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Chapter 403 True Dragon-Type Heavenly King 8 Shuo, Armored Dragon vs. Roaring Moon!

Chapter 403: True Dragon King Bashuo, Carapace Dragon vs Roaring Moon! (7/36)

The words are divided into two parts.

While Qingyu was focused on training, a strange guest had already quietly set foot in Little Key Town.

As soon as he arrived near the Sunny Gym, the middle-aged man in a green suit with blond hair immediately noticed Qingyu playing "Red Light, Green Light" with Sylveon not far away.

A smile quickly spread across his face.

"Just as I said, Qingyu seems to be very popular with Pokémon, and she gets along very well with her teammates."

"And that Sylveon too—"

"Looks like this trip was definitely worthwhile."

Just as he was muttering to himself, Qingyu, as if sensing something, suddenly turned around and immediately noticed the man who was smiling at her.

Then, Aoba blurted out his name, "Mr. Hachisaku?"

Although it was our first meeting, his distinctive features were simply too striking.

This middle-aged man, who looked rather old and had obvious wrinkles around his eyes and forehead, was none other than Hachisaku, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Padiya, from the Royal Dragon Clan.

He was also the last Heavenly King he had never met.

Compared to the Dragon Messenger clan, which is only good at breeding Dragonite, the family behind Hachisaku is more like a family with a deep foundation in dragon breeding, and all the Pokémon they use are of the Dragon type.

By this point, Qingyu had at least become a familiar face to the other three Padiya Kings besides himself.

He had no idea why Hachisaku had suddenly appeared in Koshiki Town.

However, it's easy to guess that it's probably related to some recent events.

Whether it's the discovery of the aluminum-steel bridge dragon or the information related to Rayquaza, they are all related to "dragons".

In other words, it falls within Mr. Hachisaku's area of ​​expertise.

So it's probably because Chairman Yeci sent him to exchange information with me.

"Hey, Qingyu, bro."

Seeing that he had been recognized, Hachisaku waved to Aoba, his mature and composed expression relaxing into a kind smile.

"Although this is our first meeting, it's wonderful that Brother Qingyu is willing to get to know me."

"Then, I'll get straight to the point."

Hachisaku cleared his throat, then instantly switched to a serious, businesslike expression.

"Master Qingyu, President Yeci specially sent me to express his gratitude."

"Thank you for going to Jinhui Town to assist Elite Four member Aoki in stopping the paradoxical Pokémon Roaring Moon from invading Padia near the Zero Zone Gate."

"You flatter me."

Qingyu shook her head modestly.

"The vast majority of them were taken care of by that black Rayquaza. Even when Aoki and I joined forces, we only managed to take down one of them."

"If we're going to express our gratitude, we should thank that black Rayquaza for protecting Padia all along, right?"

"No, that's precisely why we should thank you even more."

Hachisaku's eyes were filled with seriousness.

"That black Rayquaza—it almost never appears in our sight. Every time it moves, it hides above the clouds or rushes down at an extremely fast speed to finish the battle, making it impossible to see its movements."

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"As a Dragon Tamer, I know very well that most Dragon Pokémon are a group of aloof and arrogant strong beings. Only in front of humans with whom they have enough trust and have established a deep bond will they show a different side."

"So, although the reason is unknown, based on the recent records of Black Rayquaza's appearances, it seems that you are the only very special existence in its eyes. Perhaps it is only because of you that it is guarding the skies above Sector Zero."

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Just as Qingyu was about to brush off the topic with a complicated expression, Bashuo suddenly interrupted his spellcasting.

"Haha, just kidding."

"It's certainly a very lucky thing to be able to come into contact with legendary Pokémon, but don't put too much pressure on yourself because of it."

"After all, it seems that only the original Meteor Dwellers have been able to establish a bond with Rayquaza over the past few thousand years, so let it be and there's no need to force it."

"You're right."

Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief and immediately took over the conversation.

"However, Mr. Hachisaku's special trip to Sunshine Dojo must have had more to do than just relaying a message from Chairman Yaji, right?"

"That's just how it is."

Hachisaku nodded slowly, then his expression relaxed again.

"Aside from the alliance, I actually have quite a few questions I'd like to ask you, Qingyu."

"For example—how exactly did that Aluminosilicate Bridge Dragon evolve!"

"I can't believe Aluminum Steel Dragon has such a beautiful new evolution form! I never even noticed this before. Just thinking about it makes me ashamed!"

As expected of a Dragon Tamer, when the topic of aluminum steel bridge dragons came up, Hachisaku suddenly became excited and even reached out to grab his own arm.

However, as a Dragon-type Elite Four member who also has an Aluminosi Dragon as his main unit, his reaction was indeed quite normal.

Aoba thought to himself, a hint of confusion creeping in: "Didn't Mr. Kibana reveal the conditions for Duraludon's evolution?"

No—he did say it.

When this topic came up, Hachisaku's face suddenly showed a hint of helplessness, and he sighed silently.

"However, his words are really hard for me to understand."

