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Chapter 309 Impossible! How could a dragon look so random?
The appearance of Milton truly shocked Awa and Tsubaki.

Who would have thought that this little guy, who looks like he's guarding the gate of Master Yu's gym, is actually a noble dragon Pokémon?
Furthermore, Teacher Yu is unlikely to lie. Since he said so, it proves that Millerton is most likely indeed a unique individual...

Although it looks completely lacking in majesty and resembles a big dog more than a dragon, if you think about it carefully, aren't many Dragonite just like it, very close to humans?
That's reasonable.

As A-Du thought to himself, he seemed to understand what Qing Yu meant by "a dragon that can bring him surprises".

At first, it did seem a bit unbelievable to him, but it was far from shocking.

Adu quickly nodded, no longer dwelling on Milerton in front of him.

After scanning the area around the Sunny Gym, his gaze quickly settled on Mewtwo, who was training with its Pokémon not far away.

Upon noticing the scene on its side, A-Du was momentarily dazed.

Records later discovered in the underground lab at the Viridian Gym revealed that this Pokémon was an artificial Pokémon created by Giovanni through the fusion of human and Mew genes for his own selfish desires.

Because of its experience at the Viridian Gym, when Mewtwo first met it, it was clearly wary of humans, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was hostile.

At first, Lance was quite troubled about how to deal with a Pokémon that could turn evil at any time.

Seeing that it seemed to have a good compatibility with Qingyu, Adu finally decided to hand the Pokémon over to Qingyu for training.

As the league's top dog and chief investigator, he still has that kind of authority.

So far, the results seem pretty good.

And it seems that it has even sparked Mewtwo's interest in becoming a trainer?
For it and its cloned Pokémon, this is probably the best possible ending...

As expected of Teacher Yu, she is indeed very meticulous.

Thinking of this, A-Du couldn't help but smile.

Whether it's Baby Dragon or these clones who have been hurt by Team Rocket and have only experienced the evil of humanity, handing them over to Qingyu is definitely the right choice.

Just then, Xiaochun's voice suddenly came from behind.

"Speaking of which, isn't there something hanging from the back of this precious dragon's neck?"

Xiaochun has absolutely no resistance to this adorable and gentle baby dragon, and is playing with it along with Dragonite.

As Dragonite lifted it high into the air and caught it, she quickly noticed the necklace hanging around the back of BabyDragon's neck.

And a very striking round gemstone.

If I remember correctly... this should be a Mega Stone from the Hoenn region, right?

A-Du also noticed this mega stone.

Salamence, the evolution of Bellatrix, is indeed one of the confirmed Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution, and the game has also updated the data for this Pokémon accordingly.

Known for its brutality, it experienced a qualitative leap in combat power after Mega Evolution, and its characteristics were changed to a flying skin that better suited the title of "King of the Skies".

Compared to another pseudo-legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, it is indeed very lucky.

However, at least they still have evolutionary potential, while there is no news about Dragonite.

We can only hope that the joint research between Devon Corporation and Dr. Bratano of the Carlos region will yield new results, and that among the newly discovered fossils there happens to be a Mega Stone that matches Dragonite...

The probability is actually not high, but there's still some hope, right?

Adu sighed.

If only Dragonite could Mega Evolve...

Compared to using the Crystallization method recommended by Qingyu, Mega Evolution feels cooler and more in line with the power of a dragon.

Dragonite's Mega Evolution will surely make it even more powerful and look even more majestic, right?

……

"The gym is temporarily in your hands, Mewtwo!"

After resting and chatting with the two guests who had come from afar for a while, Qingyu prepared to set off for Daguo Lake.

With Mewtwo joining the gym, Qingyu no longer needs to close the gym or ask for leave when he goes out. He can directly let this gym apprentice take the lead and use the borrowed Pokémon to test the newcomers.

Anyway, the Pokémon in the gym all have a very clear sense of tactics, making newcomers who come to challenge them grit their teeth in frustration.

So even though Mewtwo is still a bit weak right now, it can still rely on its own strength to deal with challengers.

At this point, Qingyu's original plan to automate the gym has been largely realized without him even realizing it. He just needs Mewtwo to grow into a qualified trainer, and it seems that he, as the gym leader, can then become a hands-off manager and hand over the gym directly to the Pokémon.

It sounds outrageous, but it does seem to have some feasibility...

Mewtwo, entrusted by Qingyu, remained seated in front of the battlefield, nodding slightly to Qingyu who was about to depart.

