Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

just now.

She was certain.

However, in a secluded corner, while these elves were fiercely battling, a petite black figure, filled with curiosity and timidity, quietly appeared.

Chapter Ninety-Two: Very Dog-like

Xia Yan stayed obediently in the tunnel behind Ju Zi.

It's like gods are fighting.

He can only look.

However, he meant the same thing as Kikuko.

Let's just drag it out.

Let's see who can't hold out any longer.

Without a doubt, Tameć, who is stuck in a stalemate, is the most anxious now.

Indeed, the Shiny Charizard he painstakingly crafted was incredibly strong, extremely strong. Although it was overpowered by the "Ember Cube," it withstood Akiko's attacks, so its strength was undeniable.

Furthermore, this shiny Charizard has not undergone much systematic training or refinement of its battle skills.

If we can subdue it and train it a little, its strength may become even greater.

Of course, the excessive boost from the "Ember Energy Cube" is temporary, and the Shiny Charizard will likely remain weak for a considerable period after it ends.

Ultimately, Tameć and Tomruć are somewhat similar.

However, Tamechi's experience was not as smooth as Tom Ruchi's; he ran headlong into the guns of two of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Now, Tamechi has tested the strength of the Shiny Charizard, but he has also underestimated the strength of Agatha Christie, a veteran Elite Four member.

He was caught in a dilemma.

With a grim face, Tamechi gritted his teeth, seemingly making a decision. He broke off the black gem from his index finger, cut his palm, and let the blood flow freely, soaking into the black gem.

However, the blood did not drip from the gemstone; instead, it seeped into it.

The black light on the gemstone suddenly became even more intense.

But conversely, Tamechi's face quickly turned pale, and he could feel his life slipping away rapidly.

However, the results were quite remarkable.

The red light in the Shiny Charizard's eyes intensified, its already somewhat irritable temperament became even more rampant, and its power was further amplified.

Kikuko's expression darkened upon sensing the change in the Flash Charizard.

They gave it their all.

“What exactly is that gem? It feels like…” Xia Yan also watched Tameqi’s actions.

He was fine before, but now he suddenly felt that this gem was so similar to the "Crimson Gem" that could control Groudon.

Considering Tamechi's Pokémon, apart from Chandelure being a non-Hoenn region Pokémon, the other five are all registered in the Hoenn region.

"Could this guy be from Team Lava?" Xia Yan muttered to himself.

It's not impossible.

Team Magma was being closely watched by the Hoenn League in the Hoenn region, but when they came to the Kanto region, the Kanto League's attention was focused on Team Rocket.

In addition, the fact that Golden City is a mixed bag and that the Rockets have been relatively quiet lately provides a good cover.

"To use one's own life as a stimulus, one's mind is quite resolute."

Xia Yan rubbed his chin, pondering how he would handle and resolve the situation if he were in Kikuko's shoes.

Clearly, the delay could no longer be avoided.

Once the Shiny Charizard manages to create an opening in Agatha's control, Tamechi can use its power to escape. In fact, if Tamechi is decisive enough to abandon a few Pokémon as a rearguard, escaping won't be difficult.

Kikuko's lack of mobility was also exposed.

If her Zubat could evolve into a Crobat, then her approach to dealing with the situation might be different, and she would be able to handle it more easily.

"So the best solution right now is for someone to come out and distract Tamech, preventing him from fully controlling the Flash Charizard..."

That's what Xia Yan thought.

"But it seems there's no one who can help Kikuko right now..."

"Brother Xia Yan."

Suddenly, Kikuko's sharp, hoarse voice rang out.

Xia Yan's expression froze.

He suddenly had a bad feeling.

Then Kikuko turned around halfway and glanced sideways at Natsuhiko, who was hiding in the cave.

Kikuko's lips curled up. "Could you please have Gastly keep that rat occupied? At least don't let him feel so at ease."

Xia Yan: "......"

What kind of international joke is this?

Xia stiffly took out Gastly's Poké Ball and said with an awkward smile, "Well, Elite Four member, I think... my knowledge and ability are insufficient, so why don't you do it yourself?"

Kikuko turned around, and the voice came from behind her.

"I'm getting old. This Charizard is very strong. That guy's Pokémon aren't that strong, but we can't afford to be distracted. So we can only rely on you."

He then added, "Don't worry, Gastly is still very strong; just keep it occupied."

Xia Yan pursed his lips.

'Shouldn't you have left earlier? What's with all the curiosity?'

“An evolution stone,” Kikuko suddenly said.

"Ok?"

"Two evolution stones."

"Wait, this isn't about compensation or anything like that..."

Xia Yan lowered his head.

It seems that Kikuko is really in a predicament.

Otherwise, given the pride of the Four Heavenly Kings, they wouldn't have made such a concession.

The pressure from that shiny Charizard was probably greater than Xia Yan had imagined.

Indeed, besides commanding the six spirits, Kikuko also needs to oversee the entire Ghost Legion.

“Three pieces.” Kikuko held up three fingers.

Xia Yan's lips twitched.

"That requires Gastly to completely obey my commands, otherwise..."

“No problem, that child is a good child,” Kikuko said confidently.

A head peeked out from Xia Yan's shadow, its cunning eyes darting between Xia Yan and Ju Zi.

That sneaky, mischievous look...

'He doesn't seem like a well-behaved child at all.'

But there was nothing he could do; letting Tamechi escape was not what Xia Yan wanted to see either.

Although Xia Yan did not show up, Tamechi and the others already knew that he had come into contact with and approached this place when he was selling Onix.

The reason they didn't continue to take action against him was simply because their plan had reached a critical moment, and they didn't want to expose themselves to the two Heavenly Kings too early.

Kikuko came from this direction again this time.

Anyone with a modicum of sense would easily make the connection to him.

If Tamechi is a vengeful person, Xia Yan doesn't want to be remembered by such a guy.

Besides, it's Gastly that's fighting, so he's relatively safe.

"Well, I just really wanted to do my part."

Holding Gastly's Poké Ball.

"Casey, help me connect to Gastly using telepathy."

"Kexie—"

Casey's eyes gleamed with a blue light.

After all, she is Kiku's spirit, and she has no chemistry with Natsuhiko whatsoever. With Casey's help, this shortcoming can be somewhat made up for.

"As long as it can cause some disturbance, that's fine," Kikuko reminded.

'You want me to do more? I can't.'

"Ghoststone."

“Kou Jie”.

Gastly, however, was full of fighting spirit and appeared beside Xia Yan. Although it was somewhat reluctant to follow orders, it had no choice; Kikuko was in charge.

"When you get there, act weak, the weaker the better. When that person sees that it's not a Pokémon commanded by Akiko, they'll lower their guard. Then do this and that..." Xia Yan instructed Gastly.

"What?!" Gastly looked at Xia Yan in shock.

I may not be human, but your tactics are absolutely despicable!

But I like it.

Gastly grinned, suddenly feeling a bit more approval of Xia Yan.

For no other reason than that this tactic is very much in line with its character.

"Hehehe..."

He let out a slightly lewd laugh.