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Chapter 248 Latias, hurry and find Xia Chi! (4k)

After comforting the reluctant Latias, Xia Chi turned to look at Kanon, and the vague unease in his heart finally made him speak.

"Canon".

He hesitated for a moment, then said solemnly, "If anything seems amiss these next two days, no matter how small or big it may be, remember to contact me immediately."

So far, he has not found any clues about the thief sisters, Sanna and Lian, from the movie.

But a sense of unease stemming from the direction of the "plot" lingered in his mind like a dark cloud.

After all, everything else in the plot of "Guardians of the Water City" makes sense, so there's no reason why the biggest villain wouldn't make a move.

Xia Chi clearly remembered that the two Pokémon thieves captured Latios and, using the mysterious connection between it and the Heart Drop, forcibly activated and manipulated the terrifying energy contained within the drop, energy powerful enough to shake nature.

The ultimate consequence was that the entire city of Odomare was on the verge of being completely swallowed by a massive tsunami!
If Latios hadn't sacrificed himself at the last moment, quelling the tsunami at the cost of his life, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Xia Chi even planned that after a few days when she got closer to Latias and his sister, she would shamelessly ask Canon to move to the Secret Garden for a while.

After all, this is where the Heart Drops are hidden, and also the habitat of the Latios siblings.

If I could be stationed here, perhaps I could prevent problems before they arise.

Although there's no such thing as guarding against thieves for a thousand days.

But within his power, he still didn't want to see the tragic and devastating ending depicted in the movie repeated.

It's decided, I'll find an opportunity to bring it up tomorrow!
He made up his mind.

As for today
Xia Chi glanced at Latios, who was still looking at him with extremely displeased and wary eyes, and knew that it was hopeless.

Moreover, even if we take a step back and say that this is the first day I've officially met Latias.

Surely those two thieves couldn't be so lucky as to choose today to make their move, could they?
Although Kanon was somewhat confused by Xia Chi's sudden and earnest advice, she could sense the concern and seriousness in his words.

She nodded vigorously, her clear eyes reflecting trust: "Yes, I remember. If anything happens, I'll contact you immediately!"

After bidding farewell to Latias and Canon, Xia Chi led the elves on their way back to the inn.

Odomare remained peaceful and serene under the night sky, with the warm lights on both banks reflected in the canal.

On the way, Xia Chi reviewed his encounter with Latias that day.

The whole process went surprisingly smoothly, almost like a dream.

The natural, almost instinctive closeness Latias showed him was most likely due to the aura of the [Heart Drop] he carried.

Or perhaps it's the aura of the Latias Superstone?

Whether it was something else, Xia Chi had no idea.

However, this goodwill alone does not mean that he can easily "kidnap" this guardian spirit of the water city.

The obstacle did not primarily come from the brother Latios, who was obsessed with his sister, but rather from the responsibility that the two Pokémon had to bear.

Given Latias's kind and pure nature, it will surely keep its promise to protect the water city.

Canon once said that the "service period" of the Latios siblings in their first generation is usually four to five years, and this year is only the third year.

Should we cultivate a good relationship, agree to come back in two years, and take it as our partner?

It's not that we can't wait two years.

But in two or three years, there are just too many variables.

Ash once told Pidgeot that he would come to pick it up after a while.

The poor old eagle still waited in Viridian Forest for more than 20 years.

Who knows if Latias might do the same?
After all, in the eyes of a legendary spirit with such an extremely long lifespan, the difference between a few years and several decades wouldn't be that significant, right?
In the end, let's hope that "waiting becomes a regret" doesn't actually happen.

If we want to leave this time and directly take Latias away, we need a suitable opportunity.
Forget it, let's take a step by step.

Xia Chi rubbed his temples, temporarily suppressing his chaotic thoughts.

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late at night.

As the entire city of Odomare fell into slumber, two ghostly figures, seemingly blending into the night, silently lurked in the shadows of the Secret Garden's walls.

They are the internationally wanted Pokémon thieves, and also the sisters Sanna and Lian, whom Xia Chi "longs for day and night".

The two-month-long infiltration was not in vain.

They had already figured out their target's daily routine.

Grandpa Ben Gray would always be busy at the shipyard until late at night.

The young girl, Kanon, had a regular schedule and was already fast asleep in her room. All that was needed was a little sleeping powder to put her into an even deeper sleep.

