."

"Handsome researcher: Now, are you willing to fight alongside me and them—?"

The moment those words were spoken, the entire game screen changed!

Time seemed to slow down, and our gaze focused on the three sacred beasts standing side by side.

A system notification appeared in the center of the screen.

"Please choose a legendary partner to fight alongside you: Entei/Raikō/Suicune"

"Fight together?! Does this mean we have to choose one of the Three Holy Beasts to temporarily form a team?!"

Chibana was so excited that he grabbed Dante's arm, his voice trembling.

Dan Di couldn't help but swallow, his heart pounding.

He tried pushing the handle, and sure enough, he was able to move back and forth between the three sacred beasts.

A chance to fight alongside legendary Pokémon!

This has only happened once in the entire history of Pokémon games!

Although it doesn't form a bond, being able to personally command a legendary Pokémon in a battle is definitely one of the experiences that every trainer player dreams of!

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