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Chapter 547 "The Great Serpent's Glare" - Serperior! One of the two keys to Blastoise's Mega Evolution...

Just as Ye Yinchuan and his Pokémon were enjoying themselves, oblivious to the world around them...

The phone suddenly vibrated.

He looked down and saw a high-level encrypted communication request from the official authorities.

A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Yinchuan's eyes as he casually answered the call.

A steady voice came from the communicator.

"Mr. Kirby, it's an urgent mission, sorry to bother you."

It was the high-ranking member of the alliance who had previously contacted him.

"The situation has changed." The other party's tone was very serious. "Deep within the Gem Kingdom, the energy fluctuations of that black-purple crystal heart are rapidly increasing."

"Our team of experts speculates that the seal could completely collapse at any time."

Ye Yinchuan frowned slightly.

So fast?
"Therefore, the 'Kingdom Salvation' operation must be carried out as soon as possible."

“We need your strength, Advisor Ye. But before that, we also need to gather all the forces we can.”

"The League has urgently recruited three top-tier trainers, near-Elite Four level, from across the country. They will serve as the core force for this operation."

"Their only weakness is that their ace Pokémon hasn't mastered Mega Evolution yet..."

"Or rather, this is the fastest way for them to improve in the short term."

"Therefore, the alliance hopes... that you can help them complete this most crucial step."

Ye Yinchuan instantly understood the official's intention.

Become a "super evolution catalyst" for yourself.

"Where are they?" Ye Yinchuan asked.

"We're already on our way and are expected to arrive at your Brilliant Cave within an hour."

“I know this request is urgent, but it is of great importance…”

"I understand," Ye Yinchuan readily agreed. "Let them come."

“Great, then I’ll leave it to you, Mr. Kirby!”

Communication hang up.

Ye Yinchuan put away the communicator, his smile vanished, replaced by a look of seriousness.

Deoxys...

Cosmic virus...

It seems that the decisive battle concerning the Gem Kingdom is coming sooner than expected.

[What's wrong with the streamer? Why is he suddenly so serious?]

What does it mean by suddenly going silent? Is there something you can't talk about openly?

Ye Yinchuan looked at the comments, adjusted his emotions, and smiled again.

"Family members, we have just received an official notification."

"Three official trainers are coming over in a bit, and I need to help their Pokémon achieve Mega Evolution."

Super evolution is no secret.

The official stance also supports Ye Yinchuan's exposure, promoting the power of Pokémon in China and enhancing its international standing.

However, there's no need to make the Kingdom Salvation Plan public.

[Wow, another Pokémon Mega Evolution to watch!]

[My favorite episode!]

"While we're waiting, let's not be idle. Let's connect with a few more people."

As he spoke, he skillfully approved the connection request.

The screen flashed.

A young woman who looked rather quiet appeared on the screen.

She looked a little nervous, holding a... elegant, haughty monarch snake in her arms.

The serpent was scrutinizing Ye Yinchuan on the screen with its bright red eyes, which held a hint of scrutiny.

"Hello...Hello, host!"

The woman took a deep breath.

"I would like to ask you to take a look at my Serpent. It...it seems a bit strange."

"Don't be nervous, speak slowly." Ye Yinchuan's voice carried a calming power.

"It's like this," the woman said, carefully turning the serpent's body slightly to the side, exposing its belly.

"Look here."

The viewers in the live stream immediately focused their attention on it.

On the smooth scales of the Monarch Serpent's belly, strange, symmetrical, dark patterns resembling eyes could be faintly seen!

The pattern was not obvious, like a faint shadow hidden beneath the scales.

However, it is clearly visible under a high-definition lens.

Combined with the arrogant and aloof temperament of the Serpent Monarch, it adds a touch of eeriness and mystery.

[Huh? What's this? A snake has eyes on its belly?]

Goodness, this gave me goosebumps!

Is this some new variant? It looks interesting!

"This is it!"

The woman pointed to the patterns, her tone filled with worry.

"These patterns only appeared gradually after it evolved."

"I've researched a lot, but I've never seen anything like this before. Could it be... a problem with its body? Or some kind of undesirable mutation?"

Ye Yinchuan's gaze fell on the monarch serpent.

His discerning eye for antiques had already seen through everything.

