Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Upon hearing this, Xingyue gave him a grateful look.

If trained properly, this speaker cricket could become a valuable asset to Zhuqing Village.

But she still said, "I will compile a list of everything you've done, and in return, you'll earn village merit points, which will allow you to exchange them for what you need at the warehouse."

That's exactly what I was waiting for.

What Xia Yan wanted were all the treasures of Zhuqing Village, especially those that were originally meant for the five 'kings'.

"I also can."

"strangeness."

"This is the voice of the handsome Captain Kong, Kongshi, who rested his chin on his hand."

"how?"

Xingyue and several group leaders looked at him.

"It's normal that Captain Magamu didn't show up after investigating the rift. But why didn't the head of the security team, Bellila, come either? She's probably the one who loves fighting the most," Gangshi said thoughtfully.

Xingyue's expression remained unchanged as she slowly said, "I asked the members of the security team when I had some free time, and they said that Berryla only said she went out on patrol."

But because things happened so suddenly, Xingyue didn't have time to care where Berryla had gone.

"Um," Xia Yan coughed and raised his hand.

When everyone's eyes turned to him, he said, "When I first came to the village, I met Team Leader Bellila with Dr. Laben. She took a few team members out and said there was a situation in the farmland."

Upon hearing this, Xingyue's expression changed drastically.

"Leave the village at this time"

"No wonder Cai Hua, the leader of the farming group, is not here either."

"Woo~"

Soroya, nestled in Xia Yan's arms, suddenly pricked up its ears and looked toward the village gate.

Its snow-white fur, interspersed with a touch of crimson, rippled in waves.

Xia Yan followed its gaze.

His eyes were slightly narrowed.

Thump, thump, thump

In the distance, the faint sound of horses' hooves approached.

All I saw was...

A woman in a very disheveled state was lying on a galloping flaming horse, rapidly heading towards Zhuqing Village.

Along with it, there was a faint rumbling sound.

"Isn't that Team Leader Berryla?"

Xia Yan pointed in that direction.

Several people looked over.

"She's injured," said Chahua, the construction team leader.

"Quickly tell Chu'er to get ready," Xingyue hurriedly said.

Chu'er is the head of the medical team and possesses superb medical skills, whether for humans or elves. She is also one of the most important personnel in the logistical support of Zhuqing Village.

Having said that, Xingyue prepared to step forward to greet her.

But it was stopped by a hand.

It's Xia Yan.

He said with a helpless expression, "Team Leader Xingyue, let's get everyone ready to fight."

"Ok?"

Rumbling--

The faint rumbling sound gradually became more pronounced.

Followed by.

They saw that behind Beryl's fiery steed were countless black dots.

They were rapidly approaching this direction, having just crossed the first hill outside Zhuqing Village.

Whether they run on the ground or fly in the sky, they all put in their best effort.

obviously.

The wild elves that were just besieged by us were merely a vanguard; the new group that has arrived is the true main force of the wild elves.

Directly in front of this group of wild elves, the most eye-catching creature was a ferocious elf covered in golden light.

This golden light was just like the Ice Rock Monster King that Xia Yan had defeated before.

Its overall outline resembles a giant praying mantis, except that its body is pieced together from sharp rocks, both the torso and the limbs.

What's most terrifying is the grotesque, axe-like structure at the ends of its hands.

The enormous rock axe was not only sharp but also heavy. If an ordinary human were to be struck by this axe, his body would probably be cut in two.

Even a Pokémon with a special physique would not fare well facing this giant rock axe without sufficient training.

Upon seeing the group of wild elves, Xingyue and the others, though their expressions were grave, managed to remain calm.

But when they saw the golden, ferocious-looking mantis, everyone's expression changed.

“‘King of the Forest’ Mantis!” Xingyue uttered the name with difficulty.

The Forest King, one of the Five Kings.

Xia Yan had previously suspected that the wild Pokémon that kept besieging the city was being driven by a powerful Pokémon.

Among them, the Scyther, one of the five 'Kings' living in the Obsidian Plains, was his biggest suspect.

Now it seems...

He's probably right.

Pearl Team Captain Zhubei's pretty face changed drastically, her expression filled with disbelief, "Where's Kikui?"

Kikui is the field manager of the Pearl Team, just like Hama Ren, whom Natsuhiko had encountered before. The 'King' she is responsible for taking care of is the scythe mantis in front of them.

Now, Scizor is brazenly leading a large group of wild Pokémon to raid Zhuqing Village, but Kiku, who is in charge of taking care of Scizor, has not sent any information.

Whether it was dereliction of duty or death, Zhu Bei, as the captain of the Pearl Team, would not look happy.

"Quickly! Everyone on high alert! And the logistics team, hurry to the warehouse and get the Forest Treasure!"

Xingyue was the first to calm down.

Although she still looked unwell, as the temporary leader, she knew that while everyone else could be thrown into disarray, she couldn't afford to be.

"It's too late."

Xia Yan shook his head, stopping them from taking the treasure.

These treasures of the 'King' are all valuable items; once used, they become scarce.

Xia Yan had long ago set his sights on these treasures.

Moreover, given the current state of the Mantis, even if the treasure is thrown, it will only restore its strength, not calm it down completely.

"Previously in the pure white permafrost, Manager Binlian also tried to calm down the Ice Rock Monster King with the treasure, but it was no use."

"Not necessarily, it might calm the 'King of the Forest' down."

Xingyue was still somewhat unwilling to believe it.

“If it were useful, then Director Kikui wouldn’t have remained completely silent,” Xia Yan added.

Upon hearing this, Xingyue and the group leaders and captains were somewhat at a loss.

For the residents of Zhuqing Village now, the best way to maintain their relationship with the various "kings" is to use the treasure-suppressing system.

Once the treasure loses its effect, then

How to quell the king's rage?

"Moreover, I think that the wild Pokémon that have been attacking the village time and again are very likely being driven by this Scizor. If we can defeat it, there is a high probability that this siege will end." Xia Yan said, expressing his speculation.

"You want to subdue the 'King of the Forest'?"

Xingyue stared straight at Xia Yan.

Xia Yan blinked twice.

Did I say that?

But Xingyue quickly shook her head.

“Your elves are already exhausted, and the ‘Forest King’ is different from the ‘Snowfield King’.”

The Snowfield King Ice Rock Monster is a gentle spirit; its rage will only prevent it from fully unleashing its power.

But the 'Forest King' is already the most easily enraged of all the 'Kings' spirits, possessing immense destructive power; now it will only become even more terrifying.

Is it even more terrifying?

Xia Yan rubbed his chin, watching the golden, gleaming mantis rapidly approaching.

But it carries the "Jade Insect Slab".

Moreover, as both are Bug-type Pokémon, Beedrill would probably gain more benefits from it than from Glaceon, right?

Seeing that Xia Yan remained silent but his eyes were gleaming with desire, Xingyue couldn't help but remind him again:

"Furthermore, the 'Forest King' carries the 'Master Seed,' an item that allows it to switch freely between speed and ferocity, making it very difficult to deal with. Don't be impulsive."

Expert in seeds?

The ability to freely switch between swift and powerful moves for Pokémon would be a perfect fit for Beedrill, wouldn't it?

The desire in Xia Yan's eyes became even more obvious.

Xingyue instinctively grabbed Xia Yan's arm.