"Qingyu covered the entire body of the Duraludon with strange metal blocks, then had Torkoal unleash its full fire breath on it. The evolution glow will soon appear," he said.

"As for what exactly this strange metal used to aid evolution is, currently the only person in the world who knows this information is probably you, Qingyu."

"So, please tell me how you did it, Aoba!"

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As expected of you, dark-skinned PE student, Chibana!

Qingyu sighed and rubbed his forehead, then offered the explanation he had already prepared.

"That's a special mineral newly discovered in the Unova region. When mixed with other materials to make a composite metal, its color is very similar to the metal shell of the aluminum steel dragon, and it also has good toughness and hardness."

"I also saw this news by chance. I was curious about Mr. Barna coming to the Sunny Gym, so I dragged him to try it out."

"Originally, I just thought it might react with Duraludon, but after trying it, I realized that it seems to be an indispensable item for Duraludon to complete its evolution."

"If Mr. Hachisaku also wishes to help his aluminum-steel dragon achieve evolution, he can directly contact Devon Corporation to order a batch of composite metal."

"Hmm, I see!"

Hachisaku nodded repeatedly and wrote down everything Aoba had said in his notebook.

"I never expected that the opportunity for evolution would be on the other side of the distant ocean. It seems that Brother Qingyu has a very keen intuition to notice this."

"Discovering a brand new Pokémon that doesn't exist in the Pokédex could be a great opportunity if you want to expand into academic fields."

At this point, Hachisaku's voice suddenly lowered.

"However—don't ever say this was my suggestion, or President Yeci will definitely be furious!"

"No, I don't have any plans in that regard at the moment."

Qingyu shook her head decisively.

Being a researcher might be a good career, but for someone who has already become a gym leader and a prospective Ultron, it's just too demanding.

He didn't want to end up like Uncle Aoki, so young, with a face full of despair over endless work.

Anyway, President Yeci won't cut back on his own rewards, so let the others in the alliance worry about the papers and stuff, and just add his name to it when the time comes.

"I see."

Hachisaku nodded, seemingly unsurprised by Aoba's answer.

"After all, you have a group of partners who trust you completely. If you can't reach the top with them, wouldn't it be a real shame?"

"I have experienced this myself!"

It was only then that Qingyu suddenly realized that while he was chatting with Yasaku, the Pokémon that should have been undergoing their own special training had somehow gathered behind him and were watching Yasaku with curious eyes.

Meanwhile, Hachisaku's attention was drawn to the little pink creature at Aoba's feet, which was watching him warily.

Although it doesn't smell like the painter's paint or have any features that prove its point.

But even from those eyes that seemed to want to dissect his own body, Hachisaku could clearly sense it—

This Sylveon might have the same interests and hobbies as me!

"You—you must be a painter too!"

"Bu-i?"

Faced with the middle-aged human who suddenly became excited and squatted down to look at her, Sylveon subconsciously tilted her head and nodded after a while.

"Just as I expected!"

Hachisaku suddenly smiled with relief, as if he had been healed by Sylveon's answer.

"That's wonderful, that's wonderful."

"I once received a letter from Kosa, who was out gathering material, saying that a fairy named Eevee with exceptional painting skills had appeared in the Carlos region, a land of art. Her talent was so great that it even earned the recognition of the Smite master."

"I never imagined that there would be a fairy named Eevee in Padia who also loves painting. Could it be that the Eevee family actually has the potential to become painters?"

"The Pokémon's emotionally charged and uniquely designed art style is simply heavenly—pure bliss!"

Hachisaku smiled happily, and when he looked at Aoba again, his eyes were sparkling.

"Blue Feather! Can I see Sylveon's artwork?"

"This is my lifelong request, please!"

Although he had acted very excitedly just now, when he actually saw Sylveon's artwork, Hachisaku suddenly felt a sense of frustration.

Indeed, there are geniuses in this world whose talent surpasses that of everyone else—other creatures.

This Sylveon's talent in painting is so great that even calling it genius would be too conservative. I've never seen an artist who can draw simple sketches so vividly, as if the black Rayquaza were sitting right in front of me.

But Sylveon managed to do it.

and----

Just now, in the blink of an eye, all the surrounding buildings suddenly disappeared, turning into a pitch-black moonlit night.

The black-clad Rayquaza, which should have been confined within the painting, suddenly appeared before him.

The oppressive aura emanating from those scarlet eyes made even someone who had dealt with dragons for years instinctively tense up and immediately close his eyes.

When he came to his senses, he realized that he had never left at all.

It's as if there's another completely new world in the painting, and you've accidentally wandered into it at some point.

Without a doubt, this work was painted by a master, who has even entered a completely new realm in terms of painting skills.

What an enviable talent!

However, I am also very lucky to have seen such a perfect work.

Bliss————

"Buyi!"

Sylveon proudly raised its head as it watched the middle-aged human staring intently at its most satisfying creation, completely absorbed in its work.

As expected of me, you've really done a great job!

Even strangers are captivated by their own work; this time, they're sure to gain the approval of Master Tutu Dog!

After an unknown amount of time, Hachisaku finally snapped out of his reverie and sighed with a sense of loss.