But he didn't give an answer immediately.

Instead, he asked with great interest, "If I may ask, do you know anything about the parents of this monarch snake?"

The woman was taken aback, not expecting the anchor to ask that question.

She thought for a moment and replied, "I adopted it from the incubator when it was still an egg."

"The records in the breeding center say that its mother was a very excellent monarch snake. But its father..."

The woman's expression turned somewhat strange.

"Its father was an Arbok."

The moment these words were spoken, the live stream chat exploded!
[Monarch Serpent and Arbok?]

Are reproductive isolation measures just for show for these two Pokémon?

【No, I'm thinking they're all snakes, what's wrong with that?】

"I see." Ye Yinchuan smiled.

Everything fits together now.

He looked at the woman on the other side of the screen, her face filled with worry, and slowly began to speak.

First of all, congratulations.

"Huh?" The woman was even more confused.

"Your Monarch Serpent has not only not encountered any problems, but has instead awakened an extremely rare and powerful...bloodline talent!"

Ye Yinchuan's voice carried a hint of admiration.

"The eye-shaped patterns you see are not a disease, nor are they any bad mutations."

"It is the embodiment of the power that your Serpent Lord inherited and awakened from the bloodline of its father, that Arbok!"

"Arbok is most famous for its terrifying 'face' on its belly. That face is its weapon used to intimidate opponents and deter enemies!"

"And your Monarch Serpent has perfectly inherited this!"

“I would call these patterns ‘Snake Eye Patterns’! And the fact that a Serpent possesses these patterns means that it inherited the ‘Snake Gaze’ move from Arbok…”

Ye Yinchuan's voice was firm and resounding!
"The 'Giant Serpent Stare' technique can instantly make the serpent's eye markings clear and emit a strong mental fluctuation!"

"Its effect can directly impact the mental state of some weak-willed opponents, plunging them into fear and even paralysis!"

"This is a unique and intimidating power born from the arrogance of Serperior and the ferocity of Arbok!"

"Plus Serperior's Grass-type moves..."

"It is a natural-born...master of crowd control!"

His words silenced the entire live stream room.

The woman on the other side of the screen was completely stunned. She stared blankly at the serpent in her arms, then at the patterns on its belly that had once caused her so much worry.

original……

This isn't a curse, but... a blessing?
"Sigh~"

The Monarch Serpent seemed to understand Ye Yinchuan's words.

It proudly raised its head, and the patterns on its belly seemed to shine for a moment!
An invisible, slightly chilling mental fluctuation flashed by!
[This pattern is truly extraordinary! I felt my heart skip a beat when I saw it just now, even through the screen!]

[The giant snake glares! So Arbok already knows this move?]

[Pokémon truly holds infinite possibilities, but unfortunately, not everyone is a streamer with an eye for discovery!]

The woman was so excited that she hugged her serpent and kept thanking Ye Yinchuan, even giving him gifts as a reward.

After a few more brief online connections.

Footsteps could be heard coming from one side of the cave.

Ye Yinchuan knew that the main person had arrived.

"Alright, that concludes today's live stream. Next up is the Super Evolution special."

Ye Yinchuan remained calm and waited for today's "guests".

……

The three trainers, led by the guide, walked this way.

All three of them were older, and their demeanor and eyes were extraordinary. After all, not everyone has a Pokémon heritage or can achieve success at a young age.

Of course, don't forget that appearances can be deceiving, since high-level trainers have Pokémon energy to replenish their bodies.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a resolute face and a burly build.

He was wearing a slightly worn but clean Zhongshan suit, and what was striking was the burn marks on his exposed neck.

His eyes were as steady as a rock, and his face was etched with the marks of time.

Beside him stood a... Blastoise.

That Blastoise was much larger and heavier than the average Blastoise.

Its deep blue shell was covered with scratches and cracks of all sizes, and even a few ugly scars that had been melted by high temperatures and then solidified again.

Those weren't scars from a battle.

Rather, it is... a chapter of merit for repeatedly rushing into the fire and repeatedly using his own body to create a safe haven for the lives behind him amidst the collapsing ruins!
The two iconic, massive water cannons on its back are worn down at the muzzle due to years of overloaded high-pressure water jets.

Unlike other Pokémon, it didn't curiously look around.

