Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

"That's the situation. This is the third time this year."

Evening, in the pavilion in the backyard of the Fuyan Dojo.

Aysa recounted all the information she knew.

original.

This is not the first time Chimney Mountain has experienced tremors.

This has happened twice this year, the first time being at the beginning of the year.

Everyone initially thought a volcanic eruption was imminent, which terrified the townspeople so much that they packed their bags overnight.

However, after careful examination, Mura found no signs of cracks in the mountain.

At the same time, Devon, the company that built its ultra-high temperature smelting plant north of Chimney Mountain, also issued a statement saying that after geothermal energy assessment, Chimney Mountain did not meet the conditions for eruption.

The lava surge was caused by the sudden collective activity of Pokémon living in the lava, which caused vibrations in the volcano's inner walls.

After a period of time, the lava will return to its original position.

This dispelled the residents' doubts.

After the second tremor, Dewen gave the same explanation.

Mura also found nothing unusual.

The residents have also begun to get used to it.

After hearing all this, Oreki couldn't help but think of his past experiences in the New World.

That was the scene when he first encountered the lava dragon inside the volcano.

It's not so much similar as it was before, but exactly the same!

The lava dragon darted back and forth in the underground lava, altering the terrain, trying to trap him with the rising lava.

therefore.

There is a loophole in Devon's statement, or rather, some things are not clearly explained.

That's why Pokémon in the lava suddenly become active in groups.

The Lava Dragon did that because it, as an "outsider," had invaded its territory.

So what about the Pokémon that live in Mt. Chimney?

"Can't fly?!"

Oreki had this idea, but quickly dismissed it.

"Can't fly" is just a joke; "Earth Incarnate" is Groudon's real name.

If that guy really woke up, how could it just be a temporary rise in lava?

"never mind."

Unable to figure it out, Oreki simply stopped caring.

Currently, all he needs to do is work hard to train Pokémon and forge high-star weapons and armor so that he can gain a foothold in the upcoming legendary Pokémon battles.

So, let's go and get the metal ore back first.

"only……"

Asha suddenly scratched her head, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Oreki stopped in his tracks. "But what?"

"The second tremor was more than two months after the first, but it should be less than two months since this one."

"You mean it's become more frequent?"

"yes."

Aysa nodded. "And doesn't the teacher find it strange that the Pokémon in the lava would suddenly start grouping up, and only every two months?"

Seeing that Aysa had realized this, Oreki thought for a moment and suddenly asked.

"Did Gym Leader Mura investigate the situation inside the lava?"

"Yes, after the second tremor, Grandpa sent his platypus to infiltrate the lava to investigate, but when it came out, he didn't say why. He just told me not to worry, that the volcano wouldn't erupt."

"Since your grandfather has said so, let's not worry about it."

Oreki comforted her.

After all, Mulla was once one of the Elite Four and is now the Gym Leader of LavaCup.

Both morally and logically, we must always pay attention to the safety of Fubuki Town and even the Hoenn region.

The fact that he could travel far away without worry, and that Dr. Solans and Daigo never mentioned these things, proves one thing—Chimney Mountain is at least safe.

That's it.

"Alright, stop worrying. Come down with me to get some things. We were in a rush to get out, and the tools and metal ore are down there."

Oreki gestured for Aya and Cattleya to come down with him.

After this incident, he worried that Asha, this carefree girl, would sneak into Chimney Mountain to investigate the so-called truth.

This is something Oreki doesn't want to see.

He brought the person out, and he must bring them back safely.

Otherwise, it would be his dereliction of duty.

"Okay, okay!"

Asha nodded eagerly.

After thinking it over, Gadria released Metagross and sat on it.

Then, he gently stroked its steel head and gave it a word of advice using his superpowers.

"meta!"

Metagross indicated that it understood.

The three of them returned to the underground cave with their respective Pokémon.

After careful investigation, it was found that the lava had indeed not overflowed.

They had only reached about halfway down the cliff.

Metagross used its superpowers to scan the area, and then, after calculating with its supercomputer-like brain, concluded that the lava was falling at a rate of 1.145 millimeters per second.

At this point, Aysa finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It looks no different from the previous two times.

"Then this trip can be considered over. Cattleya, buy the tickets."

Oreki said with a smile.

Although there was a misunderstanding that the volcano was about to erupt, the ending was still quite perfect.

Xin Ye Miao was very satisfied with the forging of the two swords. The quality of the metal ore had been recognized by the system, and she was just waiting for the forging level to be upgraded so that she could forge even better weapons.

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

"ha??"

Cattleya was immediately displeased.

"Where's my hot spring?"

"Oh right!"

Oreki slapped his forehead. "I almost forgot about that. Let's go back tomorrow then. We'll stay at a hot spring inn tonight."

Upon hearing this...

New Leaf Cat raised its head.

Kirullian seemed to sense something and cast her gaze at it as well.

"Meow..."

Xin Ye Miao mouthed the words but didn't make a sound.

But Kirullian understood.

It's saying—we can see the trainer's muscles again.

What is that silly cat thinking about all day?!

Kirullian was speechless.

then…

The image of the trainer turning to face it while it was soaking in the hot springs on the weekend flashed through its mind...

bah bah bah!

It's all Shin-Ye-Nyan's fault.

You have corrupted my resolve!

This young lady is determined to surpass the trainers!

Kirullian felt her face turn red again, and even felt a little dizzy.

Why are my legs feeling a little weak?

It sounds like the ground is shaking...

Ok? !

wrong!

It quickly shook off the strange thought and instantly released its superpowers to explore its surroundings.

Just then, Oreki's slightly serious voice rang out, and he shielded it and Shin-chan behind him.

"Something big has come out."

"Chiru?"

"A big one?"

Kirullian and Aysa spoke in unison.

"Um."

Cattleya's eyes gleamed with purple light as she pointed to the opposite side.

I looked in the direction she pointed.

Asha exclaimed in surprise.

"This is?!"

"Don't disturb it."

Origami lowered his voice to remind him.

Aysa quickly covered her mouth, her eyes fixed on the unknown creature that had suddenly appeared on the slightly dark cliff face opposite her!

—It has a body that resembles a tortoise, but its body is not green but reddish-brown, mixed with flowing orange spots. It has very stylish anklets on its limbs, its head is covered with a metal shell, and its eyes are orange-red, making it look extremely intimidating.

Aysa swallowed hard. "This is... a Pokémon?"

Upon hearing this, Cattleya also looked at Oreki, knowing that Oreki taught mythology and history.

Taking a deep breath, Oreki slowly nodded.

"The legendary Pokémon born from molten lava, Heatran!"

He really wanted to take back his earlier thought.

Chimney Hill seems a bit unsafe...

Since things have come to this, let's investigate first.

……