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Chapter 395 Sylveon Learns Electric Beam! (636)

"Hey, hey, hey, what's with this move???"

Clearly, the instinctive move that the Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon just made surprised even Qibana, who thought he knew it very well.

The lightning bolts that were jumping around so fast just now could not possibly be the "thunder" move that fell from the sky, but in terms of power, they actually surpassed it, so we can also rule out common moves such as Thunderbolt.

Therefore, there is only one answer left—

"Could this be a unique move that Aluminosi learned on its own after evolving?!"

Although Cibana's expression was a beat slow and he was still somewhat surprised, his tone and the smile on his lips clearly showed his excitement.

"Although it seems to require a charging period before it can be used, judging by its power alone, it's definitely a killer move for the Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon. We've struck gold!"

The idea of ​​having to accumulate strength in advance is often quite useless.

For example, the ultimate fighting technique "True Qi Fist" is rarely used because of its long charging time.

However, for the already tough Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon, whose defensive capabilities are further enhanced by its durability, this is definitely a good thing.

Even after evolving, the Aluminosidamosaurus was able to acquire new powers, which made Qibana quite content.

"No, besides Powerful Herb, there might be other ways to shorten the process of it accumulating electricity."

Just then, Qingyu suddenly added another sentence.

???

Are there any experts?

Originally immersed in intense joy, Qibana calmed down after hearing his words and began to wait patiently with expectant eyes for Qingyu to continue.

"Hmm... Although it's just a guess, don't you think the electric attribute is a bit strange?"

Qingyu smiled and, as he spoke, pointed to the coal turtle beside him, which was covered in smoke and seemed to be still enjoying itself.

!

Seeing Qingyu looking at him, Coal Turtle's eyes immediately lit up with excitement.

Even without Qingyu saying a word, it had already begun absorbing heat, preparing to use its technique again.

"Wait, no more testing is needed."

Qingyu raised an eyebrow and immediately added helplessly, which made Coal Turtle reluctantly look away.

"What I'm trying to say is... just like the Sunny Team has Solar Blade and Solar Beam that can be released instantly, maybe the Electric attribute related to the Rain Team also has this kind of special move?"

"For example, this move by the aluminum-steel bridge dragon."

"Hmm... Judging from its performance, let's call it the electric beam."

"You're right!"

Cibana nodded repeatedly.

As expected of Teacher Yu, she's so reliable!
So, at Qingyu's prompting, Qibana decisively recalled the Coalossal that created sunny weather and sent out his "Rain Team General" that he had been keeping hidden.

Sticky Dragon.

"Sticky?"

A red light flashed.

More like a giant purple slug than a dragon appeared before Qingyu.

"..."

Qingyu subconsciously took a step back.

He had always been quite afraid of soft-bodied creatures, so the sheer size of the Goomer Dragon made him a little more accepting of it.

but……

The thought that Goodra was the only Pokémon in the rain system of Raihana made Qingyu very nervous.

No wonder Cibana said he wasn't good at playing in the rain...

What is your position in the Rainy Day Brothers?
Let's go back to basics before we sit down to eat!
"Nianmeilong, use Rain Dance."

While Qingyu was observing, Qibana had already taken the lead in giving instructions.

Soon, dark clouds covered the sky, and a light drizzle began to fall near Little Key Town, accompanied by occasional rumbles of thunder.

"Excellent! Aluminum-steel bridge dragon, let's use that special move again!"

Chibana nodded in satisfaction, then clenched his right fist and swung it forcefully into the sky.

"Use the electric beam!"

A sharp, metallic sound flashed, followed by a crackling sound of electricity in the surrounding air.

Beside the quietly accumulating aluminum-steel bridge dragon, striking electric light rapidly condensed and coalesced into a ball of golden energy at an extremely fast speed.

Subsequently.

"boom--!"

The electric beam, even wilder than before, was fired at full power, and the damage caused by its impact on the same hill was significantly more astonishing.

"As expected, Qingyu, you are a genius!"

"This trick actually works to speed up battery storage in rainy weather!"

At this moment, Cibana's expression was no longer a normal smile.

How can there be such a powerful Pokémon as Aluminum Bridge Dragon!