Actually, it was quite puzzled too—

I've only been at the Sunny Gym for a few days, and Qingyu is already so confident in letting me guard the gym alone?
However, Mewtwo doesn't dislike this trust.

At the Sunny Gym, Mewtwo received emotions it had never experienced at the Viridian Gym, and as a result, it gradually came to understand what Mew had said.

Although I was a little skeptical at first, Qingyu seems to be a really good person.

Mewtwo thought to itself as it watched Qingyu put its Pokémon into a Poké Ball, then ride on another Dragonite and quickly disappear into the sky.

……

Lake Dag is located on the west side of Frostmog Mountain, and is geographically located in northern Padiya, so it is a very long journey from the town of Khospit to get there.

They even had to pass through the scorching desert that Aoba and Daigo had visited together last time.

If you were to use a Milerton as a means of transportation, you probably wouldn't be able to make a round trip without a box of sandwiches.

Fortunately, Lance had bred two Dragonite at the same time, so Milton, which consumes too much fuel, was not needed this time.

Perhaps for this reason, when Milerton was put into the ball, Milerton quickly put on a sullen face and stared at him with a resentful look.

As if to say:

I just have a tiny bit of an appetite, so why is it none of my business!

Do you have another means of transportation while you're out?

Millerton is in a bad mood; he probably won't be cured without a few dozen sandwiches with something added to them...

However, this trip to Lake Daguo was also intended to find the last seasoning, and Qingyu had planned to bring his Pokémon along for a picnic.

They were all things that came easily to me.

Riding a Dragonite, Aoba looked down at Padia from the sky, and his mood improved considerably.

The color differences between the various blocks of Padiya are extremely obvious.

(Aerial view of Padiya)
The central part is a hollow black void, while the southern region, mainly consisting of Tabletop City, is mostly inhabited towns and cities, and the area is predominantly plains and rivers.

After passing Tabletop City and the Void of District Zero, the scenery on both sides suddenly changed, transforming into a scorching desert and a dark mining area.

Looking further north, the not-so-high Frostmog Mountain still seemed quite a distance away.

Their destination was at the foot of Frostmog Mountain.

Even with Dragonite's speed, it took about half an hour to get to Lake Daguo.

"Just as Teacher Yu said, the natural environment of Parthia is a bit too good..."

After landing, Xiaochun gazed at the vast, boundless lake before her and couldn't help but sigh.

Why are Dratini so rare in the Kanto region? The main reason is the lack of clean lakes large enough to provide them with a habitat.

Both Miniature Dragons and Dragonair prefer to live in water, and it is said that the first human to discover them caught a Miniature Dragon while fishing.

Even after evolving into Dragonite, they still tend to stay near lakes due to their group dynamics.

It was precisely because they discovered this lifestyle of the Dratini family that the Dragon Messenger clan eventually gained their friendship and established a habitat around the huge underground lake in the dragon's lair, mastering the skills to control the power of dragons over a long period of time.

This place is simply the perfect habitat for Dratini. Dratini, which are extremely picky about water sources, could not possibly miss this treasure land known as "Big Pot Lake".

She suddenly understood why Qingyu had joked earlier that "there are more mini dragons in Daguo Lake than stray dogs on the roadside."

Moreover, it seems this lake is connected to several rivers, so perhaps the Dratini could travel downstream and spread throughout the rivers of Padia...

Just thinking about it makes me envious!

"..."

After landing, A-du quickly fell silent.

The reason is simple: with his excellent eyesight, he had just seen a Hakkarosaurus tumbling over in the lake, followed by several Minidragons.

Who would have thought that the miniature dragons, which are so rare in Kanto and Johto and are almost only seen by their Dragon Messenger clan, are not rare at all in Padia?

As A-Du clicked his tongue in amazement, he quickly realized—

If Dratini, which is so picky about its living environment, can survive in Lake Dag, then what about the other dragon Pokémon?
With this curiosity in mind, A-Du quickly turned his gaze to Qing-Yu.

However, Qingyu's attention was not on the large pot lake below, but rather she looked up and stared blankly at the crooked tree not far away.

"Teacher Yu, what are you looking at?"

In a great mood, Xiaochun took the initiative to strike up a conversation, which made Qingyu look away and look at her with a strange expression.

"There's a dragon Pokémon picking wild berries on a tree."

After saying something seemingly random, Xiaochun and Adu's curiosity was instantly piqued.

