Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

The firefly no longer felt sorry for the fire moth.

Perhaps its freedom is restricted.

But it also possesses a beautiful memory that everyone, including the elves, can envy.

The burning insect couldn't help but look at Xia Yan.

And just then, they met Xia Yan's gaze.

The burning worm's eyes softened instantly, filled with dependence and trust.

It is not envious.

because.

It is building an experience that is equally enviable to everyone and even elves.

Its story with Xia Yan has only just begun.

And it, like the Volcano, will give everything for Xia Yan.

Bear!!

Wisps of golden flame rose from the five tentacles of the burning insect.

The temperature of the flames continued to rise rapidly, seemingly without end.

The temperature was so high that even the fire moth took notice.

It looked at Xia Yan and the Burning Insect, and felt the bond that came from them.

Can't help it.

A relieved smile appeared on his face.

As if in response to the burning insect, crimson flames instantly rose from the three pairs of wings of the Volcano Moth.

Like two suns, one large and one small, they echoed and reflected each other within the temple.

Simultaneously.

The 'Nightfall Meteorite' embedded in the stone wall also emitted a faint, light-colored glow.

A surge of energy erupted from the meteorite, directed towards the Burning Insect and the Volcano Moth.

only.

The Volcano rejected this energy and redirected it all toward the Burning Bug.

Bathed in golden flames, the burning insect's aura began to rise steadily. As more and more power was poured in, the color of the flames became even more solid.

Nightfall Meteorite: An energy effect similar to an artificial sun, which will cause drastic climate changes and unrest among the elves.

But for the Volcano moth and the firefly, which are also "suns,"...

But it is the best nourishment.

"Waaaaah—!!"

A powerful roar.

The flames that had been wrapped around the burning insect burst forth instantly.

It transformed into a ball of pure golden flame and slammed fiercely into the temple's finger.

In an instant.

The fireballs burst forth and scattered like fireworks, and among the scattered sparks, it seemed as if tiny butterflies were dancing gracefully.

"The Dance of Fire?!"

Xia Yan looked surprised.

Although he had his Burning Bug try to imitate Alder's Volcarona early on, and learn to simulate the use of the "Dance of Fire" move.

So that after evolving, it can use this move, which is crucial for Volcarona, more quickly and effectively.

But that's all preparation for the future.

After all, the Burning Bug cannot learn "Dance of Fire" due to racial limitations, even though it could master it once it evolves.

But I never expected it.

This time, stimulated by Volcarona and the "Nightfall Meteorite", he actually managed to grasp the technique of using "Dance of Fire"?

of course.

After this stimulation and transformation, Burning Bug successfully stepped into the Quasi-Elite Four level!

however.

There were even more surprising people than Xia Yan.

That's the Vulcan moth.

[Even with this much energy infusion, this little guy still hasn't evolved?! What did you feed him?]

In other words.

The reason it hasn't evolved yet.

This is because the Burning Worm still has untapped potential and talent.

During the burning insect stage, it still has room to grow.

This greatly surprised and even shocked the Volcano.

The more potential is tapped in the un-evolved stage, the more terrifying the power and destructive force will be after evolution.

[This little guy might actually have a chance to undergo the transformation that all the Volcano Moths failed to achieve, and become a divine beast...]

The Vulcan moth murmured.

The Volcano is also considered a legendary spirit.

Legend has it that they are the embodiment of the sun, beings that bring sunshine and warmth.

But it is not a true mythical beast.

at this point.

The Arcanine in the Kanto region is similar.

Now, this fire moth in the ancient city, which has lived for thousands of years, seems to see in Xia Yan, this burning insect, the hope of something that all the fire moths have failed to achieve.

"Waaaaah~~"

but.

Despite the transformation in its power, the Volcano was not very happy.

Instead, she looked at Xia Yan with a pitiful expression.

The seeds of the prickly pear cactus that I had saved because I couldn't bear to eat them were all burned to ashes in the flames just now.

Xia Yan was speechless.

He patted it with a smile, "It's okay. We'll go ask for it again later."

"Waaaaah!!"

The burning insect nodded its head repeatedly before finally revealing a happy smile.

The Volcano shook its head repeatedly as it watched the Burning Bug, which had been so majestic one second and looked so pitiful the next.

illusion.

This must be an illusion.

How could a Burning Bug with such a "weak" personality possibly go that far?

It must be an illusion!

When the fire moth looked at Xia Yan again, it found that his gaze had already fallen on it.

Xia Yan was holding a Poké Ball in his hand.

He said with a smile, "Since you have your promises and responsibilities, and I have my goals and direction, let's settle this through a battle."

That's all.

The Poké Ball slipped from my hand.

"Hiss!!"

Amidst the golden lightning and strong winds of spreading wings, Beedrill appeared in Volcarona's sight.

Just one glance.

The volcano tensed up, sensing a strong threat from the beedrill.

Does this human also possess such spirits?

and......

Volcano looked at Xia Yan and Beedrill.

Just from Xia Yan and Beedrill's unspoken understanding and tacit agreement that didn't even require eye contact, one could sense how terrifying this human and Pokémon were.

That's right.

They are truly a great pair of partners whose tacit understanding is ingrained in their bones and has become part of their instincts.

But the burning insects...

The fire moth looked again at the burning insect at Xia Yan's feet.

The little guy was struggling to sit up, his intense gaze sweeping back and forth between Xia Yan and Beedrill.

In their eyes, there was encouragement and support, as well as an undisguised longing.

Clearly, this little guy will follow the same path as Beedrill.

For some reason, Volcano Moth had a vague sense of anticipation.

I hope that day will come.

Tight.