Not only does it possess the noble Dragon attribute, but it also boasts the super-strong resistance brought by the Steel attribute. Even its ability further enhances its defensive capabilities, making it an invincible fortress that cannot be penetrated.

In addition to its superb defensive capabilities, it can also interact with rainy weather, using the rain to accelerate the charging of its special attack, the Electric Beam...

Although it's not a STAB move, it might actually be a good thing for Aluminum Bridge Dragon.

After all, the Steel and Dragon types are indeed a bit lacking in offensive capabilities and don't really synergize well with rain.

In this way, the only weakness in his three-dimensional energy system suddenly gained a trustworthy older brother!
Qibana looked at Qingyu again, his eyes now burning with passion.

All of this is thanks to Teacher Yu!
I never expected that after losing to him once, I would be able to obtain so much valuable information immediately, and the information was highly credible.

If the Pokémon professor's team were to conduct the research, it would take an unknown amount of time, but Qingyu did it in less than half an hour, and the possibility of finding an aluminum-steel bridge dragon was already evident.

Starting today, I'm the number one feather fan in the live stream!

I'm really not familiar with Dan Di or anything like that!
……

After seeing Chibana off, Qingyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Regarding his research on aluminum-steel bridge jacks, he only touched upon a few superficial points, or rather, only presented the part that he needed.

As for more detailed and comprehensive investigations, that's not his job.

His identity is that of the museum owner, not a researcher, and besides, he doesn't have that much time to figure it out slowly.

So... we need to find other reliable people for this.

After all, Aluminosi was a completely new evolution discovered in Padia, and Chibana readily followed his advice and headed straight to Orange Academy in nearby Tabletop City.

Due to work reasons, it seems that Guild Master Loz of Galar and Dante left last night, but Kibana got a fairly long vacation after this "field work".

We need to resolve this matter as soon as possible while he's still in Padia.

Thinking of this, Qingyu immediately took out Rotom's phone and dialed Chairman Yeci's number.

"Hello? Qingyu?"

The call was quickly connected, and Ye Ci on the other end seemed a little puzzled that she would take the initiative to contact her.

After all, Qingyu had almost never contacted her proactively. The only time was before the anomaly in Beishang Township, when he made a statement that sounded like a "criminal declaration."

"President Yeci, I have a problem that I need your help to solve."

Qingyu's attitude was very sincere, but Yeci heard it as a completely different story.

"Something's wrong... You got into a fight with Cibana?"

Ye Ci frowned subconsciously.

Ye Ci was naturally aware that Qi Bana had contacted Qing Yu.

but……

Wasn't he supposed to be seeking guidance from Qingyu? So this is what he meant by guidance?

Although it wasn't anything particularly troublesome, it still seemed like a diplomatic incident!

"No, it was just a coincidence that I helped Qibana's Duraludon evolve a bit more."

Qingyu finished speaking casually, then added a sentence.

“Since researching unknown new Pokémon is not part of my job, I suggested that Raihan go to the Orange Academy to find a professional team.”

"They should be on their way by now, right?"

"???"

What is this guy saying?

What does it mean to accidentally help someone else's Pokémon evolve?
Furthermore, based on the current Pokédex, there shouldn't be any record of Duraludon having any evolved forms.

That is to say...

Qingyu is telling the truth!
Ye Ci was so shocked by reality that it took her half a minute to react.

"You...discovered a brand new Pokémon?"

"Yes, and I also gave it a name, 'Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon,' which I think is quite fitting."

"As for how to handle it specifically, I'll leave that to Chairman Ye Ci to arrange entirely."

"Thank you for helping me wrap things up, President Yeci~"

"wait wait wait!"

Just as Qingyu was about to hang up the phone, Yeci's somewhat flustered voice came through.

"I'm saying... do you have absolutely no idea what it means to discover a Pokémon that has never been registered in the Pokédex?"

"At this moment, shouldn't you be more excited and pat your chest and say something like, 'It seems that I am the future Pokémon Professor of Padia'?"

"..."

Qingyu remained silent for a few seconds, seemingly after careful consideration, before decisively shaking her head in refusal.

"It sounds like a lot of trouble, so let's just forget about it."

