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After a combined attack using the power-generating technique, both of them would be forced to kneel.

"What should we do?" Wataru was a little dumbfounded.

Xia Yan pondered.

Forcing their way in is definitely not an option. Not to mention whether the two of them can handle so many Magnemites, the damage they would cause could prevent them from continuing.

Furthermore, Magnemite, being an Electric/Steel type Pokémon, has a significant type advantage over Weedle, even more so than Zubat.

Steel-type Pokémon are immune to Poison-type moves, and the destructive power of Bug-type moves is halved.

Seeing that Xia Yan couldn't come up with a solution either, Du gritted his teeth, took a Poké Ball from his waist, held it in his hand, and said in a deep voice:

"Since that's the case, there's no other way but to resort to force..."

The Poké Ball contains Charizard, a Fire/Flying type Pokémon. Fire is super effective against Steel, and if the angle of attack is right, it's not impossible to break through the wall formed by the small magnetic blocks.

However, if they fail to land a successful blow, the combined Electric-type moves of so many Magnemites would probably be enough to give the Flying-type Charizard a run for its money.

"Wait!" Xia Yan reached out and stopped Lance, who was about to summon Charizard, his brows furrowed as he stared at the group of Magnemite.

"What?" Du was taken aback.

"Look at the state of these little Magnemite monsters, don't they look a lot like the one we encountered outside?"

"They do look alike, but since they're not attacking us right now, we still have to break them up." Lance gripped the Poké Ball tightly, his heart pounding faster than ever.

“Perhaps… all we need to do is awaken them and give them a goal…” Xia Yan squinted.

"Ok?"

"Does your Mini Dragon know how to use Thunderbolt or Lightning?" Xia Yan suddenly asked.

“Mmm~~” Dratini shook its head, and Wataru admitted, “I haven’t learned it yet.”

“Well, there’s no other way. I’ll count down from three, and you have Dratini release electromagnetic waves as far as possible toward the other end of the corridor. There are enough free electrons here, that should be enough…” Xia Yan instructed.

"You're going to...use Magnemite..."

"Magnemite's basic food is electricity. I don't see any exposed power sources over there, which means they weren't attracted by electricity. It must have been deliberately arranged by the person who hypnotized them. As long as we can attract some of the Magnemite, that will be enough for us to get through."

Xia Yan continued, "If all else fails, we can resort to force; there's no rush."

"Okay!" Du had no objection to Xia Yan's suggestion. He glanced at Dratini, who immediately understood.

"Get ready, Unicorn!"

"Woo!!" The unicorn beetle raised its head and nodded firmly.

Then, Xia Yan and Du's expressions both became very serious.

"Three, two... one! Electric grid!" Xia Yan shouted in a low voice.

"Mini Dragon, electromagnetic wave!"

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Chapter Forty-Four: No Feelings

Sizzle sizzle...

Flocculent electromagnetic waves condensed above the head of the Mini Dragon.

Just as Xia Yan said, there were enough free electrons in the surrounding area, so the electromagnetic wave power of Dratini this time was more impressive than when it fought the two Zubats outside.

He deliberately slowed down and threw it towards the other side of the corridor.

At the same time, following Xia Yan's command, Weedle released an electric grid onto the wall of Magnemite. Like Dratini, the current on Weedle's electric grid was also much stronger.

The key questions now are whether the weevil's electric grid can wake up the Magnemite, and whether the Dratini's electromagnetic waves can attract the Magnemite's attention.

Under the slightly tense gaze of Xia Yan and Du, the electric net successfully stuck to the Magnemite monsters, who showed no intention of dodging.

Nourishes—

Like an electric shock, many of the little Magnemite monsters trembled slightly.

Then, their dazed eyes slowly regained their sparkle.

Magnemite.

It's been awakened!

If it were a normal attack, it might not be able to awaken them, and might even arouse their ferocity, but it was an electric-type move.

The Magnemites, once they came to their senses, immediately felt hungry.

Blinking, I saw a cluster of fluffy, cotton candy-like electric currents in the distance—their favorite!

"Kuoyi~~"

Suddenly, accompanied by a lot of cheerful cries, one after another small magnetic blocks detached from their original positions and floated toward the electromagnetic waves released by Dratini, creating a magnetic line connecting the small Magnemites in the corridor.

"It's done!" Du's eyes lit up with joy.

"Go!" Xia Yan shouted in a low voice, and he was the first to dart out, pressed tightly against the wall.

Du followed closely behind.

Although some Magnemite monsters were still not awakened, the wall they formed had developed a sizable gap, large enough for two people to pass through.

After leaving the Magnemite, Natsuhiko and Wataru continued walking and quickly entered the corner.

Who knows if the Magnemite monsters will go crazy because they're not full?

"The control room will be just around the next corner," Watari said, glancing at the map on the wall.

“There’s another rather serious problem.” Xia Yan pursed his lips, his expression slightly strange.

"what?"

Even if we get to the control room, will you be able to control those panels?

Watari: "......"

Du was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

Yes!

Even if they get to the control room, let alone operate those panels, they probably won't even be able to understand them.

Looking around, he said, "We're already here, and it will take the people from Golden City quite a while to get here. Let's go and take a look first."

"Ah."

There really wasn't much else we could do; we'd already come this far.

But the closer they got to the control room, the more serious Xia Yan and Du's expressions became.

Because they are in the air...

I smell blood!

Immediately afterwards, several corpses resembling power plant workers appeared before their eyes.

Watari briefly examined their wounds and the cause of death.

He said in a deep voice, "It wasn't done by humans; it must have been done by some spirits."

Xia Yan suddenly thought, "Perhaps... the person who controls the power plant hasn't left yet..."

It's not impossible!

"Eru!!"

Just as the two were deep in thought, a fierce shout came from the depths of the corridor, and the lights above them began to flicker.

A creature with a yellow and black coat, powerful limbs, a lightning bolt-shaped symbol formed by black hair on its chest, and two elves with flashing yellow electric arcs on its head, charged towards Xia Yan and Du with heavy footsteps. Its eyes were red and ferocious.

Electric-type Pokémon!

Electabuzz!

crackling-

With the leaping of lightning, a ball of golden solidified electricity gathered in its hand, like a strong man holding a discus, bending over, bowing, and throwing it in one smooth motion.

electric shock!

Without a word, he launched an attack on the two of them.

Xia Yan and Du reacted quickly as well.

"Unicorn, Electric Fence!"

"Mini Dragon, Tornado!"

The two Pokémon instantly understood each other. Weedle opened its mouth and immediately spat out an electric net to envelop the thrown electric shock, while Dratini swung its tail to create a small tornado, which knocked the electric shock away while it was encased in the electric net.

But at the same time, taking advantage of the gaps in their defenses, Electabuzz transformed into a folding streak of light and instantly closed in on them.

A flash of lightning!

Its speed is so fast that it is arguably the fastest of all the Pokémon Xia Yan has ever seen.

Electabuzz's target was the seemingly weaker Unicorn Beetle.

This attack is unavoidable!

Bang!

The solid, dull collision, the difference in size and strength, sent the unicorn flying.

"Waaah!"

The unicorn yelped in pain.

On the other side, Lance did not panic when the Weedle was knocked away. Taking advantage of the brief pause in Electabuzz's movement after the Weedle was knocked away, Lance used the opportunity.

"Mini Dragon, tighten!"

"Mmm—"

Dratini appeared swiftly beside Electabuzz like a snake, its slender, smooth body wrapping around Electabuzz's body.

As the scales writhed and slowly contracted, Electabuzz felt the air rapidly draining from its chest.