Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Latios's "Swap" once again replaced Infernape's position.

When it reappeared, it was already above the Flame Lion.

Violence—!!

This time, the Arrowhawk reacted quickly, flapping its wings and enveloped in azure energy, using "Brave Bird Attack" to lock onto the Infernape in mid-air.

But Infernape ignored the incoming Talonflame and the gust of wind that stung its cheeks, and instead slammed its fist down at Flame Lion.

It knows that it can now completely abandon defense.

Because behind it is a group of reliable companions with whom you can completely entrust your back.

In a short time.

A gentle breeze caressed my face.

Togekiss, transformed into a white light, appeared in the path of Arrowhawk's attack.

A "lightning-fast" strike knocked it aside, and three beams of red, blue, and yellow energy swept across it, causing wisps of electric arcs to leap from the body of the Fiery Arrow Eagle.

Then, specks of light disappeared from Eevee into Infernape's body.

boom!!

With powerful, heavy punches and flames like a volcanic eruption, Infernape successfully activated its "lock-in" ability and maintained its "Blazing" characteristic.

As the battle continued, Infernape even made some progress in developing its "Blaze" ability.

That's why I say it.

Is combat the best form of training?

In the ruins.

The Infernape, covered in blazing flames, slowly rose to its feet. In the crater in the ground, Flame Lion lay there, wounded and motionless.

The second one!

This time.

There wasn't even time for Pachira to marvel.

hum-

After a blurry exchange, Latios burst out of the dust, a milky white halo shooting straight at the Arrowhawk in the sky.

The Arrowhawk, entangled by Togekiss, had no chance to dodge. Its wings were struck by the Cleanse Beam, and its feathers were charred black and fell off like dust.

Violence!

The cries of pain abruptly stopped.

The Infernape appeared before it at some unknown time, its eyes blazing with fire that seemed capable of completely engulfing its body.

Amidst the bewildered, shocked, and frightened expressions of the Arrowhawk, Infernape's combination punches successfully sent it away.

It fell heavily to the ground and became still.

The third one!

As the number of Pachira's Pokémon decreases, the threat she poses to Xia Yan also diminishes.

Xia Yan's gaze towards Paqila stirred a sense of panic within her.

It turns out that the gap between her and Xia Yan was so huge.

"King Squid, Spirit Blade!"

A sudden sound came.

The sharp spiritual blades slicing through layers of barriers directly targeted Xia Yan himself.

"Whoosh!"

Hudi immediately put down the demon fire red fox, crossed the spoons, and launched a "mental shock" to meet the attack.

Amidst the roar.

In the end, a spiritual blade pierced through.

Hu Di's expression darkened.

With just one collision, in a contest of superpowers, it sensed the gap between the two sides.

The owner of these "spiritual blades".

It's at the Heavenly King level!

hum-

A beam of red light shot out from Xia Yan's waist, and his golden figure, as powerful as thunder, met the final "spiritual blade".

The seemingly powerful attack was scattered and destroyed by the swing of the bright white needles, which were wrapped in blue light.

"Hiss!!"

The sleeping Beedrill, after sensing Natsuhiko's danger...

Woke up!

Xia Yan put down the Poké Ball in his hand and looked with a smile at the chubby figure that slowly appeared in his line of sight.

“Mr. Kutherlosch, I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.”

Meanwhile, Pachira behind Xia Yan stared blankly at the giant Beedrill that blocked Xia Yan's path, its imposing aura overwhelming him.

It turns out that it is...

King-level!

Chapter 223 You are now surrounded by me

wait for me?

Kuseros frowned upon hearing Xia Yan's words.

Looking past him at the mess behind him and Pachira's unpleasant expression, Kutheroschi felt a sudden jolt in his heart for some reason.

Finally, Kutheroschi's gaze fell on the giant Beedrill that was lying in front of Xia Yan.

The king-level beetle.

He had never seen a Pokémon like Beedrill raised to the Elite Four level before.

but.

Judging from Beedrill's casual act of destroying Squid King's "Mental Blade" just now.

This Beedrill is probably quite powerful.

The more a Pokémon can be trained to an unpredictable level, the more unique its characteristics tend to be.

in fact.

Don't be fooled by Kuseroschi and Pachira's stunned reaction when they saw the Elite Four-class Beedrill.

Even Beedrill itself was a little confused when it came to sensing itself.

what's the situation?

How come I woke up at the King level after taking a nap?

Then came a bit of excitement.

at last!

After such a long and arduous effort.

It has gone through countless trials and tribulations.

It has finally grown from a weak and helpless horned beetle to a Champion-level Pokémon, following Xia Yan.

This is the best reward for its years of persistent hard work in training and fighting.

As a Beedrill that once had a "Champion-level strength experience card" through Mega Evolution, it is not unfamiliar with the Champion level.

You could even say it's somewhat familiar.

There's absolutely no need to worry about any break-in issues.

This might be another hidden benefit of hyper-evolution.

Xia Yan didn't care about their individual states and thoughts; he simply smiled and continued:

"Should I now address you as Researcher Kutherroschi of the Vladari Institute, or as Mr. Kutherroschi, the highest-ranking officer of Team Flare?"

Kutherloschi frowned and came back to his senses when Xia Yan's voice rang out again.

I glanced at the King Squid beside me.

His brows furrowed even deeper.

As the only Dark and Psychic-type Pokémon in the entire Pokémon world, Squid King has a rather unique attribute.

But it has one major weakness.

That's a four-fold weaker insect!

The Beedrill on the other side is a Bug-type Pokémon.

However, Kutheroschi was not intimidated. He had practically turned against the Carlos Alliance on behalf of the Vladali Institute. As long as he couldn't shut Xia Yan up, things would not end well sooner or later.

Instead of wasting time arguing with Xia Yan here, we should deal with him as soon as possible and then figure out a way to cover up the truth.

"You can call me... Squid King, Hypnosis!"

Kutherloschi used a little trick and immediately shouted.

In an instant, spiraling waves of superpower energy spread outwards toward the location of Beedrill.

Seeing that Kutheroschi actually attacked without saying a word, Xia Yan couldn't help but look at him with more respect.

Not bad.

Unlike other villains, he doesn't talk as much.