Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Meanwhile, neither Xia Yan nor Beedrill took advantage of this moment to launch another attack.

After all, it's just a match, a friendly exchange, not a life-or-death struggle; there's no need to go to that level.

and.

Xia Yan also wanted to see.....

"Is it coming?" Xia Yan squinted, staring at Dia's movements across the table.

Then Dia took out a Z-bracelet from his pocket, which was inlaid with a golden "Electric Z".

"Hiss!"

The giant bee is on high alert.

Then Dia got into a fighting stance, clenched his fists, and made a few movements.

just.

To the dismay of both Lingia and Zeraora.

No matter what Dia did, neither Z-Junjing nor Zeraora responded.

Dia said somewhat dejectedly, "Still not working?"

Xia Yan was taken aback.

They immediately realized what was happening.

It seems that there is no longer a special aura on this Melemele Island, which makes it impossible to use "Z-Move".

Dia and Zeraora also seem to be trying to provoke each other by using the pressure of battling Beedrill.

The result is just as we see now.

It still cannot be used.

Zeraora's will to hold on also dissipated at this moment, and she slumped to the ground in a similar state of dejection.

"Huh?"

Xiao Zhi was somewhat surprised.

He glanced down at his "Z bracelet" and the Pikachu in his arms.

"Pikachu, let's give it a try too."

"Pickup!"

But the result was the same as Dia's group: they were unable to trigger the "Z Bracelet" and "Z Pure Crystal".

"why?"

Xiao Zhi was bewildered.

The battle ends here. Since "Z-Moves" cannot be used, Dia and Zeraora have no chance of turning the tide.

Xia Yan pulled his hat down further.

He walked over to Zeraora's side and silently took out some spray to treat its injuries.

Beedrill and Alakazam sensed Zeraora's disappointment and comforted her.

However, the results were not ideal.

Dia also walked over slowly.

“Mr. Xia Yan, we lost, so we will no longer object to Xiao Zhi joining.”

“Jera…”

Xia Yan kept his head down, carefully tending to Zeraora's wounds.

"The Z-Move can't be used, right?"

Ash ran over, wanting to ask why.

Dia glanced helplessly at the desolate surroundings and nodded, saying:

"Yes, Tapu Koko, the island god, has long since abandoned us. I, who am still persisting, am merely clinging to a sliver of hope."

"Ten years ago, a large number of trainers and tourists entered the Alola region. The land was bought up and rampant real estate development caused the abundant nature to disappear. The forests, the sea and even the air were polluted. From that moment on, Tapu Koko, the guardian of Melemele Island, also abandoned us."

From that moment on, 'Z-Crystal' and 'Z-Moves' could no longer be used. This was the Guardians' punishment for us.

Did a large influx of people arrive ten years ago?

That was exactly the time that Xia Yan experienced, when the Alola region had just been developed.

"No, Tapu Koko didn't abandon you. In fact, it was you yourselves who abandoned you."

Xia Yan did not look up, but wrapped the bandage around Zeraora's body.

"Ok?"

Dia and Zeraora both looked at him, while Ash and Pikachu also gave him puzzled looks.

Xia Yan clapped his hands and stood up; Zeraora's injury had been treated.

"'Z-Moves' are special moves activated by the trainer's 'Z-Power' which draws upon the power of nature. Melemele Island was originally a beautiful island with a pristine natural environment. After the natural environment was severely damaged, how do you draw upon the power of nature?" Xia Yan asked Dia.

Upon hearing this, Dia was taken aback.

He then smiled bitterly and said, "You're right, in the end we abandoned ourselves."

"As for Tapu Koko abandoning you," Xia Yan raised the brim of his hat, revealing a smile, "if Tapu Koko had abandoned you, why would Ash and I be here?"

Tapu Koko, as a guardian deity, represents nature.

Of course, some say that "Z Pure Crystal" originated from Necrozma.

However, to a certain extent, isn't the Alola region's current state largely due to Necrozma, the "glorious god"?

Its power permeated every part of the Alola region.

Therefore, even when planting fruit trees in the Alora region, there is no need to select special soil or adhere to special requirements.

The two sides can be considered as one entity.

"Tapioca, you haven't abandoned us..."

Dia murmured.

His eyes grew brighter and brighter.

I was greatly encouraged.

indeed.

The arrival of Xia Yan and Xiao Zhi is the best proof of this.

"Take a good rest and find a chance to send the Gluttonous King back."

Xia Yan patted Dia on the shoulder and led Beedrill and Alakazam to the dilapidated Pokémon academy to find a place to rest.

That night.

It was destined to be a sleepless night for Dia and Zeraora.

Zeraora stood on the roof of the Elf Academy for the entire night.

the next day.

Ash and Xia Yan train each other's Pokémon.

With the thought that teaching him something might be more helpful in dealing with Guzzlord, Xia Yan did teach Ash some battle and training techniques.

This benefited him and Pikachu greatly.

Simultaneously.

Xia Yan also had a lot of contact with Zeraora.

Beedrill and Zeraora learn from each other.

One focuses on mastering the rhythm of battle, while the other focuses on utilizing electric energy.

Dia did not capture Zeraora. In name, they were partners, but after a long period of getting to know each other, Poké Balls were no longer important to them.

Just as Xia Yan once said to n.

The Poké Ball is a link, not a tool to control Pokémon.

When this bond has become strong enough, even without a Poké Ball, the trainer and the Pokémon remain inseparable.

but.

Zeraora also developed a considerable respect for Xia Yan and Beedrill.

"Is this for me?"

Xia Yan looked at the object quietly placed in Zeraora's palm and asked with some surprise.

It was a very small, golden sphere, about the size of a thumb, with a bright blue electric current flashing inside.

To be honest, Xia Yan really didn't know what this thing was for.

It's unclear why Zeraora gave him this.

But seeing the slight embarrassment on its feigned indifference face, Xia Yan still smiled and accepted it.

Whatever it is, it's a small token of Zeraora's affection.

He smiled and said, "Thank you."

"Jera—"

With a quick and agile leap, Zeraora returned to the roof of its elven academy.

"Beedrill, do you know what this is?"

Looking at the small golden ball in his palm, Xia Yan couldn't help but ask.

"Hiss..."

The bee shook its head hesitantly.

All it knows is that it is filled with a large amount of electrical energy, and that the energy seems to be quite special, but it really doesn't know what it is used for.