"Becoming a Pokémon Professor has nothing to do with me. Besides, I have to inherit the Sunny Gym left by my parents. I'd like to ask President Yaji to find a professional team to help record information about 'Alumina Bridge Dragon'."

"..."

Ye Ci sighed helplessly.

"Alright, let's leave the follow-up to the league."

Because the event happened so suddenly, Yeci's words were almost devoid of the majesty of "the only sun of Padia," and were almost entirely enveloped in a sense of astonishment.

After all, discovering a new evolutionary form of a known Pokémon, while not quite shocking the world and certainly not enough to make one a Pokémon Professor, is still a remarkable event.

Aside from legendary Pokémon that are difficult to access and mostly live far from human society, there are currently fewer than a thousand known Pokémon species, and it has been some time since any new species have been discovered.

In general, the discovery of entirely new populations relies on other regions with little prior contact actively joining the Pokémon League.

For example, the Alola region, which has been actively applying to join the league in recent years and has already completed the process, does indeed have many unique Pokémon on that magical island.

However, it is conceivable that they have already been recorded by the locals to some extent in their interactions with humans, so there is at least readily available information for reference.

But for someone like Qingyu to suddenly call me and say that she has unexpectedly discovered a completely new evolution of the Aluminum Steel Dragon...

Putting aside everything else, determining the overall stats of a brand new Pokémon is indeed a very troublesome and large undertaking.

Moreover, the person who owns this Pokémon isn't even a native of Padonia; who knows, Jibana might go back to Galar someday.

We really need to race against time.

"At least this is a good thing for the Alliance. After the research on the 'aluminum-steel bridge dragon' you mentioned is completed, the Alliance will also provide a reward that matches this discovery."

After skillfully painting a rosy picture, Ye Ci was about to hang up when she suddenly remembered something more important, so she spoke again.

"By the way, if you have some free time, try to visit Jinhui Town in the next few days. Aoki should have already told you about it."

"receive."

Qingyu quickly gave a reply.

After hanging up the phone, he subconsciously began to think.

Jinhui Town...

Moreover, it was an important matter that Uncle Aoki and Chairman Yaji repeatedly reminded him of.

It seems to be related to District Zero, and it's very likely that the Alliance has already decided to give that area a "major cleanup".

Qingyu roughly guessed Yeci's thoughts, but he had originally planned to go anyway. This was a good opportunity to observe the situation in Zone Zero up close beforehand. He could treat it as intelligence gathering before the grand final battle.

So, I'll go tomorrow.

……

Time comes to night.

Standing on the soft lawn, Qingyu looked at Sylveon beside her in the moonlight.

"Are you ready, Sylveon?"

"Buyi!"

Today, Qingyu plans to train with Sylveon, something they haven't done in a long time.

Unlike Lucario, who trains his physical strength every day and always seems to be working a little too hard, Sylveon, while occasionally full of energy, prefers to relax and watch TV most of the time rather than train.

Essentially, he's just another lazy bum like Milton next to him—a master of giving up.

However, by understanding its true interests and using those interests to ignite its fighting spirit, Qingyu gradually mastered the correct code to make Sylveon stronger.

What was placed in front of Sylveon was a painting that looked very abstract.

A giant, cartoonish iron bridge is shining with golden light, while a bolt of electricity shoots out from its head, extending beyond the paper in the shape of lightning.

Without a doubt, this was a scene of the aluminum-steel bridge using electric beams during the day.

but……

Unlike the previous Blood Moon, Sylveon clearly struggled to learn this move.

"Buyi..."

Carefully observing the shape of the aluminum-steel bridge dragon, Sylveon soon made a sound of confusion.

When it first mastered the "Blood Moon" technique, it could clearly feel the subtle connection between itself and the moon, so it successfully borrowed the power from the moon and learned the bear's move.

But this time, the situation is clearly different.

In the end, I'm just a Sylveon, not some other form of Jolteon. How could I possibly have the ability to generate electricity on my own?!

Sylveon raised its head and looked at the trainer with a suspicious gaze.

Doesn't he know about this?

In the world of Pokémon, if you can't do it, you can't do it; you can't make up for it with effort!

Wait... that doesn't seem right either?

Since learning sketching from Master Tutu Dog, I've learned some moves that I never dared to imagine before, and that should have been impossible for me to learn.