In the garden, only the legendary pair of elves remained.

More importantly, they had been monitoring the area from the outside for an entire day.

It was confirmed that Xia Chi, the biggest variable, had already left the garden with his elf and returned to the inn in the city.

"Sanna, really...aren't you going to wait until Xia Chi has completely left Odomare before making a move?"

Lian's voice was very low, with a hint of hesitation.

The intimidating power of Xia Chi and his legendary spirit, Egui Peng, weighed heavily on her heart like a boulder.

"Can't wait any longer!"

Sanna's voice was resolute, "Who knows when Xia Chi will leave? You've seen his relationship with Latias. He might move into the garden in a few days. Then we'll have even less of a chance. Now is the best time to make our move!"

Sanna's eyes flashed with a desperate, all-or-nothing glint.

Seeing her sister's resolute expression, Lian suppressed her last bit of hesitation.

The two exchanged a glance, their years of tacit understanding needing no words, and nodded emphatically at the same time.

action!

In the stillness of the night, all things are asleep.

As long as the action is swift and precise enough, even if Xia Chi notices something amiss and rushes over, it will be too late!
These sisters, known in the industry as the "Thief Queens," have this confidence.

"Click!"

A very faint click of a mechanism was heard.

With a palm-sized, sophisticated instrument shimmering with a ghostly blue light, Sanna easily cracked the internal structure of the garden's ancient door lock.

For experienced international thieves, breaking a mechanical lock is just a piece of cake.

Their preparations for this operation went far beyond this.

"Come out!"

Sanna gave a low shout, and the three Poké Balls quietly opened under the moonlight, flashing white light.

The three sprites were none other than Mawile, Rhinoceros Megatron, and Gothic Lady.

The three Pokémon appeared with an aura of disciplined, menacing presence.

"Mouthwa, Super Armored Rhinoceros, use Sword Dance continuously!" Lian quickly gave the order.

The two elves immediately spun around on the spot, their bodies bursting with sharp energy!
The Maw of the Baby gleamed with a cold light, and the rock armor of the Super Armored Rhinoceros emitted a dull grating sound, its attack power visibly increasing layer by layer.

"Miss Goth, once the target is confirmed, immediately activate the Trick Space!"

Sanna kept her eyes fixed on the depths of the garden as she gave orders.

Miss Gothic nodded slightly, raised her hands slightly, and an invisible superpower field began to gather around her.

That's why people are least afraid of difficulties when they're doing bad things.

Sanna and Lian have invested heavily in this operation.

These three Pokémon were purchased by them more than half a year ago through the black market at a huge cost; they were specifically designed to target the Latios siblings.

Their strength is not top-notch; even after half a year of training, they can only barely reach the professional level.

They are mostly senior rangers or elite police officers, but still quite far from being at the dojo level.

With this level of strength alone, it's impossible to directly confront Latios, whose strength has reached the level of a Champion.

Even a 3v1 scenario would be nothing short of wishful thinking.

But who are they?
He's a villain who'll stop at nothing!
Sanna carefully took out three metal syringes that gleamed with a dangerous cold light from the tactical satchel at her waist.

Inside the syringe was a liquid that glowed with an eerie purplish-red light.

On the side, a striking crimson "R" symbol, representing the most notorious underground organization in the Kanto and Johto regions, was clearly visible in the moonlight—

Team Rocket's Secret Energy Amplifier!

After use, you will gain terrifying power that does not belong to this body at the cost of sacrificing your life essence energy!
Although this Pokémon will probably be ruined after one injection, it doesn't matter. Once you buy a Pokémon, it's enough to let it perform its intended function.

"Bear it!"

Sanna's eyes were cold.

laugh--

Three syringes were precisely inserted into the necks or shoulder blades of the three Pokémon, and cold liquid was instantly injected.

Immediately, the three elves' bodies tensed up, letting out a low growl that erupted with both pain and power, their eyes instantly filled with violent bloodshot veins!
A terrifying energy fluctuation, far exceeding their own limits and filled with instability and destructive aura, swept out like a storm!
Sanna glanced down at the energy detection function on her watch and nodded in satisfaction.

A dojo-level aura, and a ferocious aura that is close to that of the Kangaskhan from Senri!

Add to that the pre-enhanced sword dance, and Miss Gothic's poised Trick Space...

Sanna's lips curled into a cruel yet confident smile.

"Move! Target Latios and Latias!"