"Thank you very much. After seeing the paintings by this Sylveon master, I seem to have a new understanding of painting."

After bowing deeply to Qingyu and Sylveon, Hachisaku quickly noticed the Kabuto, who was silently observing him and seemed very curious about him.

As an expert on Dragon Pokémon, he could tell—

Under Qingyu's nurturing, the armored dragon in front of us has developed perfectly, and even before it has completed its final evolution, it already contains powerful dragon power within its body.

Logically, the energy within its body should be sufficient to support its evolution and transformation into the powerful and ferocious aerial overlord, Salamence.

But it seems to be missing something —

Is it because they have always been too well protected and have rarely been exposed to combat that they have lacked a certain fighting spirit?

Hachisaku vaguely sensed something.

He quickly looked at Qingyu and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, President Yeci also gave me a task. He hopes that I can temporarily keep a Roaring Moon and test its various abilities in battle."

"If possible, could I use Roaring Moon to battle this armored dragon?"

"If my guess is correct, perhaps this battle will be the opportunity for the Armored Dragon to complete its evolution."

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Qingyu raised an eyebrow, her gaze becoming complicated.

He, having witnessed it firsthand, should know best just how dangerous Roaring Moon is.

Forget about battling a Shellder; even if you let it out of its Poké Ball, it might still...

"Prison break" escape.

That's way too dangerous!

Seemingly seeing through Qingyu's concerns, Hachisaku quickly added a few more words.

"Don't worry, Qingyu."

"Although it's not quite clear why Roaring Moon, which resembles an ancient creature, appeared in Sector Zero, the wildness of Pokémon can be tamed."

"Just like a fossilized Aerodactyl restored through technology, as long as you can defeat it in a Pokémon battle, even an ancient Pokémon will recognize a human as a companion."

"We have confirmed this with the league multiple times; there is no risk involved."

"Moreover, even if Roaring Moon chooses to run away—my Triceratops can immediately use its greatsword to pierce through its wings and bring it down, so don't worry."

"....

I have a feeling this guy suddenly said something really scary!

However, for a Champion-level player like Hachisaku, dealing with a Dragon Pokémon that is his specialty is not difficult at all.

Moreover————

Qingyu's gaze fell upon the armored dragon beside her.

From the moment Hachisaku invited him to a duel, the armored dragon's eyes had been fixed on a serious, battle-ready posture ever since it heard its name called.

Perhaps it does yearn for a passionate battle, rather than just engaging in small-scale skirmishes with the students?

Is it only through intense battles that the Armored Dragon can evolve?

Aoba was skeptical, but ultimately chose to believe Hachisaku.

Five minutes later, at the battleground outside the Sunshine Dojo.

Aoba and Hachisaku have taken their positions.

On the field, the armored dragon was already ready for battle, its sharp eyes seemingly carrying a hint of desire for victory.

As for Qingyu's other Pokémon, they stood in a row outside the arena, always on guard against Roaring Moon, which could appear at any moment.

"Buyi!"

The most excited of them all was Sylveon.

After all, once it realized that Roaring Moon was no match for it, it relieved itself of all psychological pressure.

If it tries to run away, or dares to harm its trainer—

Sylveon will definitely unleash Blood Moon instantly, letting Roaring Moon experience what terror truly is!

"It has such good eyesight; I can feel it getting excited too."

"Then let's get started."

After glancing at the proudly standing armored dragon opposite him, Hachisaku smiled and spoke, quickly taking out a high-level ball.

"I choose you, Roaring Light!"

An ancient dragon with crimson wings spread and an incredibly powerful aura appeared on the field, immediately letting out a roar.

However, just as it was about to mock its overconfident opponent, a sharp gaze that suddenly appeared from the side made Roaring Moon tremble involuntarily.

Looking in the direction of the gaze—

A pink Pokémon was sitting obediently not far away, watching him with "kind" eyes.

Although he didn't make any extra movements, the moment he saw Sylveon, Roaring Moon immediately recalled the terrifying scene he had personally experienced just two days ago.

It was as if the whole world was filled with deadly fairy energy, and even breathing would put more strain on the body, making it impossible to move under the terrifying gravity.

If you anger it, you will definitely die!

So, Roaring Moon, who was originally about to make sarcastic remarks, immediately became docile and even landed on the ground, shrinking into a ball and trembling.

"..——"

Qingyu's lips twitched, and he immediately looked at Sylveon, who was proudly raising its head not far away, seemingly waiting for his praise.

While this does make us safer, it also makes it impossible to continue the battle!

"Mewtwo, let's take Sylveon back to the gym first—"

"Bu-i??? (|°)"

With Sylveon looking completely bewildered, Mewtwo quickly took action, and the two Pokémon disappeared the moment they made contact.

"roar--?"

The terrifying aura suddenly disappeared, and Roaring Moon raised his head with a blank expression.

Then-

The crimson crescent moon that bloomed proved that it had regained its fighting spirit.

Since the most terrifying one is gone, and his opponent is just a little kid—

Roaring Moon felt like he was invincible again!

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