And Lucario too, that guy seems to be a monster who can master any fighting technique through sheer hard work...

Could it be that there's something wrong with me?
Just as Sylveon was about to fall into chaos, Qingyu spoke up.

"Sylveon, if you can't master its moves, first think about how Bridge Dragon does it."

"The aluminum-steel bridge dragon's body does not have the ability to generate electricity. The essence of its special move is to use its special body structure to store the surrounding static electricity and release it when needed."

"So, all we need to do is find a way to generate static electricity!"

"...Theoretically, that should be correct."

"Buy?"

Sylveon squinted, sensing that things weren't so simple.

If he hadn't said that last sentence, he would have completely trusted the trainer, but then his tone suddenly became less firm at the end!

However, since the trainer has said so, we can only give it a try.

"Buyi..."

Sylveon waved its ribbons as it began to think.

The principle seems simple, but how do you generate static electricity?
While it was seriously considering whether it had the potential to "discharge electricity," Qingyu was also making its own efforts.

He somehow produced the Pokédex and opened the page containing information about Jolteon.

"Rayb seems to obtain negative ions from the air through breathing and then temporarily store electricity using his needle-like body hairs."

In other words, start breathing!

Qingyu made a serious suggestion, and Sylveon followed along, seemingly understanding but not quite.

"Bu Yi——"

After taking several deep breaths, it wasn't clear whether it generated any electricity, but its mind was definitely much clearer.

Sure enough, this is way too much for Pokémon to handle!
Just as Sylveon was about to shake her head and give up, then whine to her trainer to abandon this impossible training plan—

Qingyu instinctively wanted to reach out and comfort Sylveon, but as soon as it touched Sylveon's soft fur, it instinctively felt a numbness in its arm and instinctively withdrew its hand.

Sylveon didn't seem to notice anything, only the crackling sound accompanied by a few sparks of electricity.

"Buyi...?"

Eh?
Could it be that the trainer's idea is correct???

Sylveon was stunned.

That was undoubtedly the reaction a trainer would have when struck by static electricity.

That is to say...

Sylveon lowered its head with some doubt, while simultaneously controlling the four ribbons extending from its neck to touch its fur and begin to gently caress it.

Soon, it heard a crackling sound of electricity.

"Yes, yes, that's it!"

Seeing that Sylveon seemed to have found its way to control electric-type power, Qingyu immediately became excited and began to cheer it on.

"Go faster, shorten the energy accumulation process as much as possible, and launch it all at once when you reach the limit!"

"Buyi..."

Thanks to Sylveon's efforts, its body was soon covered with a layer of golden electricity, which intertwined from time to time, forming eye-catching electric sparks.

As the electric current travels, Sylveon's soft fur stands on end, its tips spreading out as if weaving an invisible electric grid large enough to hold the powerful current.

"Launch now!"

After the energy accumulated to a certain level, it was felt that this current was also putting considerable pressure on Sylveon, causing it to subconsciously activate "Emperor Engine," which triggered a violent rumbling heartbeat. Qingyu then decisively gave the order.

It looks like Sylveon has already learned Thunder Beam!

"Bu-bu-ee!"

Sylveon, who should not be able to control electricity, suddenly stopped rubbing.

At that moment, the current, having lost its source of power, suddenly erupted and shot straight out in a certain direction.

"Wait, we're going the wrong way!"

Perhaps Sylveon closed its eyes out of fear of being electrocuted, causing it to lose its sense of direction, or perhaps the current simply followed its instinct to seek a more powerful host.

The "beam of electricity" that was supposed to be aimed at the safe zone actually flew straight towards the Sunny Gym... no, towards Milton's location at the entrance.

For a fleeting moment, Qingyu couldn't help but worry about Millerton.

however……

"Gah?"

Seemingly sensing danger, Milton, who had been sleeping soundly with his eyes half-closed and hugging the armored dragon, suddenly raised his head.

Then, he saw a bolt of lightning hurtling towards him.

Before Millerton could even think, he instinctively opened his mouth and swallowed the violent electric current that was blasting towards him.

Seeing this, Qingyu and Sylveon finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Because Hakimi had been slacking off for so long, he didn't even realize at first that this guy was actually a powerful first-level god.