Dragon Pokémon? Apple Berry?
Is this some kind of joke?
A-Du and Xiao-Chun looked at each other, seemingly unable to understand Qing-Yu's meaning.

However, Qingyu seemed to have anticipated this, pointing to the motionless "Apple Fruit" deep in the tree canopy.

"It's right there. If you don't believe me, I'll take a picture with my encyclopedia."

As he spoke, Qingyu took out the special Pokédex given to him by Professor Oak from his pocket and aimed it at the Pokémon on the treetop.

Special illustrations?

Lance and Tsubaki were clearly familiar with it. As a special item that only newcomers approved by Professor Oak could possess, the Special Pokédex held extremely important significance for many trainers.

In other words, owning it is equivalent to gaining Professor Oak's approval.

but……

After all, Qingyu taught all the newcomers in the world a lesson, so it's not surprising that he was able to pass Professor Oak's test and obtain the Special Pokédex.

So Adu didn't care about that.

Soon, the encyclopedia in Qingyu's hand started beeping.

[Fruitworm, Apple-dwelling Pokémon, Grass/Dragon type]

It looks like just an ordinary apple, but its exposed eyes and tail reveal its true identity.

[Note: Although it looks exactly like an insect, it does have dragon attributes, and its evolution method is closely related to the type of apple it lives in!]

—Recorder, Dr. Mulan

(Fruit-eating beetle and its evolutionary forms)
"..."

Upon hearing the announcement from Rotom, the creature residing in the Pokédex, Ayarko's eyes instantly became somewhat confused.

This...this is a dragon?

Shouldn't dragon Pokémon be extremely proud and incredibly powerful beings?
What's going on with this little bug?

Even if it's a red-faced dragon, it's just a green worm that hollows out an apple as a disguise and lives inside. How can it be a dragon?

Impossible! How could a dragon look so random?
A-Du's facial expressions suddenly became more varied, even showing a kind of calm sense of collapse.

Just then, Qingyu spoke up at the opportune moment:
"Mr. A-Du, stereotypes are a no-no!"

"To put it bluntly, what a dragon Pokémon actually looks like is not defined by humans."

"So, not only can a dragon that looks like an insect have dragon attributes, but even a dragon that looks like a slime, or a turtle that doesn't resemble a dragon at all, could have dragon attributes, right?"

Qingyu thought for a moment, then continued speaking despite Adu's shocked gaze.

"I've heard that the Exeggutor trees in Alola have their own unique regional forms. Because the intense sunlight awakened their primal powers, they also gained powerful Dragon-type abilities!"

(Exeggutor, also a combination of grass and dragon!)

???

Exeggutor tree? Dragon?
Am I crazy, or is the world crazy?

After receiving such a powerful and overwhelming message, A-Du's brain went blank for a moment.

Until Qingyu took out her phone and showed him a video on Pokémon TV...

The coconut palm in the video had a much longer neck than he remembered, and its body seemed to have turned dark brown from the sunlight.

Faced with an invading opponent, they did not hesitate to collectively use the Dragon Pulse that Awakened was extremely familiar with, and successfully repelled the enemy.

"..."

It took Adu a long time to recover before he finally sighed.

One Pokémon might be an exception, but judging from Qingyu's words, there seem to be many such individuals, and he can't even count them all.
"Perhaps... our Dragon Messenger clan's understanding of Dragon Pokémon is indeed too one-sided."

Adu's expression was complicated as he turned to look at the large pot lake below.

"Teacher Yu, could it be that all the Pokémon in this big cauldron lake are Dragon-type?"

I have a feeling that Qingyu is hinting at this...

"That's not the case."

Qingyu smiled and pointed to several Pokémon by the lake below.

"However, there are quite a few, such as that Pokémon that looks like sushi, which is a Water/Dragon type, Mille Dracovish."

"A group of Pokémon that look like jelly by the lake are the Goomy family, which was first discovered in the Kalos region, and they are all of the Dragon type."

"By the way, they are also late bloomers, just like the Dragonite and Salamence families."

"As for the creature that occasionally pops up in the water and looks a bit like a black seahorse, it is the Poison Algae Dragon, which feeds mainly on rotting seaweed and has the attributes of Poison + Dragon."

After Qingyu rattled off a list of the main Dragon Pokémon inhabiting Lake Daguo like reciting a menu, Adu's expression became even more complicated.

He was right; Teacher Yu did it on purpose...

Besides Dragonite, there isn't a single proper dragon in this big pot lake, right?

(End of this chapter)