The two of them slipped into the garden like ghosts.

The battle began the moment they stepped inside!
"Ooh-ooh—"

Latios was so sensitive to energy that it was startled awake the moment the intruder stepped into the garden from the pond where it was resting!

A piercing shriek, filled with authority and warning, ripped through the night sky!

However, it was a case of the prepared mind scheming against the unprepared!
Just as Latios spread his wings, preparing to launch an attack...

hum!
An invisible yet immense power instantly enveloped the entire Secret Garden, as if the space itself were being twisted and folded by an invisible hand!

Miss Gothic's [Trick Space] has been activated!

Latios's proud limit speed suddenly became sluggish and heavy, as if he were stuck in a swamp!

Alarm bells rang in its mind, and it immediately activated its innate ability, its body instantly becoming transparent, attempting to blend into the air!
The special thermal imaging sunglasses worn by Sanna and Lian clearly captured the "invisible" outline representing the high-speed moving heat source!
They provided precise directions and commands, acting as the eyes of the three elves.

"Strong energy reaction at 30 degrees in the upper left corner! Mawile, playful! Super Armored Rhinoceros, rock blockade to block the retreat!"

Under the rules of the magic space, Maw of Venus, whose speed suddenly increased, transformed into a silver-gray afterimage, its huge jaw covered in pink and purple fairy-type energy tearing through the air.

With terrifying power amplified by both the berserk potion and the sword dance, it lashed out fiercely towards the location where Latios was invisible!
At the same time, the Super Armored Rhinoceros roared, and a huge rock materialized out of thin air like a cannonball, precisely smashing into Latios's possible dodge path!
Latios was forced to reveal itself, and the hastily gathered Dragon Pulse collided violently with the playful giant jaws!
Boom!

The deafening roar of energy explosion shattered the midnight tranquility of the Water City Garden.

Clearly, one side is the Fairy type, which is immune to Dragon, and the other side is the Dragon type, which is completely countered by Fairies.

The outcome is self-evident.

"Woo——"

Latios let out a painful cry as the immense force sent it flying, crashing through a thicket of bushes.

The excruciating physical pain was secondary; what truly chilled it was the overwhelming sense of powerlessness caused by the suppression of its attributes.

Latios was acutely aware that he had no chance of defeating these three Pokémon in their carefully laid trap on his own!

Not to mention its sister Latias, whose strength is not even as great as its own!

A chilling sense of despair, accompanied by a strong instinct to protect his sister, surged into his heart.

Despite the excruciating pain, Latios let out a loud, anxious screech towards the direction where Latios was hiding deep in the garden.

"Ooh-ooh—"

Latias! Run with Kanon to find Xia Chi!

Even if he was unwilling to admit it, Latios was now very clear that only the elf named Evil Phantom beside Xia Chi possessed the absolute power to tear everything in front of him apart.

"Trying to tip someone off? Dream on!"

A cold glint flashed in Sanna and Lian's eyes, and without hesitation, they threw out two more Poké Balls!

A flash of white light appeared, and Alistar and Sun Eevee suddenly appeared!

These two are their true ace Pokémon, whose strength has reached the peak of the gym level!
"Ariados, Espeon, stop Latias! Don't let it get away!"

Lian shouted sternly.

Based on their two months of energy probing, Latias's strength was assessed to be only at the Gym level.

With the strength of these two main Pokémon, they are more than capable of defeating it!

Deep in the garden, Latias, who was about to rush out to fight alongside his brother, suddenly froze upon hearing his brother's call.

Through the gaps in the flowerbed, it watched helplessly as its brother struggled against the onslaught of three berserk elves, each attack causing Latios to let out a painful howl.

Meanwhile, the two new spirits, radiating powerful auras, were constantly flanking him from the direction where he was hiding!

Latias clenched his claws tightly, his body trembling slightly from anger and struggle.

can not go!
My brother risked his life to buy himself time!
Latias suppressed the urge to rush out and took one last look at his brother, who was covered in wounds and whose life force was rapidly waning during the siege.

It suddenly turned around, transforming into a blurry red streak of light, and without any hesitation, shot towards the house where Kanon was!

It benefited from its location on the relatively edge of the garden, coupled with its familiarity with the terrain.

Latias narrowly escaped the Trick Room's range before Ariadne and Espeon could encircle it, and then its speed instantly returned!

(End of this chapter)