Moreover, controlling current is a perfect fit for it, and there is absolutely no possibility of any problems.

"Buyi..."

Sylveon shook its head, still shaken.

So dangerous!
I feel like I've learned the tricks of the aluminum steel bridge dragon, but I still don't seem to know how to control it!
Moreover, after using it once, its entire body becomes frizzy and unruly. It's impossible for it to lick itself back to its previous smooth state; it might only be able to be saved by taking a bath.

The thought of having to take frequent baths just to practice moves made Sylveon make a quick decision.

Let's just seal this move for now...

"Gah?"

After taking the hit, Milton still looked bewildered, completely unaware of what had happened.

However, this doesn't matter to it anymore. As long as it doesn't affect its ability to peacefully slack off at the Sunshine Gym, it's fine with anything!

So Milton didn't choose to pursue the matter further, but instead decisively curled up into a ball again and hugged the still-sleeping armored dragon in the center of the cat mat as a pillow.

This little guy still looks very immature.

As a pillow, it's a bit too hard; even my steel head couldn't quite handle it.

But it's perfect as a throw pillow.

Moreover... the "dragon aura" contained within it also felt somewhat familiar to me.

Although it's still very immature and I can't feel any powerful force at all, it feels a bit like that guy who appeared before.

No wonder that guy took a liking to it.

A cool night breeze swept by, and Millerton's thoughts gradually drifted away.

The "guy" he was referring to was an incredibly powerful, even somewhat inexplicable, dragon.

It has been hovering in the sky ever since it appeared in Zone Zero, and seems to be equally hostile to every paradoxical species that wants to escape Zone Zero.

Although I've been very well-behaved and have never been hit, that's only because I happened to witness its wild fighting style when I was summoned, so I've tried my best to avoid angering that guy.

That guy... he's terrifyingly strong.

Not only can it create meteors to attack its opponents, but its body is also ridiculously tough, and no matter how powerful the attack, it cannot be harmed in the slightest.

Even a rapid descent from the sky is enough to instantly extinguish the fighting spirit of ferocious ancient species, leaving them only concerned with fleeing in disarray.

It was also thanks to that guy that when the doctor couple used the "time machine" to produce Paradoxes, many Pokémon preferred to battle him rather than provoke that dark figure, which allowed him to show some usefulness and secure a long-term job at the research institute.

As for what happened next...

After escaping from Zone Zero, it had actually seen that guy more than once.

The first time was when I was rescued by my current... trainer? I think that's the relationship? When I was rescued, the shooting star that fell from the sky immediately revealed its identity.

The second time, she witnessed it appear beside her and, through the trainer, gave the baby dragon a special gift.

The most recent instance was when Babydra evolved into Armored Dragon.

That was the first time I had ever seen that creature, which humans called a "Guardian Dragon" and which was regarded as a menace by all Pokémon in Sector Zero, including Paradoxical species...

How could she willingly let her precious dragon ride on her head and even carry it for quite a while?
Although a slight accident occurred at the end, it also allowed Baby Dragon to evolve into the current Shell Dragon.

There may have been other opportunities to meet, but Milton doesn't quite remember.

In short, as long as that terrifyingly strong guy is there, his natural enemy will never be able to leave that area.

And their leisurely life can continue forever!
Today is also a peaceful day.

Millardon squinted, feeling a sense of joy and satisfaction at his perfect life.

Its gaze, as the memory ended, returned to the armored dragon lying beside it, fast asleep and completely unguarded.

Compared to that guy, the trainer's little dragon is not in any danger at all.

but……

Because it has been constantly generating "dragon aura" within its body, the energy stored within it should already be sufficient to complete its evolution.

The reason why it failed to produce another miracle may simply be that the time was not right.

As a paradoxical Pokémon from the future, born with a perfect form, Milerton doesn't really understand the meaning of Pokémon evolution.

But there's one thing it understands—

Anyone who can gain that guy's approval will definitely become a monster in the future.

Therefore, establishing a good relationship with the Kabuto in advance can be considered an investment in the future.

Milton thought this before drifting off to sleep.

of course……

It has no idea today where the sun will guide it tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)