It simply stood quietly beside its trainer, its deep, calm eyes, like an ancient well, gazing silently ahead.

It is like a solid, unyielding fortress that will never collapse.

[This person is... Shi Lei! A former heroic firefighter! I can't believe I saw him on a live stream!]

This Blastoise... every scar on its shell represents a life that was saved...

I heard that before he even retired from the fire department, he transferred to the Pokémon Center's Disaster Squad, specializing in dealing with even more dangerous disasters!

A salute to the true heroes!

The live stream chat was instantly flooded with comments of "tribute" and "hero".

The other two trainers were equally impressive, but they didn't send out their Pokémon.

At this moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the silent firefighter and his equally silent Blastoise.

Looking at the comments and combining them with his daily observations, Ye Yinchuan matched the person in front of him with his understanding of the situation.

"Hello, Mr. Kirby."

When Shi Lei saw Ye Yinchuan, he proactively extended his calloused hand, his voice as steady and powerful as he was.

"I have long admired my name."

"Mr. Shi, you're too kind." Ye Yinchuan grasped his hand, feeling its firm strength. "It's my honor to be able to help a hero like you."

He looked at the Blastoise, his eyes filled with sincere respect.

This Blastoise showed absolutely no signs of aggression or fighting spirit.

There is only one kind of belief, pure, profound, and existing solely for the purpose of "protection".

Its power is not for defeating opponents.

Rather, it was to save lives.

"Kame..."

Blastoise sensed Ye Yinchuan's gaze, and slowly turned its head, its calm, unwavering eyes glancing at Ye Yinchuan.

Then, it nodded gently.

There was no shouting, no protesting.

It was just a simple, equal, greeting from one strong person to another.

Ye Yinchuan also solemnly returned a nod.

"There's no time to lose," Shi Lei said. "Let's start with my old buddy."

He gently patted the battered shell of the water turtle, his eyes filled with trust and tenderness.

"Please, Mr. Kirby."

"of course."

Ye Yinchuan nodded.

Instead of immediately taking out the Mega Stone, he walked up to the battered Blastoise.

He crouched down, reached out, and gently stroked a grotesque claw mark on the tortoise shell that almost pierced through the entire carapace.

The touch was cold and rough, yet it seemed to carry a certain scorching temperature.

That was the lingering warmth of protection.

"Family members, you may think that Mega Evolution is just a manifestation of the bond between the trainer and the Pokémon."

Ye Yinchuan's voice was clearly heard by everyone through the live broadcast.

"But in reality, every Pokémon's Mega Evolution has its own unique and almost unrepeatable 'door'."

"And Blastoise's door..."

His gaze swept over the shocking scars on the Blastoise's shell.

"Its 'doors' are opened with two keys."

"The first key is named—"

"'The Shield of Fearlessness'".

Ye Yinchuan's voice was steady and powerful.

"The Blastoise is a natural guardian. Its shell is its strongest barrier."

"But to awaken its protective power beyond its limits, its shell must undergo a... fatal attack in order to protect something!"

"It had to choose to use its own body to block the devastating calamity, even though it knew it was impossible!"

"This is a test of will, and even more so, a testament to faith!"

The words fell.

The entire live stream room was deathly silent.

Everyone's eyes instinctively fell on Shi Lei's Blastoise.

At this moment, its scarred shell no longer seemed like an ugly scar.

Instead, they are medals, shining with glory... medals of honor!
[…I understand now, this Blastoise already met this condition.]

Every scar on its body is a key...

This is no longer just a Pokémon; it's a living monument, a guardian spirit!

A salute to the heroes and their Pokémon!

Shi Lei listened in silence. He reached out and stroked the Blastoise's shell as well, a complex emotion that was hard to describe showing in his eyes.

There was heartache, there was pride, but above all, there was a deep trust that transcended life and death.

"Kame..."

Blastoise sensed its trainer's emotions, turned around, and gently rubbed its head against Shi Lei's arm.

As if to say:

I have no regrets.

"Then, what about the second key?"

Another trainer, a potential Elite Four member awaiting Mega Evolution, couldn't help but ask.

"The second key..."

Ye Yinchuan stood up, his gaze falling on the two heavy, weathered water cannons behind the Blastoise.

(End of this chapter)